This was a strange tree, six zhang tall and as thick as a water tank. Its roots were twisted and interwoven, and its trunk was dark red, exuding a metallic hardness like that of red copper and blazing gold. Most peculiarly, the tree bark resembled dragon scales, covered in densely packed protrusions.

The branches were robust and gnarled, and the leaves were verdant, each the size of a palm fan, seemingly crafted from jade.

Especially noteworthy were the dozens or so red, peculiar fruits hanging on the branches.

Each fruit was as large as a basketball, shaped like an egg, with fine, scaly patterns on the surface, a deep, blood-like red, resembling giant, strangely shaped eggs.

Clearly, this tree was a rare Spirit Root!

Moreover, it was likely an extremely precious Spirit Root, and the fruits on it should possess some sort of mystical effect.

However, instead of being delighted, Gu Yuan stopped with extreme caution.

After observing carefully for a moment, he noticed something unusual.

His Divine Thought probed forward, and the closer it got to the strange tree, the lower the temperature became, with threads of coolness even emerging around the tree.

This wasn't due to the tree's attribute being cold, but rather because the heat from several dozen miles around was continuously being absorbed by it.

As the heat disappeared, the temperature naturally dropped.

But what kind of Spirit Root could absorb the firepower from dozens of miles around? Even the scorching magma was extinguished, the firepower absorbed, becoming dry and hard.

Undoubtedly, this strange tree must have an astonishing origin!

"Wait..."

Gu Yuan furrowed his brows, vaguely recalling something.

He remembered that there was some record in an ancient, solitary manuscript.

It was said that there existed a Spirit Root in the world called the "Dragon Blood Treasure Tree," which grew from the place where dragon blood dripped. Its bark resembled dragon scales, and its trunk was thick and hard, comparable to refined gold and spiritual iron, making it excellent material for refining Magical Artifacts and even Magical Treasures.

The bark and leaves each had their own effects.

Especially the Dragon Blood Fruit growing on it, which contained the essence of dragon blood, capable of washing the flesh, nourishing the physique, and enhancing the bones, with profound effects.

It could be said that the entire tree was a treasure, and not just any ordinary treasure.

An ordinary Dragon Blood Treasure Tree would be good enough if it reached one zhang in height after thousands of years.

Yet, the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree before him had already reached six zhang, and who knew how many years it had grown.

Dragons in the world were mostly Water Element divine creatures, but a few were also divided into Fire Dragons and Golden Dragons among others, with different affiliations to the five elements.

The tree before him clearly should have grown where the dragon blood of a Fire Dragon had dripped.

"This Dragon Blood Treasure Tree has grown for countless ages, and these Dragon Blood Fruits must have incredible potency, accumulating to an unimaginable level, at least First Grade or Second Grade Spirit Medicine."

Gu Yuan's gaze faintly carried fervor: "If I could pluck just one, even just one, it would be enough to transform me completely!"

Currently, due to repeatedly acquiring Spirit Pet talents, he had undergone multiple transformations, possessing astonishing talents.

Gu Yuan was exceptionally talented in Water Element, Metal Element, Sword Dao, as well as Thunder Attribute and Alchemy Dao.

If he acquired a Dragon Blood Fruit, it would definitely cause another transformation in him!

Moreover, this type of Spirit Fruit could also enhance the strength of his physique, potentially making it so strong that even ordinary Magical Artifacts couldn't harm him at all.

"If Shen Yuming were here and saw this Dragon Blood Treasure Tree, he would probably be beside himself with excitement."

Gu Yuan thought to himself.

Shen Yuming, born in the Poison Dragon Cave, was the disciple of the Venerable Poison Dragon of the Yang Spirit level.

It was said that this person possessed a True Dragon Bloodline, and his astonishing talent was derived from it.

If this person could obtain such a Dragon Blood Fruit, he would surely be able to tap into his potential, enhancing his True Dragon Bloodline, with benefits that were simply immeasurable.

"This Dragon Blood Treasure Tree has been able to grow here peacefully for so many years, unharmed, there must be a reason!"

Gu Yuan pondered, faintly guessing in his mind: "Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are always guarded by Spirit Beasts."

"Such is the case with ordinary Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, let alone the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree."

His bright eyes scanned around: "There is surely some terrifying Spirit Beast or certain danger lurking nearby..."

After scanning around, Gu Yuan discovered nothing.

But he wasn't surprised, after all, if there really was a Guardian Spirit Beast here, it would definitely not be simple. It was normal for him not to find it.

"Well, as precious as the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree is, my life is even more important."

Gu Yuan sighed gently and made a decision:

"In that case, my real body should leave here first, and when I'm far away, I'll use a False Body to test the situation."

"If it works out then, naturally it's for the best. Even if it doesn't, I won't lose anything, and my goal isn't the whole Dragon Blood Treasure Tree but just the fruits on it. I don't need many, one or two is enough, so this way, the difficulty should be reduced somewhat?"

Thinking like this, Gu Yuan bypassed this area and continued forward.

After flying for a thousand kilometers, changing directions several times, confirming no one was following, and leaving no traces, he split off a wisp of white smoke.

The smoke dispersed and quickly formed into Gu Yuan's False Body.

"..."

Gu Yuan stared at the False Body for a few moments, exchanged a look, and then the False Body ascended with Escape Light, transformed into faint smoke, and returned the way it came, flying towards the direction of the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree.

As for Gu Yuan himself, he shared the perspective of the False Body, manipulating it while his true body continued flying into the distance.

After practicing for some time, Gu Yuan's Mirror Flower Water Moon Divine Techniques had become increasingly proficient, and the False Body he condensed grew ever more realistic.

At this moment, the False Body concealed its form and aura entirely. Unless it encountered a cultivator or fierce beast or Spirit Beast with special Divine Techniques, nothing would be discovered.

As it got closer, Gu Yuan became increasingly cautious, feeling some pressure in his heart.

Even his False Body felt the same.

It wasn't his own nervousness but because there seemed to be a special pressure pervading around the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree.

This pressure was like a mountain, heavy and oppressive on Gu Yuan's heart.

"Could this pressure be...?"

The False Body Gu Yuan, thoughtful, glanced at the dry and hard stone ground below, gathered all his aura, presenting himself like a stone, a piece of deadwood, with no aura revealed, extremely low in presence.

What kind of Spirit Beast would possess such strong pressure? The answer was simple. In the Cultivation Realm, typically, only Spirit Beasts belonging to the Flood Dragon species often carried Dragon Might!

Dragons are inherently lustful, and being Divine Beasts, noble and domineering, their dragon bloodlines usually, unwittingly, emanated a certain pressure.

Moreover, the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree was most beneficial to dragon-descended bloodlines.

So, Gu Yuan had reason to speculate that a Flood Dragon was hidden here! Or possibly another Dragon Species!

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