Chapter 2748 Peterson The Taoist Ancestor

Not only Austin but also all of the masters did not even think of approaching the palace.

From afar, they could already see and feel the powerful aura being released by the figure standing firm at the doorsteps. It was as if they were going to suffocate if they even moved an inch closer.

There stood an elder who was emanating a dazzling light. From where he was standing, it appeared as if he was completely blazing.

However, contrary to the atmosphere he was emitting, the elder looked like an ordinary old man with white clothes on.

"You right there. You're the one who took away my natural vessel of immortal energy; am I right?"

the elder asked while glaring sharply at Austin.

That sent a chill all over Austin's body. He felt so helpless in front of this seemingly powerful beast.

"Ha! You even knew how to use that Taoist robe. Were those trees the ones who helped you?" the elder scoffed as he noticed Austin's clothing.

"Well guess what? That robe is of inferior quality… and so it's useless. You may hold on to that if you wish,"

the old man continued to ridicule him.

To his relief, Austin could still sense no ill-intent from the elder's tone despite all he said.

'It's just a piece of cake for this old man to take my life in an instant, ' he thought to himself.

"Hmm, there are eight trees around here.

I think I owe them a debt," the elder mumbled in a low voice while ignoring all the other masters.

Suddenly, he stretched out his hand. In the blink of an eye, it vanished into thin air.

After a few seconds, his hand reappeared with eight enormous trees wrapped around it. These were none other than the holy trees.

Obtaining an object from a great distance within seconds was an exceptional omnipotent skill, but to think that he did it to grab the huge holy trees was even more unimaginable.

Cultivators had only heard about this in legends, but the elder gave them the shock of their lives by performing it right before their eyes.

All the masters were stunned in astonishment.

'This old man is definitely out of our league. We have not even seen his real strength!' they thought to themselves.

"Damn it! Who the hell did this?!

We have been through so much, and finally met together. Who is conceited enough to disturb our peace?!"

the supreme holy tree screamed furiously as it tried to free itself of the elder's grip.

"It is me…"

the old man replied haughtily with a smirk on his face.

"T-Taoist Ancestor?!" Sherman was taken aback upon hearing his voice.

"You old bastard!" the holy purple tree cursed.

The eight holy trees were all petrified at the sight of the old man. An abundance of mixed feelings surged out soon afterward. They were mostly of anger, frustration, and recollection of the horrible past.

"You old fool, I wanted to settle the score with you a long time ago.

You had the guts to take us into this remote universe, separating us in the process for several years… and now this? You must pay with your life!" the supreme holy tree shouted as it pointed at the elder's fa

Palace, the masters from the underworld took the opportunity and made a move against Evil Shadow King and Damon. They were able to deal a fatal blow, and ultimately held them captives. "Evil Shadow King, Damon, both of you listen to me." One of the masters lightly slapped their cheeks to get their attention.

"It seems like you are on good terms with Austin; am I right?" the first master asked them.

"Yeah, they have a good relationship with him," the other master butted in.

"Here's the deal. I'm going to trade your freedom for his Taoist robe, together with the eight chaotic immortal trees. You better hope he agrees," the first master said as they eventually took Evil Shadow King and Damon out of the place.

On the other hand, the leader of the Heavenly Palace and the other top masters continued exploring the Celestial Palace in search of other treasures.

But no one dared to approach the underground palace.

"Young man, I know you took two of my natural vessels of immortal energy. Give them back to me,"

Peterson asserted as he stared at Austin.

Of course, Austin was reluctant to return the natural vessels of immortal energy, but the elder in front of him was far too intimidating for him to refuse.

"Yes..." Austin muttered hesitantly. "Sir."

He managed to finish his sentence after taking a deep breath.

"Old man, what do you need those natural vessels of immortal energy for? They are of no use to you anymore.

Don't be so mean.

Besides, he got them with his own power. I don't think it's fair to just ask him to return them,"

the supreme holy tree cut in abruptly.

It knew from the start that Austin's purpose was to utilize the natural vessels of immortal energy to progress the overall strength and power of the creatures in the Immortal End World.

With all the meddling, it was doing a favor for Austin.

The fact was that the supreme holy tree had spent a lot of time in the Immortal End World ever since Austin found it, and deep down, it actually felt a tinge of bond towards that world.