The Invincible Supreme Medical God-Chapter 1032 - 555: Hostility

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He suddenly appeared on the scene, immediately causing excitement among the surrounding Outer Sect disciples, who all looked at him.

"That's Zhao Yiduo's brother! Mr. Zhao's spiritual plants and vegetation skills are said to be neck and neck with Chen Ziang's!"

"Well, now we can see them face to face. They've been rivals for a while now, and both of them want to become the top botanist among all the disciples."

Chen Ziang's expression immediately darkened. He looked coldly at Zhao Yiduo, who glared back at him. The hostility in their eyes intensified immediately.

"Zhao Yiduo, go ahead and bring out your Spirit Winter Bamboo," Elder Zhou encouraged. Clearly, even he was interested in what would happen. He was well aware of the competition between the two young disciples and was actually pleased to witness it. Only through healthy competition can great progress be achieved.

Zhao Yiduo clasped his hands and bowed to Elder Zhou, then patted his bag, producing ten Elf Bamboo stalks, each over three meters long and as thick as a leg. They were a bright emerald green and even seemed somewhat crystalline. Judging by the spiritual energy they emitted, it was obvious that they exceeded the normal range and, in terms of quality, were far superior to Chen Ziang's energy.

Just seeing the bamboo caused an uproar in the crowd. Most people had heard that Spirit Wind Bamboo could grow over three meters, but had never seen it before.

"Spirit Winter Bamboo growing over three meters! I wonder how long it takes to grow?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"That kind of Spirit Winter Bamboo has reached the stage where it releases spiritual energy. Mr. Zhao's botanical prowess undoubtedly makes him the top Outer Sect disciple on Xiangyun Peak!"

Seeing the crowd's level of excitement, Zhao Yiduo provocatively smiled at Chen Ziang.

Chen Ziang's face instantly darkened.

As for Elder Zhou, his eyes shone with appreciation as he looked at the bamboo and nodded.

"Magnificent, magnificent. Quite a few disciples submitted Spirit Winter Bamboo today, but your quality is certainly the best. It's not just high-grade, it's absolutely top-grade. Very, very good, Zhao Yiduo. Keep up the good work!"

Zhao Yiduo bowed to Elder Zhou again, then challenged Chen Ziang. "Junior brother Chen, it seems you need to put in more effort in your studies."

Chen Ziang's expression grew even darker, and he coldly snorted. "Mr. Zhao, isn't your gloating a bit premature? After all, it doesn't count when you have help. Next time, I'll definitely grow soul bamboo to five meters!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yiduo burst into laughter. "Junior brother Chen, if you brag too much, you'll surely crash and burn. Spirit Wind Bamboo is incredibly difficult to cultivate because of the unbelievable spiritual energy it requires. For Qi Condensation disciples like us, growing it to three meters is the absolute limit. You think you're going to grow it to five meters? Only Foundation Establishment elders can do such things. Not to mention six meters. In all my years in the sect, I've never seen a soul—"

Before Zhao Yiduo could even finish speaking, a resonant rumbling sound could be heard from the path leading to the mission office, as if some gigantic creature were approaching. The Outer Sect disciples immediately began to look shocked, and gasps started to ring out.

The confrontation between Zhao Yiduo and Chen Ziang was also interrupted, and both of them frowned as they looked toward the path.

Soon, visible were the tops of several massive bamboo stalks, thicker than a person. They were bright emerald green, and upon closer inspection, one could even see some purple spots shimmering on their surface. They also emitted brilliant colorful light.

Shockingly, the bamboo emitted powerful spiritual energy, immediately causing cries of astonishment.

"What is that thing!?"

"It looks like some kind of tree! But at the same time, it looks like bamboo!"

Chen Ziang and Zhao Yiduo frowned, unable even to identify what they were looking at. However, they could tell it was incredible. Meanwhile, Elder Zhou stared wide-eyed at the bamboo, even starting to breathe slightly heavily.

As more and more bamboo became visible, everyone gazed intently. When the bamboo was fully revealed, shockingly, each stalk was 15 meters tall, carried by a petite young man who staggered along the path with the bamboo slung over his shoulder.

He almost looked like an ant carrying steamed buns...

Every step he took caused a resounding rumbling sound, and the Outer Sect disciples made way for him, looking utterly amazed by his appearance.

Of course, that young man was Yan Xiaobao, who had been complaining about the harshness of the competition and the terrors of Wanshe Valley. Although he wanted to cry, no tears came out, and he didn't even notice the crowd watching him as he trudged along. When he reached Elder Zhou, he dropped the bamboo on the ground, causing a massive boom. Then he sat on the bamboo, panting heavily and wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"I can't fit this bamboo in my bag. Man, I'm exhausted. Oh, dear Elder, I've come here for the mission." Suddenly, Yan Xiaobao felt a strange sensation, looked around, and discovered that everyone in the crowd was staring at his bamboo. Audible gasps could be heard, too.

"Bamboo... is that thing actually bamboo?"

"It's so big! I've never seen bamboo that large before. Come on, they must be trees, right?!"