The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

"What are they doing?"

"Are they fighting over water resources?"

"It can't be that bad..."

A few hundred meters away, there were more than twenty people engaged in a fierce battle.

Beside them was an oasis no bigger than a football field.

It turns out that this secret realm is not entirely composed of gravel; there are also oases.

In the oasis, besides a large tree and some low shrubs, there is also a small pond.

The environment here is hot, and the water consumption is extremely high.

But only one day has passed, and everyone should have brought plenty of water, so it's unlikely that they'd start fighting over it now.

Moreover, judging from their clothing, they were not two groups, but rather three.

"Look what that is!"

Just as she was wondering, Zhu Qiaoqian suddenly exclaimed softly and pointed to the only tall tree in the oasis.

It is over a hundred meters tall, with a straight trunk and no branches, until many large leaves grow at the top. Although it is not a species from Earth, it is seven or eight parts similar to a coconut tree.

The key point is that right in the center of those large leaves at the top of the tree, there was a round red gem the size of a football!

It gleams in the sunlight, its texture resembling that of minerals or even metals, and is by no means just a similar fruit.

Gems are growing on trees?

"That's a Star Fruit!"

Just then, Song Hui suddenly spoke, his voice tinged with excitement.

Star Fruit?

The name was quite fitting, but no one had ever heard of it before, so everyone couldn't help but look at Song Hui.

"The so-called Star Fruits vary in shape and color, and even their growing environments are vastly different. Some grow underground, some grow on trees, and some even grow in volcanoes. But they have one thing in common: they are all nurtured by absorbing a large amount of cosmic energy."

"Cosmic energy!"

"Yes, so it is very helpful for Star Core Realm cultivation. Even if it is not refined into a potion, it can be directly taken and absorbed to greatly improve the Star Core Realm cultivation progress."

Song Hui's voice grew increasingly solemn, his eyes fixed intently on the fruit.

"A Star Fruit of this size should be enough for any one of us to break through to the Star Core Realm."

In an instant, everyone's eyes widened.

He looked at the Star Fruit again, his eyes burning with desire.

Unexpectedly, this strange fruit turned out to be such a magical treasure.

As expected of a secret realm, it is indeed full of opportunities!

While marveling at this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but glance at Song Hui beside him. He was usually quiet and reserved, but he was unexpectedly knowledgeable enough to recognize such a rare treasure.

This is not as simple as just reading more books.

Sure enough, those who have connections all have impressive backgrounds.

"Then what do we do?"

Feng Qi asked a question, and everyone looked at Dugu Feiying and Liu Wuji respectively.

Should they join the fight for this precious Star Fruit, or continue on their journey to their destination?

If we join the fray, given the current situation, acquiring it won't be easy, and we're likely to suffer losses.

But if they give it up, it would be such a waste that it could allow one of them to break through to the Star Core Realm and advance to the War General Realm.

Of course, there is also a great deal of uncertainty about continuing the journey.

Because it's uncertain whether other teams will get there first, even if they arrive first like last time, there's no guarantee they can cultivate there safely. After all, the competition for these energy points will only intensify as time goes on.

After all, there's only so much residual cosmic energy; if others absorb more, you'll absorb less.

As time goes on, the remaining energy in the outer areas diminishes, forcing them to explore deeper into the secret realm. And the further they go, the greater the danger becomes.

"Fight!"

"Walk!"

Dugu Feiying and Liu Wuji spoke at the same time, then looked at each other and both frowned.

The two disagreed.

In reality, both decisions would feel regrettable and risky, and it's normal for the two to have disagreements.

Song Hui and Zhu Qiaoqian stood beside Dugu Feiying, while Feng Qi and Liu Fudi stood close to Liu Wuji, their positions clearly distinct.

After a brief moment of eye contact, they suddenly turned to look at Lu Yuan together.

Along the way, Dugu Feiying and the others had already realized that although Lu Yuan was also a member of the Star Dou Squad, as the Southern Dou, he was not entirely of one mind with Liu Wuji and the others.

Moreover, Feng Qi harbored a subtle hostility towards Lu Yuan.

Separating now would be too dangerous, and subsequent actions would also be very disadvantageous, so neither side intends to go their separate ways.

In this way, only the minority can obey the majority, and Lu Yuan's opinion becomes extremely important.

"If nothing changes in another half hour, we'll leave."

Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

variable?

Everyone frowned. What variable? Could it be that other martial artists who happened to be passing by joined in?

But that would only make the situation more chaotic, and wouldn't change anything.

"it is good."

Dugu Feiying nodded and agreed immediately.

Even if nothing changes, since you've already waited half an hour, why not give it a shot?

Since Dugu Feiying had agreed, Liu Wuji didn't say anything more. Although time was precious, it was only half an hour, so he would wait.

As time passed, Lu Yuan and his group stood still, waiting quietly.

The battle between the twenty-odd people involved became increasingly fierce!

Although Lu Yuan and his group did not make a move, their mere presence created an invisible pressure.

Whoosh!

A moment later, someone finally couldn't hold back any longer. With a swift movement, they rushed towards the large tree in the center of the oasis, wanting to seize the Star Fruit first.

Upon seeing this, the man's opponent did not hesitate at all and immediately gave chase.

Meanwhile, the other fighters also temporarily stopped fighting and rushed into the oasis.

First come, first served; if someone else gets there first, it'll be hard to take it back.

"Should we go in?"

Seeing that those people were about to pick the Star Fruit, Song Hui asked anxiously.

He is usually quite calm, so his urgency this time shows how much he cares about this Star Fruit.

"Wait a little longer! It should be here soon!"

Lu Yuan's expression was serious, but he reached out to stop him.

What's fast?

Dugu Feiying frowned, but since he had agreed to wait for half an hour and the time had not yet come, he could not say anything more.

Grit your teeth and keep enduring.

"What's going on!"

But at that moment, something unexpected happened on the field.

Within the oasis, the struggle intensified. One person, who was at the forefront, was surrounded and attacked by the others, instantly suffering severe injuries.

After he reached the bottom, the weeds and shrubs in the oasis suddenly seemed to come alive, like tendrils, instantly wrapping around and enveloping him.

Although the man was injured, he was still a ninth-level martial artist and tried to break free. But to his surprise, he couldn't tear through the seemingly delicate weeds and shrubs at all.

Immediately afterwards, under everyone's watchful eyes, the person was dragged underground.

"really."

Seeing this, Lu Yuan let out a soft snort and a cold smile.