Chapter 186: The Legendary Creature Yellow Springs Fruit Tree

The beasts, having found nothing, returned to the exit.

The Poison Algae Crocodile Prince looked at the Venomous Frog King with a face full of suspicion.

"Roar?" (Are you sure there are a lot of resources in this forest?)

"That shouldn't be! Last time I came here, there were clearly still many Calamity-grade divine medicines!"

The Venomous Frog King was also completely dumbfounded.

When the other Calamity giant beasts went to search for resources, it naturally also searched for treasures along one direction.

Yet it did not even see a shadow of Calamity-grade resources! "Could it be that some unknown existence ahead of us has already scraped this place clean?"

A faint sense of unease rose in the Venomous Frog King's heart.

It did not think of Chen Mo — that ice lion had only arrived a few hours ahead of them.

A few hours — could it really scrape clean all the treasures of such a vast forest!?

"Venomous Frog, could it be that the so-called Yellow Springs Fruit Tree doesn't exist either?"

A Fierce Poison Bee voiced its suspicion.

It came from the Mad Bee Territory beside the Venomous Territory, and was likewise a peak Calamity-realm existence.

"The Yellow Springs Fruit Tree naturally exists."

The Venomous Frog King said somewhat gloomily, "I have nothing to gain by deceiving you. Once the other beasts all return, I'll take you to the location of the Yellow Springs Fruit Tree, but a Red Blood Flood Dragon guards that place — it's extremely troublesome to deal with!"

While waiting, the other Calamity giant beasts also returned one after another.

Without exception, all of them had found nothing.

At this time, Chen Mo, who had been unable to find the Yellow Springs Fruit Tree for a long time, also returned to the entrance.

Looking at the Emerald King Snake and the Seven-Colored Butterfly, their bodies fully laden with Calamity-grade treasures.

The Venomous Frog King and the crowd of Calamity giant beasts finally knew where the vanished divine medicines and treasures had gone!

They had all been scraped away by this ice lion! This ice lion had used some unknown method to precisely locate every Calamity-grade treasure in the nearby area, then scraped them all clean within just a few short hours! Seeing this, the Venomous Frog King revealed an expression of envy and greed on his face, yet inwardly was ecstatic.

No matter — next, all these treasures would be his! The other Calamity giant beasts more or less revealed expressions of greed and longing in their eyes as well.

This quantity of treasures moved even the Poison Algae Crocodile Prince's heart somewhat.

On one hand, he was wary of this ice lion's strength; on the other, they had only just secretly established an alliance to jointly face the crises that might lie ahead.

Though these Calamity-grade resources were precious, they still couldn't compare to the Yellow Springs Fruit!

"Roar!" (Ice Lion, can you spare me one Calamity divine medicine? With this many Calamity-grade resources, you can't hold onto them all.) A Purple Crystal Poison Scorpion spoke up.

It was a retainer of the Three-Eyed Poison Scorpion, belonging to the Venomous Frog King's faction, a high-stage Calamity existence.

Chen Mo couldn't be bothered to respond to it.

This fellow was purely indulging in fantasy.

Seeing that the ice lion completely ignored it, the Purple Crystal Poison Scorpion glanced around and discovered that quite a few Calamity giant beasts were eager to try, their eyes full of greed.

When the reward of a risk far exceeds the danger, many will choose to take the desperate gamble.

These Calamity giant beasts had the same thought at this moment.

Seeing this, the Purple Crystal Poison Scorpion emitted a sinister, low sound —

"Everyone attack together — it can't possibly withstand the attacks of so many of us beasts."

The extraordinary level this ice lion had displayed was only high-stage Calamity realm; though it had instantly killed the Ghost-Faced Fish King earlier, that "Time Stasis" domain could only cover an area of a hundred meters around it — as long as they didn't get close.

With so many beasts attacking together, this ice lion very likely wouldn't be a match for them!

No matter how strong it was, could it withstand the siege of so many Calamity giant beasts?

Whoosh! After inciting the beasts, the Purple Crystal Poison Scorpion dared not be careless and immediately unleashed its most powerful ranged attack spell.

A poison stinger shot out from its scorpion tail, flying toward the ice lion at extreme speed.

Seeing the Purple Crystal Poison Scorpion take the lead in attacking the ice lion, quite a few Calamity giant beasts erupted into action, likewise wanting a share of the spoils.

A high-stage Calamity Purple Nether Fox used Phantom Clones, conjuring 3 clones before each one gathered a continuous poisonous storm that swept toward Chen Mo.

Mushroom Spirit, Poison Powder Giant Moth... no fewer than 10-plus Calamity giant beasts simultaneously launched attacks at Chen Mo.

Facing the beasts' attacks, the ice lion was utterly calm.

It didn't even dodge! The Purple Crystal Poison Scorpion's poison stinger exceeded 10 times the speed of sound and was the first to strike the ice lion's body.

Yet it only produced a "ding" sound — it failed to break through the defense!

Chen Mo's physique had long been tempered to the utmost limit; his skin's toughness was comparable to a legendary creature's, so the poison stinger naturally couldn't pierce his skin!

The toxins contained within the poison stinger were completely negated by 【Fatal Poison Lion】.

The other Calamity giant beasts' attacks followed one after another, yet none produced any effect on the ice lion!

Seeing this scene, the Calamity giant beasts that had launched the attack were all dumbfounded.

They either prepared to flee or prepared to attack again.

Yet the next second.

A surge of cold air rapidly spread outward from the ice lion's body.

Immediately after, whether it was the Purple Crystal Poison Scorpion or the Mushroom Spirit — every Calamity giant beast that had just launched an attack froze in place, a thick layer of frost appearing on the surface of their bodies.

In an instant, the blood and tissue fluid within their bodies all froze into ice, transforming them into lifelike ice sculptures.

【Frost Condensation】

Then an ice storm swept over them, and these "ice sculptures" instantly shattered into ice mist, dissipating where they stood.

All that remained in place were demon cores, each radiating a powerful aura.

In the blink of an eye, the 10-plus Calamity giant beasts that had attacked were "wiped out."

After instantly killing the 10-plus high-stage Calamity giant beasts that had struck, the Calamity giant beasts that had been restless and blinded by desire instantly calmed down.

This ice lion's strength was truly too terrifying!

Even the Toxic Algae Crocodile Prince and the Deadly Poison Frog King were terrified.

This ice lion's strength is even greater than theirs on the griddle! "Stop! Ice Lion King, don't get angry!"

Seeing this, the Deadly Poison Frog King's heart jolted, but he hurriedly took on the role of a mediator.

"Where is the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree? Take us there!"

Chen Mo said calmly.

Although it was a question, his tone carried an undeniable aura of dominance.

"Ribbit!" (I'll take you there right away!)

The Deadly Poison Frog King's face showed a fawning smile, but inside he cursed incessantly.

Of course, it wasn't for these Heavenly Disaster Giant Beasts killed by the Ice Lion King.

But the Ice Lion King's attack this time instantly reduced the number of "offerings" by a dozen or so.

Too wasteful.

What's with the arrogance? Once you see the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree, you'll behave.

Then I'll lock you up and make you cook for me for life! The Deadly Poison Frog King fantasized for a moment, then quickly leapt eastward.

Chen Mo manifested ice crystal wings and followed.

Seeing this, the other Heavenly Disaster Giant Beasts also hurriedly followed.

After wandering about in the Yellow Spring Forest for roughly an hour, they still hadn't reached their destination.

During this, the Toxic Algae Crocodile Prince made contact with Chen Mo via telepathy: "Ice Lion King, have you noticed anything odd?"

"What oddness?"

"There are too few powerful beings here; after flying this long, I haven't even seen a single Heavenly Disaster realm creature."

The Toxic Algae Crocodile Prince spoke.

"This doesn't make sense."

Logically, given the spiritual energy density of the Yellow Spring Forest and the Heavenly Disaster-level treasures scattered everywhere, there should be many Heavenly Disaster realm beings.

But along the way, the strongest they encountered was merely at the King Realm.

"Hmm."

Chen Mo nodded.

Actually, while scavenging treasures earlier, he had already noticed this oddity.

Chen Mo had a rough guess in mind.

There might be a powerful predator here that feeds on Heavenly Disaster realm beings.

But he didn't take it to heart.

In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and tricks are futile.

Several dozen Heavenly Disaster Giant Beasts then flew for about another hour.

They finally arrived before a mountain several thousand meters high.

Vivid blood-red water poured straight down from the mountain peak, forming a massive blood-colored waterfall that emitted a thunderous rumble.

"Ribbit!" (We're here; the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree is behind this waterfall.) The Deadly Poison Frog King pointed at the waterfall and spoke.

Seeming to know the other Heavenly Disaster Giant Beasts were worried, it gathered strength in its legs and leapt straight into the waterfall.

Just as before, Chen Mo activated his crisis premonition, and his heart tightened.

Behind this waterfall, there actually exists something that could threaten him!

But in the end, Chen Mo still waved his ice crystal wings and entered the waterfall.

This sense of crisis isn't a matter of life and death; as long as he pays a bit of attention, it should be fine.

Inside the waterfall, there is indeed a separate cave heaven.

Coming into view was a medium-sized blood-colored lake, whose water color closely resembled that of the earlier Blood Sea Lake.

And at the center of this lake stood a huge towering ancient tree.

This ancient tree exceeds a kilometer in height, its form strange, its appearance somewhat like a banyan; both its trunk and leaves are distinctly red.

Its branches twist and turn like a flood dragon, coiling upward.

From each branch extend countless tiny twigs; from afar, each branch looks like a centipede, giving it an eerie appearance.

Deep red fruits hang all over it, exuding an alluring luster yet also emitting a strange aura.

This is precisely the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree, the greatest goal of this beastly expedition! Chen Mo immediately began observing this towering Yellow Spring Fruit Tree before him.

He did not immediately obtain the stat panel information for this Yellow Spring Fruit Tree.

Strangely——

Chen Mo did not immediately obtain its related stat panel information.

This is somewhat strange.

Only when observing beings stronger than oneself does one need prolonged observation to gain information.

Even for a legendary-tier treasure, Chen Mo can instantly obtain its general information.

After observing for about a minute, Chen Mo finally obtained the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree's attribute panel——

{Yellow Spring Fruit Tree (asexual)}

{Grade: Low Legendary}

{Constitution: 5.12w}

{Agility: 9423}

{Strength: 4.95w}

{Soul: 5.14w}

【Ability: Poison Root Metamorphosis, Poison Leaf Storm, Scorpion Transformation, Death Entanglement.】

【Overall Combat Power: 521w~544w】

Before he could immediately probe the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree's panel, Chen Mo already had a rough premonition, but upon truly seeing the attribute panel, Chen Mo's heart still felt some surprise.

The Yellow Spring Fruit Tree before him is not a lifeless object!

It is a being with self-consciousness! What's even more shocking——

Its transcendent level actually reached the Legendary Realm! Although judging by overall combat power, it should be a being that has just advanced to the Legendary Realm.

But after all, it is the Legendary Realm, which has a qualitative difference from ordinary peak Calamity Realm beings.

As for that Red Blood Jiao, Chen Mo discovered it is merely a clone created by the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree using a branch!

Chen Mo glanced at the Poisonous Frog King not far away, as well as the Flat-mouthed Giant-toothed Bat.

With their strength, it is utterly impossible for them to escape from the grasp of this Yellow Spring Fruit Tree!

Then it is very likely that they, or the Three-eyed Poison Scorpion behind them, reached some kind of deal with this Yellow Spring Fruit Tree before them.

These Calamity Beasts of theirs, the Poisonous Frog King deliberately brought them here, likely intending to sacrifice them all to this Yellow Spring Fruit Tree before them.

This is also the reason Chen Mo previously sensed malice from the Poisonous Frog King!

Chen Mo, having roughly figured out the cause and effect, felt not the slightest bit panicked.

The Yellow Spring Fruit Tree's overall combat power is not much higher than his, and it may not even be his match! Moreover, the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree's biggest shortcoming is that its main body cannot move long distances, and indeed cannot move at all!

In that case, the space he can operate in is quite large.

After thinking, Chen Mo began to quietly mobilize his spiritual power, preparing in advance some spells that can be cast instantly and produce tremendous power.

"Ribbit!" (These blood-red fruits are the Yellow Spring Tree Fruits.) The Poisonous Frog King spoke, then leapt up, jumping repeatedly on the lake surface, and lunged straight at one of the Yellow Spring Tree Fruits.

He wanted to pick it.

But the next second, a huge sound suddenly came from the Blood Lake.

Immediately, a crimson-scaled creature whose whole body was covered with spikes like dry tree branches, a ferocious Red Giant Jiao, burst out of the water.

Its eyes blazed, and it exhaled a deep crimson breath that swept toward the Poisonous Frog King.

The Poisonous Frog King hastily dodged, and only by a hair's breadth did he manage to avoid the extremely corrosive dragon breath.

After a few jumps, it returned to the shore again.

Meanwhile, the Red Blood Jiao hovered in midair, its gaze cold as it looked upon the beasts on the shore, yet it did not continue to attack.

"Ribbit!" (Everyone also saw that there is a guardian beast near this Yellow Spring Fruit Tree, a peak Calamity Realm ferocious beast, extremely brutal. However, as long as one leaves a certain range of the Yellow Spring Fruit Tree, it will not launch an attack proactively.) "Ribbit!" (Its speed is extremely fast, and its attacks are also extremely fierce; to obtain the Yellow Spring Tree Fruit, one must first defeat it. How about we join forces?)

"Hiss!!" (Yes!)

The Flat-mouthed Giant-toothed Bat faction first agreed.

"Hiss!" (Last time we failed to obtain the Yellow Spring Tree Fruit simply because our strength was insufficient; this time, if we all go together, we will surely kill this Red Blood Jiao! Moreover, this Red Blood Jiao itself is also a fine treasure!)

(End of Chapter)