But the last hope was shattered by reality. At this moment, aside from praying, Song Xiangdong didn’t know what to do or what he could do.
In the following two or three days, Lin Beichen disappeared from Song Xiangdong’s view because he was situated within the dense canopy of trees, which seemed surrounded by a powerful barrier array.
Not even the black hole could reflect Lin Beichen’s figure, so Song Xiangdong had his subordinates take turns guarding beside the black hole. As soon as Lin Beichen appeared, no matter what they were doing, they had to report to him immediately.
"You have done well, I know. Remember, regardless of the cost, you must ensure the safety of Lin Beichen’s parents!"
During Lin Beichen’s "disappearance," the one thing that comforted Song Xiangdong was that the squad responsible for protecting Lin Beichen’s parents had thwarted three attacks directed at them.
Though such achievements might make Song Xiangdong proud, he began to worry, realizing Lin Beichen’s parents had entered the sights of so-called hostile forces.
The safety bureau could temporarily alleviate danger, but what if stronger opponents were sent? More importantly, if Lin Beichen’s parents were kidnapped or harmed by hostile forces, Song Xiangdong couldn’t imagine what Lin Beichen would do given his character.
After all, the incident of Lin Beichen killing criminals directly with Thunder Skill was still vivid in memory. Song Xiangdong knew very well that Lin Beichen was not a model student; his heart was harder and more decisive than anyone else’s. He absolutely wouldn’t tolerate any threats or harm to himself or his family.
"It seems we should increase the protection for Lin Beichen’s parents."
After careful consideration, Song Xiangdong made this decision.
At this time, Lin Beichen had been sitting cross-legged in the center of the Life Divine Tree’s canopy for an unknown period. His entire body was covered by green plants, looking like a "plant person."
Exaggerating not, there were birds constantly bringing twigs to build a nest atop his head.
Lin Beichen, seemingly unresponsive, kept his eyes closed, showing a serene and peaceful expression as if he had merged with the surrounding environment, even with the Life Divine Tree itself.
Suddenly, Lin Beichen opened his eyes, a hint of green flashed in them but quickly disappeared. When Lin Beichen opened his eyes, the entire Life Divine Tree began to tremble until he stood up completely, then it ceased.
"Is this the true power of the Wood Element?"
Lin Beichen stretched lazily and laughed heartily.
Initially, when Lin Beichen absorbed the life breath of the Wood Element into his body, he thought he had enlightened to its power.
But compared to now, the initial power of the Wood Element felt like a joke; it was worlds apart from the power he had now enlightened to.
Lin Beichen clearly felt a huge life force continually circulating within his body, confident that any injury he sustained could be instantly healed.
Chirp... chirp...
Suddenly, several birds appeared out of nowhere, circling around Lin Beichen. Normally timid animals showed no fear towards him.
Instead, they perched directly on his outstretched fingers, rubbing their fluffy heads against his hand in a display of intimacy.
Seeing the animals’ affectionate behavior brought a joyful smile to Lin Beichen’s face. He understood the phenomenon was because he had enlightened to the Wood Element.
Since Wood Element signifies natural life force, the animals displayed such affection towards him.
"Does this mean I can drive these animals in the future?"
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A crazy thought suddenly emerged in Lin Beichen’s mind.
Given that the natural power of Wood Element he exuded attracted these animals, if he further advanced his enlightenment of the Wood Element, could he potentially control them?
If that were true, the things he could do in the future would be limitless. Lin Beichen envisioned becoming a true cultivator, as described in novels.
In that case, could he control so-called Immortal Beasts, Demon Beasts, and even monsters? The mere thought made Lin Beichen excited, for controlling beasts in battle was... truly remarkable!
Since his enlightenment in the Life Divine Tree was finished, it meant he had reached a bottleneck; staying here wouldn’t yield further results.
Rather than wasting time, it was better to return quickly, as many people outside were waiting for him. But the one thing troubling Lin Beichen was how to handle the black hole.
After all, his true task was to deal with the black hole. If his cultivation improved but the black hole remained unresolved, he couldn’t report back to the safety bureau.
Although Lin Beichen didn’t want deep contact with them, he still needed their help for many things, most importantly, the black hole might threaten the region and the entire Dragon Country.
Though he didn’t consider himself a fervent patriot, Lin Beichen understood the significance of issues concerning the nation.
"I can only think and walk."
Lin Beichen jumped down from the tree and walked back the way he came.
Just as Lin Beichen walked a few steps, the space began to tremble violently. Song Xiangdong, resting on his bed, was shaken off by the intense quaking.
"What’s happening? Immediately contact the earthquake bureau. Is there an earthquake?"
Song Xiangdong yelled, dashing out of his house.
Upon hearing Song Xiangdong, a nearby safety bureau member swiftly dialed the earthquake bureau. The news was that Dragon Tiger Mountain was experiencing tremors not due to an earthquake.
Upon hearing this, an ominous feeling rose in Song Xiangdong’s heart. He rushed towards the black hole, finding it intensely shaking. In the scene, Lin Beichen’s image shook with the space’s turbulence.
"When can this kid come out? Any way to pull him out?"
Song Xiangdong yelled loudly.
Crack...
Suddenly, a crisp sound reached everyone’s ears. The black hole, previously impervious to hot weaponry, shattered and turned to dust, disappearing before their eyes.
"Lin Beichen!"
Song Xiangdong shouted at the shattered black hole.
Normally, the black hole’s disappearance would bring Song Xiangdong joy, but now he couldn’t muster a smile.
If Lin Beichen had to sacrifice his life to destroy the black hole, Song Xiangdong would rather he survived.
"Lin Beichen!"
"Lin Beichen!"
Song Xiangdong seemed possessed, repeatedly calling Lin Beichen’s name.
The safety bureau members around looked at each other in confusion, seeing Song Xiangdong’s uncharacteristic distress for the first time.
"Director Song, are you calling me?"
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