Chapter 1014 - 949: The Enlightenment Tree Enters the Central Continent

In the following days, Han Yu truly enjoyed a spree of unrestrained joy.

The rebels on either side, the Yin Wraith and Wuxian, continuously provided locations, while he ran rampant committing his deeds everywhere.

The rules visibly entered his Five Elements World, and Artifact Spirit hadn’t closed its mouth for days, frequently holding a bowl to snatch the rules, it was almost addicted to snatching.

"Indeed, it’s their numbers and power that make it convenient."

Artifact Spirit spoke with a smile, this level of efficiency was unmatched by those in the Central Continent.

Han Yu couldn’t help but roll his eyes and said irritably, "Do you think this is a good thing?"

"Why wouldn’t it be a good thing?"

Artifact Spirit asked curiously and puzzled.

Han Yu then revealed a bitter smile, the recent thrill of snatching also indirectly indicated that the rate at which both sides were acquiring rules was higher than theirs.

Doesn’t that mean that, up until now, the number of rules on both sides could at least be double his!

After listening to Han Yu’s explanation, Artifact Spirit’s face immediately fell.

"So, with what you’re saying, we are at a disadvantage after all."

Artifact Spirit slowly sighed.

"Therefore, I can’t let them maintain their advantage, this time, I must seize the Qi Fortune!"

After a moment of silence, Han Yu made a determined decision.

Even if it meant risking everything, he had to secure the Qi Fortune.

As long as no one could challenge his strength in the Central Continent, the Celestial Beings would either have to step down, or watch how he cleared everything.

"Are you confident?"

Artifact Spirit couldn’t help but frown, although they had orchestrated the release of the Inquiry Stone and Enlightenment Tree by the two groups of Celestial Beings.

But conversely, this was also bait thrown to Han Yu.

This round was about who had the upper hand.

Would the Celestial Beings suffer a heavy loss, or would Han Yu lose his life?

According to the Yin Wraith’s explanation, the Celestial Beings had means to temporarily descend upon this group of Faceless Ones.

So Han Yu might have to confront the Celestial Beings in a different manner.

Furthermore, although the Celestial Dao Sect hadn’t shown their abilities yet, it seemed that both sides might not differ much in strategy.

The unknown was as present as ever.

In such circumstances, Han Yu’s chances seemed rather slim.

"Forcefully breaking through definitely won’t work."

Han Yu shook his head, Yan Yi’s group of ten could trap him severely, in a short period, he might have a chance to escape, but if given enough time to set up properly, he might also have to lose his life.

The strength of the group known as Jing Zhe was even more formidable, and they hadn’t even revealed their Dharma Aspects yet, Han Yu even suspected that these five might be even trickier.

"There’s no opportunity for a clever approach."

Artifact Spirit sighed inexplicably.

A clever approach requires the ability to execute it, but looking across the entire Central Continent, there’s no one capable of assisting Han Yu.

Not to mention the people of the Central Continent, even the two groups, the Yin Wraith and Wuxian couldn’t do it.

Han Yu listened with great frustration, this was also what occupied his thoughts at the moment.

Forceful seizure was not feasible.

A clever strategy lacked avenues.

"Old Ghost, come out for a talk!"

Han Yu couldn’t resist calling out for the Wise Elder.

There was a brief silence in the void, after a moment, the Wise Elder’s sigh was heard.

"Don’t ask me, I have no solutions."

This was clearly an open plot, and it had been initiated and orchestrated by them.

They indeed couldn’t find other ways, otherwise, they wouldn’t resort to such a lousy plan.

If they waited for the Celestial Beings to come down before scheming for the Qi Fortune, the opportunity would be long gone.

Because everyone was aware that once the Celestial Beings arrived, they would surely have a clear grasp of the Heavenly Dao’s details, and by then, it would be too late for anything.

"Can’t we summon the Heavenly Dao to lend a hand?"

Han Yu suddenly suggested.

Artifact Spirit appeared delighted upon hearing this, how had it not thought of this?

For such an important matter, that spendthrift should definitely step in, right?

If the Heavenly Dao intervened, wouldn’t the problem easily be resolved?

"What if I said, I can’t contact the Heavenly Dao, would you believe me?"

The Wise Elder sighed even heavier, his tone full of helplessness.

Artifact Spirit’s delighted expression instantly fell, aggrievedly speaking, "You’re just using him, not treating him like a person?"

"If it won’t intervene in such a matter, what’s the use of it?"

Han Yu helplessly held back the indignant Artifact Spirit, "Forget it."

Compared to the endless tricks from both sides, currently, the Heavenly Dao had nothing tangible to offer but him.

It seemed there simply was no other way to say it.

The Inquiry Stone and Enlightenment Tree were not merely used to bait him, they also aimed to lure out the Heavenly Dao.

If it weren’t the case, they wouldn’t have offered it so readily.

It appeared that the Heavenly Dao was destined not to intervene.

After all, it was too consequential.

The Wise Elder, for once, remained silent and taciturn, for indeed this time it was Han Yu’s independent action.

There was absolutely no arrangement, likewise, he couldn’t aid in the slightest.

And the matter was too significant, if Han Yu failed this time, no matter how many mouths he had, there’d be no way to use verbal deceit to save him.

Han Yu’s affairs were already quite public, with just the identity of the proxy of the Heavenly Dao, Han Yu must die.

The more methods Han Yu exposed, the more it proved his weight.

At this moment, a message suddenly came from the Yin Wraith’s side.

The Token trembled, its voice deep, "You must prepare quickly, Yan Yi is planning to bring down the Enlightenment Tree."

"How will he do it? Where? Can we intercept him along the way?"

Han Yu couldn’t help but ask three questions in succession.

...

Western Territory camp.

Yin Wraith wore a grim expression, hiding the Token in his embrace, speaking in a very low voice.

"Transported down from the millstone, if you dare, come and intercept it."

In his sight, the camp’s sky suddenly dimmed, as if shrouded.

The millstone continuously emitted loud noises, countless phantoms appeared between its rotations.

The Yin Wraith could naturally recognize the form of the Enlightenment Tree, he expected Yan Yi to be cautious, but never imagined such an extreme level of caution.

Directly using a sacred artifact to transport the Enlightenment Tree.

In fact, the three questions Han Yu asked were precisely one of the lousy ideas he had considered.

Had he not considered instigating Han Yu to intercept midway?

Even if Yan Yi transferred the Enlightenment Tree through the portal of a small world, it would still be a point to exploit.

If it could be intercepted halfway, it would surely be better than waiting until everything was set up, digging a hole waiting for someone to jump in.

After a sigh from Han Yu through the Token, it went silent.

"Wait for my message then!"

Yin Wraith shook his head, directly cutting off the transmission.

Above the camp, the phantom of the Enlightenment Tree was gradually solidifying, continuously emerging.

In an instant, trees descended from the sky, landing in the camp, where numerous waiting Faceless Ones immediately rushed forward, carrying the Enlightenment Tree and flying towards a certain direction.

Yin Wraith pensively glanced at the direction, considering following.

"Go handle your things."

Suddenly, Yan Yi appeared before him, speaking with a chilling tone.

Yin Wraith’s face turned grim, inhaling deeply before speaking coldly, "Don’t you trust me?"

Yan Yi spoke "expressionlessly," "I trust no one but the Master."

With words spoken to this extent, Yin Wraith could only leave with a grim face.

Outside, Jiu You and Wujiu were waiting for him.

Seeing Yin Wraith’s expression, both felt a chill in their hearts.

"What’s going on?"

Wujiu spoke first.

Yin Wraith turned to look at the camp, reluctantly sighing, "Those ten guys don’t trust us at all."

This was an open exclusion.

From the moment Yan Yi and others appeared, they seemed nothing different from abandoned pawns.

Or rather, if they couldn’t be utilized in some way, they might not even hold the slightest remaining value.

And Yin Wraith wasn’t experiencing the raw killing intent from Yan Yi for the first time either.

Damn it, no longer even concealing it.

If not them, then who?