System: Replicating The Heavens

Chapter 372: Ch 372: Scarlet Sin Tree

Alex looked at the blood pool curiously.

This pool was huge, and a heavy stench of blood was wafting through the air. It was thick and suffocating.

A thousand-foot-tall blood-colored giant tree could be seen in the middle of the blood pool. Actually, it can be said that this giant tree was floating on the surface of the blood pool. Its roots were not anchored in the ground but instead spread across the surface of the pool, trailing like tendrils through the thick, crimson liquid.

Most importantly, the roots pulsed like a heart, beating non-stop, absorbing the energy in the blood pool.

Perhaps because the roots had absorbed too much blood energy, which caused the tree to glow faintly with a sinister aura. It was extremely strange.

The strangeness of this tree did not end there. One could see several blood-colored fruits hanging on the giant tree. These fruits were also exuding a sinister aura that made Alex frown.

"I'll go and take a look."

Alex's figure flashed and he quickly rushed over. At the same time, his spiritual sense spread out, scanning the blood pool below.

He could see several monstrous fishes inside the pool even though the entire pool was covered by the roots of the giant tree.

Alex continued to fly towards the tree, but halfway there, the blood pool started to churn all of a sudden. In the next instant, a three-meter-long Blood Fish emerged from it. It opened its fangs and jumped in the air, biting towards Alex.

A strong smell of blood gushed out, attacking Alex's nostrils.

"Die!"

This was an Extreme-leveled Holy Lord Stage Beast, but all Alex did was strike out with his palm, and an intense energy struck the Blood Fish's body. Within a second, the Blood Fish was instantly destroyed. It exploded into pieces and blood flew everywhere in the air before falling back into the blood pool.

This fish might be a terrifying opponent for other people, but it was nothing for Alex. All he needed was one slap and the beast was dead.

He did not even turn to look at the result of his slap. He continued flying towards the giant tree. However, it seems his journey there would be anything but smooth.

The blood in the pool churned once again. This time, several Blood Fishes jumped out, attempting to bite Alex.

However, no matter how many blood fish came out of the Blood Pool, they posed no threat to Alex. All of them were easily killed by him.

One thing worth mentioning is that the tree did not take action against Alex this entire time. Alex was sure that this tree must have a spirit, and it was an evil one. It still did not act against Alex for some reason.

Finally, Alex arrived beside the blood-colored giant tree. He raised his head and looked up at the dense cluster of Blood-colored Fruits.

[Name: Scarlet Sinfruit.

Rank: Divine.

Detail: The Scarlet Sinfruit is a fearsome and ominous fruit, birthed from the malevolent Scarlet Sin Tree after it consumes the soul of a living being. Each fruit is a sign of the tree's dark nature, growing only when a soul has been absorbed into the blood pool. The fruit is roughly the size of a human heart, with a smooth, glossy skin that exudes a deep sinister crimson hue.

Its surface is marked with intricate, vein-like patterns that pulsate with a faint, eerie glow, resembling the beating of a heart.

The Scarlet Sinfruit normally exudes an unsettling aura which kind of radiates an overwhelming sense of dread and despair. Its scent is an unsettling mix of sweetness and iron, reminiscent of fresh blood, and can induce nausea or unease in those who approach it. The fruit is imbued with the essence of the soul the tree devoured, making each Scarlet Sinfruit unique in its power and potential effects.

Consuming a Scarlet Sinfruit can bestow incredible power to the consumer. It can vastly enhance the consumer's blood-based abilities and even grant them access to demonic powers, such as blood manipulation, darkness rises, and unnatural regeneration. However, these powers come at a terrible cost.

The fruit contains the tormented essence of the consumed soul, and ingesting it subjects the consumer to horrifying visions of the soul's final moments and eternal suffering. The dark energy within the fruit can corrupt the mind and body, causing madness, uncontrollable bloodlust, and the risk of becoming a vessel for the trapped soul's vengeful spirit.

Note: The Scarlet Sinfruit is also known to be a forbidden fruit; however, this fruit is Divine Fruit for Demonic Cultivators and Blood Demons.]

Alex's expression turned serious. He did not expect this fruit to be such a terrifying existence.

Alex then looked at the tree.

[Name: Scarlet Sin Tree.

Rank: Divine.

Detail: The Scarlet Sin Tree is a malevolent and ancient entity, shrouded in dark legends and feared across the realms for its terrifying nature. Rumors say that this tree could grow to become a True Treasure.

Towering over a thousand feet tall, this blood-colored giant tree is an eerie presence that generally hovers above a cursed blood pool filled with the essence blood of countless creatures from various races. Its bark is a deep, crimson hue, with a texture that appears both smooth and unnaturally slick, as if perpetually coated in fresh blood.

The most distinctive and disturbing aspect of the Scarlet Sin Tree is its roots that drift through the blood pool, absorbing the dark energies and essence of the souls trapped within the pool, nourishing the tree and giving birth to Scarlet Sinfruits.

The Scarlet Sin Tree is a cursed creation, believed to have originated from the Scarlet Sin Race which is also the creator of Sinful Beings called Blood Demons. This tree is said to be a demonic construct, a living embodiment of darkness in the hearts of the Scarlet Sin Race. The tree's sustenance comes not from soil and water but from the blood and souls of the living.

When a soul is consumed by the blood pool, its essence is absorbed by the tree, fueling its growth and allowing it to bear the infamous Scarlet Sinfruit.

The Scarlet Sin Tree is not just a passive entity; it possesses a malevolent consciousness. It is drawn to conflict, despair, blood, slaughter, and death, thriving in areas where such energies are abundant. Legends speak of the tree whispering temptations to those who get near, enchanting them to come closer and closer.

Those who succumb to its allure are devoured by the tree, contributing to the tree's growth and the birth of more Scarlet Sinfruit.]

Alex was truly surprised this time. He did not expect there to be an entire story behind the birth of this tree. This was actually a race that created this tree and the Blood Demons.

"Scarlet Sin Race, huh!"

Somewhere within his heart, Alex could not help but want to meet the creatures of this race. Just what kind of demonic race are they to even think of creating such a tree?

What is more, this tree can actually grow to the rank of True Treasure.

What is a true treasure?

There are several ranks of treasures above the Celestial Rank.

These include Divine Grade treasures, which are primarily used by Divine Lords and Divine Emperors; Spirit God and Origin God, which are used by Spirit Martial Gods and Origin Martial Gods; False Treasures, which are utilized by cultivators in the Realm of Spirit Martial God and Origin Martial God; and True Treasures, which are reserved for warriors at the Life Creation Stage and Death Domination Stage.

Alex currently has a True Weapon in his hand. It is the Evil Lion Blade which is also called the Tenth Blade of Hell. The previous owner of this weapon was Xue. Alex obtained it after killing Xue.

This Scarlet Sin Tree could actually grow to the same rank as the Tenth Blade of Hell which is astonishing.

Alex also understood in an instant why this tree did not attack him when he was flying towards him.

Perhaps, the tree is waiting to fish him. If the tree wanted to devour Alex's soul, it needed Alex to be swallowed by the Blood Pool.

Alex could not help but guess that the tree might have already started to bewitch him with all kinds of benefits, however, he did not feel anything because his spiritual strength was far above the tree's, mainly after becoming a Spirit Martial God.

"This tree is dangerous. It must have devoured an unknown number of creatures by now. I better get rid of it as soon as possible. Otherwise, who knows how many people will be harmed by this tree."

Alex muttered and waved his hand. A dark liquid that was burning fiercely appeared in his palm. This was the Dark Flame Liquid.

Dark Flame Liquid is a treasure Alex replicated from Xue as well. [Ref. Ch - 319.]

The Dark Flame Liquid is the perfect weapon to get rid of a dark treasure such as the Scarlet Flame Tree and Scarlet Sinfurits. Alex knew this after reading its description described by the System.