A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 989 - 975: Hermit Order Leader

The dragon's roar was exceptionally resounding.

Everyone originally planned to retreat, but now they hesitated and stopped their steps of fleeing. Initially, the intention was to avoid the edge because it was unclear whether there was a Dragon Bead here.

But now.

The appearance of this dragon's roar clearly proved there really was something here. Even if it wasn't the Dragon Bead, it was definitely a significant treasure.

Men risk their lives for wealth, birds perish for food.

Seeing there's truly profit to be made, this group of people could even disregard life and death.

The moment the dragon's roar vanished.

The figure of the Giant Dragon emerging from the well slowly dissipated as well.

It was just a phantom, yet it still had the demeanor of an Ancient Fierce Beast.

However, within the phantom.

A blue bead, the size of a ping-pong ball, flew out, attempting to break through the air and escape.

"The Dragon Bead, it's really a Dragon Bead!"

"Damn it, who ambushed me? Don't let me catch you."

"Everyone, make a move, if we get this Dragon Bead, we might directly leap into the Eclipse Moon Realm, and by then the three great families can't do anything to us!"

Shouts rose one after another.

Many people didn't make a move at all, merely watching the excitement without feeling overwhelmed. After all, in the Seven Coiling Hall, Blood Qi and Spirituality were suppressed to the freezing point; using one's means would quickly deplete them, and acting early might not guarantee success.

A common man is innocent, but carrying a jade costs him his life.

The first person to get the Dragon Bead will surely face attacks from everyone.

However, at times like this, there is always someone brave and skilled enough to want to seize the Dragon Bead directly, confident in their ability to keep it.

For example, Machima next to Baiyu.

She risked danger and planned for a long time just for this item. How could she give up now and let others take the initiative?

Machima leapt up like lightning, bursting out incredible strength in an instant, knocking several competitors away and leaping above the Dragon Bead, taking it firmly in her grasp.

After she obtained the Dragon Bead.

She transformed into a bolt of lightning, quickly disappearing over the horizon.

Everyone present was stunned.

Even the two Eclipse Moon Realm experts didn't react; they initially thought they had the situation under control and could easily secure the Dragon Bead after dealing with the man-eating magic tree.

After all, Blood Qi and Spirituality were suppressed.

The group couldn't escape far, like Sun Wukong unable to escape Buddha's Five Fingers Mountain.

Thus, the Dark King and Noela Lane always regarded them as mere competitors, not paying attention to these people who hadn't reached the Eclipse Moon Realm.

"Seems we're the ones being set up this time. Didn't expect hidden among these civilian martial artists is someone with Divine Power."

The Dark King's voice was low and angry: "Noela, if we hold back any longer, we won't catch up with the Dragon Bead."

Noela Lane's face was fiery: "I know, but this ancient tree isn't as simple as you think. After countless years, enriched by the Dragon Bead-infused well water, this tree is now not weaker than an Eclipse Moon Realm being."

The Dark King's pupils contracted.

Indeed.

This tree, irrigated by well water drenched in the Dragon Bead, could not possibly be ordinary. Even an ordinary sapling under countless years of Dragon Qi nourishment would become a giant.

Let alone.

This tree wasn't ordinary to begin with.

Previously, they could easily suppress the ancient tree only because it hadn't fought with full force. Now that the Dragon Bead was taken, the ancient tree would surely attack desperately.

As expected.

After the Dragon Bead was taken by Machima.

The giant tree suddenly moved, countless thick roots stretched from the ground, shooting towards the two Eclipse Moon Realm experts like ground spikes.

On the trunk.

Suddenly, human-shaped fruits emerged.

Once these fruits fell to the ground, they transformed into vicious terrifying creatures, indiscriminately shooting in all directions.

"Damn it, the tree's gone mad, everyone run."

"Go catch that girl who took the Dragon Bead!"

"Yeah, her speed Spirit Technique can't last long, she won't escape the Seven Coiling Hall."

The crowd scattered like birds and beasts.

Now that the benefits were taken away, huge danger remained, unless their brains were faulty, no one would stay.

Even without snatching the Dragon Bead.

Isn't finding other opportunities in the Seven Coiling Hall a good idea?

The two Eclipse Moon Realm experts also wanted to retreat, but the magic tree had targeted them, and under its full strength, they couldn't extricate themselves.

At this moment, they were both anxious and angry.

Gaining nothing, but bearing the blame, this was the most frustrating moment they'd faced since entering the Eclipse Moon Realm.

Baiyu also retreated with the fleeing crowd.

The Seven Coiling Hall was vast, and though Machima communicated with him during her actions, finding her again was difficult.

Besides.

Searching for her now was akin to putting oneself on a hot stove; currently, everyone in the Seven Coiled Palace was searching for her, they didn't need him to join in.

So Baiyu decided to explore by himself for a while.

The Seven Coiled Palace was indeed full of surprises.

He hadn't walked past many palaces before discovering many objects containing strong Spirituality, though their use was unknown.

For example, a dagger seemingly polished from stone.

It emanated strong Spiritual Power, yet couldn't cut through Baiyu's skin, so he tucked it away for now.

He hadn't gone much further.

Before Baiyu suddenly discovered a herb garden exuding rich Spiritual Qi, lush and verdant.

Many Elixirs grew within, though many were withered, they decomposed into the soil, becoming nutrients for their own seeds.

Thus, the entire herb garden brimmed with Spiritual Qi.

With just a glance, Baiyu saw many precious Elixirs, some even matching the Lifeless Grass in rarity and value.

He was about to enter.

But suddenly felt a chill down his spine, body shivering.

This sudden anomaly immediately put him on alert, turning around, he saw in the distance a man cloaked in black watching him.

The leader of the Hermit Order!

At first sight, Baiyu recognized this Cult Leader.

Previously outside the Aerial Garden, he hadn't managed to finish him, unexpectedly meeting here.

"Seems our destiny is quite good, meeting under such circumstances. I come from Water Blue Country, originally invited by the Countess to experience the Free Federation's charm.

But instead encountered an exciting opponent like you.

I heard you're from East Prosperity Imperial.

Your East Prosperity has an old saying, that destiny brings people together across a thousand miles, I think this saying fits the current situation."

The leader of the Hermit Order's voice was weak and androgynous, sounding like a flirt.

Baiyu's face filled with disgust as the Black Moon Blade appeared in his hand: "Then do you know, we in the East Prosperity Imperial have another old saying?"

The leader of the Hermit Order showed a curious expression: "What is it?"

"When friends come from afar, they must be executed no matter how far!"

With that.

The Black Moon Blade turned into an arc and thrust forward.