The Sacred Valley, in its entirety, was truly a deep valley.
However, this deep valley was enormous.
So vast that within it there were mountains, rivers, and oceans — forming an entire world within the valley itself.
And at the very center of this valley stood a towering tree.
This towering tree reached a height of thirty-eight thousand meters.
Though calling it a tree was not entirely accurate. The main body was a tree, but upon its branches bloomed enormous lotus flowers.
Eighty-eight lotuses in total.
Each fully bloomed lotus had a diameter spanning several thousand meters, and apart from emitting a rich floral fragrance, they radiated a brilliant white glow.
And at this moment, all eighty eighty-eight lotuses upon the towering tree were in full bloom.
Such a sight had never appeared since ancient times.
It quickly drew a massive number of people from throughout the Sacred Valley.
Even though a considerable crowd had already gathered near the towering tree, more figures were still rapidly making their way toward it.
"Could this be… the legendary Full Bloom?"
"Lord Bai Mei, Lord Bu Yu — is this truly the legendary Full Bloom?"
The people of the Sacred Valley gazed upon the Sacred Lotus Tree within the valley, marveling endlessly.
Many turned to Shengguang Bai Mei and Shengguang Bu Yu with questions.
Although they all had their own suspicions, Shengguang Bai Mei and Shengguang Bu Yu held special standing — their words carried far greater weight.
"Ladies and gentlemen, seeing is believing. If this is not the Full Bloom…"
"Then what, pray tell, would qualify as one?"
Shengguang Bu Yu replied with a smile.
Shengguang Bai Mei, meanwhile, stared fixedly at the Sacred Lotus Tree. Compared to everyone else's excitement and elation, his expression was a mixture of joy and worry.
But at this moment, no one cared what Shengguang Bai Mei's face looked like. They were all transfixed by the sight of the Sacred Lotus Tree in full bloom.
After all, this was a scene from legend.
"Miss Meng Lai and Miss Xin Tian, along with Young Master Chu Yao and Young Master Hao Xuan — they truly are extraordinary."
"I said it all along — with their talent, especially Miss Meng Lai's talent, how could they possibly fail to make the Sacred Lotus Tree bloom?"
"As it turns out, they made not just a show of it — they achieved the Full Bloom."
Amid the exclamations of wonder and joy, praises rang out without cease. And as they praised, all eyes turned toward the four figures standing beneath the Sacred Lotus Tree.
Two men and two women. The men were dashing and imposing, the women were as beautiful as celestial beings. By appearance alone, they were nothing like ordinary people — they seemed to have stepped straight out of an immortal realm.
Their bearing and presence were both beyond exceptional.
"My friends, has no one noticed?"
"Although the Sacred Lotus Tree has fully bloomed, the barrier has yet to dissipate, has it?"
Just as everyone was rejoicing, Shengguang Bu Yu's voice cut through like a torrential downpour.
It sobered the crowd up almost instantly.
"Why is the barrier still there?"
"Normally, once the Sacred Lotus Tree blooms, the barrier should vanish. But now that it has fully bloomed, why does the barrier remain?"
Voices buzzed with discussion.
"Lord Bai Mei, you need to make a decision quickly."
Shengguang Bu Yu turned to Shengguang Bai Mei beside him.
Hearing this, Shengguang Bai Mei's expression darkened.
The indecision in his eyes made it clear he was wrestling with a difficult choice.
"Wake that
Shengguang Bai Mei transmitted these words to Shengguang Bu Yu through a secret voice channel.
"I've already examined Young Friend
Shengguang Bu Yu said.
"What are you saying? Do you not understand the value of the Celestial Hall Sacred Fruit?"
Shengguang Bai Mei countered.
"Actually, there are quite a few Celestial Hall Sacred Fruits within the Celestial Hall Temple. As long as one can enter the Celestial Hall Temple, there will be plenty of opportunities to obtain more."
"Besides, no matter how precious it is, it is ultimately just a healing pill. It will have to be used eventually."
"Could a single Celestial Hall Sacred Fruit really be worth less than the opportunity for Miss Xin Tian and the others to cultivate within the Sacred Lotus Tree?"
Shengguang Bu Yu said with a smile, looking for all the world as though he had Shengguang Bai Mei completely cornered.
Shengguang Bai Mei was hardly blind to what Shengguang Bu Yu was thinking, and he seethed with fury — teeth clenched so hard they nearly cracked.
"Shengguang Bu Yu, remember my words. If this
Shengguang Bai Mei spat those vicious words, but at the same time, he retrieved a wooden box from his Dantian and handed it to Shengguang Bu Yu.