Chapter 61

Chapter 061: Shangguan Huanling

“You want to follow me?”

Lu Ye asked, opening his mouth.

The Tree of Enlightenment transmitted a faint awareness, confirming his question.

“Quite smart of you. Fine, let’s get you out of here.”

Lu Ye extended his hand, and the Tree of Enlightenment radiated a misty glow, shrinking down until it was palm-sized, resting in Lu Ye’s hand.

With a single hand gesture, Lu Ye condensed a rune, sending it flying toward the Tree of Enlightenment, merging it within.

A faint connection formed between the man and the tree.

The Tree of Enlightenment integrated into Lu Ye’s skin.

Cultivation was Lu Ye’s main path forward, and he had now reached the point where he couldn’t progress further. It was time to search for resources.

Treasures at the Genius Ancient Battlefield were generally of low grade.

However, some treasures in their seedling stage were incredibly precious; once fully matured, they would be worth a fortune.

Lu Ye knew which items were most valuable and where to find them.

For instance, in the fifth-layer battlefield, there was a Futang seedling, a single Futang fruit, that could ignite a frenzy among countless strong individuals.

If one pursued the path of Futang, they would rise to become a supreme fire-type expert.

As Lu Ye passed through, those who knew him hurriedly cleared a path.

Those who didn’t know him found themselves casually dispatched by Lu Ye.

The phrase “domineering” was perfectly illustrated by Lu Ye at this moment.

But soon, Lu Ye frowned slightly.

He realized that many treasures had already been collected by others.

If just one or two treasures had been taken, it would be normal; after all, everyone had their own opportunities. But to see most of the items Lu Ye had his eye on gone? That felt off.

Who could it be?

Until Lu Ye arrived at Mount Wanzhong.

This mountain resembled a giant bell; when the wind blew, it echoed with the sound of Dao.

In fact, it was a spiritual treasure.

Due to the owner’s demise, it had since fused with the mountain over time.

In this world, the quality of treasures was clearly defined: magical tools, magic artifacts, post-natal spiritual treasures, pre-natal spiritual treasures, post-natal supreme treasures, and pre-natal supreme treasures…

Within the First Heaven, most sects guarded post-natal spiritual treasures, with pre-natal spiritual treasures being exceptionally rare.

When Lu Ye arrived at Mount Wanzhong, the entire mountain was trembling.

Large rocks were falling, revealing a bronze metallic sheen beneath.

A shadowy figure in a black robe was forming seals, collecting the Dao bell.

Lu Ye stared at this figure in black robes.

Don’t recognize them?

Impossible!

He lightly waved his hand in front of his eyes, his pupils turning golden, and looked again.

Shangguan Huanling!

Shangguan Huanling sensed a wave of energy disturbance, turning to look, and her expression changed drastically when she saw Lu Ye.

Lu Ye unleashed a sword energy.

Trying to snatch my treasure? You’ve chosen the path to death!

The sword energy tore through the wind with a terrifying howl.

Shangguan Huanling didn’t dare be careless; no one knew Lu Ye’s terror better than her and the other seven. In an instant, she transformed into blood mist.

“Boom!”

The crimson light vanished at a speed comparable to teleportation.

Lu Ye???

Wow, wow, wow, Demon of Heaven Blood God Escape.

Not daring to even meet my strike…

The decisiveness of the Demon of Heaven Blood God Escape left Lu Ye a bit dumbfounded.

What kind of battle is this, where the first encounter didn’t even happen, and someone uses such a self-destructive escape?

He finally understood why the treasures he had set his sights on had vanished: most had been taken by Shangguan Huanling in advance.

He didn’t pursue her; it would be impossible to catch up unless he too used the Demon of Heaven Blood God Escape.

Even if he did, controlling the direction would be tricky.

However, the Dao bell should now rightfully belong to him.

As the earth quaked and the mountains shook, Lu Ye started searching again.

In a cave.

Shangguan Huanling’s face was pale, her aura severely depleted. She quickly posted a series of concealment talismans at the cave entrance and suppressed her aura to the lowest possible level, finally sighing in relief.

Why wasn’t this guy cultivating under the Tree of Enlightenment? How did he get out?

No, she couldn’t keep collecting treasures like this. If she encountered Lu Ye again, she might not survive.

However, she had already collected enough treasures.

Time to cultivate!

Numerous treasures appeared, enveloping Shangguan Huanling.

Streams of spiritual light began pouring from these treasures into her body.

This technique was known as the **Origins Devouring Heaven Sutra**, capable of devouring the source of all things.

The treasures she had gathered were of exceptionally good quality; the more she had, the more source energy she absorbed, and the faster her cultivation speed increased.

Before long, Shangguan Huanling had reached the Breaking Embryo sixth layer.

Breaking Embryo seventh layer!

Breaking Embryo eighth layer!

Breaking Embryo ninth layer!

Then, Shangguan Huanling’s hand seals changed, causing her realm to suddenly drop.

Breaking Embryo eighth layer!

Breaking Embryo seventh layer!

Breaking Embryo sixth layer!

As she fluctuated back and forth, her aura became increasingly stable.

After finishing her cultivation, her cultivation officially reached Breaking Embryo eighth layer, showcasing a remarkable speed of progress.

“Hmph, I said it; without you, I can still become Empress and even stronger than in my past life!”

Shangguan Huanling felt the powerful true essence surging within her, unable to suppress a smile.

Perhaps someone was regretting betraying Lu Ye, but she had no regrets.

In her previous life, she always felt that Lu Ye’s help was just a constraint on her.

She clearly could achieve an incredibly strong state, yet Lu Ye stubbornly kept her by his side, unable to break free.

She had truly loved Lu Ye.

But as time flew, Lu Ye’s affection had begun to suffocate her.

All the treasures came effortlessly into her hands; she didn’t need to endure any trials.

But this life was not what she wanted.

Now, soaring freely through the heavens and earth was the life she yearned for.

She was finally free!

In this reincarnation, these treasures had proven much easier to find than she had imagined.

So, what credit did Lu Ye have?

And why should he use his achievements to bind her to him?

…

Lu Ye didn’t encounter Shangguan Huanling again, but indeed, many true treasures on the fourth to sixth layers had been snatched up by her.

The **Origins Devouring Heaven Sutra** was indeed a formidable scripture; cultivation after learning it felt like a Kunpeng capable of devouring all.

A few more treasures found their way into Lu Ye’s pockets.

“These guys are a bit too well-behaved; something feels off.”

While collecting treasures, Lu Ye encountered beings from the Divine Clan, Demon Clan, and other alien races more than once.

Their behavior felt unusually synchronized.

Were they collaborating?

Lu Ye shook his head. Whatever, it wasn’t his concern.

Counting the time, the final three layers of the Genius Ancient Battlefield were about to open.

That would be in just a day or two.

In his previous life, he had placed thirty-third on the Eternal Genius Ranking.

It wasn’t that he was weak; the names on the Eternal Genius Ranking were just too outlandish, especially the top ten, which were a chaotic mess that was hard to read.

And at eleventh place was Ye Wudi.

Few knew him by that name, but he also had another title: the **Invincible Sword Lord**.

The master of the Invincible Sword, a Celestial Lord-level monster.

Ranked eleventh.

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