My gorgeous wife Chapter 1997 - 1965: Ancient Tree

Li Chen's presence was once again noted by all onlookers.

For Li Chen, with the threat from the pursuer behind him eliminated, he was no longer concerned about Tian Yi's safety.

Frankly speaking, Li Chen felt quite confident in Tian Yi's abilities; he trusted her more than anyone else.

This was because, in this desolate location, everyone's Cultivation was suppressed—everyone except Tian Yi!

Furthermore, Li Chen was aware that once Tian Yi unleashed her full power, the terrifying extent of her might would likely surpass all imagination.

Only the Ancient Elders and exceptionally powerful beings were privy to Tian Yi's existence and would likely target her.

That expert from the Ghost Race was probably one such individual.

However, it appeared that due to some apprehension, the Ghost Race expert decided to withdraw.

Although Li Chen was unaware of the precise motive, he suspected it might be connected to the Heavenly Dao.

After all, regardless of the circumstances, the Heavenly Dao had once held the supreme position in the Supreme Asura Realm and was arguably the most formidable among the Seven Realms.

Before such a formidable entity, even in its absence, all beings, particularly those ancient Elders, would still exhibit a degree of reverence.

"This Ancient Battle Realm..."

As Li Chen strolled along the road, he became contemplative.

Indeed, ever since setting foot on this ancient continent, Li Chen had harbored suspicions.

Legend had it that three of the Seven Realms were utterly obliterated, and the Supreme Asura Realm was fractured, eventually becoming the current Heaven Realm. Yet, this remained mere legend, with no concrete records detailing the true outcome.

His prior experience with "Eternity Dream" had only revealed fragmented glimpses, lacking a definitive conclusion.

So, had those three Realms truly disintegrated completely?

And what precisely was this Ancient Battle Realm?

Li Chen even mused that the Ancient Battle Realm might be one of those Realms rumored to have collapsed in antiquity, or perhaps it was formed from the dispersed remnants of the three shattered Realms.

The reason for this speculation was the sheer immensity of the landmass—so vast that it was in no way inferior to a Great Realm.

If such a continent existed in ancient times, there wouldn't have been merely Seven Realms; such a landmass would rightfully be recognized as the Eighth Realm!

Li Chen's conjecture was not unfounded.

After all, it was only after the conclusion of the Ancient Era that this continent was discovered, and the Four Emperors had also vanished within it, their ultimate fates remaining unknown.

Perhaps, this theory was the most plausible explanation.

"Hm?"

Just as Li Chen was immersed in his thoughts, a significant disturbance erupted from a location not far ahead.

It sounded as if some colossal prehistoric creature had made its appearance.

With a single glance from his Eye of the Dao, Li Chen observed a group of cultivators desperately struggling against an unseen force.

Curiosity piqued, Li Chen cautiously moved closer.

From a distance, Li Chen had perceived nothing out of the ordinary, but upon approaching, he abruptly realized the presence of an invisible Domain directly ahead. The instant he entered this Domain, an immense and terrifying pressure descended from above, bearing down heavily upon his shoulders.

"Crack!"

Li Chen's feet immediately sank into the ground, and even the bones throughout his body emitted sharp cracking sounds.

Even Li Chen's physique, with his advanced level of Cultivation, suffered such an impact, let alone anyone else.

Li Chen noticed numerous bloodstains scattered across the ground not far from him.

Evidently, individuals unable to withstand this overwhelming pressure had been instantaneously crushed into pools of gruesome blood upon their entry.

Among those who managed to enter this area, there were indeed many skilled cultivators; even in the face of such immense pressure, they were barely holding on. Li Chen observed that many were still striving to advance forward.

Only after stepping into this peculiar space did Li Chen discern, in the distance, an ancient tree that was not particularly conspicuous.

The Ancient Tree appeared remarkably simple and unadorned, yet the Vital Energy radiating from its entirety possessed the power to shake the very heavens and earth.

He subtly eased his senses, and even Li Chen couldn't suppress a look of astonishment.

He discovered that the perceived pressure was, in fact, not pressure at all, but an unimaginably dense concentration of Heaven and Earth Essence!

Merely by relaxing his senses momentarily, Li Chen felt the Heaven and Earth Essence surging into his body with such force that it threatened to tear him apart.

It was important to remember that although Li Chen's Cultivation was still at the Kuotian Realm, the depth and density of his Yuan Force were in no way inferior to that of an ordinary Soul Realm expert.

Despite all this, in this exceedingly brief span of time, an internal explosion felt imminent for Li Chen, threatening to tear him apart from within.

Were it not for the peculiar, seemingly sealed nature of this environment, which prevented the Heaven and Earth Essence from dispersing, Li Chen felt its sheer density was so immense it could nourish cultivators across multiple planets.

Heaven and Earth Essence, a substance born from the ultimate condensation of the spiritual energy found between the heavens and the earth.

Typically, only exceptionally rare, spirit-rich locales would yield even a minuscule amount. Throughout his entire Cultivation journey thus far, Li Chen had only witnessed Heaven and Earth Essence on a mere handful of occasions.

One such instance occurred on the Tian Shang Star Continent's Hundred Clans Battlefield, and another was associated with the Mo clan.

However, none of those past encounters could hold a candle to the Heaven and Earth Essence present here.

The concentration here had reached a level so profound it could literally crush cultivators to death. Just how potent was it, really?

What astonished Li Chen even further was the observation that the closer one approached the ancient tree, the more intensely the surrounding Heaven and Earth Essence seemed to thicken.

These cultivators, too, had surmised that this awe-inspiring Heaven and Earth Essence most likely emanated from that very Ancient Tree.

From this, a straightforward deduction emerged.

That Ancient Tree was undoubtedly a Top Level Treasure!!

"No wonder they are willing to risk their lives for it." Gazing at the few cultivators battling their way forward, Li Chen could only offer a rueful smile and a shake of his head.

The pursuit of Cultivation Resources was an inescapable predicament for any cultivator.

Imagine the astonishing Cultivation Speed one could achieve if they possessed such potent Heaven and Earth Essence perpetually at their disposal.

Even Li Chen found his own heart beginning to race with a touch of excitement.

"Ah, this is indeed a fortunate discovery," the Two-Yi Yin Yang Mirror couldn't help but interject at this moment. "I sense that if you manage to acquire this tree, all the accumulated wounds and losses we have endured over the years can be fully restored, allowing us to return to our former Peak state."

"Even you lot desire it?" Li Chen's eyes narrowed slightly. Without question, anything that could pique the interest of Supreme Treasures was surely a heavenly artifact of immense power.

"Can you discern the origin of this Ancient Tree?"

"We cannot," the Supreme Treasures housed within Li Chen's body conferred amongst themselves for a period, ultimately reporting that they had never encountered an Ancient Tree quite like this one before.

"Perhaps, I might have some inkling." After a moment's pause, the Three Lives Everything Armor slowly offered its clear, light voice.

"Old Third, you recognize it?" the Primordial Heavy Water inquired, sounding surprised, as even she had never laid eyes on such an Ancient Tree.

"I cannot say for certain either," the Three Lives Everything Armor responded, its voice trailing off slightly. "It is merely a suspicion. While my main body is capable of nurturing all forms of life, an existence of this nature is entirely beyond my capacity to gestate. It is highly probable that it exists on the same tier as us."

"On the same tier as a Supreme Treasure?"

Li Chen's expression flickered, as the single sentence uttered by the Three Lives Everything Armor contained a significant amount of vital information.