Under the envious and fearful gazes, Mu Chen flew off the stone platform and returned to the side of Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan. He smiled at the two girls and said, "Fortunately, I didn't fail. It shouldn't be too embarrassing, right?"
Luo Li lightly nodded her head with a smile.
"It's just so-so, what's there to be proud of? If it was me, the puppet wouldn't have been able to force me to this state."
Wen Qingxuan's red lips curled up in disdain. The prideful her wouldn't admit that Mu Chen was powerful, although Mu Chen did have some ability in defeating the puppet.
Mu Chen helplessly smiled. In terms of Spiritual Energy cultivation, there was still a gap between him and Wen Qingxuan. If he had the strength of Spiritual Energy Disaster, it would be much easier for him to deal with the puppet.
"Why don't you guys give it a try as well?"
Mu Chen looked at Luo Li, Wen Qingxuan, Xu Huang and the others. According to the rules of the Spiritual Treasure Mountain, he had already passed the challenge and obtained the Nine Suns Divine Lingzhi. Therefore, he couldn't continue the challenge. However, Luo Li and the others still had a chance. After all, there were still many rare treasures in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. If they could obtain them, their strength would increase by quite a bit.
Wen Qingxuan and Luo Li nodded their heads without any hesitation. Since they had come here, they naturally wouldn't return empty-handed. Although the best Nine Suns Divine Lingzhi in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain had already been taken by Mu Chen, there were still some rare Spiritual Items that had considerable value.
"Can we do it?"
Xu Huang, Zhao Qingshan and the others looked at each other and hesitated. After all, the consequences of failure were too severe.
"Choose according to your strength. Don't be too high.
You should be able to win. "Mu Chen smiled.
"Okay!"
Xu Huang and the other two gritted their teeth. Wen Qingxuan and the other girls in her team did not plan to give up. If they were afraid, it would be too shameful.
As Mu Chen and the rest spoke, the atmosphere outside the Spiritual Treasure Mountain became lively again.
It was as if the miserable scene from before had largely dissipated with Mu Chen's victory. A few people had regained their rationality. Although they no longer dared to recklessly challenge Mu Chen, they began to prepare to act according to their abilities and obtain some natural treasures.
"Let's begin."
Mu Chen urged with a smile when he saw that the other teams were eager to try.
Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan nodded their heads as their figures turned into streaks of light and charged towards the eighth level of the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. That's because this was the only level that they could choose from.
The Nine Suns Ganoderma on the ninth level was already empty.
Pin 'er, Le' er, and An Ya made their moves as well when they saw Luo Li and Luo Li making their moves.
They chose to go to the sixth level.
The puppets there possessed strength that was comparable to Spiritual Energy Disaster. However, the three girls had sufficient trump cards, so they weren't afraid.
As for Xu Huang and the other two, they were weaker than them. Therefore, they could only choose the fifth level. The puppets there possessed the strength of Human Body Disaster, which was something that they could deal with.
When their group attacked, the atmosphere in the area was completely broken.
The other teams could no longer hold themselves back as they turned into streaks of light and charged into the Spiritual Treasure Mountain.
Amongst them, Wang Zhong and Wu Yingying had the highest speed, reaching the eighth level as well. Evidently, they were extremely confident in their own strength.
Thus, the atmosphere in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain became fiery once again.
Intense battles erupted on the stone platform. The situation this time around was clearly much better compared to the previous time. After measuring the strength of the battle puppet, quite a number of groups had a rather high rate of victory. Other than a few unlucky fellows who were unable to perform well during the battle, most of the people had ultimately defeated the battle puppet and successfully obtained a Heavenly Treasure.
Whooshing sounds resounded as figures returned from the stone platform with faces filled with joy. The entire Spiritual Treasure Mountain was filled with a jubilant atmosphere. Naturally, there were also some teams that had their faces ashen. Not only did they not obtain any Heavenly Treasures, they even paid the price of having their team members imprisoned. It could be said that their footsteps in the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament had basically been stopped.
As expected, Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan had also smoothly returned. Although the puppet that they faced was extremely powerful, it had not reached the First Grade Spirit Disaster. Therefore, their victory was rather easy. Compared to Mu Chen's previous battle, it was a completely different situation.
"What Heavenly Treasure did you guys have?" Mu Chen curiously asked.
Luo Li smiled as she clenched her fist. Light condensed into a jadestone lotus platform with a fiery-red vine on it. The vine was shaped like a crimson dragon with tiny scales on its surface. Within the vine, there seemed to be lava flowing as it emitted blazing fluctuations.
"This is the Crimson Dragon Vine. It grows in lava and its lava has the effect of refining the Spirit. If it's refined, it can strengthen the Spirit and increase the chances of passing through the Spirit Disaster." Luo Li said.
"This is the Ice Mountain Spiritual Snow Fruit. Its attribute is the opposite of Luo Li's Crimson Dragon Vine. However, it also has a considerable effect on the Spirit. It's a good item for passing through the Spirit Disaster."
In Wen Qingxuan's hand was a snow-white fruit. The fruit seemed to be enveloped in ice as it emitted extremely cold fluctuations.
"Not bad."
Mu Chen praised. This Heavenly Treasure that could strengthen the Spirit was extremely beneficial for people at their level.
Not long after Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan returned, Pin 'er, Xu Huang and the rest had also smoothly passed through their challenges. Looking at the joy in their eyes, it was clear that they had gained quite a lot. This caused Mu Chen to smile. Looks like their trip to the Spiritual Treasure Mountain was rather fruitful.
Swoosh.
The intense battle in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain had also gradually come to an end. Wang Zhong and the rest had also flown out. Traces of battle could be seen on his body. Evidently, he had experienced an intense battle.
"Let's go!"
When Wang Zhong came out, his eyes darkened as he looked at Mu Chen with caution. Soon after, he waved his hand and immediately led the two teams from the Holy Spirit House to leave this place. They had also gained quite a lot. Furthermore, their condition had weakened after the intense battle. Therefore, Wang Zhong was worried that Mu Chen would attack them. After all, everyone here only had one chance to enter the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. In other words, if they did not snatch the other teams' Heavenly Treasures, each team could at most obtain five.
Mu Chen looked at their departing figures and faintly smiled. He did not obstruct them as Wang Zhong had expected. There were many people here. Furthermore, he had obtained the Nine Suns Divine Lingzhi on the ninth level. Therefore, there were many people who were secretly coveting it. Although those fellows did not dare to make a move due to their powerful lineup, they might be able to create quite a bit of trouble for Mu Chen's group if they found an opportunity.
Therefore, this was not the time to make a move. After obtaining the Nine Suns Divine Lingzhi, Mu Chen did not particularly care about the other Heavenly Treasures.
After Wang Zhong, Wu Yingying and the rest also successfully came out. She took a glance at Mu Chen and softly snorted. After which, she led the Wu Ling Courtyard team and swiftly left.
Mu Chen looked at her departing figure and helplessly shook his head. He did not have any ill feelings towards Wu Yingying. However, it seemed like the young lady had a grudge against him.
"Why?"
Wen Qingxuan chuckled and said, "Do you know who Wu Yingying's big brother is?"
"Her big brother?" Mu Chen was taken aback. Soon after, he uttered a name in shock, "Wu Ling?"
Mu Chen was not unfamiliar with Wu Ling. He had fought with him in the Spiritual Road. Therefore, he clearly knew how powerful Wu Ling was. From a certain point of view, Wu Ling was a troublesome figure that was not inferior to Ji Xuan. Even Mu Chen did not want to provoke such an opponent. Therefore, although Mu Chen had fought with him in the Spiritual Road, compared to Ji Xuan, it was undoubtedly a small fight and there was not much of a grudge between them.
However, he did not expect that Wu Ling would actually be Wu Yingying's big brother. This gave him a slight headache. If Wu Ling knew that his sister had been treated in such a manner by him, he did not know what he would do.
"You are really unlucky. The most troublesome people in the Spiritual Road have all become your opponents." Wen Qingxuan said, rejoicing in his misfortune.
"That's right. However, you, the most dazzling Spiritual Crown holder in the Spiritual Road, are my greatest opponent." Mu Chen smiled as he stared at Wen Qingxuan.
He was not only referring to the strange thoughts that Wen Qingxuan had towards Luo Li. He was also referring to something else. Although they were currently working together with Wen Qingxuan and the rest, when the finals came, he might also become opponents with Wen Qingxuan. Towards this proud girl, the fear that Mu Chen had deep within his heart was not any less than Ji Xuan or Wu Ling, who were at the peak of the Spiritual Road.
"That's a pity. If I really have the chance, I will definitely not be polite." Wen Qingxuan's red lips curled as she spoke with a deeper meaning.
"What should we do next?" Looking at the two of them who were always at odds with each other, Luo Li helplessly smiled as he changed the topic.
Mu Chen touched the centre of his brows. There was a tree pattern that was left behind by the white-haired old man. From that tree pattern, Mu Chen had obtained quite a bit of information regarding the Divine Wood Palace. Therefore, he was clear about the layout of the Divine Wood Palace's ruins.
He raised his head and looked towards the southwest direction. The lush greenery extended to the horizon.
According to the information that he had obtained from the tree pattern, there was a special place in the Divine Wood Palace's ruins in that direction. It was an important place of the Divine Wood Palace. It was said that all the Sovereign Spiritual Liquids of the Divine Wood Palace were stored there.
A collection of Sovereign Spiritual Liquids left behind by an ancient force was sufficient to make any Sovereign expert palpitate with excitement.
Therefore, Mu Chen was no exception.