Saint Tier Division

That evening, Su Ze and the other two slept in the car, making do for the night.

Su Ze had originally thought he could hide out here for two or three days, but unexpectedly, the very next day, they were reported by local villagers for suspicious behavior.

A middle-aged man in a public security officer's uniform, with a potbelly, led several young men who looked like street thugs and surrounded Su Ze's car.

Su Ze said helplessly, "We can only make a run for it."

They couldn't afford to be investigated, so their only option was to flee.

Aunt Yun said, "I'll clear the path, you just drive forward."

Aunt Yun didn't make any physical moves. She simply mobilized the evolutionary power within her body, and yellow Evolutionary Light flowed in her palm. She waved her hand at the group of people, and immediately, everyone voluntarily retreated, clearing the way for Su Ze.

Among these people, only the public security officer was in the Pupal stage. The others were ordinary people at the Mortal Tier. Facing someone in the Butterfly Transformation Stage, they had no courage to block the way.

Su Ze drove the car for over ten kilometers in one go. He knew that after they left, the public security officer would definitely report the incident, and soon Zhang Fantie's people would be alerted.

"It looks like we need to prepare to head into the mountains."

He knew that Zhang Fantie would definitely mobilize his forces next and focus his search on the rural villages in the southern part of the city. They wouldn't be able to hide for long.

Liu Wenyin said, "Today, four Saint Tier powerhouses from the Luofan Kingdom and the Mu Kingdom have entered the Black Rock Mountain Range. They want to kill the Spirit Root Tree. The Netherworld Organization is very likely to take the opportunity to cause trouble, and the mad Feng Buqing might also appear. The situation will quickly become chaotic, and we will definitely have a chance to break through."

Aunt Yun said, "I'll go patrol the vicinity. As soon as there's any situation, we'll immediately enter the mountains."

Her injuries had basically healed, and her strength had recovered to sixty to seventy percent. As long as she didn't engage in combat with someone of the same level, there would be no danger.

After Aunt Yun left, Su Ze and Liu Wenyin took out their phones to watch the live broadcast. Today was the day the four Saint Tier powerhouses entered the mountains to battle the Spirit Root Tree. How could such a grand event be without Brother Ya? As expected, streamer Brother Ya had already entered the Black Rock Mountain Range and started his broadcast.

"Brothers, it hasn't kicked off yet, so while we have this time, let me analyze the current situation for everyone.

"First, let me introduce the two Saint Tier powerhouses from the Luofan Kingdom: one is General Ye Muni, and the other is the Dean of Luofan Academy, Mr. Amida. Mr. Amida is not only a powerful veteran Saint Tier but also a seasoned expert in Evolutionary Science."

Liu Wenyin's expression showed surprise: "It's actually him."

Su Ze asked curiously, "You know him?"

"Yes, I met him once at an academic exchange. He's a scholar with vast knowledge."

Brother Ya continued to introduce: "The two Saint Tier powerhouses from the Mu Kingdom are the reclusive Elder Li Shangmao and the Chief Justice of the Mu Kingdom's Supreme Court, Mr. Qu Jianbai."

Su Ze's expression also showed surprise: "It's actually him."

Liu Wenyin tilted her head: "You know him?"

"Yes, Zhao Yuanyi is from Qu Jianbai's faction. His biggest backer is this Chief Justice."

It could be seen that the two Saint Tier powerhouses sent by the two kingdoms later were clearly stronger. They were both well-known veteran Saint Tiers, clearly attaching great importance to the Spirit Root Tree and determined to obtain it.

Many people in the live stream's comments were asking: Why haven't they made a move yet?

Brother Ya lowered his voice: "It's not that they don't want to make a move. In fact, as soon as they entered the mountain today, the four Saint Tiers planned to act, but they discovered traces of Tainted Ones. It is now suspected that there are Tainted Ones mixed into the Black Rock Mountain Range besides Feng Buqing.

"The four Saint Tiers intend to clear out all unstable factors first before dealing with the Spirit Root Tree. They are currently tracking the Tainted Ones."

Su Ze and Liu Wenyin exchanged glances, knowing that it must be people from the Netherworld Organization who had arrived. Moreover, since they could make four Saint Tier powerhouses wary, the arrivals were most likely also Saint Tiers.

At this moment, Brother Ya moved the camera, and a large mountain appeared in the live broadcast. A huge fissure split the mountain in half from the middle.

"I specifically found an angle to let you all get a good look at this Spirit Root Tree."

As Brother Ya controlled the camera, the image zoomed in, but the clarity gradually decreased. Finally, the scene within the mountain fissure was visible.

A straight trunk ran from top to bottom through the entire mountain. This trunk was unlike other trees; it was covered in roots. This large tree, buried deep within the mountain, had no branches, only countless root systems. Scattered leaves grew on the roots.

Those root systems were incredibly thick and intertwined, deeply rooted in the entire mountain.

Liu Wenyin's expression became solemn: "This is not an ordinary Spirit Root Tree. With its root system grown to this extent, it's already close to being a Fifth-Order Spiritual Plant!

"It seems that in not many years, this Spirit Root Tree will be able to complete its fifth evolution and become the Fifth-Order Spiritual Plant 'Coiling Dragon Root.' However, now that its existence has been exposed, it won't have that chance."

Su Ze asked, "After the Spirit Root Tree's fifth evolution, it's called 'Coiling Dragon Root'? Is it a mutated evolution?"

"Yes," Liu Wenyin nodded. "During its fifth evolution, the Spirit Root Tree will shed its trunk and evolve into a mass of mobile root systems, gaining the ability to move rapidly underground, more flexible and faster than ordinary Earth Evasion skills."

"A Fifth-Order Spiritual Plant, wouldn't that mean it has no rivals in the Six Kingdoms? The Six Kingdoms don't seem to have any Saint Tiers who have evolved five times, right?"

Liu Wenyin said, "The Six Kingdoms themselves don't, but the Dominant Nation does..."

Su Ze asked, "We human Evolvers who have evolved four or more times are called Saint Tiers. Aren't there specific classifications? The transcendent stage is divided into the Pupal, Emergence, and Butterfly Transformation stages."

Liu Wenyin explained: "Transcendent to Saint. Evolvers who have undergone the first three evolutions are in the transcendent stage. Evolvers who have undergone four to six evolutions are in the Saint stage, which we simply call 'Saint Tier.' Therefore, Saint Tier refers to Evolvers who have evolved four to six times. As for those who have evolved seven or more times, that's an even higher level.

"There are very few powerhouses in the Saint stage, and they hold a high status. Based on their social standing, their strength has been divided.

"Evolvers who have undergone four evolutions are often major figures, hence they are called 'Overlords.' Those who have undergone five evolutions are powerful enough to dominate a continent, hence they are called 'Supremes.' As for those who have undergone six evolutions, each of them has left a significant mark in human evolutionary history, hence they are revered as 'Legends.'"

"I see," Su Ze said, feeling like a poorly educated student who had been taught a lesson.

Although he was ignorant, he was eager to learn. He felt that by staying by Liu Wenyin's side, there was always an endless stream of knowledge to acquire.

Just then, the sound of knocking on the car window suddenly rang out. Aunt Yun was standing outside the car door at some point.

Su Ze unlocked the car, and Aunt Yun immediately opened the door and got in. "Many people are surrounding us. Let's go immediately, we're going into the mountains!"

Su Ze didn't waste any words and immediately started the car, driving towards the Black Rock Mountain Range.