Chapter 728: The Time-Space Mythical Beast Emerges, the Time-Space Tree

Inside the Fēngmó Forbidden Realm, a full half-year passed in the blink of an eye.

After traveling for some time, Wu Li finally arrived at the center of the Fēngmó Forbidden Realm.

Upon reaching the center of the Fēngmó Forbidden Realm, Wu Li stopped in his tracks, his expression turning solemn and his brow furrowing as if he were deep in thought.

Just then, Wu Li noticed something; a ring on his finger lit up.

“The Time-Space Mythical Beast has made a Breakthrough?”

Wu Li was somewhat surprised. Without time to think, he waved his hand and released the Time-Space Mythical Beast from the Pet Beast Ring. After emerging from the Pet Beast Ring, the beast took a deep breath, its aura suddenly erupting. It spoke impatiently, “The Time-Space Tree! Where is the Time-Space Tree? I feel its presence!”

Hearing the Time-Space Mythical Beast's words, Wu Li grew even more astonished. Then, a thought occurred to him, and his breathing quickened as he asked in disbelief, “You feel the presence of the Time-Space Tree?”

“Naturally, there is no mistake. I am a Time-Space Mythical Beast, a being from the same source as the Space-Time Great Path. It is only normal that I can sense the Time-Space Tree!”

The Time-Space Mythical Beast spoke with absolute certainty.

Hearing this, Wu Li's expression became even more serious. He possessed the Time-Space Dao Body and had studied the Space-Time Great Path deeply in his past life, so he had known of the Time-Space Tree's existence.

Legend has it that every world contains a Time-Space Tree to control its time flow and spatial order, but only top-tier worlds like the Divine Realm possess one.

Yet even in his past life, as a powerhouse at the God-Emperor Peak, Wu Li had searched the entire Divine Realm without finding its Time-Space Tree. He had not expected to find the Forbidden Realm's Time-Space Tree so soon after arriving here.

Just then, the Time-Space Mythical Beast sensed something and widened its eyes, looking at Wu Li in disbelief. “Where is this? Where have you brought me? Is this still the Divine Realm?”

Clearly, while the Time-Space Mythical Beast was in seclusion for its Breakthrough to the Divine Venerable rank, it was completely unaware of the outside world.

Hearing this, Wu Li looked a bit embarrassed but honestly explained everything that had happened, including their arrival in the Forbidden Realm.

Upon learning they were actually in the Forbidden Realm, the Time-Space Mythical Beast immediately grew anxious.

“No, I want to go back! I don't want to stay here! It's too dangerous; I could die at any moment!”

Clearly, the Time-Space Mythical Beast was very afraid of death and wanted nothing more than to rush out of the Fēngmó Forbidden Realm, leave the Forbidden Realm, and return to the Divine Realm.

But Wu Li forcefully held the Time-Space Mythical Beast back and said earnestly, “Be good. We have no choice now. One day, our Divine Realm will inevitably go to war with the Forbidden Realm. Before then, we need to prepare all necessary countermeasures. That is why we must investigate the Forbidden Clan's weaknesses in the Forbidden Realm to ensure victory in future battles.”

“Besides, we have the means left by the Old Ancestor. Even if we are discovered, we won't die.”

“But…”

The Time-Space Mythical Beast was about to say more, but Wu Li stopped it and spoke with extreme gravity, “Alright, don't think too much. Didn't you say you sensed the Time-Space Tree? As long as we find and refine the Forbidden Realm's Time-Space Tree, even if the Lord of Forbidden takes action, he won't be able to do anything to us unless he destroys the entire Forbidden Realm, right?”

Persuaded by Wu Li, the Time-Space Mythical Beast could only sigh and say helplessly, “I understand.”

With that, the Time-Space Mythical Beast's expression turned serious. It began Qi Gathering and focused its mind, starting to earnestly sense the Time-Space Tree's presence.

Beside it, Wu Li also closed his eyes and began to carefully sense the Time-Space Tree. The time and space of the myriad realms are essentially the same. Although Wu Li now has the Time-Space Dao Body, his sensitivity to the Path of Time and Space is still inferior to the Time-Space Mythical Beast's. However, with careful focus, he could still sense the Time-Space Tree's existence.

Soon, the Time-Space Mythical Beast opened its eyes and dove into the ground ahead. Seeing this, Wu Li quickly followed.

The man and the beast traveled underground for an unknown amount of time. Finally, after about a day, a brand-new space appeared before them—not darkness, but a whole new world.

“Where on earth is this? Are we still inside the Fēngmó Forbidden Realm?”

Wu Li's expression was extremely grave. The space around them was incredibly mysterious; it seemed ordinary, but Wu Li could feel that it was filled with Spatial Undercurrents. If they moved recklessly, they might be teleported away immediately, making it difficult to find the Time-Space Tree again.

Looking further ahead, a small sapling about the size of a palm stood not far away, with only four leaves on its trunk.

The moment they saw the sapling, Wu Li and the Time-Space Mythical Beast cried out in unison, “It's the Time-Space Tree!”

“I didn't expect the first Time-Space Tree I'd ever see would be in the Forbidden Realm, especially under these circumstances.”

Wu Li's expression was solemn as he spoke with great emotion.

The Time-Space Mythical Beast shook its head and said, “Seeing it doesn't mean we've obtained it. We still need to be careful. The Time-Space Tree protects itself by generating invisible Spatial Undercurrents. If we touch them recklessly, we might be sent away or even forced out of the Fēngmó Forbidden Realm.”

“I know. *Sigh*, let's begin.”

Wu Li took a deep breath, his gaze turning sharp. The power of his Time-Space Dao Body was pushed to its limit.

Beside him, the Time-Space Mythical Beast also began to carefully observe and sense the Spatial Undercurrents in the air.

Soon, Wu Li cautiously took a step forward toward the Time-Space Tree, and the Time-Space Mythical Beast did the same.

With the two of them cooperating, they slowly began their plan to reach the Time-Space Tree.

Meanwhile, in the Divine Realm, after a very long time, Wu Hao finally faced his second challenge: the Heavenly Emperor Challenge!