Chapter 767 - 697: Giant Tree

Chapter 767: Chapter 697: Giant Tree

Tu Xiao’an never would have imagined there would be so many of these damn Ghost Wanderers. They moved in swarms, just like vipers.

SWOOSH... SWOOSH... SWOOSH...!

Perhaps because Tu Xiao’an had discovered them, the Ghost Wanderers in the trees instantly took flight. Dozens of cyan phantoms swarmed him from all directions, their speed absolutely astonishing. They were like cyan arrows of light, piercing through the sky in an instant.

Anyone who knew how dangerous these Ghost Wanderers were would have been scared to death by the sight.

However, Tu Xiao’an simply lifted his gaze, remaining perfectly calm. The Skeleton Monster was even less bothered, knowing these damned things wouldn’t attack it anyway.

’Excellent. This Snake Emperor will consider this a public service.’

Tu Xiao’an watched with a cold gaze as the Ghost Wanderers shot toward him, and his body instantly erupted in flames.

"Spread and fill the sky!"

FWOOSH...!

In an instant, flames erupted from Tu Xiao’an, shooting toward the sky. They then spread wantonly, devouring the incoming Ghost Wanderers. The crimson flames incinerated everything in their path, carrying with them the Might of Heaven and Earth.

The moment a Ghost Wanderer touched the fire, it would let out a wretched scream as its smooth, translucent body began to melt, instantly evaporating.

’Utterly foolish.’

Tu Xiao’an was now a walking Flame Mountain. He let the Ghost Wanderers swarm him, only to be incinerated upon arrival.

They were like moths to a flame.

Powerful Ghost Wanderers weren’t normally afraid of fire, but Tu Xiao’an’s flames were imbued with Celestial Might.

And that was something they could not withstand.

In less than a minute, Tu Xiao’an estimated he had burned fifty or sixty Ghost Wanderers to death.

This had to be the Ghost Wanderers’ main nest, or perhaps the final barrier of the Red Mist Area.

Only by passing through this place could he finally exit and reach the Third Mountain.

SKREE SKREE SKREE...!

The Skeleton Monster stayed far away from Tu Xiao’an; it couldn’t stand his flames and could only act as a cheerleader from the sidelines.

After a full hundred or so Ghost Wanderers had died,

the remaining Ghost Wanderers froze. They stared in terror at the human-shaped Flame Mountain, none of them daring to make a move.

’How could they possibly fight this?’

They couldn’t even get near him; all they could do was watch as Tu Xiao’an walked off into the distance.

’Man, being invincible is lonely.’

Tu Xiao’an chuckled to himself. Ignoring the Ghost Wanderers, he pressed onward, his body still cloaked in flames.

As he walked on, he was surrounded by the sharp, hissing cries of the Ghost Wanderers.

Tu Xiao’an paid them no mind, a contemptuous smile on his face. ’Come at me if you have the guts.’

’So all you can do now is shout, huh?’

Soon, Tu Xiao’an noticed that the mist in the Red Mist Area was starting to thin. He was instantly delighted; it looked like he was about to exit the Second Mountain.

Suddenly, a flicker of surprise crossed Tu Xiao’an’s eyes. He had spotted a gigantic tree.

It was the largest, most majestic tree he had seen since coming to this area—perhaps even since arriving on Skeleton Mountain itself.

The flames enveloping Tu Xiao’an’s body died down abruptly as he stared intently at the enormous tree.

SKREE SKREE SKREE...!

The Skeleton Monster cried out excitedly, its bony fingers pointing again and again at the giant tree.

"Alright, stop pointing. I see it."

What did he see? Tu Xiao’an saw ten spiral-shaped fruits hanging on the great tree.

They were Dao Fruits; only Dao Fruits grew in that shape.

Ten of them. A full ten Dao Fruits hung from the tree, as eye-catching as lanterns.

Even Tu Xiao’an couldn’t help but feel a little excited. He’d hit the jackpot.

But that raised a question. This tree stood right beside the main path to the Third Mountain. It was completely out in the open, so why hadn’t anyone taken the Dao Fruits?

Was it because they couldn’t be seen? Impossible.

The only other explanation was that no one dared to touch them.

Tu Xiao’an didn’t know how many people had entered the third region, but Luo Ziyun and her group had definitely passed this way.

HISS HISS...

RUSTLE RUSTLE...

Suddenly, the great tree trembled. Its sprawling branches and green leaves began to shake as though a wind had passed through, the sound shattering the surrounding silence.

The tree’s canopy covered a radius of several hundred meters. A cyan light, an energy, began to glow upon its leaves and branches. Gradually...!

Palm-sized Ghost Wanderers materialized on the leaves, one after another.

They were so numerous that nearly every leaf on the giant tree held a Ghost Wanderer, a sight that would make anyone’s skin crawl.

Tu Xiao’an’s demonic eyes narrowed. A single sweep of his gaze told him there were thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of them.

Densely packed Ghost Wanderers covered nearly every inch of the Dao Fruit Tree.

They arched their small bodies, their eyes glinting coldly.

Their glinting eyes made the giant tree flicker and sparkle like a starry night sky.

My God!

The sheer number, the scene itself—it was enough to make one think they’d stumbled into a den of snakes.

Anyone seeing a Ghost Wanderer for the first time would mistake it for a Snake.

With so many Ghost Wanderers, it was no wonder no one dared to touch this giant tree.

Even a High Rank War God would have to walk around it.

If Luo Ziyun and Director Qin from City X wanted to enter the Third Mountain, they must have passed this way. They hadn’t touched the giant tree, probably because they, too, were frightened by the number of Ghost Wanderers.

However, Tu Xiao’an felt it wasn’t that simple. The previous, smaller Dao Fruit Tree had already become a spirit. It was impossible for a tree this enormous to be ordinary.

It was definitely no ordinary tree.

It might even be on the same level as the Black Mountain Demon.

From what Tu Xiao’an had learned from Fang Neng, Luo Ziyun and her group were all at the High Rank War God Level.

For a team of that caliber to not be tempted by the ten Dao Fruits spoke volumes about how terrifying this giant tree must be.

The Dao Fruits on the giant tree were like a thorny rose: beautiful to behold, but absolutely untouchable.

But...!

But a faint smile appeared on Tu Xiao’an’s face. Just because others didn’t dare to make a move on this tree didn’t mean he was afraid to.

Whether it was the swarms of Ghost Wanderers or the giant tree itself, Tu Xiao’an paid them no mind.

’What could he do? He was just that powerful.’

SKREE SKREE SKREE!

The Skeleton Monster was getting impatient, eager to jump into the fray.

"What’s the rush? If you can’t wait, then you go," Tu Xiao’an said, rolling his eyes.

The Skeleton Monster immediately quieted down.

The tree was covered in Ghost Wanderers, but it was as if they knew how outrageously powerful Tu Xiao’an was. They only stared at him coldly.

They made no move to attack.

Tu Xiao’an didn’t attack either. Instead, he spoke up. "Tree Monster, if you know what’s good for you, hand over the ten Dao Fruits, and I’ll turn around and leave."

HISS... HISS... HISS...!

The Ghost Wanderers on the tree let out a wave of hissing cries.

Then, an ancient voice suddenly rang out. "I will give you one. Now go."

’Just as I thought!’

’This giant tree has its own consciousness; it became a spirit long ago.’

"One? Are you treating me like a beggar? Ten. Not one less," Tu Xiao’an stated firmly.

The giant tree paused slightly before its ancient voice spoke again. "Three!"

"Ten."

Tu Xiao’an was not one to negotiate.

HISS... HISS...!

An Evil Qi billowed from the Ghost Wanderers in the tree, who looked as if they wanted to riddle Tu Xiao’an with a thousand holes. ’Such a greedy person.’

"Snake Demon, do not think that I am afraid of you. You wish to enter the Third Mountain, and I will not stop you. I am even offering you three fruits. You should be content."

Clearly, Tu Xiao’an’s identity as a snake couldn’t be hidden from this giant tree.

"And could you even stop me?"

They say that with enough time, trees can become spirits. A tree on Skeleton Mountain that could produce something as miraculous as a Dao Fruit had to be terrifyingly powerful.

Even someone like Charlie would probably have to call it "Old Ancestor" if he were here.

An existence like this, ancient and cunning, must have known that Tu Xiao’an was no easy opponent.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t still be standing here all alone.

He would’ve been a snack for the Ghost Wanderers long ago.