"What do you want to do with the Golden Peak?" Grandpa Wang asked.
"It's not . On the way earlier, two people asked for directions," Xu Zii explained.
"They seed to be guests of the Yao Pond.
One from the Titan Clan, and one from the Heavenly Demon Clan."
"These two clans are indeed guests, but what are they inquiring about the Forbidden Land for," Grandpa Wang lowered his head and pondered for a mont.
Ultimately unable to figure it out, he decided to temporarily keep it in mind.
"There's one more thing," Grandpa Wang chuckled.
Turning to look at Wang Ya and her siblings, he said, "You two go play on the side for a bit, I have so private matters to discuss with young friend Xu."
Wang Ya and her siblings nodded.
This Plant Realm is vast, and they probably don't visit often, so they were full of curiosity.
Watching them leave, Grandpa Wang turned his head and looked earnestly at Xu Zii.
Saying, "Can I trust you?"
"No," Xu Zii shook his head.
"I don't even trust myself."
"Young friend is joking," Grandpa Wang laughed heartily.
Then he looked seriously at Xu Zii and said, "I want to ask a favor from you."
Xu Zii looked at Grandpa Wang, patiently waiting for his next words.
"There's a very comforting aura about you, which is why I ventured to trust you just this once," Grandpa Wang said seriously.
Upon hearing this, Xu Zii understood.
He had previously received the legacy of Ju Mang, the Wood God, who was the Ancestor of all plants and trees in the world.
It was only natural for Grandpa Wang to feel a sense of kinship upon seeing him.
"Say what it is, but I don't promise to agree," Xu Zii replied.
Though the other party was friendly, Xu Zii had many things to do and didn't want to take on unnecessary troubles.
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Wang smiled.
His gaze was sowhat wistful, and he sighed, "This battle with the Cangxuan Realm is inevitable.
I don't know what will beco of the Yao Pond.
But our Plant Lineage cannot bear another great war.
Once this battle is over, I fear our Plant Lineage will cease to exist."
Grandpa Wang smiled, but his tone was utterly serene.
"Because I've already decided to die on the battlefield."
"You want to save Wang Ya and her siblings?" Xu Zii guessed.
"No, no, no, they have their own destinies, and I don't want them to be deserters.
The Yao Pond's trouble is their trouble as well.
Dying in battle will be their fate.
Or perhaps, whether they live or die depends on their fortune."
Grandpa Wang shook his head.
Once the battle begins, the situation will beco very chaotic.
There will be no ti to take care of anyone.
"Then what do you want to do?" Xu Zii asked.
"I want to preserve the last root of the Plant Lineage and entrust it to you."
As Grandpa Wang spoke, he gently tapped the air with his right hand.
The entire void shattered like a piece of glass.
At the center of the shattered glass, there was a flickering green light.
A strong swallowing power erupted from Grandpa Wang's hand, and although the green light struggled, it couldn't escape his grasp.
Once the green light was pulled from the void, Xu Zii realized it was actually a small sapling.
To be precise, it wasn't even worthy of being called a sapling.
It was only finger-length, entirely jade green, with two bean-sized eyes that blinked.
There was also a small mouth, shaped like a check mark, which was extrely simple.
"Old man, you disturbed my sweet dreams.
If you don't have a reasonable explanation, I won't let you off," the sapling said angrily.
Grandpa Wang laughed and replied, "Eternal, it's ti to find you a new place."
Grandpa Wang turned and smiled at Xu Zii, "This is our Plant Lineage's worshipped Divine Tree, the Eternal Divine Tree.
This tree was brought back by the Myriad Sage.
Now our Plant Lineage is on the verge of extinction, and I don't want it to share our fate."
"What do you want to do?" Xu Zii asked.
"Find a suitable place for it to live, please," Grandpa Wang said earnestly.
"Actually, you don't need to trouble yourself finding it.
If you encounter a fitting place during your travels, that's all it needs."
"Hey, hey, hey, you're making plans without considering my feelings," the Eternal Divine Tree shouted.
"At least ask if I'm willing."
But Grandpa Wang ignored it, continuing to say to Xu Zii, "Of course, I wouldn't trouble you without compensation.
I see from your current state you're close to entering the Three Flowers Realm."
Xu Zii nodded.
"To reach the Three Flowers Realm, there's currently a perfect opportunity," Grandpa Wang stated.
"You an the Pan Peach," Xu Zii guessed.
"Yes, as long as you have enough Pan Peaches, there's a possibility of condensing the Heaven Flower," Grandpa Wang replied.
"I know that," Xu Zii nodded.
"No, no, no, you need to understand my words.
I said there's a possibility, not a certainty, of condensing the Heaven Flower.
If you fail, it will be even harder to attempt again," Grandpa Wang said gravely.
Having gone through the process himself, he knew its difficulty firsthand.
"But I know a way that guarantees your success."
"What is it?" Xu Zii asked.
"Entering the Tao," Grandpa Wang said with a narrowed glance.
"Entering the Tao is a state, a rare state.
It allows you to have the most intimate connection with the world's Great Dao.
You'll be able to perceive the Great Dao more intuitively.
If you consu a Pan Peach during this ti, success will be certain."
"How do I enter the Tao?" Xu Zii knew that if Grandpa Wang ntioned it, he must have a way.
Grandpa Wang didn't answer directly but instead raised his right hand.
The void suddenly reflected an image.
The image showed a scene.
In boundless white mist, only the sound of flowing river water could be heard.
In the river's world, there was a small island about ten ters in the center.
On this island stood a tree.
A tree so indescribable it defied words.
The tree was only as tall as a person, with a single fruit hanging on it, black and apple-sized.
The image flickered and disappeared, and Grandpa Wang instantly hid it away.
It was clear that this object was of great importance to him.
"This is the Taoism Entry Fruit, a fruit more precious than the Pan Peach," Grandpa Wang stated seriously.
"You're kidding; if it's more precious than the Pan Peach, how can it be so unknown?" Xu Zii was skeptical.
Grandpa Wang remained calm and continued, "It's different from the Pan Peach.
The Pan Peach tree can yield thirty fruits per tree and can bear fruit forever if given enough ti.
But the Taoism Entry Tree bears only one fruit in a million years.
Moreover, when this fruit matures, it's also the tree's demise.
In those days, the Myriad Sage obtained five Taoism Entry Trees.
We've used four; this is the last one.
This tree is nourished by the entire Plant Realm, as its fruit requires a massive amount of energy to mature.
Normally, nobody can afford to cultivate it."
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