After a long journey, the vast entourage of various factions finally arrived at the Void God Tree.
The barrier surrounding the Void God Tree had completely dissipated, and the tree itself was shimmering with a peculiar light.
The light was a faint golden hue, enveloping the entire tree, giving it an aura of supreme sanctity.
Moreover, countless flowers had appeared on the tree—pale pink blossoms resembling peonies, strikingly beautiful.
These flowers lent the divine tree a touch of earthly charm.
“Truly unimaginable. It’s the legendary Bloom of Divinity.”
However, upon seeing the tree’s transformation, the expression of the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch grew complex.
Not only him—many members of the Chu Heavenly Clan and other clans of the Great Thousand Upper Realm also looked solemn, their eyes filled with astonishment.
“Senior Patriarch, what is this Bloom of Divinity?” Kong Tianhui asked curiously.
“The barrier of the Void God Tree opens once every hundred years, allowing cultivation within during that time. This is a fixed rule,” the patriarch explained. “But legend has it that the Void God Tree can break this rule on its own. When that happens, not only does the barrier vanish, but the tree also becomes covered in flowers. This is known as the Bloom of Divinity. In all the years our clan has been in the Great Thousand Upper Realm, we’ve never witnessed it. We thought it was mere rumour, yet today, this legendary scene has actually appeared.”
“Patriarch Chu, does this Bloom of Divinity mean that cultivating inside the Void God Tree during this period will yield better results?” someone asked.
“During this time, the heaven-and-earth energy within the Void God Tree is indeed more abundant. However, cultivation in the tree primarily relies on a type of green fruit found inside. These fruits, when consumed, can convert heaven-and-earth energy and even clear the mind, aiding in comprehending the path of martial cultivation. We call them God Tree Fruits,” the patriarch said. “It’s said that during the Bloom of Divinity, these God Tree Fruits appear in far greater numbers—many times more than usual. And, supposedly, a golden fruit also appears.”
“But this golden fruit isn’t used for cultivation.”
“What’s it for, then?” Kong Tianhui interjected.
Everyone present fixed their gazes on the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch. They all sensed that the golden fruit must be far superior to the green God Tree Fruits and were eager to know its purpose.
“It’s said that within the Void God Tree lies a Divine Hall, which conceals a tremendous secret. The golden fruit serves as the entry token to this Divine Hall,” the patriarch revealed.
“Oh, it seems we’ve come at just the right time!”
After hearing the patriarch’s words, the powerhouses from various factions grew excited, feeling they had stumbled upon a rare opportunity.
“Patriarch,” an elder approached the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch at that moment, whispering something to him.
No one knew what was said, but the patriarch’s brows furrowed immediately.
“What’s wrong, Patriarch?” Chu Feng, Chu Xuanzhengfa, and others asked simultaneously, while the crowd looked at the patriarch with curiosity.
The patriarch didn’t conceal anything and spoke openly. “Before us, a group of people has already entered the Void God Tree. They’re not from our Great Thousand Upper Realm, and they’re very powerful. Moreover, they seem to have come prepared, as if they knew in advance that the Void God Tree would undergo the Bloom of Divinity soon.”
“Oh? Is there someone who knows more about the Void God Tree than the Chu Heavenly Clan?” the crowd asked.
“We’ll likely need to find these people to get answers,” the patriarch said.
“Who cares who they are? With so many experts gathered here today, we’ve nothing to fear, no matter who they are. Patriarch, let’s go in and investigate before they seize the advantage. If they take all the golden fruits, your Chu Heavenly Clan will suffer a great loss,” someone urged.
“That makes sense. Let’s go in first!”
The crowd began to chime in, eager to enter immediately, especially after learning that others had already gone ahead.
However, they had to show respect to the Chu Heavenly Clan’s patriarch. Without his approval, they couldn’t just barge in.
“All of you are esteemed guests of our clan, and the Void God Tree is in an open state. Any treasures you obtain inside belong to you,” the patriarch said.
At this, the crowd nodded, their faces lighting up with joy. This was exactly what they’d been waiting to hear—it meant they could freely plunder the treasures within the tree.
“But as guests of the Chu Heavenly Clan, I hope you won’t let treasures cause discord among yourselves,” the patriarch continued.
“Brother Chu, rest assured. We won’t fight over mere treasures,” many promised.
“One final point: the Bloom of Divinity is something we’ve only heard of in legends. Our clan has never experienced it, so we know little about it. Whether there are dangers involved is unknown. So, please be cautious when you enter,” the patriarch added.
