Perfect World: I Am Eternal

Chapter 393 The Demonized Divine Tree

The ancient tree of life, with its verdant glow and crystal-clear appearance, is enveloped in a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

The only drawback is that all the trees are bare, without any tender leaves, which makes them seem to lack vitality.

"What a pity! The Tree of Life, or the Divine Tree of Life, was a divine medicine in the previous era!" Lan Xian sighed.

Looking around, there is more than one desolate ancient tree, its branches and trunks vigorous, like coiled dragons lying dormant here, covering the entire mountain range.

One can imagine how prosperous this place was back then, with a vast area planted with miraculous medicinal herbs; it was practically a treasure land only immortals could possess.

However, after a great battle, the owner of the herb garden perished, and all the Trees of Life withered away.

There are even rumors that in ancient times, a longevity elixir—the Immortal Tree of Life—once grew here.

Unfortunately, by this era, this immortal tree had long since disappeared, and it is unknown whether it has withered and died like the trees here.

Of course, the elixir of immortality is different from the divine medicine. It has strong vitality and even if someone perishes, they will eventually be reborn.

However, it's uncertain who will get the elixir when that day comes.

"Damn it, this is a miracle drug..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan was overcome with grief and cried out in anguish, as if a loved one had passed away.

Lan Xian was startled. Seeing his expression, she was speechless. Was his reaction really that big?

But it's understandable; after all, anyone who sees a withered grove of sacred trees would feel immense regret.

"Since they've all withered and died, their medicinal properties have been lost, and their essence has gradually dissipated, what are we still doing here?" Lin Fan wondered.

"Because of their trees... watch out!" Blue Fairy suddenly shouted.

"Buzz!"

At that moment, the once desolate forest of sacred trees seemed to come alive, its trunks glowing with a vibrant, emerald green light.

At the same moment, a terrifying wave emanated, and the ancient tree branches of life writhed like a winding dragon, crashing towards the two of them.

"when!"

Lin Fan raised his fist to meet the attack, and a crisp metallic sound rang out, sparks flying everywhere, as if two pieces of divine metal were colliding.

"So hard! What's going on? Did these trees come back to life after they died?" he asked in surprise.

It should be noted that even if one cannot use magic here, his unparalleled physical body is not something that plants can directly confront.

Furthermore, even a living divine medicine should not possess such combat power, unless it is a special existence such as the Heavenly Divine Tree or the Myriad Poison Divine Tree.

"The Tree of Life is indeed dead, but don't forget, this place is a battlefield for immortals, and it has too many strange things."

"Not only did immortals perish here, but many other living beings also perished here. The resulting evil aura of immortality lingered and eventually corrupted this sacred forest."

As Lan Xian explained, she held a sharp weapon, her movements graceful as she dodged the thick branches while simultaneously slashing at the tree trunk.

In fact, the divine trees are dead and devoid of any spirituality. What controls them now is the evil energy of the immortals.

"boom!"

Lin Fan unleashed a punch, golden blood energy surging forth, every inch of his body radiating divine light, possessing explosive power.

In an instant, his blood energy affected time and disrupted space, displaying unparalleled divine power!
"Crack!"

This time, even the ancient tree of life, as hard as divine metal, had its branches shattered inch by inch, unable to withstand Lin Fan's fist strike.

Lan Xian was dumbfounded. Was her junior brother's physical body really that powerful?
However, before the two could think further, something surprising happened.

The green glow shimmered, and the vital energy surged forth. The branches of the ancient tree of life, which had been shattered, grew back at an extremely fast speed.

"Hmm, can't these trees be killed?" Lin Fan frowned. "The Ancient Tree of Life is rooted here, constantly absorbing the evil energy of the immortal path. The only way to completely destroy it is to dig out its heart," Lan Xian said.

In addition, she also mentioned that the heartwood is the most essential part of the sacred tree, and it has the effect of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones.

Most importantly, it contains the aura of immortality. If used for refining medicine, extracting its essence would be of great benefit to cultivating immortality.

"I see!" Lin Fan exclaimed in delight, his eyes shining brightly.

"kill!"

With a roar, he unleashed the ultimate power of his physical body, even with his magical power restricted, truly showcasing the formidable strength of his precious physique.

On the surface, it appears slender with skin as white as jade, but its body is extremely strong, bursting forth with overwhelming blood energy, as if a celestial furnace had been brought in.

With a bang, the void itself was shattered by the blazing fist energy, let alone the thick tree branches.

Immediately afterward, Lin Fan leaped up and rushed towards an ancient tree of life at lightning speed, like a celestial dragon soaring through the sky.

When he threw another punch, the sounds of dragons roaring and tigers howling rang out, and strange phenomena appeared!
"boom!"

A divine tree, as green as jade, exploded, sending fragments of wood flying and revealing a prismatic crystal inside—the tree's heart!
Lin Fan grabbed it in his palm. Its surface was smooth and warm like jade, with a crystal-clear luster. It didn't look like tree bark, but rather like a piece of bone.

If you crack open a layer of crystal skin, a refreshing fragrance will instantly waft out, filled with rich life essence, making your pores open wide.

"What a wonderful thing!" Lin Fan exclaimed, his immortal energy trembling slightly, as if he wanted to greedily absorb the green viscous liquid.

Lan Xian was startled and somewhat surprised that her junior brother had obtained a tree heart so quickly with his bare hands; his physical strength was abnormally strong.

"Shh!"

At this moment, the other divine trees erupted, shining brightly, and all surrounded them, launching their fiercest attack.

Although they are not tall, less than ten feet, the trees are vigorous, and the cracked bark is as hard as armor, making them difficult to move.

Ordinary creatures that come here, with their magical power suppressed, are no match for them at all.

The skeletons scattered throughout the mountains are the best proof.

"Don't linger. Once we've taken the tree heart, let's leave quickly!" Lan Xian's dress fluttered, her long, light blue hair shining brightly.

She used a secret treasure, mixed with some immortal gold, and with a snap, split open a divine tree, obtaining a wooden crystal.

"I need a large quantity, let me get a few more!" Lin Fan said. There was no other way; his body consumed far more resources than the average person.

However, he planned to finish the battle quickly, as being surrounded by a large number of ancient trees would be disastrous and he would be in danger.

The next moment, a luminous divine disc rose up; it was the only grotto-heaven, as dazzling as a sun.

Upon its first appearance, runes shone, rules intertwined, and the aura of the Great Dao permeated the area, forming a mysterious field.

"I can use magic now!" Lin Fan exclaimed in delight. The field and the restrictions in the mountains countered each other, allowing him to briefly regain his divine power.

In an instant, his vital energy surged forth, burning fiercely like flames. He pointed his fingers like a sword and tore several ancient trees apart in one fell swoop.

"You can use magical techniques now?!"

Lan Xian was shocked by what she saw. This junior brother seemed to be even more abnormal and mysterious than she had imagined.

"boom!"

Lin Fan unleashed powerful, sweeping movements, his entire body crackling with golden lightning, condensing into a thunderous battle blade. He chased after the ancient trees, slashing them down as easily as cutting vegetables.

In no time, the dozen or so ancient trees that had surrounded them all fell down, their trunks broken into pieces, leaving only their heartwood.

But that wasn't the end of it. Lin Fan took the initiative and ventured deep into the mountains, transforming into a killing machine to continue collecting the emerald prisms.

(End of this chapter)