This illusion was derived from the power of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, which allowed people to experience the Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation. Although its effect was not even one percent, it was enough to temper the soul.
After being restored to its normal state, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree would no longer ensnare people and turn those who came to find the ancient tree into puppets.
Instead, over a period of time, if one could pass the test, one would be rewarded with Bodhisattva Seeds. If one couldn't pass, the experience in the illusion was still a valuable one.
The current group was in such a situation. After finding the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, they naturally got the opportunity for the test and were sent into the illusion.
The time in the illusion they were passed in the blink of an eye.
A month later, strange fluctuations appeared in the space where the Tree Spirit resided, which was permeated with the breath of life. On the cushion inside the tree, Xiao Ming gradually opened his eyes.
For a moment, his pair of pitch-black eyes seemed to contain a kind of world-weary understanding. This weariness, deeply rooted in one's soul, couldn't be feigned.
Xiao Ming was dazed at first when he saw his surroundings. However, when he saw Zi Yan and Qing Lin in his arms, a glimmer of familiarity appeared in those eyes that were permeated with weariness.
"Qing Lin, Zi Yan, Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation..."
A somewhat hoarse, even ancient aura-laden voice came softly from within the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
However, after this ancient voice echoed out, the weariness that pervaded Xiao Ming's black eyes gradually receded until it completely disappeared.
It was as if the weariness had retreated into the depths of Xiao Ming's soul, making it impossible for anyone to perceive.
"Hoo..."
Once the weariness had subsided, Xiao Ming lifted his head and exhaled a long breath of greenish air. He couldn't help but touch the soft green hair of the beauty beside him.
From the outside, it seemed he had only spent a month in the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. However, his soul had gone through a hundred cycles of reincarnation and trials within the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
These hundred cycles of reincarnation were not only benefits, they were also tests. If his mind wasn't firm, he might have gotten lost in those cycles long ago.
If he really got lost in them, let alone the benefits, it would have been good if there were no negative effects.
Fortunately, he made it to the end. His strength naturally broke through from the advanced five-star Dou Saint to the initial six-star Dou Saint.
Of course, the breakthrough in Dou Qi cultivation was not Xiao Ming's biggest gain this time.
His most significant gain was the improvement in his alchemy realm.
After a hundred cycles of reincarnation, Xiao Ming could confidently say that he was now the number one alchemist on the Dou Qi continent!
With enough medicinal materials, Xiao Ming could refine Ninth-Tier Golden Pills with a high success rate. Even if the Clan Head of the Yao Clan came, he would not be afraid.
Thus, Xiao Ming had achieved his initial goal for this expedition to the Ancient Wasteland Region.
This time, his gains were plentiful, and he wasn't the only one to benefit from the cycles. Zi Yan and Qing Lin, who had gone through the cycles with him, had also advanced to a higher level.
In addition, there were various hidden benefits, such as combat experience and mastery of Dou Skills, among others.
The two women regained consciousness not long after Xiao Ming.
"Husband, husband..." When Qing Lin saw him, she hugged his left arm tightly and smiled contentedly.
Xiao Ming smiled back, but before he had a chance to respond, a sudden sharp pain shot through his right arm. It was Zi Yan who had sunk her teeth into it!
"Stinky Xiao Ming, you didn't even marry me in the reincarnation cycle!" she grumbled.
Xiao Ming was left at a loss for words. How could he do anything when Zi Yan seemed to be about twelve or thirteen years old in the reincarnation cycle? He couldn't bring himself to do it, no matter how good their relationship was.
After comforting Zi Yan for a while, the verdant tree trunk rippled and they were sent out by the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. They moved from inside the tree to outside in the blink of an eye.
"Thank you, Senior."
Releasing the two women from his embrace, Xiao Ming turned with a smile and respectfully clasped his hands towards the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
They had gained so much this time, and it was only natural for them to thank the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
The green branches of the Ancient Tree swayed and the leaves rustled in response to Xiao Ming's thanks.
As the branches swayed one by one, dense light clusters floated out of the tree, filling the entire sky.
"Hmm?"
Xiao Ming looked closer and was surprised. Among these light clusters, there were various evolving illusions, and among the protagonists, there were several people Xiao Ming was quite familiar with.
Gu Xun'er, Gu Qing Yang, and some experts dressed in Heavenly Court robes. However, most of the figures in the light clusters were people whose names Xiao Ming couldn't remember, but from their actions and the Dou Skills they used, he could roughly guess their identities.
Aside from the Heavenly Court and the Gu Clan, there were also the Hun Clan and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe... all of whom had come to search for the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
"The vitality of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe has been severely damaged, yet they still dare to join this commotion. Aren't they afraid that their next tribe chief will die prematurely?" Zi Yan looked at the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe members and sneered.
She had always despised those mongrel birds from the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe, especially after they meddled in the internal affairs of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. She had grown even more disgusted with them.
"The Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe has undergone major changes, and they need experts within the tribe. The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree provides the Bodhisattva Heart, which allows one to become a Saint immediately. Of course, they wouldn't miss this opportunity," Xiao Ming chuckled and said.
Then Xiao Ming pointed at these light clusters and smiled at the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, "Senior, can you release these people..."
The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was quite fond of Xiao Ming, and given its lack of intelligence, it was quite obedient. Its branches swayed once more and strange waves spread out. Suddenly, the space here tore apart into openings from which disorderly figures were expelled.
Everyone's expression changed as they suddenly appeared in this strange space. Many of their expressions still contained traces of horror. They clearly understood that everything they had experienced before was an illusion.
"What a terrifying Bodhisattva Ancient Tree..."
Even strong minds like Gu Xun'er, Hun Feng, and others couldn't keep their composure at this time. Remembering the illusion from earlier, they couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. If it weren't for this sudden change, they might have remained in the illusion forever.
Gradually regaining their senses, they managed to contain their inner horror and began to observe this strange space brimming with vibrant vitality.
It was fine if they didn't look, but their emotions went up and down again when they did.
Because they saw Xiao Ming smiling at them!
"The Alliance Leader!"
When the Heavenly Court members saw Xiao Ming, they were naturally excited and felt an immediate surge of respect.
"Xiao Ming! How is he here?!"
People's faces like Hun Feng and Hun Yu, on the other hand, turned ugly as if they had lost their parents.
Although Xiao Ming was much younger than them, his cultivation level was far above theirs. Everyone in the Central Plains knew about the feud between the Heavenly Court's alliance leader, Xiao Ming, and the Hun Clan. Meeting him in this situation would not end well for them.
The more they thought about it, the uglier their expressions became.
This illusion was derived from the power of the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, which allowed people to experience the Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation. Although its effect was not even one percent, it was enough to temper the soul.
After being restored to its normal state, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree would no longer ensnare people and turn those who came to find the ancient tree into puppets.
Instead, over a period of time, if one could pass the test, one would be rewarded with Bodhisattva Seeds. If one couldn't pass, the experience in the illusion was still a valuable one.
The current group was in such a situation. After finding the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, they naturally got the opportunity for the test and were sent into the illusion.
The time in the illusion they were passed in the blink of an eye.
A month later, strange fluctuations appeared in the space where the Tree Spirit resided, which was permeated with the breath of life. On the cushion inside the tree, Xiao Ming gradually opened his eyes.
For a moment, his pair of pitch-black eyes seemed to contain a kind of world-weary understanding. This weariness, deeply rooted in one's soul, couldn't be feigned.
Xiao Ming was dazed at first when he saw his surroundings. However, when he saw Zi Yan and Qing Lin in his arms, a glimmer of familiarity appeared in those eyes that were permeated with weariness.
"Qing Lin, Zi Yan, Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation..."
A somewhat hoarse, even ancient aura-laden voice came softly from within the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
However, after this ancient voice echoed out, the weariness that pervaded Xiao Ming's black eyes gradually receded until it completely disappeared.
It was as if the weariness had retreated into the depths of Xiao Ming's soul, making it impossible for anyone to perceive.
"Hoo..."
Once the weariness had subsided, Xiao Ming lifted his head and exhaled a long breath of greenish air. He couldn't help but touch the soft green hair of the beauty beside him.
From the outside, it seemed he had only spent a month in the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. However, his soul had gone through a hundred cycles of reincarnation and trials within the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
These hundred cycles of reincarnation were not only benefits, they were also tests. If his mind wasn't firm, he might have gotten lost in those cycles long ago.
If he really got lost in them, let alone the benefits, it would have been good if there were no negative effects.
Fortunately, he made it to the end. His strength naturally broke through from the advanced five-star Dou Saint to the initial six-star Dou Saint.
Of course, the breakthrough in Dou Qi cultivation was not Xiao Ming's biggest gain this time.
His most significant gain was the improvement in his alchemy realm.
After a hundred cycles of reincarnation, Xiao Ming could confidently say that he was now the number one alchemist on the Dou Qi continent!
With enough medicinal materials, Xiao Ming could refine Ninth-Tier Golden Pills with a high success rate. Even if the Clan Head of the Yao Clan came, he would not be afraid.
Thus, Xiao Ming had achieved his initial goal for this expedition to the Ancient Wasteland Region.
This time, his gains were plentiful, and he wasn't the only one to benefit from the cycles. Zi Yan and Qing Lin, who had gone through the cycles with him, had also advanced to a higher level.
In addition, there were various hidden benefits, such as combat experience and mastery of Dou Skills, among others.
The two women regained consciousness not long after Xiao Ming.
"Husband, husband..." When Qing Lin saw him, she hugged his left arm tightly and smiled contentedly.
Xiao Ming smiled back, but before he had a chance to respond, a sudden sharp pain shot through his right arm. It was Zi Yan who had sunk her teeth into it!
"Stinky Xiao Ming, you didn't even marry me in the reincarnation cycle!" she grumbled.
Xiao Ming was left at a loss for words. How could he do anything when Zi Yan seemed to be about twelve or thirteen years old in the reincarnation cycle? He couldn't bring himself to do it, no matter how good their relationship was.
After comforting Zi Yan for a while, the verdant tree trunk rippled and they were sent out by the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree. They moved from inside the tree to outside in the blink of an eye.
"Thank you, Senior."
Releasing the two women from his embrace, Xiao Ming turned with a smile and respectfully clasped his hands towards the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
They had gained so much this time, and it was only natural for them to thank the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
The green branches of the Ancient Tree swayed and the leaves rustled in response to Xiao Ming's thanks.
As the branches swayed one by one, dense light clusters floated out of the tree, filling the entire sky.
"Hmm?"
Xiao Ming looked closer and was surprised. Among these light clusters, there were various evolving illusions, and among the protagonists, there were several people Xiao Ming was quite familiar with.
Gu Xun'er, Gu Qing Yang, and some experts dressed in Heavenly Court robes. However, most of the figures in the light clusters were people whose names Xiao Ming couldn't remember, but from their actions and the Dou Skills they used, he could roughly guess their identities.
Aside from the Heavenly Court and the Gu Clan, there were also the Hun Clan and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe... all of whom had come to search for the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree.
"The vitality of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe has been severely damaged, yet they still dare to join this commotion. Aren't they afraid that their next tribe chief will die prematurely?" Zi Yan looked at the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe members and sneered.
She had always despised those mongrel birds from the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe, especially after they meddled in the internal affairs of the Ancient Void Dragon Tribe. She had grown even more disgusted with them.
"The Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe has undergone major changes, and they need experts within the tribe. The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree provides the Bodhisattva Heart, which allows one to become a Saint immediately. Of course, they wouldn't miss this opportunity," Xiao Ming chuckled and said.
Then Xiao Ming pointed at these light clusters and smiled at the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, "Senior, can you release these people..."
The Bodhisattva Ancient Tree was quite fond of Xiao Ming, and given its lack of intelligence, it was quite obedient. Its branches swayed once more and strange waves spread out. Suddenly, the space here tore apart into openings from which disorderly figures were expelled.
Everyone's expression changed as they suddenly appeared in this strange space. Many of their expressions still contained traces of horror. They clearly understood that everything they had experienced before was an illusion.
"What a terrifying Bodhisattva Ancient Tree..."
Even strong minds like Gu Xun'er, Hun Feng, and others couldn't keep their composure at this time. Remembering the illusion from earlier, they couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. If it weren't for this sudden change, they might have remained in the illusion forever.
Gradually regaining their senses, they managed to contain their inner horror and began to observe this strange space brimming with vibrant vitality.
It was fine if they didn't look, but their emotions went up and down again when they did.
Because they saw Xiao Ming smiling at them!
"The Alliance Leader!"
When the Heavenly Court members saw Xiao Ming, they were naturally excited and felt an immediate surge of respect.
"Xiao Ming! How is he here?!"
People's faces like Hun Feng and Hun Yu, on the other hand, turned ugly as if they had lost their parents.
Although Xiao Ming was much younger than them, his cultivation level was far above theirs. Everyone in the Central Plains knew about the feud between the Heavenly Court's alliance leader, Xiao Ming, and the Hun Clan. Meeting him in this situation would not end well for them.
The more they thought about it, the uglier their expressions became.
