Chapter 151: Coming To

Zhai Guangyi roughly understood the principle behind it. As a Primordial Spirit, his Elven Body shared the same origin as the Elven Divine Tree and the lake water capable of sealing it. Therefore, the Divine Tree Sylph now perceived him as part of the lake.

The initial attack from the ‘Abyss’ seemed more like an automatic countermeasure. In fact, the ‘Abyss’ Skill had been operating continuously. Divine Tree Sylph likely did not intentionally control this Skill. Even ordinary living beings, upon entering the ‘Abyss’s’ range, would have their Souls gradually devoured by it.

Moreover, Zhai Guangyi could sense that the intensity and scope of the ‘Abyss’ had been weakened, suppressed by the power of this lake.

The lake water contained genuine Divine Power, resembling a force from another Unique Skill. This power could shield against and neutralize the ‘Abyss’ power of Divine Tree Sylph. It was precisely because of this that the influence of Divine Tree Sylph’s ‘Abyss’ was confined to this vast area, with exceptions only for those connected by Bloodline.

Creatures affected by the ‘Abyss’ would carry its characteristics, aiding Divine Tree Sylph in devouring the Souls of other beings. Those more deeply affected might even possess some ability to distort rules.

Compared to ‘World,’ the ‘Abyss’ was clearly more aggressive. As for Divine Tree Sylph’s other Unique Skill, Zhai Guangyi was not very clear, as he had not encountered it, but this lake was likely part of it.

Zhai Guangyi cautiously approached the Elven Divine Tree. Skills that could directly attack the Soul still filled him with fear. The bracelet given to him earlier by Lvqi had proven utterly ineffective. It seemed this Purple Quality protective gear remained worthless trash in the presence of a Deity.

As for how much effect a Golden Quality Magic Artifact might have, that would require testing. After all, this was Zhai Guangyi’s first encounter with a true Deity, one who appeared devoid of consciousness and in an uncontrollable state—everything remained unknown.

Zhai Guangyi had no intention of attacking the Elven Divine Tree; he was merely approaching it. Divine Tree Sylph remained completely motionless, not even sensing his approach.

Previously, when observing Divine Tree Sylph with the consciousness manifested through ‘World,’ it had been the same. Divine Tree Sylph did not automatically attack him; it only responded when he used Appraisal. The situation now was similar. Earlier, he had merely fantasized using ‘World’ and was interfered with, but this time Divine Tree Sylph made no response.

It was likely because ‘World’ did not affect Divine Tree Sylph directly. Although Zhai Guangyi’s ‘World’ could not currently act upon a Deity, it could still affect other things.

Zhai Guangyi was now just a step away from Divine Tree Sylph. Up close, she appeared as if asleep, her small face lowered, resembling a little girl who had dozed off while standing in the hallway as punishment during class.

Her smooth white hair seemed to carry a faint, intoxicating fragrance of flowers and grass. Whether in attire or overall appearance, there was not a trace of disarray, as if she had just been meticulously groomed.

The unique long ears of an Elf peeked through her white hair, so delicate and small that one couldn’t help but want to touch them, stirring an impulse to pinch them.

Even up close, Zhai Guangyi felt no oppressive aura from the Deity, only that this was a very pretty little Elf girl who had even fallen asleep. As long as no attack was made, she wouldn’t wake up under these circumstances.

Zhai Guangyi wondered if he could simply reach out and carry her away. As the saying goes, returning to simplicity, and since Demon King Mephistopheles had also said that the Primordial Spirit could come into contact with the Elven Divine Tree, this was precisely the reason Zhai Guangyi had come here.

Thinking it, he acted. Having come this far, there was no reason to stop now. He couldn’t kill this great Deity himself, but as long as the Demon King and the others had a way, his role was simply to bring her out. However, the thought of a group of grown men gathered together discussing how to kill such an adorable-looking Elf felt somewhat cruel.

But considering the influence of the Elven Divine Tree on Liya and the others, aside from the Forest Elves, many others were also affected by this ‘Abyss.’ Her existence itself might be the greatest tumor.

Not only did the Demon King need to kill her to become a Deity, but if Zhai Guangyi wanted to continue evolving and advancing, the Elven Divine Tree Sylph had to die.

Grabbing the Divine Tree Sylph by the waist, he hoisted her onto his shoulder and ran toward the lake. Zhai Guangyi was now acting purely on impulse. Just as he had thought, the Divine Tree Sylph on his shoulder didn’t even open her eyes, remaining in a state of unconsciousness.

The Divine Tree Sylph’s white hair cascaded in front of Zhai Guangyi, her elegant fragrance making him feel somewhat strange. She felt soft in his arms, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was abducting a child.

Carrying the Elven Divine Tree all the way to the lakeside, Zhai Guangyi truly believed this would be resolved peacefully, but problems still arose.

The Elven Divine Tree on his body vanished once again, and the same distortion of the world reappeared.

“Xiao Ai, cut it off!”

The ‘Abyss’ had actually affected him again, but this time Zhai Guangyi was prepared. If he had been any slower, his Soul would have been dragged into the ‘Abyss,’ requiring more effort to free himself. But now, it was different—he only needed to immediately use the ‘World’ to isolate the influence of the ‘Abyss.’

The scene before him faded once more, gradually returning to normal. Countless blood-red threads extended from the hands of the Elven Divine Tree toward Zhai Guangyi’s head, densely covering him.

The Divine Tree Sylph remained on his shoulder, but her blood-red eyes were wide open, staring motionlessly at Zhai Guangyi. The red threads spreading from her body scattered before him, and Zhai Guangyi was startled by the Divine Tree Sylph’s appearance—it was genuinely unsettling.

This scene evoked a sense of physiological discomfort. The Divine Tree Sylph resembled a sinister Gothic doll, yet she felt too real to be one. This inexplicable feeling stirred a sense of terror within him.

Zhai Guangyi directly threw the Divine Tree Sylph in his arms toward the lake, while imagining the ground beneath the surrounding lake water rising, causing the water to surge upward and completely submerge the entire island.

The power contained within this lake was far too immense; Zhai Guangyi couldn’t directly apply ‘World’ to it. Even if he tried, it would require a great deal of effort. But the ground was different. The moment the thought crossed his mind, the surroundings began to change—the entire lake flooded this small patch of island.

The Divine Tree Sylph did not attack Zhai Guangyi as he had imagined. Instead, she truly resembled a lifeless doll, tossed directly into the lake. The waters swiftly submerged both Zhai Guangyi and the Divine Tree Sylph.