Reincarnated as a Ginkgo Tree: I Create an Eternal Divine Kingdom - Chapter 153

The mist shrouded the forest.

The deeper they ventured, the more fearful the members of the Palace of the Spirit King and the Liang family became.

After passing the wolf pack, they encountered groups of apes and bears.

Among the apes stood the 180-foot-tall Ironback Ape.

In the bear group was the 300-foot-tall Earthquake Bear.

As they continued forward, they reached the edge of a lake.

Thousands of demon beasts gathered around the lake.

There was a terrifying white python 400 feet long among them.

Even creatures normally considered harmless, like the roe deer, seemed incredibly intimidating here, emitting auras of the fourth tier.

Everyone couldn’t help but shiver.

They had overestimated their strength.

They had thought themselves an elite force, believing that even if they couldn’t accomplish their goal in the Misty Forbidden Zone, they would at least have a chance to escape.

Now, it seemed their chances of escape were almost nonexistent.

Splash!

A huge wave surged from the lake.

Then they saw an enormous creature.

The portion of its body visible on the lake’s surface alone was 500 feet high.

Moreover, half of its body remained hidden beneath the water.

“It’s the Sea Monk.”

Many spoke with trembling voices.

They had heard of the giant sea-born ape within the Misty Forbidden Zone.

But seeing it with their own eyes, they realized the impact was far greater than they had imagined.

Their hearts quaked, and their steps grew stiff.

Finally, they saw a towering 1,000-foot silver ginkgo tree.

Beneath the silver ginkgo tree lay a black bull, a white snow mink, and a giant wolf.

The aura emanating from the black bull and the giant wolf was unimaginably strong, seemingly close to the fifth tier.

This left the people from both factions in a state of stunned silence.

Then they looked at the silver ginkgo tree, whose aura felt like the void itself, making it impossible to fathom.

“Is that…?”

Suddenly, someone’s pupils contracted.

On the silver ginkgo tree, they saw several spirit crows.

However, among these spirit crows, they noticed one with three legs!

“A three-legged Golden Crow!”

Someone beside them cried out in shock.

The three-legged Golden Crow was a mythical creature.

Such a creature existed in the Misty Forbidden Zone!

Currently, the world’s attention is focused on the Phoenix in the depths of the Taiwei Ocean.

But people might not realize that within the Misty Forbidden Zone, there existed a mythical creature no less than the Phoenix.

In ancient myths, the prestige of the three-legged Golden Crow was by no means inferior to that of the Phoenix.

Others were terrified, trembling, and even fell to their knees.

However, Liang Ziying and Lin Lingsu were unusually calm.

They had sharp intuition.

From the silver ginkgo tree before them, they did not sense any demonic or evil aura.

Instead, they felt that this silver ginkgo tree was purer and more sacred than any other being.

One could say their understanding had been completely overturned.

The descriptions of the silver ginkgo tree from Great Xia were all about darkness, evil, and horror.

It was depicted as if the silver ginkgo tree was the source of all demons in the world.

However, what they saw was the complete opposite.

Even the giant beasts under the silver ginkgo tree gave them the impression that they were not evil.

Take the Golden Crow, for example.

It was a divine bird described by human ancestors.

Such a being appeared to be a spiritual pet of the silver ginkgo tree.

“Lin Lingsu, disciple of the Palace of the Spirit King, greets the Lord of the Mist.”

Lin Lingsu was the first to react, bowing to the silver ginkgo tree.

She had already put life and death aside for this visit, and unlike Liang Ziying, she had nothing to ask for, making her more carefree than the others.

Su Mu’s consciousness swept over Lin Lingsu and Liang Ziying.

[Species: Human]
[Height: 6 feet]
[Lifespan: 3,600 years]
[Cultivation: Peak Golden Core]
[Abilities: Innate Thunder Spirit Root, Heavenly Thunder Dao Method, Internal True Gang Technique, Thunder Talisman Art, Thunder Body]

Lin Lingsu possessed an Innate Thunder Spirit Root.

And the Heavenly Thunder Dao Method she mastered intrigued Su Mu.

Lightning was undoubtedly a convenient and powerful means of attack.

However, until now, Su Mu had not encountered any formidable lightning techniques.

Many cultivators had also practiced thunder techniques, but from Su Mu’s current perspective, those lesser thunder methods were not worth considering.

Lin Lingsu’s Heavenly Thunder Dao Method was different.

To copy this thunder method would require 9,000 years of lifespan, which clearly showed its extraordinary nature.

Liang Ziying was also quite exceptional.

[Species: Human]
[Height: 6 feet]
[Lifespan: 3,000 years]
[Cultivation: Late Golden Core]
[Abilities: Fragment of Reincarnation, Glazed Soul Body, Ancient Soul Refining Technique, Blade of Spiritual Perception, Mind Focus Method, Fireball Technique]

Clearly, Liang Ziying specialized in soul-related techniques.

She also had a fire attribute talent, but it was relatively mediocre. Her true strength lay in her Glazed Soul Body.

But this was not of much significance to Su Mu.

Su Mu’s own spiritual strength was immense, so Liang Ziying’s Ancient Soul Refining Technique had little utility for him.

It’s important to note that although Su Mu’s cultivation was at the fifth-tier supreme grade, his spiritual power was on par with a sixth-tier entity.

If it weren’t for this, his consciousness wouldn’t be able to cover the entire Misty Forbidden Zone.

What truly caught Su Mu’s attention about Liang Ziying was her “Fragment of Reincarnation.”

Su Mu was even shocked by it.

Even he had never encountered such a thing before.

Reincarnation was something that entirely pertained to the “Dao.”

And for such a thing to have fragments?

Su Mu roughly sensed that to duplicate this “Fragment of Reincarnation” would require 3 million years of lifespan.

The consumption was incredibly high.

Yet, Su Mu was still extremely tempted, filled with intense desire.

This was something he was determined to obtain at all costs.

This was also why Su Mu had allowed Liang Ziying and Lin Lingsu to enter.

These two women were of immense significance to him.

Through Su Yao, Su Mu had gained some understanding of the backgrounds of Liang Ziying and Lin Lingsu.

Liang Ziying was a direct descendant of a secluded aristocratic family.

Lin Lingsu was a true disciple of the Palace of the Spirit King.

These two women were the true Children of Destiny of this era and in this world!

Their identities and talents highlighted this point.

Thus, their uniqueness was understandable.

After all, in this vast world, people like them were probably as rare as a phoenix feather or unicorn horn.

“Lord Divine Tree, these two younger sisters seem to be quite extraordinary.”

As a curious voice spoke, a woman in red clothing approached slowly.

Her bearing was extremely noble, clearly someone accustomed to a high position and wielding great power.

“The Holy Maiden of the Sect of the Other Shore, Ruan Huian.”

Liang Ziying and Lin Lingsu were both startled.

This was another human prodigy, no less than Su Yao.

They had long heard that Ruan Huian might have an ambiguous relationship with the Lord of the Mist.

But seeing her here with their own eyes still shocked them.

It was known that the Sect of the Other Shore was now one of the largest forces in the Southern Desolation.

Ruan Huian’s status was equivalent to that of the ruler of a medium-sized country.

Such a person was undoubtedly a leader among humans.

Yet, in front of the silver ginkgo tree, she appeared reverent.

Ruan Huian smiled gently.

She knew very well that the Lord Divine Tree, being a divine existence, was as rational and emotionless as the Heavenly Dao, hardly capable of compassion.

In the past, those who entered the Misty Forbidden Zone rarely survived if they stepped into the inner region.

If these people were now standing before the Lord Divine Tree, it could only mean that they were different from the ordinary.

“Why have you two come here?”

A faint voice resonated.

Liang Ziying and Lin Lingsu’s hearts trembled.

This voice, like a heavenly tone, carried an indescribable divine might.

It seemed that all evil spirits, demons, and monsters had no place to hide under this voice.

Was this the voice of the Lord of the Mist?

Clearly, it was entirely different from the sinister and terrifying voice they had imagined.

At this moment, they realized the rumors about the Lord of the Mist were incorrect.

They had likely been misled by those rumors in the past.

Bang!

Without a second thought, Liang Ziying knelt down.

“Lord of the Mist, I am Liang Ziying from the Liang family of Southern Mountain City.”

She bowed deeply. “I have come to seek the divine liquid to save my brother’s life. I humbly ask the Lord to grant me this favor. If the Lord can save him, I am willing to offer you everything I have.”

Su Mu was slightly surprised.

He had been considering how to make these two women submit to him.

Unexpectedly, before he even opened his mouth, Liang Ziying had already offered to give him everything.

And Su Mu’s silence made Liang Ziying even more nervous.

“Lord of the Mist,” Lin Lingsu also spoke up, “I am here on the orders of my master, the Celestial Master of the Palace of the Spirit King, to pay my respects to you.”

She paused and continued, “Ziying’s brother, Zixiang, was gravely injured while saving her when he was young, and his condition has deteriorated into an incurable disease. The Lord is undoubtedly the supreme being of this era. I humbly ask you to show mercy and save his life.”

Su Mu chuckled. “Why should I save him? In the mouths of humans, I am nothing more than a demon leader, the source of all evil.”

Lin Lingsu replied earnestly, “Before meeting you, I also had such misconceptions, but now I see the rumors were false. You do not have the slightest trace of evil or malevolence; instead, you are filled with the purest and most sacred aura. Many so-called virtuous figures among humans are nothing but filth compared to you.”

Ruan Huian was impressed by Lin Lingsu.

She didn’t expect that Lin Lingsu, who appeared so modest, could flatter someone so skillfully.

“No need for flattery,” Su Mu said indifferently. “The divine liquid you seek is merely an ordinary substance to me.”

He did not deliberately exaggerate the value of the Life Essence Condensation.

After all, he intended to recruit Lin Lingsu and Liang Ziying. Eventually, they would learn that the Life Essence Condensation was a basic reward in the Misty Forbidden Zone.

Whenever a creature in the Misty Forbidden Zone performed meritorious deeds, Su Mu would bestow Life Essence Condensation upon them.

He was aware that within the Misty Forbidden Zone, the Life Essence Condensation had gradually gained the function of currency.

Many creatures, instead of using it, stored it to exchange for other items.

Lin Lingsu and Liang Ziying were stunned.

Outside, the divine liquid was described as having the miraculous power to transform the heavens and earth.

Unexpectedly, it was considered an ordinary substance by the Lord of the Mist.

“However, in the Misty Forbidden Zone, one must earn the divine liquid through merit; it cannot be given away freely,” Su Mu continued. “If you wish to obtain the divine liquid, you must join the Misty Forbidden Zone, make contributions, and exchange your merit for the divine liquid.”

Lin Lingsu and Liang Ziying exchanged glances and, without hesitation, said, “We are willing to join the Misty Forbidden Zone.”

The former had already come with the intention of joining, and although she initially believed the Misty Forbidden Zone to be an evil lair, she had prepared for the worst.

Now, the reality was a pleasant surprise beyond her expectations.

There was no need for her to hesitate.

And for Liang Ziying, who was willing to risk her life to save her brother, there was also no room for hesitation.