The moment the crack appeared.
The tall and burly Meng Que took the lead with four guards, stepped into the crack and disappeared without a trace.
The girl Lin Ying followed closely behind.
Cheng Tianhao signaled everyone with his eyes.
Then he stepped into the crack.
The moment he entered the crack, a ray of light swept over. After touching Xiao Shi's body, Xiao Shi immediately felt a huge suction force, and his body flew uncontrollably towards the light.
This light doesn't look big from the outside.
But now that I feel it in person, it seems like a vast ocean of light.
Under this suction.
Very quickly.
At the end of the sea of light, I saw an extremely huge sphere.
And there are many such spheres as far as the eye can see.
Xiao Shi vaguely saw other people, who, like himself, appeared outside different spheres and were quickly swallowed by these spheres.
Xiao Shi’s eyes blurred.
When everything became clear, he found himself in a strange world.
The sky here is dark green.
It is like a vast and huge leaf, becoming the sky of this world.
The ground is still covered with tree roots that are so thick that they are indescribable.
But the feeling of standing on a prehistoric beast is no longer there, and the pressure is much less.
At this time they had already entered the ancient tree.
But apart from the five of them, there was no one else here.
It seems that the location that other people appear in after entering here is different from theirs.
Cheng Tianhao closed his eyes.
Start to feel the rules of this place.
The five sequence contenders can all perceive the rules after entering here.
He soon understood the rules here.
The whole person seemed to be thinking about something.
"Brother Nie."
He turned and looked at Xiao Shi.
"As promised before, I will give you the Shadow Seed first..."
According to the conditions he promised Xiao Shi.
When entering the ancient tree, he will first hand the shadow seed to Xiao Shi.
While speaking.
A black bead appeared in Cheng Tianhao's hand.
The whole bead is only the size of a fingernail.
The whole body is pitch black.
There is a faint luster.
It’s the shadow species!
The moment Cheng Tianhao took out this shadow seed.
The guards around him all fixed their gazes on the bead with extremely fiery expressions.
For the film species…
They all had extremely strong desires.
But forming a shadow seed is extremely difficult.
Not to mention the entire Tree Shadow City, even in the entire Jiying Palace, there are not many people who can form shadow seeds.
Usually, the value of the Shadow Enlightenment Talisman alone, which can sense the shadow seed, is already incredibly astonishing.
Not to mention the shadow species itself.
They were all extremely envious of Xiao Shi for being able to obtain a shadow seed directly from Cheng Tianhao.
Although they are also at the top of various lists in Tree Shadow City.
But they are on the list.
Its value and significance are far less than Xiao Shi's tree spirit kill list.
It is naturally impossible to receive such treatment.
Xiao Shi took the shadow seed from Cheng Tianhao.
Although he also knew the incredible value of the Shadow Seed.
But his understanding of shadow species is always limited.
I don't know the specific usage.
At this time.
Cheng Tianhao took out another jade slip.
And gave the jade slip to Xiao Shi.
The jade slip contains a detailed introduction about the shadow species.
Shadow Seed is a powerful ability unique to the Jiying Palace.
Although there are many ways to form shadow species.
But the best chance of success is to practice the designated skills of the Jiying Palace.
In addition to using the shadow seeds yourself, you can also choose to give them to others.
But not many people have done so throughout history.
Because most people who form shadow seeds can only form a shadow seed once in their lifetime.
The people who can form it more than twice are extremely rare.
This has led to many people who longed for shadow seeds finding it difficult to obtain them even if they wanted to exchange them for treasures of equal value.
Now according to the information in the jade slip.
The key to mastering this shadow seed lies mainly in refining it.
Through a special refining method.
Making it a part of the body is like turning it into an organ inside the body.
It just so happens that this refining method is recorded in the jade slip.
This also made Xiao Shi realize that...
This jade slip itself obviously has considerable value.
After all, this kind of refining method is not something that can be obtained casually.
Xiao Shi immediately followed this refining method.
Refine the shadow seed in your hand.
Under his refining.
The entire shadow seed turned into tiny pieces of light and sank into his body. While becoming a part of his body, a shadow also appeared behind Xiao Shi.
It's just the shadow that appears.
It was not his own shadow.
But a...
The shadow of the tree!
However, judging from the size of the tree shadow, it seems to be just a small sapling.
Xiao Shi looked at the shadow of the tree on the ground with strange eyes.
I feel that this tree shadow is just like my own hands and feet, and I can control it according to my own thoughts.
At the same time, this tree shadow seems to be able to inherit all of his power.
If it is used in combat...
In a way, it’s like having two of you attacking together!
And most importantly…
The entire tree shadow will continue to grow!
The tree shadow formed by Xiao Shi is still in the initial stage and is the weakest period.
It will continue to grow stronger as it grows.
“Usually, people who have tree shadows won’t see much difference in the initial stages.”
“But with the cultivation of the tree’s shadow, there will be many different routes of development.”
"For example, some people will cultivate the tree shadow towards the binding type, so that the entire tree shadow has a strong binding ability."
"Some people will focus on strengthening the piercing sharpness of the tree shadow, thus turning the tree shadow into an unstoppable killing blade!"
"Some people also cultivate the protection of tree shadows to resist some powerful and deadly attacks at critical moments."
"Some people will cultivate the vitality of tree shadows. When they cultivate to a certain level, they can even have a second life!"
"Different training policies will lead to different routes."
"You can choose the path that suits you to cultivate."
Cheng Tianhao explained to Xiao Shi very patiently.
Xiao Shi nodded.
This is also the reason why shadow seeds are desired by countless people.
It has extremely strong growth potential.
And they can carry out training in different directions according to their own needs.
However, now is not the time to think about the direction of training.
Xiao Shi looked at Cheng Tianhao.
"So, what are the rules here?"
Although these gauntlets cannot sense the rules.
But through Cheng Tianhao's performance, Xiao Shi has realized that the rules of this place will inevitably require his use.
According to Cheng Tianhao's original plan.
It should only give itself a shadow seed.
But the jade slip will not be given.
After all, the jade slip itself has considerable value.
The reason why he was so generous in giving out all the jade slips was obviously because he would need them next.
So give the benefits upfront.
"Inside this ancient tree, there are different levels, and each level contains an important item."
“Now this is the first checkpoint.”
"Although the rules do not require us to pass every level, we can also choose to give up and leave directly. But if we give up, we will not be able to obtain the important items in the level."
“This way, when it comes to the final fight for the ancient tree crystal, we will be at a huge disadvantage.”
Cheng Tianhao said solemnly to everyone.
"In other words, every level here is actually a process of accumulating advantages. The more levels we pass, the greater the advantage we will have in the final battle for the ancient tree crystal?"
One of the Gauntlets asked.
"good!"
Cheng Tianhao nodded.
"So when we reach the core area where we will fight for the ancient tree crystal, we must pass every level as much as possible and obtain the important items in each level to maximize our advantage."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
The strength difference between these five teams is not that big.
If they start fighting each other right from the start.
It's hard to say which team will win.
Since every team needs to go through these levels, it will depend on which team clears more levels and obtains the most important items. That team will have the greatest advantage in the final stage.
"Then this first level..."
Everyone looked at Cheng Tianhao.
Cheng Tianhao looked at Xiao Shi.
"The first level may depend on Brother Nie."
Following Cheng Tianhao's words.
A large number of tree spirits suddenly appeared in front of the crowd.
These tree spirits include both weak tree spirits comparable to those at the beginning of the Qi Wu realm and powerful tree spirits comparable to those in the late Qi Wu realm.
"The first level requires killing these one hundred tree spirits!"
Cheng Tianhao said.
Everyone was stunned by this.
With their strength, killing these tree spirits is more than enough and not difficult at all.
But the problem is...
After killing these tree spirits, they would all be corroded by the aura of the tree spirits, causing their own cultivation to be weakened.
Serious words.
By then, all of them who have reached the Great Perfection of the Qi Wu Realm will be weakened to the late stage of the Qi Wu Realm.
This has a huge impact on their entire team.
For a while.
Everyone turned their eyes to Xiao Shi.
Only then did I understand why Cheng Tianhao said that he needed to rely on Xiao Shi for the first level.
Xiao Shi is at the top of the tree spirit kill list.
It has already been corroded by the aura of the tree spirit.
Even if he killed more tree spirits, it probably wouldn't have much of an impact on him.
If Xiao Shi could kill these tree spirits to pass the level...
This is undoubtedly the most favorable situation for their team.
Xiao Shi was not surprised by this.
From Cheng Tianhao's previous actions, he had already realized that the other party needed him.
in this case.
It was hard for him to say no.
After all, you are owed a debt of gratitude.
Although the shadow seed was the reward that the other party had promised to give early on, it did not include the jade slip for refining the shadow seed.
Moreover, as Cheng Tianhao's bodyguard, he also has the responsibility to help him pass the level.
It was difficult for him to refuse for both moral and logical reasons.
"Leave the first level to me."
Xiao Shi agreed immediately.
Anyway, this is not difficult for him. On the contrary, after killing these tree spirits, he can obtain the items dropped by these tree spirits after their death.
"Thank you, Brother Nie!"
Cheng Tianhao expressed his gratitude.
The rest of the people also felt more balanced.
Before, they felt somewhat unbalanced that Xiao Shi could receive such good treatment from Cheng Tianhao.
Now after seeing the situation at this level.
I think Xiao Shi deserves such treatment.
After all, when faced with such a difficult problem, Xiao Shi would come forward to solve the problem.
At the same time, they all thought of a situation in their minds.
“Are the challenges faced by other teams the same as ours?”
"If it's consistent..."
"Then how will they pass this level?"
They have Xiao Shi, who is at the top of the tree spirit killing list, and can help them deal with these tree spirits.
Other teams don’t have someone like Xiao Shi.
If they try to force their way through this level, they will have to face the erosion of the tree spirit's aura, which will result in a decrease in strength.
Once the other teams have reached the Great Perfection of Qi Wu Realm, they will become the late stage of Qi Wu Realm...
This would be very beneficial for them.
This also made everyone once again feel the huge role Xiao Shi played in the team.
Just let them pass the first level without any damage.
"Then I'll leave this step to Brother Nie."
Cheng Tianhao thanked Xiao Shi again.
Considering the issue of speed in clearing the level, Cheng Tianhao decided to take the others to the next level first.
This way they might be able to quickly pass both levels.
After all, even if they stayed here, they would just be watching Xiao Shi's performance, which didn't make much sense.
Just go to the next level first.
If they could clear the first two levels at the same time as Xiao Shi, their progress would be much faster.
Xiao Shi nodded.
He was happy with it.
If these people were all there, it would be a little inconvenient for him to pick up the dropped items after killing the tree spirit.
Immediately.
Cheng Tianhao and his team quickly rushed to the next checkpoint.
Because there are no requirements to pass these levels.
Therefore, there is no restriction that you must pass a level before you can proceed to the next level.
You can leave anytime you want.
Wait until everyone leaves.
Xiao Shi’s gaze.
It also gathered on the many tree spirits in front.
At the same time, he looked down at the shadow of the tree below him.
"So… "
"Let's try the power of the tree shadow first."
Xiao Shi’s mind moved.
The black shadow of the tree beneath him immediately moved.
The entire tree shadow quickly extended and lengthened, and the branches of the tree shadow seemed to turn into a black tentacle, spreading in front of a tree spirit.
Swish!
The entire branch suddenly covered the tree spirit.
In an instant.
The entire tree spirit let out a shrill scream.
Its body seemed to have been bombarded by some powerful force.
Most of it was wiped out silently!
This made Xiao Shi's gaze shrink slightly.
I didn’t expect that the combination of Taiyin energy and tree shadows would have such an effect!
"If we use this to launch a sneak attack... it would be extremely difficult for ordinary people to detect!"
Xiao Shi's heart moved slightly.
Especially in the dark.
The shadows of trees themselves are extremely difficult to detect.
Plus the cover of the moon...
It will definitely have excellent results.
"However, further attempts are needed to determine its lethality."
Xiao Shi looked towards a tree spirit in the distance that was comparable to a late Qi Wu realm.
Manipulate the shadows of the trees and extend them diffusely.