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Chapter 567: The Curtain Falls
Xiao Ze's thoughts flashed briefly, and he soon rose to his feet and walked outside the Bodhi Tree. As Xiao Ze moved on his own, the seemingly impregnable Bodhi Tree slowly rippled, allowing him free passage.
"Brother Xiao Ze!" Xun'er joyfully approached him, inspecting him from head to toe to ensure he was unharmed, then reached out and grasped Xiao Ze's arm. She refrained from publicly asking about his condition, knowing the potential implications of discussing the powers of Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree in front of everyone. Even though everyone present was allied, the matter related to the Dou Di realm, necessitating extreme caution.
"Thank you all for waiting," Xiao Ze gently patted Xun'er's hand and addressed the crowd with a smile.
"It's a relief that you are safe, Sir Xiao Ze. We have encountered no dangers while waiting here," the others returned his greeting with a bow, their eyes flickering with curiosity. Seeing Xiao Ze not mentioning his experiences, they dared not probe further. If the legends were true, this was a matter concerning the Dou Di realm, not likely to be shared openly.
As Xiao Ze and the others exchanged pleasantries, the vast Bodhi Tree trembled slightly, emitting a dazzling emerald glow. Everyone on guard, their Dou Qi circulated as they tensely watched the tree. Amidst their intense gaze, the Bodhi Tree trembled slightly, emitting a series of subtle thuds. Soon, emerald light points flew from the tree, gathering around Xiao Ze. The sight of the emerald lights' true form—Bodhi Seeds—made everyone's eyes widen. These were extremely rare and valuable.
Previously, they had not set their sights on the Bodhi Heart, knowing well the difficulty of obtaining it amid the countless powerful beings drawn to the newly emerged Bodhi Tree. Comparatively, acquiring Bodhi Seeds seemed slightly more feasible.
However, seeing the seeds spontaneously orbiting Xiao Ze, they were both amazed and puzzled. Could these be gifts from the Bodhi Tree to Xiao Ze?
Xiao Ze opened his palm, and the Bodhi Seeds settled into it like swallows returning to their nest. "Thank you, Elder Bodhi," he expressed his gratitude, and the tree's branches swayed in response, then began to tremble.
"Is the Bodhi Tree preparing to retreat into the earth's core again?" Little Fairy Doctor speculated upon seeing this activity.
"According to ancient records, indeed it is," Xun'er affirmed, watching the great tree. "After releasing the Bodhi Seeds, it will hide again until it has gathered enough energy to re-emerge."
As they conversed, the Bodhi Tree shook vigorously, and a radiant green light blossomed from its base. As this green light spread, the Bodhi Tree melted into a liquid form and sank into the earth.
Everyone was astonished; so this was how the Bodhi Tree concealed itself from the world. No wonder even Dou Saints had trouble locating it.
As the Bodhi Tree departed, numerous fierce beasts from the depths of the Wild Ancient Territory gathered, eager to reclaim their domains. Everyone's expression changed slightly at the sight.
"Let's leave now and discuss further later," Xiao Ze suggested, watching the converging beasts. While these creatures were trivial to him, slaughtering them offered no benefit.
Everyone nodded at Xiao Ze's words. "Sir Xiao Ze is right; this deep in the Wild Ancient Territory is not a place for discussions."
"Please don't resist; I will take you out," Xiao Ze said, waving his hand. A mysterious force enveloped everyone, and before the beasts could gather, they all vanished.
On a towering mountain in the central region of the Wild Ancient Territory, Xiao Ze and the others reappeared. Xiao Yan's expression shifted at the change in scenery, the skill beyond his understanding.
Although it involved manipulating space, the intricacy of Xiao Ze's method was incomprehensible to him. Xiao Ze didn't keep all the Bodhi Seeds to himself; instead, he distributed them according to the power dynamics present, sharing generously with the allied forces present.
After the distribution, everyone expressed their gratitude, knowing well that obtaining the Bodhi Seeds was largely due to Xiao Ze's efforts. And considering Xiao Ze's apparent good standing with the Bodhi Tree, it seemed the tree had intended the seeds solely for him.
"Now that this matter has concluded, staying further in the Wild Ancient Territory serves no purpose. Let's return to the alliance," Xiao Ze decided. For convenience, he conjured a thunderbolt warship, leading everyone back to the alliance.
On the journey, Xiao Ze meditated on the capabilities of "Ancient Wisdom." At the forefront of the warship, he sat with a high-level Dou Technique in hand, a reward he had received previously but had never practiced. Placing the Dou Technique on his forehead, a vast amount of information flowed into his mind. Moments later, he opened his eyes and with a flick of his hands, formed a dark red energy seal, pushing it forward. It transformed into a dark red meteor, exploding like a sun before gradually fading.
"Such astonishing comprehension," Xiao Ze mused, "To master such a high-level Dou Technique so swiftly is extraordinary!"
With that, he flipped his hand, revealing a jade slip— an ancient alchemy formula he had obtained long ago from a descendant of the Tai Xu ancient dragon, the Nine Mystical Pills of the Mixed Yuan! Even though Xiao Ze had reached the grandmaster level in alchemy, perfecting the Mixed Yuan Nine Pills had been slow. Now, bolstered by "Ancient Wisdom," he considered attempting to create his own Nine Mystical Pills.
(End of Chapter)
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