Comprehension Ability: I Forge a Villainous Longevity Family

Chapter 630: Chapter 477: Communication Between 2 Worlds_2

According to the Ancient Tree of Faith, they all truly voluntarily became the Guardians and willingly met their deaths.

But.... isn’t fear of death an instinct of life?

So much so that Zhang Wen even entertained the thought that "maybe all life forms in the Cosmic Realm are like ants, controlled by an undiscovered queen ant guiding the entire tribe’s development," a notion he later dismissed himself.

Impossible.

On one hand, such powerful control, able to dominate nearly all tribes within a world, would be more surprising to Zhang Wen than the rules of the Cosmic Realm itself.

On the other hand, if such a powerful life form did exist, why would it bother controlling these ’weaklings’ in the Cosmic Realm? With such vast willpower, it would likely flatten many worlds, including the Celestial Profound Realm!

’Could it really be the difference between worlds?’

Upon realizing he couldn’t find an answer, Zhang Wen could only use the explanation from the life forms he met in the Cosmic Realm to convince himself—though Zhang Wen seemed to have only encountered one life form, the Tree of Faith.

And indeed, Zhang Wen understood there was another possibility.

That the Tree of Faith was deceiving him.

Zhang Wen preferred not to consider this, for compared to the Tree of Faith cheating him, he hoped the Tree itself was subject to such deception.

Thus, Zhang Wen ceased to dwell on the matter.

No matter who deceived whom, or whether the Cosmic Realm was truly as magical as the Ancient Tree of Faith claimed, none of this significantly related to him, an explorer from the Celestial Profound Realm.

Compared to the rules of this world, what truly sparked Zhang Wen’s curiosity was those inverted mountains called ’Ancient God’s Realm’ in this world.

There, seemingly housed endless resources!

To be precise.

According to the Ancient Tree of Faith, from the almost unrecordably distant fall of ancient gods to now, the life forms of the Cosmic Realm have consistently, excessively exploited these ancient gods’ possessions, with an intensity similar to their exploitation of the Star Realm!

Yet despite so many years passing, the resources owned by these Ancient God’s Realms seem to show no sign of depletion, continuing to provide vast amounts of resources to the Cosmic Realm’s beings, and barring any unexpected events, will likely continue doing so for countless years.

’Compared to the natives of the Cosmic Realm, the realms of these ancient gods are the true treasure troves! I suppose the Star Venerable turned his focus towards the Cosmic Realm precisely because of these Ancient God’s Realms?’

Honestly, Zhang Wen is quite intrigued by these realms of ancient gods; he wishes to be among those extracting resources from them if given a chance.

Naturally, he does this for himself.

If he could enter these realms of ancient gods, by then, whether he brings back the realms’ data to the Celestial Profound Realm in exchange for Chen Zhixing’s rewards, or secretes himself within those realms striving to become the master of one, to Zhang Wen, both are very appealing choices.

However, now lying within the Ancient Tree of Faith, his entire body paralyzed, he is but a waste, unable to do anything.

’What a.... pity....’

...

While Zhang Wen was lamenting his missed chance to closely interact with the realms of ancient gods.

Elsewhere.

The team of Chijiu, along with Old Hann, encountered their first test since arriving in the Cosmic Realm.

To be precise, they encountered the first life form of the Cosmic Realm, quite formidable, and became one of the Guardians before the chosen winter of this year.

It was a creature with deer antlers... a Tree Spirit?

Hard to judge, but the thing appearing before Chijiu seemed like a half-human, half-deer creature excessively imbued with the attributes of a Plant Spirit; yet Chijiu’s first thought upon seeing it was ’this is indeed a Tree Spirit’.

Then something interesting happened.

The Four-man Race and the Tree Spirit’s meeting wasn’t coincidental but rather engineered by the Tree Spirit, who, upon noticing them, conducted a period of observation before appearing before them voluntarily.

The purpose of meeting them....

"What, you mean you want to invite us to join you in becoming one of this world’s guardians?"

Upon learning the Tree Spirit’s intention, Chijiu was thoroughly bewildered.

A local guardian candidate inviting external invaders to join in protecting the world? What kind of bizarre operation was this?

Even more unacceptable was the Tree Spirit’s given reason.

"You are strong enough; compared to my strength, your life levels seem to rank even higher, with such life levels, you are qualified to become one of the world’s guardians."

This half-human, half-deer Tree Spirit earnestly told the four, pawing the ground with its foreleg as if in affirmation while speaking.

Chijiu: "..."

He sensed as if the Tree Spirit’s intelligence didn’t quite measure up.

Upon second thoughts, believing the four-against-one scenario meant that even if the Tree Spirit turned hostile, escaping would be futile; Chijiu retorted: "Mr. Tree Spirit, are you aware of our identities; if so, you should understand we are different from you..."

"Aware, you are Outsiders, from other worlds." The Deer Spirit interrupted Chijiu, yet its facial expression remained calm and earnest: "But this does not prevent you from becoming guardians of the world, as long as you are willing, and have not committed atrocities like those of the Celestial Fox from your same world, you can indeed become Guardians of the Cosmic Realm."

Scarface: This Deer knows we’re Outsiders! Brothers, should we tackle it now and be done with it!

Thin Man Cultivator: This Tree Spirit seems quite rare, if negotiations falter, capturing it might fetch a high price back in the Celestial Profound Realm.

Chijiu: This foolish Tree Spirit must be insane, or perhaps this world itself is mad? Recruiting outsiders as guardians of the Cosmic Realm, what a wild imagination!

Cold Man Cultivator: ’...’

The perspectives of the four varied, yet the Tree Spirit showed no intent of forsaking its recruitment attempt.

Seeing the four hadn’t agreed, the Tree Spirit spread its arms wide before them, displaying a genuine demeanor:

"The Cosmic Realm is an inclusive family; we welcome all with love, faith in beauty, and their own beliefs who refrain from malevolence, truly hoping you can become part of the Cosmic Realm, even if not as guardians."

"Are you saying that even if we do not choose to become guardians, you life forms of the Cosmic Realm wouldn’t mind us staying in the Cosmic Realm?" The one to speak this time was the thin man cultivator with Clairvoyant Eye, who keenly picked up on this point after listening to the Tree Spirit, noticing considerable room for maneuver.

To know, despite its poverty, the Cosmic Realm is a grand realm; if it could unconditionally accept outsiders, whether for trade purposes or as a ’branch of the family’, it’s a rather favorable place.

Yet, hidden beneath, the thin man cultivator sensed something awry that he couldn’t articulate, prompting this inquiry.

"Indeed." The Tree Spirit nodded, face beaming with joy, truly appearing pleased at the thought of the thin man cultivator wishing to stay in the Cosmic Realm.

Had I gotten things wrong?

The thin man cultivator appeared somewhat confused, believing that the life forms of the Cosmic Realm couldn’t, or shouldn’t be so dim-witted!

Especially when this Tree Spirit acted as the world guardian’s reserve!

If a world’s guardians were of such foolish nature, then what significance could the world hold in its existence?

What?

You’re saying this world has been abandoned and there’s nothing worthy of coveting anymore?

Then it’s alright...

Unlike the thin man cultivator.

Upon hearing the Tree Spirit’s words, chills ran up Chijiu’s spine.

Though she didn’t know why, her outstanding Spiritual Sense instinctively urged her to reject the Tree Spirit’s invitation to linger.

This feeling resembled... a little person in Chijiu’s mind frantically shouting.

Don’t agree!

Don’t agree with it!

Run!

Run!

Quickly leave this world!!!