Repeated Ambushes

Beyond the golden gate lay a breathtaking sight.

This was an immensely vast valley. Unlike ordinary valleys, however, it was surrounded by mountains forged from some unknown material. These mountains soared into the clouds, giving off an insurmountable feeling.

The valley floor was even more astonishing—it was paved entirely with Immortal Jade!

These Immortal Jades emitted only a faint glow, clearly containing extremely thin immortal qi. Even so, they were extravagantly precious.

Amid this dreamlike scene, the most eye-catching sight was the golden tree standing at the very center of the valley.

The tree stood dozens of zhang tall, its trunk so thick that several people would be needed to encircle it.

It was entirely golden, as though forged from gold itself. Yet it bore not a single leaf; in their place, countless treasures hung between its branches.

The treasures were dazzlingly varied: ancient spirit treasures, pills, jade talismans, materials, and more. Each radiated a brilliant glow that overwhelmed the eye.

Even more astonishingly, every treasure was protected by a layer of golden light, as though they were part of the enormous golden tree itself, fused as one with it. Around the golden tree, more than thirty cultivators were engaged in a fierce melee.

Some wielded magical treasures, while others cast spells, attacking and defending against one another. The scene was utter chaos.

The focus of their struggle was a wooden carving of the Nine-headed Serpent and a blood-red jade talisman. These two treasures were clearly extraordinary, enough to drive so many cultivators mad with greed.

Smack! Smack! Crisp slaps echoed through the entire space. Powder Bone stared at her hands in disbelief, then touched her cheeks, feeling the burning pain.

"This... isn't an illusion?" Powder Bone muttered, her eyes wide as she stared around her in shock.

"Master, it's