Underneath this great tree, nearly all that is buried are skeletal remains, each entwined with tree roots.
Evidently, these skeletons were nutrients for the growth of this tree.
Such a bizarre tree.
Baiyu was seeing it for the first time.
The canyon indeed matches the diary's description, extremely dangerous and uncanny.
However.
This scene did not affect Baiyu's mood to continue digging, as he completely unearthed the soil around the tree's roots.
The roots of the tree were exceptionally lush.
Each large root was tied to a white skeleton, mostly animal remains, with a few humanoid organisms.
Amidst these lush roots.
A small golden fruit appeared and disappeared.
Baiyu recalled the scene on the riverbank, where after a group of animals died, a plant bore golden fruit, incessantly absorbing blood.
It seems that these plants that can bear golden fruit require blood absorption.
And that peculiar fragrance they emit upon maturity is indeed, as Baiyu thought, meant to lure living beings.
This golden fruit was much smaller than the previous one.
Baiyu pondered how many types of plants produce golden fruit, or if this golden fruit simply exists in a parasitic status.
He did not rush to harvest the fruit.
There must be a guardian beast lurking near the golden fruit, this one seeming immature, else it'd attract many animals upon ripening.
Carefully checking the surroundings.
Baiyu found no guardian beast, making him more cautious not to act impulsively.
Yet, the golden fruit was still exposed.
Leaving it wasn't suitable, and Baiyu couldn't spare the time to wait for its maturity.
Once he confirmed the absence of danger.
Baiyu cautiously approached the roots, and with one swift motion, grabbed the golden fruit.
No extraordinary situation occurred.
He briskly plucked the golden fruit and stored it in the Living Iron Storage Box, executing the action proficiently and swiftly.
Soon.
He took the fruit and left without hesitation.
However, as soon as the fruit detached from the earth and tree, suddenly the entire canyon began to tremble, its once-flourishing flowers wilting, the ground cracked, and the once-vibrant canyon became desolate.
In an instant.
The squirrels on the tree began to chirp aggressively, emitting fierce and savage sounds.
The roots connected skeletons into a small giant, charging towards Baiyu.
The tree was uprooted.
Vines like sharp swords launched a ferocious attack at Baiyu.
This change was indeed unexpected.
However.
Baiyu had anticipated this outcome, igniting flames on his right fist as the tree approached.
Crack!
With a punch, the fire formed a dragon, crashing mightily into the tree trunk.
This attack.
Nearly depleted Baiyu's spiritual power, yet its potency was remarkable, knocking the entire tree back several meters.
However, it didn't kill the tree.
Soon.
The ancient tree manipulated the giant formed by the white bones, once again attacking Baiyu, clearly targeting the golden fruit he took.
After losing the golden fruit, it seemed to be jolted awake.
Like someone in deep sleep suddenly being slapped several times.
The canyon's terrain was narrow.
Baiyu fled over a dozen meters, yet the tree relentlessly pursued, leaving no escape space.
The entire canyon was filled with eerie whispers.
After the flowers withered, these whispers became more pronounced, seemingly sealing the canyon entrance with mysterious power.
The only way out.
Was to kill the strange ancient tree.
Baiyu prepared to use Black Moon Death Struggle, dragging this tree into the Black Moon Realm to gradually wear it down.
Suddenly, his right arm expanded twice its size, muscles like golden castings swelling, exuding irresistible strength.
Boom!
Baiyu took advantage, punching at the tree behind him, the golden fist like a dagger, seamlessly piercing the trunk, creating a basin-sized gap.
The bone giant instantly fell apart.
Baiyu retrieved his fist, the tree trunk cracking inch by inch, pieces falling onto the ground.
Crash.
Within seconds, the strange and terrifying giant tree disintegrated.
Baiyu was stunned, looking at his right hand, shining with golden light, filled with extravagance, like an RMB warrior in a third-rate browser game.
"My Qilin Arm…"
He murmured, amazed by the overwhelming destructive power.
Was this the power of golden blood?
The tree, if classified by human levels, would be at Tier Four peak.
Comparable to the full-strength of Jiang Han, Wulin, and others.
Yet Baiyu.
Without relying on anything else, simply with one punch, instantly killed the adversary, which was unimaginable.
For a moment.
Baiyu had a change of heart.
Initially, he only wanted to quickly acquire golden blood, achieving full golden transformation and leave.
However.
After witnessing the power of golden transformation.
Baiyu now wished to collect as much of the golden fruit, or rather golden blood, to achieve full-body transformation.
This golden transformation wasn't uncontrollable.
It wouldn't interfere with daily life or have detrimental effects on his body.
Golden blood evidently enhances the body positively.
Especially with such formidable strength, as Martial Artist seeks transcendent power beyond the ordinary.
Faced with this opportunity.
Baiyu couldn't pass it up.
After killing the tree, the eerie aura within the canyon persisted; Baiyu didn't linger.
The place was ominous.
Staying might lead to more unforeseen events.
Baiyu tidied up briefly, taking advantage of the tree's demise as the canyon's restrictions vanished, quickly leaving.
Returning to the forest.
Baiyu found a secluded safe spot and began to consume the small golden fruit.
Compared to the previous one.
This one was significantly smaller, only one-third the size of the last, evidently due to its immature state.
However.
At this point, Baiyu wasn't picky.
He directly ingested the golden fruit.
Immediately.
His entire body felt aflame, surging forces emerging. At this moment, his left hand began to transform, gradually undergoing golden transformation.
The process didn't take long.
In mere minutes, Baiyu completely absorbed the golden fruit.