There weren't many things that could make Ling Tian look grave. Even the appearance of a Quasi-Saint Eighth Order expert among Chi Xue and his allies hadn't fazed him like this. So when Hua Min'er saw his expression, she realized something important had happened and hurriedly asked what it was.
Everyone noticed Ling Tian's expression, too. They all turned to him, their faces full of questions.
"Our people reported that Chi Xue and the others found and obtained two Enlightenment Sacred Trees near their main base," Ling Tian said. As he spoke, his expression returned to normal.
"What? Chi Xue and the others got two Enlightenment Sacred Trees?!" Tan Tai Chang Feng was stunned by the news, as were the others. Even Fairy Meng Shang, who was usually so composed, looked astonished.
"Getting two Enlightenment Sacred Trees just like that? They sure had it easy," Fairy Lei Ying said sourly after a long pause.
It was only natural. Ling Tian, Fairy Meng Shang, and the others had fought tooth and nail to obtain a single Enlightenment Sacred Tree. Yet Chi Xue and the others had gotten one so easily—and not just one, but two. How could Fairy Lei Ying and the others not feel resentful?
"So what if they got Enlightenment Sacred Trees? We've had ours for a long time. It's not as if they can surpass us just by getting one. After all, we've been cultivating beneath ours for years," Mo Lei said dismissively. Then her tone shifted. "Besides, two Enlightenment Sacred Trees aren't much different from one in most cases. Many cultivators can cultivate and comprehend the Dao around a single tree, so having more doesn't really make a fundamental difference."
"I'm afraid it won't be as simple as you think," Mo Yu said. Before Mo Lei could