novelleonline Chapter 83 This tree is welded to the ground? Then I'll extract the earth's veins!
Chapter 83 This tree is welded to the ground? Then I'll extract the earth's veins!
Ignoring the two "spectators" behind him, caught between self-doubt and boundless awe, Lin Fan squatted down in front of the sapling of the Tree of Life and examined it carefully.
The sapling is more than a person tall.
The tree trunk is not made of wood, but has a warm, jade-like color and is crystal clear. In the dim light of the cave, a mysterious glow slowly flows inside.
This doesn't look like a living thing.
It is more like a masterpiece of jade carving, crafted with the painstaking effort of a god.
Dozens of sparse leaves hang on the branches, each as thin as a cicada's wing, yet containing an almost overflowing essence of life.
A delicate fragrance wafts from the leaves; just one whiff is enough to invigorate the spirit and wash away all fatigue from the body.
The spot where he had casually plucked a handful of leaves is now sprouting tender green buds again.
The buds unfurled at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The curled tender leaves unfurled inch by inch, growing at an astonishing rate.
"nice one."
Three words popped into Lin Fan's mind.
Such a precious plant, nurtured by heaven and earth, was hidden by that long worm in this dark and damp underground cave, never seeing the light of day.
It's such a waste.
A clear plan took shape in his mind.
We must dig it back.
It was planted in my own yard, next to the Wudao Ancient Tea Tree.
In the future, the tea leaves from the ancient tea tree will be used for enlightenment and to refresh the mind.
The fruit of this tree of life can be enjoyed as dessert.
The leaves on the tree can be picked and steeped in water to make a very nutritious drink.
perfect.
The arrangement is clear.
The only obstacle seems to be that the transplantation of this thing is more difficult than expected.
His divine sense silently extended, transforming into invisible tentacles that traveled downwards along the emerald-colored tree trunk.
moment.
An incredibly complex and boundless network of roots suddenly unfolded in his perception!
The roots of this small tree, as fine as a spider web and as deep as an abyss, are inextricably intertwined with the foundation of the entire pyramid and even the earth's veins of this vast and boundless American continent.
No wonder that feathered serpent god made its lair here.
It basically treats this tree as its unlimited power bank.
Now, the owner of the power bank is gone.
This power bank should naturally belong to the Lin family.
Lin Fan stood up and slowly rolled up his sleeves.
He reached out and grasped the emerald-colored tree trunk.
The sensation from his palm was cool and warm, and streams of pure life energy slowly seeped into his palm, nourishing his limbs and bones, making every cell in his body groan with pleasure.
He lowered his waist and hips, focusing his energy in his dantian.
The muscles in his arms bulged slightly to a visible degree, with veins bulging and twisting, containing explosive power capable of tearing the sky apart.
"rise!"
A soft shout echoed through the empty cave.
He planned to use the simplest and most direct brute force to uproot the tree!
After devouring and absorbing the entire feathered serpent god, his physical strength had already reached an unimaginable level that mortals could not comprehend and that even gods would tremble before.
Let alone a tree.
He was confident he could shake the Andes Mountains right in front of him!
however.
"Buzz—!"
A dazzling golden light suddenly erupted from the tree trunk!
A vast, ancient, and impenetrable force surged upwards from the deepest part of the earth, along the endless root system!
This force transformed into an irresistible and immense power, instantly neutralizing the enormous force in Lin Fan's hand that was capable of overturning mountains and seas!
Lin Fan felt as if he were pulling down a sacred mountain.
A sacred mountain connected to the very backbone of the entire planet.
The ground beneath his feet groaned under the weight.
The hard rock strata cracked inch by inch, and spiderweb-like fissures spread wildly, causing the entire cave to shake violently and rubble to fall in a flurry.
The seemingly slender and fragile sapling remained completely still.
"Oh?"
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow and released his grip.
The tremors stopped abruptly.
This is the first time in all the time he's had the system that he hasn't been able to achieve an effective strike in the realm of pure "power."
interesting.
He didn't try a second time; it was pointless.
He stroked his chin, lost in thought, his eyes revealing not frustration, but rather a deep contemplation of an interesting math problem.
"This thing is welded to the earth."
It seems that brute force is not the way to go.
The tree's connection to the continent's ley lines was far more profound than he had imagined.
Unless he has the ability to lift the entire American continent off the Earth's tectonic plates, he can't possibly move it even a fraction of an inch.
"Sir, are you alright?"
Fang Qingxue looked at Lin Fan's actions with worry on her face and quickly stepped forward.
During that brief struggle, she felt as if the entire pyramid was groaning.
The clash of those unimaginable, terrifying forces gave her the illusion that the pyramid might collapse completely at any moment.
This was also the first time she had seen Lin Fan do something he "couldn't do".
"fine."
Lin Fan waved his hand, showing no embarrassment or anger on his face.
"This tree is a bit shy around strangers and not easy to communicate with."
Fang Qingxue: "..."
God the hell is shy around strangers!
The way you were acting just now clearly made it seem like you wanted to dig up someone's ancestral graves!
Mu, the Gold Saint, stepped forward with steady steps.
His magnificent golden robes shone brightly in the cave, further emphasizing his sacred and solemn appearance.
He bowed respectfully to Lin Fan and began to explain:
"Sir, this sacred tree was born from the feathered serpent god's own divine power and the core of the earth's veins."
"It can be said that it is the 'heart' of this continent."
"Forcing a move could trigger a devastating disaster."
"The heart of the mainland?"
Lin Fan raised his eyebrows.
"So, if I remove it, this entire continent will suffer a heart attack?"
Mu was stunned for a moment.
He found the metaphor strange, yet remarkably apt.
He nodded solemnly.
"Theoretically... that's how it is."
"Never mind then."
Lin Fan immediately lost interest in pulling it out by force.
He wasn't some saintly savior, but he was too lazy to let an entire continent's inhabitants perish for the sake of a single tree.
Too troublesome.
It's not environmentally friendly.
But when his gaze fell back on the radiant treasure before him, he felt an irresistible urge to give up.
If you enter a mountain of treasures and leave empty-handed, wouldn't you be laughed at?
Just as Lin Fan was pondering whether he should settle for second best and pick the three fist-sized fruits from the tree as a way to collect some interest.
In his mind, the system panel, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly showed a new data stream.
[Host has been detected to have absorbed the 'Blood of the Ancient God (Feathered Serpent God)'. Bloodline factor analysis complete.]
[The corresponding original powers have been unlocked for the host.]
[Power 1: Control of Earth's Ley Lines (Beginner)]
[Power Description: The host can initially mobilize the earth's ley lines to perform small-scale terrain modification and energy extraction.]
Lin Fan's eyes lit up instantly.
It turns out that absorbing ancient gods is not just about increasing energy and physical strength.
Will it also come with "privileges"?
The feathered serpent god is the god of the earth and the sky. It was able to give birth to this Tree of Life because of its control over the earth's veins.
Now, this power, this authority, has been transferred to me.
and so……
A playful smile curved the corners of Lin Fan's mouth.
He cleared his throat, straightened up, and waved to Fang Qingxue and Mu, who were standing beside him with concerned expressions.
"Everyone, step back a bit."
His expression was calm, but his tone left no room for argument.
"That was just a warm-up, to loosen up my muscles."
"Now, I'm going to get serious."
"I've decided to have a proper 'communication' with this tree."