The body of the Xinghe Immortal King flew backwards like a cannonball, gliding above the ground, and before it touched the ground, he had already lost consciousness and passed out.

The one who struck was Fang Bai.

His punch landed hard on the face of the Xinghe Immortal King, penetrating immortal power into his body, injuring his internal organs and causing him to pass out due to the heavy injury.

There was no real enmity between Fang Bai and the Xinghe Immortal King, it was simply that the latter harbored intentions toward Qin Yaorao, which Fang Bai could not tolerate, thus he decided to teach him a lesson.

Although Fang Bai’s strike was heavy, it didn’t inflict a fatal injury on the Xinghe Immortal King; otherwise, that punch could have directly destroyed Xinghe Immortal King’s Qi Sea, reducing him to a worthless invalid.

Even so, Xinghe Immortal King would find it difficult to wake from unconsciousness within ten days to half a month, and even if he did wake, it would take at least three to five months for his injuries to fully recover.

As for Xinghe Immortal King’s backer, the Starshine Sect, it was merely a first-rate Immortal Sect with an Immortal Emperor Realm expert overseeing it, far inferior to those super sects with an Immortal Emperor’s presence, therefore Fang Bai did not take it to heart nor feared any retaliation from the Starshine Sect.

The immortals sitting cross-legged under the Bodhi Tree cultivating were all formidable, dodging the Xinghe Immortal King’s flying body easily without any immortal being injured.

"You all heard, he insisted on challenging me for his life, so I couldn’t refuse... Hmm, not sure if he’s dead already..."

Noticing the multitude of eyes from immortals around him, Fang Bai shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands as he spoke.

The five-grade Immortal King who had previously been infuriated with Xinghe Immortal King glanced at the unconscious Xinghe Immortal King and then at Fang Bai, suddenly bursting into laughter: "You certainly have guts, dare to strike the Starshine Sect’s pride! Looks like he still has a breath, why not go and give him another punch?"

Fang Bai said, "Still not dead? Lucky him, let’s spare him!"

Saying no more to other immortals, Fang Bai took Qin Yaorao’s hand and sat cross-legged under the Bodhi Ancient Tree to cultivate with closed eyes.

It is said the Bodhi Ancient Tree was a spiritual entity formed simultaneously with heaven and earth, possessing a trace of primordial power; cultivating under it purifies the immortal’s mind and washes away the aura of bloodshed, leading to heart enlightenment.

According to Immortal Realm legends, a Great Emperor from ancient times achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi Ancient Tree, attaining supreme cultivation and long life.

However, whether one can gain insights under the Bodhi Ancient Tree depends on the immortal’s chance. Some easily achieve enlightenment, ecstatic with joy, while others gain nothing and leave regretfully.

Not all immortals can cultivate under the Bodhi Ancient Tree, especially those with strong bloodlust and heavy hostility; instead of benefitting, they may suffer from its influence.

In other words, this spiritually endowed Bodhi Tree repels those with evil nature or poor character from cultivating beneath its branches.

Thus, self-aware immortals dare not approach the Bodhi Tree seeking enlightenment.

As for the Xinghe Immortal King, he was merely excessively covetous of Qin Yaorao’s alluring figure and beautiful appearance, combined with heavy jealousy; his character wasn’t too bad, otherwise he couldn’t approach the Bodhi Tree.

After Fang Bai and Qin Yaorao entered their cultivation state, the two Starshine Sect disciples accompanying the Xinghe Immortal King hesitated but eventually stood up, rushed to the unconscious Xinghe Immortal King’s side, and swiftly departed with him.

Fang Bai’s Divine Sense detected the movements of the two Starshine Sect disciples, knowing they would return immediately to the sect to report the incident to their high-ranking officials, likely sparking retaliation from the Starshine Sect leaders.

Yet Fang Bai had no plans to stay here for long; he brought Qin Yaorao here to broaden her views, and if she could gain revelation under the Bodhi Tree and benefit from it, it would be ideal.

Fang Bai calculated that with the Starshine Sect tens of thousands of miles away, the round trip for the disciples would take at least ten days to half a month; by the time the sect leaders arrived, he and Qin Yaorao should already be gone.

Unexpectedly, a high-ranking Starshine Sect official with initial stage Immortal Emperor Realm power was residing in a nearby Immortal City.

When the two Starshine Sect disciples brought the unconscious Xinghe Immortal King to that official and relayed the details, that official flew into a rage and immediately charged towards the Bodhi Tree with the disciples.

By the time Fang Bai sensed the Starshine Sect Immortal Emperor Realm expert’s murderous approach, it was too late to leave with Qin Yaorao; the expert descended upon the Bodhi Tree, his killing aura firmly locking onto them.

Though Fang Bai had advanced to the four-grade Immortal King Realm, his power was far inferior to an Immortal Emperor Realm expert.

"Those two immortals are doomed!"

Witnessing the Starshine Sect Immortal Emperor Realm expert’s arrival, the immortals cultivating under the Bodhi Tree looked at Fang Bai and Qin Yaorao with sympathy, thinking they were unlikely to escape the wrath.

"Go!"

Seeing the Starshine Sect Immortal Emperor Realm expert approach fiercely, Fang Bai pulled Qin Yaorao’s hand, moving closer to the Bodhi Tree trunk.

"What do we do?"

Having had dealings with the Starshine Sect, Qin Yaorao recognized the high-ranking official, knowing he was ruthless. Facing him, she feared they wouldn’t escape unscathed, feeling a bit panicked.

Fang Bai, on the other hand, showed no sign of worry, sending a comforting voice transmission to Qin Yaorao: "Don’t worry, I have plans to handle this!"

The Bodhi Ancient Tree, a spirit formed with heaven and earth, has a powerful self-defense mechanism, ordinary immortals find it hard to approach within a hundred feet; hence, immortals cultivate beyond this distance.

Fang Bai released Chaos Immortal Qi from his body, and under the stunned gazes of thousands of immortals, entered within a hundred feet of the tree trunk. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Chaos Immortal Qi, the Immortal Qi from before the heavens opened, nurtured the Bodhi Ancient Tree during its growth; sensing the trace of chaos Qi on Fang Bai, the Bodhi Tree showed no resistance, allowing him to bring Qin Yaorao to its trunk.

"Here, no matter how powerful the Starshine Sect immortal is, he can’t harm us."

Fang Bai led Qin Yaorao, sitting on one of the Bodhi Tree’s exposed roots, provocatively beckoning the Starshine Sect Immortal Emperor Realm expert.

Fang Bai’s gesture was highly provocative, inciting fury in the Starshine Sect Immortal Emperor Realm expert, who charged towards them like lightning.