My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 1244: Life and Death Hold No Fixed Conclusion

Wang Xuanba examined the somewhat sleazy-looking little old man before him and found it hard to connect him with the legendary ancient tree that controlled the Xuanhuang Realm’s earth veins.

Facing the Earth Vein Ancient Tree’s accusation, Lin Ling merely sneered: “Goodwill? I have followed Master for only a few years, yet I have not only successfully taken form from an ignorant and weak consciousness but also gained my current impressive cultivation.”

“How long have you cultivated? Killing you would take only a thought from me!” Lin Ling locked her cold gaze on the Earth Vein Ancient Tree. The wheel behind her suddenly appeared and spun rapidly.

The insect swarms within the earth veins seemed to sense something and responded in unison with agitation. Even though they had not collectively broken free from their seals, those fifteen shadow swarms suddenly grew noticeably larger.

“Let’s talk properly. Let’s talk properly.” The hunched old man grew extremely flustered.

But Lin Ling ignored him and continued pressing aggressively: “Your mother tree is not my mother tree. What you call turning from darkness to light looks to me like destroying my path!”

“Those who block the path deserve no rest until death!” Lin Ling shouted furiously.

Wang Xuanba chuckled and cooperated by loosening the restraint on one swarm of insects.

The Earth Vein Ancient Tree’s expression changed drastically. Before he could speak, one leg seemed to snap suddenly, causing his entire figure to lose balance and stagger to the ground.

“Misunderstanding! It’s truly a misunderstanding! The mother tree is the source of all life in the world. Not only for us Spiritwood beings but even for humans...”

Before the Earth Vein Ancient Tree could finish, another swarm of insects exploded and interrupted him. This time it was the other leg. The hunched old man looked up in embarrassment, panic written all over his face.

“The source of all living beings in the world? Where is it now?” Lin Ling’s words were full of disdain.

“Even if what you say is true, so what?”

Lin Ling stepped forward and stood before the Earth Vein Ancient Tree.

“Compared with my master...”

“You are nothing but a clay chicken or tile dog!”

Lin Ling stomped down hard on the Earth Vein Ancient Tree.

The phantom old man wailed. Although some of its body had been eroded by the [Dao One] insects, even with its remaining strength it should not have been completely powerless to resist. Yet the Earth Vein Ancient Tree did not struggle.

Because the old man knew that what this young kin before him said was not wrong.

“What exactly are these things...” On the surface the Earth Vein Ancient Tree had completely submitted, but in secret it was trying to dissolve this strange black energy.

But this power seemed different from any kind it had known before in the Xuanhuang Realm, leaving it completely helpless.

“These few disciples already possess such methods. What kind of divine being must their master be? Could it be some great expert from ancient times? We have no grudge or enmity. Why suddenly target me? Could it be to deal with...” The Earth Vein Ancient Tree’s mind was filled with uncertainty and countless thoughts flashed through it.

But Lin Ling did not give the Earth Vein Ancient Tree much time to think.

“Those who recognize the times are wise. Since you and I are both Spiritwood, I will give you a chance. Submit to our Holy Dynasty of Great Qi!”

“Otherwise, I would not mind reluctantly taking over your position as the Earth Vein Ancient Tree!” Lin Ling said coldly, her killing intent sharp.

As she spoke, emerald-green roots extended from beneath her feet, like countless tentacles surging into the black insect swarm torrent.

Pure green spread from Lin Ling’s lower limbs, quickly dyeing the black green.

Lin Ling, who controlled the imitation beast wheel, had now merged her body with the insect swarm. She was the swarm, and the swarm was her.

Wherever the [Dao One] black torrent passed, it became a place reached by her will and part of her body.

If it was the bodies previously eroded by the [Dao One] insects, the Earth Vein Ancient Tree might still have a chance to reclaim them. As long as it found a way to completely eradicate the [Dao One] insects and then continuously washed them with earth-vein power.

But now, the part occupied by Lin Ling...

The Earth Vein Ancient Tree’s face gradually turned deathly pale.

Because it had completely lost perception of part of its own body. It even sensed that right beside its original body, there was now a hostile existence.

It could swallow the rest of it at any moment!

This feeling was truly chilling and further confirmed that Lin Ling’s words were not empty threats.

Not much time was left for itself...

This thought flashed through the Earth Vein Ancient Tree’s mind.

But submitting to that so-called Holy Dynasty of Great Qi would mean betraying its father.

Ruomu’s sinister face suddenly appeared before the Earth Vein Ancient Tree, causing it to shiver involuntarily.

The intention to submit in its heart vanished once more.

Just as the Earth Vein Ancient Tree hesitated indecisively, it faintly sensed a special intent from Lin Ling.

“Hmm?”

After carefully savoring it, and recalling how Ruomu had seemed increasingly deranged lately, it finally made its decision.

“This old one...”

Lin Ling glanced at it slightly. The Earth Vein Ancient Tree paused, then corrected itself: “I am willing to submit to the Holy Dynasty.”

Wang Xuanba stared at the ancient tree with some suspicion. Lin Ling then ordered: “Then come with us to meet Master.”

There was no room for refusal at all.

Sensing the insect swarms still eyeing it menacingly within its body, the Earth Vein Ancient Tree could only agree helplessly.

Its body materialized from illusion, appearing quite disheveled.

It obediently followed behind Wang Xuanba and Lin Ling.

The journey was without incident, and they arrived inside the small world of Great Qi.

The various unfathomable auras coming from all directions made the ancient tree tread as if on thin ice, trembling with fear.

Since even two disciples could handle it so thoroughly, the Holy Emperor of Great Qi would be even more so.

Inside the Holy Emperor’s hall, the ancient tree’s submission needed no further mention.

Besides falling into the Holy Emperor’s golden source power net, losing freedom of body and mind forever, and becoming a servant of Great Qi, the Earth Vein Ancient Tree also confessed everything it knew about Ruomu.

In the end, it managed to preserve its own little life.

The Holy Dynasty thereby officially gained the method to locate Ruomu’s main body.

“Holy Emperor above, today I have leaked my father’s aura. Soon He will surely sense it. Therefore, the key to success lies in the word speed.” Having chosen to surrender, the Earth Vein Ancient Tree, now thoroughly committed, proactively offered strategies to Li Ping.

“You are right. That is why I am already on the way there.”

Li Ping’s voice came from above, but what left the Earth Vein Ancient Tree stunned was that the Faceless Holy Emperor’s figure was slowly fading and vanishing.

And it could not even detect when the other party had left.

“The Holy Emperor’s strength is truly unfathomable. It is even above fa...”

“Hmph, that old madman is in for some good fortune now.”

For some unknown reason, the Earth Vein Ancient Tree actually began to feel a bit of anticipation.

Meanwhile, outside the Holy Emperor’s hall,

Wang Xuanba looked at Lin Ling, wanting to speak but hesitating.

“If you have something to say, just say it. Staring at me like this all the time, I’m afraid I won’t be able to resist drawing my blade.”

Lin Ling’s sudden words startled Wang Xuanba.

He scratched his head and looked at this junior sister of his. No longer hesitating, he asked: “Just now, at the final moment of persuading the Earth Vein Ancient Tree to surrender, it seemed Junior Sister said something to it?”

Lin Ling showed a disgusted expression as if to say this was a boring question.

“I simply told it that if it surrendered, I could form an alliance with it.”