Rebirth as a Willow Tree, building the strongest tribe in all of eternity
Chapter 1526 - 935: Skeleton Emperor and Willow God_2

Chapter 1526: Chapter 935: Skeleton Emperor and Willow God_2

"You actually have a World Tree, and such a thriving one at that. Truly rare," the Skeleton Immortal Emperor exclaimed with some surprise, though not overly shocked.

In the era when he was born, although World Trees were scarce, they were not entirely unheard of,

He, too, had a World Tree of perfect Great Taoist form, which had accompanied him for years and helped him ascend to the position of Immortal Emperor. The divine tree had a spirit, serving not only as his weapon but also as a close friend.

However, it was destroyed in the great battle against the Phantom Immortal Emperor, not even leaving a single root behind...

At this recollection, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor felt even more hatred, and his teeth itched with anger. He desperately wanted to capture a phantom being to vent his rage.

After carefully sensing for a moment, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor was somewhat amazed. The World Tree before him seemed different, perfect and flawless yet bearing a mysterious Taoist charm surpassing his previous World Tree, which astonished him even further.

But he also knew that the Master of Liu Village was not weaker than himself. After all, being able to suppress his corpse alone was a testament to extraordinary strength. This World Tree must have been cultivated by the Master with great care.

Nonetheless, it was an unexpected joy. Living on the World Tree, with the Great Taoist actively empowering it, his bodily Taoist injuries could heal much faster.

Time flowed like sand through fingers, and in the blink of an eye, several hundred years had passed.

After settling on the World Tree, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor finally made Liu Village his home.

Recently, he had entered deep closed-door cultivation, primarily to speed up the recovery of his injuries and hidden wounds,

With the World Tree’s empowerment, his physical injuries healed even faster than he had imagined, almost changing day by day.

When he could no longer forcibly speed up the healing process, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor ceased his closed-door cultivation and awoke from his seclusion.

From here on, he could no longer force the recovery. It required time, following certain rules.

Therefore, when he had nothing else to do, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor would occasionally stroll around Liu Village.

Yet these strolls often left him shocked.

This village, even to him, a dignified Immortal Emperor, the first Human Race Immortal Emperor in history, felt like Liu Laolao (Granny Liu) entering the Grand View Garden.

Without mentioning other subtle and unnoticeable details, just the Jade Towers and palaces scattered throughout the village left the Skeleton Emperor in awe.

Looking around, they stood in rows, lofty and majestic, like giants overlooking the world. Though seemingly ordinary palaces, they emitted an unimaginable Taoist charm.

Every brick, tile, eave, and corner of these palaces seemed to contain endless Taoist power, tempting one to explore further.

The Skeleton Immortal Emperor felt profoundly shocked, carefully sensing the Taoist charm within these palaces, trying to understand the mysteries within. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he could only vaguely sense their extraordinary nature, without grasping the full picture.

He lamented silently, "How marvelous! The palaces in Liu Village hold such profound Taoist essence; not even during my era of attaining the Tao did I encounter such a Cave Heaven Place."

If he had such a Cave Heaven Place, he might have reached the Immortal Emperor’s Realm faster, preserving his remaining time as a foundation. Even a clash with the Phantom Immortal Emperor might not have ended so disastrously.

Beyond the palaces, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor found that many places in Liu Village were even more extraordinary.

However, these places were hidden in the void, not yet manifested, and could not be easily entered, leaving him frequently marveling at such an Immortal Land existing in the world, truly broadening his horizons!

One day.

He sought Jiang Hui, intending to explore the Taoist mysteries once more.

The last time had been immensely beneficial; now, with new insights, he wondered if they might also be useful to Jiang Hui.

Yet, after searching around, he found no trace of him.

After searching everywhere, unable to find Jiang Hui, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor inadvertently stepped into a hidden small world.

Here felt like another world, isolated from the outside, with a faint fragrance in the air, soothing to the heart and mind.

He intended to leave quickly and continue searching for Jiang Hui, but at that moment, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor suddenly paused, his gaze firmly attracted to a scene not far away.

Not far away was a dense Purple Bamboo Forest.

The grandeur of the bamboo forest was simply breathtaking.

Each bamboo was tall and straight, piercing the sky like sharp swords, extremely steep.

The leaves were translucent, like the purest green Immortal Gold sculpted them.

As the breeze blew, the bamboo forest gently swayed, the purple waves undulating like a shimmering purple sea.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, forming dappled patterns of light and shadow.

Through the gaps in the bamboo forest, a woman in a green long dress sat quietly, motionless, seemingly merged with the forest.

Her neck was long and snow-white, her features delicate as a painting, her facial features seemed meticulously crafted, each detail just right, and her glossy black hair cascaded like a waterfall over her shoulders. Though motionless, an intangible aura of power enveloped her, exuding an unparalleled grace like that of an Empress.

For the Skeleton Immortal Emperor, such aura was nothing, yet he was surprised to realize the woman was a Quasi-Immortal Emperor with deep foundations, already progressing towards the path of a True Emperor...

The Master of Liu Village was indeed extraordinary.

He sighed inwardly but kept his attention on the Purple Bamboo Forest instead of the woman.

Suddenly feeling something, he delved into the bamboo forest, directly sitting cross-legged, focusing his mind and closing his eyes.

After a long time, the Skeleton Immortal Emperor slowly opened his eyes, the bewilderment, shock, and disbelief in his eyes almost tangible on his face, as if he had just experienced an unprecedented spiritual cleansing.

"This...how is this possible?" he murmured, his voice tinged with a slight tremor of disbelief.

As a true Immortal Emperor, he stood at the pinnacle of cultivation, towering over the world, overlooking all beings. Yet just now, when he closed his eyes and focused, trying to sense the mysteries of this Purple Bamboo Forest, he had a long-lost feeling of sudden enlightenment.

That feeling was like rain after a long drought, causing his soul to tremble. He clearly sensed that, during this enlightenment, his power had made slight but distinct progress.

"The Purple Bamboo Forest...what kind of divine place is this?" the Skeleton Immortal Emperor’s gaze swept over the bamboo forest again, filled with reverence and curiosity.

He took a deep breath, striving to calm himself, then closed his eyes once more, attempting to recapture that feeling of enlightenment. This time, he was more focused, more attentive, as if trying to merge his soul with the bamboo forest.

With his deepening insight, the air around seemed to thicken. Every bamboo, every leaf in the Purple Bamboo Forest became remarkably clear in his perception. It was as if he could hear the bamboo growing and feel the rhythm of the swaying leaves.

Suddenly, a mysterious power surged from deep within the bamboo forest, instantly enveloping him. This power was pure and potent, seemingly containing the mysteries of the Tao, causing his soul to tremble.

At that moment, he felt as if he saw the end of the Great Tao, the terminus of his cultivation path. It was an indescribable, wondrous feeling, elevating his state of mind.

"So this is the mystery of the Great Tao?" the Skeleton Immortal Emperor murmured, his voice filled with sudden realization and enlightenment.

He finally understood why this Purple Bamboo Forest could induce a feeling of enlightenment. It contained the essence of the Great Tao, a supreme treasure for cultivators.

"Haha...truly, heaven assists me!" the Skeleton Immortal Emperor suddenly burst into laughter, his voice brimming with joy and excitement.

He knew he had found a true treasure. With this Purple Bamboo Forest, his path of cultivation would be smoother, perhaps even breaking through his current realm to reach higher levels.

However, just as he prepared to continue his insight, an inexplicable sense of crisis suddenly surged within him. He abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp, scanning the surroundings.

"Who?" he called out sternly, his voice carrying a hint of authority and coldness.