As soon as these words were spoken, the Night Elf representatives present were visibly moved, a wave of indescribable joy surging in their hearts.
If what Angela said was true and You could truly return to his peak, then their safety on this trip to Dragon Valley would have a solid foundation. Furthermore, with the support of a top-tier powerhouse, the entire Night Elf race would receive a massive boost in morale.
But in sharp contrast to the joy others could not hide, You, the person in question, appeared exceptionally calm. After a moment of careful consideration, he asked in return.
“Priestess, what is the price? I believe that even if you use the power of the World Tree, you probably cannot completely restore this broken body of mine, can you?”
A flash of surprise appeared in Angela’s eyes; she clearly had not expected You to see through the situation so thoroughly.
She took a deep breath and turned to speak candidly to everyone present. “Yes, I indeed cannot fully heal Lord You’s body. What I am offering is merely a chance for him to temporarily recover his strength, and this chance is unique. Once used...”
At this point, Angela paused slightly, her gaze turning heavily toward You.
You met her gaze with complete composure. After a few seconds, he slowly closed his silver-white eyes and spoke in a tone that was almost transcendent. “After that, this body will completely collapse beyond any hope of recovery, correct?”
His words carried an indescribable indifference and acceptance, as if he had already prepared himself to face his final fate.
“You are correct, I am sorry... However, whether to accept this proposal depends on your own wishes...” Angela said, lowering her eyes, seemingly unwilling to face the question directly.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present instantly became complex. Some showed reluctance and regret, while others fell into deep thought.
Most Night Elves naturally hoped for their strength to be as great as possible, but for the several Saint Rank powerhouses who shared a deep friendship with You, their hearts were filled with conflict and struggle.
You was the leader who had guided the Night Elf race through a thousand years of wind and rain; in their hearts, he was both a mentor and a dear friend. How could they bear to witness him walking toward the end of his life like this?
“Enough. If those are the only conditions, then what is there for me to refuse? If it means we can bring the Princess back, what does it matter if these old bones of mine are ground to dust? Besides, this operation might not even require me to take action, right?”
You seemed to sense the internal conflict of his companions. He stood up resolutely and spoke in a firm tone.
“Lord You...” Sword Saint El wanted to say something, but You raised a hand to stop him.
“Do not try to persuade me, I have made my decision! For the current Night Elf race, Lian’s importance far exceeds that of an old man like me with one foot in the grave! Priestess, what do I need to do?”
You looked at Angela with deep eyes and asked softly.
Perceiving that You’s mind was made up, Angela nodded slightly and responded gently, “In that case, I will trouble Lord You to return with me to the World Tree after the meeting ends.”
“Regarding the operation to rescue Princess Lian, the Tree Elves will naturally provide corresponding assistance. I will have a Divine Concealment Squad led by a Saint Rank elder cooperate with your actions. We will discuss the specific action plan later; let us end today’s discussion here.”
After announcing this decision, Angela gracefully returned to her seat, bringing the agenda to a close.
Although there were still many matters between the two races that needed to be discussed bit by bit, the most urgent priority at the moment was You’s treatment.
Seeing that the meeting was drawing to a close, Po Kong leaned over to Starlight and whispered, “Is it over just like that? I feel like the two of us have zero presence here. What was the point of calling us?”
Faced with this string of questions, Starlight didn’t know how to answer. Just as he was about to speak, Angela, who was preparing to leave her seat, spoke once more.
“Moen, Xia Duo, and the two young human friends—please come to see me in a moment.” Having said that, she vanished from the meeting room along with You.
The two exchanged a puzzled look and could only follow after her.
Along the way, Po Kong couldn’t suppress his curiosity and specifically asked Xia Duo about the purpose of this trip, but he only saw that the two sisters were equally bewildered, so he had to give up.
An hour later, the four of them arrived once again at the entrance leading to the core area of the World Tree.
This time, the scene around the entrance was vastly different from a few days ago.
Starlight looked up toward the heights and saw that the massive trunk of the World Tree was now covered in numerous wounds—there were claw marks as if made by sharp blades, as well as mottled depressions formed by the erosion of death power.
Although these wounds did not pose any substantial threat to the World Tree, which stood thousands of meters high, they were exceptionally jarring to everyone’s eyes.
The two tall Wood Spirits that were supposed to guard the entrance had been completely destroyed during the monster invasion; now, they were replaced by two small trees that were vibrating slightly.
According to Moen, these two small trees, which were only as tall as a person, were cultivated by Angela using the remains left behind by those two Wood Spirits.
The Wood Spirit race was very special. Although they were a type of elemental being, they possessed a super-regeneration ability that other types did not have.
Even if only a small branch remained, they could grow back as long as there were sufficient nutrients and energy.
In the uniquely endowed environment beneath the World Tree, it was believed that it would not take long for these two Wood Spirits to return to their former size.
As the group stepped forward, the branches and leaves of the small trees trembled, and the entrance to the core area appeared before them once again.
“Whoa~ Wood Spirits are this impressive? I really couldn’t tell! Wuka, why don’t you have this kind of ability?”
After the group entered the passage, Po Kong curiously looked back at the two Wood Spirits at the entrance, then shifted his gaze to the tip of Xia Duo’s hair.
At this moment, Wuka was quietly lying among Xia Duo’s brown hair, almost blending in with it like a strange hair ornament. It was immersed in the rich life energy of the surroundings, appearing quite intoxicated.
Upon hearing Po Kong’s voice, it immediately jumped up and shrieked, “You rude human! Who said I don’t have that kind of ability! I just don’t feel like it!”
“Then why haven’t you grown larger or shown abilities like theirs?” Po Kong pressed.
“It wouldn’t matter if I told a stupid short-lived one like you! The life forms of Wood Spirits are completely different from yours!...”
“Enough, stop arguing!”
Xia Duo was feeling a bit frazzled by the bickering between Wuka and Po Kong. She grabbed Wuka from her head and tossed it to Moen.
“Sister, make Wuka stay quiet! And Po Kong, you shut up too!” Xia Duo commanded with a hint of displeasure.
After receiving a stern scolding from Xia Duo, both Po Kong and Wuka became much more well-behaved, simply staring at each other in silence.
Starlight, watching them like this, couldn’t help but find it a bit amusing.
Moen gently placed Wuka on her shoulder and said softly, “Wuka is indeed a bit special. It isn’t the type that excels at combat, but it is my capable assistant when it comes to helping me cultivate plants!”
“Mm-hmm, Master Moen understands me best, unlike you humans...” Wuka’s tone shifted as it glanced at Starlight again. “Of course, with the exception of an impressive mage like Mr. Starlight!”
“Hey! In the end, you’re still insulting me in a roundabout way!”
Po Kong raised an eyebrow, about to retort, but was warned by a sharp glare from Xia Duo, instantly deflating like a punctured balloon.
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