228: Source seeds available

Xiao Zhuo sent an order to Cao Yunqing through a Divine Soul link, and with a flash of his figure, he appeared a hundred miles outside the market.

He activated his Immortal Qi and cast the spatial shifting Divine Ability.

Experts above the Undergoing Tribulation stage could perform spatial shifting, and Xiao Zhuo, possessing the Universe Extreme Divine Body, did so with effortless ease.

He had long ago learned this shifting technique from the Blood Palace. At this moment, Immortal Qi flowed, and a silver Formation pattern, imbued with spatial fluctuations, instantly formed before him.

With the help of the Formation's power, Xiao Zhuo's Divine Thought projected out like a tide, instantly spanning endless distances and locking onto the sky above the Boundless Green Sea.

Divine Thought served as the coordinate, and positioning was complete.

"Universe Extreme Void Break, Profound Guidance Without Bounds! Shift!"

Xiao Zhuo silently recited the incantation, and the silver Formation patterns around him glowed brightly, rising and flowing, transforming into a silver-white light screen that enveloped him.

The light screen suddenly brightened, and Xiao Zhuo's figure disappeared within it.

Ten breaths later, the silver-white light screen and the Formation patterns slowly crumbled and dissipated, leaving no one behind.

Above the Boundless Green Sea in Beilu Prefecture.

A brilliant silver light pillar tore through the sky and descended with a roar.

As the light dissipated, Xiao Zhuo's figure stepped out from it.

With a slight thought, the Divine Soul links to Bai Huang, Yuan Tian, and Dark Thirteen clearly appeared within his perception.

The three of them were currently located deep within the Green Sea.

Xiao Zhuo lightly lifted his foot, and his figure instantly blurred, appearing and disappearing tens of thousands of feet away in the next moment.

He covered tens of thousands of feet with each step, rushing towards the three of them, while simultaneously transmitting the message of his return through the Divine Soul link.

Deep within the Green Sea, a colossal tree, shading the sky and earth, stood majestically, supporting a realm.

Its trunk was so thick it measured tens of thousands of feet in circumference, its bark cracked like ancient Dragon scales, and its height was immeasurable, piercing straight into the clouds, as if supporting the firmament.

This was precisely the Main Body of Chai Tou (Wood Head/Stubborn Head), the Tree God—the myriad laws tree.

On a giant branch as wide as a plaza.

Yuan Tian had revealed his Main Body as a giant ape, sitting on the edge of the branch, holding an orange-red fruit larger than his head in his massive palm, gnawing on it in large bites, juice splattering everywhere.

Bai Huang was nearby, elegantly preening her pure white feathers.

Dark Thirteen sat cross-legged between the two beast kings, eyes closed, concentrating and Cultivating diligently.

Suddenly, Dark Thirteen's tightly closed eyes snapped open, his sharp gaze directed north: "The Saint has returned!"

Before his words finished, he had already leaped up from the ground, spatial fluctuations faintly appearing around him, about to instantly shift away.

Yuan Tian was startled by the commotion, forgetting to chew the fruit in his mouth, and quickly transformed into his human form.

Bai Huang's reaction was also extremely swift, and she instantly reverted to her human form.

"Hey, hey, hey! Third Brother! Take us with you!" By the time Yuan Tian's rough voice sounded, Dark Thirteen's figure had already vanished.

The two beast kings exchanged glances, shook their heads helplessly, then each tapped the giant branch beneath their feet, transforming into two streams of light, and shot towards the north.

On the other side, as Xiao Zhuo delved deeper into the Green Sea, the colossal tree connecting heaven and earth had already clearly entered his sight.

Even though he had seen the Tree God's projection, witnessing its Main Body in person still made his heart pound with excitement and awe.

"The Tree God's Main Body is truly unfathomable! I wonder, compared to Blood Heaven, who is stronger?" Xiao Zhuo secretly praised, his steps not pausing in the slightest.

Ripples spread across the sky as his figure flickered repeatedly in the Void Realm, advancing rapidly.

Just about a hundred miles from the myriad laws tree's Main Body, the space ahead rippled slightly, and a black-clad figure suddenly appeared, kneeling on one knee in the Void Realm: "Welcome back, Saint!"

Looking at the respectful Dark Thirteen, a smile played on Xiao Zhuo's lips. He raised his hand, and a gentle yet powerful force steadily lifted Dark Thirteen.

"No need for formalities." Before Xiao Zhuo's words finished, his figure had already appeared beside Dark Thirteen.

Looking up, two streams of light were rapidly approaching in the distance, it was Yuan Tian and Bai Huang.

Xiao Zhuo paused briefly, and the two beast kings had already flown close, bowing respectfully in unison, their movements perfectly synchronized: "Greetings, Master!"

Xiao Zhuo's gaze swept over Dark Thirteen, understanding that he must have taught them the rules.

Dark Thirteen noticed Xiao Zhuo's gaze, and the corners of his mouth also curved slightly upward.

"Mm, rise." Xiao Zhuo waved his hand, "You are here, presumably under the protection of Senior Tree God after the collapse of the Myriad Ages Evergreen Realm. Come with me to pay our respects to Senior."

"Yes! Master (Saint)!" The three replied in unison.

The four, master and servants, all possessed cultivation above the Undergoing Tribulation stage, and the hundred-mile distance was covered in an instant.

In fact, as soon as Xiao Zhuo appeared in the Green Sea, he had faintly detected a subtle, almost imperceptible gaze.

Now that he had arrived at the Tree God's Main Body, he was even more certain that the other party already knew of his arrival.

Indeed, as Xiao Zhuo's figure just stabilized before the unimaginably massive main trunk, an ancient figure, enveloped in a soft spiritual glow, appeared out of thin air.

"Greetings, Senior Tree God!" Xiao Zhuo cupped his fists in salute, and Dark Thirteen and the others followed closely, bowing respectfully.

The Tree God's face was benevolent, but a hint of excitement was barely concealed deep within his eyes.

However, having lived through endless ages, he was able to restrain himself at this moment, smiling and waving his hand: "Young friend, no need for such formalities. Seeing young friend return safely, this old body is also joyful. Please, young friend, come inside for a chat."

"Senior, please!"

A moment later, Xiao Zhuo and the Tree God's Incarnation were in a spacious and ancient treehouse.

Dark Thirteen and the other two stood guard outside.

The Tree God led Xiao Zhuo to sit at a large wooden round table, and with a wave of his hand, two cups of Immortal Qi-shrouded, emerald-glowing liquid appeared on the table.

"This is Jadeite Immortal Nectar, a treasure this old body has collected. Today, I specially invite young friend to taste it." The Tree God spoke with concern, "Was young friend's journey smooth? I wonder... did you see my old acquaintance?"

Xiao Zhuo picked up the wooden cup, his gaze falling on the clear, emerald liquid in the cup, brimming with Immortal Qi.

"Jadeite Immortal Nectar: Originating from Ningquan Valley in Shengzhou of the Immortal Realm, it is brewed from ten-thousand-year-old Jadeite Cold Pond water supplemented with Ice Condensing Jade Marrow. Consuming it can strengthen the Physical Body and Meridians, and remove hidden injuries."

He raised the cup and drank it all in one gulp.

The Immortal Nectar was sweet and clear on the palate, with an indescribably refreshing chill, but upon entering his stomach, it transformed into warm currents, gently nourishing the Meridians throughout his limbs, making him feel utterly comfortable.

After savoring it for a moment, a satisfied smile appeared on Xiao Zhuo's face. He then flipped his palm, and a seed as black as ink, deep and restrained, lay quietly in his palm: "The task entrusted by Senior, fortunately, was not in vain! As for Senior Hong Ning, she has already been freed!"

The thought left by the Tree God to Xiao Zhuo had long since dissipated, and he was completely unaware of subsequent events.

Now, hearing that Hong Ning was freed, a heavy weight was finally lifted from his heart, and his gaze was involuntarily drawn to the black seed.

"That is excellent!" The Tree God stared, somewhat lost in thought, before regaining his composure a moment later. He also flipped his palm, and a speck of light appeared—it was the myriad laws source seed Xiao Zhuo had seen before, surrounded by countless Chaos cyclones, with green and white Qi entwining it like threads. "This is the myriad laws source seed promised to young friend! Young friend only needs to take it into his Sea of Consciousness and refine it with his Divine Soul."

Xiao Zhuo's gaze was sharp as he quickly scanned the myriad laws source seed, confirming there were no Restrictions or hidden tricks on it. He then gently placed the black tree seed in his hand on the table, pushing it towards the Tree God.

The Tree God also gently pushed with his left hand, and the myriad laws source seed, containing supreme profound mysteries, floated leisurely towards Xiao Zhuo.

Xiao Zhuo didn't hesitate; with a sweep of his Divine Thought, the origin seed instantly disappeared into his Sea of Consciousness between his eyebrows.

"Thank you, Senior!" Xiao Zhuo bowed in gratitude.

The Tree God accepted it calmly.

In terms of rarity, the value of the myriad laws source seed far surpassed the shape-shifting tree seed he sought.

However, the Tree God was Innaely limited by his Main Body. Only by refining this shape-shifting tree seed could he break through his shackles and gain true freedom.

The only place he knew this item was located was in the hands of Hong Ning, who was suppressed in the Myriad Ages Evergreen Realm.

Coupled with the fact that he had long seen Xiao Zhuo's extraordinary nature and infinite potential, and intended to forge a good relationship, this transaction came about.

As the transaction was completed, Xiao Zhuo suddenly felt a sense of relief, as if an invisible shackles had quietly disappeared—the Chaos oath binding both parties had been lifted.

He then stood up: "Senior, the transaction is complete, and this Junior still has important matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave!"

The Tree God nodded slightly, a glint flashing in his eyes, and then he suddenly spoke: "Young friend, wait. Do you know what the Three Realms are plotting by attacking the Blood Demon Realm this time?"

Xiao Zhuo's figure paused, his gaze like lightning, suddenly looking at the Tree God...