"Something's wrong?"
Hearing Wen Qingxuan's words, Mu Chen was stunned for a moment. Shortly after, he frowned his brows as he looked at the Spiritual Treasure Mountain before him. The entire mountain was emitting a dazzling radiance as if it was forged from gems. The Spiritual Aura that was so pure that it seemed as if it was an actual substance was spreading out along with a delicate fragrance, enveloping the entire mountain.
However, Mu Chen did not sense anything amiss. The only thing was that it was too quiet. However, the entire remnant of the Divine Wood Palace was as quiet as this.
"A place where treasures are planted is extremely important to every force. Some forces would even secretly set up countless Spiritual Array traps to prevent others from stealing them. Although the Divine Wood Palace has been in ruins for countless years, some of the Spiritual Array traps might not disappear. After all, as long as there is enough Spiritual Energy, those things can be maintained. Right now, the only thing that is not lacking is Spiritual Energy." Wen Qingxuan's beautiful eyes stared at the Spiritual Treasure Mountain as she slowly said.
Mu Chen frowned his brows. Wen Qingxuan's words were not without reason. It was better to be cautious in this place.
"Someone's coming!"
While Mu Chen was pondering, Luo Li suddenly spoke.
Mu Chen's eyes narrowed. There was actually someone who discovered the Spiritual Treasure Mountain so quickly. It seemed that many of those who entered the Divine Wood Palace came prepared.
Rustle!
In the distance, streaks of light flew over. A few breaths later, they appeared outside the Spiritual Treasure Mountain.
There were two groups of people. When Mu Chen saw the two groups of people, he helplessly sighed. One of them was from the Holy Spirit House where Wang Zhong and the rest were at. As for the other group, it gave Mu Chen a headache. The source of this headache was a young lady in a fiery-red dress, holding a huge scarlet crescent blade in her hand, Wu Yingying.
Two groups of people came at the same time.
Wang Zhong and Wu Yingying's group were a distance away from each other. Evidently, they were on guard against each other. However, when they saw Mu Chen's group, they were stunned and their expressions changed.
Wang Zhong still had a smile on his face. However, his eyes were a little dark as he constantly scanned between Mu Chen and the Spiritual Treasure Mountain.
Wu Yingying clenched her teeth as she fiercely stared at Mu Chen. She still had the ferocious appearance of a little female leopard. If it wasn't for the youth named Deng Tong pulling her, she might not be able to control herself and charge over.
Mu Chen took a look at the two groups of people and looked at their rear. Then, he realized that there was a large group of light figures surging towards their direction. Evidently, that was the true main force. Although these groups were fighting individually, their numbers were extremely impressive.
These groups were very smart. After they entered the Divine Wood Palace ruins, they followed behind Wang Zhong, Wu Yingying and the other groups that had obtained the Divine Wood Invitation. That was because they knew that in terms of information regarding the Divine Wood Palace, Wang Zhong and the other groups that had obtained the Divine Wood Invitation would definitely know more than them. Therefore, by following behind them, even if they did not get to enjoy the feast, they would still be able to get a share of the soup. Needless to say, their choice was correct. At the very least, they had found this Spiritual Treasure.
Mu Chen's eyes faintly flickered. Soon after, his expression calmed down. He did not panic because Wang Zhong, Wu Yingying and the other groups had appeared. Instead, he tried to snatch the Nine Suns Soul Ganoderma. That was because after Wen Qingxuan's advancement, he felt that the Nine Suns Soul Ganoderma was not something that could be obtained easily.
"Haha, team leader Mu Chen, you guys are really fast."
Wang Zhong stood in the sky as he looked at Mu Chen and the rest. He first smiled at Wen Qingxuan, before turning to Mu Chen and said.
"Team leader Wang Zhong is not slow either." Mu Chen smiled and said.
"This Spiritual Treasure Mountain is filled with supreme treasures and spiritual objects. We naturally have to be quick. Otherwise, it would be bad if someone gets ahead of us." Wang Zhong glanced at the peak of the Spiritual Treasure Mountain, which was emitting an endless radiance, and laughed.
When Mu Chen heard this, his eyes involuntarily narrowed. It seems like he was not the only one who had obtained information about the Nine Suns Soul Ganoderma. Wang Zhong and the rest had also obtained it...
"Humph."
Wu Yingying stared at Mu Chen and let out a cold snort. Her jade-like hand gripped onto the scarlet crescent moon blade. The blade was pointed at an angle as a sharp blade light flickered. The young lady's pretty oval face was filled with chilliness, while her big eyes were filled with rage.
"Haha, team leader Wu Yingying, team leader Mu Chen and the rest already have a partner. Why don't we cooperate for the time being, in case we are unable to get a share of this Spiritual Treasure Mountain. What do you say?" When Wang Zhong saw this, his eyes flickered as he chuckled and said.
Mu Chen and his team had already teamed up with Wen Qingxuan. Although they only had two teams, their fighting prowess was absolutely tyrannical. Although their three teams weren't easy to deal with, it was, after all, a little risky. If they could work together with Wu Yingying's team, they would be able to obtain an advantage.
Furthermore, from Wu Yingying's attitude towards Mu Chen previously, it seemed like there was a huge gap between them. This could be used to their advantage.
Mu Chen's eyes turned a little cold. Evidently, he had also seen through Wang Zhong's intentions. If Wu Yingying really cooperated with them, it would indeed be somewhat troublesome for them.
When Wu Yingying heard Wang Zhong's words, her eyebrows twitched a little. The expression in her eyes fluctuated a little, as if she was a little tempted.
"Although your team is strong, brother Wu Ling from the Wu Ling Courtyard does not seem to be here. Therefore, if you guys are alone, I'm afraid you are no match for Mu Chen and the rest. If we cooperate, it will be beneficial for all of us." When Wang Zhong saw that Wu Yingying seemed to be a little tempted, he hurriedly struck while the iron was hot.
Behind Wu Yingying, Deng Tong and the rest glanced at each other. They did not say anything and left the decision to Wu Yingying. Evidently, in their team, Wu Yingying was the leader.
Wu Yingying took a look at the earnest Wang Zhong, before her big eyes looked towards Mu Chen, who was a distance away. However, she realized that the latter was expressionless. This caused her to chuckle. That was because whenever Mu Chen faced her pestering, he would either smile in an annoying manner or have a helpless look on his face. This was the first time he had such an expressionless look.
Sometimes, not having an expression was also a way to express one's mood.
"Are you afraid that I will cooperate with him?" Wu Yingying stared at Mu Chen and asked.
Mu Chen replied indifferently, "You are overthinking."
Wu Yingying coldly snorted. She looked at Wang Zhong and said, "I will not let this fellow off. However, I will take care of him myself. I don't need anyone's help."
The smile on Wang Zhong's face froze for a moment. He was a little stunned as he looked at Wu Yingying. A long while later, he smiled with an ugly expression and said, "What a pity."
Mu Chen was also a little surprised as he looked at Wu Yingying. Evidently, he did not understand why the latter would give up on a collaboration that could truly cause him trouble.
"Tsk tsk."
To one side, Wen Qingxuan pursed her lips and softly sighed. She approached Luo Li with a smile on her rosy lips and said in a deep voice, "Why does Wu Yingying look like a little wife in a fit of pique?"
Luo Li smiled faintly, but did not reply.
After Wang Zhong and Wu Yingying's group arrived, they did not recklessly step into the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. Evidently, they were not blinded by the Spiritual Treasure Mountain even though they knew how tempting the Spiritual Treasure Mountain was.
Behind them, a group that blotted out the sky and covered the earth flew over. In the end, they stopped in the nearby sky as they shot their gazes towards the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. In the next instant, the eyes of some of the groups instantly turned red.
"Is that … the Water Fire Vermillion Fruit?"
"Oh my god, there's even a Blood Dragon Ginseng!
That's a refined treasure! "
Cries of greediness resounded one after another as countless people's breathing became heavy. The Spiritual Treasure Mountain before them actually possessed so many rare Spiritual Treasures. If they could obtain even one of them, it would be a great harvest for them in this trip to the Divine Wood Palace.
Looking at those bloodshot eyes, Mu Chen's gaze faintly flickered. Exchanging glances with Wen Qingxuan, both of them gave a faint smile.
"Pretty good bait." Wen Qingxuan smiled sweetly.
Mu Chen smiled. He knew that these people who were blinded by greed would not be able to endure for long...
Mu Chen's guess wasn't wrong. In just a few minutes, the greed in those crimson gazes grew denser and denser. In the end, there was a team that couldn't endure the stirring in their hearts. With a rustle, a team charged towards the Spiritual Treasure Mountain.
The moment this group moved, it immediately attracted quite a number of people. Hundreds of groups charged towards the Spiritual Treasure Mountain from all directions. The commotion was rather powerful.
Facing their greedy actions, regardless of whether it was Mu Chen's group or Wang Zhong's and Wu Yingying's group, all of them remained indifferent.
Swoosh!
Very quickly, those groups charged into the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. However, just as they stepped onto the jade-like platform, a dazzling light abruptly spread out from the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. The light was like layers of light curtains that swept out.
Bang!
Bang!
As the light curtains shrouded the area, a series of low and deep noises resounded. Those groups that had charged into the Spiritual Treasure Mountain were instantly blown back in a miserable manner. Every single one of them vomited blood and their faces were deathly pale.
Mu Chen's group was also startled by the unforeseen event in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. Soon after, they focused their attention.
The Spiritual Treasure Mountain was shrouded by the light curtains. However, not everyone was kicked out. Mu Chen's group realised that there was a figure left behind on every stone platform. At this moment, those people who were left behind were looking around in panic. Evidently, they were startled by this sudden unforeseen event.
"What's going on?" Someone exclaimed with fear in his voice.
Mu Chen's group also looked at those figures that were imprisoned on the stone platforms with a grave expression. Subsequently, their expressions suddenly froze as they looked towards the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. Suddenly, there was a dazzling light gathering at a certain spot. Vaguely, it seemed to have transformed into a glowing figure...
"Is there really a trap in this Spiritual Treasure Mountain?"
Mu Chen's group looked at the glowing figure and instantly became cautious.
(The next chapter will be very late. I do not recommend waiting.)