After Chu Feng ascended the Divine Tree Throne, it became enveloped in emerald-green flames, obscuring the view of those outside. No one could see what was happening inside or what Chu Feng was experiencing.
However, after hearing the Blood-devouring Demon Clan Leader’s words, people could guess that obtaining the power within the Divine Tree Throne was likely no easy task for Chu Feng.
Having witnessed Chu Feng ascend the Divine Tree Throne, everyone prepared to resume their cultivation. After all, whether Chu Feng succeeded or not had little to do with them. Only what they gained through their own cultivation truly belonged to them.
“So, this golden fruit is useless now?”
But who could have expected that, just as everyone was settling down to cultivate, Chu Feng’s voice rang out again.
“From his voice, it seems Chu Feng is perfectly fine?”
From the tone of Chu Feng’s voice, the crowd could tell he sounded quite relaxed, which reassured those who had been worried about him.
But Chu Feng’s next action caused a massive uproar.
“Miss Xia, it’s for you.”
Chu Feng’s voice echoed again, and immediately, a golden light shot out from the Divine Tree Throne, heading straight towards Xia Yun’er.
Xia Yun’er reached out and caught the golden object in her hand.
When she saw what it was, her delicate face was filled with shock. She could hardly believe her eyes.
Because what she held in her hand was the golden fruit that everyone coveted.
“Chu Feng, this… this is too precious, I…”
“It’s yours. If you don’t want it, just throw it away.”
Xia Yun’er had intended to refuse, but Chu Feng’s words left her with no grounds to decline.
“Thank you,” Xia Yun’er said, deeply grateful to Chu Feng. After all, this gift was far too valuable.
Valuable, indeed, but Chu Feng didn’t see it that way.
Giving it to Xia Yun’er was a spur-of-the-moment decision; he gave it simply because he felt like it.
After all, Chu Feng was the kind of person who regarded treasures that others prized so highly with relative indifference.
After thanking Chu Feng, Xia Yun’er made a rather unexpected move.
She respectfully bowed in four directions, one after the other.
At first, some were puzzled by her actions, but when Xia Yun’er spoke, it all became clear.
“Seniors, I’m truly sorry. This was a gift from Chu Feng, and if I were to sell it, I would be betraying his kindness.”
“So I won’t sell it. I hope you seniors will understand.”
“I hope you can forgive me,” Xia Yun’er said in a tone filled with apology.
It turned out that after Chu Feng gave her the golden fruit, many people had secretly sent voice transmissions to Xia Yun’er, offering to buy the golden fruit at a high price.
Not wanting to sell but also not wanting to offend anyone, Xia Yun’er had made this gesture.
“How shameless.”
“Can’t you all act with a bit of the dignity expected of seniors?”
“Stop harassing the young lady.”
An displeased voice rang out—it was Tantai Yinjian.
“Young lady, if anyone else sends you secret transmissions, just tell this old man, and I’ll handle it for you,” Tantai Yinjian added, addressing Xia Yun’er.
“Thank you, Lord Tantai. All the seniors have been very understanding, and no one has continued to send me secret transmissions,” Xia Yun’er replied.
Xia Yun’er was clever. Despite some still sending her secret transmissions, she claimed no one had persisted.
This gesture earned her the respect of many, and several people stopped bothering her.
Of course, there were still plenty of shameless individuals. Despite Xia Yun’er’s actions, some continued to send secret transmissions, using persistent persuasion or even threats in hopes that she would sell them the golden fruit.
Xia Yun’er knew that as long as the golden fruit remained in her possession, she would have no peace.
So she once again performed a deep bow towards Chu Feng’s direction, expressing her gratitude.
Then, with a graceful leap, she floated into the air like a fairy and approached one of the stone chairs.
With the golden fruit in hand, Xia Yun’er effortlessly ascended the stone chair.
“Sigh, that young lady is the one who’s truly lucky.”
At this moment, many were filled with envy towards Xia Yun’er.
After all, she wasn’t a member of the Chu Heavenly Clan and had done nothing to earn it. She had essentially received a golden fruit for free.
“That just shows how important it is to make the right friends.”
Though envious, people also understood that this was Xia Yun’er’s good fortune—her luck lay in having befriended Chu Feng.
After Xia Yun’er ascended the stone chair, the crowd’s emotions gradually settled, and they resumed their cultivation…
But what they didn’t know was that everything happening in the Divine Hall was being observed clearly by Wang Qiang and the Living Dead.
Although, after Chu Feng and the others chose an alternative method to enter the Divine Hall, their traces could no longer be seen on the lake’s surface, everything within the Divine Hall was perfectly visible.
Thus, everything that’ll happened since these people entered the Divine Hall had been witnessed by Wang Qiang and the Living Dead.
“M-m-my brother is indeed incredible. Didn’t I s-say he could ascend that d-damn Divine Tree Throne?”
At this moment, Wang Qiang was beyond excited and proud, as if he himself were the one who had ascended the Divine Tree Throne.
“Wasn’t it you who was crying and wailing earlier, thinking your brother might be dead?” the Living Dead asked with a smile.
“Y-y-you don’t understand. That was me b-being c-c-concerned for my brother.”
“So many people entered the Divine Hall, but m-my brother wasn’t among them.”
“And those Chu Heavenly Clan people were c-crying and saying my brother was dead. E-even if I believed in my brother’s abilities, I-I’d still have doubts, I’d still worry,” Wang Qiang explained earnestly.
“Fine, fine, you’re right,” the Living Dead said, shaking his head helplessly. Knowing Wang Qiang’s character, he didn’t bother arguing and instead turned his gaze back to the Divine Hall.
His eyes remained fixed on the Divine Tree Throne. Though nothing could be seen, he watched with keen interest.
“Speaking of which, your friend is truly remarkable.”
“He’s far more impressive than you,” the Living Dead said.
“That’s obvious. D-do I even need you to t-tell me how amazing my brother is?” Wang Qiang’s face grew even more smug.
“A kid this outstanding is indeed rare.”
“If I hadn’t met you, I’d really want to borrow his body,” the Living Dead said.
“Old man, I’m w-warning you. D-don’t get any ideas about my brother,” Wang Qiang said, pointing at the Living Dead with a serious expression.
“Relax, relax. Though your abilities don’t match your brother’s, you’re still the Four Ferocious Divine Body. You’re still my best candidate,” the Living Dead said with a meaningful laugh.
