"The beast tide has retreated!"
"All nine fourth-tier fierce beasts have been slain, the Ancient Tree is awesome!"
"Watching this battle has got my blood boiling; I almost wish I could go to the Kunlun Mountain Range myself to slay the fierce beasts—"
Watching the live stream of the fierce beasts retreating, everyone finally relaxed, and then they were overjoyed. Countless comments flooded in.
No one expected the Ancient Tree of the Kunlun Mountain Range to be so powerful, slaying all nine fourth-tier fierce beasts.
Such strength left everyone in awe and longing.
...
Inside a mansion.
Xu Bo and Xu Qing were also silent, looking at the scene of the towering Ancient Tree standing in the Kunlun Mountain Range, as if supporting the heavens, with reverence in their eyes.
"This battle saw all the top ten fierce beasts on the Fierce Beast List slain, and the beast tide has also retreated, so the Federation is temporarily safe!"
Xu Bo took a deep breath, replaying the scenes he just witnessed in his mind.
Nine fierce beasts, any one of which could overturn the entire Federation, and if the nine joined forces, the Federation would have had no chance of resisting.
However.
Such an extremely formidable force was completely annihilated within the Kunlun Mountain Range, showing the terror of that Ancient Tree.
Looking at the screen showing the immense Ancient Tree, Xu Bo had an impulse to visit the Kunlun Mountain Range personally.
...
Among the Federation's top echelons.
The atmosphere was silent.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the live stream, where the fierce beasts retreated like a tide, no longer attacking the Kunlun Mountain Range, nor circumventing it, but rather returning the way they came.
After a long time.
Gu Fang broke the silence: "The beast tide has retreated, and it seems we bet correctly. The fact that all nine fourth-tier fierce beasts were slain indicates that the Ancient Tree of the Kunlun Mountain Range may have broken the fourth-tier limit!"
If it hadn't broken the fourth-tier limit, how could it achieve this?
Moreover,
Even if the Ancient Tree hadn't previously broken the limit, seeing its obviously breakthrough-level strength now, it's likely already reached the rumored fifth tier.
Yang Yan said solemnly: "Although we are currently relying on the Ancient Tree of the Kunlun Mountain Range to repel the beast tide, there is a critical issue we must consider.
And that is, how should we view the Ancient Tree of the Kunlun Mountain Range?
If the Ancient Tree decides to act against us humans, how should we respond?"
His words caused many people's expressions to change.
Yang Yan spoke the truth; during the beast tide assault, the Ancient Tree was their greatest reliance.
But now that the beast tide has retreated, the Ancient Tree, capable of single-handedly defeating nine fourth-tier fierce beasts, has become the greatest threat.
Judging from the strength the Ancient Tree has displayed, if it harbors any ill intentions towards humans, the consequences could be more terrifying than the beast tide.
But with humans' current power, dealing with the Ancient Tree is a laughable notion.
In the end.
Everyone's gaze fell upon the elderly man in a Zhongshan suit at the front.
Although the marshals of the eighteen war zones are on equal footing, strictly speaking, this man holds the highest prestige.
Noticing everyone's eyes on him, Ji Xuan spoke: "From this battle, we can see that the Ancient Tree is different from fierce beasts.
We can first send someone to try to communicate with the Ancient Tree, express the goodwill of humanity, and see if there's any possibility of cooperation.
From the way the beast tide was allowed to retreat, the Ancient Tree likely can't leave the Kunlun Mountain Range. Even if it harbors malice towards humans, it shouldn't pose too significant a threat for now."
Upon hearing this,
the others nodded in agreement.
It's the only option to make contact with the Ancient Tree for now.
After all, the strength of the Ancient Tree is not something humans can contend with, and even bringing back nuclear weapons might not destroy the Ancient Tree of the Kunlun Mountain Range.
In this situation, rashly breaking ties with the Ancient Tree is just asking for trouble.
...
Gu Qingyang didn't care about the thoughts of the Human Federation; he was now focused entirely on himself.
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Name: Gu Qingyang
Essence: Ancient Tree
Lifespan: 15/25000
Tier: Third-tier Perfect (34500/1000000)
Divine Kingdom: Not Established (15203520/1000000)
Innate Divine Techniques: Ancient Tree Roots (Third-tier), Ancient Tree Spirit Root (Third-tier), Divine Spirit Fruit (Third-tier), Divine Whisper (Third-tier), Eye of True Sight (Third-tier), Divine Domain (Third-tier)
...
Firstly.
Upon reaching third-tier perfection, Gu Qingyang could, on his own strength, contend with ordinary fourth-tier high-grade fierce beasts. If combined with the Divine Domain, he confidently claims to be invincible below the fifth tier.
Having been in this world for fifteen years, growing from a weak sapling to now claiming invincibility below the fifth tier, Gu Qingyang felt a sense of breaking through.
At least.
Based on the information collected by the Human Federation, no one can threaten him anymore.
Whether fierce beasts or humans, none pose any threat to Gu Qingyang.
Even nuclear weapons, Gu Qingyang suspects, may not be able to kill him.
After all.
From the accounts of other humans, Gu Qingyang learned about previous uses of nuclear weapons, which, although powerful, were at most at the fourth-tier level.
Gu Qingyang, now invincible below the fifth tier, finds the threat of nuclear weaponry less than that posed by the Octopus Fierce Beast.
Therefore.
He doesn't worry much about the issue of nuclear weapons.
"I can now live for twenty-five thousand years. The Ancient Tree Spirit Root gives me five Evolution Value every day; even if I don't gain any other Evolution Value, in over five hundred years, I can gather enough to break through the fourth tier.
After breaking through the fourth tier, my lifespan will further increase.
In other words, with no threat currently present, if I just stay in the Kunlun Mountain Range to recuperate, my strength will continue to grow."
Thinking of this, Gu Qingyang felt very good.
All his diligence so far was for nothing else but ensuring no one could threaten his life, allowing him to live safely.
Whether as a person or as a tree, Gu Qingyang doesn't mind living long.
Although adapting to being reborn as a tree was a bit uncomfortable at first, over time, he found some enjoyment in being an Ancient Tree.
With no threats and living longer, Gu Qingyang was naturally pleased.
Then.
Gu Qingyang focused on the Divine Kingdom.
The number of believers has now been fixed at over fifteen million, with no increase, indicating that those who would believe had all formed their beliefs during the recent battle.
The remaining people won't believe in him for no reason.
Unless some situation occurs that allows Gu Qingyang to manifest again, there's little chance of significantly increasing his followers.
However,
Gu Qingyang was quite satisfied with having so many followers now.