chsdbacks Chapter 305 The Desolate Ancient Domain, Subduing Bodhi
Chapter 305 The Desolate Ancient Domain, Subduing Bodhi
Chapter 305 The Desolate Ancient Domain, Subduing Bodhi
The northeastern border of Zhongzhou lies a wild and ancient land.
As one of the oldest regions on the Dou Qi Continent, this place has always been a forbidden land for humans. It is rife with poisonous miasma, the weather is treacherous, and countless ferocious beasts that have survived since ancient times lurk within its walls.
These ancient ferocious beasts are no less powerful than any other race in the current monster world except for the Ancient Void Dragon. Even powerful members of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan often face dire consequences when they venture into these areas.
However, at this moment, five figures were leisurely walking in this forbidden land of death.
Lu Yu walked at the front with his hands behind his back, and the area within three zhang around him seemed to be a world unto itself. The poisonous miasma dissipated silently when it touched this area, and the ferocious beasts lurking in the shadows held their breath and dared not make a sound.
The four women followed closely behind, curiously observing this legendary perilous place.
The Little Fairy Doctor observed the poisonous weeds by the roadside with great interest, occasionally waving her hand to pick one or two.
Zi Yan would occasionally cast provocative glances into the depths of the dense forest, scaring the lurking beasts into fleeing in disarray.
"It's a pretty nice view."
Lu Yu gazed at the primeval forest that blotted out the sky. Ancient trees, hundreds of feet tall, stood like giants, their dense canopies cutting the sunlight into dappled patterns. From the depths of the forest came the occasional low roars of beasts, but they ceased abruptly when they reached their vicinity.
After passing through the poisonous, miasma-filled forest, a breathtaking view suddenly opened up before us. A continuous, majestic mountain range stretched out like a coiled dragon, its towering peaks piercing the clouds, and the air was filled with a vast, ancient atmosphere.
"Although it's a restricted area, the energy here is indeed much denser than in other parts of Zhongzhou."
Xun'er felt the rich energy around her and said softly.
Zi Yan looked around, her bright eyes darting around, then affectionately took Lu Yu's arm and shook it playfully, "Husband, how much longer until we arrive? I can't wait any longer."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu smiled and said, "Ahead lies the Ancient Domain Platform, the only way to enter the depths of the Ancient Domain. I was originally planning to show you around, but since you can't wait—"
He looked down at Zi Yan's expectant eyes and affectionately pinched the tip of her nose: "Then let's go directly to see the Bodhi Tree."
Before he finished speaking, Lu Yu flicked his sleeve, and a gentle spatial fluctuation enveloped the five of them.
The surrounding scenery rippled like water, and when the space stabilized again, everyone found themselves on a vast black plain.
Several meters away, an ancient giant tree stood silently, its trunk thousands of meters thick like a pillar supporting the heavens and the earth. Its mottled bark was covered with the marks of time, exuding an ancient and weathered aura.
The tree canopy stretches out, casting vast expanses of shade, as if it could envelop the entire city in its shelter.
Looking up, a hazy, pure air flows among the verdant branches and leaves. That pure air sometimes transforms into birds spreading their wings, and sometimes condenses into beasts galloping about, its ever-changing forms revealing an indescribable mystery.
"This...we've arrived?"
Zi Yan's beautiful eyes widened in surprise, then she excitedly hugged Lu Yu, "My husband is the best!"
Cai Lin gazed at the ancient Bodhi tree so close at hand, her nine-colored hair shimmering in the clear air: "This saves a lot of trouble."
Little Fairy Doctor and Xun'er exchanged a smile, both amused by Lu Yu's doting behavior towards Zi Yan.
The Bodhi Tree, which ordinary people would have to go through countless hardships to find, is just a step away for a Dou Di powerhouse.
Lu Yu stared at the ancient tree before him, his brows furrowing slightly. With his Dou Di-level perception, he instantly sensed an unusual fluctuation within the Bodhi Ancient Tree.
Just then, the ancient Bodhi tree, which stood quietly on the plain, suddenly emitted a faint rustling sound.
Everyone looked up and saw densely intertwined branches hanging down from the thick shade of the trees. As these branches touched the ground, they slowly split open, and five figures stepped out expressionlessly.
These five people were dressed in ancient robes, with empty eyes and exuding a powerful aura at the level of a half-saint, yet they showed no signs of life, clearly indicating that they were being manipulated puppets.
Cai Lin's eyes narrowed, and her nine-colored hair moved without wind: "This is—"
"A puppet manipulated by the Bodhi Tree."
Lu Yu spoke calmly, but his gaze grew increasingly profound. He said in a deep voice, "After all, it is a spiritual creature of heaven and earth that has lived for tens of thousands of years. It is not surprising that it has some means of self-preservation."
Zi Yan clenched her fists eagerly: "Five half-saints? Let me handle them!"
Lu Yu shook his head slightly and waved his hand casually. Without any energy fluctuation, the five semi-saint puppets vanished into thin air like dust.
His gaze was fixed on the ancient Bodhi tree as he slowly said, "There seems to be something unhealthy within you that has been affecting you. Would you like some help to clear it away?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the ancient Bodhi tree suddenly swayed gently, its branches and leaves rustling as if it were nodding. A distorted face vaguely appeared on the thick trunk, sometimes peaceful, sometimes ferocious, radiating waves of pain and struggle.
Immediately, a verdant spatial vortex slowly emerged on the surface of the tree trunk.
Seeing this, Lu Yu turned to look at the four women behind him.
Before he could speak, Cai Lin already understood his meaning and immediately frowned: "You're going in alone?"
Xun'er also showed concern: "The situation inside is unclear, why don't we go together?"
Lu Yu responded with a calm smile and gently took their hands: "Don't worry, now that I've become a Dou Di, there's not much in this world that can hurt me. Please wait outside for a moment, I'll be right back."
The Little Fairy Doctor gently cautioned, "Be very careful."
Although somewhat reluctant, Zi Yan nodded anyway: "Then you'd better come out quickly!"
"Okay," Lu Yu replied with a smile, then turned and stepped into the vortex.
The moment he passed through the spatial vortex, the scene before him made Lu Yu raise an eyebrow slightly. This was a verdant space completely different from the outside world, its rich life force almost tangible. In the center of the space, an ancient tree, about ten feet tall, stood quietly, its entire body like a piece of jade, radiating a soft light.
However, in this vibrant space, Lu Yu keenly sensed an extremely discordant aura.
Although nothing was visible to the naked eye, his powerful Emperor-level soul force clearly detected a mass of violent and resentful energy lurking deep within the roots of the ancient tree. That energy, like a malignant tumor, was constantly eroding the very essence of the Bodhi tree.
The next moment, the small Bodhi tree in the center of the space swayed gently, and a ball of light slowly emerged.
Within the ball of light, countless scenes shifted and transformed. A figure in black first appeared, standing with his hands behind his back, radiating a terrifying aura that seemed to dominate the world. Under such pressure, even the towering Bodhi tree appeared insignificant.
"A Battle Emperor, huh?"
Lu Yu's gaze sharpened, but he was not surprised by this.
Images shifted within the ball of light, and the figure in black suddenly launched an attack on the ancient Bodhi tree. The ancient tree surged with immense energy, and the clash between the two caused the entire world to collapse.
Lu Yu stared at the scene flowing within the ball of light, a flash of understanding appearing in his eyes.
It turns out that this ancient Bodhi tree could actually withstand a direct confrontation with a Dou Di powerhouse without being defeated; no wonder it has survived until now. Such a rare treasure of heaven and earth would be considered an unparalleled gem even in a higher plane.
The images shifted rapidly, finally settling on the last scene.
A sudden, destructive gust of wind swept in from outside the ball of light, striking the black-clad Dou Di with pinpoint accuracy. Accompanied by a deafening explosion, the figure, along with the entire world, vanished into nothingness.
"I see."
Lu Yu's gaze narrowed slightly. Clearly, it was only through the combined efforts of another mysterious Dou Di and the Bodhi Ancient Tree that the black-clad Dou Di was completely eliminated.
However, the imagery did not end. In that void, as the black-clad Dou Di fell, wisps of black energy quietly emerged and quickly entered the Bodhi Ancient Tree. With the intrusion of these wisps, a subtle chill was noticeably added to the ancient tree's originally pure aura.
"puff!"
The ball of light slowly dimmed, eventually transforming into an invisible object that flashed into Lu Yu's brow. A strange flow of information spread through his mind.
"You mean you're the spirit of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, and that the black energy is the evil thought formed from the negative emotions left behind after the fall of the Dou Di?"
Lu Yu whispered, instantly understanding the meaning the Bodhi tree was trying to convey.
He stepped forward slowly, a gentle golden light emanating from his palm: "In that case, let me help you completely purify this evil thought."
The ancient Bodhi tree swayed gently, radiating a wave of gratitude. The dark energy lurking deep within its roots seemed to sense the threat and began to surge violently.
The next moment, golden flames rose from Lu Yu's palm, gently yet irresistibly enveloping the entire space. The flames seemed to possess sentience, accurately locating the black energy lurking deep within the roots of the ancient tree.
"laugh----"
With a soft sound, the malevolent energy that had haunted the ancient Bodhi tree for millennia rapidly dissolved under the purification of the Floating Fire. The chilling aura that had lingered within the ancient tree's pure energy gradually dissipated, and the entire space regained its pure and vibrant vitality.
The ancient Bodhi tree swayed gently, radiating an aura of profound gratitude. It extended a verdant branch, lightly touching Lu Yu's wrist, conveying its desire to repay the favor.
Lu Yu smiled and shook his head: "I know you have the Three Treasures of Bodhi, but now is not the time to use them."
He looked up at the void, his gaze seemingly piercing through the constraints of this world: "When I am ready to ascend to the Great Thousand Worlds, I will need your help. At that time, with your help, I will experience a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation, and once I reach the higher plane, I will be able to instantly convert my battle qi into spiritual power."
"At that time, I might even be able to break through several realms in succession by leveraging the power of a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation. That would be much more worthwhile than trying to comprehend it now."
Upon hearing this, the ancient Bodhi tree's branches trembled slightly, conveying a wave of understanding.
Upon seeing this, Lu Yu's eyes flashed with surprise, and he immediately asked, "You know about the existence of higher planes?"
The ancient Bodhi tree swayed gently again, as if nodding in confirmation.
A thoughtful look flashed in Lu Yu's eyes, then he suddenly realized: "That's right, you've fought against Dou Di before. In that era when the Origin Qi hadn't yet dried up, there must have been many powerful figures who broke through the void and disappeared. Since you've survived from that era to the present, it's not surprising that you know these things."
The ancient tree exuded a gentle resonance, as if reminiscing about that distant era. It stretched out a verdant branch, gently tracing a few mysterious lines in the air, as if telling the story of the grand ascension of powerful beings in ancient times.
Lu Yu stared at the trails and suddenly spoke, "Then would you be willing to leave with me? The Dou Qi Continent is now resource-poor and is no longer suitable for a rare and precious creature like you to grow."
A pagoda appeared in his palm: "This pagoda contains its own space. After I ascend, I will find you a place with abundant spiritual energy, far surpassing the desolate ancient domain. If you wish, you can stay here temporarily. When we reach the Great Thousand World, I will find you an even better place."
The ancient Bodhi tree swayed gently, as if considering the proposal. Its branches lightly touched the pagoda, sensing the pure energy of heaven and earth within.
A moment later, the entire ancient tree suddenly burst into a dazzling emerald light, its branches and leaves rustling merrily, conveying waves of joy. Its massive canopy drooped slightly, as if greeting Lu Yu.
Seeing this, Lu Yu smiled and nodded: "Alright, since you've agreed, I'll go out and make the preparations now. We'll move you to your new home later."
After saying this, he cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the ancient Bodhi tree, then turned and stepped out of the emerald vortex.
Soon after, Lu Yu slowly walked out of the emerald vortex, and the four women waiting outside immediately came to greet him.
"Are you alright?" Cai Lin asked with concern, her nine-colored hair swaying gently in the breeze.
Lu Yu smiled slightly: "It's nothing, it's just a deal with the Bodhi Tree."
The words had barely left his lips when the entire world trembled. To the astonishment of the four women, the ancient Bodhi tree, which had stood for millennia, began to shrink rapidly; the towering tree, thousands of feet tall, vanished in the blink of an eye into a tiny, insignificant specimen—
A small, verdant tree, about a foot tall.
"This is—" Xun'er covered her lips in surprise.
Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan both widened their beautiful eyes, staring in disbelief at this miraculous scene.
Lu Yu calmly summoned the Floating Pagoda, which emitted a soft light and absorbed the small Bodhi tree into it.
"Don't be surprised."
He put away the pagoda and explained to the four women, "The ancient Bodhi tree voluntarily left this desolate place with us. When it reaches a more suitable place to grow, it will naturally regain its vitality."
Cai Lin nodded thoughtfully: "It seems you've gained quite a bit from this trip."
Lu Yu gazed into the distance, his eyes deep: "Indeed, the Bodhi Ancient Tree is a rare treasure even in the upper planes. To have its assistance is no less than having the full support of a Dou Di powerhouse."
He raised his hand and summoned the Floating Pagoda, its body shimmering with a warm luster in the sunlight: "With its assistance through a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation, when we ascend to the Great Thousand Worlds, we will be able to directly overcome the period of weakness and complete the transformation of spiritual power."
Xun'er's beautiful eyes flashed with surprise: "A hundred lifetimes of reincarnation? That's the number one opportunity among the legendary Three Treasures of Bodhi."
"good."
Lu Yu nodded with a smile and said, "Although I don't know how many times the Bodhi Tree can perform the Hundred Reincarnations, even just once would be enough."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's pack our things!"
Zi Yan excitedly tugged at Lu Yu's sleeve, saying, "I can't wait to see the scenery of the upper plane!"
Lu Yu affectionately ruffled her hair: "Don't rush, the matter of ascension needs to be planned carefully. However, we should indeed make some preparations before leaving."
His gaze swept over the four women, and he said solemnly, "Many affairs of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion need to be properly arranged, and the Nine Spirit Academies also need to leave behind their legacy. I don't know when I will be able to return from this journey to the Great Thousand Worlds."
"There's one more thing—"
Lu Yu changed the subject, "We still need to go to the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave."
"The Cave of the Ancient Emperor Tuoshe?"
Little Fairy Doctor asked in surprise, "Brother Lu knows the location of the cave?"
Lu Yu smiled slightly and said calmly, "As fellow Dou Di, his arrangements may fool others, but they can't fool me. That cave is located deep within the magma world below Canaan Academy."
Zi Yan clapped her hands excitedly: "Great! A Dou Di's cave must have a lot of good stuff. Let's hurry up and go."
"
Lu Yu gave her a meaningful look, but didn't say anything more.
This girl probably never imagined that besides the treasures, her long-lost father was waiting for her in that cave.
"There are indeed quite a few good things."
Lu Yu said vaguely, "Perhaps—there will be some unexpected gains."
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