Defeat Xiao Huai to prove your strength and determination?
Hou Yi's words were like a spring breeze, instantly brightening Su Yue's previously gloomy mood.
He was still feeling annoyed that he couldn't give the Wood Demon King a good beating, but now the opportunity has come.
However, Su Yue did not rush to agree. Instead, he pretended to think deeply before calmly replying, "Brother Lao! I do indeed have the determination to defeat Xiao Huai."
Upon hearing this, Hou Yi burst into laughter, his laughter filled with admiration and trust: "Haha, I knew I hadn't misjudged you! Your strength is indeed extraordinary, dealing with ordinary enemies is naturally a piece of cake."
"I've made up my mind, but as for the strength, I'm still a tiny bit short!" Su Yue's face showed bitterness, but he still managed to force a smile.
"What do you mean by that?" Hou Yi's voice was full of confusion.
"The Wood Demon King has already taken a half-step into the Emperor level. You are overestimating me."
"Little Locust Tree is a sacred tree after all, which is truly remarkable for you."
Su Yue's remarks were not unreasonable. In the ten years of the apocalypse in his previous life, Tianma Village was known as the forbidden area of Star City, and no one had ever successfully explored it.
Furthermore, the fact that such a powerful demonic tree was hidden within the city indirectly proves the immense strength of the Wood Demon King.
Now, as night approaches, the Wood Demon King, empowered by the night, will become even more powerful.
Although Su Yue was confident enough to fight the Wood Demon King, he chose to show weakness in front of Hou Yi.
The purpose was simply to gain some benefit from this god.
After all, Hou Yi was a god, so giving him anything, even something just from his fingernail, would be enough.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Hou Yi slowly spoke: "This talent is a skill that I gradually comprehended and mastered after years of arduous archery practice. It is sufficient to meet any challenge you may face next."
[Unfailing Strike (Temporary Talent)]: SSS-level talent. With this talent, once the arrow leaves the bowstring, it locks onto the target, and no matter how the opponent moves or dodges, they cannot escape its hit.
They're gods, how can they be so stingy?
They only gave me a temporary talent!
Even a permanent A-level talent would be great!
Su Yue remembered that the arrow never missed its mark.
In the third trial, he also encountered Feng Meng, who also possessed the SSS-level talent "Never Misses an Arrow".
However, this talent doesn't seem to be anything special, does it?
For Su Yue, archery was as easy as eating and drinking.
His archery skills were so refined that he could hit the target with pinpoint accuracy every time, never making a mistake.
It's quite puzzling that such a skill would be rated SSS.
If they don't take something from Hou Yi, how can they justify his appearance fee?
"What? Aren't you leaving yet? What are you muttering to yourself over there?"
"Let me tell you, if it weren't for the fact that you carry that man's aura, I would have flattened you with one slap!"
The Wood Demon King noticed that Su Yue did not leave immediately after obtaining the treasure chest, but stood there lost in thought.
"I choose to continue fighting!" Su Yue's face showed a sly smile. He had already brewed a perfect plan in his mind, intending to gain more benefits from Hou Yi.
He was prepared to go all out to put on a convincing performance!
"You've got guts, young man! If it weren't for these damned rules, I would have taken action myself long ago!" With that, the entire tree trembled violently.
The entire tree trembled violently, as if resonating with people.
Then, a rustling sound arose, like leaves rubbing against each other, and countless locust leaves fell one after another, each one looking as eerie as a ghost face.
The entire barrier was enveloped in a white mist, and a huge black figure appeared within it.
Unbeknownst to them, the way the Wood Demon King addressed Su Yue gradually changed.
The ultimate trial is about to begin!
[All other skills are disabled; only Zongbu's skills can be used!]
[The first test is about to begin in ten seconds!]
Holy crap, why didn't you say so earlier?
Su Yue could only use the skills of the god Zongbu, and compared to ordinary people, he was only slightly stronger.
"If I don't beat you until your face is covered in peach blossoms today, you won't know why flowers are so red!"
Su Yue's gaze followed the sound, and he saw the white mist gradually dissipate, revealing a tree-man.
He stood tall and upright, over ten feet tall, with his torso and limbs woven from golden roots and branches.
Only the vibrant green leaves overhead highlight the vitality and harmony of nature.
Presumably, the Wood Demon King's daily life must be quite comfortable!
The reason why the Wood Demon King chose the tree form was that once he started a direct confrontation with Su Yue, the immobile giant tree form would become a sitting duck.
However, the giant tree did not disappear; it still stands tall in the distance, forming a life link with the tree-man in front of them.
【Wood Demon King - Lord-level Demon Tree (Tree-person Form)】
Level: 20 (Lord Level)
Basic attributes: Strength: 300, Spirit: 100, Constitution: 100, Agility: 300.
Talents: [Parasitic Seed], [Life Chain], [Natural Shelter]
Skills: [Living Armor], [Wild Growth], [All Things Are Soldiers], [Enchanting Voice]...
Clearly, the Wood Demon King exhibits the same talents and skills in both his tree-man form and giant tree form.
The only difference is that the four attributes of this tree-man form of the Wood Demon King have undergone tremendous changes compared to before.
The current Wood Demon King has reached the pinnacle of both agility and strength, and possesses near-infinite health due to the Life Link, making him a well-rounded, all-around warrior.
"Little thing, the design is quite unique!" Su Yue had just finished speaking when the countdown ended, and he launched his usual preemptive strike.
The instructor once said that strategically one can despise the enemy, but tactically one should take the enemy seriously.
Since even Hou Yi called him "Divine Tree," he must have some skill or ability.
When Su Yue shot this arrow, it was just a casual attempt; he didn't aim carefully, since Su Yue's goal was still Hou Yi's wool.
Surprisingly, this seemingly casual arrow, with the blessing of Hou Yi's SSS-level talent "Never Misses an Arrow," produced an unexpected effect.
As the arrow left the hand, it trembled violently.
It is this shaking that generates horizontal acceleration, causing the arrow to arc during its flight.
This anti-scientific attack method reminded Su Yue of the wildly popular TV series from back then.
"Oh, not at all..." The Wood Demon King was still basking in Su Yue's praise when, unexpectedly, an arrow whistled through the air and hurtled straight toward his face.
However, his agility attribute of 300 points played a crucial role at this moment.
The arrow grazed his face, which he considered incredibly handsome, leaving an unsightly scar.
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