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Chapter 556: The Attention of the Bodhi Ancient Tree
The "Ancient Wisdom" talent is possibly the highest-level feedback ability Xiao Ze has encountered! Excited, Xiao Ze quickly delves into understanding this talent. According to the panel's description, the older an entity is, the more unimaginable power it accumulates through historical sedimentation. As the highest-level talent Xiao Ze has come across, it is certainly not to be missed!
Even if the initial effect may not be strong, the potential for growth over time is bound to make Xiao Ze increasingly powerful. Simply put, it's a growth talent with an extraordinarily high ceiling.
Xiao Ze immediately uses his remaining three subsidiary binding slots to bind the "Ancient Wisdom" talent. However, it hasn't provided any feedback yet; the reward requires the Bodhi Ancient Tree to enhance this talent. Once this enhancement process begins, Xiao Ze will start receiving feedback.
Considering the Bodhi Ancient Tree manifests every thousand years and grows a cycle each time, with a total of a hundred cycles to mature, its current appearance signifies its growth cycle. Therefore, Xiao Ze doesn't worry about waiting another thousand years for the feedback from the "Ancient Wisdom" talent.
Whoosh—
One after another, figures descended near Xiao Ze. It was Xun'er leading the Gu Clan members. With a Dou Saint's power, they were able to arrive in the depths of the Barbaric Ancient Realm swiftly, even while protecting their clan members.
Seeing everyone had arrived safely, Xiao Ze gestured towards the direction of the beast horde. Instantly, the corpses of the beasts emitting golden-red light cracked open, and a line of golden Origin Emperor Flame converged into Xiao Ze's hand, forming a blazing golden flame that he quickly put away.
Just as Xiao Ze stored the flame, he sensed a very subtle feeling of being watched. It was almost imperceptible, like the consciousness of this realm was observing him. If it weren't for Xiao Ze's high-level soul power, he might have ignored it.
Reaching this level of perception, Xiao Ze knew it wasn't a mere illusion. He scanned his surroundings but saw no one besides the Gu Clan members. Such a mysterious sensation could only come from the Bodhi Ancient Tree in this realm.
Xiao Ze gazed towards the massive ancient tree thousands of feet away, eyes narrowing. Based on the original story, the Bodhi Ancient Tree hadn't developed complete intelligence, possibly because its power was too great for the world to tolerate a conscious entity. Like the Nine Mysterious Gold Thunder in the Void Thunder Pool, it struggled to gain consciousness. If it hadn't split some power to Xiao Yan, it might not have fully developed sentience.
The Bodhi Ancient Tree likely had a similar issue, or its prolonged existence prevented full cognitive development. In this state, it operated on instinct for self-protection and beneficial actions.
Considering this, Xiao Ze wondered if his displayed power, specifically the Origin Emperor Flame, intrigued the Bodhi Ancient Tree, prompting it to regard him favorably.
With this thought, Xiao Ze didn't dwell further, addressing Xun'er and the others, "Let's go ahead and take a look."
The Gu Clan members nodded eagerly. With Xun'er's protection, they entered the Barbaric Ancient Realm's depths effortlessly, eager to explore before other factions arrived.
Before leaving, Xiao Ze glanced at the beast horde, noting their fierce struggle.
Boom!
The Hun Clan, led by Hun Yu, successfully broke through the beast horde, entering the realm's depths. Hun Yu's previously calm demeanor froze as he noticed another group ahead, moving towards the Bodhi Ancient Tree. It was the Gu Clan, who had refused to join the alliance!
"How did they break through so quickly? They couldn't have done it alone..." Hun Yu's voice trailed off as he realized, "A Dou Saint!"
The Gu Clan had a Dou Saint in their ranks! His surprise and anger were accompanied by relief—they hadn't antagonized the Gu Clan, avoiding potential disaster.
Realizing this, Hun Yu didn't dare follow and compete for the Bodhi Ancient Tree's opportunities. Without a Dou Saint, challenging them would be suicidal.
At this moment, Jiu Feng of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan also broke through the horde. Seeing Hun Yu stationary, he wondered if Hun Yu was waiting to collaborate.
Hun Yu pointed towards the distant Gu Clan. Jiu Feng's eyes widened in surprise but quickly understood—a Dou Saint led the Gu Clan, enabling their swift breakthrough.
"Well, the Gu Clan is playing dirty, sending a Dou Saint. They are determined to get the Bodhi Heart and Bodhi Seed!" Jiu Feng exclaimed angrily. Hun Yu, after a moment of silence, suggested with a smile, "Since the Gu Clan broke the rules, how about we join forces?"
"Agreed," Jiu Feng responded without hesitation, crushing a space jade slip. Seeing this, Hun Yu did the same, summoning their clans' Dou Saints.
With the spatial channels formed, the oppressive presence of Dou Saints emerged, commanding respect and relief among the assembled.
With Dou Saints backing them, Hun Yu and Jiu Feng felt confident in the upcoming contest for the Bodhi Ancient Tree's opportunities.
(End of Chapter)
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