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Chapter 558: Strike First

Hearing Hunshan's words, everyone present looked at the five Half-Saint puppets in shock. Half-Saints, also known as Saints, were far more powerful than Dou Zun level cultivators. The fact that even Half-Saint experts were turned into puppets by the Bodhi Ancient Tree sent chills down the spines of those below the Saint level. Their gazes towards the Bodhi Ancient Tree were filled with fear and awe.

Although they had read or heard about the Bodhi Ancient Tree's power through ancient texts and legends, those accounts were vague and couldn't truly convey the tree's terrifying strength. The Bodhi Ancient Tree appeared only once every thousand years, which made detailed records scarce.

Now, seeing the five Half-Saint puppets vividly demonstrated the tree's immense power. If Half-Saint experts could be turned into puppets, then those far below the Dou Saint level wouldn't even withstand a casual strike from the tree. The enormous gap in power left them feeling hopeless.

Even Hunshan and Yaofeng, both Dou Saints, gazed at the Bodhi Ancient Tree with serious expressions. The tree was too mysterious, and its ancient existence spanned countless years. If it could turn Half-Saint experts into puppets, who could guarantee that it couldn't do the same to Dou Saints?

The appearance of the five Half-Saint puppets eased the previously tense atmosphere between the two factions. Yaofeng, after a moment of silence, spoke to Xiao Ze's group.

"It seems none of you are willing to give up the Bodhi Ancient Tree's opportunities. These five Half-Saints are in our way. Why don't we deal with them according to the number of Saints on each side?"

"Agreed," Hunshan said first.

Xun'er and the others looked towards Xiao Ze, who communicated through the golden little tree, "Alright, there are three Half-Saints left for you to handle."

Xiao Ze didn't plan to intervene. They were now within the Bodhi Ancient Tree's domain, a world of its own where ordinary spatial fluctuations couldn't escape. He wouldn't allow the Soul and Heavenly Demon Phoenix tribes to summon more Dou Saints. He needed to keep an eye on them to prevent any attempts to leave or use spatial tokens.

Xun'er stepped forward, nodding slightly, "Alright, let's deal with these five Half-Saints first. We can compete for the opportunities afterward."

With Xun'er's agreement, Yaofeng wasted no time. He engaged one Half-Saint puppet, moving to a distant area. Hunshan did the same, unleashing a powerful Dou Qi that distorted the space around them, making it impossible for those at the Dou Zun level to approach. The Soul and Heavenly Demon Phoenix tribes quickly retreated, while Xiao Ze watched them closely. His soul power locked onto them, ready to strike if they attempted to leave the tree's domain or use spatial tokens.

Xun'er, Little Doctor Immortal, and Qing Lin teamed up against the three remaining Half-Saint puppets. Unlike the mindless puppets, their coordinated attacks quickly gained the upper hand.

In the other battlefield, Yaofeng took advantage of the distorted Dou Qi to isolate their fight, sending a message to Hunshan.

"What's the plan? I didn't expect the Gu Clan to send so many Dou Saints."

"I checked the area. Within the tree's domain, spatial fluctuations can't escape. It's hard to summon reinforcements from our tribes," Hunshan replied, filling the space with soul bodies to suppress the Half-Saint puppet.

"In that case, let's strike first. I am at the mid-Dou Saint level, far stronger than those three young Dou Saints. You just need to keep Xiao Ze occupied. Once I finish with the three girls, we can deal with him together."

Yaofeng hesitated, "You couldn't gauge Xiao Ze's strength?"

Hunshan looked at Yaofeng and decided to be honest. "I couldn't. There's a high chance he's involved in the loss of our men. Even our deputy hall master, who went to the northwest continent, didn't return."

"The deputy hall master's strength?"

"Late Three-Star Dou Saint!"

Yaofeng paused, realizing the gravity of the situation. Facing someone who might have killed a late Three-Star Dou Saint was daunting.

"I'm not asking you to defeat him, just keep him occupied. Once I finish off the girls, we'll handle him together. His strength shouldn't be enough to easily kill a late Three-Star Dou Saint. He might have used external help or paid a high price."

Reassured by Hunshan's words, Yaofeng reluctantly agreed. "Alright, but if things go south, I'm not sticking around."

"Don't worry, it won't take long," Hunshan confidently replied, pressing a finger on the Half-Saint puppet's forehead, causing its head to explode and its body to disintegrate.

"Prepare to act!"

(End of Chapter)

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