“I can testify on the spot, as long as the elders give me the opportunity.”
David’s face looked sincere, without the slightest pretense or affectation.
After a while, Elder Qingxuan’s voice sounded again.
His tone contained a hint of doubt and seriousness, “Okay, I will give you a chance.”
“If you can truly prove that you are capable of repairing spiritual veins, I will bring you to meet the clan leader.”
“If you dare lie to me, I will have you perish under this seven-branch wooden archway today and become food for the ancient trees.”
Elder Qingxuan gave David a chance.
“Thank you for your kindness, Elder.” David smiled.
He put his hands together as a sign of respect towards the depths of the forest, then walked towards one of the seven ancient trees.
There were thin cracks on the trunk of the ancient tree, and some of its leaves were withered and yellow.
It was clearly influenced by the depletion of spiritual resources.
David stretched out his hand and placed his palm on the trunk of the ancient tree.
The chaotic power within his body surged slowly, and purple light flowed from his palm into the ancient tree.
The power of chaos was both gentle and domineering, and instantly spread along the trunk of the ancient tree all the way to its roots.
It provides nutrition to its roots and repairs cracks in its body.
Moments later, a miracle happened.
The cracks on the trunk of the ancient tree slowly started to heal.
The withered yellow leaves had returned to green, exuding abundant vitality.
Even the spiritual energy around him became more and more concentrated.
The rune carvings on the tree trunk became increasingly brighter, shimmering with a faint green light.
It sounded like cheers, as if they were thanking David.
Elder Qingxuan’s voice sounded again.
His tone was filled with shock and disbelief, “This is really the power of chaos?”
“It can really nourish spiritual plants and repair damage! It seems that what you said is true, spiritual veins really do dry up.”
David withdrew his hand and clenched his fists in a salute towards the depths of the forest. “Elder, you are wise. Everything I said is true.”
“The damage to the spiritual veins is getting worse. If action is not taken immediately, this forest will soon become a dead zone.”
“Your Spirit Clan will also perish. I humbly request elder to take me to meet the clan leader.”
“To discuss the repair of spiritual veins and cooperation in fighting the divine alliance.”
The forest was silent for a long time.
It got to the point that David and Jiang Xuelan both thought that Elder Qingxuan would refuse again.
Just then, Elder Qingxuan’s voice sounded again.
His tone contained a hint of seriousness and determination.
“Okay, I will take you to see the chief. But I must warn you, the chief has a very strange temper and deep prejudice against humans.”
“Whether you can persuade him or not depends on your own abilities. If you can’t persuade him, even if you have the ability to refine spiritual veins, you won’t be able to stay in the Spirit Clan’s territory,” said Elder Qingxuan.
“I understand, thank you, Elder.”
David nodded, relieved.
He knew this was his only chance to meet the Eldar chieftain.
Whatever difficulties he faced, he had to seize this opportunity.
Persuade the Eldar chieftain to cooperate with them.
As soon as he finished speaking, a green light shot from the depths of the forest and landed in the open field.
He turned into an aged old spirit.
The old man had gray hair, a thin face, and pale blue skin. His pupils looked like they had wood grain flowing through them.
He wore a long blue robe filled with ancient runes, emitting a powerful aura.
His cultivation level was at the eighth rank of the True Immortal Realm, and he had become one with this forest.
It was as if he was part of this forest.
“Elder Qingxuan.” Qinghe bowed respectfully to the old man.
Elder Qingxuan nodded, his gaze fell on David.
His eyes flashed a complex mixture of surprise, doubt, and almost imperceptible wariness.
“You’re David? You have the power of chaos inside you?”
“Indeed, I am this junior.” David put his hands together as a sign of respect to Elder Qingxuan.
“Junior David greets Elder Qingxuan.”
Elder Qingxuan looked David up and down for a moment, then nodded.
“Not bad, having chaos power at such a young age is truly amazing.”
“It seems like you do have the ability to repair spiritual veins. Come on, I’ll take you to meet the clan leader.”
After saying that, Elder Qingxuan turned around and walked into the forest.
David and Jiang Xuelan exchanged glances then followed.
Qinghe remained under the Seven Wood Gate, continuing to guard this outermost line of defense.
Elder Qingxuan walked ahead with slow steps.
While walking, he introduced the area to David and Jiang Xuelan, and said, “Our core region is called the Ten Thousand Spirits Ancient Realm.”
“In it live all the members of our Spirit Clan, as well as countless ancient spiritual plants and creatures.”
“The clan leader resides in the deepest part of the Ten Thousand Spirits Ancient Realm, in a place called the Green Wood Palace, which is the sacred place of our Spirit Clan.”
FAQ Novel
Q: What major crisis is currently impacting the Spirit Race?
A: The Spirit Race is facing a dire crisis due to their spiritual channels drying up, which threatens the existence of their entire race.
Q: Why is Elder Qingxuan suspicious of David’s claims?
A: Elder Qingxuan doubts a human’s ability to repair spiritual veins, believing it’s a unique skill of the Spirit Race, and suspects David has ulterior motives for entering their territory.
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