Indeed.
Bai Zihe’s mind stirred, and he sensed he could also bring Miao Yinuo into it.
So, he asked, "Miao Miao, I'm about to have a great battle with him. You should enter a treasure I carry with me first."
"Treasure?"
Miao Yinuo asked in surprise, "Big Brother Bai, you mean you have a treasure that can hold living people?"
"Yes."
Bai Zihe nodded, then produced the Haotian Pagoda and said, "Come in."
Miao Yinuo, without suspicion, leaped inside.
However…
The appearance of the Haotian Pagoda instantly caused the Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood’s expression to change drastically—if it had a face, Bai Zihe could sense its uncontrollable trembling.
"You, you…"
"Kid, you have no martial ethics, to possess a divine artifact like the Haotian Pagoda!"
The Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood itself, of course, did not recognize the Haotian Pagoda.
But the dark, strange entities that were eroding it did. It could be said that the two sides had already fought countless battles.
And he was also acutely aware of the might of this ancient divine artifact.
Every time the darkness descended…
Countless dark entities were annihilated by the hands of the Ten Great Ancient Divine Weapons. This annihilation was much faster and more violent than the annihilation by the power of ordinary cultivators.
It could be said that…
Before the dark entities truly took form, the Ten Great Divine Weapons had an absolute advantage against them!
For example, the Pangu Axe.
With just a casual swing, it could easily send dark entities to dust, vanishing without a trace!
"What, scared?"
Bai Zihe, mimicking the Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood’s tone from before, spoke with a hint of provocation.
The Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood did not reply.
So…
Bai Zihe took a step-by-step approach towards his disciple in the lake.
"Swish…"
As he approached the lake's surface, countless strange fish suddenly surged out of the water, baring their teeth at Bai Zihe, attempting to tear him to shreds.
"Oh ho…"
Seeing these strange fish, Bai Zihe couldn't help but chuckle.
"Swish…"
A sword qi burst forth.
In an instant, this sword qi sliced the leaping strange fish into pieces, which then dissipated into wisps of black smoke.
This black smoke…
Was the origin of the dark entities!
Bai Zihe was slightly surprised.
Why were there so many dark entities here, as if he had stumbled upon their nest?
"Whoosh…"
While Bai Zihe was momentarily distracted by cutting down the strange fish, strands of willow branches whipped down from the air.
Their speed was so great it created sonic booms.
Bai Zihe glanced over.
Good heavens.
The number of these willow branches exceeded one hundred.
Moreover, they came from all directions, leaving Bai Zihe no room to dodge, no chance at all.
"Heh…"
Bai Zihe let out a cold laugh, instantly ascending and spinning.
Then, while spinning, he unleashed streaks of sword qi in all directions, not letting a single willow branch pass.
"Splat…"
The next moment, the sword qi and willow branches met in mid-air.
The result…
Was self-evident!
Bai Zihe’s sword qi, imbued with the power of Weak Water, was no match for these willow branches. The moment they touched, they were easily corroded and snapped.
Along with them, some of the dark entities contained within were annihilated at that very instant.
"You, you…"
The Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood was on the verge of collapse.
The two eyeballs that appeared on its trunk looked at Bai Zihe with shock and incomprehension.
He couldn't understand.
This human.
It was one thing to possess the Haotian Pagoda, a divine artifact, but to also have a supreme power like Weak Water? This was cheating!
How could he fight this?
There was no fight at all!
"What me?"
Bai Zihe looked at the Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood mockingly. "Weren't you very arrogant just now, deliberately luring me here, only to show this level?"
The Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood froze, unable to speak.
Yes.
After killing Governor Tian Zhongtang, he had deliberately used the abilities of a spirit to transform into Tian Zhongtang, and cautiously lured some powerful individuals here for him to devour.
However…
This time, he had lured a piece of steel, a piece of steel he couldn't chew.
"Enough."
Bai Zihe was too lazy to bicker with a tree demon. A cold glint appeared on his face. "Your good days end here. Die."
"Swish…"
The next moment, the Zhutian Sword in Bai Zihe's hand vanished.
In its place was a simple, ancient long sword, imbued with a desolate, primeval aura, looking incredibly powerful at a glance.
It was the Xuanyuan Sword.
"Ahhh!"
The Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood could no longer bear it and roared out.
There was no way to play anymore.
Not only did he have the Haotian Pagoda, but he also had a divine artifact like the Xuanyuan Sword, which could easily sever him!
How could he fight this?
"Surrender!"
"I choose to surrender!"
To Bai Zihe’s amusement.
This Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood actually chose to surrender. https:/
Was this a joke?
In a life-or-death battle, one could actually surrender? This was absurd.
"Swish…"
Bai Zihe no longer bothered with it and swung his sword.
"Whoosh…"
An extremely sharp sword qi, an extremely brilliant sword qi, instantly sliced through everything and appeared before the row of willow trees.
"Splat!"
"Splat!"
"Splat!"
"…"
A series of crisp sounds echoed.
In the blink of an eye.
Those willow trees less than a thousand years old were all severed by this sword, with no possibility of resistance, their roots completely cut.
At the same time…
"Buzz…"
Thick dark entities emanated, causing Bai Zihe to secretly marvel.
This was too terrifying.
Such dense dark entities were probably unusual.
Perhaps, the fact that this place could spawn so many dark entities was the fundamental reason for the dark entities in the southwestern region!
However, now was not the time to think about that.
After Bai Zihe severed countless willow trees, the remaining ones trembled uncontrollably.
For a moment.
The entire area was filled with rustling sounds.
However…
Tree demons had a fatal weakness—difficulty in moving. Even when facing a fatal threat, it was extremely difficult for them to escape.
This was because.
Tree demons were generally large in size and rooted deep underground, making movement truly difficult.
"Swish…"
What followed was a one-sided slaughter.
With a single swing of his sword, Bai Zihe could easily sever countless willow hearts.
Half a minute later.
Through Bai Zihe’s persistent efforts.
Only the Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood in the center could still hold on. The remaining willow trees were all severed by Bai Zihe.
Of course…
The overflowing dark entities had also become quite substantial.
They had turned the entire area into a world of black mist, like a dark realm, looking extremely oppressive and terrifying.
And Bai Zihe became even more certain…
There were likely unknown secrets hidden here.
"Whoosh…"
Regardless, the sword in Bai Zihe's hand did not stop for a moment.
"Swish…"
Bai Zihe began to get serious, attaching Weak Water to his sword qi. With a single strike, he left a deep gash on the trunk of the Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood.
Once.
Ten times.
A hundred times.
The Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood was too massive.
Bai Zihe didn't know how many swords he swung before he finally managed to sever it!
"Whoosh…"
The moment it was severed, a blackish-green object flew off elsewhere.
"Heh…"
Bai Zihe let out a cold laugh and immediately grabbed it. It was none other than the corrupted heart of the Ten Thousand Year Willow Wood!
It was his.