Chapter 824 - 180: Uprooting the Tree
If there’s anything that infuriates Su Changxing, it’s bizarre and illogical things.
Such things are also usually dangerous, dangerous within the realm of the non-understanding.
The Inheritance Tree is such an entity, it seems to cover every inch of that world.
Even the rolling black fog can hardly mask the distortion emitted by the Inheritance Tree. He came to the edge of the Black River and saw a Bronze Tree standing tall next to the settlement.
This Bronze Tree is larger than the one at the Falling Leaves Gathering Place, with its branches and leaves covering most of the settlement.
Being here means it’s no longer on Seventeen’s turf, but being far from the front lines, both sides coexist peacefully, usually with little conflict.
Since he was in a hurry, Su Changxing couldn’t be bothered to waste words with the people in this settlement. He moved to the edge of the settlement, and from half a settlement away, he aimed his sniper rifle and shot through the trunk of the Bronze Tree.
The massive impact echoed throughout the settlement, and some soldiers leaning against the city wall were so startled they nearly dropped their weapons.
However, they didn’t immediately locate Su Changxing, and instead looked toward the Bronze Tree, seeing the gigantic tree swaying.
"The Inheritance Tree is going to fall!" someone yelled.
There were already many people standing under the tree, seemingly engaged in some activity, gathering together, men and women, old and young, approximately thousands of them.
With the tremble of the bronze came the sound of metal clashing, dinging and clanging, crisp yet heavy, the sound piercing the eardrums painfully.
The Bronze Tree was indeed amazing due to its size and life force, enduring Su Changxing’s shot without falling.
However, this time was different as many little beings emerged from the Bronze Tree, holding bronze walking staffs.
They didn’t locate a target immediately and began attacking the people around them chaotically.
Su Changxing initially thought this Bronze Tree was somewhat similar to the previous one, but unexpectedly, it was entirely different in form.
"How is this any different from demons?" Su Changxing couldn’t help but mock, not understanding why those of that world treated such things as precious.
This thing supposedly does have the ability to advance Extraordinary beings, otherwise it wouldn’t spread so swiftly.
Interest is always the first principle of balance, if it weren’t profit-driven, how could this Inheritance Tree exist in the settlement?
Su Changxing calmly fired a second shot, the bullet transforming into a thin silver thread, hitting the trunk of the Bronze Tree and causing a massive explosion.
The destructive force first pierced the trunk, then expanded in all directions, causing cracks to appear, along with the surrounding little demons wielding bronze walking staffs being caught in the shockwave were thrown.
With two shots, Su Changxing took down the Bronze Tree, primarily holding back slightly to prevent excessive damage to the settlement, otherwise, one shot would have sufficed.
The sudden change plunged the people in the settlement into a state of panic, then two Tier Seven Extraordinary beings hurriedly ran in his direction.
This settlement unexpectedly has two Tier Seven Extraordinary beings, which was surprising, knowing that there wasn’t a single Tier Seven Extraordinary being at the Falling Leaves Gathering Place initially.
However.
This also verified the Bronze Tree’s function, indeed able to allow Extraordinary beings in the area to ascend faster, with the effect being rather significant.
The gap between Tier Seven and Tier Eight is still huge, if not worlds apart, then at least it’s a substantial leap.
In theory.
This thing is probably good, but Su Changxing felt waves of chills seeing the Bronze Tree, intuition telling him there’s a serious problem with it.
Every beautiful thing has an ugly side, let alone ugliness that is visible.
Moths rush toward flames, but they cannot.
Su Changxing didn’t leave, instead waiting for the two Tier Seven Extraordinary beings to come over.
"You uprooted the Inheritance Tree!" the person with short hair wearing a hat showed a look of horror.
He couldn’t figure out what methods were used to break such a big Bronze Tree from such a distance.
At this moment.
They didn’t know whether they should be angry or scared, emotions intertwining simultaneously.
Su Changxing curiously observed their situation, then casually asked:
"I guess perhaps. Is there a problem?"
It seems that those with strong power always do things that seem unreasonable to others, he’s like that, and so is the old man.
They, while holding strong power, would gamble to do what they believe is right.
"You are the one who uprooted the Inheritance Tree of the Falling Leaves Gathering Place, aren’t you?" The older man with deep and shallow wrinkles on his black face said gloomily.
Su Changxing smiled, having to marvel at the rapid dissemination of information on forums being indeed quick, at least faster than him running:
"Have I been guessed? You two being Tier Seven Extraordinary beings, must be famous figures too."
The dark-faced man stared fiercely at Su Changxing, fearing his unfathomable power, yet unable to swallow this grievance, out of nowhere someone uprooted his tree, and this tree was quite important.
"Yan Wangping, leader of the Black River Settlement, sir, such conduct is somewhat unreasonable."
Su Changxing thought for a moment and said: "Indeed, somewhat unreasonable."
Yan Wangping gritted his teeth and said: "You’ve cut off our path to advancement!"
Su Changxing showed a hint of mockery, coldly said: "Without this thing, you can’t advance?"
The two remained silent, feeling the oppression from Su Changxing, almost unable to breathe.
Su Changxing walked over, patted their shoulders, and said with a smile:
"You shouldn’t be too indignant, this thing I remove one wherever I see one, other settlements are the same."
"Let it go this time, if you let me see such things in your settlement next time, don’t blame me for being impolite."
"Words said upfront, lest you say I’m unreasonable again."
"I’ll be off first, soon get the roots of the tree completely dug out."
After speaking.
Su Changxing turned and left.
Yan Wangping saw Su Changxing about to leave, shouted again: "You’re Leader Su of Team 17, Su Changxing!"
Su Changxing turned to look at him, did not stop walking, only waved his hand, and his figure disappeared into the black fog.
After a moment of silence.
Someone nearby suddenly shouted: "He is Su Changxing!"
Yan Wangping pursed his lips: "Pretty much, a powerful guy suddenly appeared out of nowhere, who else could it be if not him."
"Previously everyone thought he was dead, now suddenly reappearing, I’m afraid the frontline war is going to start up again."
Someone nearby sighed and said: "But the Inheritance Tree is gone, what can we do?"
Yan Wangping pondered for a moment said: "No rush, life is more important, although this thing can make us advance quickly, but I also sense a major problem with it."
"First let’s see how the situation develops, maybe Seventeen will win?"
Someone nearby asked: "What if Seventeen loses?"
Yan Wangping said helplessly: "Do I even need to say it? The Inheritance Tree will certainly be everywhere."
"This might not be bad either, it truly can make us stronger, living is always better than perishing."