As the Universe Turns - Chapter 1044
Chapter 1044 Dilemma
Neither Xiao Meng’er nor Chen Yu Feng had expected that the two of them had reservations, but Xiao Chen didn’t seem to have the slightest bit of misgivings as his profound strength surged, wanting to tear apart the void.
Suddenly, a strong wind blew in the vicinity, and Spiritual Energy surged like a huge wave. The experts of the Chen Clan definitely did not dare to come any closer, and between Xiao Meng’er, Chen Yu Feng, and Xiao Chen, there seemed to be a “tripartite confrontation”.
For a time, no one was able to lure the spirit of the ancient tree to their own location. However, the surrounding Spiritual Energy gradually became chaotic. Leaves flew everywhere, like sharp blades. Ordinary people would find it extremely difficult to approach them again.
However, the cultivation of the three of them was not ordinary. With their profound arts protecting their bodies, no matter how sharp the leaves were, it would be difficult to injure the three of them.
After an incense stick of time, the Spiritual Energy surrounding the three of them became stronger and stronger, gradually making it difficult for the three of them to escape. If the stalemate continued like this, the terrifying Spiritual Energy would most likely engulf the three of them. At this moment, the hearts of the Chen Clan experts in the distance were gradually hanging in suspense.
In the distance, there was a figure floating in the shadows of the branches and leaves. It was obvious that the people from the other sects had arrived as well, but they had been quietly observing from the shadows.
“If this continues, I’m afraid that the three of us will be swallowed up by this Spiritual Energy. In my opinion, Sovereign Fairy Xiao and Sovereign Lord Lustless Heaven, how about the three of us let go at the same time?”
Just as he was nervous, Chen Yufeng suddenly said. In the current situation, only the three of them could let go at the same time to ensure that no one would be injured.
Xiao Chen stared at the Spiritual Energy gushing out from the center of the tree like spring water. This Spiritual Energy was extremely pure and was not comparable to ordinary Spiritual Energy. If it could be brought back to Wei Yang, it would definitely make up for her previous losses. Even if it could not change her Profound Yin Physique, it could at least extend her lifespan.
“Brother Xiao, what do you think?”
At this moment, Xiao Meng’er looked at Xiao Chen. It seemed that if Xiao Chen did not let go, then she would not let go.
“Sure.”
Xiao Chen only said two words indifferently, but his expression did not change in the slightest, making it impossible for others to see what he was thinking.
“Alright.” Chen Yufeng looked at the other two and said, “When I am counts to three, we’ll let go together.”
“One …”
“Two …”
A clear voice echoed in the vicinity. As the distant people watched this scene, their faces became more and more nervous. All of them held their breaths and remained silent. After all, the ones competing for the Ancient Tree Spirit were the three peerless younger generations.
“Three!”
As Chen Yufeng’s last word fell forcefully, something awkward happened. The three of them were still condensing their profound strength, and none of them took a step back, much less let go.
“This …”
Chen Yufeng smiled awkwardly, “Gentlemen, why bother with this … How about I am evacuate first?”
Xiao Chen and Xiao Meng’er still had no change on their faces, and no one could see what was going on in their hearts.
“Chen Yufeng, Chen Yufeng!”
Right at this moment, a clear and crisp voice of a young girl suddenly came from afar. A young girl dressed in pale red clothes was flying over. It was none other than Chen Yufeng’s little sister, Chen Ruyu.
However, seeing that her body was as light as a swallow, like the wind, every single flower and leaf could be used as the ground, without harming the flowers and leaves in the slightest, it was obvious that she was an extremely high-grade qinggong. There was no need to use magic power, and she was still able to come under the chaotic surge of Spiritual Energy at this moment.
If it was anyone else, it would probably be difficult to do so. Without using profound energy, it would be difficult to get close to them. Once they used profound energy, they would be able to channel those terrifying Spiritual Energy turbulent flows towards them.
“Xiao Ru, don’t come over!”
Seeing her flying over, Chen Yufeng was slightly shocked, but Chen Ruyu still didn’t stop. Although the siblings were used to fighting with each other, at the critical moment, the little sister naturally cared about her brother’s safety.
“Miss, don’t go over!”
At this moment, the several Chen Clan elders in the distance also cried out in shock. Wan Tong’s sharp sword qi flowed from the Spiritual Energy near the tree core. Let’s say it was Chen Ruyu. Even if they approached, once they were hit, their bodies and spirits would be instantly destroyed.
If it weren’t for the layers of violent Spiritual Energy Flows outside, the people from Beigong Clan, the Su Clan, and the mysterious people who hadn’t appeared all this time would probably have already attacked.
“Xiao Ru, get out!”
Seeing that she actually flew inside, Chen Yufeng gave another warning, but Chen Ruyu seemed to ignore it. Even though the Spiritual Energy in front of her was as sharp as a blade, she was still as light as a swallow.
It was probably also the reason why she was born small and exquisite, so she was able to be so flexible. If it was a two-meter-tall man, he would probably have been shredded into pieces by this Spiritual Energy long ago.
At this moment, she skillfully dodged the Spiritual Energy and passed through the spinning leaves in the sky. At this moment, even the cultivators outside who had nothing to do with the Chen Clan held their breaths in nervousness. They stared at her motionlessly, fearing that she would be shattered by the Spiritual Energy in the next moment.
If such a cute girl died in there, it would truly be a pity.
Chen Ruyu unleashed her clever movement technique and walked into the tree layer by layer. At this moment, there was still a figure standing in the distance. It was Su Mei’er, who had fought against her earlier. She was also watching her enter the tree without moving. As for the old man in ink, he was also standing beside Su Mei’er, staring at the tree without saying a word.
Finally, under everyone’s nervous gaze, Chen Ruyu smoothly avoided the layers of Spiritual Energy turbulence outside and arrived beside Chen Yufeng.
At this moment, her heart pounded. She looked at Spiritual Energy at the heart of the tree, then at Xiao Chen and Xiao Meng’er. Finally, she looked at her brother and said, “What should we do now?”
Chen Yufeng’s eyebrows furrowed. A layer of cold sweat had already condensed on his body. He had just seen her fly inside. He had secretly pinched a layer of cold sweat when he saw the danger.
“You stay here for now.”
Chen Yufeng finally breathed a sigh of relief. He looked towards the center of the tree. This Spiritual Energy was too strong. The three of them could have let go at the same time and retreated.
However, it seemed impossible now. The strength of this Spiritual Energy was already strong enough to absorb the three of them. None of them could let go easily at this time.
On the other side, Xiao Meng’er and Xiao Chen thought that something was wrong in their hearts. Originally, the three of them had always been on a tripartite footing, but now, with the arrival of this girl, this delicate balance would definitely be broken in an instant.
“Chen Yufeng, Chen Yufeng, look over there!”
At this moment, the young girl suddenly pointed to a spot in the middle of the tree and said excitedly, “Look, there’s a gap there. I’ll plug it up and you can leave!”
“Wait …”
Chen Yufeng’s expression froze. He always had a bad premonition. However, before he could finish his sentence, Chen Ruyu had already used an immortal technique and sent a Spiritual Energy towards the gap in the tree core.
“Boom!”
A loud explosion sounded, as if something had exploded. The surrounding Spiritual Energy surged endlessly, causing the people in the distance to retreat farther and farther away.
“What, what’s going on …”
The girl was stunned. In the next moment, before she could react, the surrounding Spiritual Energy was sucked into the gap in the tree’s heart.
“Ah!”
The young girl let out a cry of alarm and was almost sucked in by this huge suction force. Fortunately, she managed to stabilize her body in time.
However, Chen Yufeng, Xiao Meng’er, and Xiao Chen were no longer so relaxed. At this moment, the three of them felt as if they had been firmly absorbed by some sort of power. No matter how hard they tried, they could not break free. No matter how hard they tried, they were still constantly being sucked towards the center of the tree.
At this moment, it seemed that the Spiritual Energy in the tree heart was constantly surging outwards, and it seemed that Chen Ruyu had accidentally triggered something, causing the Spiritual Energy that had originally leaked out to be attracted back. If Xiao Chen and the others were to be sucked into the tree heart, it would probably be as if they had fallen into a crack in the void.
“Ah … Chen Yufeng, you, don’t die!”
The girl cried out in alarm. She hurriedly rushed forward and hugged her brother tightly. However, no matter how hard she tried, she could not pull him back.
“You … Ai! Get out of here!”
Chen Yufeng was already speechless. Originally, if he had thought of a way earlier, it was not impossible for him to leave. This time, it was good …
“Oh … I didn’t do it on purpose …”
The young girl had a wronged expression on her face, and she couldn’t bear to blame her after teaching others to look at it. However, when she thought about it carefully, it seemed that every time she self-defeated herself, she “didn’t do it on purpose” in the end.
The suction force was getting stronger and stronger. The profound energy of the three of them was no longer recoverable. If this continued, they would definitely be sucked into the heart of the tree. No one could imagine what the consequences would be. However, considering how powerful Spiritual Energy was, no matter how high their cultivation levels were, the three of them would still be on the verge of death.
Xiao Meng’er waved her hand and instantly activated the Unsullied Lotus Platform. However, even an immortal treasure like the Unsullied Lotus Platform was unable to resist this suction force.
Last time, beneath the Yellow Springs Ancient Land, she was still able to escape the forbidden area of the Fiendgods with all the Xianyuan Qi in her body. However, now that she was absorbed by this Spiritual Energy, it was difficult for her to use it no matter how high her cultivation level was.
At this moment, she immediately made up her mind and said to Xiao Chen and Chen Yufeng, “Right now, only the three of us can work together to condense the formation. Perhaps we can block this Spiritual Energy, and then we can think about it.”
This time, the three of them seemed to have a connection in their hearts. Without any hesitation, they borrowed the surrounding Spiritual Energy to barely form a simple three-talent formation. Only then could their bodies stabilize. Although they still couldn’t escape, at least they wouldn’t be sucked into the heart of the tree by the Spiritual Energy anymore.
Time slowly passed. The three of them had to think about how to escape. However, at this moment, Xiao Chen suddenly felt a faint killing intent. Not only did he feel it, but Xiao Meng’er and Chen Yufeng also felt it. Even Chen Ruyu could feel the faint killing intent.
The layers of Spiritual Energy turbulence outside had already been sucked back into the tree core. Without this layer of concern, anyone could now approach, but the three of them were trapped and unable to move.
So now, even if it was a Harmonious Stage expert, it would be easy to seriously injure the three of them. If it was a Quasi-Sage expert, then there was no need to think about it …
The cold killing intent was getting heavier and heavier. Chen Yufeng thought to himself that something was wrong. He immediately sent a divine sense to his little sister, “Xiao Ru … leave quickly!”