Chapter 163: Moonlight Divine Tree, Half-Saint Arrival
Chapter 163: Moonlight Divine Tree, Half-Saint Arrival
"This is undergoing metamorphosis?" Chu Xuanyi was utterly astonished.
Wasn't the chance one in ten thousand?
Moreover, the entire Southern Territory couldn't possibly have ten thousand Moonlight Saint Trees. The reason for stating a one in ten thousand chance was merely to indicate that there was a probability, albeit an extremely slim one.
Perhaps it happened once every ten thousand years?
And yet, they coincidentally stumbled upon it now?
Furthermore, encountering a Moonlight Divine Tree that had metamorphosed from a Moonlight Saint Tree, this was even more incredible than encountering a Moonlight Divine Tree directly!
To witness its transformation right before their eyes? This was just too coincidental, wasn't it? Chu Xuanyi felt like the world was becoming surreal.
Even Su Zhan was momentarily stunned. Metamorphosing into a divine tree right in front of them? Was there even such a thing?
It seemed like the effect of the Fortunes Halo was still a bit outrageous
Once he grasped the situation, Su Zhan couldn't help but smile and said to Chu Xuanyi, "Daoist Chu, do you know how long the process of the Divine Tree's metamorphosis takes?"
"I'm not entirely sure, but I've heard that when the Moonlight Saint Tree completes its transformation into a Moonlight Divine Tree, it will trigger a phenomenon of heaven and earth, visible within a radius of a thousand miles. Daoist Su, it might get a little chaotic later."
Chu Xuanyi's expression grew solemn. "Both the Moonlight Saint Tree and the Moonlight Divine Tree only bear one fruit each. After you pluck and consume this Moonlight Divine Fruit that has undergone divine transformation, you'll need nearly a hundred years for it to regrow. Daoist Su, after the Moonlight Divine Fruit undergoes its transformation, you can consume and refine it. I'll now set up the Reverse Five Elements Great Array to help you withstand any enemies drawn by the anomalies in heaven and earth!"
"Then I'll trouble Daoist Chu." Su Zhan nodded, feeling even better about Chu Xuanyi.
As they chatted, the white light cracks on the Moonlight Saint Tree continued to spread. Even the entire tree trunk was slowly elongating!
After an hour, the Moonlight Saint Tree began to shed its bark.
The black bark fell to the ground, blending into the soil and being absorbed by the roots as nourishment.
Piece by piece, the bark fell away, revealing a vast expanse of white light, making it impossible to clearly discern the specifics of the new tree form.
Several hours later, all the black bark had dissipated, and the leaves, along with the single fruit on the Moonlight Saint Tree, began their metamorphosis as well.
A full day passed.
The Moonlight Saint Tree finally completely transformed into a Moonlight Divine Tree!
A beam of white light shot straight into the sky, piercing through the cloud layer. An image of a bright moon hung in the sky, emitting a faintly chilly radiance.
"A divine tree! This is the Moonlight Divine Tree!" Chu Xuanyi's expression was one of excitement.
Being able to witness a saint tree metamorphose into a divine tree was undoubtedly an extremely rare experience.
"It seems like this Moonlight Divine Fruit hasn't fully transformed yet?" Su Zhan looked at the Moonlight Divine Fruit, the white light of which hadn't completely converged, and hesitated.
"It probably needs a few more hours! In fact, the Moonlight Divine Tree is currently harnessing the energy of the moon to nurture the Moonlight Divine Fruit." Chu Xuanyi explained, "Let's hope it won't take too long, otherwise the longer the phenomenon in heaven and earth lasts, the more people it might attract."
"Got it." Su Zhan nodded and glanced at the surrounding array flags.
At this point, the Reverse Five Elements Great Array had been successfully set up. As Chu Xuanyi had said, this formation could suppress up to five Fish-Dragon Realm sixth transformation level warriors for about half a day. It should be able to withstand the majority of enemies later on.
After all, a Fish-Dragon Realm sixth transformation was already among the top-tier experts in the Void Spirit Hall.
Several hours later, the divine light of the Moonlight Divine Tree converged, and the illusory moon image in the sky gradually faded. As for the Moonlight Divine Fruit, its radiance also dimmed, transforming into a crystal-clear fruit about the size of one's fist, sparkling and translucent like a crystal.
Without hesitation, Su Zhan plucked it and took a big bite, found that there was no core, so he swallowed it in one gulp.
Chu Xuanyi was somewhat stunned, "Daoist Su, this is a divine fruit, and you just ate it like an apple?"
"What else am I supposed to do?"
"You should have calmed your mind and adjusted your breath for several hours first, reaching a perfect state! Of course, if conditions allow, taking a bath and burning incense would be even better!"
Su Zhan was a bit speechless. Wasn't it just eating a fruit? Why make such a fuss?
Back when I ate the 30,000-year Sun God Flower, it was the same way!
He muttered a couple of sentences in his mind, but he didn't actually say these things to Chu Xuanyi.
"Never mind, it's not that complicated." He said and then sat down under the Moonlight Divine Tree, starting to refine the Moonlight Divine Fruit.
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth under the Moonlight Divine Tree was extremely rich, and it contained the same special moonlight energy as the Moonlight Divine Fruit, which was just right for aiding in its refinement.
Activating the Refinement Halo, the divine power of the Moonlight Divine Fruit surged into Su Zhan's limbs and bones, actively transforming his body.
Just as he had started refining not long ago, someone arrived nearby and saw the Moonlight Divine Tree, immediately revealing a greedy expression.
However, that person was merely a Fish-Dragon Realm fourth transformation, and being alone, they hesitated for a moment and didn't dare to charge forward. They could only look on from a distance with some unwillingness.
Not long after, a second person arrived.
The third, the fourth
"Moonlight Divine Tree! That person is refining the Moonlight Divine Fruit!"
"Damn it! The Moonlight Divine Fruit should be used by talents like me. Who is that person? They're just a measly Fish-Dragon Realm third transformation?"
"What a waste, what a waste!"
"He's in the process of refining. Unable to divert his attention to deal with us, if we all attack at once and kill him, not only can he obtain the Moonlight Divine Fruit, but he might also have other opportunities and treasures on him!"
A chorus of discussions erupted.
After a moment, a Fish-Dragon Realm sixth transformation warrior couldn't hold back any longer and rushed towards Su Zhan.
As he moved, the others who had previously hesitated due to fear of the array also followed suit.
The Moonlight Divine Tree was not just valuable for its Moonlight Divine Fruit; the leaves also had miraculous effects for warriors. Moreover, seeing a Fish-Dragon Realm third transformation actually obtain the long-coveted Moonlight Divine Fruit, they naturally felt discontented. They definitely wouldn't be willing to just watch.
"Reverse Five Elements, activate!" Chu Xuanyi's expression turned grave as he waved the array flag.
In the next moment, the ground beneath those people's feet suddenly turned into quicksand, causing them to sink.
When they tried to fly, they strangely found themselves standing in the sky on a large patch of ground that had appeared beneath their feet, like a peculiar form of levitation.
"What's going on?"
"This formation is strange!"
"I don't care, charge!"
Several warriors rushed forward, but after not going far, the space around them unexpectedly transformed into a water area. A massive current carried their bodies backward!
The Reverse Five Elements Great Array didn't possess overwhelming offensive power, but its ability to trap enemies was beyond doubt.
Chu Xuanyi looked at the warriors frantically scrambling around in his formation, his expression extremely serious. Currently, it seemed that he had the upper hand, but in reality, it was just the beginning. The number and strength of the enemies he would face next would increase significantly!
Two hours later, as Chu Xuanyi was sweating profusely and barely withstanding the assaults of four Fish-Dragon Realm sixth transformation warriors and over ten other Fish-Dragon Realm warriors, a streak of light appeared in the sky.
It was about five or six miles away from the Moonlight Divine Tree.
A rough voice had already reached them:
"The Moonlight Divine Tree, is it something that a mere third transformation brat can occupy? This seat is the Half-Saint Ling Hao! Get lost, and I might spare your life!"