It was impossible to burn a Giant Tree to death in a short time.
—Many trees in the forest that had been struck by lightning and fire could still sprout new buds years later, because their underground roots retained vitality.
Pei Xianjue had only burned the branches and leaves, destroying the Bud Points that flowered and bore fruit.
Who would have thought there was actually a section of tree root inside the tower, with Bud Points growing on it?
Huangfu Miaomiao was right. If they did not burn away this raised section of tree root, the fruit would grow back sooner or later, perhaps even faster than usual.
Since the other branches had been destroyed, all the Giant Tree's nutrients would be supplied here.
After weighing the pros and cons, Pei Xianjue raised her foot, preparing to step into the tower.
She lifted her gaze slightly and suddenly saw Queen Mother of the West's figure!
Her outstretched foot froze, then snapped back as if electrocuted. Cold sweat broke out all over her body!
"Get in here!" Huangfu Miaomiao encouraged her from inside the tower. "It's just a mural. It's fine, come in!"
"A mural..." Pei Xianjue steadied herself and looked carefully. It really was a mural, painted on the wall behind the Altar. Since the clay idol being worshipped was not inside the tower, the mural behind it had been revealed.
But Queen Mother of the West was painted on that mural. Pei Xianjue was truly afraid.
She recalled the first time she and Feng Ling had entered the tower. They had been forced to their knees by an invisible pressure, every cell in their bodies freezing instantly, unable to stand no matter what they did!
That helpless despair still terrified Pei Xianjue to this day.
"Could a mural also