Zhang Ruochen put away that surge of power and laughed, saying, “It’s not that easy, just cultivating into a Wood Spirit Treasure Body can’t be that powerful at all. At the very least, one would need to cultivate into a Water Spirit and Wood Spirit Dual Spirit Treasure Body, using Wood Spirit True Qi to awaken the vitality in the soil, and Water Spirit True Qi to cultivate the grass and trees, accelerating their growth.”
“What would it take to awaken the vitality in the soil with Wood Spirit True Qi? And how would one have to cultivate grass and trees with Water Spirit True Qi?”Ao Xinyan asked.
Zhang Ruochen said, “When you cultivate your spiritual energy to the 40th rank, you will naturally be able to comprehend some of the rules and mysteries between heaven and earth. Right now, even if I tell you about it, it will be hard for you to understand.”
Ao Xin Yan’s spiritual power, which was only at the thirty-sixth rank, didn’t seem far from the fortieth rank, but in reality, even if she cultivated for another ten years, she might not be able to reach that realm.
Moreover, amongst the Heavenly Extremity Realm martial artists, her spiritual power was already considered very powerful.
“Zhang Ruochen, I had thought that you had really come to the Wood Essence Ruins Realm for some great event of great importance, but it turns out that you are hiding in this small world to have a rendezvous with your lover. Look at this mountain full of flowers, it’s really romantic, even I’m a little envious of this little lover of yours.”
Below the mountain, between the clouds and mist, a misty woman’s voice was heard.
“Swish!”
In the next moment, Duanmu Xingling passed through the clouds and mist, stepping on the void with her feet, she leapt upwards and landed on top of the cliff face of the half-day cliff.
Then, with another point of her feet, she stepped on a protruding rock and flew down to the top of the mountain peak, standing opposite Zhang Ruochen.
Hearing that one voice, Zhang Ruochen knew that it was Duanmu Xingling. Seeing Duanmu Xingling ascend the mountain peak, he revealed a hint of joy and said, “Senior Sister Duanmu, how did you come to the Wood Essence Market Realm?”
Duanmu Xingling stared coldly at Zhang Ruochen and turned her head to the side without a good look on her face, saying, “I am also a person with a title in the First Central Empire, so of course I can come to the Wood Essence Market Realm to train. I also want to ask you, you also have the title of County King, but why have you not filed with the Ministry of War. Could it be that you smuggled yourself into the Wood Essence Market Realm?”
Zhang Ruochen didn’t hide anything from her and nodded, saying, “I came to the Wood Essence Market Realm because I have a big matter to attend to, which will likely cause great damage to the Wood Essence Market Realm. If I come to the Wood Essence Market Realm to train as the Yunwu County King. When the time comes, the Ministry of Military Affairs will probably trace it back to me. By smuggling myself into the Wood Essence Market Realm, even if the Ministry of War investigates at that time, I can deny it.”
While Duanmu Xingling was carrying a title, Zhang Ruochen was not surprised in the slightest.
With her status as the Holy Maiden of the Devil Cult, it would naturally be easy for her to get a knighthood.
Duanmu Xingling glanced towards Ao Xinyan with hostility in her eyes before, at last, she stared back at Zhang Ruochen and said, ”Your big event must be put aside for now. You have to come back with me to the Chaotic Ten Thousand Realms Mountain right now, there is a big matter over there as well.”
“What is it?”Zhang Ruochen asked.
Afterwards, Duanmu Xingling told a detailed account of Huang Yicun’s appointment with Huang Shenyi.
Zhang Ruochen listened calmly, but frowned slightly after listening.
“Huang Shenyi is forcing me to fight him.”Zhang Ruochen said.
“That’s right. ”
Duanmu Xingling said, “However, in another ten days, if you still don’t show up, with Sister Dust’s character, she will definitely ascend to the Heavenly Battle Stage and fight against Huang Shenyi. At that time, the consequences would be unimaginable.”
Zhang Ruochen smiled, “With her character, she will definitely go.”
“What time is it already, and you’re still laughing?”Duanmu Xingling said in a cold voice.
Zhang Ruochen still looked calm as he glanced towards the depths of the Blackwood Plains and said, “Ten days should be enough time! Senior Sister Duanmu, you go back to the Chaotic Ten Thousand Boundaries Mountain first, and no matter what, you can’t let Senior Sister Smoky Dust ascend to the Heavenly Level Battle Stage. Within ten days, I will definitely rush back. Since Huang Shenyi wants to fight, I’m certainly happy to accompany him.”
Duanmu Xingling revealed a hint of worry and said, “Huang Shenyi’s strength is quite powerful. The three of us, Sister Dust, and Senior Sister Luo, would have a hard time blocking even a single move from him. Zhang Ruochen, how confident are you in fighting him?”
Ao Xin Yan was full of confidence in Zhang Ruochen and said, “Even if Huang Shen Yi is even stronger, Zhang Ruochen will definitely be able to defeat him.”
Hearing this, Duanmu Xingling became very upset, stared at Ao Xinyan, laughed, and said, “Ao Xinyan, I’m talking business with Zhang Ruochen, why are you interrupting? Have you seen Huang Shenyi? Do you know how strong he is?”
Zhang Ruochen looked at Duanmu Xingling with some puzzlement, he was really a bit curious, usually she was all smiles and almost never got angry.
Why did she look so angry today?
Ao Xin Yan was also a very arrogant woman, hearing Duanmu Xing Ling’s reprimand, she revealed her anger and prepared to get up and fight with Duanmu Xing Ling.
Right at this moment, the Orange Moon Star Envoy, who was sitting on a plate in the distance, let out a cold laugh, ”Of course she doesn’t know how strong the Yellow Divine Elemental is, however, I do know. To tell you the truth, with Zhang Ruochen’s current strength, if he were to fight Huang Shenyi, he would definitely die on top of the Heavenly Battle Stage within five moves. Don’t think that I’m being alarmist, if I hadn’t seen Zhang Ruochen cultivate into the Dual Spirit Treasure Body, I’d say that he’d already be doing pretty well if he was able to block three moves from Huang Shenyi.”
It wasn’t until this time that Duanmu Xingling saw the Orange Moon Star Envoy, and instantly, revealed a smile and said, “If this isn’t the Orange Moon Star Envoy of the Black Market One Piece Hall, how did he turn into a prisoner? Say it! What kind of undercard does the Yellow Divine Fey have in the end, if you give an honest account, this girl won’t make things difficult for you.”
The Orange Moon Star Envoy blankly glanced at Duanmu Xingling, snorted coldly, and turned her head away.
“It’s fine if you don’t say anything, but, do you believe that I’ll strip you naked right now?”Duanmu Xingling walked towards the Orange Moon Star Envoy and said with a smirk.
The Orange Moon Star Envoy’s brows furrowed as he said, “What’s the point of telling you guys? In the face of absolute strength, even if you know your enemy and know yourselves, there’s no chance of a turnaround.”
“Is that so?”
Duanmu Xingling grabbed the Orange Moon Star Envoy’s belt with one hand, and cupped a bronze dagger in the other, gesturing at the Orange Moon Star Envoy’s face, blinking her round eyes, and laughing, “Zhang Ruochen is a rotten good guy, so he should not have laid a harsh hand on you. However, I’m in a very unhappy mood today, so I might have to take it out on you, so guess what I’ll do to you?”
The Orange Moon Star Envoy was unperturbed by the change and said in a cold voice, “To be able to become a Star Envoy of the Black Market’s One Piece Hall, is it not something you can threaten? Even if you have a thousand means, you will never want to ask a single word out of my mouth.”
Duanmu Xingling’s eyes sank as he pointed his dagger at the Orange Moon Star Envoy’s collar and dragged it downwards.
“With a giggling sound, the sharp dagger, cut through the Orange Moon Star Envoy’s lapel, gradually dragging it downwards, revealing a large area of snow-white skin.
“Enough!”
Zhang Ruochen scolded, turning his back to Duanmu Xingling and said, “There’s no need to use such tactics to continue to force her. I’m going to the depths of the Blackwood Plains, and I will definitely return within ten days. At that time, I will personally meet the Yellow Divine Fey.”
Duanmu Xingling put away her dagger, coldly glared at the Orange Moon Star Envoy, and walked towards Zhang Ruochen, saying, “I’ll go with you.”
Xiao: “Duanmu girl, Zhang Ruochen and I have a big matter to attend to, and this trip is quite dangerous, so you shouldn’t go and join in the fun. You first take the two of them and return to the Chaotic Ten Thousand Realms Mountain. This Emperor assures you that as long as we accomplish this great thing, Zhang Ruochen’s strength will increase greatly, and at that time, not to mention one Yellow Divine Anomaly, even if it’s two Yellow Divine Anomalies, they will still be defeated.”
“Little Black, is this true?”Duanmu Xingling’s eyes lit up.
If, indeed, Zhang Ruochen had come to the Wood Essence Ruins Realm to do something big, and not to have a rendezvous with his lover, of course, Duanmu Starling would be quite supportive of him, and would definitely not mess up from it.
Little Black swore, “You should know better than Zhang Ruochen how much skill this Emperor has. With this Emperor’s friendship with you, how could he lie to you?”
“Good! I believe you! It’s still Little Black who is more adorable, unlike some people who always have that one confidante around them that comes out of nowhere.”
Duanmu Xingling pinched Xiao Hei’s ears, raised her head, looked towards Zhang Ruochen, smiled, and said, “Since you really do have something big to do, I won’t say any more. I’ll see you again at the Chaotic Ten Thousand Realms Mountain, and I hope that by then, you’ll really be able to defeat the Yellow Divine Anomaly.”
The Orange Moon Star Envoy smiled coldly, “Zhang Ruochen will be able to cultivate for another three years, and he might be able to compete with the current Huang Shenyi. As for now, it’s best for you guys not to hold too much hope for him.”
Xiao Hei revealed a few headaches as he said, “Duanmu girl, you quickly take her away, remember, don’t let her escape! This Emperor has a great use for keeping her.”
After Star Envoy Duanmu, Ao Xinyan, and Star Envoy Orange Moon left, Zhang Ruochen and Little Black also rushed towards the depths of the Blackwood Plain.
In the Blackwood Plain, it was already hard to see traces of the tree people, and in the forest, it was quiet, with only the sound of Zhang Ruochen and Xiao Hei’s footsteps.
Xiao: “Zhang Ruochen, are we just going to kill the tree people’s lair directly like this?”
“Of course not, the Tree People clan, there are extremely many strong people. Even if we join forces, we can’t possibly be their match. Besides, our goal is the Origin Qi of the Wood Essence Market Realm, so if we can not startle the tree people, we should try not to.”
Borrowing the Wood Spirit Red Stillwater, Zhang Ruochen had already cultivated into the Wood Spirit Treasure Body.
Now, he was able to feel the life of a blade of grass or a tree, and even, perceive their thoughts. In this way, his mindset, again, changed a bit.
The tree people that had been killed were more than enough, there was no need to drive them to extinction.
Xiao: “It’s not a bad idea, as long as we see the Origin Qi of the Wood Essence Market Realm, the Qiankun Divine Wood Diagram will naturally be able to fly out and take it away.”
“Let’s hope it will go smoothly!”Zhang Ruochen nodded.
Little Black became only the size of a fist, and his claws were stomping as he flew down on top of Zhang Ruochen’s shoulder.
Immediately after, Zhang Ruochen began to mobilise his Wood Spirit True Qi, absorbing all the surrounding wood attribute aura.
The wood-attribute spirit qi condensed into a thirty-odd feet tall black giant tree, wrapping Zhang Ruochen and Xiao Hei inside its trunk, transforming into a hundred year old tree man.
The roots of this Hundred Years Tree Man sprang up and moved quickly, rushing towards the hinterland of the Blackwood Plains, and before long, Zhang Ruochen had already seen that one altar of the Tree Man Clan.
That one altar was very grand, as if it was a chipped mountain, and from afar, it gave off a feeling of grandeur.
Below the altar, it was full of densely packed tree people, which gathered together and transformed into a black jungle.
Just by looking at it from afar, Xiao Hei revealed a gloomy expression and said, “The Tree People clan, actually able to build such a divine altar, something is wrong.”
“What’s wrong?”Zhang Ruochen asked.
Xiao: “Although this Emperor doesn’t know the Tree People Clan very well, I do know that the Tree People Clan is a spirit of nature, and it’s simply impossible for them to know how to make sacrifices. Generally speaking, only humans, and a very few savage beast races, would kill livestock and sacrifice gods as a way to obtain the Divine Martial Seal. This altar is really out of place, I have to look into it.”
Zhang Ruochen said, “In that case, let’s split up. I’ll go collect the Wood Spirit Origin Qi, and you go study that altar.”
“Good. According to the guidance of the Qiankun Divine Wood Diagram, the Wood Essence Market Realm’s Origin Qi is hidden underneath the altar. It seems like it is it that holds up this altar. It also seems like this altar is suppressing it below. Strange, really strange, I have to study it carefully.”Little.
