Xiao Li and the others had all escaped from the beast tide.
Without their strongest combat power, the remaining people were miserable, unable to withstand the frenzied beast tide.
For a moment, countless tragic screams echoed across the sky.
Accompanied by a dense smell of blood that permeated the entire sky.
Xiao Li and the others had no time to pay attention to them.
Following the Soul Clan, Yan Clan, and others, they quickly rushed out of the final encirclement.
When they emerged from the valley and turned around, they were stunned—
About a thousand feet in front of them, a gigantic ancient tree stood between heaven and earth, exuding an ancient and weathered aura.
It was as if it had existed since the beginning of time.
On its vast and lush canopy, wisps of clear energy could vaguely be seen floating, brimming with surging life force.
"Is that the ancient bodhi tree?"
At this moment, everyone gazed at this ancient and mysterious tree of wisdom, their small hearts immensely impacted.
Even from a great distance, they could still feel the vastness and grandeur of the ancient bodhi tree.
The Soul Clan and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had already rushed over.
"Let's go too."
Coming back to his senses, Xiao Li immediately called out to the others to quickly catch up... Finally, everyone arrived before the ancient bodhi tree.
This legendary Tree of Wisdom and Reincarnation was right here.
The ancient life force made everyone who stood before it feel like an ant in a vast ocean.
Hun Yu and Jiu Feng stood at the front, not rushing forward immediately.
"Why have you all stopped here? The ancient bodhi tree is right in front of us," Xiao Li walked over and said with a smile.
"Aren't we waiting for you all? We are allies in the same alliance, of course we wouldn't abandon you," Hun Yu said with a feigned smile.
Everyone knew the truth in their hearts.
The ancient bodhi tree was the oldest and most sacred life on the entire continent.
Even if this divine tree seemed harmless now, no one knew if it would make any move in the next moment.
Even a Dou Sheng would not dare to act presumptuously in front of the ancient bodhi tree.
"Then let's move forward together," Huo Xuan suggested from the side.
The others did not speak but silently walked forward.
When they reached five hundred meters in front of the ancient bodhi tree.
They could clearly see a glowing green light pulsating powerfully on the ancient bodhi tree's massive trunk.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Each pulsation carried immense life energy.
"Bodhi Heart!"
Everyone's gaze was drawn to it.
Looking at the legendary divine object that could allow one to instantly become a Dou Sheng.
Hun Yu and the others' eyes grew fervent.
Just as they subconsciously took another step forward.
The ancient bodhi tree suddenly stirred.
"Rustle! Rustle! Rustle!"
On the huge canopy, countless branches rapidly rustled, the surrounding space swayed, and finally, five figures descended.
They were five puppets controlled by the ancient bodhi tree.
The aura of these five puppets was very strong—Half-Saints!
If they were outside, these would be five Half-Saint powerhouses, and not many people would be their match.
Unfortunately, among the five factions that came this time, there were several Dou Sheng.
Half-Saints... were too insignificant.
However, among these five puppets, one of them made an elder of the Soul Clan's expression change slightly.
"That is an ancestor of our Soul Clan. Legend has it that he also discovered the traces of the ancient bodhi tree and personally went to explore it, but since then, he completely vanished."
"I didn't expect him to be controlled by the ancient bodhi tree."
Although five Half-Saints were not a threat to them, this was also a warning—the ancient bodhi tree could control Half-Saint level powerhouses.
Perhaps, it could even control Dou Sheng?
For a moment, everyone became more vigilant.
"It seems that to obtain the ancient bodhi tree's opportunity, we need to deal with these five Half-Saints."
"Coincidentally, we have five factions here, so one faction will deal with one puppet."
"Let us of the Soul Clan deal with our ancestor," Hun Yu said.
The others also nodded in agreement.
Because everyone understood that the real point of competition was not the Half-Saint puppets in front of them.
But who could eliminate the puppets first and then approach the ancient bodhi tree!
Almost simultaneously, everyone moved at once.
The people of the Soul Clan were closest to the ancient bodhi tree, so their actions were also the fastest, and their division of labor was clear.
Two Dou Sheng elders joined forces, directly destroying the Half-Saint ancestor with one move, and then flew straight towards the ancient bodhi tree.
The speed of the others was also not slow, essentially instantly killing the Half-Saint puppets in front of them.
But in this level of competition, sometimes a difference of even one second could be a world of difference.
By the time the others finished dealing with the Half-Saint puppets, the people of the Soul Clan had already rushed in front of the ancient bodhi tree.
But just as they were about to go directly to the Bodhi Heart, a huge ray of light projected down from the canopy, enveloping all of them.
Then, they disappeared.
"They went inside?"
Xun'er was a bit anxious.
If the people of the Soul Clan obtained the Bodhi Heart first, not only would they have come in vain this time, but the Soul Clan might even grow stronger because of it, thereby affecting their Ancient Clan.
"Don't worry, that's just an entrance. It's not that simple to obtain the true ancient bodhi tree inheritance."
Xiao Li wasn't anxious because he knew what would happen next.
"Remember, after entering that light screen later, the ancient bodhi tree will create an indistinguishable illusion for you."
"You must realize that it is an illusion to break it and finally enter the true ancient bodhi tree space."
He reminded them in a low voice.
Xun'er and the others looked at him with some disbelief,
"How do you know?"
"Never mind that, just remember what I said."
Xiao Li reminded them again.
Although the others didn't understand, they all chose to believe Xiao Li's words and nodded.
Soon, they also entered the light screen... As the scenery before his eyes rapidly changed, Xiao Li was teleported to a desert.
In front of him, an endless beast tide was charging towards him.
At this moment, an uncharacteristic restlessness surged within Xiao Li, constantly urging him on.
Kill!
Kill!
Kill!
A voice urged him to kill all the demonic beasts in front of him.
"As expected of the ancient bodhi tree, an illusion can directly affect my mind and consciousness, truly remarkable."
Xiao Li took a deep breath, suppressing the murderous impulse that permeated his heart.
He closed his eyes, guarding his aura.
When he opened his eyes again, everything in front of him had disappeared.
The surrounding scenery shattered like a broken mirror, falling into pieces.
Xiao Li was teleported again, transferred to a brand new small world—
This place was full of life, vibrant with spring, and warm like the sun.
At the center of the small world stood an ancient tree as crystalline and translucent as emerald, although it was much smaller than the ancient tree outside.
But the life force it contained was even more concentrated.
This, was the true ancient bodhi tree!
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