Fruit

"My immortality, oh~"

If Zhang Xuezhou was worried that he and the ancient tree were of different species and that their ideas and physiological functions would be difficult to adapt to, and thus he was anxiously undergoing physical examinations, then Antarctica was extremely frustrated.

He looked enviously at the eighth aura of Fate Technique that appeared on Zhang Xuezhou's body, feeling that this was fortuitous opportunity that should have been his.

"You have no ambition at all!"

After Celestial Venerable Yuanshi rebuked him, Nanji could only swallow his frustration and grievances.

"Master, look! Look! Zhenyuan's Fate Technique has reached the ninth level!"

When the ninth Fate Technique halo appeared on Divine Lord Zhenyuan's body, even Celestial Venerable Yuanshi's expression changed.

Each level of Fate Technique represents a new level of existence; this is a genuine breakthrough in breaking through the limits of lifespan, thereby gaining a longer lifespan.

The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi still has a long lifespan ahead of him. With the help of various longevity-enhancing medicines, he could even live for more than a thousand years. However, no one would dislike a longer lifespan, especially since the feeling is completely different each time life breaks through its limits.

Zhang Xuezhou's eighth-level Fate Technique was one thing, but Divine Lord Zhenyuan's ninth-level Fate Technique undoubtedly meant that this fortuitous opportunity was top-tier.

This might also help them improve their Fate Technique. Even if they are slightly inferior, they can accumulate in their bodies. When they combine this with the help of pills and other methods, they might be able to break through their limits and thus gain an extra thousand years of lifespan out of thin air.

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi Celestial Venerable Yuanshi knowledgeable and highly cultivated, but it would be impossible for him not to feel any envy.

Thinking about how he had managed to break free from the Fate Technique- binding spell as quickly as possible in order to teach Antarctica a lesson, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

"Hey, I need to get out, let me go!"

Only after Zhang Xuezhou called out did Celestial Venerable Yuanshi look at Zhang Xuezhou, who was surrounded by bushes.

The previously bent branches began to stretch, the yellowed leaves shone brightly, and the whole tree became vibrant. There were also a bunch of fruits that looked like little people chirping and playing among the leaves.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled golden rays, and a wonderful fragrance wafted out. Celestial Venerable Yuanshi took a sniff and felt refreshed and invigorated, his body instantly feeling much more comfortable.

"What a fine breath of nourishing life! You unfilial disciple, didn't you say you wanted fortuitous opportunity? Now your fortuitous opportunity has arrived!"

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi gave a shout, then took a deep breath of the fresh fragrance emanating from the trees.

Each breath gave Celestial Venerable Yuanshi a sense of vitality, as if he were swallowing an elixir of longevity.

This effect cannot compare to that of the Life-Extending Golden Elixir, but it is superior in that it is filled with the fragrance of trees and is plentiful and filling when breathing continuously.

"Master, will this work?"

Antarctica also repeatedly sniffed the fragrant scent and discerned its effects.

He gazed at the fruit tree emitting a strange fragrance, unsure how long the scent would last, whether it would meet the requirements for improving his Fate Technique, and whether he himself could actually bring his Fate Technique to the right level.

Ultimately, the risks of not understanding the situation are too high, and rashly promoting the practice of Fate Technique is gambling.

Antarctica is no young upstart. Apart from suffering a setback with Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, he holds a very high position among the other celestial officials. It's understandable that he'd be somewhat apprehensive about risking his lifespan for an uncertain answer.

"This is not the path to immortality I have seen before; it's like a scrap of leftover material!"

After muttering a few words, Antarctica couldn't make up its mind. It just kept sniffing the exotic fragrance, which drew several glares from the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi.

"This tree holds some mysteries; understanding them will still be useful!"

Divine Lord Zhenyuan snapped out of his daze, looked at the ninth Fate Technique halo that had appeared on his body, and with a wave of his hand, he dispelled the Fate Technique.

When his gaze swept over Zhang Xuezhou, who had been freed by the magnolia tree, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

What Zhang Xuezhou saw was one situation, while Divine Lord Zhenyuan saw was another.

Seeing that Zhang Xuezhou had reaped the benefits and left, Divine Lord Zhenyuan still took the opportunity to mention Zhang Xuezhou, which earned him the favor of the Longevity Fruit Tree and thus promoted the advancement of his Fate Technique.

Having gained an extra thousand years of lifespan for no reason, how could Divine Lord Zhenyuan not be amazed and delighted? If it weren't for Celestial Venerable Yuanshi being there, he would have jumped three zhang high long ago.

Divine Lord Zhenyuan was pleased, but he remained calm and did not show it. He looked at Zhang Xuezhou, whose face was ugly, and felt that Zhang Xuezhou's ability to pretend was far superior to his own.

There's something fishy about this!

Only after Divine Lord Zhenyuan touched Zhang Xuezhou's right hand did Zhang Xuezhou respond with a single word.

After repeated physical examinations, Zhang Xuezhou found nothing wrong with his body. He even discovered that his Fate Technique had improved to a higher level. However, he felt somewhat uneasy, as he felt that the benefits of the ancient tree would not be so easy to obtain.

"What is the mystery of this tree?" Celestial Venerable Yuanshi asked.

"The fruit of this tree is edible!"

Zhang Xuezhou reached out, and a longevity fruit fell into his palm from among the leaves.

The fruit is no longer dry and brittle, but plump and full of flesh.

Looking at the face on the fruit that resembled his own doll, and feeling the connection between himself and the fruit, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

The time seed given by the ancient tree came later, while its extraction into the Longevity Fruit occurred earlier.

If the Longevity Fruit Tree continues to grow in the Kunlun Sacred Land, and no precautions are taken against it, he might indeed be bound and tied up until no one cares and he eventually turns into the Longevity Fruit.

"Under normal circumstances, eating fruit can have a certain life-extending effect," Zhang Xuezhou paused before adding, "But if you offend the tree, the fruit you eat might also shorten your lifespan!"

"Oh!"

The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi exclaimed in surprise. He reached out and plucked a fruit from the Longevity Fruit tree. The fruit fell into his palm and suddenly revealed a baby face. The baby smiled and then disappeared from his palm, unlike the Longevity Fruit in Zhang Xuezhou's hand, which condensed in his palm.

"That's interesting!"

The Celestial Venerable Yuanshi reached out again, his palm once more gathering the Law Power to imprison it, but this time the situation was no different; the fruit fell into his palm and disappeared again.

"I'll give it a try!"

Antarctica glanced at Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, then at Divine Lord Zhenyuan. Seeing that neither of them objected, he simultaneously reached into the leaves with both hands.

With the two fruits in hand, the baby face that had appeared turned into a mournful one, and the golden fruits began to turn green and black, causing Antarctica's expression to change.

"Did I pick some bad fruit?" Antarctica asked doubtfully. "Are these two fruits edible?"

"It's still too straightforward, telling you the result directly. If the fruit's color didn't change and the little figures on it were still smiling, then it would be truly difficult to tell the difference!"

Zhang Xuezhou said something, and Nanji's expression inevitably turned slightly unpleasant.

Once the two fruits in his hand regained their golden color, the mournful little man turned into a smiling one, and even the slow-witted Antarctic realized what was happening.

Are you communicating with this tree?

Looking at Zhang Xuezhou, Antarctica felt that all the benefits had been taken away.

If it weren't for the presence of Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, the formidable strength of Divine Lord Zhenyuan, and Zhang Xuezhou's affiliation with Yuxu Palace, he might have been tempted to kill and plunder, even if he couldn't gain anything himself, he couldn't let others benefit.

"He simply understands what I'm saying and knows how to be flexible, seeking ways to protect himself!"

Zhang Xuezhou held the fruit, frowned, and stuffed it into his mouth.

The fruit was tasteless and bland; it melted into a liquid as soon as it entered my mouth and flowed down my throat.

When Zhang Xuezhou sensed the effects of the fruit on his body, he felt a shiver run through him, and his Aging Technique, which was almost an instinctive disguise of his body, broke down.

"I want to eat this delicious fruit too!"

Standing to the side, Antarctica, who was constantly sniffing the aroma, twitched his eyelids and looked at Zhang Xuezhou, whose appearance had changed from a middle-aged man to that of a thirteen or fourteen-year-old. He touched his bald forehead and then looked at his gray beard, feeling that he really needed to eat this fruit.