BTTH : Emperor Yang

Chapter 723: Beneath the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree (2)

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"The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is the kind of heaven-and-earth treasure that could easily rank among the top three in the entire Dou Qi Continent. To say that it poses no danger at all—that’s simply impossible."

Xiao Yan’s face showed a thoughtful look as he spoke softly. "Besides, this ancient tree has existed for countless years. By now, it should’ve already developed its own intelligence."

Hearing this, Xian’er and the others all nodded slightly. If this Bodhisattva Ancient Tree truly had developed its own spirit and even cultivated, then without a doubt, it would be one of the most terrifying existences on the entire Dou Qi Continent.

With such an enormous size and vitality, even the few dozen of them here wouldn’t be enough to fill the gaps between its teeth.

"Brother Wei, what do you think?" Xiao Yan’s gaze turned toward Wei Yang.

Wei Yang neither confirmed nor denied—he simply nodded slightly, "Perhaps."

At that moment—

"Mr. Wei, we finally made it all the way here. Why stop now, right before we reach the destination?" Hun Yu asked with a faint smile as he led his group forward a few steps.

Wei Yang clasped his hands behind his back, giving Hun Yu a sidelong glance as he replied indifferently, "If you want to go, then go ahead. No need to worry about me. Please, be my guest."

Upon hearing that, Hun Yu didn’t move forward—instead, he quickly took two steps back and waved his hands repeatedly. "Among everyone here, Mr. Wei, your strength is the greatest. How could I possibly be so arrogant as to take the lead?"

At those words, everyone present let out a few dry laughs.

Anyone who could make it here was no simple person, and certainly no fool. Faced with a chance like the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, who would honestly give way just because someone was stronger?

What a joke.

Hun Yu didn’t seem to mind their fake smiles. His face still carried that same warm, gentle smile. But inside, seeing Wei Yang refuse to take the bait and rush forward to scout ahead—instead staying calm and composed—Hun Yu couldn’t help feeling a twinge of disappointment.

"So, this country bumpkin from the barren northwestern actually knows the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is dangerous? Otherwise, with his strength, shouldn’t he be eager to seize this almost effortless opportunity?" Hun Yu narrowed his eyes, muttering silently in his heart.

He had originally planned to provoke Wei Yang into making the first move, so he could act accordingly—if luck was on his side, he might even be able to kill Wei Yang here. At worst, Wei Yang would end up heavily injured, removing the greatest threat.

Unfortunately, the man clearly wasn’t as ignorant or impulsive as he had hoped. That made things... troublesome.

Hun Yu’s thumb unconsciously rubbed against the ring on his finger.

At that moment—

"Just say what you know," Wei Yang said coldly. "No one here is an idiot—and I’m certainly not. Don’t bother playing petty tricks. My patience is limited, and I suggest you don’t try testing it. Otherwise, I won’t mind dealing with you first."

His tone carried an undercurrent of threat. The implication was clear: if your next words don’t satisfy me, you can die right here.

Upon hearing that, there was a rustle as everyone who had been watching with interest—including the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan led by Jiu Feng—instantly backed away, putting some distance between themselves and Hun Yu.

Their expressions seemed to say: ’Go ahead, Mr. Wei. Beat him to death. We’ve been wanting to do that ourselves, and we’ve got nothing to do with him anyway.’

Hun Yu’s smile stiffened for a moment. Then, his slightly furrowed brows quickly relaxed again as he chuckled. "Mr. Wei, you jest. But since you’ve asked, I naturally wouldn’t dare keep secrets. Allow me to share what I know."

As he spoke, he pointed ahead at the massive Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. "That is our goal for this expedition. However, even though we’ve broken through the beast tide, the real challenge still lies ahead—the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree itself."

"Oh?" Hearing that, everyone’s hearts stirred, though none looked surprised. Their gazes remained fixed on Hun Yu, waiting for him to continue.

"In one of my Hun Clan’s ancient records, it was written that one of our ancestors once encountered this Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. However, he disappeared soon after."

"When our clan’s experts received his message and went to rescue him, both our ancestor and the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree had completely vanished."

Hun Yu smiled faintly. "I may not know the exact details of what happened, but I’m certain—our ancestor most likely perished. And I suspect his death came at the hands of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree."

"Moreover, that ancestor’s strength was at the Ban Sheng level—no weaker than Mr. Wei, perhaps even stronger!"

"Ban Sheng!"

Those words caused everyone’s expressions to shift slightly. Even a Ban Sheng-level expert had mysteriously vanished because of this Bodhisattva Ancient Tree?

"So, everyone, don’t underestimate it. The most dangerous thing we’ll face on this journey... is that tree." Hun Yu said slowly.

"So that’s why you were trying to push Mr. Wei forward earlier—hoping he’d go test the danger for you first, huh?" Gu Qingyang said with a sidelong glance.

"Brother Qingyang, that’s a bit much, don’t you think?" Hun Yu narrowed his eyes slightly with a faint smile.

He said nothing more, simply took a step forward, and began walking straight toward the enormous Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. No choice—he’d been forced onto the stage by Gu Qingyang’s words. If he didn’t act now and just stood there like an idiot, Wei Yang really might make a move on him.

Gu Qingyang, damn your ancestors! You just wait.

On the surface, Hun Yu appeared calm, but inside, he was already cursing furiously, gritting his teeth in hatred. To be suddenly undermined by someone like Gu Qingyang, who’d kept silent the whole time and then backstabbed him with one sentence Hun Yu now felt both miserable and cornered.

Still, since things had come to this point, he might as well take the opportunity to test out just what kind of strange power this Bodhisattva Ancient Tree possessed.

As for the others?

With the temptation of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree in front of them, Hun Yu wasn’t the least bit worried that they’d hang back.

Wei Yang? He’d just endure him for now. A mere Ban Sheng—and he acts all arrogant? Damn it!

"Everyone, stay alert." Wei Yang’s gaze swept over Hun Yu and the distant Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.

He spoke calmly, then took a step forward and followed after him. Seeing this, everyone nodded slightly. After a brief hesitation, they too followed in Wei Yang’s footsteps, quietly circulating their Dou Qi.

Whether Hun Yu’s words were true or false, and no matter how dangerous this Bodhisattva Ancient Tree might be, after all the effort they had spent to get here, turning back now simply wasn’t an option.

Their mindset was simple—we’ve come this far already.

Then, Jiu Feng and the other remaining groups, along with several Dou Zun-level independents, also hesitated for a moment before stepping forward one after another.

Their thoughts were the same—after spending so much energy and risk to reach this place, to give up now just because of Hun Yu’s warning and slink away in defeat would be unbearable for anyone. They’d come this far—there was no turning back.

Across the vast grassland, several groups advanced toward the towering ancient tree in the distance, maintaining a steady pace and keeping some distance from one another.

"You all be careful," Wei Yang’s voice suddenly echoed in everyone’s minds as they drew nearer to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.

"Something feels wrong. The tree’s vitality may seem abundant and pure, but hidden within it is a faint, cold gray aura. That grayness carries traces of negative human emotion—it’s deeply sinister."

As the distance closed, Wei Yang transmitted his voice to Xiao Yan and the others again. "This tree... it feels like it’s been tainted or cursed by something."

Hearing that, Xiao Yan, Xian’er, and Ah Da all froze mid-step, their eyes narrowing slightly in shock and disbelief.

They hadn’t sensed anything like that themselves. But Wei Yang’s words—they had no reason to doubt them. Moreover, as they drew even closer, that uneasy, inexplicable feeling within them became clearer and clearer.

What truly shocked them, though, was the terrifying implication behind Wei Yang’s words.

The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree—tainted or cursed? Heavens! If that were true...

Then what kind of horrifying existence could possibly contaminate or curse a divine treasure ranked among the top three in the entire world?

The mere thought was chilling beyond belief!

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