Zhuoyouzhai. 6, Yaoshou Zhengba

Author: Yumuo
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The plants summoned by the Tree Emperor were instantly turned to ash by the fire crows. Before he could escape the encirclement of the fire crows, they had already charged toward the Tree Emperor under the command of the little monster. The surging flames and scorching fire winds pressed the Tree Emperor to the brink, making him feel extremely stifled and gradually thirsty. His heart was filled with killing intent. With a flick of his wrist, a long sword emitting a silver glow appeared in his hand. The blade's light ripples like water waves, and with a stroke as swift as lightning, several fire crows were chopped in half, bursting into flames in the air with a "poof!"
However, the deaths of a few fire crows did him little good. The blade's light swept out wave after wave like the tide, transforming into a sea of fire in the air and covering the fire crows circling around him. The Tree Emperor glanced aside and noticed that the sky in all directions had become dark and filled with countless fire crows. Although he could still survive for now, it made his heart anxious. In contrast, the little monkey and the little monster were relaxed and leisurely. The little monkey was holding a huge fruit, greedily devouring it with drool flying, occasionally handing it to the little monster to eat. It seemed the two had already forgotten their past grievances after enduring hardship together.
In the meantime, another group of fire crows flew over from a distance. Every fire crow tree here was home to a group of fire crows, who had just gone out to forage but had mostly returned now. The Tree Emperor's situation was growing increasingly dangerous. Fireballs erupted in the air from time to time, each one marking a fire crow killed by the Tree Emperor. Meanwhile, his face grew more grim. His once delicate skin now resembled the bark of a tree hundreds of years old. No sweat was visible on his face, but his hair had become dry and brittle.
Suddenly, the Tree Emperor drew back his long sword and unleashed a surge of fiery light around him to protect himself, preventing the fire crows from getting close. Even in this dangerous situation, there was not a trace of panic in his eyes. He calmly observed the surroundings. Unfortunately, there were simply too many fire crows, leaving no room for escape. Perhaps these fire crows had been here for thousands of years, their lives growing monotonous, and now they had taken the Tree Emperor as a toy, unwilling to give up so easily.
Fire crows had no natural predators here, and there was ample food. After so many long years, they had multiplied to an uncountable number. With the Tree Emperor's cultivation level, it was impossible for him to eradicate them all. The Tree Emperor held his breath, as the air he inhaled was scorching hot. His magical ability to summon plants was useless here. No matter what plants he summoned, they would be instantly burned to ash by the fire crows in the crowd.
With one hand shielding himself, the Tree Emperor silently grew roots beneath his feet, anchoring himself deep into the soil. This was the Dragon Palace's garden, where nutrients and moisture were exceptionally abundant. After a while, his color slowly returned, but he still had no idea how to escape.
The Tree Emperor and the fire crows were locked in a stalemate for now, but over time, the Tree Emperor would inevitably fall victim to them. The fire crows watched the Tree Emperor's side with predatory eyes, ready to swoop down at the slightest sign of weakness. The Tree Emperor's strength and power...