Chapter 228 - Spiritual Trees Fragment

Chapter 228 - Spiritual Tree's Fragment

The vault was massive, and this was just the tip of the iceberg. After spending about six hours, Liu Wuxie found seventeen fifth-grade herbs.

Deeper inside the vault, the treasures, which had been accumulated for centuries, were covered in a layer of dust.

Suddenly, there was a reaction from Liu Wuxie’s dantian as the mysterious tree guided him somewhere.

“Can it be some sort of treasure?” Liu Wuxie quickened his footsteps. The last time the mysterious tree had reacted, he had obtained the Frost Spiritual Bead and made multiple breakthroughs in his cultivation.

Liu Wuxie ultimately found an azure wood in a pile of items. The wood felt cold but comfortable when he held it in his hand.

“What is this?” Liu Wuxie carried it under the light to inspect it and clean up the dust.

The mysterious tree in his dantian violently reacted as the branches reached out to wrap around the azure wood. Shortly after, traces of chill pierced Liu Wuxie’s body through his pores.

“This is a piece of a spiritual tree!” Liu Wuxie was shocked. Trees were categorized into multiple varieties, and most were just ordinary trees. However, there was a variety of trees called spiritual trees. These trees contained high spirituality, accumulated through time, similar to the Fire Spiritual Bead.

It’s a pity there’s only a piece of it. If it were larger, it could’ve helped me reach the Marrow Cleansing Realm. Liu Wuxie felt a sense of regret. Although it might not facilitate his ascension to the Marrow Cleansing Realm, it could fortify his foundation and further purify his wood attribute.

The Sky Devouring Divine Cauldron appeared and devoured the piece of azure wood. In the blink of an eye, it was refined into over five thousand mysterious liquid droplets flowing into the world in his dantian.

The mysterious tree within his dantian’s world began to expand, sprouting more branches.

Wood also served as fuel for the fire. The absorption of a substantial amount of wood elements triggered an eruption in the volcano within this world, leading to a surge in fire elements.

Liu Wuxie’s cultivation began to rise and was extremely close to the Marrow Cleansing Realm. The stronger his foundation, the more powerful his explosive power would become. ViiSit novelbin(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

As Liu Wuxie continued to search in the vault, ordinary herbs couldn’t catch his attention, and he only picked the ones he needed. Aside from the Divine Meteorite Iron, he still needed more materials to upgrade the Heretic Blade, and all the materials could be found in the vault.

By the time Liu Wuxie had finished searching through countless herbs and materials, the sky had turned dark. As he exited the vault, he saw a figure rushing toward him.

“I have been waiting for you! What took you so long?” Chen Ruoyan’s mood had brightened upon hearing that her father’s condition had improved. She had been waiting outside the royal vault for an entire day.

Liu Wuxie wore a frown, wordlessly expressing his discomfort. He had gone to great lengths to distance himself from her in the Western Breeze Mountain Range and had no desire to get too close.

Chen Ruoyan had previously saved his life. Had she not intervened with Qin Shi that day, the death match twenty days later would not have occurred.

“Is there something you need?” Liu Wuxie queried.

“Can’t I seek you out if there’s nothing in particular?” Chen Ruoyan attempted to grasp Liu Wuxie’s arm, but he deftly sidestepped her, causing her to pout.

“I need an alchemy chamber to refine an antidote for your father’s poison.” Liu Wuxie could only change the topic. After treating the Emperor’s poison, Liu Wuxie planned to go into seclusion.

“I identified the individual responsible for the town’s massacre. Can you guess who it is?” Chen Yusheng playfully asked.

Shaking his head, Liu Wuxie maintained a neutral expression. Pretending to be unaware was challenging, and he responded, “Senior Chen, you can just tell me directly.”

“It’s the city lord of your Azure Billow City, Qi Enshi. I didn’t expect him to have massacred an entire town back then.”

As for the evidence Liu Wuxie had provided, Chen Yusheng intentionally overlooked it. Despite his straightforward nature, he wasn’t naive. He understood that further probing into Liu Wuxie’s information source could complicate matters, but he was content with identifying the culprit.

“And what are your plans for dealing with him?” Liu Wuxie asked, his primary concern being the fate of Qi Enshi. If Qi Enshi were to die, the Assassin Pavilion would undoubtedly cease their attempts on his life. After all, with the employer dead, they wouldn’t be able to collect their fees even if they succeeded in killing Liu Wuxie.

“I have already sent men to Azure Billow City. According to military law, he is to be executed immediately. The Terrabreak Army never takes an innocent life, and that’s the ironclad law.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Wuxie breathed a sigh of relief. The death of Qi Enshi would resolve one of his problems.

As long as the Emperor ingests it, he should be able to purge the poison from his body within a day. I’ll take my leave now,” Liu Wuxie said, handing over two antidotes to Chen Yusheng before making his way out of the academy.

“Wuxie, please be mindful of your safety!” Chen Yusheng cautioned. His words carried an unspoken implication, as he could foresee the challenges that Liu Wuxie might face.

Liu Wuxie was in high spirits as he left the palace. He touched the porcelain bottle in his pocket, a smile spreading across his face. His visit to the palace had been fruitful. Not only had he gathered all the materials needed to upgrade the Heretic Blade, but he had also managed to refine six fifth-grade pills and a fragment of a spiritual tree.

Despite sensing several watchful eyes in the shadows, he continued on his way, feigning ignorance. Upon reaching the Imperial Academy, he didn’t return to his courtyard as Fan Zhen had instructed him to meet upon his return.

Fan Zhen had been waiting for Liu Wuxie for the past few days, and a grey-robed old man brought Liu Wuxie into an ordinary courtyard.

It was surprising that the headmaster lived in such a humble abode. When Liu Wuxie entered the main hall, Fan Zhen was already waiting there.

“I greet you, Headmaster!” With the tension between them now resolved, Liu Wuxie’s demeanor towards the headmaster had significantly softened.

“Come, take a seat!” Fan Zhen gestured for Liu Wuxie to sit down, and he had no air around him.

As the two sat facing each other, the grey-robed old man left, leaving the two in the main hall.

“This is the token of a Heaven Grade student. From today onwards, you are a Heaven Grade student.” Fan Zhen retrieved a token from his pocket and handed it to Liu Wuxie.

Liu Wuxie had bypassed the Profound Grade entirely and was promoted directly to a Heaven Grade student. This was an unprecedented achievement, and Liu Wuxie had shattered numerous academy records in the process.

Liu Wuxie’s lack of deference towards Fan Zhen was due to his own formidable strength. The area designated for Heaven Grade students was ideal for his breakthrough.

“Why did you summon me, Headmaster?” Liu Wuxie inquired after pocketing the token, aware that the headmaster’s summons wasn’t merely to present him with the token.

“You must be wondering why I’ve been discreetly fostering your growth without letting anyone else in on it,” Fan Zhen observed, looking at Liu Wuxie. He could feel a subtle pressure emanating from the young man before him, a sensation he had never experienced before. Despite being a headmaster with a cultivation in the True Core Realm, he found himself unable to fully comprehend this young man.