Chapter 1022 Unexpected Surprise (2/2)

God damnit! Zhou Yuan cursed in his heart. The initial Transformative stage was too weak!

“What can I do?” Hundreds of ideas instantly flashed through his mind. In the end, he realized that temporarily retreating was the best option. If he could not withstand the Saint Fire aura’s burning power, saving the Heavenly Fire Tree King would be wishful thinking.

At this juncture, he had no choice but to take a step back and think of another plan.

With the decision made, Zhou Yuan did not dare to delay. A shadow squirmed as he began to retreat.

However, extremely pure energy suddenly surged towards him through the chain. Like a vine, the energy wrapped around the shadow...

This turn of events nearly made Zhou Yuan jump in fear. Was the Heavenly Fire Tree King trying to keep him here because it had sensed his intention to flee?!

Before he could react, he felt incomparably pure energy surge into his head.

The energy was so pure that it felt as if a celestial being had voluntarily revealed itself. It sprinkled onto Zhou Yuan’s dim Spirit, causing it to emit a mystical light.

Zhou Yuan then shockingly discovered that his Spirit, which had long stagnated at the initial Transformative stage, had slowly begun to swell.

“Is this the Heavenly Fire Tree King’s essence energy?”

Zhou Yuan’s heart trembled. The energy was extremely pure as if it had gone through countless eons of refinement. Moreover, the life energy contained within it refined both his Spirit and body.

The feeling intoxicated Zhou Yuan.

His Spirit glowed as his Spirit power grew at an astonishing rate.

It was the sign of an imminent breakthrough!

Zhou Yuan was not surprised by this. His Spirit had been stuck at the initial Transformative stage for a long time. Encountering such a blessed opportunity would naturally allow his Spirit to grow to the next level.

Fortunately for Zhou Yuan, he had the five-foot Law Domain, which he immediately used to conceal all undulations. Otherwise, the Nascent Source expert above him would have sensed something long ago.

The Spirit breakthrough ended extremely quickly. By the time the pure energy quietly withdrew, Zhou Yuan’s Spirit had already become bright and corporeal. The restlessly stirring and vigorous Spirit power was several times stronger than before!

The surroundings were reflected in Zhou Yuan’s heart as a sensation of clarity overcame him. He could observe even finer details now—a benefit brought by having a stronger Spirit.

This was the intermediate Transformative stage!

Unrestrainable joy filled Zhou Yuan’s heart. He had never imagined that he would receive such a blessing here, one that enabled his Spirit to ascend to the next level!

An intermediate Transformative stage Spirit could match the Heavenly Sun stage!

Zhou Yuan was dazed for a few seconds before he cast his gaze towards the flaming tree’s silhouette inside the giant light ball. He had not expected to receive such amazing benefits from the tree king. Hence, he bashfully coughed softly as he sent out a thought, Elder tree king, you are far too courteous...but if you still have anything else to give, don’t hold back so that I can begin risking my life to save you...