The Divine Wood Academy was located at the highest point of the Divine Wood Mountain. If one were to look from the outside of the Divine Wood Mountain, one would be able to vaguely see a majestic and ancient building at the peak of the indescribably majestic mountain range. It quietly stood as it overlooked this land. In ancient times, this was the place that possessed the most ruling power for the various forces in this region.
Mu Chen's group did not make any stops along the way. But even so, they had already spent half a day when they gradually approached the Divine Wood Academy. Fortunately, there wasn't any obvious sunrise or sunset in the Divine Wood Mountain. The dazzling light would always envelop this land, and it was also because of this that the trees here were so lush that it was a little terrifying.
Whoosh.
Mu Chen's group descended from a mountain peak as they looked into the distance. Shortly after, a smear of shock surfaced in their eyes.
In the distance, there was a majestic mountain that soared into the sky. The mountain was tens of thousands of feet tall and was extremely precipitous. It was practically impossible to climb over it. At the peak of the mountain, there was a deep-green ancient palace that quietly stood. A massive jade-green halo that was roughly a few thousand feet in size enveloped the surroundings like a ring of stars. It was a miraculous scene that caused shock to involuntarily surge in people's hearts.
"It's indeed worthy of being the Divine Wood Palace."
Mu Chen sighed in admiration. Even after hundreds and thousands of years had passed, they could still vaguely sense the might and might of the Divine Wood Palace in ancient times. It was still able to spread out from some small details, causing people to feel reverence in their hearts.
Mu Chen gradually retracted his gaze as he swept his gaze around. Thereafter, he saw light figures constantly flying over from afar, before landing around the towering mountain.
Clearly, along with the flow of time, more and more groups had arrived. Facing this scene, Mu Chen wasn't surprised. After all, anyone could sense that this ancient palace that was located at the peak of the Divine Wood Palace was the most important place in the Divine Wood Palace.
Boom!
On the towering mountain, a bell that seemed to originate from the ancient times quietly rang out. The sound was filled with a feeling of the vicissitudes of life.
"Is this the Wood God Academy?"
The gazes of Xu Huang and the rest were also blazing as they looked at the ancient palace atop the towering mountain, before turning to Mu Chen. "Shall we make our move?"
"There's no hurry."
Mu Chen slowly shook his head as he stared at the massive halo that revolved around the ancient palace. He could sense a heart-palpitating fluctuation from it as he softly said, "The Divine Wood Academy isn't that easy to approach, and the halo isn't just for decoration. It's impossible for us to charge in with just us."
"Yes. The headquarters of such a faction will definitely have powerful guards. Although the Divine Wood Palace has become dilapidated due to the flow of time, it is not a place that we can randomly barge in with our current strength." Luo Li nodded his head gently and said.
Wen Qingxuan's beautiful eyes were also fixed on the enormous halo, her expression solemn.
Hearing the words of the three of them, Xu Huang and the rest immediately dispelled the anxious thoughts in their hearts. They were clearly aware of the strength of the Mu Chen trio. Since even they felt danger, then they naturally wouldn't dare to make any strange movements.
Mu Chen and the other two exchanged a look as they quietened down and quietly waited.
Time swiftly flowed as the three of them waited.
As time flowed, whooshing sounds constantly resounded in this region as streaks of light flew over from every direction. In the end, they were like locusts as they landed on the numerous mountains and giant trees.
All the teams that arrived here had their gazes focused on the ancient palace on the towering mountain. Their eyes were filled with blazing greed as they knew that this was the most important place in the Divine Wood Palace.
Whoosh.
Whooshing sounds resounded in the distance as another group of people flew over and hovered in the air.
Mu Chen looked in that direction as he rubbed his nose. That's because that group of people was from the Wu Ling Courtyard. The leader was a slender figure and wore a fiery-red dress, which was eye-catching. The crescent blade in the young lady's hand was even larger than her body as it reflected a chilling luster.
It was Wu Yingying.
"We meet again." Wen Qingxuan smiled as she looked at Mu Chen.
Mu Chen helplessly smiled. Back in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain, Wu Yingying did not join hands with Wang Zhong and the rest to deal with him. This made him feel surprised, but he also had a good impression of Wu Yingying. Although this young lady was as hot as a little pepper, she wasn't unruly.
Therefore, when Mu Chen saw Wu Yingying's gaze sweeping over, he warmly smiled at her.
"Humph."
However, facing his goodwill, Wu Yingying's face was ice-cold as she coldly snorted and turned her head away, ignoring him.
Being snubbed, Mu Chen felt a little awkward as he shrugged his shoulders in self-mockery.
Not long after Wu Yingying and her group arrived, there were more and more powerful groups that appeared. The strength of some of the groups even caused Mu Chen to be somewhat astonished. Clearly, there were already some lucky groups that had obtained opportunities within the Divine Wood Palace remnant. At the same time, it caused the overall strength of the group to rise.
As more and more groups arrived, some familiar groups also started to appear. Among them were Wang Zhong and the rest from the Holy Spirit House, as well as Na from the Four Seas Spiritual Academy.
"Eh …"
Mu Chen stared at Wang Zhong from the Holy Spirit House as he lightly knitted his brows and softly exclaimed.
"That fellow's strength has grown …" Wen Qingxuan also sensed it and exclaimed, "Looks like he has already refined the Spiritual Item he obtained from the Spiritual Treasure Mountain and used it to attempt Spirit Disaster …"
"As expected of the most experienced person amongst the four Holy Sons from the Holy Spirit House."
Mu Chen softly said. Wang Zhong was indeed capable. He was actually so decisive to refine the Spiritual Item at this moment and attempt Spirit Disaster.
Mu Chen could naturally sense that the Spiritual Energy ripples around Wang Zhong were much stronger than when he was in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. The faint pressure from him had definitely reached the First Grade Spirit Disaster.
When Mu Chen noticed Wang Zhong's strength, the latter's eyes were also coldly looking over.
However, facing his cold gaze, Mu Chen only smiled. The First Grade Spirit Disaster was indeed powerful, but it wasn't enough to make him feel fearful. Wang Zhong must have suffered a great blow from defeating the First Grade Spirit Disaster battle puppet back in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain. Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen this moment to make a breakthrough.
Wang Zhong was also clear that if his strength was only at this level, he would lose the qualifications to contend against Mu Chen in the subsequent battles.
Swish.
Whooshing sounds suddenly rang out from behind. Mu Chen's expression changed as he turned his head. In the next instant, he saw a large group of people rushing over like locusts. The number of people was massive and varied. However, when they gathered together, it was still a rather oppressive force.
Aside from those fellows from the Academy Alliance, who else could gather so many groups here?
"These fellows …"
However, when Mu Chen saw Cuttlefish, Qin Feng and Liu Xiong again, he was slightly stunned. That's because he realised that the three of them had lost an arm …
"What's going on?"
Mu Chen, Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan exchanged a glance. They were a little shocked. What exactly did those three fellows encounter?
How did they become one-armed warriors?
Cuttlefish and the other two landed on a mountain peak as they stared malevolently at Mu Chen's group. Unconcealable killing intent could be seen in their eyes. Furthermore, there seemed to be a tinge of tyrannical mockery in their killing intent.
"Looks like they went to do something after leaving the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard."
Mu Chen's heart trembled. After the confrontation in the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard, Cuttlefish should know that he wasn't their opponent. However, from the looks of it, there didn't seem to be any fear towards them.
"There are quite a number of bizarre items in the Divine Wood Palace. No one can be certain if they have obtained some sort of opportunity. It's best to be careful," said Wen Qingxuan.
Mu Chen nodded his head. Wen Qingxuan was right. They weren't the only ones who could encounter opportunities. Although Cuttlefish and the other two were very unlucky, who knows if they would be able to turn their misfortune into fortune?
Rustle.
As the commotion in this region grew louder, the sound of flowing water suddenly resounded. Shortly after, a dense stench of blood drifted over from an unknown location and spread across the heavens and earth.
Smelling the stench of blood, Luo Li's exquisite porcelain-like face turned a little cold.
"Those fellows have finally appeared!"
Mu Chen's black pupils turned a little cold as he looked at the horizon. There was a blood river that suddenly surged over. The dense stench of blood came from that direction.
Under the attention of countless gazes, the blood river shot over, before landing on a mountain peak. As the blood light dissipated, a dozen blood-robed figures were revealed, while a chilling aura spread out along with the stench of blood.
"Haha. Looks like we're not late."
Standing at the front of the dozen blood-robed figures, Xue Tiandou lightly smiled. However, his smile was filled with bloodlust. Shortly after, he tilted his head and fixed his gaze on the direction of Mu Chen's group as the smile on the corner of his mouth grew even wider.
"Mu Chen, Luo Li, we meet again."
Mu Chen narrowed his eyes as he stared at Xue Tiandou. Amongst the enemies here, only this fellow from the Blood God Clan could make him feel fearful. Furthermore, he understood that there would definitely be a battle between them and Xue Tiandou here. It was something that was absolutely unavoidable.
Mu Chen deeply inhaled a mouthful of air as he looked around. Shortly after, a chill surged from his black pupils.
Amongst the six groups that appeared here, the Academy Alliance, Holy Spirit House, Xue Tiandou and the rest would undoubtedly make a move against them. The Four Sea Spiritual Academies had no grudges with them, but they couldn't be considered friends either. As for Wu Yingying, even Mu Chen couldn't understand her thoughts. No one knew what she would do when she was enraged …
It looked like it wouldn't be easy for them to become the biggest winner this time.
But regardless of anything, those fellows didn't have the qualifications to make him, Mu Chen, feel fear!
The youth's gaze was like a blade, sharp to the point that no one dared to look straight at him.
(The next update will be after midnight. It's not recommended to wait.)