Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 797: Earth Core Flame Fruit

"Life?" Xiao Yi frowned and said, "Demon beast?"

Xiao Yi knew without a doubt that he had not sensed incorrectly—within the massive fireball that had charged at them before, there was a faint, fleeting demon aura.

Could it be an Earth Attribute demon beast?

Within various danger zones, there were always some towering mountain-like Earth Attribute demon beasts.

However, as soon as the words "demon beast" left Xiao Yi’s mouth, the surroundings were filled once again with hostile gazes.

"This young master, be cautious with your words," Cheng Suyan advised him solemnly.

Xiao Yi shrugged his shoulders and began to survey the surroundings.

Around him, thousands of Martial Artists waited in place, motionless.

"What are they waiting for?" Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

Suddenly, Xiao Yi’s gaze was drawn to the center of the area where white steam boiled.

Amidst the dense Fire Heart Grass, there was a vibrant, giant tree.

Xiao Yi had also curiously observed the giant tree several times before.

Aside from being taller, it looked no different than an ordinary tree.

But now, at the top of the giant tree, unbeknownst to anyone, had grown three fiery red fruits.

"Earth Core Flame Fruit." Xiao Yi’s complexion turned to one of shock.

"They are waiting for these three fruits to mature."

Cheng Suyan glanced at Xiao Yi and nodded.

Earth Core Flame Fruit, Peak of Ninth Grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

It was said there was an extremely peculiar tree in this world, named Earth Core Flame Tree.

Aside from growing immensely large, the tree showed no anomalies and looked just like any ordinary tree.

But the roots of this tree were incredibly powerful.

After countless years of growth, the roots could reach the bottom of the Earth Core.

The roots were extraordinarily tough, able to withstand molten lava.

Countless roots intertwined at the bottom of the Earth Core, absorbing the most pure and wildly fierce Earth Core Flames as nutrients.

However, the Earth Core Flame Tree itself belonged to the Wood Attribute and had not the slightest hint of Fire Attribute aura.

These nutrients would be completely condensed into fruits.

Eventually, when the fruits fully matured, they would become the Earth Core Flame Fruits.

Simply put, the Earth Core Flame Fruit contained all of the Earth Core Fire nutrients absorbed by the Earth Core Flame Tree.

It was considered immeasurably valuable and recognized by Alchemists as a Fire Attribute Treasure, a Holy Fruit.

Additionally, the conditions for the Earth Core Flame Tree’s growth and existence were exceedingly harsh.

It required a very high concentration and purity of the surrounding Fire Attribute Aura.

The most troublesome part was that within a vast area, there could only be one.

Xiao Yi even dared to be certain that not even within the vast Wind Saint Territory, including the Wind Saint Empire and its hundreds of Kingdoms, would there be more than one such tree.

Of course, it was due to its rarity, and because it looked indistinguishable from ordinary trees, that it was almost impossible for Martial Artists to recognize an Earth Core Flame Tree.

"Only," Xiao Yi frowned.

"The Earth Core Flame Fruit has just appeared, and it’s at least several years away from maturity."

Xiao Yi wouldn’t stay here too long.

He had decided to stay here only because he had finished the trial at the Boiling Volcano much earlier than he had expected.

He planned to wait a few hours here to see what would happen.

He could actually return to Asura Hall now and ask Duanmu Palace Master to guide him.

It was just that he intended to brave all Three Great Dangerous Lands and undergo a period of trials.

Moreover, in the process of trials, aside from killing demon beasts, honing combat experience, and improving Cultivation, etc.

Enriching one’s knowledge and broadening experiences were also indispensable and important gains.

At this moment, Cheng Suyan shook her head and said solemnly, "It won’t take that long."

"Otherwise, why would the Martial Artists from all the major powers come so early, only to wait in vain for years?"

Confusion appeared on Xiao Yi’s face—he had thought about this problem himself.

Cheng Suyan smiled and said, "That’s why I told you, this is Holy Mountain."

"The Holy Mountain will allow them to mature in just a few short hours."

"Impossible." Xiao Yi frowned. "The Earth Core Flame Fruit is one of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."

"Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are nurtured by nature and never have their maturation time artificially shortened, let alone by such a great extent."

Cheng Suyan smiled, "That’s why I say, it’s the Holy Mountain."

"The Holy Mountain is omnipotent, revered by us all."

"Besides," Cheng Suyan looked at Xiao Yi, teasingly said, "could this gentleman disperse your soundproof barrier?"

"It could be that you’re trying to cover up your ignorance."

"Otherwise, those who don’t know might think we’re whispering secrets, talking about things that shouldn’t be heard."

"Or is it, sir, that you have something especially important to tell me?"

"Like... are you prepared to agree to the request for repayment I just made?"

"Heh." Xiao Yi smiled and casually waved his hand, removing the soundproof barrier.

As soon as Cheng Suyan had cautioned him to be careful with his words, he had secretly set up the soundproof barrier.

It wasn’t that he was particularly concerned about something.

It was just that he didn’t want to attract countless hostile gazes whenever he casually mentioned the words Holy Mountain.

Just at this moment, the Martial Artists who had been waiting around started to stir.

One by one, the Martial Artists began to wield their weapons and extend their arms.

Hisss...

As if they were well-prepared, these Martial Artists used their weapons to slice a bloody gash in their arms.

Including Qin Hongyi and those two elders.

Gurgling blood drooled from their arms.

Drip... drop...

The blood hit the ground with a ’pat’ sound.

The warm blood evaporated instantly upon touching the scorching hot scorched earth.

"What are they doing?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brow.

Cheng Suyan, as a Martial Artist from the Huoli Sect and a Heavenly Talent of this side, naturally knew the situation here very well.

Cheng Suyan replied, "Sacrificial Mountain."

"I’ve already told you before, the power of the Holy Mountain can make the Earth Core Flame Fruit mature early."

"But, without the Holy Mountain’s permission, no one can touch anything here." freewebnσvel.cøm

"How can you tell if a mountain grants its permission?" Xiao Yi asked in confusion.

Cheng Suyan replied, "It’s simple, when the three Earth Core Flame fruits are fully mature and can be picked, it means the Holy Mountain has granted permission."

"If the Holy Mountain does not permit, these three Earth Core Flame fruits will never mature."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was slightly surprised.

He felt increasingly that this so-called Holy Mountain was no simple matter.

Drip... drop... The sound of blood droplets suddenly became strange.

Xiao Yi looked in the direction of the sound and his expression abruptly changed, "This is no longer ordinary blood, but the Essence Blood, the most important blood within a Martial Artist’s body."

Indeed, the blood dripping from the arms of the Martial Artists around had begun to turn into Essence Blood.

Cheng Suyan shook her head and said, "For the sake of three Earth Core Flame Fruits, losing a little Essence Blood is nothing."

"To offer some Essence Blood to the revered Holy Mountain, what does it matter?"

Xiao Yi nodded and noticed that all the Martial Artists around had cut their arms.

But only two people stood out conspicuously.

One was he, Xiao Yi. The other was Cheng Suyan.

The two were merely chatting idly, not making any move, nor offering blood.

As for Xiao Yi, there was no need to explain.

And Cheng Suyan...

"Aren’t you a Martial Artist from one of the forces around Boiling Volcano? Won’t you make a blood offering to the mountain?" Xiao Yi asked, puzzled.

"Me?" Cheng Suyan pursed her lips and said, "I’m afraid of pain."

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