Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 370 Silver Lake
Half a day later, the team slowed down.

The occasional bird calls from the Silver Lake Moon are a signal.

Gradually, the group encountered more and more forest tribes.

Treants, wild elves, wood monsters, night leopards, druids, stone golems, and many other creatures appeared one after another.

The Flourishing Roots explained that the Tree People world originally had many forest tribes, but most of them were wiped out by the giant insects, and the remaining tribes went into hiding.

Before long, the group passed through a dense jungle and came to a huge silver lake nestled at the foot of a high mountain.

The lake is surrounded by lush green grass and treehouses standing side by side.

Various forest tribes live around Silver Lake.

"We're even," said the Flourishing Roots.

"We're even." Yin Huyue turned and left.

Azure Flame asked, "Are treants and wild elves on such bad terms?"

"When the wild elves were at their peak, they did a lot of harm to the treants. Later, we treants couldn't stand it anymore, so we reduced our contact with them, which luckily saved us from destruction. Now, we only associate with the kind wild elves. We don't treat the bad-tempered wild elves as human beings, and they ignore us too. It's fine."

"Let's go for a stroll around Silver Lake. The scenery here is quite nice, and the Tree People sometimes come here for vacation."

"Xiao Yong, you come here often, so you're practically a local. Don't forget to treat us."

Xiao Yong stood there, stunned, then shook his head frantically and started chattering incoherently.

Flourishing Roots laughed loudly, “He said he’s poor, eats dirt all day, and can’t afford to treat us.”

After walking for a while, a few wild elves passed by, and then they heard them whispering to each other.

Everyone's expressions changed slightly.

The little wild elves first mocked Xiao Yong, then the treant, and finally Cang Fei Zhi Yan and Zhou Leng.

Azure Flame asked, "What is the strongest level of the wild elves here?"

"Grandmaster".

"Never mind then, I'll wait until I advance to Legendary level."

“Wild elves really have no manners,” Zhou Leng said.

"You'll get used to it, otherwise, what kind of wild elves are they? We treants helped them so many times back then, and they still cursed us behind our backs. Now you understand why I confronted Silverlake Moon, right?"

"Let's fight together next time," Azure Flame laughed.

The group strolled around Silver Lake, occasionally encountering Tree People or other groups, and would greet them kindly.

When encountering wild elves, pretend you don't see them.

There are all sorts of shops along the shore of Silver Lake.

Some things here are very cheap and can be bartered, so everyone exchanged for some specialties from the Flute Forest.

After exploring Silver Lake Town, the group found a spacious meadow.

Zhou Leng took out a large camping tent, Cang Fei Zhi Yan used a magic spirit hut, and the four treants stayed in the open.

Upon entering the tent, Zhou Leng used the Stone-Cutting Gold Thread to cut the ancient tree fossil into pill-sized pieces, took one out, and put it in his mouth.

A faint musty smell spread in my mouth.

Then, it transforms into a rich woody scent.

Then, the woody scent fades, forming a slightly sweet, cool, and somewhat minty woody aroma.

It had a peculiar smell, both foul and fragrant.

Zhou Leng swallowed it into his stomach, casually consuming one-fifth of the total amount, and then used the Star Phoenix Resurrection Technique.

The moment the exercise begins, it feels as if my stomach is on fire.

A strong life force spread out, circulating along the path of the Star Phoenix Returning to Heaven Technique, rapidly condensing into Star Phoenix Feathers.

The life force of Mammoth Lake is faint and elusive, like a thin layer of snow at the entrance.

The life force of the Tree of Life is like a warm, ever-flowing hot spring.

The vibrant life force of the juice is as sweet as sugared fruit, sweet and refreshing.

The life force of this ancient fossilized tree is like moist mud.

I felt uncomfortable no matter what, but there was a strange energy about it.

Previously, Flourishing Roots said that absorbing ancient tree fossils would cause hallucinations and excitement, but so far, I haven't felt anything.

An hour later, the absorption was complete.

The number of Star Phoenix Feathers has increased by 22.

It's faster than cultivating in the white mist of life.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a fossil of the ancient tree of life.

Logically, after absorbing one piece, the body should feel exceptionally full, like being stuffed.

But I felt nothing.

Zhou Leng ate another fifth of the food and continued cultivating.

After absorbing the nutrients for one hour, the number of Star Phoenix Feathers increased by 23.

No sensation, no hallucination.

Zhou Leng looked at the ancient tree fossil with increasing curiosity.

I can sense the aura of ancient tree fossils. After entering Silver Lake Town, I felt the same way and could always detect the presence of ancient tree fossils in some places.

However, it can only detect large pieces, not small fragments.

At the same time, the absorption process is different from others.

The Tree of Life is also special to me.

"I definitely don't have any special physique. It's most likely related to Senior Tree. After all, the Frost Giant Tree is still a tree."

They gradually absorbed ancient tree fossils.

Ultimately, 105 more Star Phoenix Feathers were added.

Zhou Leng was puzzled.

"Theoretically, the effect of tree-man fossils isn't that strong."

"The life force contained in the tree man fossil is equivalent to the heart of a tree man of the same volume."

"But the actual power boost I gained from this small piece of tree fossil far exceeded that from the tree heart."

“Power cannot be created out of thin air. It is very likely that the actual power of the tree-man fossil far exceeds that of the tree-man heart, but the tree-man and others have limited utilization rates, while my utilization rate is very high.”

"Of course, the government's 'medicinal supplements' should also play a role. Even if it only increases by about 30%, the total amount is still huge."

After finishing his meal, Zhou Leng carefully sensed his body.

Not only did the Star Phoenix's feathers increase, and its physical vitality improve, but its bones also showed a noticeable slight improvement. Moreover, it was the most important property of its bones that was enhanced.

toughness.

Bones that are too rigid often suffer from reduced flexibility.

The tree-man fossils seem to contain the power of the Tree of Life itself. This power enters the bones, causing subtle changes in their structure, making them more resilient while remaining hard.

This means it can withstand stronger impacts and is no longer as prone to breakage as it used to be.

Zhou Leng yawned, feeling somewhat tired.

"After all, he has been cultivating the Star Phoenix Rejuvenation Technique..."

Zhou Leng thought to himself, said hello to his friends outside, and drifted off to sleep.

I was still wondering before going to bed why other people felt excited after eating, but I felt sleepy.

Hazy and indistinct, confused and bewildered.

Zhou Leng found himself transformed into a small green seedling, taking root in the earth.

It is about a foot tall.

Wind and sun, frost and snow, the cycle of the sun and moon...

The tree roots grow longer and longer, covering an increasingly larger area, and their ability to absorb nutrients becomes stronger and stronger.

The tree trunk slowly grows, constantly branching out and spreading its leaves.

Flying insects hovered, and birds and beasts roosted.

Everything was slow, but everything was peaceful and comfortable.

Peaceful years, leisurely days.

Slowly, it grew from one foot tall to two meters, and just as it was about to sprout new branches, it snapped with a loud crack.

Lightning flashed brightly, and thunder roared down.

The sapling was charred black, its leaves scattered, and its trunk shattered.

The roots of the tree were charred and smoking; it was uprooted, leaving a large pit.

"That's really ruthless..."

Zhou Leng suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with confusion.

The dream I just had was so real; I remember it perfectly clearly after waking up.

It's strange that I had this dream after eating an ancient tree fossil.

Zhou Leng thought for a moment, then sensed his body; his fatigue dissipated, and he felt completely satisfied, both physically and mentally.

I checked the time and realized I'd only slept for half an hour.

Zhou Leng stepped out of the tent and sought out Maoshengzhigen to inquire about the dream.

They found nothing, and had never heard of the Tree Man.

Lush Roots said, "I've been gathering information and heard that there have been frequent earthquakes around Silver Lake recently, and more ancient tree fossils have appeared than before. Hehe, thanks to Aiden and Brightlight who were chasing us, we were driven here. We've turned misfortune into blessing."

Cang Fei Zhi Yan looked at Zhou Leng and said, "Have you finished your cultivation? If you have, let's go search for ancient tree fossils. With Xiao Yong around, we have a natural advantage, right?"

Xiao Yong nodded excitedly. Its huge body, five meters long and nearly two meters tall, looked just like a giant brown maggot, yet it was adorable.

"Let's go!" Zhou Leng said without saying a word.

After quickly tidying up, the group headed out of Yinhu Town.

Suddenly, a faint rumbling sound came from one direction.

The entire town looked in that direction.

Many people cheered softly, while others rushed straight ahead.

"There was an earthquake there; there's a high chance of finding ancient tree fossils. Let's go!"

After saying that, the six members of the team, plus Xiao Yong, headed straight ahead.

“Don’t let Xiao Yong’s lack of fighting skills fool you, he’s a treasure hunter! We’ll take care of taking over the territory, and Xiao Yong will be in charge of finding ancient tree fossils.”

Xiao Yong proudly shook the drill head and crawled forward quickly with the others. Although his legs were not visible, his speed was not slow at all.

After running for more than ten minutes, they suddenly heard a loud sonic boom.

"That's the sound of a Grandmaster running at full speed, everyone be careful."

Suddenly, a mournful dragon roar tore through the sky, the sound carrying for hundreds of kilometers.

The location of the sound was very close to the location of the earthquake.

"Blood of Tyranny, you madman! He obtained the Heart of Life, kill him! He's injured, kill him too..."

The sound stopped suddenly.

Upon hearing that voice, everyone felt as if they were being subjected to immense pressure, and they suddenly stopped, overwhelmed by a deep sense of fear.

Several seconds later, everyone slowly regained consciousness.

“That dragon is a Grandmaster, and very likely a Great Grandmaster,” said Lush Root.

Zhou Leng said, "It should be, otherwise the dragon's might wouldn't be so strong. An ordinary Grandmaster dragon wouldn't make us lose our composure."

Cangfei Zhiyan suddenly sighed and said, "I know the owner of this voice. If I'm not mistaken, it should be the Grandmaster Dragon, Tianbai Zhiyun, a white dragon that is expected to advance to demigod, only weaker than a few dragons such as Chihong Zhitong."

Zhou Leng said, "Grandmaster Bai Long, looking across the Ten Realms, is probably among the strongest, isn't he?"

"Of course. Our legendary teacher has commented on the powerhouses of the Ten Realms. He believed that the Blood of Tyranny and the Cloud of Heaven were on the same level. Now it seems that the Blood of Tyranny is probably on the same level as the Crimson-Eyed Queen."

The Flourishing Roots said, "Don't you think the key point is the Ancient Heart of Life? That's a treasure that even Martial Saints and demigods would want. It's the essence of an entire Tree of Life, sealed underground for countless millennia."

Do you think we have a chance to get involved in this key area?

"We may not have a chance, but other grandmasters will care."

"Would an ordinary grandmaster dare to cause trouble for someone with the Blood of Tyranny?"

"He's injured."

Zhou Leng's heart skipped a beat.

Although the Blood of Tyranny is fierce and cruel, it has always been good to itself.

Cangfei Zhiyan said, "The enemies of the Blood of Tyranny are all over the Ten Realms. The Grandmasters he has killed are from all races, but of course, the most Sea Demon Grandmasters have died at his hands. Once this news spreads, the Grandmasters of the Ten Realms will definitely come here and join forces to hunt him down."

"That is, after all, the Cloud of the White Sky. The Blood of Tyranny will definitely not win easily."

"Hey, he killed several of our Tree Masters and took their hearts. He deserved it!" Flourishing Roots lowered his voice so low that Xiao Yong, who was standing next to him, almost didn't hear it.

Zhou Leng gazed in the direction from which the sound came and sighed, "These are turbulent times."

(End of this chapter)