Reincarnated as a Ginkgo Tree: I Create an Eternal Divine Kingdom - Chapter 6

In the heart of the forest, a towering ginkgo tree, now standing at 110 feet tall, dominated the landscape.

Previously, this ginkgo had been unremarkable, blending into the dense forest around it. But now, things were different.

Its height surpassed that of most of the surrounding trees.

Where once it had been deprived of sunlight, now dappled rays of sunlight filtered through its branches, casting a shimmering light on the ground below.

The birds and beasts in the area seemed to sense something unusual. They were inexplicably panicked, running and flying about in confusion.

These were just the visible changes.

Beneath the soil, Su Mu’s roots were also extending and expanding.

Previously, his fibrous roots could reach a distance of 100 feet. Now, they extended as far as 200 feet.

His main roots had also grown, stretching from 50 feet to a full 100 in length.

Su Mu directed one of his main roots to extend deeper into the ground.

To ensure his safety, he needed to understand not only the surface environment but also what lay beneath.

As the main root reached its limit, the fibrous roots continued to extend downward.

They reached a depth of 150 feet.

Then, the tiny root hairs on the fibrous roots stretched even further.

Finally, Su Mu’s roots reached a depth of 200 feet.

“What is this?” Su Mu was startled.

Through his perception, he discovered an underground water cave below the surface.

A water cave suggested the possible presence of an underground river.

However, Su Mu’s roots weren’t long enough yet to fully explore this underground river.

This discovery fueled his motivation to grow even more.

The benefits of Su Mu’s advancement to the second tier didn’t end there.

As the saying goes, “When one prospers, those around him benefit.”

While Su Mu’s situation wasn’t exactly one of prosperity, there was a spillover effect. During Su Mu’s advancement, the energy in the surrounding area surged.

The Snow Spirit Mink and Spirit Crows nearby also benefited. The Snow Spirit Mink’s innate talent seemed more exceptional than the others.

Taking advantage of the surge in energy, it directly advanced to the first tier, upper grade.

Its fur became even silkier, and its dark, shiny eyes seemed to contain an entire snow-covered world.

The Spirit Crows also advanced, reaching the first tier, middle grade.

They let out long cries, their voices forming powerful shockwaves.

Upon inspecting their panels, Su Mu noticed significant changes.

[Species: Snow Spirit Mink]
[Length: 5 feet]
[Lifespan: 80 years]
[Rank: First Tier, Upper Grade]
[Ability: Phantom Snow Eyes]

[Species: Spirit Crow]
[Length: 3 feet]
[Lifespan: 50 years]
[Rank: First Tier, Middle Grade]
[Ability: Gale Force]

Su Mu felt a deep sense of satisfaction, a sense of achievement in nurturing these creatures.

But the most important discovery was…

“Innate Talent Duplication.”

Su Mu hadn’t expected that upon reaching the Second-Tier, he would awaken such a powerful innate talent.

This ability was closely related to the congealing of the Spirit Ginkgo Fruit.

It allowed Su Mu to duplicate the abilities of other creatures.

However, this duplication wasn’t without limits.

He could only copy the abilities of creatures that had consumed his Spirit Ginkgo Fruit.

At this moment, Su Mu could clearly sense an inexplicable connection between him, the Snow Spirit Mink, and the ten Spirit Crows.

“Copying a First-Tier ability requires 300 years of lifespan,” Su Mu realized, feeling a pang of regret.

His lifespan had just reached 300 years after advancing to the Second-Tier, but it seemed that this lifespan might soon be depleted.

“I’ll have to accumulate more lifespan before I attempt it,” Su Mu decided. There was no way he would try to copy anything now. With only 300 years of lifespan, using it all would mean certain death.

Meanwhile, several miles away, three familiar figures appeared, their faces filled with panic as they entered the forested area.

These were the three young women who had appeared previously.

But this time, they were being pursued by five men armed with bows and blades.

“You won’t escape!” one of the bow-wielding men sneered.

Su Qin, the eldest of the three, shouted angrily, “If your Zhang Family Village does this, aren’t you afraid of our Su Family Village’s retaliation?”

“Retaliation? As long as we silence you, how will Su Family Village know it was us?” the bow-wielding man retorted scornfully.

As they spoke, the energy in the surrounding forest began to fluctuate ominously.

Suddenly, the birds and beasts around them went mad, fleeing in all directions.

It was as if something terrifying had awakened in the forest a few miles away.

“Are the birds and beasts going crazy?” The group was stunned.

“Run!” The three young women seized the opportunity to escape.

“After them!” The men from Zhang Family Village gave chase.

After running for several miles, the three girls were gasping for breath.

“Big Sister Qin, there’s blood!” Su Yao, the girl with a more developed figure, exclaimed.

The other two girls quickly turned around and followed Su Yao’s gaze to the bloodstains on the ground.

Not only were there bloodstains, but they also saw some beautiful azure feathers.

“What kind of feathers are these?” one of the other girls asked, her eyes wide with astonishment.

Su Qin’s face turned serious. “These are the feathers of an Azure-Scaled Eagle.”

“An Azure-Scaled Eagle?” The other two girls immediately understood.

Their expressions changed instantly.

The Azure-Scaled Eagle was no ordinary bird—it was a naturally gifted spirit bird.

“Look ahead, there are more Azure-Scaled Eagle feathers!” Su Yao’s voice trembled.

The three girls, Su Yao, Su Qin, and Su Xue, all felt a chill run down their spines.

They weren’t fools.

Seeing this, they realized the truth: an Azure-Scaled Eagle had indeed appeared here.

And it had been killed by some unknown force.

“The length of these feathers suggests that it was likely a first tier, upper grade spirit bird,” Su Qin said, her voice filled with dread.

The three girls became even more fearful.

They followed the trail of the Azure-Scaled Eagle’s feathers, their gazes finally settling on a ginkgo tree.

The tree was 110 feet tall, an unusual height.

Moreover, the spiritual energy around the tree was noticeably denser than elsewhere.

“Have we… encountered a spirit tree?” Su Yao’s voice quivered.

“If it’s a spirit tree, that’s one thing. But if it’s a tree spirit, we’re in real trouble,” Su Qin said in a low voice.

Spirit trees were comparable to human cultivators at the Qi Refining stage.

Tree spirits, on the other hand, were far more powerful, on par with human cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage.

For low-level cultivators like them, tree spirits were the stuff of legends.

“Hahaha, a tree spirit, really?” The five men from Zhang Family Village had caught up with them.

“Let’s kill them, then report this to the village chief,” the bow-wielding man said.

Before they could act, the ground around them began to tremble.

Then, they all saw it: a dark, seething mass rushing toward them from all directions, like a tidal wave.

“No! A beast tide!” Su Qin cried out in horror.

She had never expected a beast tide to occur in this part of the forest, which was usually devoid of large animals.

The men from the Zhang Family Village were equally shocked.

In the next moment, they saw an endless stream of birds and beasts charging toward them.

Even the ground was moving, as if creatures like pangolins were burrowing beneath it.

Su Qin quickly pulled Su Yao and Su Xue to the ground.

Almost simultaneously, a tiger leaped over them.

If Su Qin hadn’t reacted in time, the tiger might have trampled them to death.

The men from Zhang Family Village no longer cared about pursuing the girls and scrambled to avoid the oncoming beasts.

Su Mu, who had been immersed in the changes within himself, suddenly sensed the anomaly.

He snapped to attention, extending his awareness to the surrounding area.

In an instant, he saw a tide of beasts surging toward him.

Tigers, leopards, wolves, hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, mice, rabbits, snakes, lizards…

There were all kinds of creatures.

Among them were three familiar figures.

But unlike the tempting sight from half a month ago, these three were now in a sorry state, their faces filled with terror.

And this time, they weren’t alone. There were five unfamiliar men with them.

But Su Mu had no time to focus on these people.

“A beast tide?” Su Mu’s gaze turned cold.

It was clear that his advancement had triggered a fluctuation in the world’s energy, attracting these birds and beasts.

Looking around at these creatures, Su Mu saw greed and madness in their eyes.

To them, Su Mu was a source of irresistible temptation.

Their animal instincts told them that if they devoured Su Mu, they would undergo a life-changing transformation.

“If you want to eat me, you’ll have to see if you have the guts,” Su Mu thought coldly.

From what he could sense, most of the beasts charging toward him were ordinary animals.

The few that had undergone some form of spiritual transformation were far weaker than the Snow Spirit Mink and Spirit Crows.

These lower-level creatures dared to target him, their judgment clouded by greed.

Kill!

In an instant, Su Mu’s leaves and roots lashed out like countless blades.

Within moments, the area within 200 feet of Su Mu became a massive meat grinder.

None of the creatures that entered this zone survived.

The remaining animals sensed the danger.

Some hesitated, their instincts urging caution.

But the majority remained frenzied.

The few who hesitated quickly lost their composure in the face of the overwhelming madness around them.