680 Bad News

The green light pillar broke through the forest and entered the clouds. Likean enormous green light barrier, it descended from the sky. The commotion thatit caused could clearly be seen everywhere within a fifty kilometre radius.

Lin Dong’s expression turned grim when he saw this scene as he deeply breathedin. Looks like it was going to be impossible to quietly bring the Immortal YuanAncient Seed back to the Dao Sect.

By his side, the joy on the faces of Ying Huanhuan and the others also swiftlydisappeared at this moment, while panic flashed across their eyes.

“Swoosh!”

In the forest, Yuan Fang was also alarmed by this commotion. Brining a dozendisciples with her, she rushed over, only to end up sighing when she saw theexpression on everyone’s faces.

“Has this news been transmitted back?” Lin Dong swiftly collected himself andasked in a solemn voice.

“It should have reached them. However, regardless of how fast they are, it islikely that reinforcements can only arrive by tomorrow.” Yuan Fang laughedbitterly, pausing for a moment before continuing. “Additionally, there is anextremely bad piece of news… earlier, we discovered the traces of some peoplearound the mines. If I am not wrong, they are likely from the Devil Seal Mass.”

“Devil Seal Mass?” The expressions of Ying Huanhuan and the others changedwhen they heard these words.

“Who are they?” Lin Dong frowned and asked.

“A faction that is quite infamous within the Blood Rock Grounds. Their leaderis called Yao Ling and is ranked fourth on the sects’ wanted list. He haslikely reached the formidable nine Yuan Nirvana stage.” Ying Huanhuan grittedher silver teeth and replied.

“Nine Yuan Nirvana stage…” Lin Dong’s expression changed slightly at thismoment. This place was indeed worthy of being the Eastern Xuan Region. Just anyrandom criminal they encountered actually possessed such power.

“Yao Ling was once a deacon of the Yuan Gate. However, he was expelled aftercommitting a major crime. However, he possess quite an extraordinarybackground. As such, the enforcement unit of Yuan Gate was lax in chasing afterhim. All these years, he has been living in Blood Rock Grounds and he is quiteinfamous.” Yuan Fang added.

“It is unexpected that we have been targeted by them…” Jiang Kun spoke withquiet anger.

“There are three cities within a fifty kilometre radius of our mines. Thesecities are extremely chaotic and are filled with all sorts of people. With sucha huge commotion, it will definitely end up attracting the attention of many.Should news of the Immortal Yuan Ancient Seed spread, then…” Yuan Fang’s faceturned unusually grave as she spoke.

“Harvest the seed!” Lin Dong knitted his brows tightly and spoke in a deepvoice.

“Yes.”

Ying Huanhuan nodded. She did not dare to hesitate as she swiftly steppedforward. Her hand directly penetrated into the light pillar and grabbed thebrightest glowing spot within it.

After Ying Huanhuan grabbed the glowing spot and withdrew her hand, theenormous light pillar finally gradually disappeared, while Lin Dong also lookedover.

At this moment, there was a round dark green seed lying quietly in YingHuanhuan’s palm. The surface of the seed appeared to have some naturally formedsymbols on it. A shocking lifeforce was continuously being emitted from within.

“Is this the seed of the Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree…”

Lin Dong glanced at the black tree. After the seed was extracted, the darkgreen luster that had originally covered its branches also disappeared.Meanwhile, its life force had also significantly diminished.

Its black trunk appeared to be made of metal and its branches were just likeicy cold metal branches. An old, hardy and icy cold feeling spread from it.

Lin Dong stared at it. His eyes moved slightly as he extended his hand andfelt it. When his hand touched the black icy cold tree branch, he suddenly feltthe Yuan Power circulating within his body turn sluggish. It was as if it hadbeen suppressed by something. His heart immediately became slightly startled.

“The Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree trunk possess the mysterious effect ofsuppressing various types of energy. Only by touching its roots, can one avoidthis suppressing effect. However, it is too heavy. Even experts who specializein physical strength are unable to swing it around as they please.” YingHuanhuan appeared to be aware of what Lin Dong was thinking and explained.

“Oh?”

Lin Dong’s brows twitched upon hearing this. He took a step forward as hisfoot stomped violently on the ground. The ground in front of him was directlycracked apart, revealing the black roots that were entangled below the ImmortalYuan Ancient Tree.

Lin Dong bent his body and extended his hands, grabbing the thickest blackroot. A bone-chilling icy cold feeling seeped out.

“It is heavy indeed.”

Lin Dong tugged the tree roots. However, he was surprised to discover thatthis Immortal Yuan Ancient Tree did not budge an inch despite his formidablestrength.

However, the more difficult it was, the stronger Lin Dong’s interest grew.Promptly, he clenched both his hands tightly as the veins on his arms startedto wiggle. One could vaguely catch sight of some green dragon scales appearingon his arms as a majestic strength quietly erupted.

Bang!

After Lin Dong unleashed his dragon-like strength, that large Immortal YuanAncient Tree, which was dozens of feet in height, was actually directlyuprooted by Lin Dong before the stunned gazes of Ying Huanhuan’s group.

Woo!

Lin Dong grabbed the root of the large tree and swung it down violently. Theair in front of him immediately exploded. An invisible energy erupted from it,directly causing a wide large crack to be ripped open on the ground in front ofhim.

“Such a good item.”

Lin Dong involuntarily parted his mouth and smiled when he saw how powerfulthis object was. With a wave of his hand, he stored the Immortal Yuan AncientTree in his Qiankun bag in an unceremonious manner. After which, he raised hishead, only to find Ying Huanhuan staring at him with a strange expression.

Even though his skin was thick, Lin Dong’s face could not help but reddened alittle when he saw this. He coughed dryly and was just about to speak when hisexpression suddenly changed. Immediately, he raised his head and slowly said,“Trouble is coming…”

Lin Dong’s body moved after he spoke. He rushed upwards, breaking through theforest canopy as he appeared in the sky above the forest. He gaze swept aroundand finally paused on a spot in the distance. Dozens of black figures werequietly hovering there. Numerous shady and cold gazes were locked onto LinDong’s group from under those black robes.

Swoosh swoosh.

A fluctuation appeared in the forest below. Ying Huanhuan, Jiang Kun and therest swiftly rushed out before stopping beside Lin Dong. Their eyes also lookedtowards the front.

“Devil Seal Mass… it is indeed those bastards!” When Yuan Fang saw the dozensof black figures, her eyes darkened as she cursed.

“There are still quite a number of people heading towards to our location…they are likely the experts and factions nearby that have been alerted…” LinDong’s Mental Energy spread outwards. Immediately, he exhaled a deep breath ofair. He could sense some slight rushing wind sounds from the distant sky assome faint auras began to appear one after another.

There were some Dao Sect disciples occasionally rushing over in the forestbelow. Their numbers were not few and totalled to a hundred people. However,Lin Dong knew that if news of this Immortal Yuan Ancient Seed was to spread,just these numbers alone would not be enough to deter everyone.

“Haha, Yuan Fang, there are some things that cannot be hidden. Obedientlysurrender the Immortal Yuan Ancient Seed. Otherwise, blood will flow like ariver today!”

A person in front pulled apart his black robes, revealing a dark and coldmiddle-aged face. He was smiling strangely as he stared at Yuan Fang and spoke.

“Su Lei, you actually dare to target something that belongs to our Dao Sect!”Yuan Fang’s eyes were icy cold as she cried out.

“Heh, as long as we obtain the Immortal Yuan Ancient Seed, our chief cannaturally use it to exchange for a great reward from the Yuan Gate. What canyour Dao Sect do then?” The middle-aged person called Su Lei laughed sinisterly.

“That fellow is the second in command of the Devil Seal Mass, Su Lei. Peoplecall him Lightning Blade. He is at the eight Yuan Nirvana stage.” Ying Huanhuanwhispered beside Lin Dong.

“There are six core members in the Devil Seal Mass. They are all people on thesects’ wanted list. Other than Su Lei, the remaining four all have the strengthof the seven Yuan Nirvana stage.”

“Their chief… he hasn’t revealed himself.” Lin Dong’s eyes swept across thegroup of black figures before remarking.

“Yeah. That fellow is extremely cunning. However, with the Devil Seal Masslaunching such a huge operation, he is definitely hiding somewhere nearby.”Ying Huanhuan said.

Lin Dong nodded quietly. He immediately raised his head before his eyes lookedtowards the distant sky. Numerous black spots were flying over at a rapid pace.Moments later, they finally turned into numerous figures that appeared in thesky. Suspicious eyes looked towards Lin Dong’s group…

When he saw an increasing number of experts rushing over, Lin Dong’s heartsank even further. The situation was only deteriorating…