The strange tree that Qian Renyue had been watching closely suddenly erupted with black smoke, enveloping the black-robed elder. The elder's injuries were visibly healing, and his aura was rising steadily, reaching the level of a Soul Douluo.
Seeing this change, the Blades of the Empire fell silent, their expressions turning grim.
"Just a Soul Douluo, not that powerful. Yan, if this happens again, attack the tree with all our might before the black mist envelops the old man," Qian Renyue said to Yan.
"Understood, Your Highness," Yan nodded.
"Everyone, be careful. This will be tough," Qian Renyue said seriously.
"Understood."
The black mist dissipated, and the elder's injuries were completely healed, his soul power restored. He looked at the children before him, a bloodthirsty smile on his face: "Since the Divine Tree has intervened, then you will stay here and offer your blood as a sacrifice to the Divine Tree."
"Mere evil spirits, yet so arrogant!" Qian Renyue rebuked sharply, completely unaffected by the black-robed elder's mentally charged words. "The Divine Tree? The Angel God protects the continent and will not allow the evil tree to wreak havoc. Members of the Imperial Blade Squad, now follow me to slay the evil spirits and destroy the evil tree!"
"Yes, Your Highness."
Qian Renyue raised her hand to stroke the Dragon Roar Sword, once again entering a state of oneness with the mortal realm. The sword energy left behind in the previous battle rapidly converged towards the giant sword phantom behind Qian Renyue. Qian Renyue was now using the same technique she had used against Tang Hao in front of the Pope's Palace. If it could deal with a Title Douluo of Tang Hao's level, Qian Renyue didn't believe it couldn't handle a Soul Douluo.
Seeing Qian Renyue use this move again, the rest of the Imperial Blade also unleashed their soul skills to attack the black-robed elder. Yan, meanwhile, was gathering his strength, preparing to use his ultimate fire to attack the evil tree after they defeated the black-robed elder. Ning Rongrong, besides initially providing support, began gathering her own strength, trying to maximize the attribute abilities of Qian Renyue and Yan, so as to inflict greater damage on the evil tree.
Even though the black-robed elder's aura reached the Soul Douluo level, he was not a true Soul Douluo. Qian Renyue and the others, at the very least, were Soul Emperors. Under the combined attack of everyone, the black-robed elder was quickly defeated.
Just as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and prepared to continue towards the Divine Tree, he found that the environment before him had changed. The sky was filled with holy fire and golden light, and several soul masters with angelic martial souls were judging him.
The black-robed elder sneered, "Just a mere illusion." He summoned his martial soul, attempting to launch a mental attack on the illusion's master.
However, after observing the two battles, Hu Liena realized that her opponent's mental strength was no match for hers. Even her martial soul attacks couldn't cause much damage, especially since she had recently absorbed a head soul bone that enhanced her mental strength.
Therefore, when the old man failed to find the evil tree, Hu Liena immediately used illusion magic to trap him, buying time for Qian Renyue and Yan to destroy the evil tree.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Holy Cross Formation."
"Third Soul Skill: Hellfire."
Qian Renyue and Yan quickly released soul skills that could suppress evil spirits, launching an attack on the evil tree.
Under the scorching heat of the holy fire and the extreme fire, the evil tree emitted a shrill scream similar to a woman's scream. Dense black mist was released to try to protect the evil tree, but it still couldn't withstand the scorching heat of the two flames.
Suddenly, the evil tree extended two thick vines, like whips, and lashed out fiercely at Qian Renyue and Yan, the power contained within them no less than the full-force attack of a Soul Emperor.
"First Soul Skill: Moon Blade - Slash."
"First Soul Skill: Silver Dragon Body."
Moon Blade and Na'er's attacks followed closely. They repelled the two vines of the evil tree, preventing it from continuing to attack Qian Renyue and Yan, who were burning the tree.
The evil tree seemed to sense that if it was burned by the two of them any longer, it would really die here today, and began to frantically attack the members of the Empire's Blade.
However, because the team members were participating in the Divine Trial and the competition, their teamwork was excellent. With the assistance of Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the evil tree's attacks were not too outrageous. Although Na'er and Xie Yue were slightly embarrassed, they still managed to block all of the evil tree's attacks.
Suddenly, the evil tree burst out with a pale green light, repelling both Xie Yue and Na'er, who were defending against the vine attacks, and Qian Renyue and Yan, who were setting the fire. Only Hu Liena and the black-robed old man, who were a little further away, were not affected.
After being repelled, all four were injured. Qian Renyue immediately summoned the Staff of Life to release her soul skill and heal them.
Just as Qian Renyue summoned the Staff of Life, the faint green light emanating from the evil tree intensified. However, it was quickly covered by black mist again.
"We burned it for so long, and it had no effect at all?" Yan looked at the evil tree, now shrouded in black mist again, with some surprise.
"Was that life force just now?" Qian Renyue looked at the evil tree in disbelief.
Suddenly, the Staff of Life in Qian Renyue's hand emitted a dazzling light, and a phantom appeared beside her.
"God of Life." Qian Renyue quickly bowed to the God of Life.
Upon hearing this, the others hurriedly greeted the God of Life, "Greetings, God of Life."
"Children, there's no need for such formalities." The God of Life smiled at everyone.
"Yuanyue, you must have noticed this tree too, right?" The God of Life's smile faded as he asked Qian Renyue.
"Yes, the green light that repelled us just now didn't seem like the power of evil spirits; instead, it had a rich life force," Qian Renyue said after thinking for a moment.
"This tree is actually a corrupted Tree of Life," the God of Life explained to everyone.
"The Tree of Life? Corrupted?" Qian Renyue was shocked. She knew very well what the Tree of Life meant.
"Yes, you can only truly purify the Tree of Life by finding the source of the corruption. Otherwise, burning it will be a waste of time. Unless Yue'er becomes a god, only the divine fire of the gods can destroy it," the Goddess of Life explained to everyone.
"I see," Qian Renyue nodded in understanding.
"Go, children. This test is not easy to complete. I look forward to your performance. Naturally, the final reward will be generous." The figure of the God of Life gradually dissipated.
"Take the old man in black robes back for thorough interrogation. It seems this small village was just a smokescreen. Things are far more complicated than that. Someone capable of corrupting the Tree of Life might ultimately be facing an opponent no weaker than Tang Hao. Everyone must seize the time to improve their strength and be extremely careful," Qian Renyue said to the crowd.
"Yes, Your Highness,"
Qian Renyue replied, looking at the Tree of Life emanating black mist. He recalled the Tree of Life... He remembered its appearance in the third part, *Legend of the Dragon King*, after Shrek Academy was destroyed, its seed hidden on Tang Wulin. And the Tree of Life ultimately merged with Ah Yin, becoming the dimensional tree of the entire Douluo World. The Douluo World could be said to be completely controlled by Tang San's family.
Qian Renyue couldn't help but wonder if the Tree of Life Tang San used to merge with Ah Yin was this very one before him. If so, could he also use it to merge with Bi Ji or Ah Yin?
In this way, the Tree of Life can also contribute to the Spirit Hall and the spirit beasts. Thinking of Gu Yuena's still-healing injuries, Qian Renyue became even more determined to purify the Tree of Life and obtain it.
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