Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 852, The Master of the Soul Lamp

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

Igniting the Soul Lamp was no ordinary event. At least, for Shalira, it was quite extraordinary.

In the very moment the Soul Lamp ignited, she felt that the gazes directed at her grew much warmer.

Shalira was not unfamiliar with this kind of look: It was the way one looks at Family.

And now, these figures before her—each like Gods or Demons—were regarding her as one of their own.

“Golden Monkey, take Shalira to familiarize herself with the different worlds, and help her choose a blessed land for cultivation.” Yu Zi Yu instructed.

“Yes, Master,” Golden Monkey responded, smiling, as he gestured for Shalira to follow.

“Um… Lord Golden Monkey, there’s no need to be so polite…” Shalira, feeling flustered, waved her hands nervously.

Though she was not well-versed in worldly affairs, even she felt uneasy at how respectful Golden Monkey, a True God, was towards her. His politeness, tinged with a subtle hint of reverence, unsettled her.

“Haha…” Golden Monkey broke into laughter and explained, “Now, you are the Great Disciple of the Divine Tree. You represent Misty Mountains. Your status is one that is highly respected, and it’s only right for me to show you due reverence.”

As he said this, Golden Monkey’s gaze toward Shalira held a peculiar meaning.

She had risen to the top in one leap. Now, her status in Misty Mountains was equivalent to the Ten Great Divine Beasts. It was a remarkable achievement for a Zerg Queen.

However, on further thought, it was not that surprising.

Shalira was exceptionally talented from the start. Additionally, behind her stood a terrifying army capable of waging war across Stary Domains—the Zerg Army.

Given this, her rapid rise made sense.

It was not just her Innate Talent that elevated her position. It was also the undeniable fact that no one could ignore the Zerg Army backing her.

This was a transaction, an open and clear transaction.

By granting the Zerg Queen a high status, they gained the support of the Zerg Army. And in turn, this raised the overall combat strength of Misty Mountains by 30-40 percent.

And this figure was not an exaggerated figure. The Zerg Army, which had once engaged in guerrilla warfare against the Titan Stary Domain and the Angel Stary Domain, was truly formidable.

Unfortunately for them, they encountered Yu Zi Yu, an ultimate lifeform. A being who excelled at fighting large-scale battles.

Moreover, Yu Zi Yu possessed the Radiant Galaxy, a Dao-Protecting Artifact.

That was not even considering Yu Zi Yu’s astonishing level of Tier 6.

With combat power that spanned an entire realm and a natural affinity for group battles, Yu Zi Yu was able to suppress the Zerg Army.

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At that moment…

“Haha…” Watching Golden Monkey and Shalira slowly walk away, Yu Zi Yu let out a hearty laugh.

He had not expected the Soul Lamp ritual to go so smoothly.

What was even more important was that, with the resources of Misty Mountains, they had now successfully created seven Soul Lamps.

This meant Yu Zi Yu could extend this protection to six more individuals, ensuring their absolute loyalty.

Of course, in Golden Monkey’s eyes, this was not about ensuring loyalty. It was a genuine treasure, a second life.

Although it was unclear whether his intentions were sincere or not, Golden Monkey certainly seemed eager to ignite a Soul Lamp…

“One for Shalira, one for Golden Monkey, which means there are still five Soul Lamps left…” muttering to himself, Yu Zi Yu gazed at the six Soul Lamps still floating quietly in midair, his eyes flickering with thoughts.

[They are truly remarkable treasures. However, the resources required to create them is staggering. Just crafting these seven Soul Lamps had actually drained America’s stockpile of almost ten years…]

*Tsk…* Merely thinking about it made Yu Zi Yu feel a bit of heartache.

[And that did not even account for the fact that some of the resources were exceedingly rare. Apart from materials like Soul Wood and Soul Stone, which are already difficult to find, several other top-tier resources are needed—resources that even the treasure vaults of Misty Mountains could not supply…]

*Haaaaa…* Yu Zi Yu heaved a long sigh and accepted the reality.

[Soul Lamps, being Supreme Treasures, are naturally not something that can be mass-produced. Having seven of them is already more than enough. As the saying goes, whether as a person or a Tree, one should not be too greedy.]

However, Yu Zi Yu could not help but recall something Golden Monkey had mentioned: In the previous era, there was a top-tier Sect that had tens of thousands of Soul Lamps, illuminating the sky, like countless stars.

Later, when the Sect faced a catastrophe, the thousands of Soul Lamps combined into an Extreme Dao Artifact—the Myriad Soul Lamp, that ultimately held the catastrophe at bay.

This filled Yu Zi Yu with awe.

Each Soul Lamp housed a wisp of the Soul of a prodigy. The tens of thousands of Soul Lamps represented the Sect’s accumulation over millions of years.

According to Golden Monkey, when the Myriad Soul Lamp was activated, countless phantom figures of geniuses took a step forward. Together, they sealed a powerful enemy at the Realm of Hegemony.

This alone demonstrated the terrifying power of the Extreme Dao Artifact—the Myriad Soul Lamp. It also highlighted the profound mysteries of the Soul Lamp itself.

“No wonder Soul Lamps are considered the hallmark of top-tier Forces… They are the true foundation of a Force’s strength.” Chuckling in his heart, Yu Zi Yu pondered the allocation of the remaining five Soul Lamps.

[If used merely to ensure loyalty, it would be a waste of such valuable treasures. But looking at it from another perspective, isn’t it akin to giving someone a second life? Even if they were to die in battle, there would be a slim chance of resurrection through the Soul Lamp.]

As this thought crossed his mind, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes suddenly brightened as he reached a decision without a moment of hesitation, or even a shred of doubt.

Yu Zi Yu had always been concerned about the potential loss of his most trusted and capable subordinates. For that reason, he had been reluctant to assign them to do overly dangerous tasks.

But now… things were different.

If they ignited a Soul Lamp… even if something tragic were to happen, Yu Zi Yu could at least have a hope, a glimmer of faith to fuel his determination in pursuing his path.

Only by truly attaining the Dao could he reignite extinguished Soul Lamps and even draw out the wisps of their Souls to rebuild their bodies.

*Haaaa…* Exhaling a long, deep breath, Yu Zi Yu felt more certain in his decisions.

[Apart from Shalira and Golden Monkey, the other five Soul Lamps would belong to Nine Tails, Ling Er, Sarcosuchus, Zi Lian, and Little Tenth.]

Ling Er, as someone closest to Yu Zi Yu, was without question the highest priority.

As for Nine Tails, Sarcosuchus, Zi Lian, and Little Tenth… these were either Tier-5 True Gods or beings on the verge of stepping into Tier-5. Thus, they were naturally within Yu Zi Yu’s top considerations.

After all, it was only at Tier-5 that one truly possessed the capital to travel through space.

However, those who excelled in battle were also the ones most likely to die in war. Given their strength, their future interstellar battles posed the greatest danger. So naturally, they were prioritized.

As for Bull Demon, White Tiger, Golden Ant, and the likes, until they reached Tier-5, they would remain safe within the Nine Realms…

By the time they reached Tier-5, Yu Zi Yu estimated he would be able to craft more Soul Lamps.

As for Slytherin, who was on the verge of stepping into Tier-5, Yu Zi Yu was not worried about him. As someone with a part of the inheritance of an Eternal, his ability to survive was without a doubt.