Genshin Impact, it's you who rejected me, why are you all in such a hurry if I just give up?

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With his other hand, he also released Nasida.

He originally planned to kill the skirmisher this time, but he didn't expect the skirmisher to do something like that to him in the end, and he couldn't accept reality and thought it was another "dream".

Since that's what the other party thinks, then he'll grant their wish.

Why not make the most of such a huge "battery"? And by combining his crazy dream with the dreams of other batteries, we might be able to greatly increase the power supply efficiency of those other batteries.

Until the soul could no longer withstand the endless cycle of dreams and completely dissipated, no longer able to fulfill its function as a "battery"...

Chapter Seventeen: The Most Beautiful Moment: The Burning Giant Tree

Sumeru City.

Hazard stood on a high pavilion in the Papal House, looking at the city within a city in the distance with a gloomy expression.

That is Jingshan Palace.

It has now been transformed by Lin Jiu'an into a city within a city.

The towering city walls all around are even more impressive than those outside Sumeru City.

And now.

It had only been a few months since these sages left Sumeru City, and in such a short time, the other side had managed to build such a towering and majestic city wall. This was clearly the kind of power that only a being at the level of a demon god could possess.

What frustrates Hazard the most is that he can't break through.

The process of leading people into Sumeru City went very smoothly.

Because Lin Jiu'an turned all those who supported the scattered soldiers in the first time in the cycle of dreams into "batteries," the number of "batteries" was too large, and many of the survivors were related to them.

Although Lin Jiu'an didn't do anything to them, because Lin Jiu'an would arrest the whole families of those dishonest people every few days to be used as "batteries," even if they did nothing, the rumors spread and they would still think the worst.

In addition, many people are resentful because their friends and relatives have been taken away to be used as "batteries".

It can be said that within Sumeru City, there are almost no people who are loyal to Lin Jiu'an.

As for the remaining people, some were neutral, while many others welcomed the return of the wise men of the Faculty, such as Azhar, with open arms.

Therefore, the actions had to be initiated ahead of schedule due to the emotional reactions of the stragglers.

But Hazard's arrival with his men was not met with any obstruction; instead, he was greeted with a welcoming group of collaborators.

But as they reached the outskirts of Jingshan Palace, problems arose.

We can't break through.

The mole inside had clearly been captured, and the women of the Fools guarding the area were clearly elites.

Relying on the city walls, his men have been besieging the city for some time now, but there is no sign that they are about to break through.

"That bastard."

Seeing this, Hazard gritted his teeth again, annoyed by the disobedient "creation" of the skirmisher.

Although he didn't think anything unexpected would happen, once the scattered soldiers returned after dealing with Lin Jiu'an, not even the highest city walls or the tallest walls could stop them.

But if the scattered soldiers had obeyed orders, would we be in this mess now?

If the scattered soldiers did not act on their own, killing Lin Jiu'an or taking over Sumeru City would be infinitely easier.

Thinking about this, Hazard regretted not having considered ways to control the skirmishers, and pondered whether there was any way to make amends.

Just then, Hazard had a sudden thought.

They discovered that the attacking forces, along with many of their supporters and the people of Sumeru, had suddenly stopped.

Then, an image appeared in their virtual terminal.

It was beside a towering giant tree.

Tall, majestic, and imposing—no words can adequately describe even a fraction of that giant tree's grandeur.

Looking out, even when the viewpoint is stretched to the farthest point, it seems as if you can't see the end of it.

"The World Tree".

For some reason, when Hazard saw the giant tree, images of that tree automatically came to mind.

"Is this a technique used by the Void Terminal?"

Hazard was both surprised and suspicious. The Heart of the Grass God was clearly in the hands of the skirmishers, so how could it be...?

Halfway through his thought, the image suddenly zoomed in, and Hazard saw three figures beneath the towering World Tree.

Hazard's eyelids twitched instantly, and a look of horror flashed in his eyes.

Of the three figures, two were standing and one was lying down.

The people standing are Lin Jiu'an and Naxi Da.

The person lying down was clearly a skirmisher.

At this moment, the skirmisher was covered in blood and gore, enveloped in a thick, ominous aura from the abyss. His body was severely deformed, yet his expression was bizarre.

Although it was sound asleep, a hideous smile appeared on its face.

Judging by his appearance alone, unless you are very familiar with him, you would not be able to recognize him as a skirmisher, because he has become a monster, with a body that has become severely deformed, just like a Hilichurl.

"What happened?!" Hazard was horrified.

"How did he turn the skirmishers into this state?!"

You should know that the Sanbing is his most prized work, a creation whose strength can truly rival that of a "demon god"!

With the addition of the infinite reincarnation ability of the Grass God's Heart, the Scatter Soldier has reached the pinnacle of strength and skill. Apart from his personality, which is somewhat distorted due to Lin Jiu'an's torment or the invasion of the Abyss Power, he is definitely not comparable to any human.

Lin Jiu'an is just a mere human, so how did he manage to turn the scattered soldiers into such a miserable state?

Most importantly, looking at Lin Jiu'an, he appeared calm and composed, with no wounds on his body, a rosy complexion, and not a single trace of blood on his body, as if he had not suffered any injury at all.

"How can this be?!"

Seeing this, Hazard was already having second thoughts.

Although he didn't know how the skirmishers were defeated, the process didn't matter at this point. The result was that the skirmishers had been defeated and Lin Jiu'an had won. If he stayed any longer, he would probably be used as a battery.

escape!

I refuse to believe there isn't a place in the world that can accept me, Hazard!

If all else fails, escape to the abyss!

Join the Abyss Order!

Just as Hazard was thinking about sneaking away and had barely taken a step, the ground shook.

Hazard staggered a few steps, and those around him gasped in surprise.

It was only then that Azar noticed his surroundings and realized that the other sages had also left their original places, their actions clearly in line with his expectations.

Everyone has to run!

However, before he could reprimand them, he heard a rumbling sound coming from afar.

Looking up, Azaren felt a wave of despair.

In the distance, seemingly around the city of Sumeru, countless smooth earthen walls, each a hundred meters high, rose up, like a cage trapping them within the city.

"What... what should we do now?"

A sage said in a trembling voice, his voice no longer carrying the vigor of the past, but even tinged with fear and sobbing.

No one laughed at him, because everyone was gripped by deep fear.

Because they knew perfectly well that once they fell into Lin Jiu'an's hands, they would suffer the same fate as the countless others who served as "batteries" under the Jing Shan Palace, endlessly reincarnated as "batteries" in countless dreams until their souls were completely annihilated.

Even knowing their fate, none of them committed suicide.

Or rather, no one dared to commit suicide.

What if?

Just as this wishful thinking was being realized, Lin Jiu'an's soft laughter echoed from the "Void Terminal".

"Look."

Everyone's gaze and attention were inevitably drawn to the real-time video in the "Void Terminal." In the video, Lin Jiu'an was facing away from them, with his arms outstretched in an embracing gesture towards the World Tree.

Naxida, the grass goddess, stood cautiously behind and to the side of him, like a maid.

Although his face cannot be seen, people can imagine that he must be laughing wildly at this moment.

"How beautiful."

“But I can make Him more beautiful.”

No one understood what he was saying, but their attention was drawn to it even more.

Is he going to do something to the World Tree?

Whether it was the people in Sumeru City who had no hope of escaping, or the Thunder God sisters, Nel, Desia, and the women of the Fools in the Pure Good Palace, they were all watching the images on the "Void Terminal" with complete focus.

Looking at the towering tree in front of him, Lin Jiu'an squinted his eyes in enjoyment.

It is because of the enormous and active life energy within that giant tree.

Because of the ancient, vibrant life force permeating the air.

besides...

Just now, Lin Jiu'an sensed the aura of a soul. It was the soul of the Great Compassion Tree King, which was even weaker than Baal's original state. Only a wisp of consciousness remained of the "soul," if that thing that had almost turned into fragments could still be considered a soul.

But obviously.

The Great Compassion Tree King is among the World Trees.

As long as he is there, no matter how weak he is, he can save him; it's just a matter of how much energy is needed.

But that doesn't matter anymore.

Look.

This endless World Tree, which has existed for countless ages, isn't it the perfect 'energy source' for resurrecting the Great Tree King?

Even Lin Jiu'an was already excited and began to enjoy the thought of what was about to happen.

"do you know?"

Lin Jiu'an slowly lowered his hand, but the smile on his face remained.

It's unclear whether he was addressing the unconscious stragglers, Nasita behind him, or the crowd watching the live broadcast through the "Void Terminal."

"Ordinary methods cannot make it burn."

"Flames can make grass burn."

"But not the World Tree."

He's going to set the World Tree on fire?!

Those watching the live broadcast through the "Void Terminal" in Sumeru were startled.

Regardless of the people inside Jingshan Palace.

Those who were hostile to him and were now on tenterhooks all had the same thought in their minds.

Is he crazy? !

That's the World Tree!

How could anyone want to burn Him?! (Light Novel Base 7)

and many more.

Suddenly, everyone remembered what Lin Jiu'an had said before: "He is beautiful, but I can make him even more beautiful." Looking at the majestic and magnificent World Tree, which was like the most exquisite and wonderful work of art in the world, a thought couldn't help but come to mind.

"but."

Isn't it more interesting to do things that are challenging?

"and..."

It was as if Lin Jiu'an knew what they were thinking, and he spoke slowly from his mouth.

"The light emitted during the final burning of life is when all things are at their most beautiful."

Lin Jiu'an's words were full of ecstasy.