Meanwhile, by the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, shortly after agreeing to the Sky Measuring Ruler, the most feared thing by the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree still happened.
"Heh, I was wondering why I couldn't find any treasures. So there's a protective formation. I was careless!"
A voice rang out. The lingering creature had finally discovered the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree's protective formation.
The Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree inwardly grumbled about the misfortune, and the group of magical treasures in the video stream also cried out in dismay!
However, no matter what their attitude was, they couldn't stop what was about to happen.
A beam of light shot out, striking the protective formation. With a tremendous roar, the protective formation was fully activated, shining brightly.
The magical treasures finally got a clear look at the creature outside the protective formation. It was elegant and graceful, with flowing robes, presenting the demeanor of an immortal.
The Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, within the protective formation, was also completely exposed as the formation was activated.
The immortal's gaze quickly fell upon the towering Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, fixed upon it, its eyes gleaming with brilliance.
"Innate Spiritual Root?"
Sensing the innate energy emanating from the formation, the immortal quickly judged that this fortuitous encounter was an Innate Spiritual Root.
"Innate Spiritual Root, a tea tree?"
The immortal murmured, contemplating. Soon, its eyes lit up.
"Could this be the legendary Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree? Haha! I never imagined it would be such a treasure. I have truly obtained a great fortune this time!"
The immortal was overjoyed. This Innate Spiritual Root, the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, was a treasure no less than the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots. If it could be controlled, its cultivation path would be twice as effective with half the effort!
This intuition had led it to search for a fortuitous encounter for so long. Fortunately, it hadn't given up. This encounter was meant for patient immortals!
He was happy, but the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree was not.
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: Am I that famous? Can any immortal recognize my origin? Does this mean that even though I, the Brother, haven't roamed the Great Primordial Era, my legend is known throughout it?]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: This isn't a cause for celebration, is it? You're probably going to be uprooted next, right?]
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: Since this creature can see through me and has such insight, it should know that if I'm forcibly harvested before I'm ready to emerge, it will be damaged, right?]
[Yellow Middle Plum: If you think like that, then many spiritual roots and herbs that have suffered unfortunate fates in the Great Primordial Era would have something to say.]
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: Let's gamble. I'll let it see my current state clearly!]
The Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree acted on its words, activating its own power, and immediately burst into a brilliant light.
This phenomenon naturally caught the immortal's eye, and its brows furrowed.
"Looking at the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree's appearance, it's far from ready to emerge. If I harvest it forcibly, its effectiveness will be greatly reduced!"
Upon hearing this, the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree felt a surge of joy. This fellow actually had some discernment!
However, before it could brag in the chat group, the immortal immediately shook its head, a ruthless expression appearing on its face.
"Even so, the fortuitous encounter is right in front of me. If I don't collect it as soon as possible, someone else might snatch it first!"
The Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree cried out in dismay, and the magical treasures in the group also sighed. It seemed the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree couldn't escape its fate!
Indeed, in the cultivation of creatures in the Great Primordial Era, origin and fortuitous encounter were indispensable. With a fortuitous encounter right before them, how could they give it up?
Even if its effectiveness was greatly reduced, it was still their own. It was better than nothing!
The immortal had the same thought, its decision made, and prepared to forcibly harvest it.
"Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, do not blame me. To preserve this fortuitous encounter, I can only resort to this last resort!"
The immortal sighed, seemingly reluctant, but compelled to act.
Seeing this, the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree couldn't help but curse.
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: This is like a prostitute wanting to set up a memorial archway. You simply want to claim me for yourself!]
[Sky Measuring Ruler: Stop the nonsense. Quickly unify your will. I will teleport to your side now and lend you a hand!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Oh? So your plan is teleportation combat?]
[Jade Butterfly of Creation: While this seems feasible, have you considered how you will unleash your power if you separate from Xu Fang?]
[Sky Measuring Ruler: I can't worry about that now. If we can't win, we can at least stall for time. Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, hurry!]
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: I'm too flustered right now, I can't calm down!]
The Sky Measuring Ruler's plan was to teleport to the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree's side and help it resist the immortal's intrusion.
The Sky Measuring Ruler had briefly explained the concept of teleportation to Xu Fang, and just as it expected, Xu Fang quickly accepted these settings.
This made the Sky Measuring Ruler very pleased. But then again, it had inadvertently hinted at the existence of the chat group before, so Xu Fang already had a vague understanding of it.
They discussed it and all agreed that the matter was feasible.
Fighting separately from Xu Fang, the magical treasures naturally couldn't unleash their full power.
Therefore, their plan was for the Sky Measuring Ruler to lead a group of magical treasures, and as long as their numbers were sufficient, they could combine their power.
They wouldn't seek to repel the immortal, but merely to stall for time until Xu Fang arrived, who could then handle the situation.
Now that everything was settled, it was the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree that was faltering at the critical moment.
If the protective formation were gone, their defenses would be significantly weakened. It was unknown if they could complete their planned strategy.
Xu Fang was also extremely anxious. The Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree was an old member and always very steady. Why was it causing trouble at this moment?
The Sky Measuring Ruler and the other magical treasures were anxiously pacing back and forth, causing the Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two to exclaim in surprise, unaware of what was happening.
As for the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, it seemed to have lost its mind, cursing incessantly and unable to calm down. How could it unify its will?
This was utterly useless. The immortal, of course, couldn't hear the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree's words. It now raised its hands, surging with magical power, ready to break the formation and seize the treasure.
Xu Fang watched this scene and shook his head. Did this mean the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree had cut off its last hope?
It seemed that he was destined to have no connection with this Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree and could only wish it a good journey!
Just as the attack was about to land on the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, a beam of light suddenly appeared in the distance.
"Fellow Daoist, desist! This is my fortuitous encounter!"
As these words fell, a beam of light rapidly approached, directly deflecting the attack that was about to hit the protective formation. It struck a distant mountain, instantly turning it to dust.
"What!"
The immortal was shocked by this sudden turn of events.
So quickly, another being had sensed the fortuitous encounter and was coming to contend for it?
Xu Fang, watching this scene through the group video stream, felt a stir in his heart, and hope returned.