Could You Two Kill This Old Man in an Instant?

Creak!

Wang Baole used his machete to push open the gate, revealing a manor shrouded in eerie atmosphere.

The fields were filled with a gloomy atmosphere, yet even in this eerie manor, flowers, plants, and trees still thrived.

Moreover, every plant in this manor exudes an alluring, sinister, and eerie aura.

Han Ping asked, "Senior Brother Wang, you are very knowledgeable, do you know what kind of agricultural estate this is?"

Wang Baole shook his head. "Logically speaking, no plant can grow without the sun and moon, but the plants here have survived. That can only mean that the plants growing in this manor are from the Realm of Death."

After listening, Han Ping looked thoughtful. He walked to a bewitching purple flower, casually picked a leaf, and the next second, his hand was as black as the bottom of a pot.

"This flower is extremely poisonous!"

After he finished speaking, he quickly circulated the Longevity Art within his body, and it took him quite a while to remove the deadly poison from his hands.

Wang Baole examined it carefully and murmured, "This is the legendary Mandala Flower."

"The Flower of the Netherworld of the underworld?"

Han Ping completely forgot about his previous poisoning and asked excitedly.

Wang Baole nodded slightly. "That's right, there are four kinds of flowers in the Realm of Death: the Other Shore Flower, the Mandala, the Crystal Flower, and the Corn Poppy. Each of them is a rare and precious flower."

Upon hearing this, Han Ping's eyes lit up. "So this place is a treasure for us two brothers."

Wang Baole laughed and said, "The Four Flowers of the Netherworld are nothing. Now let's see if there's the legendary Divine Tree of the Netherworld here. If there is, we'll really be rich!"

Han Ping pointed to the towering, ancient tree. "Let's go take a look at that tree first."

"Walk!"

Wang Baole patted Han Ping on the shoulder, and the two walked briskly toward the center of the manor.

Along the way, the two passed through various flower bushes, and the spiritual energy emanating from their bodies isolated them from the surrounding yin energy and poisonous gas.

About half an hour later, the two arrived at the foot of the giant tree.

Han Ping looked at the large tree in front of him, with its pinnate compound leaves and black fruit, and began to search his memory for records about this tree.

After a long silence, he spoke, "This is the legendary Muluan Tree. It is said that this tree grows in the Netherworld Abyss, and its fruit Muluan Fruit, can seal away ghosts and demons. Moreover, the more Yin energy and death energy the Muluan Fruit absorbs, the better its quality."

After listening, Wang Baole murmured, "I've also read about the Muluan Tree in the books at the Miscellaneous Dao Institute. I never expected to see it here today. This trip has truly been worthwhile."

"Senior brother, let's start picking the Muluan Fruit now."

Han Ping looked eager to try.

Wang Baole blocked Han Ping's movement with the wood-chopping knife in his hand. "Don't rush. All spiritual objects are surrounded by guardian spirits. If we act rashly, we might be attacked by those guardians."

Han Ping scratched his head awkwardly. "I've been farming in the Miscellaneous Dao Institute for so long that I forgot about this."

Wang Baole didn't speak, but slowly raised the machete in his hand and then slashed fiercely at the Muluan Tree.

Clang!

A blade of light descended, but before it could even touch the branches and leaves of the Muluan Tree, a purple light emanated from its surroundings, blocking the attack.

Wang Baole and Han Ping showed no surprise whatsoever when they saw this.

At the same time, an aged voice came from the tree. "Which ignorant fool has disturbed my slumber?"

Upon hearing this Wang Baole cupped his hands and said, "I was unaware that you had developed sentience, senior. Please forgive my rudeness. We are only here to pick some Muluan Fruit."

The spirit of the Muluan Tree looked in the direction of the sound and saw two living people standing in its territory. Seeing the aura of fortune emanating from these two young people, its eyes lit up.

It had previously devoured countless souls, and it was from these souls that it learned the method of cultivation. In this desolate land, one must have great fortune to become a saint, but unfortunately, the souls it had devoured had long since lost their fortune.

This is why, despite living for countless years, he has never reached the Saint Realm.

"Hahaha!"

The old tree burst into laughter. "I've waited here for countless years and finally encountered two living people! It seems even Heaven is looking out for me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, countless vines flew towards the two of them.

Before Wang Baole and Han Ping could react, they were bound by vines and unable to move.

Neither of them felt flustered in the slightest. After exchanging a glance, they had already made their decision.

Han Ping took out his Sword Jade, ready to make a move at any moment.

Wang Baole asked unhurriedly, "What do you mean by this, senior?"

The old tree's tone remained unchanged, coldly stating, "You're curious why I don't have a guardian spirit by my side, and now I'll tell you the answer. Every living being that comes near me has been devoured by me. By consuming the souls of you two Child of Fortune, I was able to attain enlightenment and enter the Saint Realm much sooner."

Wang Baole was taken aback by these words, then asked with a smile, "So, senior, we're bound to fight to the death today?"

"Snort!"

The old tree sneered, "Youngsters, you two brats think you can fight me to a draw? That's just wishful thinking. You'll be the ones who die."

"Well..."

Wang Baole sighed and shook his head slightly.

This scene confused the old tree. "Kid, isn't it too late to sigh now?"

Don't misunderstand.

Wang Baole said with a smile, "My fellow disciple and I originally did not intend to commit any unnecessary killings. Even if you, senior, were to punish us, we would not have any complaints. But you shouldn't have harbored murderous intentions towards us."

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Three big question marks appeared in the old tree's mind. He asked angrily, "Young man, you're about to die, yet you still dare to play tricks on me? You'll be the first one I kill."

"Junior brother, let's begin."

Wang Baole did not answer the old tree's question, but instead said a few words to Han Ping beside him.

The old tree burst into laughter upon hearing this, "Hahaha... kid, do you think your junior brother can defeat me in an instant?!"

Before the words were finished, the old tree saw Dao Sword.

Clang!

With a single sword strike, the old tree's massive body was instantly pierced, its life force extinguished.

Wang Baole and Han Ping then broke free of the vines binding them and landed on the ground.

"That was close."

Han Ping murmured, "I never expected this old tree to be so treacherous. Luckily, Master bestowed upon us the Sword Jade, otherwise we would have perished here today."

Thinking about how it had almost rashly picked the Muluan Fruit, it broke out in a cold sweat.

Wang Baole said, "There's no danger now. One of us will cover you while the other extracts the essence of the Muluan Tree, so it doesn't benefit other creatures."

"I'll go."

Han Ping then walked towards the Muluan Tree, while Wang Baole stood guard to the side...