Chapter 498 - The Treeman Altar

Chapter 498: The Treeman Altar
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Zhang Ruochen retrieved his power. He smiled and said,
It won’t be that easy. One is not necessarily strong enough just by practicing into a Treasured Body of Wood Spirit. One has to at least train into the Treasured Bodies of Double Spirits of both Water and Wood Spirit. Wood Spirit Genuine Qi is used to awaken the vitality within the earth, and Water Spirit Genuine Qi is used to stimulate the growth of the vegetation.


So how can we actually awaken the vitality within the earth using the Wood Spirit Genuine Qi?
Ao Xinyan asked.
And if that’s the case, how do we stimulate the growth of vegetation using the Water Spirit Genuine Qi?

Zhang Ruochen answered,
You will understand the norms and mysteries within heaven and earth once you practice your Spiritual Power to fortieth level. For now, even if I explain it to you, you will still have a hard time understanding it.

Ao Xinyan’s Spiritual Power was only at 36th level. Looking at the figures, it seemed like fortieth level was within grasp. But in reality, even if she practiced another ten years, reaching it was still filled with uncertainties.
Her Spiritual Power was already quite strong amongst the warriors in the Heaven Realm.

Zhang Ruochen, I thought you came to the Primitive World of Wood Spirit for some extraordinary purpose, but it seems that you are just hiding in this Small World for a nice sweet date with your lover. Look at these flowers, how romantic! I envy you both.

A woman’s voice could be heard from beneath the mountain and within the clouds.
SWOOSH!
The next moment, Duanmu Xingling penetrated through the clouds stepping through the void space. She leaped upwards and landed on the edge of a large cliff.
Stepping onto a huge rock, she ascended to the top of the mountain and landed in front of Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen knew it was her as soon as he heard her voice. He was intrigued.
Senior sister apprentice Duanmu, what are you doing here?

Duanmu Xinling stared coldly at Zhang Ruochen and turned her head to the side.
With my title of nobility of the First Central Empire, of course I’m here to undergo training. I should be asking you the same. You too have a title of nobility, Commandery Prince. Why didn’t you report to the Ministry of War? You snuck into the Primitive World of Wood Spirit, didn’t you?

Zhang Ruochen did not intend to hide the truth from her. He nodded.
Indeed. I’m here for something important that may cause huge destruction to the Primitive World of Wood Spirit. If I came using my identity as the Yunwu Commandery Prince, the Ministry of War might launch an investigation, including an investigation into me too. Sneaking into the Primitive World of Wood Spirit is different, even if the Ministry of War launches an investigation, I can still deny any misconducts.

Zhang Ruochen was not surprised at all that Duanmu Xingling had earned a title of nobility.
It was not a difficult task for a heresy Saintess to acquire a title of nobility.
Duanmu Xingling looked toward Ao Xinyan with hostility. She reverted her sight back to Zhang Ruochen and said,
Set aside your so-called important purpose. Come back to the Chaotic Millionverse Mountain with me. We have a huge matter to look into there.


What is it?
Asked Zhang Ruochen.
She told him about the upcoming battle between Huang Yanchen and Huang Shenyi.
Zhang Ruochen listened calmly. A slight frown appeared on his face.

Huang Shenyi is forcing me to fight with him,
he concluded.

That’s right.


If you’re not going to show up in the next ten days,
she added.
With Sister Chen’s attitude, she will definitely enter the Heavenly Ring and fight Huang Shenyi. If that happens, there might be undesirable repercussions.

Zhang Ruochen smiled,
With her character, she will definitely go.


How can you smile at something like this?
She asked coldly.
Zhang Ruochen appeared to be calm. He looked into the depth of Blackwood Field and said,
Ten days should be enough! Senior Sister apprentice Duanmu, why don’t you go back to the Chaotic Millionverse Mountain first. Do not let senior sister apprentice Huang Yanchen enter the Heavenly Ring, no matter what. I will be back within ten days. If Huang Shenyi wants to battle, I will give it to him.
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Duanmu Xingling appeared to be content at that.
Huang Shenyi’s strength is quite overwhelming. Even Sister Chen, senior sister disciple Luo and I had a hard time defending against him. How confident are you that you can beat him?

Ao Xinyan had full confidence in Zhang Ruochen.
No matter how strong Huang Shenyi is, Zhang Ruochen will defeat him.

Duanmu Xingling was unhappy to hear her speak. She glared at her and then smiled.
Ao Xinyan, I am discussing a serious matter with Zhang Ruochen, what gives you the right to barge in? Have you even met Huang Shenyi? Do you know how strong he is?

Zhang Ruochen was quite confused. He looked at Duanmu Xingling. He wondered why she was so angry when she was normally very cheerful.
Why was she so angry today?
Ao Xinyan was also very arrogant. She showed a sign of anger after Duanmu Xingling scolded her. She stood up, ready to fight.
At this moment, the Orange Star Emissary who was sitting further away smiled coldly and said,
Of course she doesn’t know how strong Huang Shenyi is. But we know it. In fact, let me tell you that with Zhang Ruochen’s current strength, Huang Shenyi might succumb on the Heavenly Ring in five moves. Don’t disregard my words. Zhang Ruochen has practiced into the Treasured Bodies of Double Spirits. I think he will do just fine.

Duanmu Xingling noticed her for the first time. She smiled.
Is that the Black Market Excellence Hall’s Orange Star Emissary? Since when did you become a prisoner? Tell me the truth, what is Huang Shenyi’s trump card? If you tell me the truth, I will not give you a hard time.

Orange Star Emissary looked at Duanmu Xingling with disdain. She snorted coldly and turned her head.

It doesn’t matter if you refuse to answer. Do you believe I would remove all your clothes?
Duanmu Xingling asked cheerfully. She walked towards the Orange Star Emissary.
The Orange Star Emissary frowned.
What’s the point of telling you? Even if you know what kind of power you are facing, you can’t change it.


Oh really?

Duanmu Xingling grabbed the Orange Star Emissary’s belt. She held a bronze dagger in her other hand. She drew a few small cuts on her face and blinked her big round eyes.
Zhang Ruochen is a terribly good person, therefore he might have spared your life. However, I’m having a bad day, and I might just take it out on you. How do you think I’m going to deal with you?

The Orange Star Emissary was not fazed.
I’m an Emissary of the Black Market Excellence Hall. How could I possibly be threatened by you? Even if you had thousands of tricks up your sleeves, I would not snitch.

Duanmu Xingling’s eyes sank. She pointed her dagger at the Orange Star Emissary’s collar and dragged it downwards.
The sharp dagger slashed through her clothes, exposing fair white skin.

Enough!

Zhang Ruochen shouted, turning his back to the Orange Star Emissary,
Don’t use this kind of approach to force her. I’m going to the Blackwood Field now. I’ll be back in ten days. When I get back, I’ll approach Huang Shenyi in person.

Duanmu Xingling kept her dagger. She glared at the Orange Star Emissary and walked towards Zhang Ruochen.
Let me come with you.


Duanmu, you little brat,
Blackie said.
Zhang Ruochen and I are going to do something really important. This journey is quite dangerous. It is unwise for you to follow us if you’re here just to make up a number. Take these two ladies back to the Chaotic Millionverse Mountain. I assure you that once we complete this mission, Zhang Ruochen’s strength will increase exponentially. By that time, Zhang Rouchen will be able to beat not just one Huang Shenyi, but two Huang Shenyis.

Duanmu Xingling’s eyes sparkled. She asked,
Are you telling the truth, Blackie?

Of course Duanmu Xingling would be more supportive if he was in the Primitive of World Spirit for something important, instead of dating with his lover. She would not get in the way.

I am very capable,
Blackie vowed.
You should know this better than anyone. With our friendship, how could I lie to you?


Well then, I believe you! Blackie is still the cutest out of everybody. Unlike some other people, I know I can always trust Blackie.

Duanmu Xingling pinched Blackie’s ear. She raised her head and looked at Zhang Ruochen, smiling.
Since you really do have an important task, I will not waste your time. We’ll meet again at the Chaotic Millionverse Mountain. I hope that by that time, you will be able to defeat Huang Shenyi.

The Orange Star Emissary smiled coldly and said,
If Zhang Ruochen practiced for another three years, he would probably stand a chance against Huang Shenyi. As for now, you better not set your hopes on him.

Blackie looked like she was giving him a headache.
Take her Duanmu. Don’t let her escape! I’ve kept her with us because she is useful.

After Duanmu, Ao Xinyan and the Orange Star Emissary left, Zhang Ruochen and Blackie headed quickly towards the depth of Blackwood Field.
It was difficult to spot traces of the treemen in Blackwood Field. The forest was silent, only their footsteps could be heard.
Blackie asked,
Zhang Ruochen, are we going directly into the treemen’s ancient nest?


Of course not. There are many superiors within the treeman tribe. Even if we fight together, we are still no match against them. Moreover, our target is the Qi of Origin in the Primitive World of Wood Spirit. Let’s try not to alarm them.

By taking Blood of Wood Spirit, Zhang Ruochen had practiced into a Treasured Body of Wood Spirit.
He could feel every plants vitality. He even knew what they were thinking. It changed his way of thinking.
They had killed too many treemen. There was no need to kill all of them.

That’s easy,
said Blackie.
Once we find the Qi of Origin, the Yin Yang Wooden Graph will fly over and retrieve it.


Let’s hope it works smoothly.
Zhang Ruochen nodded.
Blackie became as small as a fist. It reached up its paw and flew onto Zhang Ruochen’s shoulder.
Zhang Ruochen started to circulate the Spiritual Qi of Wood Spirit. He absorbed the surrounding wood nature Spiritual Qi.
The Spiritual Qi of wood nature condensed into a gargantuan black 100-meter-high tree. It encased Zhang Ruochen and Blackie into its trunk and turned into a Centurial Treeman.
The root of the Centurial Treeman rose and moved quickly, rushing towards the hinterland of Blackwood Field. Soon, Zhang Ruochen saw the altar of the treeman tribe.
The altar was very grand, like a lofty mountain. When viewed from afar, it gave a sense of majesty.
Below the altar were the conglomerating treemen. They gathered together into a black jungle.
Blackie looked dignified.
Something is not right. How could the treeman tribe build such a miraculous altar?


Why?
Zhang Ruochen asked.
Blackie answered,
I do not really understand much about the treeman tribe, but from what I know, the treeman tribe is a natural spirit. It is impossible that they understand sacrifice. Normally only humans and a few savage beast tribes perform animal sacrifices as offerings to the gods to acquire the Sacred Mark. This altar… how unusual, I need to study it.

Zhang Ruochen said,
In that case, let’s go our separate ways. I’ll retrieve the Wood Spirit’s Qi of Origin while you study the altar.


Great. According to the guidance of the Yin Yang Wooden Graph, the Primitive World of Wood Spirit’s Qi of Origin is hiding below the altar,
Blackie said.
It appears to be supporting the altar. On the other hand, it seems like this altar is suppressing what’s below. Weird, very weird indeed. Let me study it thoroughly.