Since Wu Ji took charge, she understood the origin of this Beast King Tree.
In her eyes, although this tree was inauspicious, it was a sacred tree to the Li Tribe.
The name of the Beast King Tree revealed its status in the hearts of the Li Tribe people.
Because they consumed the Beast King Fruit, no child in the tribe had died prematurely.
This alone was enough for Wu to overlook all its flaws.
After today, the Beast King Fruit would still appear at the tribal children's baptism, and the Beast King Tree must not be harmed!
Dadu was the first to react.
He also understood the importance of the Beast King Tree to the Li Tribe, and immediately took several large strides forward to intercept.
Guan Li's sole intention was to destroy the Beast King Tree. Seeing someone dare to block him, he fiercely threw a punch.
Bang!
His fist collided fiercely with Dadu's.
Both of them staggered back several steps simultaneously.
As Guan Li steadied himself, surprise flickered across his face.
He flexed his wrist and cast a cold glance at Dadu, inwardly astonished.
He had thrown this punch in a fit of rage, holding nothing back.
Even without using his shamanic power, it was not something an ordinary person could withstand.
It seemed these Li Tribe people had some skill.
Guan Li's surging bloodlust was curbed by Dadu's intervention.
At the same time, Dadu and the other strong young men of the Li Tribe were also surprised by Guan Li's strength.
The Li Tribe people were born with immense strength; even an eight-year-old child could lift a hundred-pound boulder.
Dadu was a standout among the Li Tribe, having never met an opponent.
They clearly saw that Guan Li, despite being the lowest in status among the three, could fight Dadu to a draw. This meant the other two were likely even more formidable.
The Li Tribe people finally understood why Wu had chosen to reveal their tribe's secret; it was likely out of this concern.
After a brief separation, Dadu and Guan Li clashed again. This time, Guan Li used his shamanic power, and Dadu was instantly at a disadvantage.
"It's shamanic power!"
Wu's pupils trembled, and she exclaimed in disbelief.
Wu held the most unique position on the Beast King Continent.
To become a Wu, one had to meet many conditions, and one of them, though unstated, was a common understanding among all tribes on the Beast King Continent: Wus were physically frail.
Their bodies could accommodate shamanic power, but it deprived them of the ability to enhance their physical strength.
When Wu saw someone who could possess both shamanic power and a strong physique, she felt immense shock. This contradicted the theories she had been taught since childhood and the rules of the entire Beast King Continent.
Wu's eyes darkened as she thought of something, and her gaze towards Xu Yi and Ji Buwang became meaningful.
"No one will stop me!"
As Guan Li's words fell, a figure was sent flying.
Wu intercepted the recoiling Dadu and looked coldly at Guan Li, who had reached the Beast King Tree, her mind filled with thought.
Guan Li's lips curled into a cold, sharp arc. His right leg, covered by a yellow earth shield, generated a strong gust of wind as he kicked at the Beast King Tree.
While this kick couldn't break the entire tree, it could at least leave a three-foot-long gash.
He would then follow up with a few more kicks to completely destroy it.
Guan Li's expression contorted with ferocity in his mind.
Boom!
The deafening roar made the Li Tribe people's faces change in unison.
If not for Wu constantly gesturing for them to remain still, how could they stand by and watch someone destroy the Beast King Tree?
But after the roar ended, their expressions of anger and worry transformed into astonishment and exhilaration.
Under the immense impact, the Beast King Tree was completely unharmed, not even a single nick could be found.
They instantly felt relieved, some smiling, others showing schadenfreude.
"This, how is this possible!"
Guan Li stared blankly at the spot he had kicked on the Beast King Tree and, still unconvinced, reached out to touch it.
Indeed, not the slightest mark was left!
Faint mocking laughter kept reaching his ears, and Guan Li gritted his teeth, his eyes fierce.
He refused to believe this tree was truly that hard. If once didn't work, he would kick it a second, a third time!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Guan Li's legs became almost a blur in the air, only the constant sound of impact could be heard.
The Li Tribe people, after a brief moment of worry, found the Beast King Tree unmoving and their expressions slowly relaxed.
Only Xu Yi and Ji Buwang frowned, their minds occupied with thoughts as they watched this farcical scene unfold.
"Huff, huff."
When Guan Li stopped, his chest heaved violently, and his face flushed an unnatural red.
This was not from exertion but from sheer anger.
This tree was truly bizarre.
Guan Li had exhausted all his means and had to admit that he could do nothing to this tree.
"You might as well give up. This tree is protected by the Beast King, and no one can shake its foundation."
The one who spoke was not the Wu or the chief of the Li Tribe, but a young man from the Li Tribe.
He had grown up listening to stories of the Beast King Tree, so he steadfastly believed that this tree was a gift from the Beast King.
After witnessing Guan Li's actions today, he became even more convinced of his belief.
The Beast King Tree was sentient; it would never die, nor would it be destroyed by any single person.
Guan Li's brows were furrowed, but he could find no words to refute.
As he calmed down and thought about it, he also realized that there were many strange aspects to this tree.
For instance, he had never heard of a tree that could eat people.
Perhaps this tree, growing deep in the Green Sea, was indeed related to the Beast King.
Guan Li harbored a certain reverence for the Beast King, which made him wary of the tree and hesitant to attack it recklessly as he had before.
"I've heard that your Li Tribe are descendants of the Beast King. Is this true?"
Ji Buwang, who had been silent all along, suddenly asked.
Upon hearing Ji Buwang's words, the Li Tribe people proudly straightened their chests.
And Wu slowly said, "Yes."
Yes!
Guan Li's eyes widened involuntarily.
So many world-shattering events had occurred today.
His mind was a mess, filled with both astonishment and a sense of inevitability.
He felt as if he had fallen into a vortex, being pulled in all directions by countless unseen hands.
But Wu then continued, "Not just our Li Tribe, but all the tribes on the entire Beast King Continent are descendants of the Beast King!"
Guan Li's body suddenly froze. For some reason, hearing these words sent a shiver down his spine.
It was as if some unseen force was telling him that his current situation was very dangerous.
But he couldn't pinpoint the source of this danger, which only fueled his anger and panic.
Stimulated by these emotions, he began to spout nonsense.
"There is no Beast King on this continent!
The Beast King is all a fabrication you've created!"
The notion of Beast King descendants was even more ridiculous!
You've all been deceived, thoroughly deceived!"
Guan Li's hoarse cries ignited the anger of everyone present.
Even Wu, who had been suppressing her emotions, couldn't help but glare at Guan Li.
The Beast King was the creator of the Beast King Continent, the ancestor of all tribes, and He truly existed, omnipotent!
Guan Li's words were undoubtedly blasphemy!