"Haha, little brother, your words are a little modest. Your cultivation as a Three Star Source Sect is not much weaker than the two of us. However, we will have to rely on you for the rest of the journey."
Tang Ye's face was immediately filled with a smile when he saw Xiao Yan turn around. Xiao Yan was noncommittal. His gaze glanced at the white-clothed, young man by the side. Among the two of them, only this person was able to cause him to feel some fear.
"This is Brother Bai. Although he is young, his cultivation is not inferior to mine at all!"
Tang Ye's face was full of praise. The white clothed young man smiled and cupped his fists towards Xiao Yan.
"Bai Zijing."
"Xiao Yan."
Bai Zijing raised his eyes when he heard this. His gaze stared at Xiao Yan before quickly turning to Tang Ye. The corner of his mouth was lifted into a smile as he asked.
"Brother Tang, I only heard you say that this forest is dangerous. Why don't you tell me what's so special about these withered trees?"
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yan also pricked up his ears. Recalling Tang Ye's posture just now, it seemed that what he said was not false. However, under Xiao Yan's inspection, these twisted and strange withered trees did not have any special characteristics other than most of them containing a trace of life.
"Hehe …"
Tang Ye put on an act and smiled. His gaze slowly swept across the withered trees below as he slowly said, "Don't worry.
"Speaking of which, these Fire Banyan Trees can be called relatives of the Fire Banyan Tribe."
Just the first sentence that was spoken immediately caused Xiao Yan's heart to be slightly startled. These half-dead withered trees in front of him were actually the destroyed Fire Banyan Tribe?
"The Fire Banyan Tribe has been rooted in the endless magma underground for generations. As long as the magma is not extinguished, the tribe will continue to grow. When they were prosperous, even the insignificant roots could break out of the ground and transform into a forest, thus creating this Fire Banyan Forest. However, unlike the main tribe, these Fire Banyan Trees do not have intelligence and only instinctively absorb the power from the magma underground. They use this power to protect the Fire Banyan Tribe in the depths of the plains, preventing outsiders from entering. Perhaps this is the reason. Even after the Fire Banyan Tribe was destroyed, these Fire Banyan Trees continued to absorb the power from the magma even though they died. Once someone enters, magma will burst out from within like a volcanic eruption. Even someone as strong as Origin Zong may not be able to withstand such terrifying power."
After hearing these words, Xiao Yan could not help but sigh in his heart. These Fire Banyan Trees were like valiant generals guarding the borders. They would protect the land behind them even if they died. Such boldness could not help but make a stranger like him feel proud!
Of course, what was even more shocking was that the former Fire Banyan Tribe was actually so powerful. Even though these Fire Banyan Trees had died many years ago, they were still able to make experts like Origin Zong feel ashamed!
"Hehe, don't think that these Fire Banyan Trees are afraid of dying. You two might not know that these withered trees are even more precious than living trees …"
After explaining, Tang Ye suddenly smiled slyly. When he saw the curious gazes of the two, he continued.
"With the help of the Fire Melting Tribe, the former Fire Banyan Trees also rose to fame on the continent. When they were prosperous, even someone as strong as a Origin Sovereign would find it difficult to pass through this Fire Banyan Forest. Even though they are now extinct, just a single breath is enough to make Origin Zong tremble in fear. This breath is the Fire Banyan Branch."
"Fire Banyan Branch?"
Xiao Yan was surprised. The central region was vast, and there were indeed many strange items that he had never heard of before.
"The Fire Banyan Branch is the root of the Fire Banyan Tree. Because it absorbs the power of the underground lava all year round, it has condensed an extremely strong fire attribute energy. The energy contained in a Fire Banyan Branch of excellent quality far surpasses that of a top grade spirit stone. It can be said that it is a treasure that all cultivators who are proficient in fire yearn for even in their dreams. It is an existence that is priceless on the market. However, this Fire Banyan Branch is buried deep under the lava, and the Fire Banyan Tree has gathered an enormous amount of lava power. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to obtain it. Every time the Fire Banyan Tree is affected by the outside world and erupts lava, the lava power it has gathered will also be consumed. When that happens, obtaining the Fire Banyan Branch will be as easy as taking something out of one's pocket."
At this point, Xiao Yan finally understood why Tang Ye had asked him to stay.
A smile appeared on Bai Zijing's face as he nodded slightly.
"So that's how it is. Brother Tang wants to borrow the two of us to trigger the Fire Banyan Tree and take advantage of the situation to obtain the Fire Banyan Branch."
"Haha, since everyone is fated to be able to meet in this Fiery Flowing Plains, it is naturally for the sake of benefits. I only want to join the two of you and obtain some benefits together. Moreover, I can also help the two of you pass through this Fire Banyan Forest. Why not?"
Tang Ye laughed and didn't pay attention to Bai Zijing's ridicule. This information couldn't be considered as a secret in the Fiery Flowing Plains. The reason he spoke of it was to make the two people before him believe that his objective was pure.
"But since Brother Tang has already made preparations, then when the two of you traveled together earlier, one of you only needed to attract the Fire Banyan Tree outside while the other dived into the lava to obtain the treasure. It seems that you don't need to invite me to join in, right?"
Xiao Yan stared straight at Tang Ye. Even if this guy's words were true, he still believed that there was no such thing as a free lunch in the sky. He was just a stranger, and it was already a kindness to be able to travel together and lead the way. Moreover, it was nonsense to conspire with an outsider to obtain such a treasure.
In the face of Xiao Yan's sudden questioning, Tang Ye seemed to have already prepared an explanation. He didn't find it strange and pointed at the withered trees on the ground below.
"Little brother, don't underestimate these trees. Even if the power of lava dissipates, the power condensed by the Fire Banyan Branch itself has already formed a barrier around it. Even if someone as strong as you and I want to take down the Fire Banyan Branch, it will still have to expend some effort. Moreover, once the power of lava around the Fire Banyan Branch dissipates, it will condense again. At that time, the barrier can no longer be opened. With my strength alone, the number of Fire Banyan Branch I can obtain in a short period of time can be counted with one's fingers. Therefore, I invited Brother Xiao to join in. With the two of us working together, the number of Fire Banyan Branch we obtain will definitely multiply, and we will naturally be able to get more."
Tang Ye's explanation could be said to be flawless. There was no need to think about it to know that this was definitely not the first time he said this to an outsider.
The current situation was unknown. Moreover, Bai Zijing's face was similarly calm. Xiao Yan was unable to tell just what kind of thoughts he was having in his heart. Xiao Yan could only nod his head in a hypocritical manner. His gaze immediately looked to the withered trees below.
When he first entered this place, he didn't sense anything. However, as time gradually passed, Xiao Yan also sensed the energy faintly flowing within the tree trunks. He couldn't help but be slightly surprised.
With the current situation, the two people beside him probably had their own schemes. The power of lava in the Fire Banyan Forest was about to erupt. The situation had already become extremely tense. There was no time to think about anything. Next, they could only change according to the means of the three people!
"Brother Tang, it seems that there isn't much time left. Just tell us what to do."
Bai Zijing frowned slightly and said with a somewhat anxious look.
Hearing this, Tang Ye grinned and laughed. His gaze swept past Xiao Yan and Bai Zijing, and his expression was very satisfied.
"Haha, good. Since the two of you can't wait, then let our good show begin!"
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