Under Nahida's guidance.

Lin Feng and the stragglers only felt a golden light flickering in front of them.

When I open my eyes again.

They were already standing in a bizarre space.

It's not what you think.

Originally, the three of them thought that when they came in, they would be able to see the World Tree at a glance.

However, this is not the case.

The place where they settled was a dark, damp cave.

The vines that grow here are not healthy emerald greens, but dazzling burgundy and dark purple, and even the space is filled with this strange color.

"Aren't we supposed to enter the World Tree?"

The Balladeer furrowed his brow as he asked Nahida.

"That's the end of our trip."

"Ahh

Nahida sighed lightly, "I can't imagine that the remnants of the Great Mercy Tree King's consciousness have been so seriously polluted. ”

"Forbidden knowledge."

Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders.

The Great Mercy Tree King is the incarnation of the World Tree in Teyvat.

The only thing that can pollute the space of the World Tree to this extent is forbidden knowledge.

"Hmm."

Nahida nodded, her face a little solemn.

Something about the reappearance of forbidden knowledge in Sumeru.

It was she who learned from Alhaitham after she was rescued again.

The Akademiya calls this the realm of the gods beyond the reach of mortals.

As the successor of the Great Mercy Tree King.

Even though she has been imprisoned for 500 years and has no contact with the outside world, her vigilance and vigilance against forbidden knowledge is an innate instinct.

Thousands of years ago, the desert of Sumeru had a large-scale forbidden knowledge pollution, which destroyed the ancient desert civilization, and finally relied on the self-sacrifice of the Red King and the overdraft power of the Great Cishu King to successfully expel it.

In the Kaenria Cataclysm five hundred years ago.

Forbidden knowledge erupted with a second pollution.

This time, there was no Red King, only the Great Cishu King, whose strength had declined, was struggling to support it.

And the Great Cishu King, after all, she still couldn't resist the erosion of forbidden knowledge and disappeared into the land of Sumeru, leaving only the little auspicious grass king who was born ignorant.

"I'm afraid this pollution has already affected the World Tree."

"But fortunately, the Great Mercy Tree King still has a trace of sober consciousness."

"Both, my strength is weak, the crisis ahead depends on you, as long as we pass through these polluted consciousnesses and find the right direction, we can see the awake consciousness of the Great Compassion Tree King."

After saying this, Nahida reminded again: "Please be careful, we are all in the form of consciousness here, and although we have the protection of the heart of the gods, we must also be aware at all times, otherwise we may go crazy at any time." ”

"Like those madmen and monsters who have fallen into the abyss?"

Lin Feng asked with a smile.

"Yes."

Nahida nodded, then added, "But I'm sure you'll be fine, let's go." ”

After explaining to Lin Feng and the stragglers, she walked to the forefront to lead the way.

Along.

Monsters transformed by forbidden knowledge emerge one after another.

It's different from monsters that run rampant in the outside world.

These monsters, imbued with forbidden knowledge, can transform into various forms at will, hiding in the shadows, among the trees, and even in the cracks of the stones, and as soon as the forest wind passes by, they will burst out and sneak attack.

As Nahida herself said.

She is indeed weak.

In the face of monster attacks, she was extremely powerless, and her name as a grass god did not match at all.

The stragglers were very active.

Maybe it's to see the records I want to see earlier.

Or maybe it's to experiment with his newfound vision.

In short, to deal with these monsters, Lin Feng didn't need to make a move at all, and the stragglers would solve it all alone.

Under the active cleaning of the stragglers, they walked out of the cave where the monsters were hovering unhindered, and saw another strange space.

It's even more dizzying.

Colorful light shuttled back and forth in the purple-red sky, and a completely dull sun hung in the sky, only a glimmer of luster from the surrounding area.

Dead branches and broken trees are everywhere, and the density of monsters is even more amazing, and at a glance, you can see all kinds of monsters inhabiting the mountains and forests.

Remove these.

The most striking thing is a huge ship floating in the sky.

"The Boat of Consciousness symbolizes reason, and its course is the direction of our consciousness, and by riding it, we can more easily find the sober consciousness of the Great Mercy Tree King."

"But be careful, if your consciousness is out of control, you will fall into madness, so you need to find a way to control the course."

Before Lin Feng could ask, Nahida had already told all the characteristics and functions of the ship.

Now that the purpose is clear.

Then there's not much to say.

This time, there was no need for Nahida to lead the way, and Lin Feng and the stragglers naturally walked ahead.

It's different from the monsters in the cave.

The monsters entrenched in this mountain are more powerful and faster, and they also carry a red mist that will sink people's consciousness.

Such monsters are far more violent than the previous ones.

When the skirmishers who were still at ease just now faced such a large number of monsters, they instantly became struggling.

It's not that he lacks strength.

Rather, as Nahida said, the erosion of consciousness by forbidden knowledge was affecting him.

The Balladeer does possess some of the divinity of the grass god, and his god-made body is also extremely resistant to the power of the abyss.

But resistance is only resistance after all, and it is not completely immune to forbidden knowledge.

Especially now that he is just a conscious body, and that body made of steel and iron is not here.

This allowed these monsters that specialized in attacking consciousness to gradually begin to gain the upper hand.

"You go to the back and protect the little auspicious grass king."

Lin Feng said a word to him, and then walked leisurely through the group of monsters.

This abyss blessing on my body that I don't know what came from is very useful.

These monsters full of forbidden knowledge and filth can't affect him at all, and he only needs a slap to slap a monster to death.

That's it.

Under the protection of the forest wind.

The three of them finally embarked on the boat of consciousness smoothly.

Nahida, who was most familiar with the Boat of Consciousness, walked to the bow of the ship and closed her eyes and touched the rudder.

Booming sound.

The boat of consciousness, which had been dormant for an unknown number of years, slowly floated again.

Nahida's hand rested on the rudder, still with her eyes closed in contemplation.

I didn't see her make any moves.

The Ark of Consciousness began to move on its own, flying towards the lightless sun, and it was getting faster and faster, faster than the fastest ship on the sea in the blink of an eye.

"Whew-"

At this time, Nahida withdrew her hand and nodded at Lin Feng and the stragglers, "According to the current route, the Ark of Consciousness will soon take us out of here, and I hope it will be able to take us to the Great Mercy Tree King smoothly." ”

"Well, I hope so."

Lin Feng nodded, lying on the railing of the Boat of Consciousness and looking down.

The Balladeer also looked ahead, and although his mouth did not make a sound, the anticipation on his face was clear.

The space of consciousness has no concept of time.

At least that's what Lin Feng thinks.

All in all, he didn't know how much time had passed, or how long he had been on the Ark of Consciousness.

At first, he had the leisure to count the time.

But soon he gave up.

Because there are simply too many to count.

Here, he felt that five minutes had passed, but after a short while, he felt that fifty minutes had passed, and on two occasions he even thought that he had reached the World Tree, and Bigfoot almost fell off the boat of consciousness, and if it wasn't for Nahida's timely reminder, he would have sunk into this world of consciousness.

It also made him let go of his contempt for the world of consciousness.

I don't know exactly how long it has been.

Anyway, when the Boat of Consciousness actually landed, Lin Feng only felt that the ship seemed to have just set off, how could it arrive at the station so quickly.

"Can you still stay awake?"

At the bow of the ship, Nahida asked.

"Hmm."

Lin Feng shook his head and responded.

The balladeer nodded his head as well, silent.

"This is the World Tree, you can get off the ship."

Hearing Nahida's words, Lin Feng and the Balladeers all looked up curiously.

Introduce the eye.

It is a giant tree that is as crystal clear as an amethyst.

How big is this tree?

As big as the place where Lin Feng and they settled, it was just a small branch.

And this branch is already bigger than the entire city of Sumeru.

"The World Tree contains information about all the creatures on Teyvat, and without such a huge body, it can't support such a terrifying amount of data."

Nahida's voice was a little different from before, calm and steady, but also a little impatient.

Come to think of it.

Immediately she can see the Great Cishu King who she thinks about day and night, even if she is as steady as her, she can't hold back her excitement at this time.

Get out of the boat and walk along the branches.

Unlike the filthy and chaotic scenes of the outside world, the World Tree gave Lin Feng the feeling that it was like the purest paradise in this Teyvat continent.

Clean, pure.

Walking on the World Tree, it is as if the body and mind have been purified.

Lin Feng casually stirred the flowers that grew on the trunk of the World Tree, and his heart was extremely peaceful.

What was the last time you felt this way?

He doesn't remember.

But he knew that it felt good, comfortable, exactly like in a dream.

Not much.

A figure appeared in front of the three members of the World Tree.

This is a girl who looks no different from Nahida, dressed, looked, and couldn't tell the difference between the two at all.

The balladeer looked left and right in surprise, then looked at the girl's figure and said, "This is. The Great Mercy Tree King? ”

The girl smiled.

Her smile was sweet, and she could tell that she was happy.

As she spoke, a voice distinctly different from Nahida's voice came, "Well, that's me, this is what it looks like. Did it surprise you? ”

Although it is a Lori figure, the voice of the Great Cishu King is very stable and mature, not at all the childish voice of Nahida, which makes people feel a sense of closeness when they hear it.

Between words.

The Great Ci Tree King slowly walked towards the three of them, looked at Nahida tenderly and said, "This place reproduces the appearance of the World Tree and the Earth back then, but it is also a space of consciousness after all, and since you and I have the same essence, we also appear exactly the same. ”

"Why. Will it be essentially the same? Nahida was a little confused.

"Because you are me, I am you." The Great Mercy Tree King chuckled, "You are my reincarnation." ”

"As the King of the Great Mercy Tree, I am the embodiment of the World Tree, and you are the purest branch of the World Tree, just like even if the tree dies, the branch will one day take root and grow, continuing the life of the tree in another way."

"In front of you, I am just a wisp of consciousness left by the Great Mercy Tree King, and the real me has been dead for a long time, right?"

"Based on your current appearance, I've probably been dead for about five hundred years?"

"You're finally here, me after reincarnation."

The voice of the Great Mercy Tree King was gentle and calm, without the slightest emotion of chagrin at the fact that he had been dead for many years.

The Balladeer looked surprised at the relationship between the Great Mercy Tree King and Nahida, and Lin Feng, who had known about this relationship for a long time, was not surprised, but looked at the Great Mercy Tree King with interest.

Next.

The Great Tree of Mercy and Nahida talked a lot.

From Nahida's understanding of knowledge, to the outpouring of their thoughts about each other, to the truth about the creation of Nahida by the Great Mercy Tree King 500 years ago.

Lin Feng and the stragglers listened quietly to the story of each other, who could be called reincarnated and mother and daughter.

Lin Feng could see that the stragglers' eyes were full of envy.

Also the son of the gods, Nahida's 'mother' is so gentle, but his mother, when he was born, abandoned him in the Borrowed Scenery Pavilion, single-handedly caused his own tragic life.

Although he no longer resents the Ray movie now, he will still be uncontrollably envious when he sees the Great Mercy Tree King and Nahida.

"Son, you were the one who sent Bouyer to me, and I owe you a debt of gratitude."

At this time, the Great Compassion Tree King, who was talking to Nahida, walked up to Lin Feng and smiled softly at him.

The height of the Great Cishu King, whose figure had shrunk to the appearance of a girl, could only reach Lin Feng's waist, but even so, Lin Feng still saw in her eyes that he was as warm as a mother.

He had the intention to say that it was just a transaction.

But for some reason, Lin Feng naturally squatted down, let his eyes be on par with the Great Cishu King, and said, "All this is what I should do." ”

"Thank you, kid, for what you've done for Bouyer."

The King of the Great Cishu gently stroked his chest and bowed to Lin Feng with Sumeru's etiquette, and then she said: "Child, your heart tells me that you are very confused now, and I wonder if you are willing to let me solve your confusion for you?" ”

Bewildered?

Solve the puzzle?

Lin Feng was stunned for a moment.

Yes?

He asked himself.

Yes.

There really is.

"He is worthy of the god of wisdom."

Lin Feng sighed with emotion, and then chuckled: "Since you are willing to help me, what reason do I have to disagree?" Thank you, King of the Great Tree of Mercy. ”

It was different from the other gods in Lin Feng's cognition.

The Great Mercy Tree King is a gentle and kind deity who does not hesitate to give everything she has to Sumeru.

If the other gods were looking for a deal with him, Lin Feng would definitely think that they had other plans.

But this is the Great Mercy Tree King, and Lin Feng is willing to believe her.

Hearing Lin Feng's answer, the Great Cishu King smiled, and reached out a finger and tapped it on Lin Feng's forehead: "Let me bless you one last time in the name of Bouyer, the god of wisdom, child, may you enjoy a sweet dream tonight." ”

(End of chapter)