Martial Universe

A dust storm spread within the forest. At this moment, the gazes of Lin Dong’sgroup penetrated through the dust and focused on the enormous being a shortdistance in front.

The enormous figure looked similar to the previous Fire Crystal Demon Apes.However, it was even larger and the colour of its body was also deeper. Lookingfrom a distance away, the figure appeared to be wearing a thick fiery redcrystal armour. Moreover, its savage red eyes actually had a human-likecunningness and ferocity surging within it. At a glance, one could tell that itwas quite intelligent.

“A Fire Crystal Ape King huh?”

Lin Dong’s eyes also hardened because of Ying Huanhuan’s soft exclamation. Hecould sense an extremely wild and violent energy fluctuation from its body. Itwas likely that its strength far exceeded those ordinary Fire Crystal DemonApes.

“It is unexpected that even a Fire Crystal Ape King has appeared… this fellowis fairly famous around the Blood Rock Grounds. However, it usually trains deepwithin the mountains. Unexpectedly, it has actually barged into our place thistime around.” Yuan Fang’s eyes were slightly cold as she looked at the enormousbeing with a stern aura and coldly said.

“Huanhuan, are you alright?” At this moment, Jiang Kun and Mo Ling rushed overto Lin Dong’s side. After which, they looked at Ying Huanhuan and asked.

“I’m fine.”

Ying Huanhuan glanced at Lin Dong. She hesitated a little and was just aboutto thank the latter for his help when she saw that Lin Dong was already wavinghis hand. After which, the latter’s stared at the Fire Crystal Ape King a shortdistance away in an unblinking manner. His attitude caused Ying Huanhuan toinvoluntarily grit her teeth.

“All of you get lost now. I am the one who first discovered it!”

That Fire Crystal Ape King in the forest was fanning his large hand in frontof him in a violent manner. Wild wind scattered the dust. Its scarlet eyesstared at Lin Dong’s group as it cried out explosively with a mouth filled withan evil aura.

After training till this stage, the Fire Crystal Ape King clearly possessed anintellect that was not inferior to a human. If it was not because of its impurebloodline, it would have likely taken on a human form already.

“What a joke. This mineral vein belongs to our Dao Sect. Since when is it yourright to claim the items within here. Fire Crystal Ape King, if you know whatis good for you, you should take your minions and return to the mountains.Otherwise, once the experts from our Dao Sect hurry over, your years of bittertraining would likely end up coming to naught!” Yuan Fang laughed coldly.

“Heh, there is nothing I haven’t been through all these years. Don’t use theDao Sect name to scare me. Just you young fellows alone do not have thequalification to get me to obediently withdraw!”

“Such arrogant words!”

Fury flashed across Ying Huanhuan’s large eyes before she said: “Big fellow,you merely have the strength of a seven Yuan Nirvana Stage expert. Therefore,you do not have the qualification to act so arrogantly in front of us!”

Although Demonic Beasts typically have powerful fighting strength, this FireCrystal Ape King was merely at seven Yuan Nirvana Stage. However, from hisappearance, he clearly possessed a fighting strength that was not inferior toan eight Yuan Nirvana Stage expert. Nonetheless, if they were to include LinDong, who possessed a fighting strength that far exceeded his appearance, theirside would possess four seven Yuan Nirvana Stage experts. It was likely thatthe Fire Crystal Ape King would not gain much advantage if the four of themwere to join forces.

“Lin Dong, we must obtain that Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree…”

Ying Huanhuan’s eyes looked towards Lin Dong after her words sounded. Hermouth moved slightly and a soft whisper was transmitted into Lin Dong’s ears.

“Is that thing very rare?” Lin Dong asked instead. He did not know much aboutthis Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree.

“Yes. Moreover, it is extremely useful for our sect. This Immortal YuanAncient Tree is able to automatically absorb the natural energy and agglomeratethem into fruits. Those fruits are extremely beneficial for disciples like us…”

Lin Dong’s glanced at the five bright red fruits hanging on the black tree. Hecould indeed sense a powerful energy from within them. However, isn’t thisamount a little too insignificant for a super sect?

“The Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree that we see in front of our eyes is merely aseedling. We do not know if there are any seeds within. If there is a seed… itsvalue would soar by a hundred times!”

“Seed?” Lin Dong’s eyes became slightly focused.

“There is an Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree in Yuan Gate. However, that ancienttree has already matured through their grooming. Currently, it is rumored to betens of thousand of feet in size. Each time the ancient tree bears fruits, itwill produce thousands of Immortal Yuan Fruits. The Immortal Yuan Tree is onethe key reasons why Yuan Gate disciples are far stronger than that of the othersects…” Ying Huanhuan bit her lips with the back of her teeth. Her pretty faceturned unusually grave at this moment.

Lin Dong’s heart skipped a beat. A few thousand fruits together? If that wastruly the case, it would be a little too frightening. However, in order togroom an Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree till that extent, the amount of hard workand effort required would be terrifying as well. A single person is unlikely tobe capable of doing so…

“If this Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree really has a seed within, it is likelythat the upper echelons would be shocked when this news is transmitted back tothe sect…” Lin Dong muttered to himself. In the next instant, he appeared tohave thought of something as his expression suddenly became stern.

Since this seed was so valuable, it would likely cause a commotion should newsof this spread. Moreover, this Blood Rock Grounds was not a peaceful area. Atthat time, there would be an unknown number of people targeting this place. Infact, there might even be a few stealthy individuals who might try to secretlysteal it. With such a valuable prize in sight, even the deterrence brought byDao Sect’s name will be significantly weakened.

Based on them disciples alone, it might be very difficult to intimidate thoselawless criminals in Blood Rock Grounds.

Lin Dong turned his head and coincidentally saw Ying Huanhuan staring at him.Her large black eyes were filled with a solemn expression. Originally, theythought that this was going to be an ordinary mission, instead, it turned intosuch a troublesome one.

Lin Dong’s lips were curled. After which, his eyelid narrowed. Using a softvoice that only a few of them could hear, he softly said, “In that case… thisape king… we must not let him escape.”

Lin Dong’s voice was very soft, but the hearts of Ying Huanhuan, Jiang Kun andthe rest skipped a beat. From former’s words, they could hear an icy cool bonepiercing killing intent that was contained within it.

All of them turned silent. They also knew that if the Fire Crystal Ape Kingescaped and end up spreading news regarding this Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree, itwould wound up causing them a great deal of trouble. However, they were stillunable to form a heartless killing intent instantly…

After all, they did not go through what Lin Dong had experienced.

“Lin Dong is right… we cannot let him escape.” Yuan Fang was clearly a lotmore mature compared to Ying Huanhuan and the other two. Her eyes immediatelyflickered before she nodded solemnly.

Ying Huanhuan also clenched her silver teeth after hearing Yuan Fang’s words.She decisively said, “Jiang Kun, Yuan Ling, the both of you will attack andblock him at the front. Lin Dong, you will aid them from the side. Elder sisterFang, arrange for the disciples to lock down this area!”

Although Ying Huanhuan knew that Lin Dong could match up evenly with JiangHao, she did not arrange for him to be at the frontline. After all, this FireCrystal Ape King was much stronger than Jiang Hao. If he was not careful, hemight end up being seriously wounded.

Lin Dong did not say anything after hearing Ying Huanhuan’s arrangement. Hemerely looked towards Yuan Fang and softly said, “Elder sister Fang, those FireCrystal Demon Apes that have been put to sleep earlier… do not even let one ofthem off.”

Fang Yuan’s heart was startled as she looked at Lin Dong’s young and calmface. Clearly, she did not expect that Lin Dong’s mind was so cautious andruthless despite this tender age. She involuntarily sighed quietly. It wasfortunate that he was a disciple of their Dao Sect. Otherwise, it would reallycause one to have difficulty sleeping and eating in peace…

“Junior Lin Dong, it is fine for you to stop the Ape King from the side. Leavethe rest to us!” Jiang Kun flickered his sleeve and laughed with great boldness.

“Attack!”

A soft cry was suddenly sounded from Ying Huanhuan’s mouth. At the nextmoment, mighty Yuan Power suddenly erupted from Jiang Kun’s and Yuan Ling’sbody. Immediately, their bodies rushed out with a lightning-like speed. A sharpaura quickly covered the Fire Crystal Ape King a short distance away.

Just when Jiang Kun and Yuan Ling attacked, Ying Huanhuan leaped and herlovely body landed on a large tree. Immediately, she waved her hands and anemerald-like green zither appeared. After which, a wave that caused Lin Dong tobe surprised slowly spread from the zither.