Pah!
Shameless!
How dare you call yourself a god?
Just because you're tall and big, you think you're a god?
A bit too narcissistic, don't you think?
"Are you the Tree God?"
"So, in the Primordial Immortal Realm, all trees must obey you?"
"Then why are you hiding deep under the sea?"
"Gods... don’t dare to show themselves?"
Hearing Chen Chang'an's slightly mocking tone, the Tree God didn’t seem bothered.
"I... was born at the dawn of the Primordial Immortal Realm."
"I came into existence alongside it."
"Do you still think it’s wrong for me to call myself the Tree God?" the Tree God asked with a smile.
A being that existed alongside the Primordial Immortal Realm?
"You’re not going to tell me you’re the one who nurtured all life in the Primordial Immortal Realm, are you?" Chen Chang'an asked, amused.
"Yes, and no."
"Aside from the three races—humans, demons, and fiends."
"However, even these three races initially grew by absorbing my energy before they flourished to their current state."
That impressive?
Chen Chang'an gave the Tree God a skeptical look. "Then how did the three races come to be?"
"Did they just pop out of thin air?"
At this, the Tree God fell silent for a moment before replying, "The demon race appeared first, followed by the fiend race."
"As for humans, they were the last to emerge, yet they developed the fastest and most rapidly."
"As for how they came to be... during that time, I was in a deep slumber and don’t know the details."
"As for why I’m here—this has always been my home."
"What you see now is where I truly belong."
"I’ve existed here for... an immeasurable amount of time."
An immeasurable amount of time?
As a being that coexisted with the Primordial Immortal Realm, shouldn’t it have the power to leave this place?
Why does it feel like it’s bound here?
"Are you imprisoned here?" Chen Chang'an asked.
Imprisoned?
"You could say that."
"If I can’t leave, then it’s no different from imprisonment," the Tree God replied calmly.
"You’re so powerful—can’t you take human form?" Chen Chang'an pressed.
Demons could assume human form after reaching a certain level of cultivation. Even a little earthworm like Xiao Qiuyin was born with that ability.
Given how long the Tree God had lived—far longer than the demon race—how could it lack such a skill?
Faced with Chen Chang'an’s doubt, the Tree God sighed. "I nurtured the Primordial Immortal Realm, but in doing so, I suffered greatly."
"Though now, neither humans nor demons draw energy from me anymore..."
"The damage was done long ago. My foundation was ruined, and I... am nearing the end of my life."
The end of its life?
Hearing this, Chen Chang'an frowned. If the Tree God wasn’t lying, it was vital to the Primordial Immortal Realm.
If it died, what would happen?
"If you die, what will become of the Primordial Immortal Realm?" Chen Chang'an asked, his brow furrowed.
"If I perish, the Primordial Immortal Realm will be affected—but to what extent, I cannot say."
"How can I save you?"
Save it?
The Tree God seemed surprised by Chen Chang'an’s offer. Why would he want to save it?
Since its creation, the world had only ever taken from it—never given anything in return, never offered help.
And now, this stranger, after hearing just a few words, wanted to save it?
"You can’t save me."
"I’ve lost my Life Origin Energy."
"Your power... isn’t enough."
Life Origin Energy?
What was that?
Did his own Life Law count as Origin Energy?
Thinking this, Chen Chang'an placed his left hand on the Tree God’s trunk and channeled his Life Law energy into it.
The Tree God trembled faintly, clearly startled by the strength of Chen Chang'an’s power.
"To think... at just the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm, you’ve already grasped Life Origin Energy."
"However... I sense that your Life Origin Energy is incomplete."
"As you are now, you cannot save me."
The Tree God’s voice held no sorrow or joy, but it was softer than before—perhaps in gratitude.
Hearing this, Chen Chang'an stopped transferring energy.
It seemed that unless he found the missing fragments of the Life Law, saving the Tree God was impossible.
"How much time do you have left?" Chen Chang'an asked.
"Ten years."
Ten years?
That little?
Chen Chang'an had assumed that, as a godlike tree, even if it was dying, it would still have tens or even hundreds of thousands of years left.
Yet it had only a decade.
"Fine. Within ten years, I’ll return."
"By then, I’ll save you," Chen Chang'an said with a smile.
As he spoke, he suddenly felt the Tree God’s gaze upon him, as if deep in thought.
"Why?"
"What do you want from me?" the Tree God asked, puzzled.
Want something?
Chen Chang'an hadn’t actually considered that.
"There are people in the Primordial Immortal Realm I care about."
"I don’t know what your death would bring."
"But even if there’s only a one-in-a-billion chance it could harm those I love, I won’t take that risk."
"Rather than saying I’m saving you, it’s more accurate to say I’m saving you for their sake."
Hearing this, the Tree God laughed.
"I see. You’re a good man."
"If you save me, I won’t let your efforts go unrewarded."
"I will repay you," the Tree God said solemnly.
"Mm. People often say that."
"I really am a great guy."
"Oh, one more question."
"Why does being in the Pristine Sea feel so comfortable? And what’s with that strange energy here?"
"Also, why are there no living creatures in such a pleasant place?" Chen Chang'an asked curiously.
"It’s because of my presence that no life dares to exist in the Pristine Sea."
"The energy you feel also comes from me. It purifies the heart and cleanses the soul."
"Only those with good intentions find it soothing. The wicked... would only suffer here."
"Different people, different experiences."
Huh?
A good-hearted person?
Him?
That... seemed a bit too far-fetched.
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