Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

Xue Yao and others realized that there might be more ancient secrets hidden here, or even some long-standing cultivation system.

Suddenly, a curtain of light appeared ahead, like a transparent barrier, dividing the cave into two worlds. Beyond the curtain, an ancient altar loomed. Upon it, several seemingly ordinary objects, yet exuding a sense of the extraordinary, lay. Xue Yao could sense the astonishing power contained within those objects, enough to drive any cultivator mad.

"It seems that this is our destination." Yun Duoduo said softly, with a hint of barely perceptible excitement in her voice.

Everyone nodded and stepped forward, trying to penetrate the light curtain.

However, when they touched the seemingly illusory light curtain, a powerful force suddenly rebounded, knocking them back several steps, and everyone's face showed astonishment.

"This light curtain has restrictions!" Qing Yi analyzed quickly, with a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.

"Restriction? Then how are we supposed to get through?" Bao Ling frowned. He knew very well how complicated and dangerous the restriction was. If he wasn't careful, he might trigger the trap and be doomed.

Xue Yao pondered for a moment and suggested, "Perhaps we need to unlock the secret of this restriction, or find a corresponding method to open it. Everyone, carefully observe the runes on the light curtain and see if you can find any clues."

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around the light curtain, carefully observing the moving runes. These runes were ancient and mysterious, seemingly imbued with the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, and each stroke exuded an indescribable charm.

Gradually, they discovered that there seemed to be some connection between these runes, as if it were a huge puzzle waiting for them to solve.

"Look here!" Xiao Lin'er suddenly shouted, pointing to a corner of the light curtain. Everyone looked over and saw that the runes in that spot seemed brighter than the others, and arranged in a more orderly manner, as if forming a specific sequence.

"Could this... be the key to unlocking the restriction?" Xue Yao's heart moved. She tried to follow the direction Xiao Lin'er pointed, focusing her attention on those bright runes, trying to understand the connection between them.

As expected, Xue Yao finally discovered a seemingly chaotic but actually organized sequence of runes. She took a deep breath, concentrated all her spiritual energy, and gently waved her hand according to the sequence. The runes on the light curtain seemed to activate, rapidly spinning and merging, eventually transforming into a brilliant light that enveloped the entire curtain.

"Boom!" With a loud bang, the light curtain suddenly dissipated, revealing the altar in its entirety. Without the light curtain's obstruction, the items on the altar appeared even more dazzling, as if imbued with endless power and wisdom.

Xueyao slowly walked towards the altar, each step appearing particularly solemn. She came to the altar and carefully examined the items, her heart filled with awe and curiosity.

Suddenly, she discovered that one of the items - an ancient jade pendant, was emitting a faint light, which resonated with her mind.

"Is this... for me?" Xue Yao felt an inexplicable urge in her heart. She reached out and gently picked up the jade pendant. The jade pendant instantly glowed brightly, and a warm and powerful force surged into her body, greatly improving her cultivation in an instant.

In a blink of an eye, twelve years had passed since the group traveled in the secret garden.

The years passed slowly, and time within the Secret Garden seemed imbued with magic, flowing slowly and profoundly. Over the past twelve years, Xueyao and the others had not only solved countless ancient mysteries, but in this secret realm nurtured by nature and spiritual power, their cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching unprecedented heights of mind and realm.

Su Xin, who originally had an extraordinary talent for spiritual plants, was like a fish in water in this secret garden. Not only did she master many lost methods of cultivating spiritual plants, she also accidentally discovered several legendary magical herbs, whose medicinal effects were enough to make any seriously injured person recover instantly, and even had a miraculous effect on breaking through bottlenecks.

And these precious spiritual plants were planted by her in the medicinal field area.

Qing Yi, the team's brains, had spent the past twelve years immersed in the study of runes and prohibitions. He discovered that every rune in the Secret Garden contained the ultimate truth of heaven and earth. Through constant exploration and practice, he finally mastered the secret of integrating runes into his jade flute and spells, creating a series of astonishingly powerful new moves that impressed his companions.

Bao Ling, possessing a deep affection for spirit and demonic beasts, not only forged a strong friendship with the descendants of the Golden Dragon within this secret garden, but also befriended many other spirit beasts. He learned to communicate with them, understand their world, and even helped some solve problems that had plagued them for years, earning him a high reputation within the spirit beast community.

As for Xiao Lin'er, this seemingly immature yet ever-surprising little creature, over the past twelve years, not only has he grown considerably in size, but his strength has also grown tremendously. He seems to possess a natural affinity for some ancient power within the Secret Garden, often guiding the group to hidden treasures or avoiding deadly traps. He has become an indispensable member of the team.

However, as their cultivation improved and they gained a deeper understanding of the Secret Garden, Xueyao and the others gradually realized that this Secret Garden was more than it seemed. It seemed to hide deeper and more ancient secrets, and these secrets might be closely related to the fate of the entire heaven.

They also went to Tianchi Lake, Snow Mountain, and other places that aroused their interest.

Tianchi Lake is like a sapphire inlaid on emerald green silk. Its water is clear yet bottomless, as if it can reach the center of the earth or connect to another unknown world.

It also seems to be able to cleanse the soul and make people's thoughts become particularly clear.

The lake is always shrouded in a light mist. Whenever the sun shines through the clouds, it reflects colorful light, which is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated.

Xue Yao and her group stood by the Tianchi Lake, feeling the pure spiritual energy that permeated the surroundings, as if even their breathing became unusually clear.

The water of Tianchi not only nourishes all things in the secret garden, but also contains the magical power to cleanse the soul and purify the cultivation.

They tried to guide the water from the Tianchi Lake into their bodies. Sure enough, a cool and powerful force flowed through their bodies, which not only repaired the hidden injuries left by years of practice, but also made their spiritual power purer and more condensed.

Compared with the spiritual spring water that Xue Yao brought in from Biyun Cave, it is not much inferior.

After leaving Tianchi, they embarked on a journey to the snow-capped mountains.

The Snow Mountain is the coldest and most mysterious place in the Secret Garden. It is covered with snow all year round. Even practitioners with high cultivation levels find it difficult to withstand the severe cold there.

Through the trials and tribulations of the Secret Garden, they not only improved their cultivation but also deepened their mutual understanding. Xueyao knew that this would lay a solid foundation for their future journeys into the heavens.

After years of traveling in the secret garden, everyone has learned how to listen to the sounds of nature and how to perceive the secrets hidden beneath the surface.

Finally, the Secret Garden Tour concluded successfully. With abundant gains, everyone prepared to welcome the opening of the Starry Secret Realm, looking forward to obtaining more opportunities and divine objects in that mysterious realm.

During this trip to the Secret Garden, most of their experiences were real encounters, but there were also illusions, such as the giant beasts in the valley and the descendants of the golden dragon, which were all conjured up by Xue Yao for everyone to practice.

Furthermore, during this period, Xueyao's actions were mostly to set an example, allowing everyone to learn how to survive from it.