Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1068 - 532: Entering the Celestial Eye Forest

"You...!"

Hong Ling’s face flushed with fury, and he shot Chen Xuan a venomous glare.

"Hmph!"

"Just you wait until after this Celestial Eye Forest event! I will thoroughly show you the unfathomable gap between us!"

He fixed a cold, harsh stare upon Chen Xuan, speaking with unconcealed animosity.

"Hehe!"

Chen Xuan let out a disdainful scoff and casually shrugged, amusement dancing in his eyes, "With you?"

The surrounding onlookers watched the exchange with a detached air, apparently quite accustomed to such displays. Even the elders representing various families made no move to intervene.

Indeed, these clan competitions were precisely the spectacles they relished witnessing.

"Has everyone assembled?"

A resonant, deep voice boomed, instantly commanding the attention of all present. All eyes turned towards the central spiral staircase, from which an elderly man clad in white robes descended with measured steps.

"Greetings, Esteemed Elder!"

A chorus of voices responded as everyone bowed deeply, their gazes fixed upon the elder with profound reverence.

This venerable individual held the significant responsibility of overseeing the Celestial Eye Forest.

His status within the Tree-man Race was exceptionally lofty; though his name remained unknown to many, even the distinguished Qingyu Xian addressed him with utmost respect as 'Elder'.

"Reporting, Elder, the majority are indeed present," a middle-aged man stepped forward to offer his report.

"Hmm, those absent will be considered to have forfeited their chance automatically. Follow me!"

With his declaration, the elder turned and began ascending the staircase.

Observing his movement, all the Tree-man Race members slated to enter the Celestial Eye Forest promptly followed, heading towards the spiral ascent.

"Remember, exercise extreme caution. We are not the sole parties privy to the existence of the Spiritual Spring; several other prominent families are also aware of its location. You absolutely must secure it; this represents your final opportunity."

Chen Xuan heard the clear, resonating voice of Cyan Abyss Forest echo in his mind.

"Mm!"

After acknowledging the message, Chen Xuan proceeded towards the staircase.

As he navigated the steps, he took a brief survey of the participants. A total of thirty-five individuals were embarking on the journey into the Celestial Eye Forest. The vast majority, twenty-five in number, were cultivators within the Profound Realm. The remaining comprised those who had recently stepped into the Dao Realm, numbering one or two layers, much like his own standing, marking his second entry.

"Tap tap tap..."

The rhythmic percussion of footsteps reverberated through the wooden structure of the stairs.

Soon, the group collectively arrived at the tenth floor.

At this juncture, the elder turned to face them once more. "Your respective elders at home have undoubtedly apprised you of the prevailing conditions within the Celestial Eye Forest."

"However, it remains my solemn duty to issue a stern warning."

He paused momentarily after speaking, his gaze sweeping across their faces, projecting an palpable aura of pressure that settled heavily upon everyone's hearts.

"His strength should be no less than the Peak of the Eighth Layer!"

Sensing this formidable pressure, Chen Xuan made a rough estimation of the elder’s cultivation.

He was taken aback—how could the Tree-man Race boast such a significant number of cultivators at the Peak of the Eighth Layer?

Within Yong’an Prefecture, there were initially only four such experts. Now, another had appeared right here, not even accounting for those actively participating in the Blood Cry Realm.

Upon this realization, their overt strength was demonstrably not inferior to that of Great Yu.

Previously, he recalled Liu Sheng mentioning that the primary credit for Great Yu’s successful containment of perilous regions belonged to the esteemed Star Hall.

It was the unwavering presence of the Hall Master that had guaranteed Great Yu's enduring stability for so many years.

Reports suggested that when the Blood Cry Realm and the Hidden Forest Abyss posed threats, the Hall Master alone single-handedly repelled both factions, preventing their advance.

If that account held true... then the Hall Master's power must unquestionably transcend the Ninth Layer. Precisely which realm he occupied, however, remained a profound enigma.

"No wonder he is acclaimed as the foremost Spirit Cultivator in Great Yu; his power is truly terrifying!"

Chen Xuan sighed inwardly, deeply impressed.

For countless years, the Emperor Yu had been kept in check by the Zhou dynasty, a delicate balance of mutual restraint.

Were it not for the Hall Master's imposing presence, Great Yu might not currently exist in its present form.

"How you choose to contend and compete amongst yourselves is of no concern to me. However, within the confines of the Celestial Eye Forest, you must refrain from unrestrained recklessness. Under no circumstances are you to harm fellow clansmen or damage the primal seedlings—this shall be the absolute boundary! Transgressors... shall face death!"

The single word, 'death'!

It landed with deafening finality, striking terror into the hearts of everyone present and causing visible tremors.

"Yes, Esteemed Elder!"

Heads bowed in unison, and a palpable sense of dread permeated the assembly.

Their respective family elders had, without exception, drilled into them countless times the imperative to avoid causing widespread destruction within the Celestial Eye Forest, to refrain from harming the sacred primal seedlings, and to prevent any fatalities. Any deviation from this, they were warned, would leave them utterly unprotected.

This was an unshakeable tenet established by the Tree-man Race itself.

Even the Clan Leader himself was bound by its decree.

"Hmm!"

The elder nodded, a flicker of satisfaction crossing his features. He then extended his hand, and a cluster of verdant leaves materialized before their eyes. In the subsequent moment, these leaves began to physically expand at an astonishing rate.

"Board the leaves!"

"These enchanted leaves shall transport you to the Celestial Eye Forest!"

Upon hearing the command, everyone scrambled eagerly onto the waiting leaves, Chen Xuan included.

Witnessing their alacrity, the elder channeled his spiritual power towards the apex of the structure, initiating its slow, deliberate opening.

Instantly, the leaves began to emit a gentle green luminescence, enveloping each individual within a protective shield before swiftly gliding out of the edifice.

In a mere blink of an eye, they had vanished completely from the elder’s sight.

"I do hope there shall be some unexpected delights this time around," the elder mused, gazing upwards.

Thirty-five streaks of emerald light soared continuously skyward.

The Celestial Eye Forest was situated atop the highest branches of the ancestral tree, nestled within an enormous leaf.

It was akin to a separate realm entirely.

In truth, passage into the forest's interior was only possible from within this colossal leaf.

Within moments, this very leaf materialized before Chen Xuan's gaze.

Its form was a massive oval.

Estimates placed its dimensions well over ten thousand meters in both length and width.

Upon perceiving the leaf, the surrounding individuals displayed palpable excitement.

Hong Ling, in particular, shot a frosty glare in Chen Xuan's direction.

Hmph!

This time, his objective was clear: elevate the primal seedling's rank and then publicly deliver a severe thrashing to appease his rage.

Meanwhile, Chen Xuan remained unperturbed by Hong Ling's animosity at this juncture.

The Celestial Eye Forest!

He was genuinely curious about the secrets it held.

He pondered how it granted the Tree-man Race their remarkable recuperative powers and Zhan Tian... Chen Xuan harbored a nascent suspicion, but the precise details would only surface once he ventured into the Celestial Eye Forest.