The World Tree suddenly roared, and an anomaly occurred. Leaves withered and fell in large numbers. This sight shocked all the trial-takers; they couldn't discern what was happening.
"World Extinguishing Fist! Li Xiaotian, you bastard, you actually smuggled the principles of the World Extinguishing Fist into my body!"
The World Tree roared, its tone filled with boundless hatred. It had been enduring, patiently advising, trying to make Li Xiaotian stop.
But who would have thought that while Li Xiaotian was openly devouring its life force, he was secretly embedding the principles of world extinction into its body, causing its very essence to mutate. The vigorous life force, upon contact with the will of world extinction, dissipated and was annihilated.
At the same time, the trial-takers' expressions changed drastically as they looked at Li Xiaotian.
"Li Xiaotian, what exactly are you doing?"
Someone couldn't help but ask. It was evident that Li Xiaotian was the cause of the World Tree's transformation.
"Playing tricks. Stop! Li Xiaotian, are you going to destroy the World Tree? Destroy everyone's hope of passing?" someone reprimanded.
Meanwhile, Mo Tian and Shen Ming's eyes flickered, showing a hint of displeasure, feeling that Li Xiaotian had gone too far.
But suddenly, a heart-palpitating fluctuation spread out, and all the trial-takers' faces changed.
Immediately after, the World Tree shook violently, erupting in a blinding light. Terrifying pressure descended directly, its formidable aura causing many trial-takers' faces to flush red and their eyes to show fear.
"Buzz!"
Mo Tian took a step forward, looking up at the summit of the World Tree, a realization dawning in his mind.
Shen Ming, on the other hand, extended his divine sense to cover the World Tree, sensing every subtle change. Clearly, he had also discovered the anomaly.
Not only that, but some powerful individuals present also had their eyes flickering.
The World Tree was resisting!
But, as everyone knew, the World Tree had no consciousness. So why was it resisting?
"Li Xiaotian, do you have anything to tell us?"
At this moment, Shen Ming spoke, his eyes narrowed.
"Don't you already have a guess? The World Tree has developed consciousness, and the condition to pass the fourth trial, that non-existent World Fruit, is the World Tree's will!"
Li Xiaotian spoke, a smirk playing on his lips.
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In an instant, the trial-takers present were all shaken, disbelief flashing in their eyes.
The World Tree had developed consciousness? The World Fruit was the World Tree's consciousness!
How was this possible?
It was simply too incredible.
"Bang~"
But at this very moment, the entire World Tree suddenly exploded, scattering into countless fragments that drifted in all directions.
For a moment, all the trial-takers froze in mid-air, their eyes filled with horror, bewilderment, and a trace of fear of the unknown.
At this moment, the world before everyone's eyes completely shattered. The World Tree vanished, replaced by chaos. Countless fragments floated within the chaos, appearing somewhat desolate.
However, in the next moment, countless world fragments converged, rapidly condensing to re-form a colossal, ancient tree standing tall in the chaos.
"This. It recovered again?"
Seeing this, the many trial-takers were stunned.
The scene just now was too terrifying. The World Tree had exploded and then reformed. It was too bizarre, completely beyond everyone's imagination.
The World Tree had reappeared!
"Li Xiaotian, if I don't soul-extract and refine your bones today, I swear I will not rest."
The World Tree roared, and an even more terrifying might swept out, carrying an unparalleled aura of slaughter towards Li Xiaotian.
That power was ubiquitous. The entire World Tree moved, erupting in light and killing intent, surging towards Li Xiaotian.
For a moment, countless exclamations arose. This scene shocked all the trial-takers. They had never witnessed such terrifying power; the mere leaked aura made their hearts tremble uncontrollably!
The World Tree had truly developed consciousness!
"Rumble!"
Li Xiaotian made no hesitation, directly striking the main trunk of the World Tree with a World Extinguishing Fist. Instantly, a monstrous aura spread out, engulfing the sky and making all the trial-takers' hearts pound.
The might of this strike was too terrifying, capable of annihilating any strong individual present.
"Ah! Damn you, Li Xiaotian, you're courting death, courting death!"
The World Tree roared madly, consumed by extreme rage. An even more terrifying aura emanated from it. Boundless chaotic energy surged, forming a palm so vast it blotted out the sky and slammed towards Li Xiaotian.
That giant palm was indescribable, immensely terrifying, imbued with the power of world destruction.
"Well come!"
Li Xiaotian shouted. The World Extinguishing Fist roared. His muscles bulged, veins protruded, and every inch of his flesh seemed to contain infinite power.
His robes fluttered in the wind. He fiercely threw a punch. Unparalleled strength surged forth, colliding with the giant palm, producing a deafening sound.
"Rumble~~"
The two terrifying forces clashed. In an instant, chaotic energy surged, the sky and earth cracked, and a terrifying storm swept across the land. The entire World Tree trembled.
His punch ruthlessly crushed the World Tree's invincible giant palm. The terrifying fist energy fiercely struck the World Tree's trunk, creating a massive crack.
At the same time, many trial-takers were in a state of shock, unable to comprehend this scene. Shen Ming and Mo Tian, however, had their eyes flickering, seemingly ready to intervene at any moment.
"What are you all waiting for? Waiting to be annihilated by this old thing? Cut it down, and pass!"
Li Xiaotian roared, reminding the trial-takers present.
But as his words fell, the World Tree began to shake violently. Instantly, countless vines descended, densely covering the surroundings, forming terrifying nets that wrapped around every trial-taker present.
For a moment, roars echoed continuously. Some weaker trial-takers were immediately enveloped, unable to react.
But most trial-takers reacted swiftly and attacked instantly.
Shen Ming pointed, creating a vacuum zone that directly annihilated a large area of branches and leaves.
Mo Tian slashed out with his saber, severing a thick branch of the World Tree.
All the trial-takers moved, fierce light flashing in their eyes. Perhaps for the sake of passing, perhaps to seize the World Tree, everyone attacked the World Tree's main body.
For a moment, countless terrifying fluctuations rippled. The World Tree no longer hid its power. Its body, as vast as the universe, seemed like a giant that began to attack every trial-taker.
It shook its massive form, and a verdant green leaf fell.
As this leaf detached, it rapidly enlarged, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a colossal emerald leaf that obscured the sky, trapping a trial-taker within it.
"Sizzle~"
Electric arcs flowed across this emerald leaf, crackling. An incomparable thunderous might emanated from it.
Immediately after, a scream was heard from within the leaf.