On that treasure tree, amidst its dense branches and leaves, hung several fruits of a milky-black hue. Their shape somewhat resembled apples, as if they were fine artifacts carved from top-grade obsidian jade.
There were nine fruits in total.
'Nine fruits indeed, representing the Nine Realms of the Void-Abyss. Each fruit symbolizes one realm.
All nine fruits must be consumed together to achieve the maximum effect.
If I can ingest these nine Void Fruits, my spatial energy will undoubtedly undergo a qualitative transformation.'
Ye Yunfei gazed at the nine fruits, his eyes growing intense with desire.
It wasn't just Ye Yunfei; everyone else was also staring greedily, their eyes fixed tightly on the nine fruits.
These were Void Fruits! By consuming them, one could potentially develop Spatial Talent, enabling them to cultivate spatial energy from then on!
Spatial energy was an exceptionally rare and niche form of power. Initial mastery was difficult, and true proficiency was even more challenging.
Throughout the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain, there were hundreds of millions of martial artists. How many among them truly understood spatial energy?
That number definitely wouldn't exceed a thousand! And among those, it was likely that none dared to claim true mastery over spatial energy!
At most, they had cultivated some techniques or secret arts that allowed for rudimentary and crude application of spatial energy, or knew how to set up Formations related to spatial energy.
To achieve something like Ye Yunfei's ability to traverse through space freely—not a single one could likely do that! It was only due to his past-life Heavenly Emperor memories that Ye Yunfei possessed such astonishing achievements in spatial energy cultivation.
Ordinary martial artists shouldn't even dream of it! But now, these Void Fruits offered the possibility of acquiring Spatial Talent!
At this moment, almost everyone was driven to madness! Many trembled with excitement!
'Charge! Seize the Void Fruits!'
Someone, no one knew who, let out a loud shout. This shout ignited everyone's emotions completely.
Boom! Boom!...
One terrifying wave of spiritual pressure after another erupted, and sharp figures darted toward the Void Tree.
'How utterly reckless! The location of the Void Tree is undoubtedly where spatial cracks are densest and the Seven-Colored Void Light is most potent. Charging toward the Void Tree in such a brute-force manner is practically suicidal.'
Watching the crowd hurtling toward the Void Tree, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sneer coldly.
Sure enough, the next moment...
'Ah... Help! I've hit a spatial crack!'
'Save me!'
...
Soon, over a dozen people, caught off guard, collided with hidden spatial cracks. They screamed as their bodies were continuously sucked in.
'What's happening? I was clearly running forward, how have I started moving backward?!' A Li Clan elder cried out in astonishment.
He was an expert at the Late Stage Primordial Soul Realm with formidable Soul Power, yet he had also lost his sense of direction.
'Not good! I've gone the wrong way too! I ended up over to the left!' A Tianxuan Sacred Land elder also exclaimed in shock. He was also a Late Stage Primordial Soul Realm expert!
So far, the strongest martial artists who had entered the valley were at the Late Stage Primordial Soul Realm! Previously, these Late Stage Primordial Soul Realm experts, due to their relatively powerful spiritual and Soul Power, had not lost their bearings within the Seven-Colored Void Light. But now, as they approached the Void Tree, they found themselves also beginning to stray!
Consequently, everyone slowed down. No one dared to sprint recklessly anymore!
'These Void Fruits are as good as mine now.' Ye Yunfei breathed a sigh of relief.
Under these circumstances, the martial artists present stood no chance of competing with Ye Yunfei for the Void Fruits!
However, in the next moment...
Boom! Boom!...
One intimidating figure after another, carrying terrifying auras of energy, rushed into the valley from outside.
'Soul Formation Realm masters! They've finally arrived!' Ye Yunfei's eyes narrowed.
In fact, ever since news of the Void Tree's appearance here in the Shattered Valley had spread, Ye Yunfei knew the Soul Formation Realm masters would inevitably come. After all, not even Soul Formation Realm experts could resist the allure of Void Fruits!
In total, twelve Soul Formation Realm masters arrived!
The moment these twelve masters entered the valley, their eyes locked onto the nine Void Fruits on the tree.
'It truly is the legendary Void Fruit!' All twelve Soul Formation Realm masters revealed looks of joy.
Then...
Boom! Boom!...
Like twelve cannonballs fired from their barrels, the twelve Soul Formation Realm masters teleported toward the Void Tree, ready to snatch it.
Majestic waves of spiritual pressure poured forth from the bodies of these twelve Soul Formation Realm masters, weighing heavily on every martial artist in the valley. Weaker cultivators were bent double by the pressure, nearly forced to their knees.
'Everyone, fall back immediately! Otherwise, you shall bear the consequences!' one of the Soul Formation Realm masters declared in a clear voice.
It was certain that these masters would erupt into a fierce battle for the Void Fruits soon, and a fight among Soul Formation Realm experts would be devastating. Any weaker person staying too close would undoubtedly die!
Instantly, everyone began retreating desperately.
Seeing these Soul Formation Realm masters arrive, everyone knew the Void Fruits had nothing to do with them anymore!
The twelve Soul Formation Realm masters charged at full speed toward the Void Tree.
The disorienting effect of the Seven-Colored Void Light on them was minimal. Moreover, their powerful Soul Power allowed them to keenly sense the spatial cracks ahead, enabling them to move with incredible speed.
'Truly worthy of being Soul Formation Realm masters!' the other martial warriors thought in admiration as they watched the twelve masters dart toward the Void Tree like arrows from afar.
*Swoosh!*
A Roc surged forward at top speed through the depths of space. Ye Yunfei understood he had to hurry.
These Soul Formation Realm masters were different from the Primordial Soul Realm ones. Competing with them for the Void Fruits would be much more difficult!
Therefore, at this moment, Ye Yunfei pushed his speed to the absolute limit.
In less than a single breath of time...
*Whoosh...*
A Roc appeared beside the Void Tree.
At the same time, the twelve Soul Formation Realm masters were getting closer and closer to the Void Tree. However, the Roc was even faster! In this environment saturated with potent spatial energy, even Soul Formation Realm masters couldn't compare to the Roc!
The Roc moved swiftly and fluidly. The moment it appeared, it lunged for the Void Fruits without any pause.
'That's the divine beast, the Roc!' Instantly, all twelve Soul Formation Realm masters were shocked and appalled, recognizing the origins of the creature before them.
'Grand Elder, that Roc isn't real! It's a simulation conjured through some special technique or secret art!' a Tianxuan Sacred Land elder shouted loudly.
'So that's it!' The Tianxuan Sacred Land Grand Elder among the twelve Soul Formation Realm experts instantly understood.
'Stop it!' All twelve Soul Formation Realm masters attacked simultaneously, unleashing terrifying blasts of energy toward the Roc.
Every one of these twelve Soul Formation Realm masters was a top-tier expert in the Beihuang Region, their power utterly horrifying. Their combined attack was nothing short of earth-shattering!
Knowing the danger, Ye Yunfei exerted himself fully, and the Roc's speed increased once more!
In the blink of an eye, all nine Void Fruits were plucked.
But the twelve Soul Formation Realm masters' attacks had already arrived.
*Boom...*
The Roc was blasted apart on the spot.
Within the remnants of the Roc, a disheveled figure appeared, their body in tatters—riddled with bloody holes, exposing bone everywhere, and gushing blood, a truly gruesome sight.
'There's someone inside that Roc!' The twelve Soul Formation Realm masters were momentarily stunned.
At that moment, everyone's gaze shifted toward that figure.
However, seizing the moment of everyone's shock, that figure took a single step, merged into space, and vanished.