Chapter 637 - 644: Bodhi Tree Spirit

However, the Flower Clan Leader’s expression shifted, and he began to examine it seriously.

The more he looked, the graver his expression became. In the end, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Witnessing this change, Song Wanning had a good idea of what was happening. Her suspicions had been confirmed.

’It seems the Demon’s appearance was no coincidence.’

’She just couldn’t be sure if there was a larger conspiracy behind it!’

"Song Dao You, this Demon... where have you seen it before?"

"It’s not identical, but the aura is remarkably similar. They must share the same origin!"

The Flower Clan Leader grew tense as well. ’If that Demon stages a comeback, can the Flower Clan handle it?’

The clans of flora were never skilled in combat, and the Flower Clan even less so. He had no confidence at all!

"Some time ago, we..."

Song Wanning told the Flower Clan Leader everything about their discovery of the monsters, including the final Demon.

After hearing her story, the Flower Clan Leader fell silent.

’So, monsters have appeared in the outside world. We’ve been isolated for so long, we truly had no idea.’

The two exchanged a look, both clearly thinking of the same terrible possibility.

After a long silence, the Flower Clan Leader finally said, "Perhaps we’re worrying for nothing."

"For now, let’s focus on solving the curse first. We can discuss the rest later!"

"If the clans of flora are truly needed, I will certainly spare no effort to help!"

He despised that Demon utterly.

If the Demon were to truly reappear in the world, he would fight it, even if it cost him his life.

"Alright."

Song Wanning knew this was all just speculation.

She knew very well that every step she took was guided by the intentions of the Heavenly Dao.

’Guiding me to the Flower Clan step by step... it seems the Heavenly Dao has a plan for this as well.’

’Perhaps it’s all for the sake of that Demon...’

She suppressed the tangled web of worries in her heart and began to learn about the so-called curse.

According to the Flower Clan Leader, the clans of flora had been unable to take human form for tens of thousands of years.

No matter how hard they worked to absorb the essence of the sun and moon, they could only develop a sliver of sentience, remaining trapped in their physical forms for their entire lives with no hope of advancing.

Later, the Blood Evil began to appear at irregular intervals.

In the presence of the Blood Evil, many among the clans of flora would be corroded. In severe cases, they were snuffed out before they even had a chance to grow.

Song Wanning fell silent. She carefully surveyed her surroundings. ’This so-called curse... could it be some kind of restrictive seal?’

’From what I know, the Heavenly Dao would never treat its own people like this. There must be some misunderstanding.’

’Or perhaps that Demon knows some formidable evil art, and that’s why the clans of flora have ended up in such a miserable state.’

"Clan Leader, do you know of a way to break the curse?"

she asked.

She thought the Flower Clan Leader would have an answer, but to her surprise, he just shook his head quickly. "I don’t know either," he said. "The previous Clan Leader only said that the one who does not fear the Blood Evil would be our turning point, the destined one I was meant to wait for!"

Song Wanning: "..."

The corner of her mouth twitched in resignation. ’If even he doesn’t know how to break the curse, how am I supposed to?’

Just as she was racking her brain, the Bodhi Tree Spirit in her inner world suddenly popped its head out and said in a high, squeaky voice, "Master, I know..."

It meekly raised a hand, looking timid.

The unlucky ghost standing nearby stared at it in surprise. "You can talk?"

"Then why haven’t you said a single word back when I talk to you every day?"

A living creature had finally arrived, and the unlucky ghost thought he had at last found a "playmate."

Even though they were fundamentally incompatible, he had tirelessly run over to "chat."

But the Bodhi Tree had completely ignored him, not once giving him the time of day.

Yet now it was suddenly speaking to Song Wanning. He felt his heart shatter in an instant, and he stared at the Bodhi Tree Spirit with a wounded expression.

Being stared at made the Tree Spirit even more nervous. It shrank behind the tree trunk, only daring to peek its head out.

’The unlucky ghost has no idea how hideous he is. A single glance is enough to cause nightmares.’

’How could I possibly dare to talk to him?’

"What did you say?"

Song Wanning’s eyes suddenly lit up. Her Divine Soul manifested in her inner world, shoving the unlucky ghost aside.

"You have a way?"

She had almost forgotten about the Bodhi Tree in her inner world.

"Yes, I think I know what to do."

Seeing Song Wanning, the Bodhi Tree Spirit finally mustered the courage to step forward. It fidgeted shyly, but its eyes held a hint of delight.

The unlucky ghost: "..."

It ran off in a huff.

’I shouldn’t have been here in the first place.’

But Song Wanning and the Bodhi Tree Spirit paid him no mind.

The Bodhi Tree contained Tao Essence, making it far superior to the ordinary clans of flora. Yet, fundamentally, it shared the same origin.

Therefore, its inherited memories could very well contain relevant records.

Delighted, Song Wanning brought the Bodhi Tree Spirit out with her.

Suddenly, an immense pressure washed over them. The Flower Clan Leader, standing nearby, almost collapsed to his knees.

It was a suppression that came from its very bloodline.

An uncontrollable fear rose within him. His eyes widened in shock as he stared at the Bodhi Tree Spirit.

"This is..."

’This is... the legendary Bodhi Tree Spirit...’

It was incredibly difficult for a Bodhi Tree to survive, let alone develop sentience, which required even stricter conditions. The Bodhi Tree Spirit before him had to be at least several hundred thousand years old.

And such a Spiritual Object had appeared in Song Wanning’s possession.

His eyes grew brighter and brighter. He finally understood what the previous Clan Leader had meant by "the destined one."

"Clan Leader, I think we might have a solution..."

...

「In the forbidden grounds of the Flower Clan, Song Wanning returned with the Clan Leader.」

Now, they had to deal with the Blood Evil first, and then handle the curse.

Song Wanning stood in the clearing. With but a single thought, a phantom of the Twin Blood Lotus shot forth, soaring into mid-air.

The moment the Twin Blood Lotus appeared, the surrounding air seemed to ignite, causing a massive tremor.

Disturbances began to stir from all directions, carrying a sharp and potent killing intent as they rushed toward Song Wanning.

Strangely, however, as soon as those forces drew near, they suddenly dissipated into a gentle breeze, drifting away in all directions.

With a grave expression, Song Wanning slowly opened her hand.

In an instant, with her at the center, countless Blood Lotuses bloomed, quickly filling the entire forbidden ground.

Dressed in black and standing among the countless Blood Lotuses, she looked like a general of the Heavenly Gods—dangerous, yet captivating.

After only a moment, the distant sky began to change color.

"The Blood Evil is here!"

The Flower Clan Leader’s eyes were wide, his lips slightly parted.

’The Bodhi Tree Spirit was right! Song Wanning can actually summon the Blood Evil!’

His pupils shrank, and he immediately put up his guard.

But this time, the Blood Evil came on fast and fierce, and he was completely unable to resist it.

In the blink of an eye, the Blood Evil was upon him, crashing down from above without a shred of mercy.

Yet Song Wanning, the one who had started it all, remained completely unaffected.