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Chapter 477: Entering the Legacy Site! The World Tree!
Chapter 477: Entering the Legacy Site! The World Tree!
As the saying goes, you search high and low, but the answer is right before your eyes.
Su Ping experienced this firsthand today.
After thousands of years of changes in the land, it was only natural for the terrain and landscape to have transformed, not to mention the place names.
Before the Wu Dynasty was established, the Nan Zhao Kingdom, as a successor to the Great Qian Dynasty, had some influence over the Nine Provinces. Although it made some waves, it was impossible for anyone to trace its roots and origins.
Moreover, the so-called Elm Ridge, which is now located in the southern borderlands of the Dragon Kingdom, was merely a small region within Yunnan-Tibet back then.
How could anyone possibly find this place?
But Su Ping never expected that this place seemed to be Liu Niang's private residence and the place where she guarded the borderlands. It was none other than Elm Ridge from nearly two thousand years ago.
Su Ping immediately gave a thumbs-up and looked at Poison Sage:
"Liu Niang truly has a keen eye, choosing this place as her residence. She shares the same vision as the Nan Zhao King from two thousand years ago!"
The girl rolled her eyes at him:
"Stop flattering me! I can't compare to that Nan Zhao King. He was the genuine first Holy Spirit Poison Beastmaster for two thousand years. I'm just a mere third-stage Holy Spirit Beastmaster."
"I'm still far from reaching that level!" she added.
At this point, the girl suddenly raised her eyebrows:
"Stop interrupting! Now that we've found Elm Ridge, aren't you going to search for Situ Feng's legacy? Wang Luo and Xu Dandan, your task from now on is to..."
"Liu Niang, it's not necessary! Did you forget what I said before? I have the confidence and ability to do this alone. There's no need to involve the two captains. This task is enough for me. Let them return to the legion to rest."
"Besides, I'm not even sure if anyone other than me can enter that place," she added.
Su Ping quickly interrupted.
The girl's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Earlier, Su Ping had mentioned this, but at that time, they wouldn't have found Elm Ridge so soon, according to their expectations.
There should have been more time to discuss this.
However, neither of them expected that Elm Ridge, which seemed so distant, was actually right in front of them.
If Su Ping wanted to enter the so-called legacy site right now, he could.
Therefore, this issue became the main topic of discussion between the two.
But it was clear that even if the girl in front of him wasn't his biological mother, grandmother, or any close relative, Su Ping would not yield, even if Su An Yong were here.
It would be difficult for anyone to change Su Ping's decision.
So, after pondering for a while, the girl waved her hand:
"Fine, you two have indeed worked hard. 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 the Su Master in front of them and the Poison Sage.
Although they would never refuse to follow Su Ping if given the choice, it would be difficult to take responsibility if something went wrong.
After everyone left, Poison Sage spoke:
"This time, your contribution is immense. So, the conditions I mentioned earlier are no problem. We can discuss this after you come out of that place. Since you're prepared and intend to go alone, come find me when you're ready.
No matter what, I want to see you enter with my own eyes to truly feel at ease."
...
Poison Sage didn't say anything more to Su Ping.
Su Ping could now focus on finding Situ Feng's legacy, and she needed to arrange other matters.
For instance, she needed to evaluate the harvest from this trip with Sang Saint and report it to the Beastmaster and Breeder Associations.
The most dissatisfied with this was Qin Xiaoxue, who had originally come with the intention of exploring Yunnan-Tibet with Su Ping.
Ever since Su Ping arrived in Yunnan-Tibet, apart from the first time he faced a practical exercise, he had no time for anything else.
Now, he was about to enter the so-called legacy site alone.
He was leaving her behind again.
So, Miss Qin was quite upset.
After informing Sang Saint, she left the mountain villa without another word.
She had come this time because of her previous promise to find a fourth mutant companion beast for herself.
But she hadn't had the chance until now.
Now that she had some free time, she could encounter low-level companion beasts everywhere in the Yunnan-Tibet wilderness.
As for danger, there was none.
The reason was simple. The pilot, Aunt Qin, who flew the Sang Saint Tengyun, always accompanied them, and Sang Saint had her own means.
What was extremely dangerous for others was not a concern for Miss Qin.
Su Ping didn't expect that Miss Qin's abstract idea came mainly from him. After making some preparations, he stood at the highest peak of Elm Ridge that very day, recalling the scene from the memory image and slowly chanting aloud.
The strange serpentine script allowed any sentient being with a modicum of consciousness to comprehend the meaning of these words.
Undoubtedly, writing and speaking in this script was extremely challenging.
When writing, one could restore their spiritual power while writing.
However, the incantation to open the heritage site must be spoken in one go.
Before this, Su Ping's spiritual power barely managed to break through the fifth stage of the Sovereign Rank; otherwise, it would have been difficult to recite the entire incantation.
But, after speaking these serpentine words, Su Ping could clearly feel ripples appearing in the surrounding space.
It was as if something was trying to break free from the calm surface of the water.
This feeling was extraordinary.
It also made Su Ping realize how incredible the spatial attribute was.
Speaking of which, among his Heart of Ten Thousand Souls, the only spatial attribute companion beast was that crystal dragon.
However, those three dragons were being pampered in the Heart of Ten Thousand Souls and had never been in a battle.
Nevertheless, he had some connection with the Dong family.
The Mirror Ancestor even gifted him a set of spatial equipment.
This scene was not particularly surprising.
Su Ping's spiritual power was almost completely depleted, using up eighty percent of it.
The space in front of him slowly opened up.
The Poison Sage's gaze instantly locked onto the opened spatial gateway. Then, his spiritual power immediately isolated everything around them, preventing others from seeing a single detail.
Her clear eyes narrowed abruptly.
Not only her, but Su Ping also felt a sense of dizziness as his eyes lit up.
Just like the Nan Zhao King when he was transmitting the heritage scene, behind this spatial gateway, a colossal divine tree came into view! No words could describe this tree!
Unlike the Jade Branch Jade Tree, this tree was not extravagantly beautiful, but just standing there, it gave off an indescribable feeling, making one feel insignificant.
It even evoked a sense of reverence.
This feeling was not unique to Su Ping; he turned around and looked at Liu Niang behind him.
As expected, Liu Niang also looked at the divine tree behind the spatial gateway with a dazed expression.
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Compared to his own astonishment, the Poison Sage's expression at this moment seemed to be... reminiscent? Indeed, Liu Niang had also seen this divine tree!
Su Ping didn't rush to enter the gateway but instead turned to the Poison Sage:
"Liu Niang, do you know what this is?"
Hearing this, the Poison Sage snapped out of her previous reminiscence and nodded:
"When the wolf pack entered the small world from the Great Grassland, they could also see it! It's omnipresent! Or rather, it is the entire small world itself!"
Su Ping was taken aback, not understanding her meaning.
The Poison Sage sighed:
"If there truly exists a Mythic Rank resource among the Wood Attribute resources, then it must be this! Even if this thing is also considered a Legendary Rank resource, then it is still the most supreme and unparalleled among the Legendary Rank Wood Attribute resources, without a doubt!"
The girl sighed and slowly revealed the true origin of this thing:
"The Legendary Rank resource of the Wood Attribute, across the entire Blue Star, has various legends associated with it. Although the names may differ, any beastmaster, regardless of their attribute, upon seeing it, will recognize it as such:
The Jian Mu! The World Tree!"
Su Ping's pupils suddenly constricted, and he turned back to look at the tree within the spatial gateway, standing tall with just a trunk, exuding an unimaginable sense of sanctity.
Jian Mu? World Tree?
With Liu Niang's description and this name, Su Ping truly understood what this thing was.
Damn, the things that Bichuan had given him, including that deeply rooted cultivation technique, already made Su Ping feel like he had gotten his money's worth. Helping Bichuan obtain these things was only reasonable.
But, if there's a World Tree and also an elixir of immortality...
Suddenly, Su Ping felt like he had been taken advantage of! At the same time, he became even more curious.
In the heart of the Spring Demon Bichuan, a special and legendary resource, a question arises: What should be done with it?
"What is the use of this?"
Liu Niang, however, simply shook her head this time.
"This is a legend, and even in some fairy tales, a record of the past. In the history of Beastmasters, no one has ever obtained it! Even the Holy Dragon Lord, upon learning of the incident back then, personally wanted to reopen the border and retrieve it.
However, after several attempts, he was unable to forcefully enter it. Within this World Tree, there exists a pressure far greater than that of a Beastmaster's Legacy Realm. Unless it is a Wood-type Companion Beast from within, those above the Sovereign Rank cannot enter.
This is also why I speculate that this is the inheritance site of Situ Feng, and those above the Sovereign Rank cannot enter."
Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"Back then, after you and Wolf Lord entered this miniature world, did you find the true location of the World Tree?"
Liu Niang shook her head.
"It was because of the search for this item that the entire wolf pack perished within. Su Ping, listen, don't explore this miniature world. After obtaining the inheritance at Situ Feng's inheritance site, leave with the inheritance and continue using that Serpent Script incantation to depart from there!"
This miniature world is entirely different from a Beastmaster's Legacy Realm. Normally, a realm with restricted boundaries would not have Companion Beasts and dangers that surpass those of a Beastmaster to such an extent! But within that miniature world, there are even Holy Spirit Rank Plant-type Vicious Beasts, and the level of danger is unimaginable!"
Upon hearing this, Su Ping's eyebrows furrowed as well.
From what he understood, this so-called World Tree seemed genuinely challenging to obtain! However, he did not have any greed or mental pressure.
After entering, the primary focus should still be on the Spring Demon Bichuan. If the Spring Demon Bichuan itself cannot achieve it, then all efforts are in vain, and there's no need for further discussion.
With this in mind, the tension in Su Ping's heart instantly dissipated, and he revealed a familiar smile.
"Rest assured, and please take good care of those little guys I brought out!"
After receiving the Poison Sage's affirmative response, Su Ping nodded and subsequently consumed a potion for rapid mental recovery. Simultaneously, he summoned his Companion Beasts and led his Beast Squad to take a step forward, entering within the spatial gateway.
At the same time, the spatial gateway seemed satisfied and gradually transformed into a spatial vortex, slowly disappearing from sight.
However, before the Poison Sage could stand in her original spot to reminisce about the past for a moment, another spatial vortex suddenly appeared, and a figure emerged from within.
The man's face was ordinary, making it hard to believe that this man was the one standing at the pinnacle of the Dragon Country.
Even the Poison Sage was slightly startled:
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
The man's voice was somewhat cold, and for the first time, his eyebrows furrowed.
The Poison Sage blinked and finally reacted:
"Su Ping has already entered that world, and he does not allow anyone else to follow! So..."
"Nonsense!"
A loud rebuke echoed.
In an instant, the entire sky above was filled with dark clouds, transforming the previously clear sky into a gloomy and overcast atmosphere, as if thunder would strike in the next second.
"Your Highness, this..."
The man closed his eyes, and after a moment, the dark clouds gradually dissipated, and he spoke calmly:
"After the miniature world fusion, I went back and searched for some information! I saw some records about King Situ Feng of Nan Zhao! Situ Feng, during the sinking of Da Qian Lu, with the lowly identity of a herb gatherer, was able to become the later King of Nan Zhao.
There is a high possibility that he obtained partial recognition from the World Tree! This should be the main reason for his success. However, what is the World Tree?
The World Tree only offers recognition, not allegiance!
Situ Feng, at that time, possessed top-notch Plant-type Beastmaster talent and, apart from the Five Saints and the Five Toxins Companion Beasts known to outsiders, also had a True Spirit Tree Companion Beast as his trump card! Moreover, it was a matter of coincidence that he was able to achieve this. Su Ping doesn't even have a Plant-type Companion Beast, so how can he obtain the World Tree's recognition again?
The danger involved is no less than that of the Heavenly Tomb! Once something happens..."
This was the first time the Poison Sage had heard someone speak so much in reality! Unfortunately, at this moment, she apparently did not have the mood to remember this piece of history.
Looking at the constantly changing scenes around him due to Words Followed by Actions, she hurriedly asked:
"Your Highness, can you forcefully enter?"
The man shook his head:
"No, the incantation to open the gateway is left by Situ Feng, and it can only be achieved with the World Tree's recognition and the corresponding response from the miniature world! Even if I forcefully open it, I might end up destroying the gateway, and it will be difficult for Su Ping to come out later!
Now, we can only trust Su Ping and wait..."
(End of Chapter)
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