Two days later, a team of six began to go deep underground, in addition to Xiao Chen, Roger, and Elaina, there was also a high-level dark elf ranger, Evelyn.

Evelyn had taupe skin, white hair with simple pigtails, black chain mail, and a delicate brown bow in her hand. She's the best hunter and tracker of the Dark Elves, and she's been into that strange space twice.

"Guys, we're going to the middle and lower part of the root of the world's largest tree. You will understand the specific situation. Evelyn didn't say much, gave a simple explanation, and led the group underground.

The road leading to the underground is a tunnel that spirals downward. Above the tunnel, hedrons provide illumination. The road diverges in many ways, some are paths to different places, and some lead to the home of the dark elves.

Just as the High Elves built their houses on trees, the Dark Elves like to dig their caves between the roots of the World Tree. They would magically harden the walls of these caves, then install some simple furnishings, and then they could move in. The soil in the ground could not withstand too much intensive excavation, so their dwellings were often dug in scattered areas, and then these small dwelling caves were connected by roads. There are also one or two large cavities at intervals, which are the public spaces of the nearby Dark Elves, which are used as temples, bazaars, libraries, and training grounds. In this way, a large-scale underground city was formed, like the other side of the royal capital above.

Since the World Tree grows by sucking the magic of the earth and air, rather than sucking nutrients from the dirt, its roots are fine even if they are exposed to the air. Xiao Chen and the others walked in the underground passages and hollows, and they could often see the roots that penetrated the space.

The roots of the World Tree are completely different from ordinary tree roots, with a jade-like sparkle and magical fluorescence flowing on them. It is a source of energy like a magic crystal, which only needs to extract a little bit of energy from it, and it can be used for lighting, heating, planting, and even cultivation.

"These roots are full of magic, they must be good to use to make a wand, right?" Xiao Chen touched a tree root, and a cool feeling came from his hand.

"That's right, both the branches and roots of the World Tree are good materials for making magic items. However, major root systems like these are not allowed to be cut down, and only newly grown branches in the canopy, or newly grown roots in the fringes, can be removed to make magic items. However, no more than ten will be collected per year. Elaine explained, "The bow arm of Evelyn's bow is made from the roots of the World Tree, right?"

Evelyn, who was at the front, turned her head and nodded, "The reward for being the first in the insecticide competition." ”

"Are there still root-eating insects? Didn't you say that they were wiped out many years ago?" Xiao Chen asked.

"Not a root-eater. The abundant energy of the World Tree can cause many insects in nature to mutate. Some will become huge, some will have amazing bites, and some will even evolve magical abilities. These bugs love to nibble on the energy-rich roots of the World Tree. ”

Xiao Chen was quite curious about these insects that had the ability to eat the World Tree, but he walked all the way to his destination, and no insects jumped out.

Evelyn understood his thoughts, and said, "This road has been traveled a lot lately, and some insects have been killed. ”

After walking down for about half an hour, they came to the entrance of that strange hollow. The space outside the entrance has apparently been temporarily expanded, forming a small plaza with dense roots, large and small branches running from the top of the square to the ground, like pipes in a factory and stone pillars in a cave, dividing the space into small pieces. The entrance to the hollow was obscured by a screen.

There are many traces of camping in this space. The High Elves live in tents predominantly green, trimmed with gold trim and patterns, but the Dark Elves have a cloth on the ground and a hammock between the roots of the trees to sleep. But Xiao Chen found that all the tents and floor bunks seemed to have just moved their positions, trying to stay away from the hole, and the open space in the space left a lot of clutter traces. However, although there are many camps, there are not many elves who are actually active in this area now, and the elves do not know where they have gone.

Greeting Xiao Chen and his party was a High Elf general named Nord.

"The elders have finally made a move, as I said a long time ago, and waiting like this is not the way to go. General Nord looked young, but several scars on his face showed that he was a warrior who had experienced brutal battles, "Dear Elaine, you have finally returned, and you have brought me Dinen and Maya. It seems that the Sage of Dahni did not break his promise, and sent all three gems of the Golden Year. ”

"Uncle Nord. These two are Xiao Chen and Roger. The Elders selected the best mages and warriors from among the many alien warriors who came to their aid. Elaine said.

She said to Xiao Chen again: "Uncle Nord is the most powerful swordsman below the Holy Rank, he participated in the war with the Black Dragon Empire, and he is also my teacher's cousin, he has watched us grow up since childhood. Maya also learned a lot of martial arts from him. ”

General Nord looked at Xiao Chen and Roger, "Well, human beings are indeed a good choice, whether we like human beings or not, human beings are the most powerful race in this world. Welcome, young people. ”

Xiao Chen and Roger saluted the general, and Xiao Chen asked, "Your Excellency, I see that many elves are preparing to evacuate, is there something going on here?"

General Nord said in a deep voice: "You are very sharp. That's right, that's exactly what I'm going to say. Just yesterday, the situation here has taken a new turn. ”

"No one informed us, and the teacher didn't mention it when he sent us over. Elaine said.

"Because it happened late last night, I haven't had time to report it to the Council of Elders. General Nord glanced back at the hole and said, "Do you feel the pressure? ”

"You mean the strange pressure to surrender? I feel it. It was as if a voice kept whispering something in my ear, but I couldn't make out what it was saying. It's just that I instinctively feel that it's kind and reasonable. Elaine said.

The other two also nodded in agreement, and Di Ning said, "It's not difficult for my mental power to compete with it now, but if it continues forever, I will definitely be very tired." ”