Chapter 1238: Great Fortunes

A colossal ancient tree appeared on the distant horizon, and the elemental energy fluctuations it brought forth were clearly detectable even from the disc-shaped platform tens of thousands of miles away. The mystical halo emanating from the ancient tree rippled with myriad wonders. The originally tense atmosphere on the disc-shaped platform was immediately swept away by the appearance of this extraordinary sight.

The emergence of the words "Ancestral Soul Tree" instantly made everyone's gaze turn fervent and intense. Such an ancient and enormous Ancestral Soul Tree must have already nurtured Ancestral Soul Fruits. These fruits were undoubtedly of immense appeal to everyone present because, with the exception of certain special races, the Genesis Beast race traditionally prioritized physical cultivation and were somewhat lacking in soul cultivation, even considering it a weakness. For them, Ancestral Soul Fruits represented a rare opportunity, as they could strengthen one's soul, making them rare spiritual treasures in the world. If one could refine them and enhance their soul, it would naturally compensate for many weaknesses and provide a significant advantage when engaging in combat.

Amidst the numerous ecstatic gazes, Jiang Ba was the first to regain his composure. He immediately reined in the elemental energy surging around him and appeared beside Jiang Hongying, exclaiming, "Hurry! The Ancestral Soul Tree has appeared; there must be a great opportunity!"

Hearing this, Jiang Hongying also nodded, then glanced at Zhou Yuan, but said no more superfluous words. Her figure transformed into a streak of light, and she swiftly departed with Jiang Ba in that direction. She knew that the confrontation between the two sides was not over. With the Ancestral Soul Tree appearing now, Zhou Yuan's side would likely not give up either; therefore, a true clash would be inevitable later. This suited her intentions. After all, targeting Zhou Yuan here was merely her personal grudge, but if the allure of the Ancestral Soul Fruits was involved and Zhou Yuan still wanted to contend for them, then it would be a struggle against their entire Mysterious Dragon Clan. Several powerful cultivators from the Mysterious Dragon Clan also immediately followed suit. The standoff, however, ended somewhat anticlimactically.

As they departed, the other powerful cultivators present could no longer restrain themselves. Although the Mysterious Dragon Clan was numerous and formidable, the opportunity was right before them, and no one was willing to give it up easily. So, figures swiftly leaped down from the disc-shaped platform, transforming into streaks of light and soaring into the distance. The previously bustling disc-shaped platform quickly became desolate.

Zhou Yuan also paid no heed to Jiang Hongying and the others, because his gaze had also been fixed from the start on the colossal ancient tree that had emerged from the earth in the distance. The faint halos emanating from it caused the soul between his brows to emit waves of intense desire.

At this moment, Jin Zhong and several other Genesis Infant experts from the Golden Qilin Clan also looked at Zhou Yuan, their eyes filled with excitement and anticipation. "Elder Zhou Yuan, Little Ancestor, what do you intend to do?" The commotion caused by the Ancestral Soul Tree was enormous, and it was likely that all the powerful cultivators in this region had sensed it. When they met, fierce contention would be unavoidable. Although their combined group was a force to be reckoned with, they were undoubtedly not in the same league as the Mysterious Dragon Clan led by Jiang Ba and Jiang Hongying. If Zhou Yuan and Little Ancestor were willing to lead at this time, it would significantly bolster their strength. However, Jin Zhong and the others weren't sure if Zhou Yuan would be willing to go. After all, if they went there, they would inevitably face a true confrontation with Jiang Hongying, Jiang Ba, and other powerful cultivators from the Mysterious Dragon Clan. The conflict at that point would be a fight for opportunity, no longer mere sparring or provocation.

Tun Tun's massive body shrank and settled back onto Zhou Yuan's head. Zhou Yuan smiled and asked, "What do you think?" Tun Tun excitedly patted Zhou Yuan's head with its paw, and a thought entered his mind: "Grab it, grab it! Flatten that woman!" Truly simple and direct. Zhou Yuan also grinned, "Exactly what I had in mind."

In Jiang Hongying's eyes as she left, there was clearly a hint of provocation and warning, evidently cautioning Zhou Yuan not to interfere. This made Zhou Yuan shake his head involuntarily. That foolish woman truly underestimated his temper. Throughout his years of cultivation, among the opportunities that appeared before Zhou Yuan, which one had he ever given up? Even Jiatu, who had blocked his path, had been dealt with by him. What was one Jiang Hongying in comparison?

So, Zhou Yuan looked at Jin Zhong and the others and chuckled, "How could we give up such an opportunity? If you're interested, you can follow." Earlier, Jin Zhong and the others had stood up to support him despite the pressure from Jiang Hongying and Jiang Ba. This made Zhou Yuan quite fond of them. Since that was the case, if they managed to seize the opportunity, he wouldn't mind sharing some of the gains. Hearing this, Jin Zhong and the others immediately looked delighted.

"Let's go."

Zhou Yuan wasted no time, leading the way with Tun Tun on his head. He transformed into a streak of light, cutting through the sky, and swiftly darted towards the distant horizon. Behind him, Jin Zhong and the others quickly followed.

The group set off. But as they cleaved through the sky, continuously traveling, they only then realized how distant the Ancestral Soul Tree truly was. Even at full speed, they couldn't reach it quickly. While soaring at full speed, Zhou Yuan also sensed that across this vast land, continuous elemental energy fluctuations were rising into the sky, and their direction was identical to his, all heading towards the Ancestral Soul Tree.

"The main event is arriving quickly." Zhou Yuan sighed. The vastness of this Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven naturally couldn't compare to the Ancient Yuan Heaven they had previously been in. This was normal, as there was originally a huge disparity between the two. However, the struggles within were just as exciting. The journey was surprisingly long; what appeared close was deceiving, like the proverb "a mountain looks near but can exhaust a horse to reach." For them, it was a tree that looked near but could exhaust a flyer.

Maintaining such speed, it was almost a full hour later before they finally began to approach the Ancestral Soul Tree. As they drew closer, they finally comprehended the immense size of the Ancestral Soul Tree. Its sky-obscuring canopy almost covered a thousand miles of the horizon, and its majestic trunk seemed like a towering pillar supporting the entire firmament.

When they were still several hundred miles from the Ancestral Soul Tree, Zhou Yuan and the others stopped, their figures landing on a mountaintop. At this moment, from all directions of the sky, streaks of light continuously descended, transforming into human figures. Without exception, these individuals gazed at the Ancestral Soul Tree with incredibly fervent and intense eyes.

Zhou Yuan also looked up. He stared at the Ancestral Soul Tree, where countless mystical lines of light intertwined, seemingly forming natural elemental patterns. And at this moment, amidst these numerous patterns, clusters of light hung from the branches. These light clusters were extraordinarily wondrous, with light flowing within them like liquid. If one looked closely, they would discover that deep within the light clusters lay an ethereal, milky-white fruit. To the naked eye, the fruit seemed non-existent, resembling something illusory, but only by sensing it with one's soul could its true essence be perceived. Ancestral Soul Fruits could not be touched physically; they could only be received with the power of the soul.

Zhou Yuan licked his lips. "That's right, these are genuine Ancestral Soul Fruits!" And... His gaze swept across the Ancestral Soul Tree, faintly revealing over a dozen similar light clusters. And these were the most radiant ones. Below them, there were also some much fainter clusters, seemingly not yet fully matured...

Regardless, such a quantity of Ancestral Soul Fruits appearing here immediately caused every faction that had arrived to breathe more heavily, with intense longing and greed rising in their eyes. An Ancestral Soul Tree capable of bearing such a large number of Ancestral Soul Fruits was truly rare! To encounter one upon entering the Dragon Spirit Cave Heaven was truly a stroke of immense luck!