I Truly Am The Villian - Chapter 1267: 1266: The Legacy of the Wood God Ju Mang, Secret Revelations

Chapter 1267: Chapter 1266: The Legacy of the Wood God Ju Mang, Secret Revelations

He picked up Tyrant Shadow, the blade’s intent was raging.

The long blade swept through the void, Xu Zimei raised Tyrant Shadow high, and the blade slashed fiercely onto the dead tree trunk.

However, it didn’t cause the slightest ripple, and the tree trunk actually absorbed all the blade intent.

Xu Zimei frowned again, as he was about to raise the blade once more, the Old Tree unexpectedly opened its eyes.

“Young man, stop slashing, my old bones can’t take the torment,” the Old Tree said with a smile.

“Who are you?” Xu Zimei asked.

“Since you’ve come to Rihua City, which is my home, shouldn’t you first introduce yourself?” the Old Tree chuckled.

Then continued, “Never mind, even if you tell me your name, I probably haven’t heard of it.”

“And who are you?” Xu Zimei asked.

“Just an old dead tree, I have no name,” the Old Tree replied with a laugh.

“Young man, you have come here seeking the Wood God’s inheritance, haven’t you?”

Xu Zimei said nothing, which was an acknowledgment.

“I know where the Wood God’s inheritance is, but in exchange,” the Old Tree extended a branch, pointing at the Tree of Life above Xu Zimei’s head, it said.

“I want that tree.”

“Impossible,” Xu Zimei flatly rejected.

The Tree of Life was of great use to him; he couldn’t possibly give it away freely.

“I will find the Wood God’s inheritance myself,” Xu Zimei said.

“Clear the path ahead.”

“Since you cannot agree, then I cannot easily give way,” the Old Tree shook its head and smiled.

“Nothing left to discuss then,” Xu Zimei said lightly.

He raised Tyrant Shadow in his hand again, endless blade intent crisscrossed down, the blade intent shattered the void and surged toward the Old Tree.

The Old Tree extended its branches, emitting a series of crackling sounds, as if they hadn’t moved in ages.

The Old Tree’s branches expanded and annihilated all the blade intent.

Xu Zimei’s Power Vortex was spinning wildly within him.

The Heaven-Shaking Giant behind him rode the wind and waves, charged through the void, and directly hugged the old tree trunk, attempting to uproot it.

Rooted deep underground, the Old Tree remained motionless despite the Heaven-Shaking Giant’s roaring.

The Old Tree’s countless branches fell like ropes, binding the Heaven-Shaking Giant completely.

With forceful restraint, there was a resounding boom, and the Heaven-Shaking Giant was thoroughly annihilated.

Xu Zimei snorted coldly, the Old Tree’s strength was unexpectedly beyond his expectations.

“During the era of Ancient Gods Seeking the Dao, the Wood God planted a tree, and through the Primordial Era, the sapling grew into a giant.

In ancient times, trees gained intelligence, I have cultivated for countless years, spanned numerous eras, how can you, a junior, handle me.”

The Old Tree lightly laughed, “I do not wish to tarnish my reputation by seizing your Tree of Life.

I offered the inheritance as an exchange.

Consider it, young one.”

“If you were truly so powerful, how would you now be in a dead state,” Xu Zimei chuckled.

“You still need this Tree of Life to prolong your life.”

“Young one, I advise you kindly, do not push your luck,” the Old Tree ceased its smile and responded.

“Push my luck?” Xu Zimei slightly shook his head.

He took a few steps back, smiling, “Since you are nearing the end of your days, let me send you off.”

The Tree of Life above Xu Zimei’s head recoiled, and the next moment, with no longer anything blocking it, boundless death energy surged.

The death energy invaded and corroded.

Around Xu Zimei, the Principle of Death was surging.

“If you cannot block the death energy, why not embrace death, what harm is there!”

When the Principle of Death erupted, his figure vanished, and he became one with the death energy emitted by the Death Flowers.

Under his guidance, the speed of the gathering death energy grew faster and faster, until finally, a death storm raged fiercely.

All rushed towards the Old Tree, the aura of death came crashing forth, and the Old Tree’s expression was aghast.

Th𝗂𝗌 𝗰h𝖺pṯ𝕖r 𝗂𝗌 p𝑜ѕ𝗍ℯ𝐝 b𝗒 𝘒𝚒ṯ𝕖𝐧ο𝐯𝑒𝖑

“Boy, killing me means you will never obtain the inheritance,” it shouted.

“I have come to Rihua City, I am confident in finding the inheritance.

No need for your threats,” Xu Zimei replied mildly.

He had Traceless, finding the inheritance was only a matter of time.

Endless death aura descended, the Old Tree’s already wilted body was growing older.

The yellowing leaves began to dry.

“Alright, young one, I concede,” the Old Tree said helplessly.

“Stop, I can give you the inheritance.”

Hearing this, Xu Zimei pondered slightly.

“Don’t hesitate, my body can hardly endure,” the Old Tree sighed.

Xu Zimei waved his hand, redirecting the constant death aura elsewhere, while re-enveloping himself with the Tree of Life.

The aura of death began to dissipate, Xu Zimei walked up to the Old Tree and asked, “Where is the inheritance?”

“Before I give you the inheritance, let me first tell you a story,” the Old Tree suggested.

“Not interested, I only want the inheritance,” Xu Zimei refused decisively.

“It’s about that forgotten past of the Ancient Gods, and I think outside of here, there would surely be countless people madly vying to know.

Are you sure you’re not interested?” the Old Tree did not rush, and said.

“Ancient Gods,” Xu Zimei slightly frowned.

He did want to understand more about the other Ancient Gods, as he was also seeking their inheritances.

“Let’s hear it,” Xu Zimei replied.

“The Wood God was killed by several other Ancient Gods, before dying, he left behind an inheritance.

Hoping the inheritor would carry forth his will and prevent the other Ancient Gods’ conspiracy,” the Old Tree narrated.

“These Death Flowers filling the ground are the main killers of the Wood God.

They are not ordinary flowers, but a form of deadly poison.”

“Poison?” Xu Zimei slightly furrowed his brows, showing confusion.

“Among the nine Ancient Gods, one is the Poison God, named She Bish,” the Old Tree explained.

“He destroyed the Wood God’s core with the Death Flowers, then allied with others to kill the Wood God.

These Death Flowers bloom all over the mountains and plains, they even destroyed Rihua City to prevent the Wood God’s revival.”

“The Wood God you speak of, is it the tree supporting this city?” Xu Zimei asked.

He recalled the completely dead tree sunk beneath the earth before entering the city.

“Exactly,” the Old Tree sighed.

“I am the little tree planted by the Wood God long ago, these years I’ve been in slumber.

However, now I’ve nearly reached the limit of lifespan under the influence of these Death Flowers.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t need your Tree of Life to extend my life.”

“What do you think of my Tree of Life?” Xu Zimei asked.

“Very strong, even at Rihua City’s peak, there might not have been a tree better than it.

Yet, compared to the Wood God, it’s still a bit lacking,” the Old Tree responded earnestly.

“The Wood God’s body was the first tree across the Nine Domains, heaven-reaching and wooden.”