The God of Sky and Earth

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Su Yi paid no attention to the shifting expressions of the people behind him.

He strode toward the sturdy tree, climbed it, and reached the hole in its trunk.

"Supreme Wooden Jelly!"

Excitement flickered in his eyes as Su Yi leaned forward and reached into the tree hole to examine it.

This unique tree, capable of producing Supreme Wooden Jelly, was unlike any ordinary tree. Its hollow trunk grew in a location abundant with spiritual energy, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth to create a miraculous liquid with extraordinary properties.

In principle, it resembled medicinal herbs, but the difference lay in the tree’s sole function: producing this rare liquid.

"Hmm?"

As Su Yi stuck his head into the tree hole, he noticed a faint light emanating from within.

At first, he assumed the glow came from the Supreme Wooden Jelly itself. However, when his eyes adjusted, he froze in place, perched on the tree trunk.

"What is Su Yi doing?"

From Shang Wangchen and Shui Yuechan's perspective, it looked like Su Yi had awkwardly stuck his neck into the tree hole, his body hanging outside.

They were puzzled. With the Supreme Wooden Jelly seemingly within reach, why was Su Yi motionless?

Unbeknownst to them, Su Yi was locked in a peculiar moment inside the tree hole. Instead of the expected Supreme Wooden Jelly, he found himself face-to-face with a pair of sparkling eyes.

The eyes were dazzling, like stars in the night sky. They blinked twice, as though equally surprised to see Su Yi peering in.

"It’s you…"

Su Yi’s initial shock quickly gave way to sheer delight.

The creature before him wasn’t human or a demonic beast—it was the elusive Item Spirit Beast he had encountered before.

"Fantastic! I can’t believe I ran into you here again!"

Joy surged through Su Yi’s heart. He had expended so much effort trying to track down this little creature, only for it to reappear at such an unexpected moment.

However, as he glanced further into the tree hole, he realized the Supreme Wooden Jelly had been completely devoured by the small creature, leaving nothing behind.

"Come with me—I promise to take good care of you," Su Yi said, smiling warmly at the creature.

As he spoke, he extended his hand cautiously, making sure not to release any energy fluctuations that might scare the creature away.

"Roar…"

The little creature let out a low growl—a mix between a tiger’s roar and a dragon’s cry. It seemed to recognize Su Yi as the human who had previously offered it Spiritual Essence.

But the creature remained wary. It had never allowed a human to get so close before.

As Su Yi’s hand inched closer, the creature extended a small dragon claw from beneath its turtle-like shell.

Swish!

With incredible precision, the claw tore a small opening in the tree trunk, sending bits of debris flying.

The opening was just large enough for the creature to escape. Before Su Yi could grab it, the little beast darted through the hole with lightning speed.

"Don’t run!"

Su Yi shouted, leaping down from the tree in pursuit. His gaze locked onto the glowing light ball that zipped through the dark night.

Without hesitation, Su Yi dashed after it. Having encountered the Item Spirit Beast again, he couldn’t afford to let it escape. It was an extraordinary treasure!

The chase quickly carried them far into the night, leaving the others behind in stunned silence.

Shang Wangchen, Shui Yuechan, and even Ruan Zhuo stood rooted to the spot, their expressions a mixture of shock and confusion.

Even the Flame Wing Demon Tiger appeared momentarily dumbfounded.

"Roar…"

The tiger let out a guttural cry, its gaze fixed on the damaged tree trunk. The sight of the torn opening filled it with a mixture of sadness and rage.

"It seems that little creature completely destroyed the Supreme Wooden Jelly," Shang Wangchen said after a long silence, realization dawning on him.

"What was that thing?" Shui Yuechan murmured, her brows furrowing in thought.

They hadn’t caught a clear glimpse of the creature, but the way Su Yi chased after it made it clear that it wasn’t ordinary.

"Let’s follow them!" Shang Wangchen declared, summoning his energy and leaping into the air.

After a brief pause, Shui Yuechan gracefully followed his lead.

Left behind were only Ruan Zhuo and the Flame Wing Demon Tiger, both looking equally perplexed.

[*completely baffled; very puzzled.]

"Roar…"

The power of Su Yi's Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique dissipated, and the Flame Wing Demon Tiger finally felt relief throughout its body.

Staring at the person who had just attacked it, the tiger slowly extended its claws and cautiously approached.

"You wicked creature! I will punish you severely in the future!"

Ruan Zhuo cursed loudly, swiftly retreating with great speed.

The Flame Wing Demon Tiger watched him leave, then turned its attention to the large tree. In the end, it chose not to chase after him but returned to the base of the tree, pacing back and forth with a pained expression.

On the other side, seven or eight people from the Tiangang Sect, linked by a mysterious aura, moved together. Suddenly, all their auras vanished at the same time.

Just as everyone was puzzled, they unexpectedly came face to face with Ruan Zhuo, who was hastily retreating.

"Isn't this Ruan Zhuo from the Yuding Sect? Why is he so badly injured? It looks like he got beaten up by a demon beast!"

Hong Jianqiu chuckled lightly and addressed the young man in front of him.

"Hong Jianqiu, what are you planning?"

Ruan Zhuo’s expression turned grim when he noticed the large group of disciples from the Tiangang Sect accompanying Hong Jianqiu. He immediately became alert.

In his current state, if a conflict broke out, he would most likely not make it out alive.

Ruan Zhuo was seething with frustration. Not only had he failed to acquire the Supreme Wooden Jelly, but he had also sustained serious injuries. He had planned to find a quiet place to recover, but instead, he had run into Hong Jianqiu.

Although there was no deep enmity between them, Ruan Zhuo knew that if Hong Jianqiu harbored malicious intentions and decided to kill him here, the Yuding Sect wouldn’t be able to do anything about it.

"Why are you so nervous?"

Hong Jianqiu sneered, a look of disdain crossing his face. "I have no interest in dealing with you right now. I just want to ask you one thing—have you seen Su Yi from the Overlord Sect?"

Su Yi was chasing after the Item Spirit Beast, and Hong Jianqiu wanted to find and kill him to claim a valuable treasure. This goal was far more important than wasting time on Ruan Zhuo.

"Su Yi?"

Ruan Zhuo was momentarily surprised but soon smirked. "He went in that direction. He just left a short while ago, chasing after some strange creature. Shang Wangchen and Shui Yuechan followed him as well."

Hong Jianqiu’s eyes lit up as if he had just received the best news imaginable.

He hadn’t expected Ruan Zhuo to have such precise information about Su Yi’s whereabouts. Just when they had lost the trail they were following and begun doubting the treasure’s existence, this revelation came as a godsend for the Tiangang Sect.

However, the mention of Shang Wangchen and Shui Yuechan gave him pause. These two could potentially cause significant trouble if they decided to interfere.

"Ruan Zhuo, be careful not to get eaten by a demon beast in this Zhao Spirit Secret Realm."

Hong Jianqiu chuckled mockingly before waving to the eight disciples beside him. "Let’s go!"

The group quickly disappeared into the woods, heading in the direction Ruan Zhuo had pointed out.

What they didn’t realize was that, ever since their encounter with Sang Ming from the Xuanying Sect, the mysterious treasure’s aura, and now their meeting with Ruan Zhuo, Su Yi was unknowingly being manipulated. He had no idea where this trail would ultimately lead.

Even stranger was the fact that Su Yi was completely unaware of the forces searching for him in the secret realm—or of their interest in the Item Spirit Beast he was pursuing.

"Hey, little one, don’t run!"

Su Yi, visibly excited, was chasing after the Item Spirit Beast. Despite his efforts, it was exhausting.

Reaching into his bag, he took out a bottle of Spiritual Essence, hoping to lure the creature. To his surprise, the trick worked—it caught the small creature's attention, causing it to slow down slightly.

However, catching up was still proving difficult.

Su Yi was well aware that Shang Wangchen and Shui Yuechan were tailing him, but he was confident they couldn’t match his speed.

He planned to create some distance and then find an opportunity to trap the small creature in an enclosed space, ensuring it couldn’t escape.

After running for some time, Su Yi finally came across a suitable cave.

He placed the Spiritual Essence at the cave’s entrance, pretending to leave while quietly hiding nearby to observe.

The little creature hesitated, still wary from earlier. Although it was clearly tempted by the Spiritual Essence, it lingered, struggling to decide whether to approach.

"Hurry up and go inside! The Spiritual Essence is waiting for you in the cave!"

Su Yi, hidden in the shadows, became increasingly impatient as he watched the little creature greedily lick its lips but remain hesitant.

Minutes turned into half an hour as the creature continued to cautiously inspect its surroundings, occasionally taking a step toward the cave.

"Shang Wangchen and Shui Yuechan must be getting closer. There’s no time left! Hurry up and go inside!"

Su Yi murmured under his breath, afraid to speak too loudly. He paced anxiously in his hiding spot, trying to remain unseen.

He didn’t want anyone else to witness him taming the creature—it would bring him no advantage. His best option was to capture it before Shang Wangchen and Shui Yuechan arrived and then leave without delay.

If he couldn’t manage that, his only alternative would be to tame it in front of them, though he knew it wasn’t an ideal outcome.

"Little one, please hurry!"

Su Yi silently pleaded, taking a few steps back to maintain his vantage point while ensuring he could block Shang Wangchen and Shui Yuechan if they arrived.

If worse came to worst, he would let fate decide the next encounter.

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