One more catty, one more attribute point

Every Innate Spirit Root in the Eternal Sky possesses unthinkable power, having lived through long ages.

Moreover, according to what Ji Huaxi previously mentioned.

The Spirit Void Dao Wood once appeared in the material realm, referred to by the ancients as the Construction Spirit Root.

Such an ancient tree possesses considerable wisdom in itself. Treating it merely as a precious spiritual item to be used upon request would only lead oneself into danger. Su Heng did not intend to engage in any extreme tug-of-war with the Spirit Void Dao Wood. In his eyes, if he could completely refine and assimilate the Spirit Void Dao Wood, that would naturally be best.

Not only would he gain control of a powerful Dao Path containing spiritual power, but he would also continuously obtain spiritual power.

Even if he couldn't achieve that,

Directly using the Spirit Void Dao Wood as a one-time consumable.

Completely consuming it was also acceptable.

After all, as an Innate Spirit Root, the Spirit Void Dao Wood was akin to the most top-tier spiritual cultivation elixir.

The essence contained within was enough to elevate Su Heng's spiritual cultivation to a formidable realm.

Thus, after a brief deliberation, Su Heng decisively made his move.

Boom!

He raised his finger.

As trails of dark red light emerged, converging at his fingertip.

Once again, a scorching beam of light pierced the void, crossing tens of thousands of meters to land beside the Spirit Void Dao Wood.

Although it was just a casual strike, its power was not to be underestimated. As the orange flames expanded, a mushroom cloud about as tall as the Spirit Void Dao Wood slowly rose. The earth trembled ceaselessly, countless shattered rocks were blasted thousands of meters into the sky, then cascaded down loudly.

Feeling the scorching heat and the destructive power,

The Spirit Void Dao Wood froze in place, daring not to move.

At this moment, Su Heng's voice, despite the distance, transmitted clearly into the consciousness of the Spirit Void Dao Wood, "I know you can understand me. I don't want to waste time, so I won't bother with superfluous words."

Su Heng's eyes flickered with dark red light, paused briefly, then continued, "Listen well, I give you two choices."

"Either obediently submit and serve me as my servant, or be directly torn apart and devoured by me."

The wind blew across the ground, whipping up dust.

Normally, there is no air in the Eternal Sky, only a void.

But this broken world was an exception, as its own mass, through gravity, captured some of the void's gaseous substance nearby.

The Spirit Void Dao Wood seemed unable to comprehend Su Heng's language, or maybe it was just adopting another way to resist.

At this moment, it just stood still, making no other response.

Su Heng grinned and said, "Three."

"Two"

"One..." As the last number was spoken.

Suddenly a rustling sound emerged from the Spirit Void Dao Wood, its originally massive body rapidly shrank.

Enveloped in a hazy white light, it transformed into a linden tree with nine branches, about ten meters tall. Once the light dissipated, it seemed utterly ordinary, easily overlooked if placed in a deep mountain.

Swoosh!

Su Heng took a step forward.

Instantly crossing tens of thousands of meters to arrive beside the Spirit Void Dao Wood.

As he lightly placed a hand on the rough, dark bark of the Spirit Void Dao Wood, the massive branches also gently trembled, causing the leaves to rustle.

As if showing submission.

Su Heng then infused his spiritual power into it.

As a divine tree that controlled the Soul Path, the spiritual power of the Spirit Void Dao Wood was also extremely formidable.

However, with its active cooperation, the refinement process was incredibly smooth. As streaks of golden light appeared on the tree body of the Spirit Void Dao Wood, Su Heng felt as if the ancient tree was an extension of his will, even able to observe the external environment through the Spirit Void Dao Wood. The Dao Path controlled by the Spirit Void Dao Wood was now also vaguely understood by Su Heng.

Of course...

Such refinement was just preliminary.

To fully unearth the potential of an Innate Spirit Root, it required further development over time.

Even so, the moment he established a connection with the Spirit Void Dao Wood.

Su Heng could already feel a continuous influx of spiritual power into his body, like a vast reservoir being replenished through rivers. A cool sensation, emanating from Su Heng's brain to his body, distinctly made him feel his consciousness becoming sharper and more active.

First, he closed his eyes to savor the feeling.

Then Su Heng stretched his hand to retrieve the Spirit Void Dao Wood back into the Flesh Furnace, planning to replant it after returning to the Blood Realm.

After finishing all this, Su Heng turned back, his gaze once again falling on Ji Huaxi.

Ji Huaxi appeared somewhat nervous at this moment.

After all, the Spirit Void Dao Wood was her "ransom". If the results of the refinement dissatisfied Su Heng, or if he reneged, she was really at a loss. Previously, on her way to the Eternal Sky, Ji Huaxi was even prepared to go all out in a desperate struggle. Now, feeling the lingering high temperatures in the air, that sliver of thought also evaporated.

"You, what do you intend to do?" Ji Huaxi stared with her eyes wide, her face full of uncertainty.

"The effects of the Spirit Void Dao Wood are even better than I anticipated, although there were some complications during the process... but I am very satisfied with the outcome," Su Heng spoke calmly, "Now our transaction is complete, and you are free."