Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1067 - 531: Zhan Tian Is the Key! (3)

He sought solace in his thoughts at this moment. "I'm already here, why the rush!" Chen Xuan mimicked Qingsui's tone, impatience lacing his words.

"Nonsense!" the other retorted. "If you're late, you won't get into the Celestial Eye Forest, and your life will be over." The Cyan Abyss Forest was truly a source of vexation. "I'm already here!" Chen Xuan insisted. "If you keep fussing, we'll definitely be late." Chen Xuan's lips tightened.

"You..." The Cyan Abyss Forest felt a surge of frustration but knew there was no time to spare. He shot Chen Xuan a stern look. "Let's go, towards the clan tree!"

Father and son proceeded towards the clan tree. The Cyan Abyss Forest cautioned, "Behave yourself! This isn't our home; don't provoke those you shouldn't, or you'll disgrace the family. Don't blame your father then." Chen Xuan rolled his eyes. "I know, I know! You've said it countless times. You aren't tired of saying it, but my ears are practically numb from hearing it."

The Cyan Abyss Forest observed his insolence, shaking his head helplessly. His indulgence from Chen Xuan's youth had cultivated this behavior. No choice! After all, he is my son. I can reprimand him, but my affection remains. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gone to such lengths for this opportunity. It's a stroke of luck for Qingsui; most of the family has departed, otherwise, an unworthy son like him wouldn't even stand a chance.

The pair arrived at the entrance! Two colossal brown wooden doors, rumored to be crafted from the shed bark of the ancestral tree. These doors alone required a cultivator below the Peak of the Seventh Layer of the Dao Realm to breach. "Greetings, esteemed Generals!" The Cyan Abyss Forest greeted the two guards at the entrance with a smile. "This is my son, Qingsui, who will be entering the Celestial Eye Forest this time." The ancestral tree itself isn't a place for someone like Qingsui. He lacks both the strength and the requisite status; his sole opportunity lies in entering the Celestial Eye Forest. And for the Tree-man Race, the Celestial Eye Forest resides at the apex of the ancestral tree.

"So strong!" Chen Xuan observed, his senses probing them subtly. He immediately perceived their formidable cultivation: the Peak of the Seventh Layer of the Dao Realm, with the guard on the left even breaching into the Eighth Layer. And they were merely gatekeepers. The two guards meticulously inspected them, and upon confirming everything was in order, coldly stated, "Enter!"

"Thank you, esteemed Generals!" The Cyan Abyss Forest clasped his hands in gratitude before leading Chen Xuan inside. The interior was as bright as day. Crystal Stones were embedded into the walls, emanating a soft, white luminescence. Chen Xuan surveyed his surroundings, noting wooden dwellings and broad streets, all contained within the colossal tree itself.

"Follow me. We'll proceed to the main hall at the center, where everyone entering the Celestial Eye Forest is currently gathering." "Got it," Chen Xuan replied dismissively. Even he knew this much, thanks to the vivid memories of Lan Yanlin's first visit to the Celestial Eye Forest.

Along their path, the streets were eerily deserted, with only a few scattered Tree-men visible. "Dad, has everyone already left?" Chen Xuan whispered, lowering his voice. "Shut up!" The Cyan Abyss Forest abruptly halted, whirling around to fix Chen Xuan with a piercing glare. Fool! How did I end up with such an imbecilic son? That was a family secret, and he blurted it out on a public street. Utterly idiotic! "If you dare utter another word, I'll break your legs, and you won't be going to the Celestial Eye Forest!"

Witnessing his father's expression, Chen Xuan immediately appeared frightened. "I understand, Dad! I'll keep quiet!" "Hmph!" The Cyan Abyss Forest let out a cold snort, averting his gaze, and continued forward. "Phew—" Chen Xuan deliberately exhaled. Seeing this, the Cyan Abyss Forest's anger gradually subsided. "You scoundrel, finally showing some fear!" Simultaneously, he resolved that after this excursion to the Celestial Eye Forest, strict discipline was in order, lest this boy bring immense trouble upon the family. The family's current standing was hard-won, relying on ancestral prestige; any missteps were simply unacceptable.

Approximately half an hour later. The duo reached the central area, where a magnificent azure edifice stood before them. Chen Xuan gazed upwards; the structure boasted ten floors in total. Its exterior was entirely draped in vibrant, verdant vines. Furthermore, he sensed as though these vines possessed a life of their own. "What are you gawking at? Get inside!" The Cyan Abyss Forest urged, leading the way towards the building's entrance. "Strange, are they truly alive?" With a surge of curiosity, Chen Xuan quickly followed.

Both underwent a brief inspection and smoothly entered the building. Dozens of individuals were already present inside. These were the participants for the Celestial Eye Forest this time. Compared to previous years, this was a notable improvement; in past instances, there weren't even a few hundred attendees.

"Hey, Yuanlin, you've arrived!"

At that moment, a middle-aged man's voice echoed from the Cyan Abyss Forest. He promptly strode over, striking up a conversation and laughing heartily with Yuanlin. Meanwhile, Chen Xuan was observing his surroundings. The initial floor was rather sparse, adorned only with a few decorative trees and floral arrangements. The sole prominent feature was a spiraling staircase situated at the core, ascending towards the upper levels. "I never anticipated it would be your family this time; talk about hitting the absolute jackpot," a voice suddenly declared from the left and front. Chen Xuan's attention snapped towards the speaker – it was a young Tree-man. Accessing Qingsui's memories, Chen Xuan instantly recognized him. Hailing from a comparable lineage, his surname was Hong, and his given name was Hong Ling. He was roughly the same age as Qingsui, and the two had maintained a rivalry since their youth. Every encounter between them invariably devolved into a verbal altercation. "How intriguing!" Chen Xuan chuckled, deliberately shifting his posture to convey utter contempt. "If a good-for-nothing like you could gain entry into the Celestial Eye Forest, what makes you think I couldn't?" "You only just managed to break through to the Dao Realm, and now you're getting arrogant?" "Have you forgotten how I soundly defeated you previously?" "Oh, that's right, didn't you once fall to your knees and plead with me for mercy?"