Everything has two sides; although the Demon Tree devours people, to a Cultivator, the Demon Tree is a treasure trove.
If one can subdue the Demon Tree, its wood can be used to make Magic Artifacts, and its leaves might be processed into Elixirs.
The reason Tian Lin and others turn pale at the mention of the Demon Tree is that they lack the ability to deal with it.
Ultimately, their cultivation is too weak, or they have none at all.
"To cross this mountain unless you can burn the whole mountaintop with a wildfire; but a small fire won't harm the Demon Tree, and starting a wildfire is extremely difficult."
The second leader wore a worried expression, yet the Lang Guan beside him comforted:
"It's still too soon to say if it's indeed the Demon Tree; maybe we're overthinking it? Besides, if it really is the Demon Tree, we're not the only ones who would be anxious."
Everyone nodded, looking towards those on the opposite mountain slope.
