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Chapter 1294 A Shocking Arrow: Domineering Actions
"Fellow Daoist Lu, this..."

"There are just too many treasures."

The Mysterious Tree Mother looked at the numerous top-tier magical treasures flying around Lu Xuan and couldn't help but sigh.

"Senior, you flatter me. I was just favored by the Nascent Soul Ancestor and the Sword Master in the Sword Sect. Before I left, they gave me a few treasures as protective items."

Lu Xuan made up a story off the top of his head.

"Alright, then I'll leave everything to you, Fellow Daoist Lu."

After the Mysterious Tree Mother finished speaking, countless drooping vines silently dissipated, turning into countless green light spots that merged into the boundless giant tree.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, layers of pale green ripples spread throughout the entire Tianlan Tree Realm. The ripples gradually surged and swelled like a tide, and the further they went, the more like giant waves, with violent and terrifying spiritual energy.

Lu Xuan stopped in place, releasing his divine sense, which almost enveloped the entire tree world.

He consistently took the seventh-grade pill, the Glazed Spirit Nourishing Pill, and ate the Spirit Nourishing Tea as a snack. In addition, he was constantly nourished by treasures such as the God-Stealing Jade. Therefore, although he had only recently broken through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, his divine sense was quite powerful.

The deep green spiritual tide of the tree realm surged even more fiercely, and beams of emerald light shot into the sky, dazzlingly bright and clearly perceptible from a hundred miles away.

"I didn't expect such a big commotion. I guess we'll have to stretch our muscles a bit."

Lu Xuan accelerated the circulation of his magical power and kept observing his surroundings with his divine sense.

A hundred miles southeast of the Tree Realm, two streaks of light rushed over at high speed.

"Fellow Daoist Yu, we have reached the edge of the Tree Realm. We must be extra careful from now on."

An old woman with white hair and mid-stage Core Formation cultivation stopped, looked at the surging spiritual tide in front of her, and said cautiously.

“Fellow Daoist Jiang is right. It is said that there are many rare and precious materials hidden inside the Heavenly Tranquility Tree Realm, but ordinary cultivators cannot enter it.”

"The appearance of such a large-scale event this time is most likely due to an astonishing tremor within the Tree Realm. Judging from that pillar of light, it is highly probable that a rare treasure has been born."

The other person was a gaunt middle-aged man with a cold and aloof demeanor, also at the mid-stage of Core Formation.

The two had known each other for many years and happened to be searching for a high-level spiritual herb near the Tree Realm when they unexpectedly stumbled upon such a rare scene.

The thought of the immense opportunity that might be hidden inside ignited a burning desire in both of their eyes.

"The natural barriers in the tree world seem to have been greatly affected, and are not as unbreakable as before. Before the others come in, let's sneak in first and see if we can gain the upper hand."

“That’s right. Even if a Nascent Soul True Monarch enters the fray, we might be able to get a share of the spoils by taking the initiative.”

The white-haired old woman spoke with a firm tone.

The two simultaneously piloted their flying artifacts, shooting towards the depths of the tree realm like streaks of light.

"Greetings, young friends."

Just then, a gentle voice rang in their ears. Immediately afterward, two sharp sword energies wrapped in rolling thunder arrived in an instant, splitting into hundreds of sword energies in front of them, blocking their path.

"Sword Qi Thunderous Sound! Sword Light Splits!"

The two felt a chill run down their spines as they sensed the sharp sword intent that almost pierced their skin.

Before they could react, a handsome young man appeared out of thin air above them, a smile on his lips, looking completely at ease.

It was Lu Xuan who had used the Minor Teleportation Technique to come directly over.

"I've met senior."

The two scanned each other with their spiritual senses and immediately sensed the other's unfathomable cultivation level. They quickly cupped their hands in greeting.

"Do you two wish to explore the Tree Realm?"

Lu Xuan asked gently.

"To be honest, that's exactly what I was thinking. I wonder if what happened inside has anything to do with you?"

The gaunt middle-aged man had a respectful expression, even with a hint of obsequiousness.

The young man before them was clearly a Nascent Soul True Monarch. The difference in their cultivation levels was like an insurmountable chasm. Killing the two of them would be as easy as crushing two ants.

"There is some connection."

“There is a friend inside who is about to leave the Tree Realm and has entrusted me to protect him. The commotion caused was a bit too much, so it’s no wonder that the two of them came to check.”

"But I'd like to offer you both a word of advice: the waters in the Tree Realm are too deep, and you two might not be able to handle it. It would be best to leave as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being so eager to protect my friend that I had murderous intent and caused you two to lose your lives by accident."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the two changed drastically.

Unexpected, shocked, hesitant, unwilling, regretful...

In the end, it was the sharp sword intent that still surrounded him that calmed him down.

They exchanged a glance, and the white-haired old woman spoke first:
"I see. We apologize for disturbing you, senior. We will leave now."

Even if they felt a thousand grievances in their hearts, they could only swallow them silently in the face of the real difference in cultivation level.

"Alright, let me offer you two some more friendly advice. The commotion in the Tree Realm will inevitably attract many Nascent Soul True Monarchs, not to mention Core Formation cultivators. Staying here might only bring you yourselves to your deaths."

Lu Xuan nodded slightly and said with a smile.

"Thank you for the reminder, senior. I understand."

The two bowed in gratitude and, using their flying treasures, returned the way they came.

"They stopped fifty miles away, it seems they haven't given up on that last bit of hope."

Lu Xuan sensed the distance between the two with his divine sense and couldn't help but shake his head.

However, he also understood that ordinary Core Formation cultivators, especially rogue cultivators, had to overcome numerous obstacles to obtain a desired treasure, and the slightest mistake could lead to their death and the dissipation of their cultivation.

Unlike him, who could obtain countless rare treasures simply by cultivating spiritual plants and harvesting orbs of light.

Therefore, even though Lu Xuan drove them away, they still held onto a glimmer of hope and were unwilling to give up easily.

"Anyway, I've said everything I needed to say. If you still insist on seeking death, don't blame me for being ruthless."

As he thought this, his figure vanished and reappeared above the tree realm.

According to his divine sense, more and more streaks of light were approaching the Tree Realm, including some cultivators who were only at the Foundation Establishment stage.

"There are so many people who aren't afraid of death. We should make an example of them."

Lu Xuan sneered, and with a thought, countless stars appeared in the sky above the tree realm. The starlight twinkled, like sword beams, and meteors fell from time to time, spreading an astonishing killing intent wherever they passed.

It is the seventh-grade Zhou Tian Xing Dou Sword Formation, produced by the Dong Xuan Sword Sect. It is famous in the cultivation world and is known for its powerful killing ability. Even a Nascent Soul True Monarch could perish if caught in the sword formation.

At the same time, as its name suggests, the formation has a very large coverage area, making it perfect for keeping some petty thieves out of the tree boundary.

"Seventh-Rank Sword Formation!"

Some of the cultivators who came to the Tree Realm with good judgment immediately sensed the terror of the sword formation, stopped in their tracks, and waited for the changes to unfold.

"Everyone! What is happening in the Tree Realm right now was caused by my friend, the Mysterious Tree Mother, and some plant spirits. It is not the birth of any treasure. Please give me some face and leave now."

"If anyone is determined to die, don't blame the sword formation for being blind and taking your lives."

Lu Xuan's cold voice resounded throughout the entire tree realm.

"It was actually a Nascent Soul True Monarch personally protecting the Dharma!"

After being reminded by him, those with lower cultivation levels or those who were cautious and valued their lives weighed their options and chose to leave.

Many chose to stay put, even with the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation poised to be unleashed, their hearts still yearning for something more.

"You believe everything people say? How naive!" "That's right! So what if we have a Nascent Soul True Monarch and a seventh-grade sword formation protecting us? There are so many of us, and the Tree Realm is so vast. How many can he possibly stop?"

"A Nascent Soul True Monarch thinking he can hold off hundreds or thousands of cultivators is simply delusional!"

"The treasure belongs to the capable, let's all charge!"

Various sounds occasionally rose from the corner, arousing the greed of countless cultivators.

Almost simultaneously, dozens of cultivators rushed into the interior of the tree realm from different directions.

"court death!"

Lu Xuan snorted coldly.

Immediately, dozens of meteors descended from the sky, drawing upon countless sword lights, and with overwhelming force, they swarmed towards the cultivators who had entered the formation.

In an instant, dozens of cultivators were reduced to dust under the bombardment of the overwhelming sword intent, as if their escape had been nothing but an illusion.

Among them were six Core Formation cultivators, whose treasures only provided temporary protection for a few more breaths before they too perished.

Outside the tree boundary, a silence made the commotion inside all the more apparent.

The terrifying power of the seventh-grade sword formation has been proven by the lives of those who led the charge.

“Fellow Daoist, we do not wish to be your enemy. We only wish to enter the Tree Realm to investigate. If what you say is true, we will withdraw immediately.”

A Nascent Soul cultivator with white hair, a youthful face, and a short stature transmitted his voice.

Before the words were finished, three beams of light, clearly different from ordinary people, rushed towards the sword formation. One of the cultivators, who was proficient in formations, even seized a chance in the chaos and directly entered the tree realm.

"Lu has already reminded you."

Lu Xuan controlled the sword formation to trap the other two Nascent Soul cultivators. With a thought, a strange bow appeared out of thin air in front of him.

At the same time, endless magical power poured into the bow in an instant. Immediately, the mysterious patterns on the surface of the bow lit up, and a silver-white arrow quickly condensed, with tiny flashes of lightning on the arrowhead.

It was the mid-grade magic weapon, the Sun-Chasing Bow, which had the ability to chase stars and the sun and pierce through all things. It could be quickly condensed into divine arrows using spiritual power or treasures. Lu Xuan cultivated the "Divine Firmament True Method," so the arrows condensed from his magic power naturally had the effect of lightning magic.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye; his divine sense locked onto the cultivator who had invaded the tree realm.

With a thought, a silver-white arrow about half a zhang long seemed to instantly traverse a vast distance and appeared directly in front of the Nascent Soul cultivator.

The Nascent Soul cultivator's hair stood on end, as if he were facing a life-or-death terror. An ancient tortoise shell spun around and appeared in front of him as a shield.

Before the silver arrow, the tortoise shell that usually gave him immense peace of mind was as fragile as paper and was pierced directly.

The arrow struck his chest, leaving a gaping hole the size of a bowl, and amidst the flashing lightning, the surrounding area was charred black.

"Thank you for your mercy, fellow Daoist."

A tiny nascent soul flew out from behind Lu Xuan's head, bowing slightly weakly.

Having paid the price of severe physical injury, he already knew the terror of the Sun Chasing Bow and understood that Lu Xuan had already shown mercy. Otherwise, not only his physical body, but even his nascent soul would likely have been pierced through by this arrow.

"Get out."

Lu Xuan remained expressionless and spoke coldly.

With his current late-stage Nascent Soul level mana, coupled with the power of the Sun Chasing Bow itself, killing a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator would not be difficult.

The tiny nascent soul re-entered the physical body, carrying its severely injured form, and fled far away.

The other two Nascent Soul cultivators trapped in the sword formation were horrified by what they had just witnessed. They hurriedly withdrew from the formation, apologized to Lu Xuan, and slunk away.

At this moment, all was quiet outside the Tree Realm, and more and more cultivators were leaving.

Spanning hundreds of miles and severely injuring a Nascent Soul True Monarch, this earth-shattering arrow had an unparalleled deterrent effect.

Even a high-ranking Nascent Soul True Monarch is on the verge of death under such a powerful magic weapon attack. How can my small body possibly withstand it?

With such extraordinary treasures, coupled with Lu Xuan's own powerful magic, his attack range could completely cover the entire Tree Realm.

They dared not advance, yet they were unwilling to let everyone retreat. For a time, hundreds of cultivators were caught in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward, and were in a stalemate.

"I wondered who set up this seventh-grade Zhou Tian Xing Dou Sword Formation. It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan of the Dong Xuan Sword Sect."

"It's been a long time since we last met. Fellow Daoist Lu has become even more charismatic."

A deep voice rang out above the tree realm, followed by several Nascent Soul cultivators who arrived together. Among them were a few who had met Lu Xuan once before.

These are the Green Wood Star Lord and Earth Star Lord of Tianxing Cave, among others.

"I, Lu, have met several fellow Daoists."

Lu Xuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"I wonder what brings Fellow Daoist Lu across these many realms to the Cloud Void Domain?"

"Lord Qingmu asked curiously."

“Previously, I made an agreement with the Xuanji Tree Mother in the Tree Realm to take her away from the Tianlan Tree Realm when the time was right. I have come here today to fulfill that promise.”

Lu Xuan was honest with them, but he did not tell the Qingmu Star Lord and the others the specific conditions.

"I see. But judging from this commotion, it seems the Mysterious Tree Mother is going to take the entire Tree Realm away?"

Lord Qingmu asked, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

“Fellow Daoist Qingmu, you are too kind. It’s just that the Xuanji Tree Mother is concerned about the plant spirits in the tree world. She knows that once she leaves, there will be no one to protect them. She can’t bear to see that situation, so she took them with her.”

Lu Xuan said with a smile.

"They did take quite a lot of things."

Lord Qingmu gave a bitter smile.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, the Heavenly Tranquility Tree Realm is a precious blessed land of the Heavenly Star Cave. It is acceptable for the Profound Extreme Tree Mother to leave, but it is wrong for her to take away the countless spiritual treasures of heaven and earth within the Tree Realm.”

"Oh, is it so?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan's expression instantly turned cold.

"The Mysterious Tree Mother has lived in the Tree Realm for nearly ten thousand years. The formation of the Tree Realm can be said to be closely related to it, with each other complementing the other. The spiritual objects she took away were not too outrageous."

"Furthermore, Fellow Daoist Qingmu, you keep saying that the Tree Realm is a private blessed land of Tianxing Cave, but when the Xuanji Tree Mother and the plant spirits inside faced life-or-death crises several times before, why didn't Tianxing Cave lend a helping hand?"

"Not only do they not take action, but they also keep coveting and spying on them."

"Now that it's a mutually agreeable situation, why are you still objecting?"

Lu Xuan said confidently.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you..."

"Is this how domineering and unreasonable your Sword Sect acts?"

The Lord of Qingmu Star choked on his words, a hint of anger already lurking beneath his surface.

"That's right, that's how my Sword Sect operates."

Lu Xuan glanced at the Azure Wood Star Lord and the others.

"I've got the Xuanji Tree Mother covered! Even a Nascent Soul cultivator can't stop her!"

"Who is in favor? Who is against?"

(End of this chapter)