The humming was not loud, but the tinkling of the bell was like a gentle breeze blowing past, shaking the bell and emitting a sound.
The sound had a calming effect, like ripples, caressing one's mind, clearing one's mind and allowing the true energy within one's body to circulate naturally.
This was the Path-Understanding Sound.
A strange fragrance wafted out from the store. The originally faint fragrance became even more intense. If it was said to be a thin scent of milk before, then it was now as thick as silky milk. The two were on completely different levels.
Bu Fang was taken aback, and so was Mu Lingfeng. Both turned their heads to look at an inconspicuous corner of the store. There, a small tree about the height of a man was swaying gently, overflowing with light and color. Mysterious runes circled around the small tree, and spiritual energy floated in the air. It was a lush green.
The earthy yellow flowerpot had also undergone a great transformation. The original earthy appearance was gone, replaced by a delicate glazed jadeite. The earthy yellow surface had peeled off, revealing the essence within.
Three fist-sized green fruits hung on the Path-Understanding Tree, with four cloud-like patterns floating around. The last cloud-like pattern was constantly condensing. From the looks of it, it was about to be completed. Once it was done, it would signify that the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree had ripened and borne fruit, signifying that the Path-Understanding True Meaning had reached its pinnacle.
When that time came … even an eighth grade War-God would not be able to resist bursting with greed.
Mu Lingfeng's eyes abruptly brightened. The Path-Understanding Fruits on the Path-Understanding Tree had ripened!
Bu Fang was also looking at the green fruits on the Path-Understanding Tree with great interest. He had seen the Three Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit before, but the quality of that fruit was not very good. It had been placed in the Light Wind Empire's palace treasury for too long, and most of its essence had been lost. It was nothing like the fruit hanging on the tree, sparkling and translucent, with cloud-like patterns floating around and overflowing with light and color.
"Owner Bu, has the Path-Understanding Tree … borne fruit?"
Mu Lingfeng, dressed in a red robe, turned to look at Bu Fang and asked meaningfully.
But very quickly, he was stunned because he realized that Bu Fang didn't seem to hear what he said at all. Bu Fang's gaze was somewhat empty as he looked at the swaying branches and the verdant Path-Understanding Tree.
"The System has detected that the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree has borne fruit. A temporary mission has been issued: the host must guard the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree, and use the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit to develop a dish. The dish must pass the System's evaluation. Mission reward: the recipe of the Mapo Thunderbolt Tofu."
Just as Bu Fang's gaze fell upon the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree, the solemn voice of the system rang out in his mind. His entire person was slightly taken aback.
He did not expect the system to speak at this time, and to issue a temporary mission.
"Using the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit to develop a dish?" Bu Fang's mouth twitched.
Now that the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit had ripened, a large group of experts had already gathered outside the store. For the system to issue such a mission at this time, it was as good as not giving the Battle-Saints outside any chance.
Since he wanted to develop a new dish, he definitely needed the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits. However, he needed to pass the evaluation of the system. Even if he used his toes to think, he would know that it would not be easy. Hence, only three Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits was too little for Bu Fang.
"Owner Bu …" Mu Lingfeng frowned slightly, a trace of displeasure flashed across his refined face. Bu Fang had actually ignored him.
However, his mind flickered as he glanced at the iron puppet that was fighting alone outside the store, and then at the matured Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree inside the store … And in front of him, stood Owner Bu, who was only a fifth grade Battle-King.
If he captured Bu Fang … did that mean that the Path-Understanding Fruit would belong to him?
…
A spear burning with raging flames pierced right in front of Xiao Bai, whose mechanical eyes were emitting a purple glow. Gravel was instantly sent flying.
Everyone raised their heads in shock and stared at the void, only to see a towering figure emerge. It was a humongous Black Prison Dragon, riding on top of which was an old man with a stooped back and a rather short stature.
However, despite his short stature, the aura exuded from this old man was frighteningly strong.
"Bian Changkong?!" Xia Da, who was covered in blood, took a deep breath. His heart skipped a beat when he saw the spear in front of him, blocking the terrifying puppet's next attack.
The stooped old man took a step forward, hands clasped behind his back, and actually walked slowly in the air. The Black Prison Dragon retracted its wings, turned into a stream of light with a whistling sound, and was stored away by the old man.
Bian Changkong, an elder of the Imperial Beast Hall, was an eighth grade War-God and incomparably strong.
"A dignified elder of the Three Godly Temples of the Wildlands was actually beaten like a dead dog. What a disgrace to the Three Godly Temples of the Wildlands." Bian Changkong glanced at the blood-soaked Xia Da, who was almost cleaved in half, and sneered.
He raised his hand, and the spear flew into his hand. With a wave, it brought with it a heavy sense of oppression.
Bian Changkong looked at the purple-eyed Xiao Bai, his face grave. Xia Da was an elder of the Three Godly Temples of the Wildlands, and he couldn't just watch Xia Da die here, so he made a move.
A dense, dense aroma wafted out, and the Path-Understanding Melody drifted, almost resounding throughout the entire Imperial City.
The Battle-Saints in the Imperial City all exploded with powerful auras. They couldn't sit still any longer … The Path-Understanding Melody was so majestic, it meant that the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree had matured, and the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit should have matured as well. This was their hope of advancing to eighth grade War-God.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Silhouettes galloped through the Imperial City, as fast as lightning, and converged toward the alleyway.
Zhan Kong returned to the inn, and saw Wu Yunbai, who was planning to sneak out. The corners of his mouth curled up, revealing a playful smile.
"Don't rush, let's go together. I will get you a Path-Understanding Fruit, and when you reach the peak of seventh grade Battle-Saint, I will help you break through." Zhan Kong's words revealed a rare hint of warmth.
Wu Yunbai was stunned, and Master Ah Wu, who was standing beside her, blinked his eyes awkwardly.
Xiao Mansion. Xiao Meng donned his silver armor, meticulously combed his jet-black hair, put on his helmet, grabbed a long spear, and stepped out of the Xiao Mansion, heading toward Fang Fang's Little Store.
After guarding the Imperial City for so long, it was time for him to fight for a chance to break through to eighth grade War-God. He didn't want to miss it either.
A beam of sword light cut through the void, and a fierce sword will surged. Above the vault of heaven, an old man with white hair and brows rode on his sword, speeding toward the alleyway that he had been unwilling to recall.
Tian Xuzi's hair and beard stood on end. Even if that alleyway brought him a nightmare, when faced with the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit, and the opportunity to break through to eighth grade War-God, he could not choose to give it up.
"Hahaha! The Imperial City is so lively today. Everyone seems to be going for the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit, tsk tsk. "
The hooves of a donkey clattered against the ground of the Imperial City. The Old Drunkard rode on the back of the donkey, pouring wine into his mouth, and laughing.
Ni Yan and Ye Ziling rolled their eyes at the old man. Their bodies were as light as swallows, and in an instant, they dashed away, galloping into the distance.
…
Xiao Bai's purple eyes flickered slightly, and the purple glow was cold and murderous. Anyone who sensed it would have goosebumps all over, and their hair would stand on end.
One of Xiao Bai's arms, which had transformed into a machete, waved slightly, and brought up a whistling and fierce gale.
Xia Da looked at Xiao Bai in horror, and his heart trembled. This puppet was too terrifying!
Bian Changkong pointed his long spear in front of Xiao Bai, and his aged voice rang out.
"This man is an expert from the Three Godly Temples of the Wildlands. Could you be magnanimous and spare his life?"
Xia Da's face was flushed, and he felt extremely aggrieved. There was a stifling feeling in his chest, and he had nowhere to vent it. He was so miserable that he had to ask Bian Changkong, the old man, to plead for mercy on his behalf … How vexing!
Xiao Bai's mechanical head turned, and the purple glow flickered as he said, "Those who have murderous intent toward the host, shall be obliterated."
Boom!
Then, Xiao Bai stomped down with his foot, and the ground suddenly collapsed. Bricks and stones flew everywhere, and Xiao Bai's figure burst out in a flash, so fast that it was hard for anyone to catch a glimpse of him.
Bian Changkong's eyes narrowed, and he let out a long roar full of energy.
"If that's the case, then I will have to offend you!" Bian Changkong's whole body emitted a majestic true energy, which was even denser than Xia Da's.
A long spear pierced out like a dragon, and suddenly, the mirage of a divine dragon roared, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. As the spear swept out, crushed stones flew everywhere, and the wind howled.
This spear made all the seventh grade Battle-Saints feel suffocated.
Xiao Bai's figure continued to charge forward. Facing this spear, his purple eyes flickered slightly.
Then, he raised the machete in his hand, and swung it down.
Swoosh!
Boom!
With a loud explosion, the dragon-like spear was like a collapsing dam, exploding into pieces. The dragon mirage, which was hovering and roaring around it, was cut in half by the blade.
Bian Changkong's purlicue trembled, and his whole body seemed to be enveloped by a majestic murderous intent. In an instant, he felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave, and his whole body stiffened.
What the hell?! What kind of monster was this guy?!
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