Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Breaking the Formation and Seizing the Initiative!

The Bodhi Ancient Tree grew exceptionally lush, its leaves emanating a golden glow, and the trunk was so thick that even five or six people together couldn’t encircle it. Vines as thick as arms wrapped intricately around it.

Chen Xiao kept his eyes fixed on the fruit radiating a seven-colored glow.

That was the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart!

A rare treasure that matures only once every thousand years!

And it was his only means of salvation!

It wasn’t just him; the moment the Bodhi Ancient Tree appeared, almost everyone in the Secret Land cast their eyes in that direction, their gazes fervent and intense!

Many, upon seeing the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart, immediately rushed madly towards it.

The result...

"Splurt—"

"Splurt—"

As soon as they stepped into the range of the Killing Array, it was as if blades in the void slashed at them, cleaving them apart, and instantly lamentation echoed throughout the area.

Some, after being cut at the waist, did not die immediately; instead, their vitality slowly ebbed away in agony, and their blood rapidly flowed towards the ground, converging on the Bodhi Ancient Tree...

Under the nourishment of their blood and essence, the Bodhi Ancient Tree shone even more dazzlingly, appearing ever more sacred, yet instilling dread in everyone!

How was this a Holy Tree?

It was completely a Demon Tree!

They never expected such an outcome!

The powerful individuals who died here had all turned into nutrients for the Bodhi Ancient Tree!

Under everyone’s shock-filled gaze, the Bodhi Ancient Tree continued to transport nutrients to the yet-to-mature Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart, making its radiance increasingly sacred and eerie.

Soon, they heard a Buddhist chant, akin to a sutra recitation from ancient times, and a slightly visible phantom appeared beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

It was clearly such a sacred scene, yet it made everyone’s spines tingle with cold. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Chen Xiao took a deep breath and said, "It seems this Bodhi Ancient Tree is indeed strange, and that Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart is still not mature! It is now absorbing the blood and essence of these deceased powerful individuals, rapidly maturing..."

Leng Baiyu’s delicate body trembled slightly, "So, the Buddha Ancient Temple deceived us. The Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart isn’t mature yet, but our arrival can become its nourishment, helping it mature faster."

Leng Baiyu had considered many possibilities but never imagined the truth would be so terrifying.

The people of the Buddha Ancient Temple were truly ruthless!

They treated these participants as direct offerings to the Bodhi Ancient Tree!

Chen Xiao took a deep breath, "There shouldn’t be any mistake. However, after absorbing so much blood and essence from powerful individuals, the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart is about to mature."

"But now, we have to pass through this Killing Array to get close to the Bodhi Ancient Tree and obtain the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart."

Leng Baiyu nodded vigorously, "However, the power of this Killing Array is too great. Those Half-step Grandmasters were instantly killed without preparation, it’s truly terrifying!"

Upon hearing her lament, Chen Xiao sighed, "Every array has its patterns. They didn’t have to be so reckless; they fell here due to their carelessness."

"Based on my judgment, this Killing Array should actively gather nature’s spiritual energy, forming blade-like attacks to slay intruders."

"To completely get through this Killing Array, you must avoid the dangerous spots within it, maneuvering through layers of lethal traps to find a safe route."

He began channeling his Inner Strength out of his body, sending it into the Killing Array to sense the subtle fluctuations of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power within, for only then could he find a safe route to the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

"Swish, swish, swish—"

At the same time, a dozen figures descended at the edge of the Killing Array.

They looked ahead, their eyes showing heavy seriousness.

With so many examples before them, they naturally wouldn’t rush in easily.

"It seems this Bodhi Ancient Tree is indeed interesting, capable of using the blood and essence of martial artists as nourishment. But after all, it’s just a tree, not worthy of fear!"

The blond elder from the Vatican Holy Court, accompanied by two Holy Knights, remarked calmly at the edge of the Killing Array.

"Attack directly!" the blond elder snorted coldly.

In the next moment, a holy radiance enveloped him, and he charged into the Killing Array like a sharp sword.

"Boom, boom, boom—" The muffled sounds of power clashing continuously emanated from inside.

The blond elder seemed to have eyes in every direction, unfazed by these hidden attacks, while the two Holy Knights closely followed him, the three pushing through forcefully!

Chen Xiao shivered, "This guy isn’t a Half-step Grandmaster, but a true Martial Saint of the Human Realm!"

The blond elder’s strength was overwhelming, and the Killing Array didn’t even harm him.

However, the deeper they went, the denser the attacks became.

His advancing speed gradually slowed down.

In Chen Xiao’s eyes, two flashes of insight burst forth.

Earlier, as he guided his Inner Strength through the Killing Array, he clearly perceived the life-threatening spots within, and roughly discerned a safe route.

A Half-step Grandmaster is as sensitive to the Inner Strength he cultivates as his own limbs.

To illustrate, if Chen Xiao released his Inner Strength to envelop a range of several meters around him, he could sense any slight movement within those meters.

Meanwhile, seeing members of the Vatican Holy Court break into the Killing Array, others also began moving forward, albeit with much more caution, their full attention focused on responding to the unseen threats of the Killing Array.

Everyone advanced towards the Bodhi Ancient Tree!

"Senior Sister, follow me." Chen Xiao took a deep breath, "Expel your Inner Strength to cover the area around your body, carefully sensing the subtle fluctuations of nature’s spiritual energy to preempt these mysterious slashes!"

"Okay." Leng Baiyu also nodded firmly.

"Remember, keep up with my pace," Chen Xiao cautioned.

The two quickly entered the range of the Killing Array, but Chen Xiao had already charted a safe route beforehand, so they moved along this path without being attacked.

Though they had entered the Killing Array later, they advanced faster than others!

Because others were brute-forcing their way through the array’s power.

While they employed clever tactics!

Witnessing this, the others were utterly astonished.

This kid can circumvent the Killing Array?

"Follow his lead!"

Many immediately trailed behind Chen Xiao and Leng Baiyu.

However, the look on Chen Xiao’s face grew heavier.

The closer they got to the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the denser the killing intent became, and finding a safe route was not simple.

At this moment, they were still several tens of meters away from the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

The ones closest to the Bodhi Ancient Tree were the strong members of the Holy Court from the Vatican.

Proceeding with caution, Chen Xiao soon left them all behind.

By now, he was only about fifty meters from the Bodhi Ancient Tree!

Yet, at this point, they had a whole group of people closely following behind, clearly waiting for an opportunity. Chen Xiao knew that if he led these people through the Killing Array, they would certainly attack him and Leng Baiyu as soon as they could!

He lowered his voice, tugging at Leng Baiyu’s hand, "Senior Sister, we need to speed up."

He picked up the pace, and his route became even more unpredictable, leaving those following him in a bewildered daze.

Now, within the Killing Array, every step was fraught with danger, and a single lapse could result in death by the array. As Chen Xiao suddenly sped up, they couldn’t keep up, all standing there dumbfounded, unwilling to advance rashly.

"This kid is definitely doing it on purpose!" Everyone glared at Chen Xiao with icy eyes.

At this moment, he was only about ten meters away from the Bodhi Ancient Tree!

Simultaneously, the glow of the Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart started to fade, the seven-colored radiance gradually becoming more introverted, and a fist-sized Seven-Colored Bodhi Seed came into view. The Bodhi Heart bore an image of the Buddha, dignified and imposing.

"The Glazed Glass Bodhi Heart has finally matured!"

Everyone was utterly inflamed with desire.

While, Chen Xiao took a deep breath and leaped forward, jumping towards the Bodhi Ancient Tree!