Chapter 149 Bodhi Tree

Chu Han entered the magma and searched for a while, but he didn't find any remains.

The moment the old man was blown apart, he detonated his own Yuan Qi, leaving Chu Han with absolutely no remains.

Just as Chu Han was about to leave the magma, he suddenly discovered a black token at the bottom.

"Huh, this token actually isn't damaged, and there's no sign of it melting in the magma at all."

Curious, Chu Han picked up the token.

Once back on the surface, Chu Han took out the token to examine it.

The token was crafted from an unknown metal; it felt cool to the touch, as if it were incapable of conducting heat.

Both sides of the token were engraved with characters.

One side bore the three characters for "Mosheng Society," while the other was engraved with the character for "Earth."

"It's actually a Mosheng Society token!"

Chu Han was startled; he hadn't expected the old man to be a member of the Mosheng Society.

He suddenly felt that blowing the man apart directly had been far too easy on him.

Since he was from the Mosheng Society, Chu Han guessed that the side with the "Earth" character likely represented the old man's status within the organization.

"I'll keep it; maybe it'll come in handy later."

Chu Han stored the token in his spatial storage.

"Since someone from the Mosheng Society has appeared, there's a high probability that more of them are at the bodhi treasure tree."

Thinking of this, Chu Han immediately quickened his pace and headed toward the location of the bodhi treasure tree.

He had originally intended to consume the lotus seeds first to increase his strength.

However, he was also worried that someone might beat him to the bodhi treasure tree, so he had to check it out first before making further plans.

After galloping for half a day in the direction marked on the map, Chu Han finally arrived at the area where the bodhi treasure tree was located.

Looking from afar, a stretch of emerald green lake water was nestled among the mountains. On a small island in the center of the lake stood a towering ancient tree—the legendary bodhi treasure tree.

The bodhi treasure tree was lush with foliage, emitting a pure aura of Mental Energy that drifted with the wind. Chu Han felt his Sea of Consciousness clear up instantly, and even his Mental Energy seemed to improve slightly.

"It really is a good item!"

Chu Han thought to himself.

Continuing through the mountain forest to the lakeshore, he found that dozens of Martial Artists had already gathered there, forming several factions. Clearly, they were all there for the bodhi fruit.

These Martial Artists all had high cultivation bases, with steady auras and sharp eyes. The lowest among them was at the 6th Rank, and there were several 7th Rank Grandmasters as well.

They were all standing on the shore, warily confronting each other, yet not a single one dared to step a single foot into the lake.

Chu Han had already put on his prepared Shape-Shifting Mask, which took the form of the Monkey King, so no one could know his true identity.

Coupled with his 5th Tier Late Stage aura, he stood out particularly among the crowd of experts.

"Heh, is this kid just here to make up the numbers? A 5th Tier Late Stage dares to come and fight for the bodhi fruit?"

Someone in the crowd sneered. The speaker was a 6th Rank Middle Stage Martial Artist belonging to one of the factions. Seeing Chu Han alone and with a low cultivation base, his tone was full of disdain.

"He probably doesn't know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth. Even Grandmaster-level experts don't dare to step into the lake easily. With his strength, he probably can't even get close to the surface; the aftershocks of a battle could tear him to pieces!" another person chimed in, followed by a burst of laughter from those around.

Chu Han turned a deaf ear to this, instead feeling secretly relieved.

His low cultivation and the fact that he was alone would lower everyone's guard, making it easier for him to fish in troubled waters.

He stood quietly at the edge of the crowd, his gaze sweeping over the factions present, silently observing the situation.

First, he had to figure out why these people weren't going under the bodhi tree.

Just then, heavy footsteps echoed from a distance, making the ground vibrate slightly.

Everyone looked toward the sound and saw a group of about a dozen people walking quickly toward them.

At the head was a bald, burly man around fifty years old. His build was as sturdy as an iron tower, his muscles were knotted, and he was surrounded by a fierce, peerless aura. He was a Late Stage Rank 7 Grandmaster-level expert.

"It's the Vajra Battle Team!" someone exclaimed in a low voice.

The Vajra Battle Team was very famous in the Northern Wasteland Mountain Range. All members were Body Refining experts with a fierce style. Their captain, Vajra, was renowned for his incredible defensive power and terrifying strength, considered top-tier even among Late Stage Rank 7 experts.

Seeing the arrival of the Vajra Battle Team, several weaker factions instinctively made way.

Vajra walked to the lakeshore and scanned the crowd. Seeing everyone gathered on the shore without moving, he couldn't help but frown: "What's going on? Why are you all just standing around? Isn't the bodhi tree right in front of you?"

His gaze eventually landed on another group of people dressed in green. At their head was a man with eyes as cold and sinister as a venomous snake.

This person was Zhao Snake, the leader of another faction. He was also a Late Stage Rank 7 Grandmaster-level expert, specializing in poison techniques and mental attacks. He was on the worst terms with Vajra's Battle Team.

"Zhao Snake, even you're staying outside. It seems this lake water isn't simple?" Vajra's voice was loud and carried a hint of provocation.

A cold sneer curled at the corner of Zhao Snake's mouth as he said in a sinister tone, "Brother Vajra, you must be joking. My strength is insufficient, and I haven't been able to break the Restriction on the lake. But you, Brother Vajra, have such powerful cultivation; why don't you try it yourself?"

Vajra had a straightforward personality and was most susceptible to provocation.

Hearing this, he immediately laughed loudly: "Fine! I, Vajra, have roamed for decades, and there is no place I dare not go!"

Before his voice had even faded, he strode toward the lake.

Seeing this, everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on Vajra's figure.

Many shook their heads, clearly not optimistic about his actions, while more people watched with the intent of seeing a good show.

Chu Han also focused his mind, concentrating his Mental Energy to see what was so strange about the lake water.

The moment Vajra stepped into the lake, the surface remained calm and rippleless, with no abnormalities.

He frowned slightly and took a few tentative steps forward. Until the water reached his knees, he still didn't feel any danger.

"Hmph, what Restriction? You're all just a bunch of cowards." Vajra snorted coldly and quickened his pace toward the island in the center of the lake.

But just as he reached the middle of the lake, he suddenly stopped. His eyes became vacant, and his originally fierce aura became chaotic.

Then, he suddenly swung his fists, frantically attacking the empty surface of the lake. His fist winds whistled, kicking up huge waves, as he roared, "Seeking death! Come out!"

"This is? He's fallen into an illusion!" Chu Han's pupils constricted.

At this moment, Vajra's mind was in disarray; he had already fallen into a mental trap.

As a Grandmaster-level expert, although Vajra didn't specialize in Mental Energy...

...his Mental Energy was still much more powerful than that of an ordinary Martial Artist.

Since even he had fallen into a mental illusion, it was no wonder no one could walk in.

The power of this illusion was truly terrifying!

Chu Han's gaze swept to the other side at the gloating Zhao Snake. This man had strong Mental Energy yet didn't dare to enter, clearly also unable to break the illusion here.

So, he tried to release his Mental Energy to investigate the nature of the illusion.

His Mental Energy had long since broken through to the Second Realm, making it even more powerful than that of an ordinary Grandmaster-level expert.

He tried to slowly release his Mental Energy, carefully approaching the lake's surface.

But as soon as his Mental Energy neared the surface, it was bounced back by an invisible force, completely unable to penetrate.