Chapter 114 - Leave
Loong Chen couldn't help but speculate, “Has my remarkable Life talent progressed to the Law of Life and the Immortal Body due to the Ancient Life Tree?”
He couldn't fathom any other reason for the sudden advancement of his extraordinary Life talent.
Though he lacked knowledge about the Law of Life, its name alone hinted at its superiority over his extraordinary Life talent.
Loong Chen opened his eyes and realized that Alice was no longer at his side.
Where had she gone?
After gazing deeply at the Ancient Life Tree, he ultimately paid his respects and departed.
Upon returning to the Sacred Hall of the Elves, Loong Chen spotted Alice seated on her throne.
At the sight of Loong Chen, a myriad of emotions danced in Alice's eyes.
Anger, bashfulness, a hint of hostility, and a subtle tenderness.
“Your Majesty.”
Before Loong Chen could utter more, Alice raised her hand, signaling him to halt, and dismissed the Elf elders.
Soon, the entire temple was devoid of anyone except for the two of them.
Loong Chen fixed his gaze on Alice's countenance, while Alice dared not meet his eyes directly.
“Although the previous events were not what I intended, I am prepared to take responsibility for them,” Loong Chen declared with solemnity after taking a deep breath.
In that moment, Alice finally directed her gaze towards Loong Chen.
“Nothing occurred in the past. I've already put it behind me, and you should do the same,” Alice stated, her expression devoid of emotion.
She spoke with an icy demeanor, as though she were devoid of any sentiment.
“You've gained the approval of the Ancient Life Tree, and it has bestowed upon you the Origin Power of Life. If I'm not mistaken, you must have also acquired the Law of Life.”
“Indeed,” Loong Chen replied with a slight nod.
“The power of the Law of Life is currently beyond your comprehension. The Immortal Body is merely one of its manifestations. I won't burden you with unnecessary explanations. What I need from you is understanding.”
“Thanks to you, I've grasped the Law of Life, and I've also earned the Ancient Life Tree's approval. Starting today, I'll utilize the Ancient Life Tree to construct a barrier and seal off the Eternal Forest. Now that you're awake, it's best for you to depart promptly.”
After Alice had finished speaking, she turned away.
Loong Chen let out a sigh. He wished to say something, but the words eluded him.
Alice had requested that he forget about the past, leaving him unable to utter a word.
Loong Chen gazed at Alice's retreating figure for several minutes before eventually turning to leave himself.
Unbeknownst to him, the very moment he pivoted to depart, Alice also turned around.
As she watched his departing figure, Alice's eyes conveyed a mixture of emotions.
There was determination, indecision, and reluctance.
It took Loong Chen over half an hour to exit the Eternal Forest.
As soon as Loong Chen left the Eternal Forest, the ground beneath him suddenly began to tremble.
When Loong Chen turned back to glance, the forest had vanished, and the landscape had transformed into a desolate desert.
“Is she really that resolute?”
Loong Chen couldn't help but wear a wry smile. In reality, he was the one left in a lurch. After all, it was his first experience.
Loong Chen's thoughts were still preoccupied with his first experience, and he sighed inwardly.
“I wonder if fate will grant us another encounter.”
Loong Chen halted for a moment, gazing at the vast desert before resuming his journey.
After wandering aimlessly for a considerable time, Loong Chen came to realize that he had lost his bearings entirely.
This was the western continent, and he was clueless about the route back to the eastern continent.
“According to what I heard from Wells, there should be a human settlement on this western continent. To return to the eastern continent, I'll need a map of the western continent. It seems I must locate a human city.”
Such thoughts occupied Loong Chen's mind, but he had no inkling of the city's location.
Thus, he had no choice but to select a direction and move forward.
The sun was descending in the western sky, and night was descending upon him, accompanied by heavy rainfall.
Fortunately, Loong Chen stumbled upon a cave, where he decided to spend the night.
Despite the cave's darkness and dampness, Loong Chen paid no mind. He sat down in a cross-legged posture, preparing to enter a state of meditation.
In that very moment, a fierce roar echoed from the depths of the cave.
Peering inside, Loong Chen discerned two luminous orbs amid the darkness.
Just then, a bolt of lightning cleaved the sky, illuminating everything.
Assisted by this sudden burst of light, Loong Chen identified a towering Heixiong, standing at an impressive two meters in height, fixating its gaze on him with hunger.
“A mutated beast, perhaps at the Lord Class judging by its aura?” Loong Chen wondered aloud.
Loong Chen couldn't help but be taken aback. This western continent truly lived up to its reputation as the genesis of the apocalypse. There appeared to be a Lord Class mutated beast lurking in every corner.
In the eastern continent, not to mention Lord Class, even Level 5 zombies or mutated beasts were a rarity.
Even on the border battlefield, Lord Class mutated beasts were not a common sight.
The mutated Heixiong locked its gaze onto Loong Chen for an extended moment, seemingly oblivious to the threat emanating from Loong Chen's presence, and its agitation grew.
Territorial instincts ran deep in mutated beasts, especially those of the Lord Class.
It was quite fitting, given their names.
The mutated Heixiong charged at Loong Chen, its massive paw generating a sonic boom as it hurtled through the air. This indicated that its strength exceeded the confines of the Lord Class. It was a far cry from the Devil Bear Lord Loong Chen had encountered within the alien space Secret Realm.
While the previous Devil Bear Lord had been a Beginner Level Lord, this Heixiong was every bit as formidable as the werewolf leader, Lucas.
Regrettably, Loong Chen was no longer the same person he once was.
The Origin Power of Life not only bestowed upon him the Law of Life and Immortal Body but also increased all his attributes to over 500,000, elevating him to a Level 5 Evolver.
When combined with his various techniques, he had become invincible, and even an overlord-level mutated beast couldn't defeat him anymore.
Loong Chen even had a hunch that his mastery of the Law of Life and Immortal Body might enable him to contend with a King Level warrior.
After all, he possessed the Immortal Body, which meant that as long as he wasn't reduced to mere powder, he could endure and survive, even if only a single breath remained.
With the assurance of not facing death, even in a brawl against a King Level warrior, Loong Chen's unorthodox tactics would undoubtedly repel the opponent.
“Little Xiong, I'm just using your shelter from the rain. No need to be so possessive.”
Loong Chen shook his head, but it appeared that Heixiong didn't quite grasp his intent.
Heixiong unleashed a colossal punch, resembling a sandbag in size, aimed at Loong Chen.
“Well then, let's see just how powerful I've become.”
Loong Chen responded with a disdainful snort and retaliated with a punch, infused with the World Dominating's strength technique.
Under the six-fold amplification of strength, this punch packed a staggering force exceeding three million kilograms.
The sheer power of this punch distorted the very air around it.
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