"That is a Jade Bodhi Seed, a spirit tree that grows in the Earth Realm of the Immortal Race. It has remarkable effects on cultivation and healing, and its wood is also excellent spirit material for artifact refinement. However, that tree does not appear to be very old, and there is no spiritual energy gathering around it. It was likely transplanted from the Immortal World within the last few decades. It has yet to merge with its surroundings and form a shared-root phenomenon," Fu Donglai said.
That's a good thing. Shen Luo nodded inwardly.
"This won't do. That man can't hold on any longer." Fu Donglai suddenly frowned.
As soon as he spoke, a tremendous boom rang out.
The Rhino Python was suddenly engulfed in black demonic flames. Its massive tail rose high before crashing down in a devastating blow, shattering the barrier the old man had been desperately maintaining.
The compass in Li Changqing's hand shattered with a bang. He spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground, his face filled with misery.
"Saving him comes first." Fu Donglai gave a low shout and shot forward.
Shen Luo hesitated slightly, then immediately followed.
With the barrier broken, the three Scale Oxen immediately charged at the old man. Black light coiled around the two horns on each of their heads, spinning at high speed and condensing into sharp cones. Their assault was even fiercer than when they had attacked the barrier.
Shen Luo finally understood. The four demonic beasts were clearly using the old man as bait to lure more people over.
Seeing that no one had taken the bait for so long, they had decided to kill the old man first.
Just as the three Scale Oxen were about to ram into him, Fu Donglai landed