Chapter 1804 - 980: Fusion Rule [Wilderness and Nature] (2)
Such a spectacle, a miracle unexpected by all.
People gathered around, their whispers of amazement and discussion intertwining, yet they maintained restraint, their gaze tightly fixed on the flourishing blooms of the sacred tree.
Under the Holy Tree, Lis sat cross-legged, his eyes gently closed.
A faint halo surrounded him, his expression serene and solemn, as if he were one with the Holy Tree.
Just as people were marveling, the pale white petals quietly fluttered down, like snowflakes dancing in the sky, softly landing beside Lis.
The petals gradually accumulated around him, as if countless invisible servants silently protected him, quietly isolating him from the surrounding crowd.
The news spread swiftly throughout Wilderness City, like wings on a swift wind, drawing more people to gather beneath the Holy Tree.
The area around the Holy Tree was gradually filled with people, all wearing expressions of awe and curiosity, their eyes darting between the Holy Tree and Lis.
Some clasped their hands in silent prayer, some stood on tiptoe staring at the tree full of blooms, while others discreetly took out cloth sacks, trying to catch the falling petals as precious tokens...
Yet no matter how curious and excited they were, no one dared to step forward, nor did anyone dare to make loud noises.
Everyone tacitly maintained silence, as if witnessing a sacred ceremony.
Audette, naturally, stood guard beside Lis, feeling somewhat emotional.
Although unsure how Lord Lis accomplished this, it was undoubtable that he was recognized by the Holy Tree.
So this is a gift from the [Father of Oak] to Lord Lis?
Indeed, being the World Tree Favored, I am far from this level!
Audette, among the onlookers, saw Miles and Nolan.
However, Miles and Nolan appeared somewhat uncomfortable and concerned, for reasons unknown.
Amidst the spectators, the spectacle of the tree in full bloom lasted an entire day.
As night fell, the pale white flowers on the Holy Tree began to wither, petals floated down with the wind, spreading on the ground and mingling with those previously fallen around Lis, forming a white sea of petals.
As the petals wilted, small oak nuts emerged quietly among the branches and leaves.
Initially, they were small green particles, gradually becoming full and plump over time.
The skin transformed from green to dark brown, exuding a gentle sheen, densely packed on the branches, heavy as if laden with endless strength.
Simultaneously, a disturbing transformation quietly occurred.
The tree crown that had remained lush for thousands of years gradually turned yellow, like flora and trees maturing in autumn.
Leaf after leaf lost its past vibrancy, beginning to fall.
Another day passed, initially only a few sporadic leaves, then like an autumn wind sweeping, the falling leaves filled the sky, blanket the ground, interwoven with the white petals fallen the previous day, creating a picture both desolate and somewhat magnificent.
In just three days, this Holy Tree seemed to have traversed the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
When the last leaf fell, the oak nuts on the branches fully matured.
One by one, the oak nuts dropped from the tree, producing a continuous soft rustle as they fell among the dry leaves and petals.
Oak nuts densely carpeted the clearing beneath the Holy Tree, like a layer of brown carpet.
By now, the Holy Tree was devoid of its past luxuriance, its bare branches pointed skyward, dry and bleak.
The Holy Tree was like a deadwood bereft of all life in deep winter, unable to find a trace of green and vitality.
The faces of the surrounding people, once filled with astonishment, had long been replaced by worry; some furrowed their brows, eyes tightly fixed on the barren Holy Tree, their eyes full of anxiety.
"How did the Holy Tree become like this?"
"Its life force seems to be disappearing..."
The discussions grew heavier, even though they weren’t Legends, they could clearly feel the once vast and calming life force within the Holy Tree gradually dissipating.
At this moment, the Holy Tree was akin to an elder who had exhausted their strength, gradually sinking into deep sleep.
Lis still sat cross-legged, surrounded by petals and oak nuts, his expression still serene, yet no one knew what he had done.
At this moment, there was only Lis’s figure beneath the Holy Tree.
The surrounding people also understood, the anomaly of the Holy Tree was certainly caused by this Saint Lord.
By this time, many people were losing their patience.
To them, having lived in Wilderness City since childhood, the Holy Tree was the most profound presence in their memories.
Originally, the Holy Tree could endure for countless years, yet it "died" before their eyes?
Even if Lis were a Demigod Strongman, many couldn’t help but want to take action.
In their eyes, no matter a Demigod, harming the Holy Tree was unacceptable.
Lis hadn’t awoken, but Audette beside him intimidated all present.
Anyone trying to approach was knocked unconscious by the stones thrown by Audette.
Many dared not speak out, could only look at Lis with eyes filled with anger.
And seeing the withered state of the Holy Tree, Audette wasn’t very happy either.
However, she didn’t blame the tree’s withering on Lis.
Because she knew, Lis came to Wilderness City for the gift of the [Father of Oak].
And this Holy Tree was bestowed by the [Father of Oak].
If it was the will of the [Father of Oak], then Lis’s actions were not problematic.
Moreover, despite the tree’s withering, none of the other high-ranking members of the [Oak Council] were present.
Even Miles and Nolan who had previously visited, did not appear now, which spoke volumes.
Therefore, although Audette wasn’t feeling great, she still performed her duty, not letting anyone near Lis.
And at this time, Lis naturally paid no attention to the outside situation.
At this moment, his entire focus was on perceiving the power contained within the Holy Tree.
Moreover, aside from the natural Avatar and Vampire Avatar, all his mind, including Lis’s main body, were involved.
For no other reason, simply because the secrets contained in this Holy Tree were astonishing.
During his meditation feeling the power of the Holy Tree, Lis had already discovered the special traits of this Holy Tree.
The [Father of Oak] indeed has an incredible hand!
Lis sighed.
He could almost confirm that the Holy Tree contained the powerful secrets of the [Father of Oak].
Though merely a Seed of Rules, it was incredible nonetheless.
At the start of perceiving the Rule Power of the Holy Tree, Lis already confirmed the Holy Tree contained the power of Nature’s Rules.
In addition, another rule power existed.
After delving deeper into it, Lis understood this rule power was the other domain of the [Master of Oak], the Divine Domain of [Wilderness].
Yet, what surprised Lis was that within the Holy Tree, these two rule powers had fused together, inseparable, as if that was how it originally was.
But how could this be?
Every Rule Domain is a manifestation of a facet of the Power of the World, how could such a situation arise?
Lis, having seen much in the world, had never encountered such a peculiar rule power before.
Initially, Lis thought he was mistaken.
But soon, Lis found the situation far more complex than he anticipated.
The two rule powers indeed fused together, inseparably!
Or rather, they were no longer the [Wilderness] and [Nature] rule powers, but could be regarded as the [Wilderness Natural] rule now.
This rule power, named [Wilderness Natural] by Lis, not only had the characteristics of both the [Nature] and [Wilderness] rule powers, but also revealed power traits different from both.
Or rather, this fused [Wilderness Natural] rule power was stronger than the sum of the two previous rule powers.
Though hard to believe, this was confirmed by Lis after careful observation.
Can Rule Domains also fuse?
Lis felt greatly shocked, he had never thought of this happening before.
Yet because of this, Lis’s interest was thoroughly piqued.