Reincarnated as a Ginkgo Tree: I Create an Eternal Divine Kingdom - Chapter 83

Xia Yuerong seemed oblivious to Dongfang Xuan’s words.

“Since I can create a past version of myself, naturally, I can also create my master and other fellow disciples,” she said, her eyes filled with desolation. “So, just like the past version of myself, my master and fellow disciples are dead yet not dead—they live on within my path.”

“You’ve completely lost your mind,” Dongfang Xuan muttered, his scalp tingling. The others around, both humans and demons, felt the same. According to the common human saying, Xia Yuerong was experiencing a severe form of schizophrenia.

Su Yao felt a deep sense of sorrow. She finally understood why the current version of her master felt different from the one she had known. The master she had known was just a past version, one that had already died. The one before her now was the true Xia Yuerong.

At this moment, Dongfang Xuan felt an even stronger sense of impending doom, leaving him with no hesitation. If the strengths of both sides were equal, it was always better to strike first.

Both Dongfang Xuan figures charged at Xia Yuerong simultaneously. However, a terrifying scene unfolded—shadows began to emerge from Xia Yuerong’s body. These shadows differed in appearance and strength, as if her entire sect had emerged from within her.

Though the sect had been relatively weak before the spiritual revival, Xia Yuerong’s spiritual power had nurtured the shadows, making them stronger over time. Despite his strength, Dongfang Xuan was unable to overpower an entire sect.

The observers, both human and demon, were stunned. Dongfang Xuan was truly formidable, yet even he couldn’t overcome Xia Yuerong.

“Junior sister, your strength has exceeded my expectations,” Dongfang Xuan said. “But even you cannot keep me here. We shall meet again in battle.”

From his words, it was clear that Dongfang Xuan intended to retreat.

At that moment, an indescribable aura descended. It felt as if something vast and majestic was awakening. The mist swirled, as if a veil was being lifted.

Dongfang Xuan and Xia Yuerong were suddenly revealed before the mysterious entity. Both of them froze in place, their minds going blank. They had just seen a tree—a massive, ancient ginkgo tree.

The ginkgo tree stood over seven hundred feet tall, with a trunk that resembled bronze and leaves like jade. The clouds drifted lazily above, giving the scene a sacred, mysterious air.

A tremendous pressure emanated from the ginkgo tree, though it wasn’t directed specifically at Dongfang Xuan and Xia Yuerong. Even so, they felt suffocated.

“Greetings, Divine Tree,” the surrounding humans and demons of the Misty Area all bowed, as if worshipping a deity.

Greenish-white light radiated from the ginkgo tree, causing the entire Misty Area to tremble. Dongfang Xuan and Xia Yuerong seemed to see epic histories and vast starfields within the light.

“This can’t be real!” Dongfang Xuan’s body stiffened, his face filled with terror. What kind of entity was this? He was a powerful late-stage Golden Core cultivator, yet upon seeing the ginkgo tree, he felt utterly insignificant.

Overwhelmed by fear, his first instinct was to flee. He moved almost fast enough to tear the very fabric of space, but something was even faster.

A shadow streaked by, like a whip, striking Dongfang Xuan with lightning speed.

Smack!

The previously invincible Dongfang Xuan was thrown to the ground with no chance to resist. A bloody lash mark appeared across his body, and the others finally saw what had struck him—a branch of the ginkgo tree.

One single branch had rendered a late-stage Golden Core cultivator as vulnerable as a child. And this was just the beginning.

Smack, smack, smack…

The branch continued to lash at Dongfang Xuan without mercy.

“Insolence in my domain?” a voice, deep and majestic, reverberated through the air.

The humans and demons of the Misty Area were ecstatic—they were hearing the voice of the Divine Tree for the first time. Previously, they had only communicated with the Divine Tree through transmitted thoughts. But now, they were hearing it speak aloud, a new ability granted by the Divine Tree’s ascension to the fourth tier.

“You’re a demon! A monster!” Dongfang Xuan shouted in rage. “I am a prodigy of the human race, destined to lead a new era. You cannot kill me!”

His eyes flared with gray light as he split into three identical forms, all charging at Su Mu.

But more branches came forth to meet them, mercilessly lashing all three forms.

Smack, smack, smack…

Dongfang Xuan’s doppelgangers were all brutalized. Su Mu, now fully intent on killing him, examined Dongfang Xuan’s abilities.

[Species: Human]

[Height: 7 feet]

[Lifespan: 3,000 years]

[Cultivation: Late Golden Core Stage]

[Abilities: Heaven and Earth’s Eye, Supreme Emotionlessness, Rebirth from Blood, Sword Mastery, Fatal Sword, Heart of Clarity, Water Manipulation, Artifact Crafting, Formation Mastery]

Dongfang Xuan was indeed one of the strongest humans Su Mu had encountered, matched only by Xia Yuerong. His vast array of powerful abilities made him a formidable opponent. If such a person could be made to serve Su Mu, he would undoubtedly be a great asset.

However, Su Mu’s Heart Peering ability revealed the extreme coldness and hatred within Dongfang Xuan. It was clear that no matter what methods were used, Dongfang Xuan would never be loyal to him. Keeping such a person alive would only invite disaster.

With that in mind, Su Mu showed no mercy. He decided to eliminate Dongfang Xuan once and for all.

Rebirth from Blood? No wonder Dongfang Xuan was so fearless—he had this ability. Unfortunately for him, he had crossed paths with Su Mu.

Su Mu focused his energy, spending 4,500 years of lifespan to upgrade his Bloodsucking Power to the fourth tier. Just as the ancient Azure Dragon’s blood had once been drained by this ability, so too would Dongfang Xuan meet his end.

Branches wrapped tightly around all three forms of Dongfang Xuan. Then, the Bloodsucking Power was unleashed.

“No… you…!” Dongfang Xuan finally felt true fear. But it was too late.

After just over ten breaths, Su Mu’s branches released their grip, and a lifeless body fell to the ground.

A heavy silence fell over the area. The mighty Dongfang Xuan, Grand Seer of the empire and a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, was dead.

Before the Divine Tree, such a powerful being had been as fragile as an insect.