Chapter 646, Plucking the Immortal Fruit

Translator: Silavin

 

When Qin Yichen’s gaze fell upon the Amplifying Bodhi Fruit Tree, he finally saw the complete form of this massive tree.

 

The Amplifying Bodhi Fruit Tree possessed countless branches, and upon each section of these branches, there were obscure yet profoundly mystical patterns that occasionally surfaced.

 

These patterns did not appear to have been carved by Human hands; rather, they seemed innate.

 

The difference between these two possibilities was enormous.

 

Qin Yichen could not determine whether those patterns were truly inherent to the Amplifying Bodhi Fruit Tree.

 

Regarding the origins of the Amplifying Bodhi Fruit Tree, ancient records were rather vague.

 

Some claimed it was an immortal tree from the divine realm. This was somewhat ethereal and impossible to verify.

 

Others said that in ancient times, a great emperor achieved enlightenment beneath the Amplifying Bodhi Fruit Tree, leaving the imprint of his Dao beneath it. This ancient great emperor was later known as Ancestor Bodhi. This, too, could not be verified.

 

The entire tree was filled with green leaves, one cluster piled atop another. As gentle breezes stirred them, the leaves shimmered with green light, as if each leaf contained a new life trembling within.

 

When Qin Yichen’s gaze fell upon the crown of the Amplifying Bodhi Fruit Tree, his pupils suddenly contracted. Among the lush green foliage, points of peach-pink light were flickering.

 

That peach-pink lustre emanated from two fruits brimming with vibrant Life Force!

 

Qin Yichen took a deep breath and swept upward toward the tree. The two legendary fruits said to possess the power to bring the dead back to life came into his view.

 

[Amplifying Bodhi Fruits.] Gazing at the fruits before him, Qin Yichen’s heart surged with excitement. Then, with a swift movement, he plucked one.

 

Just as his arm extended toward the other fruit, the entire Amplifying Bodhi Fruit Tree’s branches suddenly trembled violently, causing his movement to pause.

 

[Forget it, one is enough.\ After a moment’s consideration, Qin Yichen withdrew his arm.

 

The moment he pulled back his arm, he suddenly felt a wave of weakness wash over him, causing his complexion to change dramatically. He knew this was due to using his True Dragon Martial Soul for too long, resulting in excessive consumption.

 

This time, he had used the True Dragon Martial Soul for at least ten minutes. This was several times longer than ever before!

 

This was naturally thanks to obtaining the Jade Clear Ice Soul Spirit Herb from the Twilight Tower previously.

 

However, even so, after such prolonged use of the True Dragon Martial Soul, Qin Yichen could sense that the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl was gradually dimming.

 

He understood that if he could not utilize the True Dragon Martial Soul, he would likely be unable to escape from here. Even with the Jade Pendant, he would not be able to leap out of the abyss.

 

*Whoosh!*

 

With this thought, Qin Yichen dared not hesitate for even a moment. His figure shot backward at tremendous speed. Even though more than half of the Medicine King Grade spirit medicines on the island remained uncollected, he could not afford to worry about that now.

 

*Splash!*

 

The moment Qin Yichen’s figure left the celestial island, the black mist below began spreading like countless demonic tentacles, constantly writhing.

 

[Just what exists in this place?]

 

Gazing at the black mist behind him, Qin Yichen’s body involuntarily broke out in goosebumps. After casting a wary glance at the black mist, his figure swiftly fled into the distance.

 

Fortunately, he possessed the True Dragon Martial Soul. Otherwise, even with the protective charm given by that nameless Elder, entering this place would have been an absolute death sentence!

 

Now, being able to protect himself was already quite remarkable. As for the secrets of the celestial island, they were beyond his current ability to fathom.

 

Just as he crossed the iron chain bridge, within his Dantian, the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl directly dimmed, and the True Dragon Martial Soul fell into dormancy.

 

This directly frightened Qin Yichen into a cold sweat.

 

If the True Dragon Martial Soul had fallen dormant while he was still on the iron chain bridge, he would fall back down.

 

Fortunately, after sensing the change, he had immediately reacted. Otherwise, had he been even slightly more greedy and attempted to collect more spirit medicines, the consequences would have been unthinkable.

 

[Thank goodness I have this Jade Pendant.]

 

Although the True Dragon Martial Soul had fallen dormant, the protective charm continued to shield Qin Yichen from the erosion of the curse.

 

With this thought, Qin Yichen retrieved from his bosom the Jade Pendant the Elder had given him.

 

At this moment, the originally ordinary-looking Jade Pendant had lost all its lustre, becoming so dim that without close inspection, one might mistake it for an ordinary stone!

 

[Damn it!] Seeing the Jade Pendant’s condition, Qin Yichen’s heart tightened.

 

The small Pill Furnace was damaged, fortunately, his harvest from the celestial island gave him reasonable confidence in repairing it. But in the short term, it absolutely could not protect him anymore.

 

If he lost the protection from the Jade Pendant while still within the Fallen God Abyss range…

 

At this thought, Qin Yichen gritted his teeth. His Yuan Energy surged, and his figure shot forward like a streak of light, racing toward the outer perimeter of the Fallen God Abyss.

 

*Crack!*

 

Finally, when he was several dozen kilometres from the Fallen God Abyss, the Jade Pendant in Qin Yichen’s hand crumbled into fragments with a pathetic sound. Using his final breath of strength, he burst out of the Fallen God Abyss’s domain!

 

The moment he escaped the thousand kilometre range of the Fallen God Abyss, the first thing that met Qin Yichen’s eyes were several faces frozen in astonishment and near stupefaction.

 

After all, what were they seeing!?

 

Someone had actually emerged from the Fallen God Abyss!!

 

How was this possible!?

 

Qin Yichen paid little attention to these people’s astonishment. Sensing the harmony between Heaven and Earth, Yuan Energy and his body, he could not help but take several deep breaths of fresh air.

 

This journey into the Fallen God Abyss had been far too perilous. Without relying on the small Pill Furnace, the Jade Pendant given by the nameless Elder, and the True Dragon Martial Soul that ultimately did not disappoint him, he probably couldn’t have even entered the hundred kilometre range of the Fallen God Abyss, let alone set foot on that legendary celestial island and obtain the Amplifying Bodhi Fruit.

 

This time, it was all thanks to that protective charm!

 

Qin Yichen let out a long breath. His gaze turned toward the distant wooden hut, his face bearing a smile of gratitude as he walked over.

 

“Elder…” Approaching the wooden hut, Qin Yichen politely knocked on the door and called out softly. However, somewhat unexpectedly, no response came from within.

 

“Not in?” Qin Yichen furrowed his brows. In his memory, this Elder would still be here even tens of thousands of years later. How could he have left now?

 

“Elder, if it’s inconvenient to visit now, this Junior will find time to visit you again.” After knocking several more times to no avail, Qin Yichen spoke.

 

Subsequently, without dwelling on it further, he mounted the wooden bird, transformed into a streak of light, and disappeared into the horizon.

 

“I… Bloody Hell?! Am I seeing things? Someone emerged from the Fallen God Abyss?” Only after Qin Yichen had completely vanished without trace did those distant, stupefied faces slowly begin to recover their composure.