mtl008 Chapter 1704
Chapter 1704
As more than a dozen Chaos Dao Fruits transformed into streams of light and disappeared into Chen Xuan's storage magic treasure, the deeply furrowed trunk of the Chaos Treasure Tree trembled slightly, and even the leaves on its branches forgot to sway—
It has lived for more than two eras and has seen the peerless geniuses of the Immortal Ancient Era, but it has never seen such an outrageous existence.
"It is said that the ancient immortals and beings had a talent for comprehending the Dao that far surpassed that of later generations... I'm afraid that's not true." The Chaos Treasure Tree's voice was tinged with disbelief, yet it was unwilling to show its inferiority in front of the younger generation due to its status.
Fortunately, Chen Xuan was not greedy. The number of Great Daos he had mastered was ultimately limited; including the one he had just picked, there were exactly thirty-two.
"Little one, do you know that I can only nurture nine Chaos Dao Fruits every ten thousand years?" Seeing Chen Xuan stop, the Chaos Treasure Tree finally breathed a sigh of relief, but its voice deepened. "These Dao Fruits accumulated over countless years are enough for you to use for a long time."
Chen Xuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Senior is too kind. I am of shallow talent and have only comprehended thirty-two Great Daos so far. Even if I wanted to take more, I would not know where to start."
"Thirty-two?!" The canopy of the Chaos Tree suddenly lowered, casting a huge shadow over Chen Xuan, causing the Dao Fruits on its branches to sway. "Are you a descendant of a Supreme Being? Or a bloodline descendant of some Great Emperor?"
Chen Xuan shook his head, his tone indifferent: "This junior is just a being born from the mortal world, with no special background."
With the Chaos Treasure Tree's level of cultivation, it could see through the truth at a glance. It remained silent for a moment, then its branches gently brushed against Chen Xuan's shoulder, as if patting him: "It seems you have a deep affinity for immortality. Now that you have obtained these Dao Fruits, cultivate diligently. Perhaps after countless years, in the next decisive battle at the Imperial Pass, you will become a new generation of warriors for my cultivator civilization."
Looking at the towering tree before him, Chen Xuan suddenly asked, "Senior, is it true, as recorded in ancient texts, that your true form has merged with the Chaos God's Nest, and you are destined to never leave this realm?"
The branches of the Chaos Tree drooped slightly, and its voice was as soft as a sigh: "No need to ask any more questions. My original essence is almost gone. After I scatter these more than three thousand Dao Fruits into the various secret realms of the universe, the Chaos God Nest will no longer appear in the world."
Chen Xuan's heart trembled violently, and he suddenly looked up: "You were born at the beginning of chaos, and you survived the ancient times and the immortal era without perishing. How could you be in this world..."
The Chaos Tree did not answer, but slowly swayed its crown, causing the Dao Fruits hanging on its branches to sway gently. Starlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, shining on the Dao Fruits and refracting into tiny fragments of light—a light that carried a faint hint of decay.
Chen Xuan instantly understood something, took a step forward, his voice trembling: "Senior, these Dao Fruits... were all cultivated and sealed by you using your own essence?"
"Yes." The voice of the Chaos Tree was calm and undisturbed. "Endless years have passed, and I have ultimately failed to advance any further, not even reaching the threshold of a half-step Quasi-Emperor. Moreover, I have long since merged with this star, and when the next decisive battle of civilizations begins, I will not be able to ascend to the gates of heaven to offer assistance. It would be better to exhaust my remaining energy in advance, so that the new generation of cultivators will have more powerful individuals."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan's eyes suddenly welled up with tears, and two streams of clear tears slid down his cheeks.
He suddenly recalled what the little tower had once told him—on the eve of the Immortal Ancient Battle, there was an Enlightenment Tree of the Eternal Supreme Realm that voluntarily spread its branches across the various realms of cultivator civilizations, using its own origin to stimulate all paths, allowing countless beings to break through their realms in a short period of time. In that battle, the strength of our cultivators increased dramatically, but the price was that the Innate Supreme Spiritual Root perished.
Now, the same selfless dedication was happening right before his eyes. Chen Xuan felt as if a thousand-pound weight had suddenly been placed on his shoulders, and even his breathing became heavy.
"Senior!" He wiped away his tears and was about to bow deeply when he was held up by a gentle yet irresistible force.
"Little brat Chen Xuan, your lifespan is too short." The canopy of the Chaos Tree looked up at the endless starry sky, its voice carrying a sense of profound understanding. "I have witnessed the rise and fall of two eras, yet my strength has stagnated. During the decisive battle at the Imperial Pass, even the Eternal Supremes were merely pawns. Quasi-Emperors, Great Emperors, and even Supreme Dao Ancestors were the top forces that held sway over their respective regions. My meager cultivation, even if I survive until the next alien invasion, will only be of limited help."