Chapter 806 - 162: Guardian Divine Spirit
Yi Xiaotian felt his cheeks burning and feverish, with terrifying images flashing before his eyes, images he had never seen before.
Su Changxing’s voice came from beside his ear: "It’s a simple matter, either die or break through to Tier Eight. Strong Extraordinaries must be prepared for death, yes, this was also mentioned earlier."
High-tier Extraordinaries themselves are like a massive nuclear power plant, capable of continuously affecting the surrounding environment.
However, for other lower-tier Extraordinaries, this influence is not a good thing. Excessive influence can cause Extraordinaries to lose control, turning them into monsters just like the zombies in the zombie world.
Of course.
For high-tier Extraordinaries, this kind of influence can be controlled, not leading to constant disasters.
Su Changxing imposed a short-term continuous influence on Yi Xiaotian. Such an influence could make him stronger, or it could turn him into a monster.
As for why he did this, he didn’t think much about it. Since Yi Xiaotian wanted to become stronger, then let him become stronger, and naturally, the price needed in this process is for him to bear.
Su Changxing also felt that in general, Yi Xiaotian was gaining from this, after all, this required an external power, and others did not have such an opportunity.
This can be considered a kind of fate; as for the result, it’s hard to say.
Yi Xiaotian dazedly felt the changes in himself, looked towards Su Changxing and moved his lips: "You..."
At this moment, he was extremely shocked, having thought Su Changxing was just casually speaking, but unexpectedly, he actually meant it.
To say one will become strong, and they indeed become strong, what kind of existence really is he?
This exceeded his understanding, realizing that the seemingly young man in front of him is definitely not simple.
Yi Xiaotian sat down on the ground with a thud, only to feel his body very heavy, dizzy, and the whole world spinning clockwise.
Others around also turned their heads, looking over, not knowing what happened.
A woman dressed in a tight outfit with a long braid quickly rushed over, shielding Yi Xiaotian behind her, and shouted at Su Changxing:
"What did you do to Xiaotian? He’s just a child."
Su Changxing looked at the woman who seemed to be in her twenties or thirties, smiled easily and said: "You don’t look that much older."
Yi Xiaotian tugged at the woman’s clothes and said: "Sister Mei, I’m fine. I begged Mr. Su to make me stronger, even if I die, I can’t blame anyone."
The woman looked at Su Changxing with some vigilance and said harshly: "If he dies, it’s your doing!"
Su Changxing said calmly: "He himself said, his death has nothing to do with me. Don’t be so unreasonable."
"Unreasonable?"
The woman seemed amused by Su Changxing’s words, placed her hands on her waist and said: "You’re like someone digging a pit for people to fall into, and saying it’s not your responsibility when they do?"
At this time.
Fang Muping walked forward from behind and rebuked the woman: "Ning Mei, how dare you speak to Mr. Su like that."
Ning Mei pointed at Yi Xiaotian with some dissatisfaction and said: "Captain, look at what he’s done to Xiaotian."
Fang Muping is no fool; surviving in the end times and getting to this point means being smart, naturally guessing about Su Changxing’s identity, knowing Lu Yu prepared to cut down the Bronze Tree after talking with Su Changxing.
Su Changxing’s identity was clear, likely related to Seventeen, and a part of Seventeen’s leadership.
"Mr. Su wouldn’t harm Yi Xiaotian, you should take him to rest." Fang Muping said in a firm tone.
Ning Mei frowned, dissatisfied as she was, but followed Fang Muping’s words, because as captain, his words carried immense authority.
"Your body’s burning." Ning Mei said worriedly.
Yi Xiaotian shook his head and then turned to Fang Muping, shouting: "I asked Mr. Su for this, even if I die, it has nothing to do with Mr. Su."
He already felt his body starting to change, a significant transformation, with half-long hair falling out in patches like it was withering.
"Mr. Su, what’s happening to Yi Xiaotian?" Fang Muping asked Su Changxing in a low voice after Ning Mei and the two left.
Su Changxing did not conceal anything, stating simply: "He wants to become stronger, so I let him become stronger. Of course, there is a price to pay. As an Extraordinary, you should understand."
Fang Muping nodded: "It’s his choice, there really isn’t much to say."
Su Changxing said calmly: "It seems you aren’t worried about him dying."
Fang Muping sighed: "Too many people have died, there’s not much to worry about, having a strong power is instead a guarantee."
In the center of the settlement, Lu Yu and others were uprooting the massive Bronze Tree, little by little. During this process, the surface of the Bronze Tree became increasingly radiant, as if wailing.
Many people were amazed, thinking this was a tree with spiritual nature and shouldn’t be uprooted.
Just when Lu Yu and others had uprooted half of the tree’s roots, an unexpected change occurred.
The bronze roots suddenly seemed to come alive, wrapping around two people standing inside the pit with shovels, dragging their bodies into the ground.
The sudden mutation threw the crowd into chaos.
Su Changxing stared intently at the gigantic bronze tree, not acting immediately, wanting to see what was happening.
"Breakers of lineage, die!"
An immense voice emanated from the Bronze Tree, as if from the distant sky, rippling at the edge of hearing.
Many people covered their ears upon hearing the voice, feeling a piercing pain in their heads.
A huge, aged face appeared on the Bronze Tree, with densely packed beards, shouting loudly with indifference:
"Why do you mortals seek to sever the lineage!"
Two golden beams of light swept out from the center of the Bronze Tree in both directions, like lasers leaving obvious marks on the ground. Anyone touched by the beams were directly sliced apart; a hand touched became severed, a head touched exploded.
Several Extraordinaries with relatively stronger bodies survived under the beams, but suffered significant injuries, while some unlucky others died outright.
Lu Yu, standing the closest, drew a chain saber from his waist and struck at the Bronze Tree, his blade bursting with great power, creating bright sparks and cutting a large section of its branches.
This clearly caused the Bronze Tree pain, and a gold beam shot out from the left side of the branches towards Lu Yu.
The strength displayed by this Bronze Tree was astonishing, reaching about Tier Eight to Tier Seven.
Lu Yu appeared disheveled, barely avoiding the gold beam, looking around to see many people dead, and angrily rebuked the Bronze Tree:
"What kind of demon are you? How dare you kill randomly here, uprooting you is only right."
The face on the Bronze Tree glared, but ceased its actions and said: "I am the Guardian Divine Spirit of the Inheritance Tree with a Divine Position. Those who try to sever the lineage will naturally be punished."
Lu Yu felt doubtful, as when the Bronze Tree was planted, he didn’t know about this thing, also weighing whether its words were true or false.
At this moment, the black-faced man quickly shouted to Lu Yu: "This truly is the Inheritance Tree, we cannot uproot it, perhaps those people weren’t wrong. We can’t rashly cut the roots."
Lu Yu hesitated upon hearing this; though strong, they gathered many people, and it was certainly feasible to fight.
Now it seemed, the Bronze Tree might indeed be an Inheritance Tree, and uprooting it would be taboo.
At least, it shouldn’t be uprooted recklessly, understanding the situation first would be better.
Seeing Lu Yu’s hesitation, the face on the Bronze Tree relaxed, revealing a smile:
"Didn’t you plant me for advancement? I can fulfill your wishes, it’s my duty, and it’s mutually beneficial for us."
Su Changxing watched this scene, finding it absurd, his face showing coldness, stepping forward to challenge:
"Divine Spirit? You dare call yourself a Divine Spirit, truly clueless."
These sharp words drew everyone’s attention.
The Bronze Tree mocked, directing at Su Changxing: "What do you mortals know of the vastness of heavens, I may not be powerful, but I do possess a Divine Position, truly a Divine Spirit!"