124: Ancient Tree Giant Guard

Its price was 1300 Proficiency Points.

This was even more expensive than Ziyu' evolution.

For Lin Shu, specializing in any one aspect for Tu Yao would result in a loss.

Reducing earth attributes would be a waste of his Talent, Tu Yao Physique, squandering such a good ability.

Reducing combat attributes was also not advisable; Lin Shu had witnessed the power of combat attributes firsthand in such a short time.

Such a useful attribute must never be abandoned.

So there was only one answer, which was the evolution path representing balanced development—Pán Shān Battle Monarch.

It was the most suitable choice.

However, Lin Shu still threw this question to Tu Yao, letting him choose his own future path.

After explaining the three evolution effects and their pros and cons one by one, Tu Yao fell into deep thought, his spiritual objects expression showing some hesitation.

He was clearly thinking seriously about this issue, finding it difficult to make an immediate decision.

As the owner of both Talent and combat attributes, he understood the power and potential of these two things better than anyone.

His current combat mode, which allowed him to tank and deal damage, was very compatible with the entire team.

Making a rash change would instead reduce the overall combat strength.

Thinking of this, Tu Yao understood what he needed.

Immediately, his eyes were no longer conflicted, becoming clear and bright, clearly having made up his mind.

"Roar, roar."

A slightly rough and heavy sound appeared, its meaning unclear, but Lin Shu quickly understood.

Tu Yao's choice was the same as Lin Shu's: Pán Shān Battle Monarch.

That made things easier.

This evolution path was chosen.

However, the evolution conditions were a bit strict, actually having skill level restrictions.

One combat-type and one earth-type skill had to reach the 'Subtle' stage before the evolution conditions could be met.

Regardless of skill quality, as long as it was achieved, it was fine.

Currently, Tu Yao only met one condition; the remaining combat attribute skills were a bit troublesome.

The main reason was that there were no beginner skills among them.

Subsequently, Tu Yao's skills would need to focus on 'Fist Edge'.

However, at the current pace, one month would be enough.

Then these Proficiency Points should first be used to raise levels.

First, 1453 Proficiency Points were spent to raise Black Night to Level 42 and Tu Yao to Level 34.

Ziyu was now at Level 20, only 5 levels away from meeting the evolution requirement.

Then, 406 points were spent to raise it to Level 23, with a balance of 1130.

Tomorrow, more Proficiency Points would be farmed to buy the evolution manual and prepare for Ziyu' evolution.

This method of distributing points, where everyone got a share, made everyone very satisfied.

Any improvement was a good thing.

This task of guarding the spiritual objects field was truly a good one, hopefully, it could last for two more days... The next day at noon.

The three figures appeared beside the spiritual objects field.

Around them, six Beastmasters stood quietly, awaiting the impending attack.

Liu Jie's face showed some relief as he said easily, "The spiritual objects are maturing very quickly this year."

"We guard for one more day today, then they can be harvested, and the mission will end tomorrow."

"However, the level of the Beastmasters arriving today will also be higher."

"But the number won't be too many."

Lin Shu felt quite regretful about this; what was originally a three-day journey was actually ending today.

It was just too bad.

Chu Yu, however, thought it was good; he had originally come to experience this kind of mission.

The sooner it ended, the better.

And so, another blue candle was lit, and yesterday's operations were carried out in the same manner.

But not many Beastmasters were attracted.

Only about a dozen came, mostly scattered and solitary, and carrying injuries.

Most of them were dealt with by Black Night one by one.

Lin Shu and Chu Yu were also a bit puzzled; this was completely different from yesterday.

Liu Jie looked puzzled; usually by this time, the Beastmasters would have already swarmed in.

Just as he was about to say something, an abrupt, loud noise echoed in their ears.

A giant figure emerged from the distant forest.

"Bang! Bang!"

Taking heavy steps, each one causing the ground to tremble slightly.

It was like a giant green fortress.

A massive wooden man made of verdant trees appeared.

Its size was extremely tall, easily over ten meters high.

This sight instantly made the three of them frown, sensing that things were not simple.

Its huge head was topped with several small trees, suspended in mid-air.

Its facial expression was savage and bloodthirsty, its eyes blood-red.

Its mouth was wide open, bearing a bizarre smile as if it had discovered prey.

Its body was tightly interwoven with trees, thick trunks coiling around each other to form a solid framework.

The bark patterns were clear, scattered over its body.

The surface of its brown wooden skin was covered in bloodstains, marks spread all over its body, appearing somewhat shocking.

The injuries looked quite severe, as if it had been driven here.

Lin Shu immediately checked its panel.

Things were becoming increasingly abnormal.

"Name: Ancient Wood Guardian"

"Level: lv69 (111/690)"

"Level Cap: lv100+"

"Status: Frenzied, Bloodthirsty, Moderate Injury (Affected by secret technique)"

"Quality: Lord"

"Attribute: Wood"

"Talent: None"

"Skills: Elementary — Grass Vine - Subtle (21/200), Slap - Perfect (12/50), Ram - (31/200)... Intermediate — Vine Whip - Perfect (67/100), Spirit of Flora (Passive) - Perfect (35/100), Green Leaf Shield - Perfect (22/100)... Advanced — Chaotic Leaf Dance - Grandmaster (22/160), Root Spike - Perfect (112/320), Bark Enhancement (Passive) - Grandmaster (132/160), Parasitic Seed - Perfect (252/320)"

"Transcendent — Wrath of Nature - Beginner (25/160)"

Before the others could react, the Ancient Wood Guardian revealed a cruel smile and strode forward.

In an instant, trees flew and sand swirled, with green leaves circling its body, imbued with powerful energy.

Like sharp blades, they cut through the air and attacked fiercely.

The target was clear: the three people and their Beastmasters standing by the spiritual objects field.

Lin Shu quickly put Ziyu back into his space.

An Beastmaster of this level, even if half-crippled, was not something he could participate against.

Black Night was fast enough, and Tu Yao's defense was strong enough to be effective.

Giant Rock Monster stepped forward, and a huge rock barrier appeared in front, blocking the rapidly approaching attack.

Chu Yu frowned, directing Ice Soul Flying Eagle to attack, and also put the Dark War Wolf away.

This was also for its safety, and he was also considering what the current situation was.

Where did this sudden Beastmaster come from?

Three Beastmasters against one half-crippled Ancient Wood Guardian.

Although the opponent's level was extremely high, this battle was entirely winnable.

Killing the opponent was not a problem.

After all, both Lin Shu and Chu Yu were Beastmasters capable of fighting above their level.

They then began to entangle with it... Not far from the battleground.

Atop a giant tree, there was a man.

He was dressed in ancient clothing, and it was clear at a glance that he was a foreigner.

He lay on the tree trunk, his aura weak, especially his Mental energy, which had long dried up.

Deep red blood continuously flowed from his mouth and nose.

This condition was clearly caused by excessive use of Mental energy.

His body could not withstand the pressure.

He had clearly experienced a life-and-death battle before.

His eyes were fixed on the front, with a hint of hope.

That patch of newly matured spiritual objects was his last chance for a comeback.

Among them were spiritual objects that could heal Mental and physical injuries.

"Damn you, Blue Star people."

"Three against one, forcing me to such a dead end."

The foreigner's voice was gritted, filled with endless hatred.

He wished he could devour the three Central State University students who were chasing him alive.

This place was already close to the Blue Star people's city, so he couldn't delay too long.

His expression was frantic.

From the cloth pouch at his waist, he pulled out a purplish-red orb the size of a longan.

Energy was contained within it, and violent, raging energy boiled inside.

"If I'm going to die, none of you will have an easy time either!"