novellhall Chapter 545, A Paradise on Earth
Chapter 545, A Paradise on Earth
Hua Changxi, leading the Soul Turtle, cautiously ventured deeper and deeper into the island.
The island's soul energy was so dense that it almost turned into a tangible mist, and the air was filled with a refreshing fragrance of grass, trees, and flowers. Just being there made one feel that their soul was being nourished.
The ground beneath my feet was soft and elastic, and strands of pure soul power slowly seeped into my body through my soles, silently strengthening my soul.
Everywhere you look, there are layers upon layers of soul plants of all colors growing in a staggered pattern.
However, it seems that they have been neglected, so these soul plants look particularly messy, like weeds.
Looking at this desolate scene, Hua Changxi's heart pounded; this was yet another sign that an island was unclaimed.
Go deeper.
Then, the man and the tortoise arrived at a forest of soul power fruit trees, and both were so taken aback by the sight before them that they held their breath.
All that could be seen were ancient and vigorous Soul Power Fruit Trees covering the mountains and plains, their branches laden with blossoms and heavy bunches of fruit bending the branches, like countless crystal-clear white jade lanterns, radiating a warm and holy glow under the dim light of the Soul Mist.
The Soul Power Fruit Tree, as the name suggests, is a soul tree that absorbs and refines soul power before bearing soul power fruits.
The Soul Power Fruit contains gentle and refined soul power, making it an excellent item for strengthening the soul body and replenishing soul power.
The Soul Power Fruit Tree is not considered a rare variety among Soul Woods; it is a common, widely available type of wood.
However, the Soul Power Fruit Trees in front of us are a bit special—the trees are extremely old!
"Wow~"
Seeing the Soul Power Fruit Forest laden with fruit, the Soul Turtle jumped for joy, then, with its four short little legs, it rushed into the forest impatiently.
The Soul Turtle ran to a fruit tree, opened its mouth wide, and sucked in a Soul Power Fruit. Then it chewed it up with smacking sounds.
One fruit wasn't enough, so the Soul Turtle grew even bigger. Now, with a single suck, it could inhale dozens of Soul Power Fruits at once, making its mouth drip with juice.
Hua Changxi raised an eyelid upon seeing this, but did not stop him; he merely observed his surroundings warily.
In the forest, only the sound of the soul turtle eating fruit could be heard.
After a while, seeing no unusual activity, Hua Changxi released her divine sense to explore the surroundings while entering the orchard.
The rich aroma of fruit filled her nose, and she couldn't help but drool.
The Soul Power Fruit on the tree is pure white like jade, with a smooth and delicate skin, as if it were carefully carved from the finest mutton fat jade.
Through the translucent peel, one could vaguely see a rich, milky sap flowing inside, brimming with soul energy. With each slight movement, one could feel the immense vitality contained within.
Hua Changxi counted with her divine sense that there were a total of 3,600 Soul Fruit trees in this orchard, arranged clearly in front and behind.
The first 1,200 trees have slightly slender branches and leaves, and the white jade fruits they bear are small but exquisite.
[Realm: Nascent Soul Realm 99.99 billion/60 billion; Divine Sense: 100 billion+ points]
To determine the amount of soul power contained in the Soul Power Fruit, Hua Changxi picked one and ate it.
[Realm: Nascent Soul Realm 99.99 billion/100 billion; Divine Sense: 60.01 billion+ points]
Hmm, eat one, and you'll gain a million points of soul power!
Go deeper.
The 1,200 trees in the middle have thicker trunks, and layers upon layers of sweet and firm fruit are surrounded by clusters of soul flowers.
After consuming one, Hua Changxi's [Realm: Nascent Soul Realm 99.99 billion/100 billion; Divine Sense: 60.11 billion+ points]
Eat one, and you'll gain millions of soul power!
Go deeper.
The last 1,200 trees were even more extraordinary, with natural soul patterns on their fruit peels and their own soul light.
[Realm: Nascent Soul Realm 99.99 billion/61.11 billion; Divine Sense: 10 billion+ points]
Good heavens, eating one can increase one hundred million soul power!
After eating three Soul Power Fruits, Hua Changxi's heart pounded wildly.
This island is extraordinary!
Hua Changxi tried to calm his burning desire to occupy the island and returned to the outskirts of the orchard.
As soon as I went outside, my eyelids started twitching.
In no time, the Soul Turtle had eaten all the Soul Power Fruits from the six Soul Power Fruit Trees.
"Little turtle, stop eating."
"you"
Hua Changxi called the Soul Turtle over, his expression somewhat complicated. He knew the Soul Turtle could eat, but he hadn't expected it to eat this much.
Each fruit tree bore at least several thousand fruits, and with six fruit trees, the Soul Turtle ate at least twenty to thirty thousand fruits.
The fact that it could devour so much soul power at once also proves that the Soul Turtle's strength has at least reached the Spirit Platform Realm.
The Soul Turtle seemed a little unsatisfied: "Master, I'm not full yet."
Hua Changxi: "Your father and mother wouldn't have abandoned you and deliberately lost you, would they?"
The Soul Turtle glared at its little eyes: "Master, how do you know my father and mother despise me?" Hua Changxi gave a forced smile and chuckled twice, then turned to leave the orchard without saying anything more.
The Soul Turtle hurriedly followed, but after crawling for a while, it felt too tired. It transformed again, shrinking to the size of a palm, and then leaped onto Hua Changxi's shoulder and lay there motionless.
Hua Changxi glanced sideways at the Soul Turtle: "Did you use a transformation spell?"
The Soul Turtle gently shook its head: "No, I am using the inherited divine power of our River-Crossing Soul Turtle, which is called Size As You Wish."
Upon hearing that it was the innate inheritance of the Soul Turtle clan, Hua Changxi didn't ask any further questions, but instead asked with some curiosity, "Crossing River Soul Turtle? Why is your clan called that?"
The Soul Turtle shook its head, its expression clearly showing disdain: "Master, how can you be so stupid? Of course it's because my clan has lived in the Soul River for generations, serving as ferrymen for living beings. We are the messengers of the Soul River."
Hua Changxi raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, and said, "Doesn't that mean your clan controls transportation on the River of Souls?"
The Soul Turtle proudly raised its chin: "Of course, on the River of Souls, all living beings give my River-Crossing Soul Turtle clan some face."
After that, Hua Changxi was less tense.
Their blatant intrusion and the commotion they caused, yet no living creatures appeared, suggests that this truly is an unclaimed island.
After passing through the outer Soul Power Fruit Forest, the view suddenly opened up before us.
What you see is a sea of soul flowers.
The petals of the Soul Flower are as clear as crystal, and tiny specks of soul energy emanate from its stamens. It sways gently in the breeze, emitting a strange fragrance that calms the mind.
Above the sea of flowers, one can see swarms of soul bees with soul power runes on their wings busily flitting between the soul flowers, absorbing the essence of the stamens, their tails glowing with a faint honey light as they diligently gather nectar.
The honeycomb built by the soul bees is nestled in the gaps of the gnarled branches of an old tree not far from the sea of flowers. The honeycomb is amber in color and has neat and orderly holes.
Hua Changxi led the Soul Turtle through the sea of flowers without disturbing the Soul Bees, and quickly arrived at the old forest.
"Master, there are so many beehives."
The Soul Turtle started drooling again.
Hua Changxi was also amazed by the dense beehives on the old tree. Because she was close by, she could see that the beehives were filled with thick and mellow honey.
The honey syrup is crystal clear and thick, exuding a rich and sweet aroma; just smelling it makes one feel as if their soul is enveloped in warmth.
This is undoubtedly a rare and precious tonic for the soul.
Seeing that the Soul-Seeing Turtle was getting restless, Hua Changxi quickly led it away from the old forest.
If they dare to touch the hive, they will definitely be attacked by the soul bees.
Although those soul bees didn't seem very strong, their sheer number made up for it.
Furthermore, she wasn't sure if there were any powerful Soul Bees on the island.
It would be best if they didn't act rashly before fully exploring the island.
After passing through the old forest, a grove of silvery-white mulberry trees came into view.
On the thick leaves of the mulberry tree, countless silkworms were greedily munching away.
The silkworm's body is as smooth as jade, constantly spinning strands of silver thread. The silver thread is delicate and strong, shimmering with a hazy moonlight luster, and swaying gently in the wind, making it exceptionally lively.
What a wonderful island this is!
Hua Changxi felt that this island was truly overflowing with soul power resources.
Hua Changxi did not disturb the Soul Silkworm and continued to delve deeper.
Soon, a crisp and melodious tinkling sound entered my ears.
Passing through a cascading vine of souls, a crystal-clear spring of souls suddenly appeared before them.
The spring gurgles with clear water, a thin white halo floats on the surface, and the bottom is covered with translucent soul jade fragments.
The spring water possessed a rich spiritual energy, and the misty vapors that caressed the face instantly soothed the restlessness of the soul.
"Gurgle~"
The Soul Turtle had somehow jumped off Hua Changxi's shoulder and approached the spring. It stretched out its head, carefully licked a mouthful of spring water, and then comfortably squinted its eyes.
Then, he licked it a second and a third time.
Hua Changxi ignored her and instead looked toward the center of Soul Island.
At the center of Soul Island, towering Soul Trees rise from the ground, their trunks strong and robust, their bark textures ancient and profound. Each leaf seems to be carved from the finest white jade, shimmering faintly in the light filtering through the Soul Mist.
Looking at everything on Soul Island, Hua Changxi was moved.
The entire Soul Island is lush with vegetation, its spiritual springs gurgle, bees dance, silkworms roost, and all things coexist and depend on each other. Everywhere is filled with vibrant spiritual energy, like a peaceful paradise nestled alone in the world. (End of Chapter)