For a time, the area around the Lake of Life fell into deathly silence.
Di Tian was the first to speak. "Fine. We'll be more careful before we make our move."
After saying that, Di Tian asked Ling Xiao another question.
"Ling Xiao, if we seize the Tree of Life, where do you intend to put it?"
The moment Di Tian asked that question, the atmosphere around the Lake of Life became somewhat subtle.
Especially the Ice and Snow Emperors beside them—their expressions instantly turned cold.
They could tell that Di Tian seemed to want the Tree of Life as well.
They looked around at the surrounding fierce beasts before finally fixing their gazes on Ling Xiao.
Clearly, in the Ice and Snow Emperors' eyes, Ling Xiao had done all this for the Tree of Life. Now Di Tian seemed ready to interfere as well. How could they possibly tolerate that?
Di Tian and the others naturally noticed the Ice and Snow Emperors' hostile gazes.
However, Di Tian and the others said nothing. They were still waiting for Ling Xiao's answer.
"Di Tian."
Ling Xiao slowly spoke.
"I know what you're thinking. After all, the Tree of Life can speed up the recovery of injuries."
As he spoke, Ling Xiao shifted his gaze away from Di Tian and slowly looked toward the Lake of Life before him—or rather, the bottom of the lake.
"Especially injuries that are difficult to recover from even by absorbing Life Gold."
The instant he said those words, all the fierce beasts present reacted as if facing a great enemy.
Other than Bi Ji, every fierce beast present, even Di Tian, erupted with killing intent at once.
The Ice and Snow Emperors' expressions changed instantly, and they immediately shielded Ling Xiao behind them.
Yet that killing