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"Everyone, prepare to set off!"
In the sky above, after a round of explanations, Hun Yu successfully united everyone into a cohesive force to confront the beast tide.
Casting an inconspicuous glance at Mo Yu and the others, Hun Yu laughed heartily before shooting off towards the northern horizon. Behind him, a dense, dark crowd followed, the sound of their flight roaring through the air.
Mo Yu's group, along with Xun'er and other members of the Gu Clan, mingled among the larger force. However, the members of the Lei Clan were notably absent, a fact that Mo Yu silently observed.
The massive group of people, resembling a dark cloud, swept across the sky like lightning.
The journey of a hundred miles took less than ten minutes. When the large contingent soared over a lush mountain peak, a seemingly endless black plain stretched out before them, drawing everyone's attention.
Mo Yu's gaze traveled over the crowd, settling on the plain. His brows raised slightly at the sight: black clouds churned in the sky, and the ground below teemed with massive ferocious beasts. The scene resembled a blood-colored ocean, stretching to the horizon, accompanied by thunderous roars that echoed endlessly through the heavens and earth.
"So, this is the beast tide of the Ancient Wasteland Region? Truly terrifying," Cai Lin murmured in awe at the sight.
Mo Yu's eyes moved past the seemingly endless tide of beasts, focusing on the distant darkness. He muttered, "Beyond the beast tide lies the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree?"
"Everyone, the beast tide is ahead. Prepare to advance!"
Hun Yu's face maintained its warm smile as he suddenly turned and shot forward.
Behind him, over a dozen black-robed figures followed closely, and beyond them, the dense crowd of powerhouses moved in unison, Dou Qi swirling faintly around their bodies.
Mo Yu's group also slowly ascended, maintaining a mid-position within the formation rather than rushing to the forefront.
In the sky, the black mass of people formed an arrow-shaped formation, with Hun Yu and his group at the very tip.
"Go!"
Once the formation was set, Hun Yu waved his hand and led the charge, his movement accompanied by a piercing sound as he sliced through the air toward the distant beast tide.
As he moved, the massive arrow-shaped formation behind him followed closely, the roaring winds echoing through the skies.
"Roar! Roar!"
The formidable formation soon caught the attention of the beasts even when still a thousand feet away. Furious roars erupted like claps of thunder, spreading outward and triggering even more bestial cries.
"Kill!"
The thousand-foot distance was closed in the blink of an eye. Terrifying Dou Qi erupted from Hun Yu and the leading group, sweeping outward in all directions.
Within a hundred feet, countless beasts were instantly pulverized into blood mist. Simultaneously, the massive force crashed into the beast tide like a torrential wave.
"Boom! Boom!"
The moment the two forces collided, an earth-shattering impact followed. Waves of powerful Dou Qi erupted, annihilating beasts in droves. Their death cries resonated across the battlefield, forming a symphony of despair.
Mo Yu's group, positioned mid-formation, occasionally sent out bursts of Dou Qi to obliterate any beasts that ventured too close. Together with the rest, they pushed rapidly toward the depths of the Ancient Wasteland Region.
This rapid advance continued for nearly two thousand feet before their progress visibly slowed.
At the core of the beast tide, some ferocious beasts managed to breach the formation, engaging directly with the powerhouses. Although these beasts were swiftly torn apart by combined efforts, it was clear that the situation was growing more perilous.
From an aerial view of the plain, one could see more and more beasts flooding toward the formation, their sheer numbers resembling an endless swarm of ants, enough to make anyone's scalp tingle.
"Boom!"
As the situation became increasingly dire, even the united strikes of numerous powerhouses struggled to bring down certain beasts quickly.
Still, with the joint strength of the major factions and the presence of Qing Zhi, a Ban Sheng expert, the beast tide posed no insurmountable threat.
"Hun Yu and his group are missing," Xun'er suddenly remarked, her bright eyes scanning the area ahead.
"They've broken through!" Xiao Yan's face darkened as he spoke.
"Oh?" Hearing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow before snorting coldly. "Hun Yu used the main force as cover to escape. It seems the beast tide is nearing its end!"
"Quick, accelerate!"
With a wave of his hand, Mo Yu led the charge forward.
After an unrelenting advance and the slaughter of countless ferocious beasts, Mo Yu finally looked up, his gaze sweeping across the now open surroundings.
Turning back, he saw that, just ten feet behind them, countless ferocious beasts stood, their blood-red eyes glaring menacingly. However, for some reason, none dared to approach further.
"Did we make it through?"
Staring at the furious yet hesitant beasts, Mo Yu and the others breathed a collective sigh of relief.
As they relaxed, Mo Yu turned his gaze to the distant horizon. There, about several thousand feet away, stood a massive ancient tree with an enormous canopy that seemed to cover the heavens.
A wave of pure, refreshing energy emanated from the tree, transforming into various shapes in midair, exuding an air of profound mystery.
"So, that's the legendary Bodhisattva Ancient Tree..."
As he murmured, Xun'er and the others finally noticed the massive tree as well. Exclamations of awe and shock escaped their lips, their expressions filled with wonder.
"What a massive tree..." Xiao Yi Xian muttered. Despite the great distance, the sheer size of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was still apparent. Its sprawling canopy seemed to engulf the sky, exuding an aura of ancient majesty and timelessness.
"The Hun Clan likely reached it first. We must hurry," Mo Yu said, waving his hand before leading the group toward the ancient tree.
The group's speed was extraordinary. Within a few minutes, they covered the thousands of feet separating them from the tree.
As they approached within several hundred feet of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, a group of figures suddenly entered their sight.
"Hun Yu?"
Recognizing the figures who had come to a halt, Mo Yu's eyes flickered with thought.
At the same time, Mo Yu and his companions landed a short distance behind Hun Yu's group. Their gazes swept over the latter before shifting to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree ahead.
From up close, the tree's grandeur was even more striking. Its massive trunk, spanning thousands of feet, stood like a pillar connecting heaven and earth.
The ancient aura covered the massive trunk, while waves of exceptionally dense and pure energy emanated from the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, spreading across the sky.
"A treasure like the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree is among the top three in the Dou Qi Continent. Its benefits for the growth of Divine Wood Gang Thunder are immense. However, such a rare heavenly treasure often harbors extraordinary dangers," murmured Mo Yu as he gazed at the colossal tree, which seemed to bridge the heavens and the earth.
While Mo Yu was lost in thought, Hun Yu turned and began to walk slowly toward the enormous Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
Seeing this, Mo Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he waved his hand, signaling his group to follow. Meanwhile, other teams hesitated momentarily. Although they sensed potential dangers, having come this far, they were unwilling to leave empty-handed.
Thus, across the vast grasslands, several groups advanced slowly toward the towering ancient tree, keeping a cautious distance from one another.
"Young Master, there's something unusual about the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. The seemingly vibrant energy it emits is laced with a cold, gray aura. These gray wisps carry negative emotions similar to those of humans," Qing Lin remarked, her face growing serious as they approached the tree.
Hearing this, Mo Yu paused in his steps, his eyes narrowing further. It seemed he had already deduced the potential dangers posed by the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
While Mo Yu remained vigilant, Hun Yu and his group ahead suddenly stopped again. By now, they were very close to the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, its massive canopy casting a shadow over them.
Mo Yu lifted his gaze, his eyes locking onto the majestic tree. Around a hundred meters up its trunk, a bright cluster of light shimmered. The light resembled an enormous heart of energy, roughly a meter in diameter, pulsing with a rhythmic thrum.
"The Bodhi Heart!"
As the words "Bodhi Heart" escaped some individuals' lips, the stillness of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was suddenly interrupted by a faint rustling sound.
Immediately after, countless branches intertwined and descended from the canopy like serpents. When the branches touched the ground, they slowly split open, revealing five emotionless figures that stepped out from within.
As these five figures emerged, the space in the surrounding area rippled violently. A terrifying aura surged out, enveloping the area.
"Ban Sheng experts!"
The oppressive presence caused everyone's expressions to darken. They quickly realized that all five figures were Ban Sheng experts!
"These five Ban Sheng figures lack vitality," Xiao Yan noted grimly from the side.
"And they don't have souls. They're just puppets," Xun'er added softly, her face serious.
Mo Yu nodded upon hearing this. He now remembered that the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree possessed the ability to turn powerful individuals into puppets!
"What do we do now?"
A member of the Gu Clan behind Xun'er asked, his face heavy with worry. Five Ban Sheng puppets made for an overwhelmingly fearsome lineup. Even with all of them combined, victory seemed nearly impossible.
"We should be able to hold off two Ban Sheng puppets if we work together," Mo Yu assessed their lineup confidently.
Hearing this, the other teams hesitated for a moment before following suit. Hun Yu's eyes flickered slightly, and he unexpectedly volunteered to handle one of the Ban Shengs.
As for the remaining two puppets, they were divided among the six other teams.
"Now that the assignments are clear, let's begin!"
As soon as Mo Yu spoke, Qing Zhi charged forward to engage one of the Ban Sheng puppets. Meanwhile, Mo Yu, Xiao Yan, and others focused on another.
"Boom!"
In mid-air, Yun Yun and Xiao Yixian launched simultaneous attacks, their palms releasing waves of boundless Dou Qi that slammed into the puppet's back.
However, their seemingly overwhelming attacks were like stones sinking into the ocean. The Ban Sheng puppet's body merely shook, and a surge of immense force rebounded through their arms.
"Go for its head!"
Mo Yu shouted. Puppets lacked vitality, so destroying their heads was the only way to stop them.
"Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body!"
As Mo Yu's roar echoed, thunderbolts surged out from his body, which began to swell in size. His fist, now resembling a weapon forged from pure lightning, struck the puppet's head like a thunderbolt while it was distracted by Xiao Yixian and the others.
"Bang!"
The terrifying force in Mo Yu's punch landed squarely on the puppet's head, creating cracks upon impact.
The Ban Sheng puppet, its head now fractured, immediately turned to counterattack. Its rigid arm struck Mo Yu's shoulder like a bolt of lightning.
"Clang!"
The force of the blow sent Mo Yu's massive frame staggering back a dozen steps. Fortunately, with the toughness of his Great Sun Desolate Thunder Body and the protective Ancient Bug Emperor Armor, he managed to stabilize himself.
"Help Cousin Mo Yu! Keep attacking its head and finish it!" Xiao Yan commanded sharply.
"Great Annihilation Finger!"
"Ancient God Seal!"
Xun'er and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance and attacked simultaneously. Their complex hand seals summoned a massive energy finger and a terrifying energy imprint, both radiating destructive power as they shot toward the puppet's head.
"Boom!"
Above, Cai Lin's attack also erupted, a dazzling array of multi-colored energy converging into a beam that struck the puppet's head.
Everyone worked in unison, their ferocious attacks landing on the Ban Sheng puppet's head at almost the same moment.
Under such an intense barrage, the puppet's already cracked head shattered like a watermelon hitting the ground, exploding with a resounding "bang!"
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