180: The "Mirror Flower, Water Moon" secret realm is about to open.

Chu Yixing, on the other hand, unleashed the skill "Green Lotus Sword Song" attached to his green lotus sword casket, transforming into a streak of sword energy and light, rapidly attacking the Corrupted Tree Spirit.

The pets also launched their final attacks. Silver Pupil pounced onto the main trunk, frantically tearing at the defensive tissue around the eyeball. Thunder injected all its remaining lightning power into the lightning spear released by Ji Linghan. Shadow Claw desperately tore at the tentacles that were waving, attempting to intercept the attacks. Azure Heaven spewed out the purest blazing white flames, scorching the waving branches.

The Corrupted Tree Spirit felt a fatal threat and tried to retract its branches and tentacles for defense, but it was interfered with by the pets.

The three attacks almost simultaneously struck the Corrupted Tree Spirit, causing its massive body to tremble violently, and then all its movements came to an abrupt halt.

Its nauseating pulsation stopped, all its eyes lost their luster, and its dancing branches drooped powerlessly. The surrounding network of "blood vessels" that formed the ground rapidly withered and lost vitality. The remaining monsters let out terrified screeches, turning into black smoke and dissipating one after another.

[Killed Lord-level BOSS Corrupted Tree Spirit x1, EXP +600,000, Copper Coins +600,000.]

The entire third floor fell into a dead silence.

As the light faded, Chu Yixing, Ji Linghan, and Xu Bai landed back on the ground, all panting and pale, clearly indicating the immense consumption of their recent attacks.

The Corrupted Tree Spirit's remains began to rapidly collapse and dissipate, eventually leaving behind a fist-sized crystal that emitted a soft green glow, devoid of any foul aura: [Pure Ancient Wood Essence], as well as several pieces of equipment shining with red light, one of which was the [Treant Protection Badge] mentioned in the quest.

"We succeeded..." Han Ruoxue let out a long breath, a tired yet relieved smile appearing on her face.

Chu Yixing looked at the withered, massive remains before him and said indifferently, "The defilement has been removed." He walked over and picked up the quest item and equipment.

Xu Bai sensed the gradually calming abyssal energy in the air and clicked his tongue, "What a pity for such pure abyssal power... But at least the quest is finally completed."

After recovering slightly, Han Ruoxue immediately rushed to Yu Yue's side, and soft moonlight infused his body, healing his injuries. Soon, Yu Yue awoke, and Dawn Light also regained some of its luster.

"We won?" Yu Yue asked weakly.

Han Ruoxue nodded, "We won."

The pets also gathered around, most of them injured and dispirited, but their eyes were filled with the excitement of victory. Dawn Light gently rubbed against Yu Yue's head, Silver Pupil licked the wounds on its paws, Shadow Claw panted at Xu Bai's feet, Thunder perched on Ji Linghan's shoulder preening its feathers, and Azure Heaven affectionately circled Chu Yixing.

Ji Linghan retrieved the seeds and energy clusters left by the Corrupted Tree Spirit: "These should be the purified Treant Seed and the Pure Energy Cluster."

Xu Bai sensed them: "The seed contains powerful life energy and can be cultivated into a new Guardian Ancient Tree. The energy cluster is pure natural energy, which is greatly beneficial for cultivation."

Han Ruoxue took the seed, and after sensing it with moonlight, said, "There's still a trace of corruption remaining in the seed; it will require a long period of purification before it can be safely used."

Chu Yixing nodded, "The quest is complete. Let's rest up and prepare to head back."

After organizing the spoils and completing their rest and recovery, the team began their return journey.

On the way back, Chu Yixing said to Yu Yue, "For this quest, the actual strength of the Corrupted Tree Spirit far exceeded the quest description. When we turn in the quest, we should suggest that the Guild re-evaluate the quest level to S-rank."

Yu Yue nodded, "Indeed, we almost got wiped out."

Xu Bai suddenly said, "The bodies of those seventeen Transferees in the Silent Abyss indicate that at least four teams have fallen here before."

Ji Linghan snorted coldly, "The Guild's intelligence department needs to be rectified; such a large discrepancy could kill many people."

Han Ruoxue softly said, "Fortunately, we succeeded."

"extreme shadow" arrived at the imperial capital after half an hour of flight, and the Dawn Squad immediately went to the Giant Rock Guild's headquarters.

Chu Yixing directly approached the Guild's quest management department and explained the situation. The Guild quickly sent people to understand the situation in detail, and Chu Yixing truthfully reported the battle process and the actual strength of the Corrupted Tree Spirit.

Ultimately, the Guild decided to officially raise the quest level to S-rank and awarded the Dawn Squad additional rewards.

Chu Yixing opened the Guild quest panel and submitted the quest.

[Congratulations on completing the "Exterminate Corrupted Tree Spirit" quest, you have received: Guild Points +7000, Gold Coins +250, [Pure Ancient Wood Essence] x5, [Treant Protection Badge] (Legendary Special Accessory), Experience Stone x5].

Chu Yixing looked at the reward list and smiled, "It wasn't for nothing after all." He then distributed the rewards to the others, giving the badge to Yu Yue to enhance his survivability.

The the five people exchanged smiles; although they were covered in scars, their team bond had deepened.

The pets were also by their masters' sides; though all were injured, they had grown through this ordeal.

After settling these matters, the the five people returned to the Courtyard House to rest for a day before taking on more quests.

Chu Yixing returned to his room in the Courtyard House and took out the Experience Stone.

[Experience Stone] (S-rank): Grants +10,000,000 experience points upon use, restricted to levels 45 and above, one can be used per week.

Chu Yixing pursed his lips; the cooldown period was too long, but it was better than nothing.

Chu Yixing, having gained experience from the monsters and BOSSes of two quests, was already close to leveling up. After using the Experience Stone, he reached level 49.

[Experience points are full, level has been raised to 49.]

[All attributes +1, Skill Points +1, gained Free Attribute Points +5, affected by the 'Sword Heart' talent, an additional +25 Free Attribute Points gained.]

Early the next morning, the the five people were discussing what to do with their day off in the living room when suddenly, Chu Yixing's Guild panel began to flash.

[Guild Quest Announcement: The "Mirror Flower Water Moon" secret realm will open in one hour. The entrance will remain open for half an hour. Teams interested in taking on the exploration quest, please prepare and proceed to the Misty Lake Shore in time.]

Chu Yixing looked at the other four, "Should we take it?"

"Yes!" The other four nodded. Chu Yixing accepted the quest, and the five immediately boarded "extreme shadow" and flew towards the Misty Lake Shore.

The Misty Lake Shore was shrouded in a layer of milky white mist that never dispersed throughout the year. This mist was not ordinary water vapor; it carried a faint trace of magic, capable of interfering with one's senses, confusing direction, and making it easy to get lost within it.

Half an hour later, Chu Yixing and the the five people disembarked from "extreme shadow" at the outer edge of the mist surrounding the Misty Lake Shore.

Chu Yixing looked at the mist enveloping him, frowning. He summoned a layer of sword energy shield around himself. On his left shoulder, Little Qilin "Azure Heaven" floated in the air, blinking its golden eyes curiously, its nose twitching, seemingly trying to discern the abnormal aura within the mist before them.

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