Chapter 833 - 451: Secrets of the Dark Age
These black spots are the aftermath of the last curse.
"Saint Master Han Xing, what brings you to this old creature?"
Laughter echoed from afar.
Everyone saw a human face with a smile on the trunk of the Ancient Tree with Entwined Roots.
Upon hearing this, Han Xing was suddenly taken aback and said, "Old Tree, how did you know that I came to see you with a purpose?"
The Ancient Tree chuckled lightly, "Saint Master Han Xing’s ambitions are noble and aimed at accomplishing a feat that could be recorded in history; you surely don’t have time to chat idly with this old creature."
"Indeed, one does not visit unless there’s a particular reason."
Han Xing also laughed, "You’re right."
"Old Tree, I have come to you this time precisely for this matter."
The branches of the Ancient Tree swayed gently.
Han Xing continued to speak.
"Old Tree, according to what you said at the time, my power level is still quite a long way off."
"Seeing it now, how much do you think I still lack?"
The Ancient Tree, upon hearing this, began to seriously observe the aura on Han Xing’s body.
The next moment, the Ancient Tree’s brows showed a look of astonishment.
"Saint Master Han Xing, you are truly remarkable!
"The last time I observed your aura, it was at about one-eighth of the level.
"In just a month, you have reached one-seventh."
Upon hearing the Ancient Tree’s response, Han Xing nodded quietly.
This figure is not far from what he had estimated.
Hence, Han Xing continued to ask, "Old Tree, do you know of any ways to rapidly enhance divine power value?"
"I need to reach the standard divine power value as quickly as possible, the sooner the better!"
Upon hearing Han Xing’s request, the Ancient Tree furrowed its brows slightly, seemingly deep in thought.
"Saint Master Han Xing, let me be frank, your rate of improvement is the most astounding this old creature has ever seen."
"In just four short years, you have grown from an ordinary mortal to your current height, even transforming towards that legendary realm."
"At this rate, even to achieve your target power strength, it would only take a few decades at most."
"Saint Master Han Xing, you can fully accumulate slowly, there’s no need to be this impatient."
A few decades is truly insignificant for those demigod-level strong ones,
especially for something like the Ancient Tree with Entwined Roots, whose lifespan is counted in the tens of thousands.
A few decades is just a matter of one sleep.
However, upon hearing this number, Han Xing shook his head, "I know, accumulating slowly can indeed reach the required divine power value."
"But, I can’t wait that long."
"What I need is a method to massively increase the divine power value in a short time."
"Ideally, I could complete it within a few months!"
Upon hearing Han Xing’s request, the Ancient Tree with Entwined Roots was shocked.
A moment later, it shook its head, "Saint Master Han Xing, you are too impatient."
"You must understand that due to the Holy Spirit Realm’s rule limitations, breaking through the limits cannot be completed overnight."
"Even those two took at least several hundred, if not a thousand years to achieve it."
Han Xing nodded, "I know, Old Tree, but I cannot wait that long."
"Why?" The Ancient Tree inquired in confusion.
Han Xing took a deep breath and instead of answering, asked, "Old Tree, let me ask a question."
"With the current power of the Holy Spirit Realm, dealing with one or two divine spirit-level creatures is no problem."
"But what if a true god descended during this time?"
"What power or existence does the Holy Spirit Realm have to stop a true god?"
Upon hearing this question, the Ancient Tree frowned.
A moment later, the branches of the Ancient Tree swayed gently, "To my knowledge, there should be none."
"Some ancient presences cannot act freely due to their age."
Han Xing nodded, "So, if a true god descended at this time, what would the Holy Spirit Realm use to resist?"
This question also plunged the Ancient Tree into contemplation.
"Old Tree, you should know, the strength of the defense towers in my territory can handle divine spirit-level beings."
"But as you said, the power of a true god is dreadfully more terrifying than that of a divine spirit."
"If I cannot possess enough power to deal with them before those true gods arrive, then the Holy Spirit Realm is doomed!"
Han Xing’s expression revealed genuine emotion.
In truth, most of Han Xing’s desire to quickly break through to demigod was for his own and the Human Race’s safety.
Protecting the Holy Spirit Realm was just incidental.
The Ancient Tree fell silent for a moment, then spoke with a heart full of admiration, "Saint Master Han Xing, at such a young age, you’re concerned with the safety of the entire Holy Spirit Realm, you truly are a role model for us all."
"Compared to you, Saint Master Han Xing, this old creature truly feels ashamed!"
The Ancient Tree sighed and then said slowly, "Very well, I will tell you a method. However, this method is extremely risky, Saint Master Han Xing must be fully prepared."
Upon hearing this, Han Xing was momentarily stunned.
Does this ancient tree really have one?
It’s truly worthy of a being who has lived for tens of thousands of years, knowing so much.
Thinking of this, Han Xing hastily patted his chest, "Old Tree, go ahead, as for the risks, I’ll weigh them myself."
The Ancient Tree said, "Saint Master Han Xing, being able to break through to this level of divine power value, you must have also mastered many methods of enhancing divine power value."
"Such as cultivation on your own, gradual progress, or absorbing divine power from slaying enemies, just like the demons of the Abyss Realm, directly refining the souls of beings."
Han Xing nodded, he was indeed aware of these methods.
The Ancient Tree continued, "So you should also know, there’s one method that is the quickest to improve, and it’s straightforward and brutal."
"What is it?" Han Xing asked.