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This tree is known as the Spirit of Vegetation, also called the Nascent Wood Seed, and these red fruits are none other than the renowned Zhu Fruits.

It's normal that no one recognizes the Zhu Fruits, as they are, essentially, not something that should exist on Earth.

According to what Li Xiaoyao knew, the Zhu Fruit is something originating from a higher plane of existence, such as The Third Realm.

As for the effects of the Zhu Fruit, they can be summarized in one sentence, "Comparable to Spirit Pills."

Li Xiaoyao was simply familiar with the Nascent Wood Seed plant but not so much with its preciousness.

Nevertheless, it would be a waste not to plunder such a heaven-sent treasure from The Third Realm that has suddenly appeared in the Secret Realm's sea area.

In just a few short seconds, Li Xiaoyao frantically plundered two-thirds of the Zhu Fruits with his storage bag, totaling over ten thousand. No matter the number, the volume of the storage bag remained unchanged, which looked truly bizarre.

Although the cultivators did not understand what those luscious red fruits were, judging by Li Xiaoyao's eagerness to seize them, they certainly were not mundane.

"Whoosh!"

A figure suddenly flew from the distance, passing through the thunderstorms to appear instantly above the Secret Realm's sea area.

This person had flowing golden hair, distinct facial features, and was clad in sharp-edged golden armor, resembling a general from Hui Country.

"Master!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, the Lion King's eyes lit up, and he immediately shouted.

"Oh?" Li Xiaoyao uttered in surprise. The Lion King addressed him as Master, could it be that this person was the Underworld King of the Northern Alliance?

The man in armor looked down, gave the Lion King a slight nod, and then turned his gaze to the Nascent Wood Seed tree. Two beams of sharp light burst from his eyes.

"This is!"

"Could it be the legendary Spirit of Vegetation?"

The Lion King muttered to himself, seemingly in disbelief. He lunged forward, standing on a tree branch, casually plucked a segment of the branch and felt the dense spiritual energy within, his eyes brimming with excitement.

"It really is the Spirit of Vegetation!"

"Who would have thought that within this Secret Realm, there would actually be the presence of the Spirit of Vegetation!"

"Whoosh, whoosh!"

Several more sounds of figures rushing through the air arose, and one after another, silhouettes burst into the Secret Realm.

Among these figures, there were golden-haired, blue-eyed foreigners, as well as cultivators from Xuan Country dressed in plain robes.

Those who could float in the air without external force were neither Mentalists nor strong cultivators at the Nascent Soul Realm!

Li Xiaoyao, sensing the aura they emitted, immediately confirmed that these individuals who had suddenly intruded into the Secret Realm were all Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses.

Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses, rarely seen on ordinary days, were now appearing in large numbers in the Secret Realm's sea area.

"Underworld King, it's been a while. I notice your aura seems even more condensed. Could it be you've achieved a breakthrough?" a young-looking man from Xuan Country asked the Northern Alliance's Underworld King with a smile.

The Underworld King of the Northern Alliance responded indifferently, "What's that to you?"

"Heh," the man didn't take offense, looking at the Nascent Wood Seed that covered the sky and exclaimed in amazement, "Who would've thought that beneath this sea, the Spirit of Vegetation was concealed. Truly surprising."

The Northern Alliance Hades lightly snorted and said, "This is the Hui Country Secret Realm, it has nothing to do with you from Xuan Country, leave at once!"

The man lifted an eyebrow and said, "According to what you're saying, this place is the Hui Country Secret Realm, so it also has nothing to do with you from Yun Country, then why are you still here?"

A Cultivator standing aside chuckled and said, "The spirit of flora and fauna shall be shared by all who see it. There's no need for you two to argue."

The Northern Alliance Hades was just talking tough. After all, the commotion in the Hui Country Secret Realm was too great, and as the Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses who were in the first batch to arrive at the Secret Realm, the benefits they could obtain were the greatest. If more strong individuals were to come, this big piece of fat might not be divided amongst just a few of them.

"According to ancient texts, the spirit of flora bears fruit which is red in color, filled with misty Spiritual Energy and emits a light fragrance. The fruit is sweet and its effects are on par with that of fourth-grade Pill Medicine," a Cultivator from Xuan Country, whose gaze constantly swept over the flora, said with a peculiar expression, "But why don't I see any fruit on the flora? Could it be that it's not yet the time for fruiting?"

Suddenly someone shouted from below, "Elder Chen, all the fruits have been taken."

"Taken?" The powerful beings in the sky all frowned and their gazes turned downward.

"Elder Chen, our Sword Sect has seized three hundred and seventy fruits," the man who had just spoken immediately reported. He was a disciple of an Ancient Sect, the Sword Sect.

Other Ancient Sects also immediately reported to their respective Elders. Essentially, each of their sects had managed to seize a significant number of fruits. Even the Lion King Solomon had obtained several hundred fruits.

The Northern Alliance Hades frowned and said, "This spirit flora is so huge, the fruits it bears definitely cannot be just this little."

Others also felt something was amiss and after hearing his words, they suddenly came to a realization and said, "Indeed."

Someone from below said, "Reporting to the Elder, all the fruits have been taken by the people of the Xuan Country Li Family."

"The Xuan Country Li Family?"

"Not an Ancient Sect?"

"A small family like this dares to compete with us Ancient Sects for treasures?"

No one had heard of any Xuan Country Li Family. There's a circle for every level, the Eight Great Sects of Xuan Country are a higher tier circle in the eyes of ordinary Cultivators, which they can't enter.

Similarly, there is no difference between the Eight Great Sects of Xuan Country and the ordinary sects in the circle of Ancient Sects.

Yet now, this minor sect dared to snatch meat from the tiger's mouth of Ancient Sects, which was simply a provocation.

Everyone knew that this gigantic tree was probably an extraordinary treasure, and the red fruits it bore must certainly have miraculous effects.

Even Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses were drooling over it, revealing the preciousness of these fruits.

"Where is this Xuan Country Li Family?" Sword Sect Elder Chen asked with a lowered gaze, his voice soft but full of authority and command.

Li Yunchen and the others' faces changed drastically. These were all Elders from Ancient Sects, powerful individuals with Cultivation Levels that had stepped into the Nascent Soul Realm. And his Li Family, although supported by the Ancient Li Family, had Li Chaotian who was only a Cultivator at the peak of the Spirit Condensation Realm. If a real fight were to break out, they would surely suffer a loss.

"That would be me," Li Xiaoyao took the initiative to step forward with a steady voice, neither humble nor arrogant.

Li Chaotian looked at him with clear appreciation and said, "This boy will certainly achieve great things in the future."

Li Yunchen cursed at the side, "Achieve great things my ass. Aren't you going to go up there and help him? If he dies, you're not to come back to the Li Family ever again."

"Does that mean if he doesn't die, I can return?" Li Chaotian caught the loophole in his words and asked with joy blooming in his heart.

Li Yunchen kicked him in the rear, "Get up there for me."

"As ordered," Li Chaotian stumbled from the kick but didn't feel any annoyance. He chuckled, patted his butt, leaped up into the sky, and stood beside Li Xiaoyao. Facing the Elders of the Ancient Sects, he cupped his hands and said, "Esteemed predecessors, I am Li Chaotian, the Protector of the Ancient Li Family, and this young man is a member of our Li Family Clan."