Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 1109, Revealing the Trump Cards

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

“This is…” A flicker of surprise emerged on Yu Zi Yu’s face, but his lips curled into a faint smile. [Finally, they made their move!]

Had they delayed any longer, he might have truly transcended his Tribulation and completed the Seventh Transformation.

However, now, at last, the ones lurking in the shadows had chosen to strike.

In fact, he had been awaiting this with anticipation. He wanted to see just how many had grown greedy enough to dare lay hands on him?

Amused, he glanced at the eerie streak of black like coming at him, but he did nothing.

This was merely a probe; not worth his attention.

After all, the Demon Court of today was no easy prey.

Just then…

“Hmph…” A cold snort echoed across the Starry Sky.

Turning toward the source, Yu Zi Yu spotted a silver radiance rising from the Celestial Realm.

It was a figure.

Clad in silver, the figure stood calmly amidst a hazy moonlit glow.

At this moment, gazing at the eerie black stream streaking through space, the figure gently raised a hand and smacked forward with her palm.

*Booooom…* With an earth-shaking explosion, a silver pillar of light shot out from the delicate palm.

It was Osmanthus, the strongest powerhouse of the Demon Court, who had stepped into Tier-6 two decades ago.

On that day, a cool and gentle moonlight filled the starry expanse, and a graceful figure emerged from the deepest roots of the silver tree in the Celestial Realm.

Osmanthus, Yu Zi Yu’s Apostle, had finally cultivated her Dharma Avatar and ascended to Tier-6.

…

*Booooooom…* A deafening explosion shook the Starry Sky, sending ripples through space.

However, before anyone could react, Osmanthus’ icy voice rang through Heaven, “How dare you strike at the Divine Tree? You seek death!”

As her words fell, Osmanthus’ Dharma Avatar transformed into a streak of gentle moonlight, piercing toward the shadowy figure emerging from the explosion’s aftermath.

Unfortunately, the figure remained elusive.

Furthermore, it was impossible to judge its identity from their form and strength alone.

Be that as it may, the number of Tier-6s in the Western Sector was limited.

Once they exchanged blows, Osmanthus would surely be able to deduce their identity with ease. By then, settling accounts would not be too late.

Thus, without hesitation, without the slightest pause, Osmanthus struck out immediately, chasing straight after the abyssal, black streak.

The sudden clash between the abyssal black streak and Osmanthus’ moonlight seemed to ignite a signal.

*Whoosh…Whoosh…*  A chorus of air-rending sounds echoed through space as figures converged from all directions, their movements centered around Yu Zi Yu.

Each one wore a mask, obscuring their identities—save for one. A ghastly figure cloaked in darkness, exuding an aura so chilling it sent shivers down the spines of onlookers.

At that moment, many powerhouses instantly recognized him.

“I never expected the Ghost Emperor to strike so openly.”

“The Ghost Clan has always been at odds with the Demon Court. Now that the Demon Court’s ruler is trying to break through, how could the Ghost Emperor simply stand by? It’s only natural for him to intervene.”

…

The powerhouses hiding in the shadows broke into discussion, shocked and startled.

Apparently, they had not anticipated that, at the very onset, four Overlords would suddenly make a move.

Even more terrifying, aside from the Ghost Emperor, the other three figures remained deeply concealed.

Most likely, they had used Secret Techniques or Artifacts to obscure their forms.

This, too, was understandable.

Better safe than sorry.

If the Demon Court’s ruler had truly reached the Seventh Order, then their hidden identities might just be their lifeline.

As long as they were not caught red-handed, everything could still be negotiated.

After all, while the vast starry expanse was ruled by the law of jungle, as a top-tier Force, the Demon Court still adhered to certain principles.

…

*Whoosh… Whoosh… Whoosh…* Cutting through the space, three of the figures, aside from the one blocked by Osmanthus, charged toward Yu Zi Yu at an alarming speed.

At the same time—

*Gah gah gah…* A sharp, eerie laughter echoed, as the Ghost Emperor, carrying countless ghostly phantoms, descended like a storm, engulfing everything in his wake.

“I only need one Divine Tree… If you are willing to give it to me, why not let me protect your breakthrough in return?”

It sounded like he was trying to negotiate, yet the Ghost Emperor had already raised his hand.

*Booooom…* With a deafening roar, countless phantoms coalesced into a colossal, illusory claw, reaching out for Yu Zi Yu’s Kabbalah Tree of Life.

[This one has good taste.] Yu Zi Yu silently praised the Ghost Emperor’s keen eye. [Among my five forms, the Kabbalah Tree of Life is undoubtedly the most beneficial to living beings. But… do you really think you can take it?]

As he gazed at the colossal ghostly claw that seemed to overshadow the entire sky, a hint of mockery flickered in Yu Zi Yu’s eyes.

And then, seemingly responding to the Ghost Emperor’s words, a voice, cold enough to freeze the Soul, suddenly rang out across the Starry Sky.

“Does my Master even need your protection!?” Accompanied by a mocking voice, a streak of violet suddenly cut through the Starry Sky.

A moment later, before the Ghost Emperor’s astonished gaze, it slammed into the colossal ghostly claw, erupting with a dazzling violet flash.

*Booooom…* It transformed into countless violet beams, cascading toward the Ghost Emperor like a meteor shower.

“Impossible!” The Ghost Emperor cried out in shock, his voice filled with horror.

It was because his Ghost King Physique, which he had refined over decades, was now being ripped apart by these violet beams.

[Are you freaking kidding me!?]

His Ghost King Physique was one of the most elusive Divine Physique in existence. It could ignore physical attacks and negate most energy-based assaults. However, now, this unknown violet light was tearing through his body.

Right then, as if realizing something, the Ghost Emperor’s voice suddenly turned into a piercing, banshee-like screech, “You… you’re… the Void—!”

However, before he could finish, his voice cut short as the source of the violet beam streaked toward him like lightning.

The figure, sporting a razor-sharp, scythe-like claw, shimmering with violet light, slashed toward the Ghost Emperor, while wings, as thin as cicada wings suddenly unfurled behind him.

The next moment, with a crisp cutting sound, the Ghost Emperor’s body was split in two, much to the horror of everyone.

Of course, this was not the end, for the Ghost Emperor, even being split into four or eight pieces wouldn’t be fatal.

However, the corrosion of the Void Energy made his expression change drastically.

A soul-searing agony surged through him.

For a moment, his sundered form let out an unceasing wail, truly like the anguished howls of a tormented ghost.

However, at that moment, it was not just the Ghost Emperor who had been intercepted, even the other two concealed figures had encountered formidable resistance.