"Buzz..."
A potent aura immediately flowed, filling the space within the Haotian Pagoda, making Bai Zihe marvel.
It had to be said.
The Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart was indeed a treasure comparable to the Weak Water and Hou Tu.
Just its aura was enough to stir the heart.
"Hiss, hiss hiss..."
Upon seeing this object, the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu's eyes practically gleamed with green light, filled with visible desire.
Even...
Bai Zihe sensed a trace of malevolence from its gaze!
After absorbing some of the dark, eerie energy, the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu had indeed become greedy, full of desire, and even a hint of possessiveness.
"Miao Miao..."
Thus, Bai Zihe quickly asked, "Miao Miao, do you sense any uncontrollable factors within the depths of the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu?"
"Huh?"
Miao Yinuo was surprised but still focused her senses.
Suddenly, her expression shifted slightly.
Seeing this, Bai Zihe knew the answer.
"Indeed..."
Miao Yinuo's face paled slightly, and she said in a deep voice, "The little one has become much more violent than before, and extremely greedy. It feels like it's about to break free from control."
Bai Zihe's heart tightened slightly.
To avoid any surprises, he preemptively warned her: "Miao Miao, this Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart is very important to me. That's why I was so eager to have you cultivate the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu and absorb the dark, eerie energy within it."
"But..."
"Once it absorbs this dark, eerie energy, it's highly likely to undergo demonic transformation. You need to be mentally prepared."
"At that point, we might have to kill it!"
Bai Zihe's concern was entirely unnecessary.
In Miao Yinuo's heart,
Bai Zihe had saved her several times. He was like a towering tree like a father, and also like an older brother in age, handsome and domineering...
He was practically a dream lover.
Miao Yinuo certainly wouldn't feel reluctant because of such a small creature.
"It's okay, Brother Bai!"
Miao Yinuo smiled sweetly and spoke her true feelings: "As long as it can make Brother Bai stronger, as long as Miao Miao can help Brother Bai, that Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu or whatever is not important at all!"
Bai Zihe felt much more at ease, and a smile appeared on his face.
Little did he know...
Upon hearing this, the dark aura on the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu grew even more intense...
"Then let's begin!"
Bai Zihe handed the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart to the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu.
"Sip..."
"Gulp, gulp..."
The Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu immediately began its next round of consumption.
Since Bai Zihe had given specific instructions, Miao Yinuo kept a close watch on the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu's condition, being cautious of its potential blackening and preventing it from devouring the essence of the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart!
This time.
The dark, eerie energy within the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart was much more potent than in the previous Hundred-Year Willow Heart, so its absorption was also extremely lengthy.
Therefore.
Bai Zihe began to study the treasure sword that contained a hint of karmic fire.
"This thing..."
Bai Zihe didn't know how to handle it.
If he were to devour it...
This was an immortal artifact-level sword. It was estimated that the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu wouldn't be able to deal with it anytime soon, as it didn't have such good teeth.
Furthermore, the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu was still about to undergo demonic transformation.
Even if it could devour it, he couldn't let it. After all, the stronger the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu became, the more troublesome it would be for him to deal with.
But Bai Zihe thought of another point.
Miao Yinuo would always need a Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu. Whether for her own strength or to face future calamities, it would be a great help.
Thus, Bai Zihe shared this idea with Miao Yinuo: "Miao Miao, I think you can raise another Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu. Let it evolve at a normal pace, and do not let it come into contact with even a trace of dark, eerie energy."
"In the future, it will also be a great support for you."
Miao Yinuo found the idea feasible, and nodded obediently, saying, "Brother Bai, I'll listen to you!"
Of course, this matter would have to wait until the current one was gone.
Afterward, the two fell silent.
Only the sound of the Heaven-Devouring Earth-Devouring Gu continuously absorbing the dark, eerie energy remained.
As for Bai Zihe, he began his cultivation, as an hour of cultivation in the Tongtian Pagoda was equivalent to many days outside.
Wasting time was shameful.
A moment later.
Miao Yinuo felt the disappearance of the last wisp of dark, eerie energy within the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart and immediately said to Bai Zihe, "Brother Bai, it's done."
Bai Zihe awoke from his cultivation.
As expected.
The Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart was now pure. The dark, eerie energy it once contained had vanished, and it constantly exuded a powerful aura of wood.
"Excellent."
Bai Zihe held the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart in his hand, feeling immensely pleased.
It was time.
According to the news from his eighth senior sister.
If the dark, eerie energy were to erupt fully, the world would be in dire straits.
Although...
Ordinary people hadn't yet realized the severity of the problem.
However.
The dark invasion had already begun. Once those with malicious intentions were invaded and their strength greatly increased, they would inevitably become bloodthirsty and prone to killing.
By then, it would truly be too late to salvage the situation.
"Swish..."
After playing with it for a moment, Bai Zihe probed it with a wisp of his divine sense.
As expected.
There wasn't a single impurity left within the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart. It was filled with boundless wood essence, so much so that Bai Zihe was astonished!
"Swish..."
In the next moment, Bai Zihe directly threw the Ten-Thousand-Year Willow Heart into his mouth and swallowed it immediately.
A familiar sensation.
A familiar formula.
Extremely pure wood energy immediately erupted within him, flowing through his blood vessels and meridians to his limbs and bones.
Soon, it all arrived at his dantian.
"Buzz..."
The verdant green light was so brilliant that it eclipsed all other light at this moment, and even Bai Zihe himself seemed to emanate a faint green glow.
Of course, this state didn't last long, only a fleeting moment.
As the green light flashed.
The primordial wood element essence began to fuse with the true essence in Bai Zihe's dantian.
Inch by inch, without distinction.
Ultimately, every wisp of true essence within Bai Zihe now contained extremely pure wood essence.
"Buzz..."
At the same time, another familiar sound echoed.
The Wood Sacred Body, awakened!
The manifestation of wood elements is primarily "life"!
Bai Zihe now had an illusion that the wood element essence within his body was inexhaustible. As long as he didn't die on the spot, he could instantly recover.
From now on, he would no longer be completely depleted after using "Heaven and Earth Opening" and be unable to fight!
After sensing his condition.
Bai Zihe was greatly satisfied.
Now, with Weak Water for offense, Hou Tu for defense, and potent wood for recovery, he could already be called an all-around warrior!
Of course...
Once the Fire Sacred Body awakened, Bai Zihe's offensive capabilities would be elevated to a new level!
But just then.
Bai Zihe suddenly sensed an extremely potent burst of dark, eerie energy.
After a brief investigation, he discovered that the source of this dark, eerie energy was none other than Miao Yinuo!