Global Lords: My Species Can Mutate

Chapter 560: Chapter 554: Space-Time Ferry, the World Tree’s Lament

”Registration fee is one million Demon Crystals.”

A voice devoid of emotion echoed in the center of the plaza.

After over half an hour of waiting, Lin You and Li Ke finally successfully registered for the Origin Conference and received a conference token.

”Number 999 of Tier Ten, huh?”

Lin You looked at the black, gold-embellished token in his hand, with a look of surprise on his face.

He didn’t expect that even coming so early, they were placed so far back in line.

This is just Tier Ten; it’s unimaginable how many people are attending the Origin Conference this time.

”Hehe, I got the exact number 1000.”

At this moment, Li Ke also completed his registration and came over with his number card.

”Although it’s a bit expensive, I heard that with this conference token, you can stay for three days in the Life Ferry under the World Tree for free. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. Brother You, do you want to go check it out together?”

”Life Ferry? What’s that?” Lin You asked, puzzled.

”It’s a simulated combat space developed on the World Tree. It’s said that ten days inside equate to just one day outside. It can be used to hone combat skills and skill coordination. I happened to come across it while wandering around the city yesterday.”

”Is there such a place?”

Upon hearing this, Lin You’s eyes instantly lit up.

What he desperately needed now was time.

A time flow speed of ten to one, three days would equal thirty days. This news excited him even more than the Seed of the World.

Because the Seed of the World was too far out of reach, with so many Great Emperors and Tier Eleven powerhouses vying for it, it seemed irrelevant to him.

But the extra time was different.

At his current rate of acquiring 300 Faith Fruits per day, he could definitely enhance his physical attributes to the max, and maybe even have some left over!

”Where is this place?” he asked quickly.

His excitement made Li Ke pause momentarily.

Then he immediately reacted and pointed to the towering giant tree at the center of Origin City:

”It’s at the base of the World Tree. I purposely went to take a look yesterday. It seems like it only opens during the annual Origin Conference, and you need a conference token to enter. It’s considered a bonus for registration.”

”Great, let’s go there now.”

Lin You had just found out that the Origin Conference would commence in three days, giving him just enough time to spend three days inside.

Only a fool would waste such a rare opportunity.

After all, the seal of the Demon Plane would completely collapse in a year, and he must seize any opportunity for rapid growth.

So quickly, under Li Ke’s guidance, he mounted a flying mount and headed toward the core city district of Origin City, which is the direction of the World Tree.

Flying was not prohibited in the outer city district of Origin City.

Only when reaching the core city district, the area built on the World Tree, flying was prohibited, as the Guardian Race considered it a desecration of the World Tree.

And so they flew for over ten minutes.

It was not until then that they finally crossed the outer city area and entered the inner city district of Origin City.

After passing several majestic roots like mountains, they finally arrived above a bustling vine platform.

”Brother You, we’re here.”

Li Ke turned back and shouted, leading the descent.

Lin You followed closely behind, landing with him on that plaza.

It was then that he deeply felt the grandeur and vastness of the World Tree.

Just the sprawling roots alone seemed like mountain ranges.

The intertwining, massive trunk stretched into the vast void, exuding a boundless primordial aura.

The intense pressure almost made it hard for him to breathe.

”I can feel it; he’s in pain now.”

Lingxi, who was always beside Lin You, spoke sorrowfully.

She flew in a circle in the air, eventually landing on a gigantic root nearby, gently reaching out to touch it, then slowly closing her eyes, as if feeling something.

Lin You was just about to inquire further.

Yet suddenly, an unexpected change occurred!

The previously motionless World Tree, seemingly sensing the Flower Spirit Royal Family’s comfort from Lingxi, suddenly began to sway slightly, emitting a lamentation that resonated throughout the heavens and earth.

Incredibly low and unbearably painful.

Causing the entire Origin City and even the entire Life Realm to tremble slightly.

”What’s going on? Why does it seem like I heard something wailing?”

”I heard it too. It seems to be coming from the World Tree!”

”It’s the World Tree! The World Tree is wailing!”

Whether in the outer city district, inner city district, or even the core city district, everyone invariably looked up toward the direction of the World Tree.

In the sky above, leaves cascaded down, transforming into wisps of life aura that sprinkled upon the vast land below.

Almost like spreading its last rays of dusk.

Even the Great Emperors resting at the tree crown manifested one after another, their faces filled with astonishment as they encountered the senior ancestor of the Guardian Race walking out of a pavilion, furrowing his brow.

”Elder Qin, what happened?”

The Dragon Emperor inquired first, promptly voicing the concerns of all the Great Emperors.

”Alas...” Elder Qin sighed, his eyes full of helplessness, ”To be honest with you all, this World Tree, which supports the entire Life Realm... its lifespan is nearing its end.”

”He’s in pain, unable to continue supporting this world...”

The same words were also uttered by Lingxi beneath the World Tree at this moment.

She slowly opened her eyes, released her hand from the root, her expression downcast.

”He just told me that this will probably be the last time he helps the people of this world. Once he dies, this world will completely turn into a Netherworld.”

Wait.

Netherworld?

Hearing Lingxi’s words, Lin You was startled, as if he had grasped an important piece of information.

Could it be that...

Life and Death Reincarnation is not as he understood it, as three separate Realms.

But rather a process gradually leading to destruction?!

Thinking of this, his expression became even more uncertain.

However, before he could think further, Li Ke’s voice came again.

”Brother You, why did you suddenly stop? The Space-Time Ferry is about to start.”

A shout pulled Lin You back from his thoughts, reminding him of his purpose for coming here.

As for the matter of Life and Death Reincarnation, he could only slowly inquire about it later.

”Let’s go, we’ll talk later after we go down. Once our power becomes stronger, there’ll definitely be a way to save him.” He turned to comfort Lingxi beside him.

”Thank you, Master.” Lingxi nodded slightly, restoring her usual elegant and dignified royal demeanor, ”We, the Plant race, are meant to bloom for life. He has completed his mission well, and is the pride of our race.”

”Bloom for life, huh?” Lin You muttered to himself, as if he had heard this phrase somewhere before.

However, he didn’t think much about it, directly let the Jade Dragon King descend onto the vine platform below, and join Li Ke.

Meanwhile, he summoned Lingxi and the Jade Dragon King back, allowing them to rest in the Origin Space.

”Brother You, look quickly, the tree hollow ahead is the entrance to the Space-Time Ferry. It’s said to lead directly to the vicinity of the World Tree’s core, allowing the Time Flow Speed to become extremely fast.”

Li Ke pointed to the edge of the platform, at a large tree hollow covered by the Life Light Curtain on the World Tree trunk, appearing somewhat excited.

Obviously.

He didn’t seem to dislike the monotonous battle practice as he showed; actually, he still valued improving his own power very much, though he was used to being carefree.

Lin You didn’t think much, immediately headed toward that heavily guarded tree hollow with him, as more and more people gathered around.

”This time during the Space-Time Ferry, I must raise my power by one Level.”

”Haha, I also plan to upgrade my Superpower Level inside to secure a spot at the Origin Conference.”

”Exactly, at least to defeat those outsiders!”

On the entire platform, most were natives from the Life Realm, ranging from Tier Six to Tier Eleven.

Due to differing Rules, they could absorb Energy through battle to enhance their Superpower Level.

While the Lords of the Ten Thousand Realms mainly gain power from developing Territory and cultivating Species, so Time compression doesn’t have that much effect on them.

After all, no matter how long the time inside, only three days pass outside.

In such a short time, how much can a Territory change?

Only those who wished to hone their combat awareness and Species coordination would come over.

To avoid conflict, Lin You and Li Ke didn’t linger much, swiftly passed through the crowd, showed their Conference Token to the guards, and walked directly into the light curtain inside the tree hollow.

Swoosh!

The light illuminated.

Lin You only felt a twist in space, soon finding himself on a vast plain.

Mountains, water, and sunlight surrounded him, resembling a real world. Meanwhile, some alerts sounded in his ears.

[Esteemed Lord, you have entered the special space: Space-Time Ferry]

[The Time Flow Speed of this space is ten times that of outside, you can set the surrounding environment and simulate any opponent for training at will, and you won’t actually die.]

[The Space-Time Ferry lasts for a total of 30 days, during which you may leave at any time, and it will be deemed as giving up the opportunity to enter the space.]

As Li Ke said, the speed inside is ten times faster than outside.

Three days outside, thirty days inside, plus the simulation battle function, truly magical.

As the alert ended, a 30-day countdown also appeared at the top of Lin You’s view interface.

”Alright, everyone come out and practice battling.”

Lin You didn’t waste time, immediately summoned all ten Royal Family members.

With a swoosh, the entire plain became lively.

”Master, I want to challenge a Tier Ten Peak opponent.”

Shadowless, upon appearing, immediately volunteered his suggestion.

Since gaining intelligence, their battles are no longer like Ordinary Species that only follow standardized Skills, so honing combat techniques is also very useful for them.

”Master, I also want a powerful opponent, the strongest to attack.” Cyan Gang’s deep voice followed.

Then the other Royal Family members started voicing their desired training opponents.

”Alright, alright, one at a time, I’ll arrange it for you.”

To their eager requests, Lin You naturally wouldn’t refuse.

Immediately conjured the operation interface, arranged opponents according to their wishes, and allocated ten zones for them as practice fields.

Fortunately, the space here is large enough, no need to worry about insufficient area.

After setting up their practice fields, Lin You also independently came to a piece of empty land in the corner of the plain to start his own 30-day arduous training.