Chapter 659: Chapter 425: Symbiosis with the Tree

Su Han had just finished dealing with some matters in South City when he received a message from Li Wenyuan through the Star Torch Network.

In the Spiritual World, Li Wenyuan stood under the Star Torch Tree Spirit, lost in contemplation. The scattered points of light that surrounded the Tree Spirit flickered uncertainly, resembling stars in the night sky.

“Elder Li”

Su Han approached Li Wenyuan, who turned around and smiled, “Su Han, you’re here. I’m afraid I need a bit of your time again.”

“Is there something wrong?”

Li Wenyuan bypassed a meeting with others and came directly to him, which gave Su Han a foreboding feeling. Each time this occurred, it seemed Li Wenyuan was entrusting him with a significant matter.

“I want to transform myself into a tree, combining my body with the power of the Star Torch Tree and the Lamp Tree, to combat the Great Demon Will and succeed in Demon Promotion.”

Li Wenyuan spoke unhurriedly and calmly, as if making a mundane decision.

But Su Han’s expression subtly changed, “Elder Li, what are you planning to do?”

“The Stellar Torch Guardian inspired me. Since utilizing the power and rules of the Star Torch Tree as a catalyst can lead to a qualitative change, if I were to connect and bind with the Star Torch Tree, merging our spirits and transforming into the Tree itself, leveraging this power to counter the Great Demon Will, swiftly seizing authority could then be possible.”

Before Su Han took over the creation of the Star Torch Tree, Li Wenyuan had been the head of the Star Torch Tree project. His spiritual Talent, combined with his knowledge of the Star Torch Tree, was hardly inferior to Su Han’s.

Su Han knew this, so he looked seriously at the old man, “Elder Li, you must be aware of the potential consequences. This is entirely different from using the power of the Star Torch Tree as a catalyst.”

“I know, but we can’t always let the young people cross the river by feeling the stones. I should also find a path for everyone.”

With the Stellar Torch Guardian and the Insect God General as catalysts, Li Wenyuan believed that enhanced potions and injectors would soon be introduced, although the usage restrictions might be greater and the materials used much more precious.

The forms might not even be injectable, but such products were bound to emerge.

As sufficient Fifth-Order samples accumulate knowledge will increase, and those scholars are sure to burst with incredible creativity.

In turn, the Talented Ones will advance as Contractors, and the most determined individuals as Stellar Torch Guardians, or perhaps as Insect God Generals. Humanity will then possess many more Fifth-Order warriors.

But this was not enough.

Li Wenyuan spoke earnestly, “Su Han, both you and I know, time is insufficient. No matter how we isolate ourselves or incite conflicts among the Alien Races, it will be difficult for us to accumulate enough resources and strength to resist their invasion. Only by venturing into the Great Blood Sea, seizing more resources, can we reinforce ourselves. Earth is precious indeed, but humanity is not yet qualified to sit at the table.”

“How confident are you?”

Su Han remained silent for a moment before he asked.

“Around seventy to eighty percent. It’s not just the Star Torch Tree; I should also uniquely merge with the power of the Lamp Tree. A voice told me I could do this, I feel it’s Earth’s will.”

Only two people were in the Spiritual World, so Li Wenyuan no longer hid his thoughts and speculations from Su Han.

“Earth’s will”

Su Han’s eyes flickered, and Li Wenyuan slowly said, “I never believed that an old man like me, from the onset of the apocalypse, would have such Talent, not only becoming an Inspirer but also the first to breach the Fourth Grade. Everything has proceeded too smoothly. Later, you encountered a shattered world in the Great Blood Sea and mentioned something about the world’s will, which gave me a clue.”

“You mean to say, part of our capability is gifted from the world?”

“Gifted?”

Li Wenyuan countered, “Why not self-rescue?”

When one world devastates another, Earth’s will seeking to save itself might be best served by hoping in the dominant species of this planet.”

Of course, it’s not absolute, as there are formidable beings among the Evolved Kind too.”

“What guidance did it give you?”

“Not guidance, just a premonition. I can’t even tell whether it’s my own feeling or its suggestion. By merging these two powers, I can help you.”

Li Wenyuan had evidently made up his mind, and Su Han knew that regardless of approval, the old man was determined to try the path of Demon Promotion.

Humanity didn’t have the luxury of time to slowly erode the Great Demon Will, slowly integrating the powers of the Blood Sea Space. A cunning method had to be found.”

Even if not suitable for everyone, at least the strongest batch must complete the Demon Promotion.”

Seizing resources from the Great Blood Sea to continuously advance, or when humanity could no longer defend this land, leading the fleeing survivors into the Great Blood Sea.”

The third day after the discussion with Li Wenyuan, Long Xingyuan was already prepared, or rather, Fenglu Base had retained such preparations from the start.”

Su Han and Li Wenyuan arrived in Fenglu City, in a suburb where a Blood Sea Space had already been isolated.”

Long Xingyuan had already been waiting there for a long time, and besides him, there was no one else. The defense forces here had been moved elsewhere, so whether this attempt at Demon Promotion succeeded, only the three of them would know.”

“This is the Blood Sea Space that appeared before, devoid of Alien Race, relatively small in size, roughly one-fourth the size of Fenglu City. The Great Demon Will has not yet fully formed, manifesting as an overall will, but it can be activated.”

Long Xingyuan and Li Wenyuan discussed the situation of the Blood Sea Space, then looked at Su Han and said, “With the Lord here, it’s not so complicated. After activating the Great Demon Will, have him slay it, then you seize a fragment of authority to gain the qualification for fusion. Otherwise, we’d have to use a lot of nuclear bombs.”

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