Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 257 A Hundred Lifetimes of Reincarnation, Crushing the Soul Jade!

"Pooh."

Hunyu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, spat out the blood foam, and stared at Lin Ran, who was still motionless inside the tree trunk, his face extremely gloomy.

He knew very well that the previous counterattack was definitely launched by the Bodhi Ancient Tree, and it was a reflection of the Bodhi Ancient Tree's attack! After all, if Lin Ran had made a move, they wouldn't be in this state now, but would have been killed by Lin Ran with a single slap, just like that half-saint puppet!

"Damn it, those who enter the Bodhi Tree first definitely have more opportunities!"

Faced with the protection of the Bodhi Tree, even if Hunyu was burning with jealousy, he could only watch helplessly from here.

As the Soul Jade quieted down, the atmosphere here became heavy. Both sides disliked each other, and the other powerful figures who did not belong to either side did not dare to interfere in the fight. They stood far away, looking for a way to leave.

"The space here is extremely tough, and it's impossible to force our way out. Now, we can only wait for Sect Master Lin to wake up," Jiu Feng said in a low voice.

"Now we can only wait, but the life force here is extremely dense, so waiting for a while shouldn't be a problem," Feng Qing'er said calmly. Of course, she couldn't abandon Lin Ran and leave like this.

"Yeah, but we need to be very careful with those guys during this time."

"Um!"

Everyone nodded slowly. Those guys with Soul Jade were clearly still up in their ways. Even though the so-called claim that comprehending reincarnation under the Bodhi tree would give one the potential to reach the level of a Dou Di was just a legend, these guys were obviously extremely unwilling to accept that Lin Ran was actually like that.

After all, they both knew that, given their respective positions, if Lin Ran could really reach that point, it would undoubtedly be a catastrophe for them!

In this strange space, the concept of time becomes extremely blurred. Because this space cannot be broken through, and because everyone is wary of the power of the Bodhi Tree, no one dares to truly go mad in this space.

After all, that's a terrifying technique that can turn even a half-saint into a puppet!

Although it's a bit stuffy here, at least there's no danger. If they anger the Bodhi Tree with any extreme actions and it turns them into those puppets, then they'll have nowhere to turn for help.

As time passed in this space, everyone gradually entered a state of cultivation. The energy here was full of vitality, which was an excellent tonic for anyone. Moreover, this energy could be used to heal injuries and even clear up some bruises hidden deep in the body. Therefore, during this tedious waiting period, everyone entered a state of cultivation one after another, and after a while, they all made considerable gains.

Of course, during cultivation, Xun'er and the others would always send some people to monitor Hunyu and the others to prevent them from doing anything crazy again. Fortunately, after their last attack, they understood that no matter how crazy they were, it would be useless. Therefore, they did not secretly attack again during this period.

Under this monotonous training, about a month slowly passed in this space.

Throughout the month, the ancient Bodhi tree remained completely still, and Lin Ran, who sat cross-legged within it, was as motionless as a mosquito trapped in amber.

Even his aura vanished from everyone's perception. Sometimes, even Xun'er and the others felt a slight panic, but fortunately, they remained rational and did not do anything because of this slight panic.

However, they were able to maintain their rationality, while the others gradually became uneasy and agitated as time went by. After all, no one wants to be locked up in such a space for the rest of their life. Otherwise, what would be the difference between them and prisoners?

When this frenzy continued for another seven days, someone finally couldn't hold back their rage any longer. Just as these people, with bloodshot eyes, were preparing to make a desperate gamble with the Bodhi Tree, the figure sitting cross-legged in the Bodhi Tree finally trembled slightly. Then, under the gaze of astonished eyes, the eyes that had been closed for a month slowly opened.

As the figure within the ancient Bodhi tree slowly opened his eyes, this space, permeated with the aura of life, suddenly rippled with strange fluctuations.

As everyone gazed at the pair of dark eyes within the ancient tree, they all felt a sense of profound understanding of the world's vicissitudes, a vicissitude that penetrated deep into their souls and could not be faked!

"Aran!"

Xun'er looked at Lin Ran, who had opened his eyes, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and delight.

"Lin Ran's gaze is weird..."

Soul Jade's pupils contracted. In his perception, when Lin Ran's gaze was fixed on them, they had the illusion that even their souls were nakedly exposed before him. This feeling made them extremely uncomfortable.

The entire space was silent, and everyone's gaze was fixed on Lin Ran, who was standing in the ancient Bodhi tree. They had only ever seen people who could cultivate under the Bodhi tree in ancient books, so they had no idea what changes would occur after cultivation.

Under the watchful eyes of many, Lin Ran, standing within the ancient Bodhi tree, appeared somewhat bewildered. His gaze slowly swept over the crowd, and a familiar spark of life began to emerge in his weathered eyes.

"Finally... you're back."

Lin Ran slowly opened his mouth, and a somewhat hoarse voice, even carrying an ancient aura, gently emanated from the ancient Bodhi tree.

Everyone who heard his voice couldn't help but change their expression slightly. This tone was completely different from Lin Ran's before; it sounded more like the voice of an elderly person who had experienced countless years.

However, after that ancient voice rang out, the vicissitudes that filled Lin Ran's eyes gradually subsided until they disappeared completely.

This sense of vicissitude vanished so completely, as if it had retreated entirely into the depths of Lin Ran's soul, making it impossible for anyone to detect.

"call……"

As that sense of vicissitude disappeared, Lin Ran raised his head, exhaled a long breath of emerald green gas, and then stood up from the ancient Bodhi tree. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he slowly stepped out.

When Lin Ran's body touched the Bodhi tree, the surface of the tree rippled, and his body, like liquid, slowly melted out of the incredibly hard Bodhi tree.

"You're finally back."

Stepping out of the Bodhi tree, Lin Ran stretched lazily, his clear laughter instantly putting Xun'er and the others at ease.

That's just right!

"Aran, are you... alright?"

Xun'er walked up quickly, her beautiful eyes scanning Lin Ran's body, and whispered.

"fine."

Lin Ran shook his head, his hand unable to resist stroking Xun'er's soft, black hair, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

To outsiders, it seemed as if he had only spent a month in the Bodhi tree, but he knew that his soul had undergone a hundred reincarnations and trials within the Bodhi tree!

During this period, he experienced too many life-and-death twists and turns, the dangers of which were breathtaking.

Fortunately, he pulled through!

Lin Ran turned around, looking at the ancient Bodhi tree behind him, and patted the trunk of the tree with a smile: "Thank you."

"Splash splash..."

In response to Lin Ran's thanks, the ancient Bodhi tree, which had remained completely still for nearly a month, suddenly swayed and made a rustling sound, much to the amazement of the onlookers.

This thing does indeed possess intelligence, but it seems to disdain paying attention to them!

As the ancient trees swayed, patches of emerald green light suddenly burst forth, as if something was about to burst forth.

Upon seeing the Bodhi Tree's actions, everyone instinctively took a step back. As they retreated, a series of muffled sounds suddenly emanated from within the Bodhi Tree, followed by bursts of emerald green light that shot out from it, finally scattering like celestial maidens scattering flowers, hovering in this space!

"Bodhi seeds!"

Upon seeing these points of light, everyone was taken aback at first, and then a series of shocked exclamations suddenly came out.

"They're all bodhi seeds!"

Hunyu and the others stared in shock at the emerald green light spots, unable to imagine that these Bodhi seeds, which were extremely rare in the outside world, were suddenly sprayed out by the ancient Bodhi tree, numbering nearly twenty.

"Rob!"

After the initial shock, most people's eyes turned bloodshot, and powerful bursts of battle qi suddenly surged out, transforming into light and shadow that frantically grabbed at the green dots of light.

"What are you doing? What are you doing? If it's yours, then take it."

Seeing the reddened eyes of Hun Yu and the others, Lin Ran grinned and waved his hand. The green light spots floating in mid-air seemed to be summoned, and with a whoosh, they dodged the grabs of those people and gathered in his palm in a few flashes.

"My efforts to help you were worthwhile; thank you for your generosity, Brother Bodhi!"

Grabbing the Bodhi seeds, Lin Ran turned his head and laughed loudly at the ancient Bodhi tree. Then, he flicked his finger, and several Bodhi seeds in his hand floated down in front of Xun'er, Feng Qing'er, Gu Qingyang, Jiu Feng, and the others.

"Thank you, Commander Lin!"

Gu Qingyang, Gu Xing, and the others stared intently at the Bodhi seed in front of them. Without any hesitation, they grabbed it and clasped their hands in a fist salute to Lin Ran.

With this Bodhi seed, the chances of these peak Dou Zun people breaking through to the Half-Saint or even Dou Saint level have increased even more!

"Haha, it's nothing."

Lin Ran smiled and shook his head, looking at the group of people with bloodshot eyes in the distance. He flicked his wrist again, and several more missiles flew out, hovering in front of the neutral powerhouses.

Lin Ran's sudden action startled the powerful figures, who then hurriedly grabbed the Bodhi Seed, their eyes filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, Sect Leader Lin!"

"You're welcome. You're welcome to visit my Starfall Pavilion anytime after you leave."

Lin Ran waved his hand, then looked at Hun Yu and the others with a smile. Then, amidst the extremely gloomy faces of Hun Yu and the others, he put all the remaining Bodhi seeds into his storage ring.

"You bastard, you're asking for it!"

Watching Lin Ran's actions, Hun Yu's eyes grew colder and colder. Finally, unable to contain his rage, he roared with murderous intent, which resounded throughout the space.

Hearing the furious roar from the Soul Jade filled with murderous intent, Lin Ran narrowed his eyes.

"The Soul Clan's divine bloodline... does it have some kind of problem with me?"

"Lin Ran, give five Bodhi seeds to my Soul Clan, and this matter can be overlooked." A cold voice slowly came from Soul Jade's mouth: "Otherwise..."

"What else?"

Lin Ran appeared in front of Hun Yu in an instant, and gently placed a hand on Hun Yu's shoulder.

The threatening words that were on the tip of his tongue were abruptly stuck in Hun Yu's throat. The powerful figures from the Soul Palace and the Soul Clan behind him all had bloodshot eyes: "Lin Ran, what do you want to do!"

Lin Ran ignored them, instead looking at the Soul Jade and saying with a smile, "I'm asking you, otherwise what?"

"you……"

Hunyu's aura was weak, and he dared not clash with Lin Ran at all. In his heart, he was screaming wildly!

Lin Ran exuded a terrifying pressure that even the semi-saint level experts in the clan could not match. In fact, even some elders at the Dou Sheng level were no match for Lin Ran.

This guy's cultivation level is definitely not that of an ordinary half-saint; it's absolutely a first-level Dou Sheng!

"Since you have nothing more to say, then there's no need to say anything more."

Looking at the stiff-faced and silent Soul Jade, Lin Ran's smile widened, and an irresistible and terrifying power suddenly erupted from the palm placed on Soul Jade's shoulder.

In an instant, Hunyu's body was completely crushed by this power, along with his soul, leaving nothing behind!

The space within the vast Bodhi tree was deathly silent, and almost everyone wore expressions of astonishment. Even Xun'er and Gu Qingyang were filled with shock at this moment.

This is a member of the Soul Clan with divine bloodline, and yet he just...

"Lin Ran, you're asking for it!"

"Damn bastard, die!!"

Seeing that Soul Jade had been crushed to death by Lin Ran, the members of the Soul Palace were enraged and charged at Lin Ran like madmen. Several of them took out jade slips from their storage rings and crushed them repeatedly, seemingly trying to notify their clan.

Xun'er and the others' expressions changed slightly, but Lin Ran was not in a hurry at all.

In this space, all spaces are sealed off. Not to mention these ordinary space jade slips, even space artifacts created by Soul Emperor and Gu Yuan would probably be useless!

After all, this is inside the Bodhi Ancient Tree, which is powerful enough to rival a Dou Di expert!

"Take your time, don't rush. After you've crushed all the jade slips, it'll be my turn to crush you."

Lin Ran said with a smile, and with a wave of his sleeve, several Soul Hall experts were crushed into dust.

(End of this chapter)