Chapter 549 Taking the Fruit
Dragon Bone Reef, Jiaoren Tribe territory.
Yu Jiao brought Qin Ming and the other two to the Reef Entrance.
Many Tide Demon Guards of the Jiaoren Tribe were stationed here.
Those Demon Guards responsible for guarding the Array Formation, upon seeing Yu Jiao bringing three Jiaoren over, immediately and respectfully saluted:
"Subordinate greets Great Commander!!"
"Who are these three?"
"Impudent! Does this Commander need to report to you when I handle affairs? This is a clan secret, it's not your place to know, quickly let us pass!" Yu Jiao shouted sternly, immediately scaring the Demon Cultivator guarding the Formation until his scalp went numb.
"Yes, yes, yes, Subordinate knows his mistake!" The group of Demon Guards hurriedly took out tokens, opened the Grand Formation on the Island, and welcomed them inside.
After some understanding, Qin Ming also learned that these Jiaoren Tribe members inherited a Bloodline System, calling themselves 'Dragon Blood Descendants'. The higher the Bloodline Inheritance, the more complete the vertical Dragon Mark imprinted on their foreheads, and the higher their Cultivation Level and Strength.
High Bloodline Jiaoren completely suppressed the lower-level clansmen in all aspects, controlling their life and death.
Qin Ming and the others passed through the Formation detection and entered the interior of the Jiaoren Tribe without any issues.
Afterwards, they found a Coral Reef to settle down.
The Jiaoren Tribe also had many clansmen, and no one paid any Attention to the sudden addition of three clansmen.
"Two Fellow Daoists, I didn't expect such a change to occur on the Island. The three of us will Action separately to go to the three Forbidden Grounds. After finding out the location of the Heart-Questioning Fruit Tree, we will immediately meet up and take Action." Li Qian Jie was not one to be indecisive, and immediately had a Plan.
But in the next moment.
They saw Qin Ming directly say, "No need to search, that Heart-Questioning Fruit Tree is in the Tide Sound Grotto-heaven."
"Oh? Daoist Friend Qin, why do you say this?" Xiao Xun's expression became serious, and she couldn't help but ask.
Li Qian Jie was also surprised. He had planted spies in the Archipelago for hundreds of years to search, but had not confirmed the location of the Heart-Questioning Fruit Tree.
Qin Ming was landing on the island for the first time, and was extremely certain in saying the Spirit Fruit's location.
This had completely exceeded his scope of understanding.
"Qin is a Spirit Plant Master. I have some perception of the Aura emitted by Spirit Plants, more or less." Daoist Friend Qin replied indifferently, "But it seems that the Late Stage Fourth Rank Great Demon of the Jiaoren Tribe is also in Secluded Cultivation within it. If we rashly enter, it is estimated that we will alarm this ferocious beast." Qin Ming said calmly.
Li Qian Jie was also taken aback when he heard this, "Ah? Really? I didn't expect Daoist Friend Qin to have such abilities."
Immediately, after the three discussed for a while.
Li Qian Jie still decided to Slaughter the Blood Jiao Tribe's Crown Prince, creating a greater contradiction, taking the opportunity to lure out the Rifting Sea Ancestor who was in Secluded Cultivation.
Then the three would Seize the Opportunity to steal the Heart Questioning Fruit.
"By the way, what do you think could have Infiltrated Dragon Bone Reef before us, and even entered the Dragon Burial Abyss?" Li Qian Jie immediately remembered something and suddenly asked.
"This matter reveals some strangeness, perhaps it was done by someone within the Demon Clan." Xiao Xun analyzed, "After all, besides you and me, there are only a few High-Level Nascent Soul Cultivators in the Outer Sea, but to be able to retreat unscathed in the Jiaoren Tribe's territory, it is basically impossible unless it is a Late Core Formation Stage."
Qin Ming was not clear about this, so he did not make many comments.
However, this matter revealed many strangeness more or less.
After staying on the Reef for several days.
Li Qian Jie decided to personally go to the Borderlands of Two Clans to carry out his Plan.
While Qin Ming and Xiao Xun secretly waited for an opportunity.
…
Time slowly passed.
Five days later, shocking news came that the Blood Jiao Tribe's only Crown Prince had died at the hands of the Jiaoren.
Moreover, his death was extremely gruesome, even his head and Monster Core were dug out.
This completely ignited the Blood Jiao Tribe's anger.
South of Dragon Bone Reef, within the Blood Serpent Clan Territory.
Bang!
A tall and sturdy figure stood within the Great Hall, and with a casual blow, he crushed more than ten Demon Cultivators, turning them into a cloud of blood mist.
"Who!!"
"Who killed my son!"
"This Seat will definitely extract his soul and refine it, crush his bones and scatter his ashes!"
The Demon Cultivators standing in the Great Hall were all trembling with fear from his furious might, not daring to breathe loudly.
"Re-Reporting to Blood Dragon Ancestor, I saw it with my own eyes, it was…it was done by the Jiaoren Tribe to the north!" A Demon Cultivator below reported in a trembling voice in order to save his life.
"Humph! These conceited mongrels! This King has not yet sought Trouble with them, yet they dare to go further."
"Pass down This King's order, assemble the army and attack north!"
With Blood Dragon Ancestor's order, countless Demon Clan armies set out, crossing the boundary and starting a war against the Jiaoren Tribe. The long-standing grievances between the two major Demon Clans of Dragon Bone Reef completely erupted.
Li Qian Jie's Action was like throwing down a powder keg, completely detonating Dragon Bone Reef.
For a Time.
The Blood Jiao Tribe and the Jiaoren Tribe broke out in an unprecedented Great War of life and death.
Suddenly, Demon blood dyed the Lightless Sea Region red.
…
On the other side, inside the Jiaoren Tribe.
As the Great War between the two clans fell into an unprecedentedly fierce Battlefield, even Qin Ming and Xiao Xun, who were disguised as Second Rank Demon Cultivators, were summoned to the Plaza.
Not long after.
A figure wearing a phoenix crown, with an extremely noble temperament and appearance, dragging a long palace dress, paced slowly to the Treasure seat above.
Above her forehead, there was an almost complete Dragon Mark.
This person was Dragon Lady, who held great power within the Jiaoren Tribe. Her Cultivation Level was at the Fourth Rank Mid Stage, and her Strength was comparable to a Human Race Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.
Adding her special High-Rank Bloodline, even looking at the Outer Sea, her true Strength was also ranked in the top ten.
Her ice-cold blue eyes slowly swept across the crowd gathered in the Plaza, and she Speak:
"This time, the Blood Jiao Tribe suddenly launched a large-scale war against our clan, it must be someone Sowing Discord from within."
"Don't let This Palace find out who did it, otherwise I will definitely crush his bones and scatter his ashes!"
"Now the Blood Jiao Tribe's offensive is fierce. Anyway, there will Certainly be a decisive battle between the two clans, so let's use this battle to determine the outcome!"
"Warriors of the Jiaoren Tribe! Show This Palace your courage!"
As her voice fell, deafening battle roars resounded through the clouds above the densely packed Plaza.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
Then the army set off, rushed to the bloody Battlefield.
Dragon Lady looked at the Demon Clan army below, her Attention flickering, her brows furrowed, lost in thought.
Qin Ming and Xiao Xun took the opportunity to Secretly slip away, which was an easy task for the two of them.
Soon.
Li Qian Jie also rushed back and met up with the two of them.
"It's really strange, things have developed to such an out-of-control Situation, Why hasn't the Jiaoren Tribe's Rifting Sea Ancestor come out of Secluded Cultivation yet?" Li Qian Jie was gloomy, unable to understand.
Qin Ming immediately said, "In Qin's opinion, that Rifting Sea Ancestor is in all likelihood at a critical moment of breakthrough, and cannot be easily interrupted."
"Even when the clan is encountering a Life and Death Crisis, he still doesn't show his face."
"This Palace thinks Daoist Friend Qin's words make sense, otherwise…shall we take advantage of the chaos to go to the Eastern Tide Sound Grotto-heaven to investigate?" Xiao Xun also agreed with Qin Ming's point of view.
Li Qian Jie Nodded, "We can only do this."
The figures of the three disappeared from the spot, taking advantage of the Great War between the two clans, and flew towards the Eastern Tide Sound Grotto-heaven without leaving a Sign.
At the Same Time.
The Blood Jiao Tribe's Blood Dragon Ancestor, carrying overwhelming anger, had already killed his way into the Jiaoren Tribe's territory.
Under the terrifying Strength of a Late Stage Fourth Rank Demon Saint, the Battlefield was filled with a Bloody Storm, almost a one-sided Situation.
Dragon Lady manifested her Demon Race True Form, exchanged a few blows with him, but was instantly repelled, not even a match for a single exchange.
Demon blood flowed from the corner of her mouth as she angrily rebuked, "Stupid Old Guys, can't you see that someone is Sowing Discord?"
"Humph! This Seat only knows that it was your Jiaoren Tribe who killed my son, and the evidence is conclusive!"
"Tell Rifting Sea, that Old Guy, to come out and fight This Seat! Dare to kill my son, This Seat will never rest until one of us is dead!"
The Blood Jiao Crown Prince that Li Qian Jie Slaughtered was his only Bloodline Inheritance, which almost caused Blood Dragon Ancestor to lose his mind, and he was already bloodshot.
Dragon Lady was also secretly anxious. At this moment, Rifting Sea Ancestor was at a critical juncture of breakthrough, and apart from him, no one in the clan could fight him.
Watching countless Jiaoren clansmen die tragically at the hands of Blood Dragon Ancestor, her face was filled with shock and anger.
On the other side.
Qin Ming and the other two had Secretly Infiltrated the Tide Sound Grotto-heaven. The Demon Guards and Restrictions around it were like decorations to the three Great Cultivators.
As the three went deeper.
They were surprised to find that this place was actually composed of a huge Coral Reef group that could absorb Star Power.
The Spirit Vein Environment seemed to be even better than outside.
"Daoist Friend Qin, are you sure the Heart-Questioning Fruit Tree will be in this place?" Li Qian Jie couldn't help but ask.
His series of operations still had an effect, provoking a Great War between the two clans. Most of the Demon Guards were all sent out to fight, and they had no Time to care about this place at all.
"Qin's feeling is not wrong, if we continue to move forward for several more li, we should be able to reach the destination." Qin Ming said without any emotional fluctuations.
"Really!" The other two heard this and immediately perked up, continuing to conceal their Sign and move deeper inside.
Not long after, the vision of the few people suddenly brightened.
A huge Cavern Space appeared in front of them.
They saw a Deep Pool in the center of the Cavern. A huge black bone frame floated in the pool water. In the center of it, a two-foot-tall Spirit Plant was growing.
This Spirit Plant emitted astonishing Spirit Qi, and a rosy red light mist condensed on it, dense and swirling, and did not disperse.
On the emerald green Branches, four azure blue jade-like Spirit Fruits were condensed, each the size of an egg, emitting a vast Dao Essence.
"Fifth Order Heart Questioning Fruit!"
Seeing this Spirit Plant, a fanatical smile appeared on Li Qian Jie's scarred face.
He said somewhat impatiently, "Pavilion Master Xiao, according to our previous agreement, you will take the Fruit."
"In addition, Li has contributed the most to this trip, it's not too much to share two Spirit Fruits, right?"
"The remaining Spirit Fruits will be one each for Daoist Friend Qin and you."
Qin Ming and Xiao Xun exchanged glances, and immediately Nodded and agreed.
After all, this fellow Li Qian Jie had Prepared and Planned for this matter for a long Time, and it was reasonable for him to take one more.
Li Qian Jie's eyes revealed excitement. In fact, what he was thinking was that if many Spirit Fruits were formed, he would take a few more.
But now there were only four, and after weighing the pros and cons, he had no choice but to do so.
Originally, he had Planned to use the characteristic of the Heart Questioning Fruit withering immediately after leaving the Branches to restrain Qin Ming, but now it was no longer needed.
But Qin Ming's Attention flickered, but he set his sights on the Fruit Tree.
However, in the next moment.
Just when Xiao Xun took out a jade Ruyi Spirit Treasure of emerald green color, preparing to step forward to take the Fruit, an unexpected change suddenly occurred!
Boom rumble!
Dark Clouds densely covered the firmament, and terrifying thunder, unexpectedly began to gather and brew in the sky above Tide Sound Grotto-heaven.
Soon, a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation descended.
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