Apart from the rapidly increasing cultivation points, Lu Qingyang also noticed the growing power of the incense offerings within him, and a continuous influx of new followers. However, he had disabled notifications for such prompts.
From the onset of the beast tide until now, less than a quarter of an hour had passed, and Lu Qingyang had already slain hundreds of ferocious beasts.
At this moment, he felt a sense of fullness in his heart, prompting him to check his cultivation status display.
[Name: Lu Qingyang]
[Main Body: Ancient Tree][Lifespan: 15/][Realm: Early Third Rank (/)][Heavenly Court: Not Activated (/)][Divine Abilities: Ancient Tree Roots (Third Rank), Ancient Tree Spirit Root (Third Rank), Celestial Fruit (Third Rank), Divine Whisper (Third Rank), Piercing Insight (Third Rank), Ancient Tree Domain (Third Rank)]
As expected, his cultivation points had surged past the 200,000 mark, reaching over 210,000. Meanwhile, the incense offerings had skyrocketed from over 10,000 to more than 200,000.
Without hesitation, Lu Qingyang decided to advance his rank immediately.
With a thought, the towering 1,500-meter ancient tree visibly grew, breaking through the 2,000-meter mark, exuding a profound and ocean-like pressure that inspired awe even through the projected image.
"The ancient tree's cultivation has advanced again!"
"Devouring beasts can enhance its cultivation—this tree is truly defying the heavens!"
"Who would have thought that the beast tide would actually provide nourishment for the tree? At this rate, even a fourth-rank beast might struggle against it!"
Everyone was exhilarated. For them, the deeper the ancient tree's cultivation, the longer it could hold off the beast invasion.
The best strategy was to keep all the beasts contained within the Ten Thousand Mountains.
In the Alliance headquarters,
"The ancient tree's cultivation has advanced once more, possibly reaching the mid-fourth rank," Yang Yan said solemnly. Previously, the tree's ability to effortlessly kill a peak third-rank beast suggested its minimum cultivation was early fourth rank. Now, seeing its advancement, it was likely mid-fourth rank.
While a mid-fourth rank ancient tree wasn't invincible among the beasts—especially since some mid-fourth rank beasts had emerged after the blood rain—each advancement of the ancient tree was a significant boost for the Alliance.
The stronger the ancient tree, the longer it could resist the beast invasion.
[Name: Lu Qingyang]
[Main Body: Ancient Tree][Lifespan: 15/][Realm: Mid Third Rank (/)][Heavenly Court: Not Activated (/)][Divine Abilities: Ancient Tree Roots (Third Rank), Ancient Tree Spirit Root (Third Rank), Celestial Fruit (Third Rank), Divine Whisper (Third Rank), Piercing Insight (Third Rank), Ancient Tree Domain (Third Rank)]
"Reached mid-third rank!"
Lu Qingyang reviewed his cultivation status, noting that the required cultivation points for the next advancement had doubled. Simultaneously, the domain's coverage expanded from 30,000 meters to 60,000 meters.
Now, the ancient tree's roots could extend beyond the Ten Thousand Mountains, reaching outside the mountain range.
Faced with the relentless beast tide, Lu Qingyang viewed these beasts as walking cultivation points, unwilling to miss out.
Roots shot through the earth like lightning, piercing through beast bodies and absorbing their essence.
Even peak third-rank beasts couldn't effectively resist.
This was because, at the early third rank, Lu Qingyang's foundation, empowered by the ancient tree's spirit root, far surpassed ordinary peak third-rank beasts. Coupled with the domain's influence, he was confident in facing early fourth-rank beasts.
Now at mid-third rank, Lu Qingyang's foundation could rival early fourth-rank beasts, and with the domain's power, his strength was equivalent to mid-fourth rank.
In this state, peak third-rank beasts were as feeble as late third-rank beasts, creating a crushing advantage.
[Ding! Killed a peak third-rank beast, gained 10,000 cultivation points] [Ding! Killed a late third-rank beast, gained 7,000 cultivation points] [Ding! Killed a late second-rank beast, gained 350 cultivation points] [Ding! Killed an early second-rank beast, gained...]
With the domain's range extending to 60,000 meters, Lu Qingyang's speed in devouring beasts was lightning-fast. Countless roots, like the whips of death, harvested life effortlessly. Whether second or third rank, none were his match.
This overwhelming scenario filled the spectators with awe, while a thrilling excitement spread among them.
Recalling the past, when beasts ravaged the land and the Human Alliance retreated step by step, seemingly powerless to resist—the beast tide appeared invincible, unstoppable.
Until today, Lu Qingyang's presence made everyone realize that the beast tide could indeed be resisted, and beasts could be conquered.
"Slay these beasts and restore peace to our land!"
"Glorious ancient tree!"
"Well done, keep it up!"
Some shouted in indignation, some rejoiced, and some were so inspired they wanted to join the Ten Thousand Mountains and fight the beasts to the death.
Before long,
The ground trembled, and a colossal ape-like beast, hundreds of feet tall, appeared in the live broadcast, exuding a fierce and violent aura that made everyone's hearts tighten.
In the Alliance headquarters, Gu Fang's face changed dramatically, "Demon Ape!"
The Demon Ape!
An early fourth-rank beast!
The moment it appeared, everyone immediately recalled the related information.
After all, fourth-rank beasts were cataclysmic entities, and the Alliance had thoroughly researched them, listing every fourth-rank beast in a detailed ranking.
"Out of the twenty-three fourth-rank beasts on the Beast Index, the Demon Ape ranks tenth, making it one of the top early fourth-rank beasts."
"Thousands of our people have perished at the hands of the Demon Ape. Now it's up to the ancient tree to defeat it!"
A battle-hardened commander spoke solemnly, his eyes filled with anger and a desire for vengeance against the Demon Ape.
Each beast on the Beast Index represented the bloodshed of countless humans, how could they not be furious?
Thus, as the Demon Ape appeared, all eyes focused on this beast.
In the Ten Thousand Mountains, while the ancient tree had achieved impressive feats in slaying beasts, it had only faced those below fourth rank. The real challenge lay in confronting fourth-rank beasts.
Now, with a fourth-rank beast present, whether it could be subdued hinged on this pivotal battle.