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Chapter 477: Entering the Inheritance Site! The World Tree!
Chapter 477: Entering the Inheritance Site! The World Tree!
What is the saying, "After searching high and low, success comes effortlessly"?
Su Ping experienced this today.
Over thousands of years, the land undergoes great changes, and it's only natural for landscapes and topographies to transform, let alone place names.
Before the Wu Dynasty was established, the Nanzhao Kingdom, following the Great Qian Dynasty, held influence over the Nine Provinces. Although they left some ripples, it was impossible for them to search for this place, let alone find it.
Moreover, this so-called Yushu Ridge is now on the fringes of Longguo, which has expanded its territory further south.
The Nanzhao Kingdom only occupied a small area of Dianzang, so how could they find this place?
But Su Ping was surprised to discover that this place seemed to be Liu Niang's private residence and her base for guarding the border, which was the very same Yushu Ridge from nearly two thousand years ago.
Su Ping confidently raised his thumb towards Du Sheng:
"Liu Niang, your insight is truly remarkable. Choosing this place as your residence is akin to the Nanzhao King's choice, a true meeting of great minds!"
The girl rolled her eyes at him:
"Stop flattering me, you! I can't compare to that Nanzhao King. He was the genuine first Saint Beastmaster of the Poison type for two thousand years, just a step away from becoming a legend.
I'm merely at the third Holy Spirit rank. I still have a long way to go."
As she spoke, the girl suddenly raised her eyebrows:
"Stop interrupting! Now that we've found Yushu Ridge, aren't you going to seek out Situ Feng's inheritance? Wang Luo and Xu Dandan, your task from now on is to..."
"Liu Niang, it's really not necessary! Don't you remember what I said before? I have the confidence and ability to do this alone. There's no need to involve the two captains. This mission is already sufficient; let them return to the legion to rest.
Besides, whether the place can accommodate anyone other than me is another matter."
Su Ping quickly interrupted.
The girl's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Su Ping had mentioned this before, but at that time, they didn't expect to find Yushu Ridge so soon.
They could have discussed it at length.
However, neither of them anticipated that Yushu Ridge, seemingly distant, was right before their eyes.
If Su Ping wanted to, he could enter the so-called inheritance site right now.
Therefore, this became the primary issue they needed to discuss.
However, it was clear that even if the girl wasn't Su Ping's mother or grandmother, and even if Su An Yong were here, he wouldn't be able to persuade Su Ping.
It would be difficult for anyone to change Su Ping's decision.
Thus, after some contemplation, the girl waved her hand:
"Fine, you two have worked hard this time. Go back to the army and rest."
Only then did Wang Luo and Xu Dandan breathe a sigh of relief.
They finally understood the close relationship between Su Ping and Du Sheng.
Although they would gladly follow Su Ping if given the choice, they also knew that if something went wrong, they would struggle to take responsibility.
After everyone left, Du Sheng spoke:
"This time, your contribution is immense. So, the conditions we discussed earlier are still valid. We can talk about this after you come out of there; it's not too late. Since you're prepared and ready to go alone, come find me when you're ready.
Regardless, I want to see you enter with my own eyes to be truly reassured."
...
Du Sheng didn't say more to Su Ping.
Su Ping could now focus on finding Situ Feng's inheritance, and she needed to attend to other matters.
For instance, she had to assess the harvest with Sang Sheng and submit a report to the Beastmaster Association and the Cultivator Association.
If one had to choose the most dissatisfied person, it wouldn't be anyone else but Qin Xiaoxue, who had come here with the hope of traveling with Su Ping in Dianzang.
Since arriving in Dianzang, Su Ping had no time except for the initial combat exercise.
Now, he was about to enter the so-called inheritance alone.
Once again, he was leaving her behind.
Hence, Miss Qin was furious.
After informing Sang Sheng, she left the manor.
She had promised to find her fourth Mutant Companion Beast.
There hadn't been an opportunity until now.
With her newfound free time, she could encounter low-level Companion Beasts in the Dianzang wilderness.
The reason was simple; the driver of Sang Sheng's Tengyun Number, Qin Yi, always accompanied her, and Sang Sheng had her own means.
What others considered a dangerous wilderness as a playground, a place where Miss Qin felt at ease.
Su Ping hadn't anticipated that Miss Qin's abstract idea originated from him. After some preparation, that day, he stood atop Yushu Ridge, recalling the memory and slowly reciting aloud.
The peculiar Serpent Script could be comprehended by any living being with a modicum of intelligence and consciousness, allowing them to grasp the meaning of the words.
Without a doubt, both writing and speaking in Serpent Script were extremely challenging.
While writing, one could simultaneously restore their own spirit energy. However, the Serpent Script incantation to activate the inheritance site had to be spoken in one continuous breath.
Before arriving, Su Ping’s spirit energy had barely reached the Sovereign Fifth Rank, or it would have been difficult to recite the complete incantation.
However, after the Serpent Script words were uttered, Su Ping could feel the ripples in the surrounding space with unparalleled clarity.
It was as if something was trying to break free from a calm surface of water.
This sensation was incredibly mysterious, making Su Ping realize just how extraordinary the Space Attribute truly was.
In his Ten Thousand Spirits Heart, the only pet with the Space Attribute was the Crystal Dragon.
However, those three dragons were being pampered in the Ten Thousand Spirits Heart and had never participated in any battles.
Still, he had some connections with the Dong family, and the Mirror Ancestor had gifted him a set of spatial equipment.
Thus, he wasn’t overly surprised by this scene.
Su Ping’s spirit energy was almost entirely drained, about eighty percent of it.
Only then did the world before him slowly open up.
The gaze of the Toxic Saint behind him instantly locked onto the spatial gate that had just opened. Her spirit energy then immediately isolated the surroundings, preventing anyone else from peering in.
Her eyes, black and white, narrowed sharply almost instantly.
Not only her, but Su Ping, who felt a wave of dizziness, also saw a sudden brightening in front of him.
Just like when the King of Nan Zhao transmitted the inheritance scene, a massive sacred tree came into view behind the spatial gate!
No words could describe this tree!
Unlike the previous jade and jade-like trees, this tree wasn’t particularly magnificent, but just standing there, it exuded an indescribable aura that made one feel incredibly insignificant.
It even made one feel like bowing in reverence!
This feeling wasn’t limited to Su Ping. When he turned his head, he saw that Liu Niang was also staring at the sacred tree behind the spatial gate, slightly dazed.
Indeed, Liu Niang had seen this tree before!
The spatial gate remained open, but Su Ping didn’t rush to enter. Instead, he looked at the Toxic Saint.
"Liu Niang, do you know what this is?"
Upon hearing his words, the Toxic Saint snapped out of her reverie and nodded.
"When the wolf pack entered the small world from the great grasslands, we could also see it! It was everywhere! Or perhaps, it is the small world itself!"
Su Ping was taken aback, not understanding her words.
The Toxic Saint sighed.
"Among the Wood Lineage resources, if there truly exists a Mythical Rank resource, it must be this! Even if this thing is merely a Legendary Rank resource, it is undoubtedly the pinnacle, the supreme, and the most unique of all Legendary Rank Wood Lineage resources, without a doubt!"
"When Little Six recognized this thing, he almost went mad… Unfortunately, that madness led to the downfall of the wolf pack… It was also because of this thing that the Sacred Dragon showed such great interest, making me dream of it countless times…"
The young woman sighed again before slowly revealing the true identity of this thing.
"The Legendary Wood Lineage resource, known in various places across Blue Star, though it may have different names, there’s no doubt that any Beastmaster, whether or not they specialize in the Wood Lineage, would recognize it upon seeing it:
Jian Mu! The World Tree!"
Su Ping’s pupils suddenly constricted, and he swiftly turned his head to look at the tree standing within the spatial gate, even a mere section of its trunk exuding an unimaginable sense of sanctity!
Jian Mu? World Tree?
The name, along with Liu Niang’s description, was enough for Su Ping to truly understand what he was seeing.
Damn, the cultivation method and other things he had obtained from the Emerald Spring Ginseng already felt like a fair exchange. Helping the Emerald Spring Ginseng was a reasonable thing to do.
But if this World Tree also had an elixir of immortality…
Su Ping suddenly felt that he might have really lost out!
At the same time, his curiosity grew even more.
This special Emerald Spring Ginseng seemed to give birth to a legendary resource, a Spirit Root. What was it for?
"What is the use of this thing?"
Liu Niang simply shook her head this time:
"This is a legend, and even some mythical stories, in the history of human Beastmasters, no one has ever obtained it! Even the Sacred Dragon, upon learning of the matter from that year, personally wanted to restart the boundary and enter it to take it away.
However, after several attempts, it was still impossible to forcefully enter. In the small world within the World Tree, there is an oppressive force even greater than the secret realm left behind by Beastmasters. Unless it is a Wood Lineage pet beast from within, otherwise, beyond the Sovereign Rank, it is impossible to enter.
This is also my speculation as to why Master Su Tu Fen's inheritance site is inaccessible beyond the Sovereign Rank. Now it seems that it is indeed the case."
Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed slightly:
"Back then, after you and Lord Leng entered this small world, did you find the true location of the World Tree?"
Liu Niang shook her head:
"It was because of searching for this thing that the wolf pack perished within. Su Ping, listen, don't explore this small world. After obtaining the inheritance at Master Su Tu Fen's inheritance site, just continue using the Serpent Script to leave there!"
Su Ping frowned upon hearing this.
From what he gathered, this so-called World Tree seemed to be quite difficult to obtain. However, he had no greed or psychological pressure.
After entering, the main focus should still be on observing the Emerald Spring Ginseng. If the Emerald Spring Ginseng itself couldn't handle it, then it was all over, and there was no need to say anything more.
With this thought, Su Ping's tension instantly disappeared, and he revealed a familiar look:
"Rest assured! Please also take good care of those little guys I brought out!"
After receiving the Poison Saint's affirmative answer, Su Ping consumed a bottle of fast-acting mental recovery potion, summoned his pet beasts, and led his pet squad, taking a step forward and entering the spatial gate.
At the same time, the spatial gate seemed to be satisfied, slowly transforming into a spatial whirlpool, leaving no trace of its existence.
However, before the Poison Saint could stand in place and slightly reminisce about the past, another spatial whirlpool suddenly appeared, and a figure walked out of it.
The man's face was ordinary, making it hard to believe that he was the one standing at the pinnacle of the Dragon Kingdom.
Even the Poison Saint was slightly startled at this moment:
"I have seen the master!"
"Where is the person?"
The man's voice was somewhat cold, and for the first time, his eyebrows furrowed.
The Poison Saint blinked and then replied:
"Su Ping has already entered that world, and he does not allow anyone else to follow! So..."
"Nonsense!"
A loud shout echoed.
In an instant, the entire sky above was filled with dark clouds, and the previously clear sky became overcast as if thunder would strike the next second.
"This..."
The man slowly closed his eyes, and then, the dark clouds gradually dispersed, and he spoke calmly:
"After the small world fusion occurred, I went back and searched for some information! I saw some records about King Su Tu Fen of the Nanzhao Kingdom. Back then, when the Da Qian Dynasty collapsed, Su Tu Fen, with his lowly status as a herb gatherer, was able to become the King of Nanzhao later on.
It is highly likely that he gained partial recognition from the World Tree! This should be his main inheritance. However, what is the World Tree? Recognizing a human and offering some help is already a lot! How can it allow its recognition to be passed down?
The World Tree only recognizes, not acknowledging a master.
Moreover, Su Tu Fen had a top-notch Plant Lineage beastmaster talent and, as a trump card, a true Spirit Willow pet beast, in addition to the Five Toxins pets known to outsiders! And it was a matter of chance and coincidence that it was so! Su Ping doesn't even have a single Plant Lineage pet beast. How can he regain the World Tree's recognition?
The danger within is no less than the Heavenly Tomb! Once something happens..."
This was the first time the Poison Saint had heard the man speak so much in reality! Unfortunately, at this moment, she obviously had no mood to remember this piece of history.
Looking at the constantly changing scenes around him due to the power of his words, she finally said:
"The incantation to open this gate is left by Su Tu Fen, and it is the World Tree's recognition and the corresponding response from the small world that makes it possible! Even if I force it open, I'm afraid it will also damage this gate. By then, it will be difficult for Su Ping to come out!
Now, we can only believe in Su Ping and wait..."
(End of Chapter)
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