In order to breakthrough and comprehend the changes of his new realm, Yuan Ming had stayed in the canyon for several days. His cultivation had largely stabilized, and it was time to depart.

With this thought, he began to circulate the Ju Mang Spirit Technique, intending to dispel the Undying Tree transformation, but his actions suddenly paused.

Amidst the lush foliage of the Undying Tree's crown, a white sphere the size of a human head had unknowingly formed, hanging heavily like a ripe fruit.

This was definitely not an Undying Tree Fruit; he had seen real Undying Immortal Fruits, and their auras were completely different.

Yuan Ming enveloped the white sphere with his Divine Thought and soon discovered that it contained exceptionally pure and lively spiritual power.

This aura was somewhat similar to that of Gathering Spirit Stones and Gathering Spirit Trees.

"Could this be a new Gathering Spirit Object?" Yuan Ming mused to himself.

It takes thousands of years to nurture a Gathering Spirit Object, yet the Undying Tree had reached level six, and with the bark from the World Tree, plus the Undying Tree Roots continuously absorbing spiritual energy from the spirit veins underground, forming a Gathering Spirit Object Fruit was not impossible.

He waved his hand, plucking the fruit-like sphere from the tree branch, wrapping it in mana, and sent it into the Shura Palace's Medicine Garden.

Inside the white fruit, spiritual power slowly circulated, drawing in spiritual power from the void and dispersing it into the Medicine Garden.

"Indeed, it's a Gathering Spirit Object, but unfortunately, its effect is minimal, akin to the poorest Gathering Spirit Stone." Yuan Ming thought to himself.

Still, even a small mosquito is meat; he tossed the white sphere next to the Gathering Spirit Tree, enabling the two Gathering Spirit Objects to work together.

In the Shura Palace's Medicine Garden, the Gathering Spirit Tree swayed gently in the breeze.

The moment the white sphere touched the tree, it released a brilliant white light and then merged directly into the Gathering Spirit Tree. The tree shook violently, and under the shroud of white light, grew visibly larger.

With a slight sense, Yuan Ming discovered that the tree not only grew three feet taller, but its crown expanded considerably, and its speed of attracting nature's spiritual energy was slightly faster than before.

Yuan Ming was both surprised and delighted.

"Gathering Spirit Objects are inherently lively and often devour each other. That white sphere was a half-finished Gathering Spirit Object and was naturally absorbed by the Gathering Spirit Tree." Kong's voice suddenly sounded.

Hearing these words, Yuan Ming felt a secret relief.

The Gathering Spirit Tree is vital to the cultivation of all cultivators in Shura Palace; as long as there are no issues, it's good.

"Senior Kong, you've finally appeared; it's been quite difficult trying to find you recently." He then said.

"I have my own matters; you need not concern yourself, just proceed at your own pace. Your cultivation has finally broken through to the Dharma Manifestation Stage, and the Undying Tree has successfully advanced, well done." Kong said with a hint of praise in his tone.

"Senior Kong asked me to stay in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range for a hundred years, surely with a purpose? Can I wander freely next, as long as I don't leave the range?" Yuan Ming inquired.

"Yes, but you should soon go to White Emperor City; the clues to the Abyss Nether Stone will appear there soon." Kong replied.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ming's face broke into a smile.

Finally, it's time to explore the Abyss Nether Stone. If this trip goes smoothly, the restrictions on the Stealing Heaven Tripod Altar can be partially restored.

"Be cautious when you reach White Emperor City. It's not like the Dongji Sea Area; don't let anyone discover the existence of the Stealing Heaven Tripod." Kong cautioned again.

Yuan Ming, naturally not reckless, agreed.

Kong's voice faded away, seemingly in a rush.

Yuan Ming did not continue to absorb the spirit vein here. The absorption over the past two days had already caused considerable impact on the spirit vein here. Continuing would undoubtedly cause irreversible damage and cause unnecessary trouble.

He formed a seal to retract the Undying Tree transformation, the gigantic tree body rapidly shrinking and soon retracting into his dantian.

The area of World Tree bark had expanded significantly, and two more strands of Ten Thousand Wood Origin Power were born, evidently nourished by the advancement of the Undying Tree.

Yuan Ming gazed at these two strands of Ten Thousand Wood Origin Power, pondering for a while but ultimately not absorbing them.

His issue with the mana vortex disturbance had been resolved, and these two strands of Ten Thousand Wood Origin might have other uses, so he decided to store them for now.

He put Lei Yu back into the Shura Palace and dispelled the Primordial Truth Formation, then flew out.

Yuan Ming's figure soon appeared at the canyon entrance, and Wu Yu and others noticed him at once, standing up to greet him.

"I am infinitely grateful for your protection." Yuan Ming quickened his pace and walked over, cupping his fists to those who had guarded him.

"A trivial matter, nothing worth mentioning. Still, congratulations to Fellow Daoist Wan on successfully advancing to the Dharma Manifestation Stage." Wu Yu spoke first.

"Brother Wan, what are you talking about? You saved my life; helping you hold the pass is only right, isn't it? Besides, I didn't actually help much; it was Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye who helped repel a level 6 demon beast when you were breaking through." Nan Shangfeng said somewhat sheepishly.

"I am deeply grateful to Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye for this favor. Is there anything I can do for you?" Yuan Ming looked towards the silver-haired man, once again cupping his fists in thanks.

"It was just a small effort... However, if you must repay someone, then you should repay Master Wu Yu. She was the one who first discovered that demon beast and also the one who instructed me to act," Xuan Ye looked towards Wu Yu and said.

"Even without today's favor as a protector, Fellow Daoist Wu has helped me considerably in the past. As long as it's within my capabilities, Fellow Daoist Wu can feel free to ask," Yuan Ming turned to Wu Yu and said earnestly.

Her beautiful eyes flickered as she spoke, "Fellow Daoist Wan, you're too kind. You are now a Dharma Manifestation Stage great power. I may indeed require your assistance in the future. However, I don't have any urgent requests at the moment. Can this promise be postponed?"

"Of course," Yuan Ming replied without hesitation.

"Then I shall thank you in advance," Wu Yu said with a rare smile.

After speaking, she looked Yuan Ming up and down, and sincerely praised, "Fellow Daoist Wan, the grandeur of your Dharma manifestation earlier could even surpass that of an ordinary mid-stage Dharma manifestation cultivator."

"Fellow Daoist Wu, you flatter me," Yuan Ming said with a slight smile.

After some casual conversation, Wu Yu and the others tacitly did not mention the Undying Giant Tree. Naturally, Yuan Ming would not bring it up either, and he said, "Fellow Daoist Wu Yu, now that matters here are concluded, shall we return to Black Tiger City together?"

"You and Fellow Daoist Nan should return first. Xuan Ye and I have other matters to attend to, so we shall take our leave," Wu Yu said.

Yuan Ming was a bit surprised to hear this but asked no more questions. He simply cupped his hands in farewell.

Wu Yu and Xuan Ye cupped their hands at Yuan Ming and Nan Shangfeng before leaving with the wind.

Nan Shangfeng watched as Wu Yu and Xuan Ye's figures became distant, his gaze lingering until they turned into a black dot on the horizon, still unwilling to look away.

"This Fellow Daoist Wu is not a simple person, and she doesn't have any romantic inclinations. It's better not to waste your feelings," Yuan Ming advised upon seeing this.

"Of course, I can see that Master Wu Yu has no interest in me. It's just that it's rare to encounter such a beauty among ten thousand, and to let her slip away like this is too much of a pity," Nan Shangfeng said with a face full of regret.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ming's expression was a bit strange. He previously thought there might be genuine feelings in Nan Shangfeng's intense infatuation with Wu Yu.

Now it seems he was overthinking; Nan Shangfeng was simply fascinated by Wu Yu's beauty.

But this was his own matter. Yuan Ming didn't comment further but changed the subject, saying, "Fellow Daoist Nan, now that the curse on you has been lifted, our agreement has been fulfilled. Let's go our separate ways from here."

"What are your plans, Brother Wan?" Nan Shangfeng asked after a brief silence.

"Perhaps I'll visit various cities in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range and then make a trip to White Emperor City," Yuan Ming said.

"If I return to Wuliang City now, I'll mostly receive scolding, so I don't want to go back for the time being. I've been to White Emperor City once before and had a good impression of it. Brother Wan, would you mind if we continue traveling together?" Nan Shangfeng said with a flattering smile.

"What are you plotting now?" Yuan Ming asked.

"There's no plot; I just feel a connection with you, Brother Wan, and want to travel together," Nan Shangfeng laughed.

"Very well, since you acted as my protector, do as you wish," Yuan Ming said nonchalantly, turning his head forward.

"I won't follow you for nothing, Brother Wan. I have no lack of Spirit Stones. Last time Xiang Mingxuan came, he brought a few billion in pocket money from home. Whatever Brother Wan needs along the way, I'll cover it all," Nan Shangfeng said with a gleam of delight, patting his chest.

"A few billion in pocket money..." Yuan Ming remained silent.

Even if he freely sold High Grade Soul Refining Pills, it would take considerable effort to earn such an amount, which was merely loose change for Nan Shangfeng.

With such robust financial backing, Yuan Ming felt his actions would be more convenient. Of course, primarily it was his positive impression of Nan Shangfeng's character over this period that made him agreeable to the company.

The two then boarded Lei Yu's back, and Lei Yu flew high into the sky, heading towards Black Tiger City.

Yuan Ming sat cross-legged at Lei Yu's neck, gazing ahead, seemingly watching for movements around, but his attention was actually focused inside the Stealing Heaven Tripod.

After breaking through to the Dharma Manifestation Stage, the white mist inside the Stealing Heaven Tripod receded once more, and the space inside the tripod expanded several times over.

With a thought, Yuan Ming's main soul entered the Stealing Heaven Tripod space, taking human form. He looked up and reached up into the void with his hand.

The entire Stealing Heaven Tripod space emitted a buzz like a trembling echo, and a wave of space shock spread outward.

The main soul's face lit up with joy as, after the white mist receded this time, a powerful space power was released.

This space power was quite formidable, able to suppress even Dharma Manifestation cultivators to some extent. The Stealing Heaven Tripod space finally had some semblance of a Void Palace-like Space Spiritual Treasure.

The main soul withdrew his gaze from the sky and looked around.

This time, as the Stealing Heaven Tripod space expanded, while most areas remained barren, a significant portion of Sword Trace Abyss was revealed, with a majestic golden palace being particularly noticeable.

The palace, covering several hundred zhang, was cleaved in two by the Sword Trace Abyss.

Despite being split in two, the golden palace remained imposing, evidently not an ordinary structure.

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