Chapter 913 - 705: Snake... Snake Egg?! (2)
Shen Tang felt a surge of joy in her heart and quickly took out a transparent bottle the size of a palm, carefully catching the dripping tree sap.
Just as the bottle was about to be filled, chaotic footsteps suddenly sounded outside, accompanied by enraged shouts,
"Intruders! They’re harming the Mother Tree!"
"They’re stealing the Mother Tree’s sap! Quick, catch them!"
We’ve been discovered!
Shen Tang quickly sealed the bottle cap, "Let’s go!"
Xue Yinzhou grabbed her, transforming into a mass of Black Fog and raced outward.
The Parasite Clan members chased after them furiously.
On the eve of the ritual, to have the Foreign Clan break in and steal the precious [Tree Heart Marrow Liquid] of the Mother Tree, they must not be allowed to leave!
The energy of all Parasite Clan members stems from the original Mother Tree. Their cultivation and survival are closely linked to the Mother Tree. Although the Mother Tree has survived nearly ten thousand years and is gradually aging, far from its former vibrant self, the trunk has even started to crystallize... Continuing in this manner, the Mother Tree will eventually die, becoming a fossil.
And, once the Mother Tree dies, the strength of Parasite Clan beastmen will also gradually decline. Precisely for this reason, they willingly become nourishment to sustain the Mother Tree’s vitality.
The energy contained in [Tree Heart Marrow Liquid] is the most essential essence of the Mother Tree. Losing all marrow liquid would cause the Mother Tree to wilt rapidly.
Hence, even a single drop of [Tree Heart Marrow Liquid] is invaluable.
These two Foreign Clan members dared to steal such a sacred object; their crime is unforgivable!
They must catch the thieves who stole the Holy Liquid and make them pay with their lives during the ritual!
The news of the stolen marrow liquid quickly reached the Parasite Clan’s upper echelon.
Immediately, several powerful masters and elders in the clan took action.
Almost the entire clan was in pursuit of these two thieves.
Countless vines and attacks from the shadows surged towards them, Shen Tang wielded the Ice Blade to sever the vines, but the offensive was far fiercer than the initial one.
Parasite Clan’s strong ones were mobilized, surrounded on all sides, with no escape.
Xue Yinzhou’s face turned extremely grim, his aura skyrocketing, the Black Fog instantly condensed into hundreds of Evil Beasts, which charged at the Parasite Clan members, engaging them in combat.
"Yinzhou!" Shen Tang clutched his collar tightly, calling out anxiously.
Xue Yinzhou shook his head, indicating it’s okay. As a male, protecting the female is an instinctual duty. He absolutely cannot let her be injured beside him, especially since it was for his sake.
Now that they’ve acquired what they need, there’s no need to hold back.
He unleashed his full strength, charging outward.
However, just as they were about to break out of the Holy Land, Xue Yinzhou’s body suddenly staggered, letting out a cry of pain, and uncontrollably fell to the ground.
Shen Tang was pinned underneath him, her face twisted in pain, but she couldn’t afford her own injuries, hastily looking up at him, "Yinzhou, what’s wrong?"
But no answer came.
Another familiar, slender figure emerged from the shadows, followed by a group of Parasite Clan beastmen.
Upon seeing the face of the leading female, Shen Tang’s pupils contracted. It was the same female who had cursed Xue Yinzhou before!
She actually hadn’t died and was still alive.
But on second thought, it wasn’t surprising. As long as part of a Parasite Clan’s body remains, they can revive; previously, Fu Teng had escaped disaster using this trick.
"Didn’t expect it, did you? I’m still alive." The middle-aged female’s face was dark. "I didn’t expect you two to be so bold, daring to intrude on my clan’s territory. It’s truly walking into the trap yourselves!"
Although the two of them had disguised their identities, Tumor Gu was her creation, she could sense the Gu Worm’s presence, naturally recognizing them as the ones who destroyed her clone last time.
"Today, you won’t think of leaving here alive." She ordered coldly, "Capture that Snake Beast alive, kill the female on the spot!"
Battle erupted once again.
Shen Tang wasn’t a match for so many people, quickly falling into a disadvantage, gaining several more injuries.
Xue Yinzhou’s eyes turned red, wanting to rush in and help her, but the pain was so intense, even breathing was agonizing. The veins on his arm bulged, his blood seemed to wriggle under the skin, as if there were worms burrowing.
His fingers sprouted sharp nails, gouging into the ground, yet he couldn’t even stand up, the intense pain curling his body, involuntary showing signs of Beastification.
At this moment, immense sorrow, despair, and reluctance washed over him, like returning to that great battle years ago, helpless, unable to do anything.
He couldn’t save her, he would have to watch his beloved female die in front of him...
The aura around him began to fluctuate violently.
"Tweet—"
Suddenly, several sharp bird cries came from the sky.