Chapter 764 - 694: One Tree, One Fruit

Chapter 764: Chapter 694: One Tree, One Fruit

’Such a strange fruit. It has to be a specialty of Skeleton Mountain, especially since even the Skeleton Monster is so excited.’

’It must be the Dao Fruit.’

’And all these faces on the fruit... they must have tried to get the Dao Fruit before and ended up losing themselves in the process.’

’They became its watchdogs.’

’Whether it is or not, I’ll know for sure once I have it.’

Tu Xiao’an extended a pale hand, formed it into a claw, and directed a suction force at the spiral-shaped fruit on the treetop.

A current of air surged through the space between them.

Suddenly, the fruit began to sway on the treetop as if resisting, struggling.

BANG!

All at once, a burst of Energy erupted from the fruit’s surface, severing Tu Xiao’an’s suction force.

’Hm?’

’I can’t pull it over?’

’Has this fruit become sentient?’

Then, Tu Xiao’an was shocked. He actually saw a wicked, charming smile appear on the spiral fruit’s body.

It seemed to be mocking him.

At that moment, WHOOSH!

In an instant, the expressions of the dozens of people sitting cross-legged on the tree twisted into ferocious grimaces. Like flashes of lightning, they shot up from the branches.

Intense auras erupted around them, and they charged at Tu Xiao’an, seething with killing intent.

The moment they attacked, they unleashed their deadliest killing moves, holding nothing back, as if Tu Xiao’an were the one who had murdered their fathers.

In a flash, attacks of all kinds—some colorful and brilliant, others hazy and transparent—tore through the air, causing the very space to tremble and crack as they instantly enveloped Tu Xiao’an.

’Hmph. A bunch of walking corpses, fighting to the death for a piece of fruit. You’re better off dead than alive.’

Tu Xiao’an snorted coldly. Nine Flying Knives, thin as cicada wings, appeared around him. With a wave of his hand, they all shot out.

At the same time, Tu Xiao’an’s Snake King’s Eye flashed, his gaze solidifying as a crimson ray shot forth.

BANG!

One man and one woman instantly turned into a mist of blood.

The Flying Knives, like the scythes of death, cut down one person after another as they approached.

These dozens of people were actually quite strong. They were all mid-to-high-level War Kings, geniuses from various Hidden Clans in different Cities.

They had come to Skeleton Mountain to train and seek opportunities.

Now, they had all lost themselves, becoming things that were neither human nor ghost.

By killing them, Tu Xiao’an was also helping them find release.

They were even more lost than Fang Yong’s group had been—true walking corpses who could no longer be saved.

"Tsk tsk... tsk tsk... tsk tsk..."

A creepy laugh rang out, making one’s scalp tingle.

It was the fruit that was laughing.

A fruit that could laugh—it was the most ridiculous thing in the world, and yet, it was true.

Tu Xiao’an controlled his Flying Knives to cut down the walking corpses one by one. For him, a mere few dozen people were a piece of cake, an effortless task.

In just five minutes, the ground was littered with bodies.

The fruit’s smile froze. Perhaps it hadn’t expected this newcomer to be so terrifyingly powerful.

He had effortlessly slaughtered all its puppets.

"Why don’t you laugh a few more times for this Snake Emperor to hear?" Tu Xiao’an said, turning his cold, impassive gaze toward the spiral fruit.

The fruit’s smile vanished, replaced by a large mouth that gnashed its teeth, looking as if it wanted to eat Tu Xiao’an.

"Go..."

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH! The nine Flying Knives shot toward the spiral fruit, aiming to sever its connection to the tree.

The spiral fruit began to shake wildly, looking terrified.

It was acting very human.

Wherever Tu Xiao’an’s Flying Knives passed, not even a blade of grass was left standing.

Just as the spiral fruit was about to be cut down, the large tree suddenly seemed to awaken. Vine after vine, each as thick as a bucket, coiled out.

This move was almost identical to that of Tu Xiao’an’s Tree Demon Charlie.

’The tree has become sentient too?’

CLANG... CLANG... CLANG!

The swiftly flying knives were knocked away one by one by the vines.

However, with a single thought from Tu Xiao’an, the Flying Knives all vanished. An intrigued expression appeared on his face.

’Strange things happen every year, but today is especially weird.’

Tu Xiao’an chuckled as he watched countless vines sprout from the large tree. ’Looks like picking this fruit won’t be so easy.’

"Tsk tsk... tsk tsk... tsk tsk..."

The fruit let out another creepy laugh, as if it had won.

’Fucking clueless.’

’A mere fruit dares to mock and taunt me repeatedly.’

’It’s clearly courting death.’

"Burn it!"

Tu Xiao’an waved his hand, and flames erupted all around the great tree, the blaze soaring into the sky.

Instantly, the ambient temperature shot up, as if they were on Flame Mountain.

The great tree began to hop about, frantically trying to escape like a person.

But what Tu Xiao’an had unleashed was Celestial Fire, imbued with Celestial Power. For a plant, it was a natural predator.

It couldn’t even touch a single spark.

The fruit on the tree once again showed fear, wishing it could detach from the tree and run away on its own.

Tu Xiao’an watched quietly, finding it rather amusing to see the tree and the fruit acting like ants on a hot griddle.

’Hmph. No matter what kind of monster you are, it all depends on who you run into.’

’I’m taking this fruit. That’s final.’

KREE KREE KREE!

The Skeleton Monster cried out excitedly at Tu Xiao’an, and there was even a hint of worship for its master in its call.

"Don’t even think about that fruit. There’s only one, and it’s not for you," Tu Xiao’an said to the Skeleton Monster.

"Kree kree kree..." The Skeleton Monster was completely dumbfounded, as if petrified.

Tu Xiao’an was now starting to believe in the miraculous properties of the Dao Fruit. It was said that eating one could help you avoid Celestial Tribulations, and it seemed that wasn’t just a rumor.

He had seen how freakish this fruit was.

It was no ordinary Heavenly and Earthly Treasure.

It was as if it had a soul—it could change its expression and even laugh.

In myths, it was said that some wild ginseng, after growing for many years, would gain self-awareness and could run, jump, and even burrow into the earth.

Tu Xiao’an had never encountered such a thing before, but seeing this fruit now, he figured it was much the same.

Under the burning Celestial Fire, the tree was in unbearable agony. Its countless vines withered and gradually fell off. Then the tree itself became motionless, as if completely dehydrated.

With a thought, Tu Xiao’an reduced the intensity of the flames. He was afraid that if he kept burning it, he might destroy the fruit and all his effort would be for nothing.

Suddenly, the Heaven Swaying Sword appeared in his hand, and he slowly walked toward the great tree.

He was going to pick the fruit with his own hands. Then he’d see if it could still laugh.

Suddenly...!

From a distance, a cyan phantom shot forth, heading straight for Tu Xiao’an’s back.

’You’ve finally shown yourself. I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.’

Tu Xiao’an spun around in an instant. His Heaven Swaying Sword swept out, creating a sky full of sword images that slashed toward the cyan phantom.

Ever since Tu Xiao’an had learned that the Ghost Wanderer wasn’t dead, he’d been expecting it to come looking for trouble again.

So, no matter what he was doing, he always remained vigilant.

And sure enough, the Ghost Wanderer had appeared.

CLANG!

The Heaven Swaying Sword struck the cyan phantom’s body, letting out a metallic sound.

’Hm?’

’Such a tough body. I didn’t cut it in two with one strike?’

’No, that’s not right. I could crush that other Ghost Wanderer in my hand. How could it possibly withstand the edge of my Heaven Swaying Sword?’

’Holy shit, this isn’t that Ghost Wanderer!’