Chapter 721 - 459 Oath and World Tree Imprint_2
Chapter 721: Chapter 459: Oath and World Tree Imprint_2
Chapter 721: Chapter 459: Oath and World Tree Imprint_2
There is no need for further words, as Igley, a high-ranking member of Jade City, knew well the dire situation of the Elf Royal Court and the extreme danger of trying to escape from the clutches of Demon Prince Demogorgon.
To see Cecil again was already a stroke of great fortune for Igley.
Lis nodded lightly, acknowledging Igley’s thanks.
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Ding~
[Igley’s friendliness level has risen to [Respect]!]
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Without paying too much attention to the system’s prompt, Lis noticed that Igley and Cecil’s emotions were gradually settling down and quietly left.
He did not expect any benefits or advantages from Igley; rescuing Cecil was simply something he desired to do.
Leaving Igley’s tree house, Lis looked at Mil and Bella, who were waiting outside the door.
Approaching them, he gazed silently at these two battle-hardened Elf Warriors and hesitated for a moment before saying,
“Do you two have any plans?”
For Bella and Mil, the pain in their hearts was no less than that of Cecil.
If there was a chance to defeat Demogorgon, these two Elves would not hesitate to sacrifice everything, including their lives, to take that one in ten thousand chance.
“Lis, I’m willing to do anything to seek revenge!”
Mil stated decisively, while the silent Bella nodded firmly.
Lis nodded slightly and said to them,
“As you both have seen the situation before, my idea is to form an organization dedicated to finding and defeating Abyss Demons, and Lord Adela supports this idea.”
“Although I do not know how much support we can get from the Elf Kingdom, no matter the situation, I also want to do this.
After all, no one wants to see the tragedy of the Elf Royal Court happen again!”
This was an idea that Lis had for some time. The strength of the Elf Clan was undoubtedly powerful, holding a place even among the many mighty races of the Gaia World.
Most crucially, as one of the inheritors of the Magic Empire’s legacy, the Elf Clan excelled and stood out in magical research.
If not for the sudden demise of the Elf Main God, Correlon, turning the Elf Forest into the main battleground of the Endless Abyss invasion, the Elf Clan would not have suffered such heavy losses and nearly faced extinction.
Utilizing his special identity as an Elf Sage, forming a new power within the Elf Kingdom to gather strength beforehand was undoubtedly the most appropriate approach.
Mil and Bella exchanged a glance, then suddenly knelt on one knee before Lis, solemnly saying,
Bella’s voice was gentle but filled with unwavering strength as she firmly declared,
“Under the witness of the great World Tree Yggdrasil, I, Bella Lissi, in the name of Nature, pledge my allegiance to you.”
“May my wisdom and magic accompany you as we continue forward.”
Then, taking a step forward, Mil spoke with undeniable determination,
“Under the witness of the great World Tree Yggdrasil, I, Mil Seth, in the name of Nature, pledge my allegiance to you.”
“I will become the sword in your hand, fighting alongside you through storm and tempest, until the end of the world.”
Lis did not prevent the two Elves from pledging their allegiance.
He could see that the only thing left in the hearts of these two Elves now was the raging fire of revenge against Demogorgon, and it was their only solace.
Given the circumstances, it was better for him to guide them on their future path.
After all, Bella and Mil were friends Lis had made on his journey to the Elf Royal Court, and he would not allow them to sacrifice themselves meaninglessly in the fury of revenge.
Lis stretched out his right hand and slowly reached out to Mil and Bella.
That hand, bathed in sunlight, seemed to shine with a sacred green radiance.
Lis’s fingertips lightly touched Mil and Bella’s foreheads, and in that moment, time seemed to freeze again.
As his fingertips lightly touched them, a verdant giant tree mark slowly appeared on both of their foreheads, the mark so lifelike it seemed an ancient tree caressed by a gentle breeze, its branches swaying softly, with the leaves twinkling with the light of life.
This was not just a mark, but also a perfect union of nature and life force, symbolizing a profound connection between the two and Lis.
The emerald mark on their foreheads flourished as if it were the flames burning inside their hearts, never extinguishing, illuminating the path ahead.
Bella and Mil opened their eyes, astonished at the sensation of the mark on their foreheads.
Under the blessing of this special mark, Bella and Mil felt as if their bodies were being bathed in pure life energy; the various hidden wounds they had sustained in the Elf Royal Court were now slowly healing, and their spirits were much revitalized.
Most importantly, the two Elves felt their connection with nature and life power significantly strengthened, and many Elf Battle Skills and Magic they possessed would now be more potent.
After the pair shared their experiences with Lis, he nodded satisfactorily.
This was the special ability [World Tree Imprint] he gained as a Favored of the World Tree Yggdrasil.
This unique mark could enhance the recipient’s natural affinity to a certain extent and strengthen their connection with the World Tree Yggdrasil.
Surely the enhancement wasn’t comparable to Lis’s, but for Bella and Mil, it was a considerable enhancement.
Most crucially, the World Tree Mark had the power to accelerate the strength progression of Extraordinary Professionals, with the extent of the enhancement related to the recipient’s own circumstances.
Compared to Humans, Elves experienced a rather significant enhancement when they obtained the World Tree Mark.
Naturally, the number of World Tree Marks Lis could bestow was not unlimited; he was now able to grant three hundred World Tree Marks.
The number would increase with Lis’s rise in strength and the deepening of his connection to the World Tree.
The enhancement the World Tree Mark brought to Elves was more noticeable for Bronze Level and Silver Level Elves, and it had some benefits for Gold Level Elves.
For the legends among the Elves, it barely had any effect.
Therefore, it was no doubt advantageous for Lis to recruit Bronze Rank and Silver Rank Elves.
He aimed to choose as many young Elves as possible to join his forces, thus ensuring that he could avoid the influence of the conservative powers within the Elf Clan.
Although Lis was honored with the title of [Elf Sage] by Goddess Fenrir, he was a Human after all, a fact hard to tolerate for those stubborn old-timers who saw the Elf Clan’s past glory as everything.
Lis, having spent a significant time in the Elf Forest in his past life, naturally knew of the various disagreements present within the Elf Clan.
Is this perhaps one of the negative effects brought about by the Elves’ lengthy lifespans?
Moreover, the ability to enhance the rate of strength development was an extremely precious opportunity for the Elves, who typically took a long time to grow.
As for the time it would take to cultivate Elves with combat capabilities, Lis wasn’t too worried.
After all, there was a long time before Correlon’s fall and the invasion of the Endless Abyss; Lis had plenty of time to raise a completely new force from scratch.
Bella and Mil stood up, looked at Lis, and asked:
“Lord Lis, may we know the name of the organization you plan to establish?”
After swearing their loyalty, the two Elves quickly adjusted their identities, readily seeing themselves as subordinates of Lis.
To them, they were willing to do anything as long as it could help them take revenge.
Not to mention Lis, who had saved their lives!
“…Let’s call it [Nature’s Wrath],”
Lis pondered for a moment, then solemnly told them.
Let the Abyss Demons feel the fury of nature!
“As for the symbol…”
With a wave of his hand, Lis conjured a green Magic Emblem in midair.
It was a tree half alive and half withered, one side lush and the other completely wilted, symbolizing destruction and rebirth.
“This will be it, [The Half-Dead World Tree]!”
“It will remind us never to forget the pain brought by the destruction of the Elf Royal Court, as well as the anger toward the Abyss Power’s contamination of the World Tree!”