After passing through the sea of death formed by countless Ferocious Beasts, the view suddenly opened up. A relatively flat plain, suffused with faint pure air, appeared before them. At the end of the plain stood an ancient tree so enormous it defied description, quietly towering there as though it held up heaven and earth.
The Bodhi Ancient Tree!
Its crown was like a splendid canopy, shrouding the heavens and blotting out the sun. Its branches and leaves were crystal-clear, as if carved from the finest jade, radiating a gentle light brimming with life.
An indescribably ancient, weathered, and wise aura spread from the ancient tree, filling everyone's souls with an unprecedented sense of tranquility and peace.
Yet at the edge of this peaceful sanctuary, five figures floated silently in midair like statues, blocking everyone's path.
The five figures were dark cyan all over, their skin dry as bark and their eye sockets hollow, devoid of the slightest trace of life. Yet terrifying energy fluctuations that made hearts tremble emanated from within them! They were five Half-Saint Puppets!
"Half-Saint Puppets!" Jiu Feng's expression changed as he cried out. The Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's group had suffered heavy losses, leaving only a handful of people. Facing beings at the Half-Saint level placed immense pressure on them.
Xiao Xun'er's beautiful face was equally grave. Her glass-like eyes swept over the five puppets as she said softly, "And... they do not seem to be ordinary Half-Saint Puppets. The energy within them is highly condensed and carries a trace of the Bodhi Ancient Tree's aura. They will likely be extremely difficult to deal with."
Mo Lin calmly swept his gaze over the five puppets. His Soul Power quietly extended, and he instantly discerned their true nature. The five puppets possessed energy roughly between the