Chapter 409 - 381: Transplanting the Ancient Tree Heart
The dust settled on the battlefield, Tachiusu approached Da Fei and bowed deeply: "Hero, we truly cannot thank you enough. Our millennia-long war with the Evil Branch Tribe has finally come to an end because of the hero’s arrival. However, we must not let our guard down, as the Evil Branch Tribe has joined forces with the Dark Force. They will surely return. By the way, we still don’t know the origins of our hero. Is there anything we can do to repay you?"
Ha ha! Repayment, that’s exactly what I’ve been waiting for you to say. The best reward would be to devote yourself to me!
Da Fei smiled lightly: "I am a hero of the Elf Kingdom, and I am the City Lord of Radiant City. I am tasked with resisting the Demon invasion into the World Tree Space. I came here while I was lost, and I need the power to fend off the Demons."
Tachiusu responded with solemn respect: "Indeed, a warrior of the Kingdom. It must have been divine guidance that led the hero here to save us! A thousand years ago, a massive Demon invasion occurred in the surface world, which affected our space with its power, causing space distortion and displacement. We have been out of contact with the Elf Kingdom for a thousand years. Over these past years, dark forces have infiltrated our space, causing many ancient trees to undergo dark mutations, giving birth to the Evil Branch Tribe. If it weren’t for this river, we would have been destroyed long ago. Even so, the Evil Branch Tribe relied on the dark power to produce masses of Evil Beetles, which feed on the life energy of the forest, causing the forest to wither and the rivers to be polluted. All we could do was to keep eliminating these endless beetles and use the Lumang Ancient Tree’s Life Pool to restore vitality to the forest. Now, the Lumang Ancient Tree’s Life Energy is nearly depleted. Thankfully, we have finally triumphed! Since the hero needs power to resist the Demon’s invasion, the Lumang Tribe will definitely assist you with all our might!"
——System Prompt: The Lumang Tribe has formed a military alliance with you to counter the Demons!
——System Prompt: Congratulations! You have successfully established a strategic alliance with the Lumang Tribe to combat the Demons, completing the side quest "The First Ally" of the Epic Quest "Gradually Collapsing World Tree Space." You have received the following rewards: Skill Points +1, Life +20, Command Power +50.
Da Fei was overjoyed!
Damn! A reward for this stage! A military alliance before I even asked! What is a military alliance? It means when I need to stomp someone, they have no choice but to join in! Of course, it’s only against Demons, but it’s still better than those single Hobbits with families to care for! I’ve gotten so close to the Hobbits and not even the old man dared to propose an alliance! They must have been soldiers in the past, right? Ha ha, being single is great, I like it! With them taking the lead, the powerful Hobbits will surely join me sooner or later!
Da Fei said cheerfully: "Having your help is wonderful. I am looking for a way to the Elf Kingdom, do you have any information?"
Tachiusu frowned: "There is a space vortex at the end of the river, which once led to the Emerald Lake controlled by the Elf Kingdom. However, the war a thousand years ago distorted and shattered that space, so I don’t know what it has become now. Moreover, there is a space rift in the territory of the Evil Branch Tribe, which should lead to the whereabouts of the Dark Force, certainly not a place for ordinary people to come and go."
Why does the road home have to be so long? If I get impatient I might as well just die and go back.
Da Fei’s brows furrowed: "No worries, I’ll continue to explore ahead. By the way, what are your plans now?"
Tachiusu proclaimed with enthusiasm: "The defeat of the Evil Branch Tribe is not something that can be recovered from quickly. We need to take this time to restore the vitality of the forest and prepare to face the challenge of the Dark Force’s invasion, until we completely heal the ravages caused by the Dark Rift."
Da Fei nodded: "Excellent. You must develop well, accumulate strength, and when I return, I will surely lead an army to pave the way. At that time, we shall join forces to eliminate all invading Demons!"
Tachiusu performed a military salute of the Elf Kingdom: "I shall heed the hero’s teachings!"
Indeed, she’s a trained soldier! Being admired does feel good!
Now, Da Fei turned his attention to the Evil Tree Spirit Fortress before him, which had become spoils of war. It turned out, this Tree Elf Hero wasn’t actually that tall, and the fortress was not actually the hero’s body. Otherwise, if the hero were defeated, the fortress would be gone as well. To combine a building with a hero into one, how formidable and enigmatic! In that moment, Da Fei thought of Renior! Didn’t Renior merge with Radiant Wings as well? When it returns to its hero form, won’t it be like this hero? Damn! A Hero ship, the mere thought is awe-inspiring!
Da Fei opened the fortress’s attributes.
——Evil Tree Spirit Fortress: Soldier building, Defense 644, Durability 64369, Special Skills: Evil Tree Spirit Production (unavailable), Evil Beetle Production (unavailable), Elite Training, Leader Training, Base Movement (unavailable).
——Evil Tree Spirit: Large Spiritual Creature, Attack 24, Defense 22, Damage 16-23, Life 171, Magic Resistance 60%, Attack Speed 8, Move Speed 7, Special Skills: Tree Spirit Frenzy, Tree Elf Devouring, Advanced Defense Skill, Root Entwining.
——Evil Beetle: Tiny insect, Attack 0, Defense 2, Damage 0-1, Life 4, Attack Speed 6, Special Skills: Absorb Juice, Spiky Defense, Death Self-Destruction.
Da Fei frowned: "Why is this fortress unproductive?"
Tachiusu spoke gravely: "Because this fortress has died, it has lost the Ancient Tree Heart, now just an empty shell left behind, unable to produce or move."
Da Fei was suddenly astonished! Damn, isn’t this system just messing with me, giving me something useless as spoils of war? Got me all excited for nothing. I really thought I could recruit special soldiers from both sides.
But then again, an emptied ship is considered scrap metal, but an emptied aircraft carrier is still an aircraft carrier. Even as an empty shell, who knows how many countries would scramble for it! After all, the system’s reward does make sense! Just from the formidable presence shown by the opposition, the system wouldn’t easily let players acquire such a massive weapon.
As soon as Da Fei heard mention of the Ancient Tree Heart, he immediately thought of the charred Ancient Tree Heart he’d picked up in the Nasir Space.
Da Fei swiftly pulled out the Nasir Ancient Tree Heart and asked, "I happen to have an Ancient Tree Heart right here, and it’s been demonized too, can it be used on this fortress?"
Tachiusu’s face changed, "This is an Ancient Tree Heart much older than Biligulas. How could a hero like you possess it?"
Da Fei sighed, "Our fight against the Demons is still ongoing. The Nasir Ancient Tree fell a few months ago and was demonized, and this was found in its remnants."
Tachiusu spoke gravely, "It seems the situation in the outside world is very severe. This Ancient Tree Heart is still alive, it’s just—"
Da Fei eagerly asked, "Just what?"
Tachiusu said solemnly, "Just that this Ancient Tree Heart can still be saved through purification. If transplanted onto the Evil Tree Spirit Fortress as it is, it would fall completely into darkness beyond redemption."
Da Fei rejoiced, "You’re saying, it can be transplanted?"
Tachiusu silently nodded.
Hahaha, combining two wastes turns out to be a treasure! As long as it can be transplanted, that’s all that matters. Dark is dark, what’s the big deal! Players from the Bright Alliance always go to the Dark Alliance to buy vampires, right? As long as the troop type is overpowered, that’s all that counts!
Da Fei spoke seriously, "Demons are very strong. We need power, more power to combat the Dark Force. To me, dark power is often the bane of dark forces. Dark Creatures can roam freely in the Netherworld, the Demon Realm, and other areas that Bright Creatures find hard to reach, and they can strike at the Dark Force effectively without being easily discovered. Therefore, we should also cultivate a lot of dark power, and then counterattack into the Dark Force next door!"
Tachiusu frowned, "While I may not fully agree with some of the hero’s views, you have created a miracle, saving our tribe in one battle. Perhaps you’re right. To repay you, I will do my best to transplant this Ancient Tree Heart!"
Da Fei was overjoyed, "Great! I appreciate your efforts!"
Tachiusu chuckled, "It’s not a bother. In the initial stages of transplantation, the Evil Ancient Tree Heart will absorb a large amount of Dark Energy from our space, which is very beneficial for our environmental purification and revival of vitality. So it also has a positive meaning for us. However, once it reaches the intermediate stage of growth, I suggest it be moved, for then it will start polluting the environment."
Hahahaha, turns out it’s a dark energy vacuum cleaner! Da Fei laughed, "No problem, by that time, I’ll find a good spot for it!" By then, of course, it would be time for the great battle with the Eight-Headed Snake, right? With its hefty size, it’s perfect for leading the charge! Hahahaha!
"Now, watch me do my work!"
After receiving the Ancient Tree Heart, Tachiusu immediately led the other Vine Demons into the fortress crevice to cast spells and set it in place.
Another big accomplishment! What a fruitful haul! I’m seriously not ready to just die and go back. What kind of opportunities might await me in the next space?
Da Fei couldn’t help but stretch out a big lazy yawn, relaxing in the boundless satisfaction. Just then, the phone rang.
Eh? It’s gotten dark already! Is my takeout here? Da Fei immediately took off his helmet to check—it was Little Fang! Is she inviting me to dinner? Seriously, I don’t have time today, men should prioritize their careers!
Da Fei cleared his throat and answered, "Hello, Little Fang?"
Little Fang laughed, "Big brother, have you eaten yet?"
Da Fei chuckled, "Yes, I have. It’s my turn to be on duty tonight."
Little Fang laughed, "I see, big brother’s really busy. Just wanted to tell you—the Heroic Creation Era client we talked about at noon has arrived. If you’re free after work, come and give it a try. In fact, this is also a test of the new version of Shenning Group’s client. It’s quite simple. By that time, I can teach you, okay?"
Da Fei was suddenly taken aback, a test for the new client? They had this job? Holy shit! Was that Lin Tianhao hitting on female students doing this work? I must take charge of the situation!
Da Fei nodded repeatedly, "Alright! Tomorrow after I’m off work, I’ll give it a try!"
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