67: Anyone who trespasses into Yuanlian Island...will die!

“It’s finally done.”

Gu Changsheng clapped his hands.

If he hadn't condensed the sarira and his strength hadn't soared to another level, even with the help of Mountain Moving Art, it would not have been easy.

This time, recreating Lake Heart Island, he put in quite a bit of effort.

First, the location selection was quite particular.

Deep beneath this area, a small iron ore deposit was buried.

The Qi of Metal was naturally abundant.

Afterward, he used great means to summon clouds and rain, changing the river course.

This made the island adjacent to water and the land fertile.

He forcibly made the Qi of Water and Earth abundant.

As for the Qi of Wood, he only needed to plant trees on the island and let them grow into a lush forest, and it would be inexhaustible.

The only troublesome one was the Qi of Fire.

“It’s a pity no volcano was found nearby… otherwise, with all Five Elements complete, it would have saved some trouble.”

Gu Changsheng said indifferently.

At this moment, with the massive extraction of the three types of Qi, the five qi gathering tree was growing wildly.

Its thick branches, like black pythons, instantly pushed open the rocks at the top of the barren mountain, extending upwards like a living thing.

Before long, the treetop had already formed a third of its full size.

Around Lake Heart Island, a thin Five Elements barrier enveloped it.

Coupled with the misty water vapor rising from the surrounding lake, it looked like a fairyland.

At this moment, Gu Changsheng turned his head to look at the horizon, frowning.

Dozens of black dots appeared on the horizon.

All of them dragged streaks of light from their escape techniques, continuously approaching.

“It seems the commotion from building the island has attracted quite a few hyenas…”

Void Realm.

“Haha, this place is shrouded in mist and clouds, and the ground is shaking; it’s clearly a treasure appearing.

It’s definitely not an ordinary item.”

“Our luck has come this time… Our Sect, Fulufang, is the closest to this place, so it seems this Opportunity belongs to our Sect.”

“Fellow Daoist, you speak too soon.

Treasures belong to those who are fated to have them, regardless of who arrives first… Later, everyone will have to rely on their own means…”

Cultivators from different Sects, dressed in various robes, exchanged sarcastic remarks, subtly competing with each other.

Before long, a group of Spirit Building Stage cultivators approached the outer perimeter of Lake Heart Island, blocked by the Five Elements barrier.

“This five-colored barrier… is quite similar to the technique of the five qi gathering tree described in ancient texts…”

A white-bearded old Daoist calculated, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.

“five qi gathering tree?

Didn’t the Five Viscera Temple perish many years ago?

Only a few remnants are left, mixing in Chaoge.

I didn’t expect that besides the Five Viscera Temple, there would still be such a powerful Treasure Tree in the world…”

“It is said that back then, the Five Viscera Temple relied on this tree to hold an Immortal Ascension Assembly every thirty years, feeding it with the blood essence of Daoist children.

The greater five viscera pill condensed from it was an item for achieving the Dao and breaking through to True Core Realm.”

As soon as these words were spoken, many Spirit Building Stage cultivators gasped, their breathing becoming rapid.

Their gazes towards Lake Heart Island were filled with incomparable greed.

True Core Realm, that was an Old Ancestor of a Sect, enjoying a Lifespan of five hundred years.

His prestige was unparalleled.

“Let’s all attack together to break the Five Elements barrier, and then we’ll divide the tree fruits…”

“Haha, that’s an excellent idea!”

Soon, an endless stream of Daoist techniques bombarded the Five Elements barrier, causing it to ripple like waves, looking as if it would shatter in the next second.

In fact, the defensive power of the Five Elements barrier was quite formidable.

Back then, when the Carefree Scholar united various factions to encircle and suppress the Five Viscera Temple, he only launched his sudden attack after entering the core area of the island.

However, the age of this five qi gathering tree was indeed a bit short.

The Five Elements barrier it currently produced was truly not impressive enough.

Swoosh—

In the next instant, the Five Elements barrier flickered rapidly, bursting like a soap bubble, revealing a large opening.

“It’s broken!”

A blue-robed, white-haired Daoist exclaimed in delight.

As everyone followed the dark, gaping hole, just as they were about to enter, a thick Sword Qi of Wood flew out from it, instantly blasting several people who couldn’t dodge in time into a sky full of blood mist.

A young figure in a verdant green robe flew out from within.

The lotus mark on his brow exuded an indescribable strangeness.

“Those who trespass Yuanlian Island… die!”

The Yuan Lian Avatar said, his face like frost, enunciating each word.

A verdant green wood-element True Core hung above his head, emitting an ancient green light.

“True Core Ancestor!”

Everyone gasped, their faces filled with horror.

They had thought it was an Opportunity, but they hadn't expected it to already have an owner, and a True Core Old Monster at that.

The Spirit Building Stage cultivators present regretted it deeply.

At this moment, a loud laugh came from the horizon.

“five qi gathering tree… Brother Helian, today, it seems our luck is not bad.”

An old man with a youthful face, dressed in a green robe with crane-like hair, spoke as he sat cross-legged on a white crane.

Beside him was a muscular, burly black-faced man, nine feet tall.

As soon as they appeared, they were recognized by the Cultivators present.

“The Grand Elder of the Crane Flock Sect—Fang Pinghai.

And also… the Family Head of the True Core Family… Helian Tiexin…”

The appearance of two True Core Realm Old Ancestors immediately caused many to harbor different thoughts.

The strange young man occupying the five qi gathering tree was alone.

But on the other side were two renowned True Dan Cultivators.

“Grand Elder Fang cast his True Core a hundred years ago.

In the past hundred years, although he hasn’t made many moves, each time it has been earth-shattering.

Especially his method of controlling the Jade Crown Crane, he even has a record of besieging and killing a True Dan Grandmaster.”

“The Helian Family has been passed down for hundreds of years, and its foundation is certainly not inferior to some True Core great Sects.

Especially their Family’s secret art—Nine Refinements Iron Fir.

It is said that it enters the Dao through mortal martial arts, cultivating to a profound Realm, and its Body Refining cultivation is not inferior to the Buddhist lineage, making it truly troublesome.”

“Two against one… This is going to be a good show!”

In the distance, Fang Pinghai, using his Dharma Eye, brazenly spied on the five qi gathering tree, looking as if he had already claimed it.

“Oh, this tree has been planted for a short time.

However, the location is very particular, secretly conforming to the Five Elements of the universe.

Given time, it will certainly not be inferior to the one in the Five Viscera Temple…”

Fang Pinghai nodded slightly and smiled.

His demeanor clearly regarded the five qi gathering tree as his own property.

“Hehehe^

Fellow Daoist Fang, such a Heaven And Earth Treasure is rare in the world.

Why don’t you and I join forces to kill this person.

This tree, then, we’ll split it evenly, each taking half.

How about it?”

“Haha, that’s an excellent idea!”

On the other side, the Yuan Lian Avatar’s forehead twitched with a black line.

It seemed he was being underestimated.

In the blink of an eye, thousands of Jade Crown Cranes flew through the Void Realm, arranged neatly, advancing and retreating in order, secretly conforming to the Eight Trigrams formation.

After a few breaths, they had completely sealed off the surroundings.

‘So this person cultivates the Dao of Beast Taming…’

The Yuan Lian Avatar thought to himself.

Suddenly, a thick fist Qi broke through the air and struck.

The Patriarch Helian’s body was like a dark iron tower, with nine layers of iron armor phantoms appearing on its surface; his right fist broke through the air, emitting bursts of sonic booms, heading straight for the face.

If this punch had landed, his head would have immediately exploded like a watermelon.

‘A Body Cultivator… quite rare to see…’

The Yuan Lian Avatar shifted his feet, and a verdant tree shadow appeared, his body moving like a swift bird, dodging the attack.

This was precisely the Wood Escape technique from the Liver Wood Chapter of the Five Viscera Method.

Immediately, both their expressions changed.

“This person’s escape technique is profound; we must not let him escape!”

The Patriarch Helian’s face was ashen.

If a True Core Loose Cultivator was pushed to the extreme, disregarding his reputation and launching sneak attacks on low-level Sect Disciples or Family members, the two of them would truly be helpless.

“Don’t worry, my Jade Crown Cranes have sealed the Void Realm.

I’ll make sure he can’t escape even with wings!”

A melodious flute sound emerged, and the crane formation immediately changed; thousands of sharp flying cranes attacked like rain.

The Patriarch Helian stomped on the Void Realm, his body instantly growing by a third, and he charged forward like a demon god.

Seeing this, the Yuan Lian Avatar sighed secretly.

Such power had already exceeded his capabilities.

“Fortunately, my Sea of Consciousness still holds a Divine Ability sealed by my main body…”

His lungs churned, swelling like balloons, and a white light Sword Qi spurted onto his right palm.

Silently, a faint Sword Qi was mixed within it.

“Slash!”

The Yuan Lian Avatar used his palm as a sword, his right arm sweeping in a fan-shaped arc, cutting through the Void Realm.

“Hmph, a mere trivial trick, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!”

“Die!”

The two sneered with disdain.

Bang—

The Lung Metal Sword Qi struck the Patriarch Helian’s body, sparking countless flames, but it still couldn’t break through the nine layers of iron armor.

Just as he thought nothing was wrong, a gray, faint light flashed past.

Immediately, the Patriarch Helian was struck as if by lightning, bleeding from all seven orifices, his soul instantly annihilated, and he fell straight to the ground.

The remaining Nine Nether Soul-Seizing Underworld Light splattered like rain.

Immediately, the Jade Crown Cranes froze in place, maintaining their charging posture, and fell like raindrops.

In the distance, the Jade Crown Cranes shrieked and flew towards the horizon.

The Grand Elder of the Crane Flock Sect suffered a splitting headache, spitting out large mouthfuls of fresh blood, desperately urging the flying crane beneath him to flee.

With a single strike, two True Core Cultivators—one dead, one severely wounded.

The surrounding Cultivators were instantly dumbfounded.