Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 1053, The Garden of Eden

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

“Eastern Ocean Spring…” Yu Zi Yu muttered to himself, gazing at the vast sea before him.

This was the ocean of the east, the Eastern Ocean.

However, that was not its original name. Its true name was the Carina Ocean. As for the meaning behind the name, Yu Zi Yu neither understood nor cared to.

His prime goal was heading to the Small World where the Imperial Artifact slumbered—Eden.

With that thought, Yu Zi Yu, accompanied by the Fallen Angel, Avril, and the King of Knights, ventured deeper into the ocean.

*Booooooom…* As the trio took a step, the three figures, seemingly inverting time and space, vanished instantly from above the sea.

This was Teleportation, a basic application of Spatial Energy.

For Tier-5 or Tier-6 Transcendents, it was not uncommon to have some understanding of the applications of Spatial Energy.

However, few could compare to Yu Zi Yu’s Void Elf Form, which had already gathered the Marks of Principles and was potentially capable of condensing the Quintessence itself.

This was the difference between dabbling and mastery.

The two approaches to understanding and utilizing Space were on entirely different levels.

Yu Zi Yu’s Void Elf Form, having condensed the Principles of Space, had a profound grasp of Spatial Energy that far surpassed ordinary experts.

Though it might not provide an edge in battle against beings of the same tier, it was invaluable for travel.

…

At this moment, from within the depths of the Eastern Ocean…

*Roooooooaar…* A cry, neither draconic nor beastly, suddenly erupted from the silent abyss, prompting Yu Zi Yu to look toward the source.

Immediately, to his astonishment, he saw a terrifying creature emerging right ahead of him. The creature was bound by countless chains, and resembled no different than a Demonic Dragon. It exuded an overwhelming aura of malevolence, its visage grotesquely feral.

“Reporting to the Lord of Corruption, this is a Late-Stage Tier-5 Sin Dragon that the Angel Clan has sealed at the Eastern Ocean Spring…

With it guarding this place, other sea creatures dare not venture near the depths.”

As she introduced, Avril raised her hand, summoning a violet spear that gleamed with menacing brilliance.

“No need.” Yu Zi Yu waved his hand, stopping her. “Rather than you taking action, I know someone who would relish this Sin Dragon even more.”

As his words fell, Yu Zi Yu raised a single hand and made a sweeping motion.

*Swooooosh…* A swirling green vortex suddenly manifested, radiating an immense and terrifying aura.

From within the depths of the vortex, one could glimpse a pair of scarlet eyes, glowing like crimson lanterns, flickering ominously.

In the next moment…

*Rooooooaar…* A deafening roar resounded as an enormous serpent-like creature surged out of the vortex.

It resembled a colossal python, its body stretching for thousands of meters. Its scales were as hard as steel, its fangs razor-sharp, and thick black smoke billowed from its mouth and nostrils, carrying a pungent sulfurous stench. Its spine was covered in sharp, jagged spikes, further enhancing its monstrous appearance.

It was the King of the Deep Seam, Leviathan. He was a creature Yu Zi Yu had subdued on Earth. Since then, he had been nurtured within the Realm of Life.

Under the nourishment of the Realm of Life’s dense vitality, this peerless Sea Beast’s growth was astonishing. In just a few decades, he had reached the Intermediate-Stage of Tier 5.

Though his aura might be weaker than that of the Sin Dragon, his true strength was far harder to gauge.

Smiling faintly, Yu Zi Yu gave his command, “He is your prey…”

*Growl…* A resonant growl escaped Leviathan as a crimson light flashed deep within his eyes, and his aura surged dramatically.

The next moment…

*Boooooom…* The ocean roared as Leviathan lunged toward the distant Sin Dragon.

“Let’s go…” The corners of Yu Zi Yu’s lips curled upward, as he, along with Avril and the King of Knights, walked leisurely toward the deeper part of the ocean.

Ahead lay a spring, shimmering with a faint blue glow.

As for the Sin Dragon…

Just as it tried to intervene, Leviathan forced it into another corner of the ocean.

*Booooom, booooom, boooooom…* The waters churned violently, as massive waves rose into the sky, unleashing a tremendous force that made the entire ocean tremble.

Blood dyed the sea and a stench of carnage filled the air, as the primal savagery of a beastly clash unfolded.

This was a blood-soaked feast for Leviathan, which Yu Zi Yu watched with anticipation, a slight smile playing on his lips.

After all, the name Leviathan was not chosen lightly.

In legends, Leviathan was also known as the Serpent of Chaos or the Winged Serpent.

A Winged Serpent was the undisputed ruler of the deep seas.

Now, this little pet Yu Zi Yu had been raising had reached a critical point in his Bloodline. If he devoured the Sin Dragon, his bloodline might undergo another evolution. When that happened, this ‘pet’ of Yu Zi Yu would be ready to serve as a true deterrent, which Yu Zi Yu was really looking forward to.

However, he really did not have the time to focus on such matters.

*Tap…* With a single step, Yu Zi Yu and his companions arrived at the Eastern Ocean Spring.

“Avril…”

“Open the dimensional gate—now…” Raising her hand, Avril softly chanted in the Angel Clan’s ancient tongue.

As she spoke, Spiritual Energy surged, and streaks of violet light intertwined above the spring.

Within mere minutes, a massive and intricate portal took shape.

“Lord of Corruption… please.”

“En.” With a slight nod, Yu Zi Yu stepped through the portal.

…

The very moment Yu Zi Yu entered the portal…

*Boooooom…* A thunderous clap suddenly shook the eastern region of the Small World—Eden.

At the same time, at the center of Eden, on the famed Isle That Never Falls, countless auras surged skyward.

“Someone’s here, and they’re not from the Angel Clan. It seems most of the Angel Clan has already fallen.” A soft sigh broke the silence. It was the voice of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, the only entity capable of conversing with the True Spirit of the Imperial Artifact.

But while these two remained calm…

*Swish, Swish, Swish…* Streaks of light tore through the skies.

It was the Eden Guards, an elite legion of one hundred, each at the Demigod Realm.

Their leader was one of the Four Angel Kings.

Yet as these figures descended, Yu Zi Yu, who had already entered the Small World, did not even spare them a glance.

Rathere…

*Booooom, booooom, boooooom…* Thunderous explosions echoed in rapid succession, shaking the entire Small World to its core.

Their source? Countless branches, like colossal serpents, erupting from the earth and lashing toward the streaks of light.

Even the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil seemed to lose control over his own body.

“How is this possible?” A voice filled with disbelief rang out as one of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil’s branches suddenly morphed into a spear.

*Booooom…* With a deafening crash, the spear impaled an unsuspecting Angel King, nailing him against an ancient, Towering Tree.