Chapter 2779
“Shi Tieqiao, how could you betray me by conspiring with others to deceive me and sneaking into the cave to harvest the Heavenly Thunder Fruits…?”
Ning Cai Chen was filled with rage, and in an instant, a powerful, bloody aura enveloped both Shi Tieqiao and the old woman!
Feeling the intensity of Ning Cai Chen’s aura, Shi Tieqiao’s face turned pale with fear. He realized that if Ning Cai Chen had chosen to kill him, just a single thought from him could have resulted in their immediate demise!
The disparity in their realms was too significant; with just a slight exertion of his formidable aura, Shi Tieqiao and the old woman could easily be crushed!
“Please forgive me, Master Ning! I was also deceived by Kai. Fortunately, he only managed to pick three Heavenly Thunder Fruits. There are still plenty left on the tree, and I’ll gladly give them all to you! I won’t contest them!”
Shi Tieqiao quickly offered his apologies to Ning Cai Chen.
Upon hearing Shi Tieqiao’s words, Ning Cai Chen relaxed his tense demeanor. Thankfully, Kai hadn’t taken too many fruits; otherwise, Shi Tieqiao would have faced certain death at his hands!
At that moment, several cultivators had already leaped toward the Heavenly Thunder Tree, eager to pluck the Heavenly Thunder Fruits!
However, just as their hands were about to grasp the fruits, a series of lightning bolts suddenly erupted from the Heavenly Thunder Tree!
In an instant, the cultivators were struck by the lightning and fell from the tree!
Those who were not strong enough were obliterated in the blast, reduced to nothing!
Meanwhile, some of the more powerful cultivators were pierced through their bodies, left lifeless on the ground!
Witnessing this shocking scene, the previously eager cultivators stood frozen, their excitement replaced with dread as they stared at the Heavenly Thunder Fruits, now fully aware of the danger they posed!
They realized why the Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle wasn’t guarding this area—the immense power of the lightning from the Heavenly Thunder Tree was enough to deter many!
“Rui Beast Mirror…”
Ning Cai Chen called out, and promptly, a member of the Ning Clan presented a bronze mirror to him!
Taking the bronze mirror, Ning Cai Chen prepared to enter the fray himself.
He knew that the Bloodthirsty Thunder Eagle must have gone after Kai, who had just snatched the Heavenly Thunder Fruits, providing him with a chance to quickly gather some fruits himself!
Ning Cai Chen leaped into the air, bronze mirror in hand, reaching out to grab a Heavenly Thunder Fruit!
Suddenly, a thunderous rumble echoed as a lightning bolt descended. Ning Cai Chen swiftly raised the bronze mirror to shield himself, and the bolt struck with tremendous force, reflecting the energy outward!
Although he wasn’t directly hit by the lightning, the shock from the impact forced Ning Cai Chen downwards!
The onlookers marveled as they watched him effortlessly secure a Heavenly Thunder Fruit with the mirror, their envy palpable. However, none dared to challenge him; he was an eighth-ranked cultivator in the Harmonious Body Realm, far beyond their capability!
After storing the Heavenly Thunder Fruits, Ning Cai Chen ascended into the air once more!
This time, he quickly snatched another Heavenly Thunder Fruit before retreating!
But his efforts were futile, as another bolt of lightning crashed down from the Heavenly Thunder Tree, forcing Ning Cai Chen to employ the bronze mirror for defense again!
Yet, after this strike, another bolt followed suit!
Ning Cai Chen raised the mirror once more!
With a resounding crash, the lightning was deflected, but the bronze mirror shattered in his hands!
The violent recoil left Ning Cai Chen looking distressed.
As he fell to the ground, he gazed at the shattered bronze mirror with a heavy heart!
This mirror was a cherished heirloom of the Ning family, and now it lay in ruins!
Frustration welled within him; he had managed to collect just two Heavenly Thunder Fruits while Kai had effortlessly gathered three. How had Kai managed to do so with such ease?