Chapter 859 - 786: Three Types of Fruits

Chapter 859: Chapter 786: Three Types of Fruits

Back then, the reason Demon King Liu failed was not that he wasn’t strong enough or lacked preparation, but rather that he could not gain the approval of the Heaven and Earth Law. Because as a Snake, he lacked confidence in himself and sought to strengthen himself by transforming into a Dragon. Attempting Ascension with a Dragon’s body not only led to his failure but became the very crux of his downfall. He was clearly a Snake, so why did he attempt Ascension as a Dragon? If he didn’t even acknowledge his own bloodline, what right did he have to become a Rank Four Divine Spirit?

This was also why, after Demon King Liu failed his Ascension, an unwritten rule was established within the Snake Race: a Snake must not undergo Snake Becoming Dragon.

The Heaven and Earth Law was incredibly picky, with exceedingly high baseline requirements. It judged not only one’s strength but also their "character." Every Rank Four Divine Spirit was a Divine Transcendent existence, requiring an unparalleled level of self-confidence. Snake Becoming Dragon was not a matter of aiming higher; it was an expression of an inferiority complex.

As for the Fox Immortal King, she should have long possessed the qualifications for Ascension, yet she constantly hesitated to take the step. Why was that? Perhaps she also lacked confidence and certainty, because failing Ascension was equivalent to a death sentence. There were no second chances.

It was incredibly difficult for those at Rank 3 to master the Power of Laws. If one could master it, they would gain the capital to build a connection with the Heaven and Earth Law. Simply put, to those seeking Ascension, this kind of fruit was a highly coveted treasure.

Tu Xiao’an understood. The Human Race and Water Race had mobilized in full force, and it seemed they were all after the Law Fruit. Compared to the Law Fruit, the first type—the Exotic Beast Fruit—was truly inferior. There was simply no comparison. Even if someone managed to obtain a Rank Four Exotic Beast, if they couldn’t advance to Rank Four themselves, they would ultimately remain a mortal and be buried in the long river of time. One’s own strength was the only true standard for survival.

Luo Ziyun hadn’t mentioned the Law Fruit to Tu Xiao’an. It wasn’t that she deliberately kept it a secret; she probably didn’t know about it either. Or perhaps the Human Race authorities hadn’t given Luo Ziyun the full truth.

Haha, as expected of the Fox Immortal King, the woman who was about to become a Nine-tailed Immortal Fox. She simply knew so much. Perhaps it was because she had lived for so long that she was privy to many ancient secrets. Tu Xiao’an always found himself at a disadvantage when it came to knowledge. He had foolishly believed that the Exotic Beast Fruit was an unimaginable treasure. He was too naive.

"Then what is the third kind of fruit?" Tu Xiao’an asked impatiently after fully digesting the information about the Law Fruit. To him, the Law Fruit was already absolutely invincible, as it gave one a massive chance to become a Rank Four Divine Spirit.

"The Power Fruit!" The Fox Immortal King gazed at the Reincarnation Tree from afar before continuing, "The Power Fruit, as its name suggests, grants you a powerful ability, a powerful Divine Technique. The reason it is ranked above the Law Fruit is because these abilities and Divine Techniques are methods exclusive to Rank Four."

Just imagine—if a Rank 3 possessed Rank Four Divine Techniques, their combat power would be completely off the charts.

Tu Xiao’an’s Elemental Power would instantly become practically useless the moment it encountered the Power of Laws. There was simply no comparison between the might and pressure of the Thunder Element and the evolved Thunder Law. If Tu Xiao’an had possessed the Thunder Law Power during his Rank Three of Enlightenment, a single bolt of Thunder striking down would be something even a Demon King couldn’t withstand.

The Power Fruit represented Rank Four Divine Techniques!

The Reincarnation Tree was also known as the Tree of Evil, because in Ancient Times, it had devoured far too many Great Powers. It devoured them, absorbed them, and then birthed fruits. The Divine Techniques of many Great Powers were contained within these fruits, thus creating the Power Fruit. This was the exact same concept as the Exotic Beast Fruit.

The Exotic Beast Fruit, the Law Fruit, and the Power Fruit!

GASP!

Tu Xiao’an drew a sharp breath, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. He just wanted to declare out loud that he wanted them all!

"Lord Snake Emperor, I have a presumptuous request!" the Fox Immortal King said, her eyes pleading.

Tu Xiao’an glanced at her. "You want to ask if, should I be fortunate enough to obtain a Law Fruit, I could give it to you, right?"

"That’s right!" The Fox Immortal King was completely open and poised, without a single trace of pretense. "If I can obtain a Law Fruit, I will definitely succeed in Ascension. I know this fruit is far too precious. Even offering myself in return wouldn’t be enough to repay you, but I still beg you to agree. I will accept any condition you propose."

As she spoke, she looked at Tu Xiao’an nervously. This concerned her Ascension; it was more important than anything else. That’s right, nervous. Incredibly nervous.

This fox woman had always been consistently composed, indifferent to everything, never vying for fame and fortune. If she had joined forces with the Yellow Demon King and the Gray Demon King back then... Tu Xiao’an really wouldn’t have had a chance to become Lord Gong of the Yaoling Mountain Range. Speaking of which, Tu Xiao’an did owe this fox woman a favor.

However, the Law Fruit was far too precious. Even though Tu Xiao’an had the help of system quests for his Ascension and didn’t need the approval of the Heaven and Earth Law, this kind of fruit was something one couldn’t find even in ten thousand years. It wasn’t like the fruits on Charlie’s body that could be given away casually.

Tu Xiao’an remained silent while the Fox Immortal King anxiously awaited his answer.

After a long time, Tu Xiao’an opened his eyes and said, "If I manage to obtain two Law Fruits, I promise to give you one!"

As for conditions, that was a matter for later. Moreover, getting two fruits would be exceptionally difficult. After all, the Human, Demon, and Water Three Races were all fighting over them. If Tu Xiao’an only managed to secure one, he definitely wouldn’t just hand it over to the Fox Immortal King. The relationship between their Snake and Fox races wasn’t that deep. She wasn’t his woman, after all. If he was going to give one away, he would give it to Luo Ziyun.

With Tu Xiao’an’s help, Luo Ziyun’s Cultivation was already at the Rank Three Peak. Her Ascension was only a matter of time. If he could obtain two fruits, giving one to the fox wasn’t completely out of the question. Offering herself in return? He wouldn’t mind that at all.

"Thank you, Lord Snake Emperor!" The Fox Immortal King wasn’t disappointed; rather, she was deeply invigorated. This outcome was already incredibly rare and favorable. At the very least, she had hope. She had something to look forward to.

"Sister Fox, the Reincarnation Tree Fruit is divided into three types. But how do we know which one is the Exotic Beast Fruit, which is the Law Fruit, and which is the Power Fruit?"

This point was crucial. According to the rules, the Human, Demon, and Water Three Races would each get one fruit. If one could identify the fruits in advance, they could seize the initiative.

Tu Xiao’an looked at the Reincarnation Tree. There was a dazzling array of fruits, and the sheer quantity was immense, yet they all looked exactly the same. Some were slightly larger and some were slightly smaller, but just like apples, there was no way to tell them apart.

"That comes down to pure luck. There’s no standard to rely on." The Fox Immortal King shook her head regretfully. If they could easily distinguish between them, the Human, Demon, and Water Three Races probably wouldn’t be able to maintain this fragile peace. They would likely break out into an all-out war right here and now.

Given the value of the three types, the Law Fruit was undeniably the most highly sought-after. There wasn’t a single person who didn’t want it, and the same applied to the Power Fruit.

"Lord Snake Emperor, the truth is, when it comes to plucking the Reincarnation Tree Fruit, our Demon Race actually holds an advantage!"

"An advantage? What kind of advantage?" As far as Tu Xiao’an was concerned, his only advantage right now was having his invincible son acting as his bodyguard. Otherwise, the Human Race and Water Race wouldn’t have even let him participate.

"Because the Reincarnation Tree has a fatal restriction," the Fox Immortal King chuckled. "Those at Rank Four cannot pluck the fruits from the Reincarnation Tree. Only those at Rank 3 are capable of doing so!"

Oh! Tu Xiao’an’s eyes instantly brightened with pleasant surprise. There was actually such a generous restriction? Didn’t that mean that Rank Four Immortal Xuanyuan Zhan and the Asura King were nothing more than mere decorations? Just random bystanders?