Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I’m dying Before I Got Cheats - Chapter 1373

Chapter 1373: The Emergence of the Cursed Tree and the Earth Immortal Puppet (Part 2) Chapter 1373: The Emergence of the Cursed Tree and the Earth Immortal Puppet (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations “Is that the so-called opportunity?” Jiang Chengxuan murmured to himself, momentarily halting his planned retreat.

A sudden flash of insight struck him as his gaze locked onto the core of the cursed tree, where the face of the once-mighty Heavenfall Immortal resided.

Embedded in the center of the Heavenfall Immortal’s brow was a celestial stone, brimming with an endless primordial energy.

From that stone, Jiang Chengxuan could feel an overwhelming concentration of pure essence, along with a deep resonance with the laws of the universe.

It was in this moment that Jiang Chengxuan realized where the fabled opportunity, the “heavenly fortune” he had sensed earlier, truly lay.

This celestial stone was not merely a relicaEUR”it was a fusion of the Heavenfall Immortal’s power and the sinister tree’s influence, capable of bestowing unimaginable power.

If claimed, it could provide the means to break through to a new level of immortality, possibly even enabling Shen Ruyan to attain the coveted Earth Immortal status.

“Swish!

Swish!

Swish!” As the cursed tree’s branches writhed and prepared to unleash another devastating attack, Jiang Chengxuan took stock of the situation.

Seeing that the battle had not yet reached its most critical stage, he resolved to make his move.

The void trembled as the cursed tree’s blackened limbs reached into the heavens, summoning forth torrents of black lightning.

Like a torrential downpour, the dark bolts cascaded toward Jiang Chengxuan.

With determined eyes and an unwavering heart, Jiang Chengxuan chose not to retreat.

His gaze sharpened, and with a single sweeping gesture, his Earth Immortal Realm surged, summoning the primordial forces of water and fire from his domain.

The mighty Primal Water and Fire surged into the sky, carving through the heavens and pushing back the cursed tree’s demonic powers.

The branches that had rooted themselves in the void were scorched and torn apart by the roaring flames and waves of pure elemental force.

The endless storm of black lightning was shattered under the overwhelming power of his strike, creating a brief respite in the battle’s chaos.

In that instant, a path opened through the chaotic skies, and Jiang Chengxuan seized the opportunity.

Without hesitation, he summoned the Primal Water and Fire into a flowing river and condensed it into the form of a swordaEUR”the Primal Water and Fire SwordaEUR”before charging directly toward the core of the cursed tree.

Amidst the swirling black mist, fragments of ash from the cursed tree rained down as Jiang Chengxuan moved with ethereal grace.

His sword slashed repeatedly, cutting through countless cursed branches with swift and precise strikes.

“Aaaaahhh!!” It wasn’t until Jiang Chengxuan had reached the depths of the cursed tree’s domain that the tree seemed to realize the danger.

The trapped remnant of the Heavenfall Immortal roared in fury, releasing a torrent of dark Calamity Qi.

Immediately, the branches rooted in the void began to grow wildly, like ancient, gnarled hands reaching out to block Jiang Chengxuan’s advance.

Each tendril shimmered with dark power, their strength amplified by the blackened sigils that pulsed across their surfaces.

Even Jiang Chengxuan’s Primal Water and Fire Sword struggled to cut through these twisted limbs, slowing with each strike.

“Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!” Behind him, the cursed branches that he had already severed regenerated at an alarming speed.

In mere moments, the cursed tree had surrounded him on all sides, like a dark web of sinister intent closing in.

Every cursed limb was incredibly sharp and laced with deadly Calamity Qi, akin to a natural-born Calamity WeaponaEUR”each blow could potentially endanger even a powerful Earth Immortal like Jiang Chengxuan.

He was forced to be extremely cautious.

Even the slightest touch from one of those branches could result in serious injury.

“Hum!

Hum!

Hum!” In a flash of light, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed all of his power without restraint.

His attacks were no less fierce than the cursed tree’s.

One man, one sword, stood firm amidst the black storm of cursed limbs, relentlessly cutting a path forward.

Sword beams flashed, and the profound laws of the universe manifested in each swing.

The howling of the cursed Calamity Qi was silenced by the might of Jiang Chengxuan’s elemental sword as it slashed apart the dark energy binding the tree’s limbs.

With his mind set on retrieving the celestial stone, Jiang Chengxuan held nothing back.

His thunderous strikes caught the cursed tree off guard, allowing him to make significant progress.

Before long, he had cut his way deeper into the heart of the cursed tree, drawing closer to the Heavenfall Immortal’s tortured visage.

The once-dominating immortal, who had reigned supreme, now looked deathly pale and lifeless.

His body was little more than a hollow shell, with only a sliver of residual consciousness clinging to his fragmented soul.

A single fist-sized wisp of his spirit hovered above his brow, radiating a pitiful aura of regret and despair.

This was all that remained of his once-mighty soul.

The Heavenfall Immortal had never imagined that the treasure he sought would lead him to such a tragic fate.

The celestial stone, without a doubt, had been a trap set by the Great Calamity itself.

Lured by its allure, he had lowered his guard and been consumed by the cursed tree.

Had he known of the danger, his vast experience might have saved him.

But in his haste to seize the treasure, he had sealed his own doom, leaving him a mere puppet of the tree.

Jiang Chengxuan glanced at the pitiful remnant of the Heavenfall Immortal and sighed.

A once-great Earth Immortal had been reduced to this state, forever trapped within the twisted limbs of the cursed tree.

But there was no time for sentiment.

Jiang Chengxuan’s sword did not waver as he continued to carve his way through the accursed branches.

“Hum!

Hum!

Hum!” The sound of thunderous clashes filled the air as Jiang Chengxuan pressed forward, closing the distance between himself and the core of the cursed tree.

“Boom!

Boom!” Sensing imminent danger, the cursed tree reacted violently.

Dark vortices of energy spun wildly as the Heavenfall Immortal’s body became the focal point for the tree’s counterattack.

In the blink of an eye, a twisted puppetaEUR”a monstrous hybrid of the Heavenfall Immortal’s corpse and the cursed treeaEUR”emerged from the swirling vortex.

Its form was grotesque, with gnarled, wooden limbs and a face twisted in agony.

The puppet wielded a black spear, infused with the malevolent power of Calamity Qi.

Its body was encased in armor forged from the same energy, making it nearly impenetrable.

The puppet charged toward Jiang Chengxuan with blinding speed, its spear thrust forward with lethal precision.

The blow was so powerful that it deflected even the mighty Primal Water and Fire Sword.

“Aaaaahhh!” The puppet’s six arms moved with terrifying speed and strength, unleashing a barrage of attacks on Jiang Chengxuan.

Each punch shattered the very fabric of space, leaving black holes in their wake.

Jiang Chengxuan was forced to go on the defensive, using the Primal Water and Fire Sword to parry the puppet’s relentless assault.

Yet, even as he parried, he refused to retreat.

The cursed tree’s labyrinth of branches surrounded them, creating a deadly battlefield as Jiang Chengxuan faced off against the puppet.

“Hum!” At the height of their clash, the celestial stone embedded in the puppet’s brow flared to life.

A radiant beam of light shot out from the stone, striking Jiang Chengxuan with overwhelming force.

Instantly, Jiang Chengxuan felt his Earth Immortal power being drained away in an unnatural manner.

Even the Primal Water and Fire Sword in his hand dimmed as his strength was sapped.

Sensing an opportunity, the puppet intensified its attack.

Six arms hammered down at once, leaving Jiang Chengxuan no room to escape.

For a moment, it seemed as though Jiang Chengxuan had fallen into a fatal trap.

But at the brink of death, Jiang Chengxuan revealed his trump card.

“Hum!” Though the cursed tree’s powers were formidable, it could not anticipate all of Jiang Chengxuan’s abilities.

In the critical moment between life and death, a dark light burst forth.

The Calamity Blade sliced through the air, delivering a devastating blow.

As the puppet’s six arms descended, the blade arced like a perfect crescent moon.

Calamity Qi surged, tearing through the air with overwhelming force and striking the puppet squarely.

The armor, which even the Primal Water and Fire Sword had failed to break, shattered under the blade’s might.

A deep crack split the puppet’s body, and the cursed Calamity Qi within it spilled out.

“Aaaaahhh!!” The puppet roared in agony.

Sensing defeat, it abandoned its offensive, retreating rapidly.

For the first time, it felt fearaEUR”the primal terror of being devoured by a power even more malevolent than itself.

“Hmph!

Trying to flee?”