Chapter 283 - 116: Immortal Golden Body, Ancient God Seed

Chapter 283: Chapter 116: Immortal Golden Body, Ancient God Seed

Zhou Tiankuo’s heart was also pounding wildly.

He knew the dangers all too well, but he saw the eager, expectant looks in his teammates’ eyes.

He took a deep breath and made his decision.

"Fortune favors the bold!"

Zhou Tiankuo nodded firmly, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"We can’t stay here long. The Bear Demon’s corpse blood might attract other zombies. Grab the Beast Taming Ring, and we’ll change direction immediately. Let’s go check it out!"

"Remember, everyone be extra careful. Suppress your auras. If things go south, retreat immediately. Survival is the top priority!"

"Understood!"

"Right!"

"Let’s go!"

Everyone on the team was instantly invigorated, their fatigue seemingly vanishing into thin air.

Lei Gang swiftly carved open the Bear Demon’s corpse, retrieved the Beast Taming Ring and Crystal Core, and tossed them to Zhou Tiankuo.

The group wasted no more time.

Under Zhou Tiankuo’s lead, they suppressed all fluctuations of their Qi and Blood. Moving like ghosts, they sped silently toward the source of the erupting corpse Qi.

...

Almost at the same moment the squad changed direction, the Mosquito Avatar sprang into action dozens of kilometers away.

It had just escaped the pursuit of a giant zombie tree and hidden the seed.

It flew in the direction the squad was heading, at a speed far exceeding their pace.

Its speed was extremely fast, and it was completely invisible, ignoring all terrain obstacles.

In just a moment, it arrived at a rugged hillside of grotesque rocks and exposed red earth.

This was a path the squad had to take to reach the dried-up lake.

It quickly flew down to the middle of the rocky slope, beside a relatively clear path.

Many similar stones were scattered here.

The Mosquito Avatar gently placed a red stone in the shadow of a large, half-buried rock.

The position was chosen perfectly.

It was inconspicuous, yet positioned so that Lin Yi could easily spot it as he passed and conceal the pickup with his body.

This unremarkable reddish-brown rock contained the mysterious white seed, which was brimming with immense life force.

After doing all this,

The Mosquito Avatar silently took off again and flew quietly toward the dried-up giant lake.

The exploration team moved quickly, a mix of apprehension and anticipation in the air.

The closer they got to the source of the fluctuations, the heavier the corpse Qi and the heart-pounding pressure in the air became.

The zombies they encountered along the way were noticeably fewer, and they all seemed anxious and restless, avoiding that direction from afar, as if a dreaded king resided there.

This abnormal phenomenon further convinced the squad members that something world-shaking lay ahead.

About half an hour later, they arrived at the rocky slope.

"Everyone, watch your step and stay alert to the sides!"

Zhou Tiankuo reminded them in a low voice, his sharp gaze sweeping over the relatively open but obstacle-strewn area.

Lin Yi walked in the middle-back of the formation.

He appeared to be observing his surroundings as vigilantly as the others, but in reality, his mind was already closely connected with the Mosquito Avatar high in the sky.

As his feet carried him to the middle of the rocky slope, approaching the landmark large rock,

Lin Yi remained impassive, his gaze sweeping over the shadow of the large rock. The "reddish-brown stone," blending in perfectly with its surroundings, lay there quietly.

’The opportunity is right in front of me!’

Just as he was about to pass the stone,

Lin Yi’s foot seemed to catch on a protruding piece of gravel.

His body staggered slightly.

He squatted down very naturally, as if to adjust a snagged pant cuff or perhaps to tighten a slightly loose shoelace.

His movements were smooth and natural, with no trace of being an act.

His left hand casually rested on the "reddish-brown stone" beside him, his palm covering it.

The instant his palm touched the "stone,"

A thought flashed through Lin Yi’s mind!

FLASH!

A faint light from the Space Ring flashed and vanished. No one noticed it at all.

The "stone," which contained a rare treasure, had vanished from its spot, taken by Lin Yi into his Storage Space.

The great weight on Lin Yi’s heart was finally lifted.

An indescribable ecstasy exploded in the depths of his heart.

’The white seed has been successfully recovered!’

’No matter what happens when we face that terrifying giant zombie tree, just getting this seed has made this dangerous delve into the ancient tomb an overwhelming success for me!’

...

The team continued to advance.

The closer they got to the dried-up giant lake, the thicker the corpse Qi in the air became.

The air was as thick as congealed blood plasma. Every breath carried a bone-chilling cold and a foul stench that made one’s Qi and Blood circulation sluggish.

"Hiss... This corpse Qi... it’s so thick you could cut it with a knife!"

Liu Mei couldn’t help but shiver, pulling her leather clothes tighter, her face slightly pale.

"Whatever’s ahead is definitely something else! The stronger the zombie, the more valuable the treasure it’s guarding!"

Lei Gang licked his chapped lips. Not only was there no fear in his eyes, but a more fervent flame of greed burned within them.

In his eyes, this almost tangible pressure of death had become the best proof of the treasure’s value.

Everyone’s heart burned with anticipation.

The dense corpse Qi didn’t scare them off. Instead, it was like a spark on dry tinder, completely igniting their desire for treasure hunting.

They pushed against the formless pressure, their pace quickening as they moved forward.

Soon, the six-person squad reached the edge of the great lake.

The scene before them made everyone gasp, their pupils contracting sharply, shocked beyond words!

The first thing that met their eyes

was a pitch-black giant tree rooted beside the dried-up lake, as massive as a mountain!

Ink-black corpse Qi, like a tangible cloud of black smoke, swirled around it—the very source of the terrifying pressure in this area!

"G-Gods!" Du Qi’s voice trembled uncontrollably. "A tree... a tree demon! This giant tree actually became a sentient zombie?!"