Hope for the Emperor Realm

"This Evil Tree Spirit is far more ominous than the corrupted Tree Spirit we encountered at the beginning."

Inside the Tree Spirit Space, Xiao Ming frowned as he examined the Evil Tree Spirit, which was firmly bound by layers of branches.

Simply observing the Evil Tree Spirit up close was enough to shock him; one could imagine how terrifying this thing was.

It's no wonder it's been entangled with the Good Tree Spirit since Ancient Times; its abilities are indeed considerable.

When the Evil Tree Spirit Tong Xuan, it hadn't yet revealed its true abilities.

It only used the energy of the body. In Xiao Ming's opinion, that body was probably created by the Evil Tree Spirit by fusing two Dou Sheng with unknown methods.

Of those two Dou Sheng, one should be the missing Dou Sheng from the Ancient Clan, and Xiao Ming believes the other should be from the Soul Clan.

Even using only its physical form, the Evil Tree Spirit was able to defeat a Three-Star Dou Sheng so easily. Xiao Ming felt that he was right not to make a move earlier.

Seemingly noticing the Bodhi Tree Sapling in Xiao Ming's hand, the Evil Tree Spirit struggled fiercely, and black turbid energy slowly emanated from it.

This forced Xiao Ming and his two companions to take a few steps back.

However, the sharp-eyed Qing Lin noticed that the branches and vines of the Bodhi Ancient Tree that were wrapped around the Evil Tree Spirit were turning black.

"Young master, look!"

Following Qing Lin's gaze, Xiao Ming's expression immediately changed, and he quickly asked the Bodhi Ancient Tree a question.

"Senior, what's going on?"

The Bodhi Ancient Tree stretched out a branch and tapped Xiao Ming's head. Immediately, a flood of information appeared in the latter's mind: 69🅂🄷🅄🅇.🄲🄾🄼

"I see. Since Evil Tree Spirit are also Tree Spirit, they can compete for control of the Bodhi Ancient Tree True Form after entering the Tree Spirit Space?"

"But why didn't you just eliminate it before? That way it wouldn't have affected you."

Sasha!

Hearing Xiao Ming's question, the Bodhi Ancient Tree handed the Evil Tree Spirit to Xiao Ming. Immediately, an image appeared in front of Xiao Ming, showing him purifying the Bodhi Seed.

Xiao Ming understood; they wanted him to purify the Evil Tree Spirit as well. But could this thing really purify it? He was afraid he couldn't withstand the resentment emanating from the Evil Tree Spirit!

Therefore, Xiao Ming quickly shook his head, indicating that he couldn't do it.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree was in a panic.

Bodhi Ancient Tree: No, you can't do it!

Xiao Ming (shaking his head): I can't do it!

Bodhi Ancient Tree: We can do it!

Xiao Ming: I can't do it!

The Bodhi Ancient Tree: I can give you half of it; it can help your soul break through!

Xiao Ming: Okay, I can do it!

Seeing Xiao Ming's obvious interest, Zi Yan couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Ming, are you really going to refine this thing? It doesn't look like a good thing!"

In Zi Yan's perception, the Evil Tree Spirit gave off a very dangerous feeling, and she couldn't understand the communication between Xiao Ming and the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

"Yes, Senior said that after refining it, I can have half of this Tree Spirit. The Tree Spirit can help my soul break through." Xiao Ming turned around and patted Zi Yan's little head, saying truthfully.

According to some ancient records, the Bodhi Ancient Tree has three treasures: the Bodhi Heart, the Bodhi Seed, and Enlightenment Beneath the Bodhi Tree, which is also known as the Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation.

However, there is another treasure that few people realize, and that is the Bodhi Tree Spirit that was targeted by the Nameless Dou Di. In fact, very few people even know that the Bodhi Ancient Tree has a spirit.

Although Xiao Ming knew that the Bodhi Ancient Tree possessed a spirit, he had never considered taking it, because the last Dou Di who tried to take it did not even leave behind any ashes.

Now that the Bodhi Ancient Tree has offered him half of its Tree Spirit, he naturally can't let it go.

Although this Tree Spirit is only half of the Evil Tree Spirit that split off from the Bodhi Ancient Tree, it is certainly not comparable to the real Tree Spirit, but the Bodhi Ancient Tree said that it could help his soul break through, so it must not be false.

You must understand, his current Soul Realm is at the Heaven Realm Great Perfection; another breakthrough would put him at the Emperor Realm.

A soul at the Emperor Realm is comparable to an eight-star Dou Sheng, and is a necessary condition for refining Emperor-grade pills!

Therefore, taking a risk is worthwhile!

After explaining the pros and cons to Zi Yan and Qing Lin, the two stopped talking and simply told Xiao Ming to be careful.

Xiao Ming nodded, then found a spot, sat cross-legged, and prepared to purify the Evil Tree Spirit.

Seeing that Xiao Ming was ready, the Bodhi Ancient Tree immediately handed over the Evil Tree Spirit. However, it did not release it immediately. Instead, it used its spatial ability to firmly suppress the Evil Tree Spirit, preventing it from moving around.

Xiao Ming opened his mouth and spat out a ball of pitch-black flame that flew straight toward the Evil Tree Spirit.

The latter sensed that the situation was not good, and then a large amount of black mist suddenly surged out, covering the flames and flying towards Xiao Ming was nearby.

Xiao Ming's vision went black, and then the scene changed, and he found himself back in Holy Pill City.

"It can also create illusions, but having experienced Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation, I have developed a great resistance to illusions and will no longer easily become addicted to them. Break free!"

From the outside, Qing Lin and Zi Yan only saw Xiao Ming's eyes turn as black as ink, and then quickly return to normal.

Then, not long after, Xiao Ming's eyes changed color again.

After being pulled back and forth hundreds of times, Xiao Ming's Aura became much weaker.

Seeing this, the Bodhi Ancient Tree extended a branch and touched Xiao Ming. A tidal wave of pure energy surged into Xiao Ming's body, causing a series of crackling sounds to emanate from within him.

This invigorated Xiao Ming, who seized the opportunity and launched another flame that quickly flew towards the Evil Tree Spirit, surrounding it completely.

Under the influence of the Heavenly Flames, wisps of extremely faint black energy quietly seeped out from the Evil Tree Spirit, eventually turning into nothingness and disappearing without a trace.

"Sasha!"

The Evil Tree Spirit was furious, because while the Heavenly Flames was refining the Dou Di Resentment, it was also destroying his already limited sanity.

This time, however, the Bodhi Ancient Tree did not allow the Evil Tree Spirit to interfere with Xiao Ming's affairs. A large amount of Clear Qi was released, surrounding the Evil Tree Spirit.

These Clear Qi not only isolate the Evil Tree Spirit's turbid energy, but also help to dispel Dou Qi Grudge.

Outside, Elder Tong Xuan was helped up by Gu Xun'er and others, and fed with a healing elixir, which improved his condition somewhat.

He was bruised and battered, no longer possessing the mysterious and sage-like image he once had.

"Elder Tong Xuan, what should we do now? Should we ask the clan for help again?"

Gu Qing Yang looked at Elder Tong Xuan and asked cautiously.

"No need, I'll take you back later." Elder Tong Xuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"That Elder Gu Yun, she..."

"She's probably already dead."

Elder Tong Xuan shook his head. Although Tong Xuan's strength was not as good as Xiao Ming's, he had lived long enough and his judgment was not much worse. After fighting that shadowy figure for so long, he had finally come to his senses.

"Sigh, I was originally planning to invite Xiao Ming to my Ancient Clan to discuss important matters, but I'll have to give up on that now and just send a message to the Heavenly Court."

Elder Tong Xuan glanced at the towering Bodhi Ancient Tree, sighed, and then waved his hand, causing a ripple in the space, and the Ancient Clan members disappeared.

Those who hadn't left yet looked at each other. Those without anyone to meet them all left on their own, while those who were met, like those in the Heavenly Court, crushed their Spatial Jade Slip, and a Half-Saint elder broke through space to come and take them away.

The plain has completely regained its former tranquility.