Reincarnated as a Ginkgo Tree: I Create an Eternal Divine Kingdom - Chapter 143

“The black lotus isn’t you?”

Su Yao’s face was filled with surprise.

At this moment, it wasn’t just her—all the humans and monsters present believed that the creation from the falling star was the black lotus. She had never imagined that the black lotus was not the true spiritual entity from within the fallen star.

All beings had been fooled by this spiritual entity.

What made Su Yao laugh and cry the most was that the spiritual entity from the fallen star did not have a deep sense of strategy. It was purely like a mischievous child playing a prank on everyone.

Thirteen miles away, in the center of the swamp, there was a conspicuous depression—clearly, the result of a massive object smashing into the ground and not yet recovering.

Whoosh!

An Ironback Ape appeared there. Moments later, it dug out a stone the size of a human head from the mud of the swamp. The stone was covered in cracks, and through these cracks, a small, sprouting floating plant could be seen. It was no larger than a baby’s palm, and its leaves were semi-transparent green.

“Is this what Su Yao told me to find?” The Ironback Ape scratched its head, feeling uncertain.

The location was indeed correct, but this thing, compared to the black lotus, seemed completely insignificant. The black lotus looked like a supreme celestial medicine, while this just appeared to be an ordinary floating plant found in water.

“Hmph,” a childish, cold voice snorted, “The black lotus just got lucky and happened to grow beside me, which is why it has such a miraculous appearance. Without me using it as cover, it could never have grown like this. And that black lotus is treacherous; those who fight for it might not end up with a blessing.”

The Ironback Ape was startled and involuntarily squeezed the stone a little harder. The stone, already covered in cracks, shattered immediately.

In the next instant, a torrent of spiritual energy erupted.

“Oh no,” the Ironback Ape shouted in panic, “Quick, restrain your aura, or we’ll definitely become the target of everyone!”

“But I’ve already restrained my aura,” the little floating plant said, sounding aggrieved. “The aura leaking out now is beyond my control; if I didn’t try to suppress it, the intensity would be twenty or thirty times stronger.”

The Ironback Ape gasped.

Just the leaked aura alone was comparable to that of the black lotus? Now, it truly believed that the black lotus was merely an accompanying spiritual entity beside the floating plant.

However, at this moment…

The Ironback Ape dared not hesitate any longer and started running at full speed.

Meanwhile, the northeastern region of the Ancient Wilderness Mountains seemed to fall into a momentary stillness.

In less than a breath, the silence was broken, and the forest was thrown into chaotic uproar.

“Spiritual energy!”

“A surge of spiritual energy no less intense than that of the black lotus!”

“It’s in the eastern region! There’s another supreme celestial medicine there, comparable to the black lotus!”

Countless humans and beasts alike were driven into a frenzy.

Immediately, over a hundred thousand beings charged towards the source of the spiritual energy.

Among them was the Salt Mountain Golden Eagle. Seeing that it was hopeless to snatch the black lotus, it immediately gave up and decided to try its luck with the newly emerged spiritual entity.

The Ironback Ape fled wildly, but it could not outrun the endless pursuit.

In just over a moment, it felt itself being caught up to.

“Screech!”

A sharp cry pierced the air as the terrifying golden eagle swooped down from above.

The Ironback Ape trembled in fear. Although its strength was considerable, it was clearly still no match for the Salt Mountain Golden Eagle, a dominant force.

“Foul creature,” a voice suddenly rang out, and a flash of violet-gold light streaked across the sky.

It was a flying knife, and Zhang Xianwang descended fiercely.

The power of his flying knife was truly extraordinary.

Caught off guard, the Salt Mountain Golden Eagle’s wing was sliced open, leaving a deep wound. For a demonic bird, such an injury could be fatal.

“Zhang Xianwang of Mount Longhu!” a voice filled with resentment sounded, and the Salt Mountain Golden Eagle, realizing the danger, decisively turned and flew away.

The area was filled with powerful beings, and with its wing injured, staying any longer could truly endanger its life. Thus, despite the allure of the opportunity, it chose to preserve itself.

Zhang Xianwang did not pursue the golden eagle. His eyes were fervently locked onto the Ironback Ape.

More precisely, they were fixed on the small floating plant in the Ironback Ape’s hand.

This was also a supreme celestial medicine, its aura no less intense than the black lotus. If he could not obtain the black lotus, seizing this floating plant would also be an excellent choice.

But before he could act, a familiar figure appeared.

“Zhang Xianwang.”

The newcomer was a peerless woman.

“Su Yao, it’s you again!” Zhang Xianwang was furious. “I’ve already given up on fighting you for the black lotus, and yet you keep pushing, trying to snatch this floating plant as well?”

“Zhang Xianwang, the Ancient Wilderness Mountains are within Great Xia’s territory,” Su Yao replied. “According to the laws of Great Xia, all significant resources within the nation’s borders are state property. Thus, Minister Su’s actions are not robbery, but the lawful confiscation of state resources.”

A cold, mocking laugh came from behind—Elder Luo Jiannan of the Divine Machine Pavilion had arrived.

Behind him, several disciples of the Divine Machine Pavilion were carrying a large crystal coffin. Sealed inside the crystal was a black lotus.

Clearly, the black lotus had already been confiscated by the Divine Machine Pavilion.

Zhang Xianwang laughed in anger.

Great Xia did indeed have such a law, but it had never applied to a power like Mount Longhu.

“Luo Jiannan,” Zhang Xianwang said coldly, “a few days ago, Great Xia said it did not seek the opportunity from this falling star, only asking all forces to cooperate in taking control of the northeastern area of the Ancient Wilderness Mountains.”

“Cough, cough,” Luo Jiannan coughed awkwardly.

Great Xia had indeed intended as much before and had stated so. But circumstances had changed. They had not expected the opportunities from this falling star to be so extraordinary, even producing supreme celestial medicines. How could they allow such a treasure to fall into the hands of other forces?

“There’s no need for further explanation, Elder Luo,” Su Yao interjected. “You are responsible for guarding the black lotus, and I will handle Zhang Xianwang.”

“Understood.”

Although Luo Jiannan was older and of equal standing with Su Yao, he held her in high regard.

He had no choice but to be convinced—Su Yao’s strength was evident.

In the next moment, Su Yao launched herself at Zhang Xianwang.

Zhang Xianwang’s violet-gold gourd knife was indeed formidable. Su Yao, however, showed no fear. For this mission, Great Xia had granted her temporary use of a precious treasure—the White Deer Sword, one of the state-protecting treasures of Great Xia.

As she swung the White Deer Sword, countless sword auras erupted like a storm.

Clang, clang, clang…

The sword aura intercepted the flying knives, stopping them in their tracks.

Zhang Xianwang grew increasingly enraged. “Anyone who dares block my path must be destroyed!”

Buzz!

The violet-gold gourd shook violently, then emitted a brilliant purple light. Instantly, the violet-gold flying knives surged in power, manifesting the phantom of a violet-gold flood dragon.

Su Yao remained unfazed, slicing out another sword strike.

This time, the surging sword aura formed into a river of swords.

Boom!

The light of the violet-gold dragon collided with the mighty river of swords.

A terrifying storm of destruction swept across thousands of feet.

All nearby beings were struck with fear and shock.

Su Yao and Zhang Xianwang were truly terrifying. This battle felt like something straight out of a mythological era.

“Quick, escape now,” Su Yao transmitted to the Ironback Ape while fighting Zhang Xianwang.

Without a second thought, the Ironback Ape took the chance to flee.

“Don’t let it get away!”

Immediately, a large number of beings began to pursue the Ironback Ape.

The Ironback Ape was filled with dread.

“Don’t worry,” the little floating plant said in a childish voice, “I have a way to deal with these guys.”

Buzz!

A mysterious mental force spread out from the plant.

Many of the beings chasing the Ironback Ape were soon affected mentally.

Moments later, numerous beings began to attack each other.

“You have such abilities?” The Ironback Ape was delighted.

Originally, tens of thousands were pursuing it; now, more than half had been dealt with by the floating plant.

But this joy didn’t last long.

Even with only a few thousand left, it was still a terrifying number.

Moreover, those who could resist the floating plant’s mental influence were all powerful entities.

“Kong Kong, you won’t escape,” Yu Luojun shouted, charging forward with his sword.

“Get lost!” The Ironback Ape swung its bronze staff, fiercely smashing it towards Yu Luojun.