CREDIT: PLEASE GIVE CREDIT FOR THIS CHAPTER TO DEATH_SOVEREIGN ON DISCORD FOR THIS AMAZING CHAPTER
The morning sun had just begun to cast its warm glow over the landscape as we all gathered outside the house, the air filled with anticipation. Lian Feng stood at the forefront, a serene confidence radiating from him. With a deep breath, he raised his hands and began to cast a spell.
"Gather around," he said, his voice steady and commanding.
Lian Feng raised his hands and began to cast a spell, we watched in awe as vast amounts of qi began to gather around him, causing the ground beneath us to tremble.
We watched in awe as glowing particles of light coalesced, forming the shape of a gigantic turtle. On the back of this majestic creature sat a small yet intricately designed pagoda, radiating an ancient aura.
we exchanged shocked glances. Suddenly, light particles began to gather in front of us, shimmering and forming the shape of a colossal turtle. Atop the turtle's back was a small, intricately designed pagoda.
Lian Feng turned to us, a knowing smile on his face. "So this is our ride to Elvhondria, the Divine Flying Pagoda Turtle. What, were you guys thinking of walking to Elvhondria? Do you even know how long our trip is? We are crossing an entire region to reach the Sacred Kingdom of Elves, and for you otherworldly beings, each region is double the size of your planet, which you call Earth."
We stared at the majestic creature in silence, stunned by the sheer scale of the journey ahead and the marvel of our transportation. As we boarded the pagoda atop the turtle, we could feel the power emanating from the creature.
During the trip, we made several stops to gather and resupply our resources and allow the turtle to rest. These breaks provided us with the opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes of this fantastical world, but nothing much happened until we had deep in a dense forest.
we stumbled upon a peculiar sight: a tree with a face on it. The face seemed almost lifelike, its eyes closed as if in deep slumber.
We had just settled near a clearing when Terasu called out, pointing at a nearby tree. "What the hell is that?"
I turned to see a tree with a distinctly human face etched into its bark. The eyes blinked, and the mouth moved as if trying to speak
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Sydney shook her head. "No clue."
Lian Feng stepped forward, studying the tree, he quickly examined the tree and said "Hmm, a tree-man. No, someone cast a spell on him."
Leo looked skeptical. "Is this even possible?"
Quina scrunched up her nose. "It looks so ugly."
Suddenly, the tree-man's eyes snapped open wide. "HOW DARE YOU!"
Akoji jumped back, eyes wide with shock. "WHAT THE HELL? IT TALKED!"
> The rest of us stood frozen, but but Lian Feng remained unfazed, his expression unchanged.
The tree-man's gaze shifted to Lian Feng. "Ar...are you Lian Feng? The Great Lian Feng? What did't you ascend? Why are you with these random kids?"
Lian Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, before nodding slightly "So there is someone who recognizes me after 10,000 years in the Lower Plane."
The tree-man's voice trembled . "Oh .... great great Lord, you saved my ancestors. My ancestors made paintings of you; you are our revered guardian."
Akoji, blinked in confusion before, blurting out with a shocked expressions, "Wait, wait, wait, wait! 10,000 years? What in the Hell?"
Lian Feng sighed, a mix of amusement and patience in his eyes, sighed "Yes and no. According to the lower realm, yes, I am more than 10,000 years old."
Akoji: "..."
Leo: "..."
Sydney: "..."
Quina: "..."
Terasu: "..."
The tree-man scowled at us.
Tree: You fools, you don't know the greatness of Lord Feng. Lord Feng, a prodigious genius born into a high-class family, faced tragedy when he was twenty. An opposing family launched a devastating attack, killing most of his loved ones.
Tree: Lord Feng survived, but his heart burned with vengeance. Fueled by this, he dedicated himself to becoming stronger. Through sheer willpower and relentless effort, he eventually avenged his family.
But his journey did not end there. Lord Feng traveled the world, uncovering many secrets. During this time, he saved my ancestor's life. After that, Lord Feng was rumored to have become an immortal and ascended to the Upper Realm. But to imagine seeing you here..."
END OF CHAPTER 21
