Chapter 2874

Outside the Fire Room courtyard, the crowd that rushed from Heavenly Palace, the Heavenly Family, now looking at the courtyard tightly sealed by Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts with branches, each one dumbfounded.

These people have all been to the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm, escaped death and returned, and they know these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts better than anyone.

These damn things are all monsters comparable to the Barbarian God Tribe.

Even the powerful Tree Ghosts among them—let alone them, even if Zhao Tianqing and Tianhe came, it would be courting death.

At this moment the courtyard has been completely sealed shut, impossible to enter; the entire Fire Room courtyard seems to have turned into a completely blocked forest.

Not daring to act rashly, at this moment the Heavenly Family Elder, with an ugly complexion, asked a Heavenly Palace Celestial Official beside him.

"What should we do now?"

"How would I know? This is your Heavenly Family; how could these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts suddenly erupt?"

"I don't know either."

Regarding this, the Heavenly Family Elder was also at a loss; from beginning to end, these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts had always been normal, never leaving the Fire Room courtyard, just staying peaceful day after day—who knew they would suddenly explode today?

Something must have happened, but the problem is they can't get in now and don't know what exactly happened.

What we fear now is that these Tree Ghosts suddenly go berserk; knowing this is inside the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, if that really happens, who could stop these Tree Ghosts?

Probably then the entire Immortal City Beyond the Heavens would be destroyed in an instant.

Anxious at heart, the Heavenly Family Elder almost blurted out.

"Why not rush in first to take a look?"

But as soon as he finished speaking, the next second he was met with that Heavenly Palace Celestial Official's gaze looking at him like an idiot.

"Are you crazy? You still want to take the initiative and charge in? Do you want to die faster?"

Everyone knows these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts seem obedient, but in reality they only listen to Ye Zhangqing alone.

When in the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm, even the Iron Peak Clan Chief, these Tree Ghosts showed no fear whatsoever and dared to fight him.

Now Ye Zhangqing is not in the city; if they act rashly, adding fuel to the fire, isn't that just courting death?

Hearing that, the Heavenly Family Elder also broke out in a cold sweat, then weakly said.

"This won't work, that won't work; you tell me what to do."

"First hold steady, don't let these Tree Ghosts leave your Heavenly Family manor; best to stall until Ye Zhangqing returns."

"Steady??? Should I do it?"

"Nonsense, this is the Heavenly Family; you are the Heavenly Family Elder—if you don't come, who will?"

Regarding this, the Heavenly Family Elder looked at that Heavenly Official with a complex expression, his mouth twitching involuntarily.

"You really think highly of me."

His Heavenly Family would have to risk their lives to stall; if these Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts really went berserk, his Heavenly Family could only watch helplessly, their strength not even on the same level.

Outside the courtyard, the strong ones of the Heavenly Family and Heavenly Palace stood guard, each with a solemn expression.

Inside the Heavenly Palace, moreover, almost all Heavenly Officials present in the city rushed over, yet despite so many people, facing this situation, not a single one dared to act.

At this moment, a little inattention could bring disaster.

Not knowing the feelings of the outside crowd, at this moment inside the forest, as Zhao Zhengping was flung away again, Xu Jie and the two others directly gave up the idea of fighting.

These demonic trees, who knows where Junior Brother Ye Zhangqing got them from, truly have outrageous strength.

They cannot be matched by force; only strategy can work.

Seeing this, Xu Jie voluntarily sheathed his long sword, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes, then he cupped his fists toward the surrounding Black Mist Forest Tree Demons and gave a salute.

"Esteemed Tree Elders, my senior brother is clueless; I hereby apologize on his behalf."

"We're all fellow Daoists; there's no need to draw weapons. If there's anything, let's sit down and talk it out."

At first hearing, this seemed reasonable, but Zhao Zhengping, still lying on the ground, now had his eyes wide open, his face full of anger.

"What does it have to do with him? Why is it always him who gets hurt? Besides, I damn well didn't do anything—why are you apologizing for me?"

Zhao Zhengping felt a bellyful of injustice with nowhere to vent; heaven and earth as witness, he really didn't do anything at all.

Seeing his third senior brother like that, Liu Shuang and Lu Youyou beside him also obediently sheathed their long swords.

One on the left, one on the right, they stood obediently behind Xu Jie.

And as Xu Jie's words came out, it was unknown whether the Tree Ghost understood, but only seen that the sky-filling waving branches seemed to have noticeably slowed.

No longer brandishing claws and waving fangs as before, Xu Jie secretly let out a breath of relief.

Does this mean he understood my words, so we can talk?

But the problem is I can't understand what these Tree Ghosts are saying—what to do?

To communicate, you need to understand each other's language, but the problem is we're not even the same species at all.

For a moment, Xu Jie was at a loss, only able to stare helplessly at the surrounding Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts, ponder briefly, then grit his teeth and said.

"Esteemed Tree Elders, today's incident is purely a misunderstanding; we brothers harbor no ill intent, my Senior Brother merely misspoke; if there was any offense, I hope the Tree Elders will not hold it against a petty person, and if there are any demands, we brothers will do our utmost to meet them—there's no need to escalate to this point."

"I…………………… I damn well didn't speak."

Xu Jie's attitude was sincere, but hearing these words, Zhao Zhengping felt it was utterly unpleasant.

"What do you mean my mouth misspoke? I didn't say anything."

These demonic trees are brainless, staring at me for what reason? It's unjust.

However, at this moment Xu Jie and the two others completely ignored Zhao Zhengping's meaning; right now, escaping safely is the most important.

In this situation, if they really started fighting, the brothers would likely be whipped to death by the sky-full of branches.

So……………for now we can only wrong the Senior Brother a bit.

Having said that, Xu Jie patiently waited for the Tree Ghosts' response; although he didn't know if they could communicate, there was no other way.

Just as Xu Jie was patiently waiting, suddenly an unknown aura uncontrollably entered his body.

Xu Jie clearly felt that he and these demonic trees seemed to have formed some kind of connection.

This is completely different from any means he has encountered before; it is not a technique or the like of a Human Race cultivator.

I guess it's these demon trees' own divine ability.

I don't know what use this connection could have, but I don't feel any threat, and Xu Jie also doesn't dare act rashly.

I've finally managed to stabilize these demon trees with great difficulty—don't let all our prior effort go to waste.

Xu Jie waited patiently; not long after, a message appeared directly in his mind, as if someone were speaking, and it echoed in his mind.

You're really willing to pay any price?

Huh???

Upon hearing this, Xu Jie was stunned—was this what these demon trees meant? Through some unknown means, allowing both sides to communicate?

Impressive method—Xu Jie's heart jolted, then without hesitation he immediately nodded and said.

That's only natural—I wouldn't dare deceive you, Tree Brother.

Never mind the details—let's agree first and talk later.