The moment he finished eating the fruit flesh, the true essence and spiritual power within Dao Lord Taichu underwent earth-shaking changes. His strength also rose, leaving him just one step away from the Yao Saint realm!
Dao Lord Taichu was astonished. The treasures here were truly heaven-defying. No wonder Old Demon Xuantian had sent him to Phoenix Mountain to obtain the Chaos Fruit!
He grew even more impatient and quickened his pace forward.
The tunnel was exceedingly long, widening the deeper he went. At its end, Dao Lord Taichu saw a stone stele engraved with several golden words.
"Forbidden ground. Trespassers die!"
Dao Lord Taichu's expression changed drastically.
He stopped in that area, not daring to make any reckless moves. Though he was confident that his strength was enough to sweep aside everyone here, this was still forbidden ground. What if some formidable existence lurked within? He did not wish to take the risk. If some super demon was sealed inside, it would be too late for regrets.
Just then, a series of footsteps echoed from afar, and Dao Lord Taichu raised an eyebrow.
Soon, Qing Yi, whose aura was terrifying, appeared at the mouth of the cave.
Qing Yi looked coldly at Dao Lord Taichu and asked, "Are you here to seize the Chaos Fruit too?"
"That's right. Leave now, and you may yet live," Dao Lord Taichu said with a nod.
"Heh, arrogant. Would I, the Green Lotus Sage, fear you?" Qing Yi said indifferently. "I advise you not to act rashly."
"So you are the Green Lotus Sage." Dao Lord Taichu spoke calmly. "Do you want to fight me?"
"Haha, I have long heard that your strength is extraordinary. Let me see what you are truly capable of."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Green Lotus