What is an immortal?
Chapter 876 - 846 The Acacia Tree
As Yun Luo Fairy's Divine Woman Dharma was shattered, the severed Tree Man body moved again. The lower half of the Tree Man raised the broken upper half and reattached it to its body.
A green light shone at the fracture point, and the two parts of the Tree Man's body merged in the blink of an eye, without even leaving a scar, appearing completely unharmed.
The Tree Man opened its giant mouth and roared at Yun Luo Fairy in mid-air, but it was not out of anger; rather, it was full of mockery.
Yun Luo Fairy clenched her silver teeth, ready to strike again.
"Fellow Daoist Yun Luo, don't be impulsive; this Tree Man is somewhat unusual." At this moment, Yuan Ming flew over, reminding Yun Luo Fairy to stay calm.
"Has Fellow Daoist Yuan discerned something?" Yun Luo Fairy suppressed the anger in her heart and asked.
"The Illusion Technique Divine Skills of Fellow Daoist Yun Luo have already condensed the Dao Seal, so even when dealing with mid-stage Dharma Phase Cultivators, it would still have some impact, let alone a mere demon beast?" Yuan Ming said.
"Fellow Daoist Yuan need not console me; the most powerful skill of Su Nu Sect is the seduction technique, and Illusion Technique Divine Skills aren't considered top-notch, so failure is quite normal." Yun Luo Fairy shook her head and said.
"I'm not consoling Fellow Daoist Yun Luo. Actually, when that Tree Man was fighting Fellow Daoist Yun Luo, I wasn't just standing by watching; I also launched a Divine Soul Attack, which had no effect either." Yuan Ming flipped his hand to summon the Soul Destroying Sword and looked at the Curse Rune on it.
Yun Luo Fairy looked at the Soul Destroying Sword, feeling the astonishing cold power it contained, then asked, "So, what does Fellow Daoist Yuan think is the issue with this Tree Man?"
"I believe that it's not that the Tree Man's Divine Soul is abnormal, capable of resisting our Divine Soul attacks. Rather, the Tree Man before us is merely a puppet, and the real body is not here at all. No matter how we attack, it will naturally be futile." Yuan Ming shook his head and said.
Yun Luo Fairy's body slightly trembled, and she then said, "Fellow Daoist Yuan's words make sense; is there any way to solve this?"
"I just used Divine Sense to carefully search, but didn't find the Tree Man's true body. However, the spiritual power contained within this puppet is extraordinary. If it were about to be destroyed, I don't believe the Tree Man's true body could remain idle. As long as it shows itself, we will have a chance to truly kill it!" Yuan Ming said.
"This is indeed a method, but the Tree Man's skills are impressive. Even if you and I join forces, defeating it is difficult, let alone killing it. Is Fellow Daoist Yuan planning to wait for your spirit beasts to arrive?" Yun Luo Fairy asked with furrowed brows.
"If facing another demon beast, I might not be able to, but to deal with this Tree Man, killing it is not difficult." Yuan Ming smiled slightly.
Without waiting for Yun Luo Fairy to inquire, he flew forward, quickly arriving above the giant Tree Man, and waved his sleeve.
A large number of Array Flags and Array Plates shot out, forming a formation in the void, precisely the equipment for the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array.
Seeing Yuan Ming's actions, the Tree Man below seemed somewhat uneasy. From its body grew two extremely thick trunks, like two giant arms swinging in the air.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Countless branches and leaves shot out densely, like a torrential rain of arrows, each branch and leaf containing astonishing power, rushing toward Yuan Ming and the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array.
Although Yun Luo Fairy didn't know what Yuan Ming was doing, she wouldn't let the Tree Man interfere. With a coquettish shout, two white rainbows shot out, the same two white flying swords from before.
With a flash, the flying swords appeared below Yuan Ming, flying and slashing.
White Sword Qi shot out one after another, colliding with the incoming branches and leaves.
In a thunderous boom, clusters of spirit light and storms spread out, nature's spiritual energy was shaken away, and the nearby space seemed on the verge of collapse, vibrating intensely.
Yuan Ming ignored this, his hands forming seals in the air. The equipment for the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array glowed with dazzling golden light, then scattered forcefully, transforming into spirit light shooting downward, disappearing into the ground near the Tree Man.
The giant Tree Man was confronting Yun Luo Fairy head-on and wanted to stop this, but it was already too late.
Dazzling golden light emerged from the gaps, forming a giant golden light pillar, enveloping the Tree Man's body within.
The Tree Man was startled, disregarding its battle with Yun Luo Fairy, its two arm-like thick trunks swinging to try and extinguish the light pillar.
However, within the light pillar, thick chains shot out, wrapping around the Tree Man more and more tightly.
The Tree Man roared in anger, desperately swinging its tree trunks in an attempt to break free, but it was to no avail, and it became entirely immobilized, trapped by more and more chains.
"Fellow Daoist Yuan's formation cultivation has reached such a degree; just a wave of his hand can set up a Level 6 Array. Are you already a Level 6 Array Master?" Yun Luo Fairy asked in amazement.
"During the time I was protecting Fellow Daoist Yun Luo, I felt inspired and unexpectedly broke through." Yuan Ming replied, half-truthfully.
Yun Luo Fairy stared at Yuan Ming with her bright eyes, her heart in turmoil.
Earlier during the hunt for the Sea Jelly Demon Beast, Yuan Ming found setting up the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array quite difficult, and at that time, his formation cultivation was at most Level 5 Peak. This is but a short timeframe, yet he actually broke through to Level 6.
Yun Luo Fairy, coming from Central Continent Su Nu Sect, although not practicing formation, knew well that Level 6 Array Master is a watershed in the path of formation, stopping countless Array Masters.
Unable to break through, one can only be an ordinary Array Master, but once crossed, one can be among the ranks of Array Masters akin to a master, receiving great treatment even in lofty sects like Heavenly Saint Academy, Taixuan Sect, and Bright Moon Palace.
"Alright, let's talk about my matters later. First, we'll join forces to kill this Tree Man and force out its true body." Yuan Ming said as his hands formed seals and waved in the air.
A series of red array patterns appeared in mid-air, condensing into numerous array diagrams, forming a red great array within a few breaths.
Meteor Fire Rain Formation!
Although not as powerful as the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array, it was still a standout among the Level 5 Array Formations.
Within the red formation, fierce flames burned, and gigantic Fireballs like meteorites shot out from the array with a terrifying whooshing sound, hitting the Tree Man.
The Tree Man couldn't move, struck by one giant Fireball after another, soon its body was riddled with holes, and fierce flames still burned on it.
The Tree Man roared in fury and horror, spitting out the previous green light in an attempt to intercept the overwhelming flaming meteorites, and bright green light emanated from its body, trying to heal its wounds.
Yuan Ming smiled slightly, waving his hands again, gold and green lights flashed in the void, and a blue formation and a golden formation appeared in mid-air.
Countless Wind Blades and a vast array of golden Sword Shadows fell, hitting the Tree Man as well.
Hundred-Split Storm Array!
Taiyin Sword Shadow Array!
The Tree Man's body was completely submerged, and its angry roars were swallowed by the countless attacks.
This is the combat style of a Level 6 Array Master, swiftly forming multiple formations, unleashing a sky-covering barrage of attacks, which even Dharma Phase Cultivators cannot withstand and can only evade.
Deep underground below the Tree Man, a gray figure stealthily moved, heading towards the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array set up underground.
"Damn it, where did these two fiends come from? The tree slave I've painstakingly cultivated for a thousand years is being reduced to this state, damn it, damn it..." The gray figure roared in his heart but acted with extreme caution, not letting a trace of aura escape.
The gray figure was not slow, quickly reaching the vicinity of the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array, spitting out a gray light towards one of the array flags.
At this moment, white light strands suddenly shot from the side, enveloping the gray figure.
The gray figure was shocked, immediately abandoning the attack on the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array, turning to flee downward, while a charming female voice sounded in his ear: "Fellow Daoist Yuan guessed correctly, the Tree Man outside is indeed a Puppet. I didn't expect a Lianli Tree Demon to still exist in this world."
The gray figure was startled, his form pausing involuntarily.
At this moment, below him, the soil flashed with white light, and Yun Luo Fairy's figure appeared out of thin air, just a few feet away from the gray figure. Countless white light strands shot from her body, enveloping the gray figure.
The gray figure trembled, suddenly splitting into a dozen identical gray figures, fleeing in all directions.
Yun Luo Fairy was not flustered in the slightest, casually waving her hand downward. From the surrounding soil, light strands appeared, forming a Heaven and Earth Net, capturing all the gray figures in one move.
The white net quickly tightened, suspending in front of Yun Luo Fairy. Within the net, the gray figure revealed its true form, a bizarre existence with a large head and short body, covered in bark-like wrinkles, half-human, half-tree.
"The Lianli Tree, also known as the Love Tree, is rumored that the red thread used by the Matchmaker is made from the silk of the Love Tree. I didn't expect it to be so ugly." Yun Luo Fairy sized up the Lianli Tree Demon, her beautiful brows furrowed in disgust.
The Lianli Tree Demon whimpered, seemingly wanting to say something, but unable to speak.
Yun Luo Fairy paid it no mind, flicking her finger.
A white light shot into the Lianli Tree Demon's glabella, causing it to immediately fall into an illusion, motionless.
The woman flew upward, quickly reaching the surface.
Yuan Ming's attack had also ceased, and he landed on the island's ground.
The gigantic Tree Man had completely fallen to the ground at this moment, with a large part of its body missing, and the remaining part charred black, appearing on the brink of death.
However, Yuan Ming did not let his guard down, still restraining it with the Eight Extremes Golden Lock Array.
"Fellow Daoist Yun Luo, thank you for your hard work," Yuan Ming said.
"It wasn't much work. If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Yuan, who detected the exact location of this Lianli Tree Demon through emotional fluctuations, I wouldn't have been able to capture it. However, the demonic power of this Lianli Tree Demon is only about Level 5. Is it really the main body of this Tree Man?" Yun Luo Fairy asked.
"Calling it the main body isn't accurate. It's more that the Lianli Tree Demon was the manipulator of the Tree Man. The Lianli Tree itself isn't a particularly powerful Wood Demon. This demon's demonic power is special, enabling it to merge with most spirit woods and accelerate their growth. In ancient times, many powerful individuals captured these Lianli Tree Demons to oversee Spirit Wood Tree Gardens," Yuan Ming explained eloquently.
Since refining the Undying Tree into his Lifebound Spirit Plant, Yuan Ming had been very interested in various exotic spirit trees and had read about the Lianli Tree in the Spirit Wood Classics some years ago.
"Since it can only foster the growth of spirit wood, why would this Tree Man become a Puppet of the Lianli Tree Demon?" Yun Luo Fairy asked in some puzzlement.
"It could be due to the unique environment of the Abyss. The nature's spiritual energy here is too violent, damaging the spiritual intelligence of demon beasts. Perhaps the Tree Man's Divine Soul was severely damaged and the Lianli Tree Demon took advantage of it, leading to the current situation," Yuan Ming speculated, stroking his chin.