675 Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree

“Our mineral vein is the largest one within the Blood Rock Grounds, and thereare about a hundred disciples stationed here. Of course, such a number isn’tlarge for a place like the Blood Rock Grounds. Fortunately, given our DaoSect’s reputation, there are seldom any individuals or factions that would dareto target us.”

Over a dozen figures flew over the bright red mineral veins. At their front,Yuan Fang introduced these mines, which were owned by their Dao Sect, to LinDong’s group along the way.

Lin Dong’s eyes continuously scanned his surroundings while he was in the air.The security of this place could be considered quite tight. Occasionally,individuals would flash past in the air as they vigilantly surveyed theactivity around the veins.

The size of this Nirvana Crystal mine far exceeded Lin Dong’s expectations.Back then, he had once discovered a Yang Yuan Stone mine at Qingyang Town.However, that place could hardly hold a candle when compared with this place.

Under Yuan Fang’s lead, the entire group gradually entered the deeper parts ofthe mine. Compared to the outside, the colour here was growing increasinglycrimson red. The entire land appeared to be about to ignite, giving it anextremely mysterious appearance.

Yuan Fang’s body rushed out before suddenly landing on a protruding rock peak.She looked towards the front, while Ying Huanhuan, Lin Dong and the rest alsoswiftly descended and gazed into the distance.

In front of the stone peak, was a bright red forest. Large trees toweredwithin the forest, and as wind blew on the fiery red leaves, they immediatelyrustled and danced, appearing just like a sea of fire.

Lin Dong’s eyes swept over that bright red forest, and his eyes quicklyfocused slightly. With his Mental Energy, he could sense dozens of auras withinthe forest. These auras were filled with violence and ferociousness. Moreover,all of them were extremely powerful. It was likely that they would not lose toa five Yuan Nirvana stage expert…

“Demonic Beasts?” Lin Dong glanced at Fang Yuan and asked.

“Fire Crystal Demon Ape, a Demonic Beast found in the Blood Rock Grounds. Theyare extremely troublesome to deal with and always appear in groups. Moreover,each and every one of them is extremely powerful. There are at least forty ofthem inside. If we engaged them in battle, even if we manage to chase them awayin the end, it is likely that the disciples here will suffer serious injuriesand even die.” Yuan Fang spoke in a solemn voice.

“So many Fire Crystal Demon Apes?” Beside her, Jiang Kun and Yuan Ling werestartled. Although they were experts who had advanced to the seven Yuan Nirvanastage, such a number would be rather troublesome to deal with.

“Elder sister Fang, no Fire Crystal Demon Apes have appeared around this placein the past, no? Why have so many of them suddenly appeared now?” Ying Huanhuanfrowned slightly and asked.

“I am too sure either. Moreover, these Fire Crystal Demon Apes willoccasionally appear and disturb our mining operations. This has left us with nochoice but to relay this information back to the main sect…” Yuan Fang shookher head and said.

“There should be something that they are interested in within this forest…”

Lin Dong suddenly spoke. He watched as eyes turned towards him as hecontinued, “Demonic Beasts are extremely sensitive towards natural energy,hence, they usually do not gather without reason. They definitely have somemotive for gathering together…”

“We have explored this forest in the past, but we did not discover any naturaltreasures.” Yuan Fang knitted her brows and said.

“Just because it was not there before does not mean that it doesn’t existnow…” Lin Dong spread out his hands and said, “We will probably have to enterthe forest in order to find out why they have gathered.”

Lin Dong’s eyes overlooked the fiery red forest as he spoke. For some unknownreason, he could sense that the natural energy at that place appeared topossess an extremely faint yet chaotic aura.

“Enter? Those Fire Crystal Demon Apes are not easy to deal with.” Yuan Fangsaid.

Jiang Kun and the rest also nodded. It would not be easy to charge past such alarge number of Fire Crystal Demon Apes. Moreover, no one knew exactly what wasinside the forest.

Lin Dong frowned a little. It was possible to forcefully charge in. However,it was likely that only the four of them possessed the qualifications to do soamongst this group.

“Leave it to me. Why should we clash head on with those foolish fellows?” YingHuanhuan gently moved her feet and laughed softly while Lin Dong was in deepthought.

Lin Dong was slightly startled as he stared at her large black eyes. However,he did not say anything else. He would not underestimate her because of herage. Since she was able to become a senior direct disciple of the Sky Hall, itwas likely that not even a fool would be convinced if one said that YingHuanhuan did not possess some ability.

Ying Huanhuan’s graceful body gently flew forward. She appeared in the skyabove the forest and waved her hand as a Yuan Power pillar directly shot intothe forest.

Roar!

Yuan Power exploded within the forest. Immediately numerous furious roarsviolently rang out. Rushing wind sounds were heard as dozens of giant fiery redapes appeared on the large trees. Fearsome auras emerged from their bodies astheir bright red eyes ferociously stared at Ying Huanhuan.

Lin Dong was now able to clearly see what these Fire Crystal Demon Apes lookedlike. They were around a couple of dozen feet in size, and their fiery redbodies looked as if they were covered by a layer of crystal. Wild and violentenergies continuously spread from within their bodies.

Ying Huanhuan’s body hovered in the air. She looked down at the Fire CrystalDemon Apes, only to release a lovely laughter. She extended her long hands andgently drew it across the empty space in front of her.

Faint green energy gathered after her hand drew past in the air. At a glance,it looked like a couple of green strings.

Dong!

Ying Huanhuan’s hand gently teased the zither on her hand. Immediately, amelodious zither music began to spread under her fingers.

Lin Dong’s eyes focused on the zither sound that was being transmitted fromYing Huanhuan’s fingers. When the zither sound entered his ears, his mindbecame a little blurry and his heart immediately tensed up. Promptly, heactivated his Yuan Power and covered both his ears, blocking off the zithersound.

“Sound wave attack…”

A surprised expression flashed across Lin Dong’s eyes. He had clearly notexpected that Ying Huanhuan would actually be able to use the zither sound asan offensive weapon. This sound wave attack would truly catch some individualsoff guard.

Bang bang!

While Lin Dong was in awe, the Fire Crystal Demon Apes above the forestactually shut their ferocious eyes at this moment. After which, all of themfell down one after another, smashing into the ground and making it shake. Fromthe looks of it, all of them had been put to sleep by Ying Huanhuan.

“Done, it’s over.”

Ying Huanhuan curled her lips slightly when she saw this. Only then did shedismiss the zither strings in front of her. She turned around and looked astunned Lin Dong as pride immediately swelled in her heart. This is nothing,it’s your fault for always acting so unfazed in front of me…

“Powerful.”

Lin Dong could not help but nod as he secretly upped his assessment of YingHuanhuan. This was the first time he had seen someone able to combine YuanPower and zither sound. It was likely that even he would find Ying Huanhuan’sattack extremely troublesome to deal with.

“Let’s go, we’ll enter the forest to take a look and see what has attractedthose fellows…”

Ying Huanhuan waved her hand in a big sister like style. After which, she tookthe lead and directly rushed into the fiery red forest, while Lin Dong’s groupquickly followed.

The entire group directly charged into the forest. Due to the absence of theFire Crystal Demon Apes, they were able to smoothly enter the forest region.

Clatter.

Lin Dong’s figure landed on a tree branch as he frowned once again. Ever sincehe entered this forest, he had begun to feel disorder in the natural Yuan Power.

The source of the chaos… appeared to be somewhere to their front…

Lin Dong raised his head as he heard Ying Huanhuan exclaim in shock. His heartimmediately leaped and his body rushed forward. Within a couple of flashes, heappeared beside her. At this moment, Ying Huanhuan’s eyes were wide, her prettyface covered with a rich shock as she looked forward.

The area before them was a bright red land. However, the land had already beentorn apart. A black tree broke through the ground. Branches covered the blacktree as it flickered and emitted an icy cold steel-like luster.

It was possible to spot some seemingly naturally formed ancient symbols onthat tree, while an extraordinary ripple was being quietly scattered.

Moreover, the thing that truly drew one’s attention were the five bright redburning flame-like fruits hanging on the tree. These fruits were shaky,appearing as though they were about to fall.

“This is…”

Lin Dong’s pupils shrunk a little. Although he did not recognise it, he couldtell that it must be an extraordinary object based on the aura it gave off.

“Immortan Yuan Ancient Tree.” Ying Huanhuan gently covered her mouth with herhand. Rich shock filled her face.

“This thing… why would it appear here?” The Jiang Kun duo were alsoflabbergasted as they muttered.

The forest was completely silent. Everyone was drawn in by the black tree thatseemed ot have broken out from the ground….

Ying Huanhuan stared at the black tree with incomparable joy. Soon after, shecould not resist and tried to head over. However, just as she had taken a stepforward, the expression on Lin Dong’s face suddenly changed drastically. Hegrabbed her smooth wrist and pulled her back.

“Bang!”

The land where Lin Dong and Ying Huanhuan stood suddenly blasted apart just asthe former grabbed the latter and pulled her back. A large fiery red hand hadburst out from the ground. After which, a titanic fiery red figure rushed outfrom the ground and landed beside the black tree.

Lin Dong brought Ying Huanhuan as they landed on a large tree. His eyes lookedtowards flying dirt where a titanic dark red ape stood in a fearsome manner. Amonstrous and fearsome evil aura swept forth like a storm.

“Fire Crystal Ape King?”

Ying Huanhuan’s expression changed slightly when she saw this huge fellow,whose colour and luster was completely different from those from before.