Chapter 709: Wood Ancestor, Omen of a Great War

“So that’s the Golden Light Demon Capital!”

From hundreds of miles away, Qin Feng could see a golden nest rooted in a massive Spirit Vein, breathing Spiritual Qi in and out.

The soaring Spiritual Light nearly blinded Qin Feng.

Spiritual Roots!

Vast fields of Spiritual Roots.

At the center was an ancient tree that seemed to prop up the heavens.

This ancient tree was even larger than the hundred-thousand-year-old Bosha Green Tree in Withered Pine City.

It was a golden ancient tree, its entire body flowing with a golden luster.

A Three Realms Lingzhi Wood!

‘It must be at least a hundred thousand years old.’ Qin Feng’s eyes widened, and he had to squint as he stared at the brilliantly golden area.

The Three Realms Lingzhi Wood was a rare Xuan Tier Spiritual Root of the Void Element.

Although it was a Xuan Tier Spiritual Root, it was actually more precious than some Earth Tier Spiritual Roots.

This massive Three Realms Lingzhi Wood before him, spanning hundreds of miles, had to be at least one hundred thousand years old.

An ordinary Bosha Green Tree over one hundred thousand years old was already comparable to a Quasi-Divine Level Spiritual Root.

The preciousness of this hundred-thousand-year-old Three Realms Lingzhi Wood was enough to rival a Divine Level Spiritual Root.

Upon seeing the Three Realms Lingzhi Wood, invisible waves of energy suddenly pulsed from deep within Qin Feng’s Grotto Heaven.

It was hostility, and a desire to devour.

Qin Feng investigated and found the source to be the Chaos Ancient Tree deep inside his Grotto Heaven.

The Chaos Ancient Tree was the descendant of a Divine Level Spiritual Root.

Just like Divine Positions, there was only one Divine Level Spiritual Root for each element, and countless Spiritual Roots competed for the spot.

Ever since the Void Divine-level Spirit Root of Ancient Times, the Chaos Ancestor Tree, was shattered and fell from its Divine Level rank, the position has remained vacant.

The Chaos Ancient Tree clearly sensed the threat the Three Realms Lingzhi Wood posed to it.

It was urging Qin Feng to help it devour the Origin of the Three Realms Lingzhi Wood before them.

“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely find a way for you to devour it!” Qin Feng soothed the Little Chaos Tree’s agitation.

The more the Little Chaos Tree flourished, the greater the benefits for him.

If it could advance to a Void Divine-level Spirit Root, he would also profit, saving him countless detours in his comprehension of the Void Law.

Qin Feng gazed at the ancient tree from afar.

‘The Three Realms Lingzhi Wood is very strong.’

‘Unlike the Bosha Green Tree, this ancient tree has most likely already gained Spiritual Wisdom.’

‘With a hundred thousand years of Cultivation, this ancient tree might be no weaker than I am at my peak.’

On top of this Three Realms Lingzhi Wood, there was another Spiritual Root.

A Golden Silk Glaze Vine. This type of Spirit Vine grew on the Ancient Wood known as the Three Realms Lingzhi Wood, with countless streams of golden Spiritual Light coiling around it.

“How rare, to see two Wood Ancestors at once!”

“Wood Ancestors?” A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes.

‘Wood Ancestor. That’s an extremely noble title among the countless Spiritual Roots.’

‘Even a descendant of a Divine Level Spiritual Root like the Little Chaos Tree isn’t qualified to be called a Wood Ancestor.’

‘The status of a Wood Ancestor among Spiritual Roots is no less than that of a patriarch who has pioneered their own path.’

“And a male and female pair of Wood Ancestors, at that!” The Demoness’s voice was filled with a peculiar emotion.

A trace of reminiscence appeared in the Demoness’s gaze.

It had been a long time since she had seen a Wood Ancestor, not since the Ancient Era.

Most Wood Ancestors had fallen, either dying in the struggle for the position of the Original Wood God or otherwise. Far too few had managed to survive.

After a moment, the Demoness said, “Qin Feng, if it’s possible, you must spare their lives for me!”

Qin Feng scoffed. “Demoness, you overestimate me. The body of a Wood Ancestor is something far more coveted than even my status as the Ancestor of the Demon Dao. With my current strength, do you really think I can help them? Besides, they’re in a conflict over the Great Dao with my Little Chaos Tree. Do you think I would help them?”

‘The body of a Wood Ancestor is practically a Divine Demon Venerable in waiting.’

‘With the identity of a Wood Ancestor, attaining the Wood God Position or a Divine Position from a branch of the Wood Element would be effortless. Once these Wood Element Divine Positions manifest, they will gravitate towards the Wood Ancestor.’

Based on Qin Feng’s understanding of the Star Sect, some of its members had clearly noticed something, which was why they had recklessly launched a war of this scale.

Qin Feng would never believe they would mobilize the full power of the Star Sect just to retaliate for a mere Peach Blossom Village Chief.

As the saying goes, no one gets up early if there’s no profit in it.

The Demoness said solemnly, “Don’t worry, I have my ways. As long as you agree, it can be done!”

Qin Feng was not pleased. “Why don’t you go yourself?”

“It’s not convenient for your big sister to act. If I were to make a move, certain interested parties would discover me, and that would lead to enormous trouble!”

After speaking, the Demoness added, “Rest assured, these two Wood Ancestors have already forged their own paths. They won’t compete with your Little Chaos Tree for the Qi Fortune of the Void Divine-level Spirit Root!”

Qin Feng’s expression softened slightly, but he still seemed reluctant.

The Demoness snorted. “Alright, you just want some benefits, don’t you? If you can help rescue these two Wood Ancestors, I can have them hand over the Space Origin they’ve cultivated within their bodies. Once you have that Space Origin, not only you, but your Little Chaos Tree as well will make immense progress!”

Qin Feng’s heart immediately skipped a beat. His current Cultivation speed was still a bit too slow.

Many Ancient Celestial Prides were emerging one after another.

He needed this Space Origin. If he could obtain it, advancing to the Quasi-Saint realm would be just around the corner.

After a moment’s thought, Qin Feng said, “Fine. But let’s be clear: if there’s any danger, I’m running away immediately. I will absolutely not risk my life for your two Wood Ancestors!”

“You coward!” the Demoness said with disdain. “Don’t worry, your big sister won’t let you lose your life!”

“Good to hear!”

Qin Feng then asked, “So, what do you need me to do?”

“No rush. We don’t need to act for now. We need to wait for the right moment!” After saying this, the Demoness fell silent.

Qin Feng shrugged. His gaze swept over the Golden Light Demon Capital built upon the Three Realms Lingzhi Wood in the distance. With a flip of his hand, a Jade Scroll appeared.

CRACK!

With a slight exertion of force, the Jade Scroll shattered.

This was the Communication Jade Scroll used to notify the Shaoyang Stronghold.

“Eleven Demon Cities and the three great cities… he’s conquered them all!”

“I never expected him to be the first one to reach the Golden Light Demon Capital!”

“That’s right. Our main force is still locked in a fierce battle with the experts of the Golden Light Demon Capital, and he’s already arrived first!”

“There’s no suspense left!”

The moment Qin Feng crushed the Jade Scroll, the Village Chiefs of the Shaoyang Stronghold saw his location and sighed.

Qin Feng also heard the Village Chiefs’ exclamations.

A Primordial Light Mirror emerged from where the Jade Scroll had shattered, and through it, he saw the various Saints and Quasi-Saints of the Shaoyang Stronghold.

Le Wudao, Ren Changhong, and Yan Feng exchanged glances, checked the path Qin Feng had taken one more time, and nodded in unison.

Le Wudao stepped forward and said, “Cave Master Qin Feng, first of all, congratulations on being the first to lead your troops to complete the mission. From this day forward, you are the Peach Blossom Village Chief!”

“Now, the Shaoyang Stronghold has another mission for you. This will be your first mission as the Peach Blossom Village Chief!”

“What mission?” Qin Feng’s expression stirred.

“Go to Wanhua City and lend a hand to Mountain Lord Gongsun Jiuniang of Cyan Lotus Mountain to break through Wanhua City!”