"The Ultimate Wood is the source of all green life. Its wielder can not only command plants but also communicate telepathically with any plant in nature. Although they lack the convenient mobility of humans, they possess a Life Force that humans cannot compare to. And since they have life, they have intelligence. Xiao Chenzi, with this in mind, don’t you think the things you were worried about are no longer an issue?"
Profound Old Ghost glanced sideways with a smile. Seeing Mu Chen, who was lost in silent shock, his figure flickered and vanished like smoke...
"Communication..."
Snapping out of his daze, Mu Chen focused his will, and the countless towering trees around him began to tremble. Their branches and leaves brushed against each other, making a crisp rustling sound, as if they were exceptionally comfortable!
Looking at Mu Chen now, a faint green glow outlined his slender figure. The Green Leaf mark between his brows flickered in and out of sight, looking profoundly mysterious.
’Tree Spirits, can you hear my voice?’
After silently asking this in his heart, Mu Chen slowly opened his eyes, awaiting a response from these spirits of nature...
RUSTLE...
Just as Mu Chen had expected, after he sent his thought out, all the surrounding towering trees began to wave their branches, as if excitedly telling him that they could hear him!
Mu Chen smiled faintly, his eyes filled with deep delight. Now that he knew this characteristic of the Extreme Wood Attribute, Mu Chen was certain! This trial would be a breeze; it would resolve itself without a fight!
"Great Master of Wood Spirits, answering your call, Tongmu is at your service!"
In a trance, Mu Chen felt his consciousness suddenly ripple. A voice, ancient and tinged with majesty, entered his Sea of Souls.
’Who are you?’
Although the voice had appeared abruptly, Mu Chen instantly regained his composure.
"Great Master of Wood Spirits, I am the Sovereign of the Mist Forest, King Jingjin Tongmu."
The ancient voice rang out again, but the information contained in its words was enough to leave Mu Chen stunned.
’The Sovereign of the Mist Forest...’
"Great Master of Wood Spirits, may I ask for what purpose you have summoned us?" When Mu Chen remained silent for a moment, King Jingjin Tongmu asked again with reverence.
Mu Chen was startled for a moment before coming to a realization. ’Since King Jingjin Tongmu is the Sovereign of the Mist Forest, it must have a perfect grasp of everything that happens within it,’ he thought. ’Wouldn’t it be much faster to have it help me search for Mu Bingling and the other five?’
’Since I’ve already summoned them, I might as well ask.’
With that thought, Mu Chen quickly projected the appearances of Little Tiger, Mu Bingling, Mo Qing, Qing Lei, and Ye Shuangshuang, sending the images to King Jingjin Tongmu via his consciousness. He then said, "I have indeed disturbed you because I have a favor to ask. The people whose images I just sent are my family and loved ones. They were accidentally pulled into the Mist Forest through a Spatial Rift. The Mist Forest is fraught with danger, and I hope you can use your power to help me find them. Would that be possible?"
"Haha..." Upon hearing Mu Chen’s request, King Jingjin Tongmu let out a hearty laugh. This made Mu Chen think his request was impossible, and just as he was about to suggest another way it could help, King Jingjin Tongmu suddenly chuckled, "I was wondering what great matter it could be, but I didn’t expect something so simple. Great Master of Wood Spirits, leave it to me."
"My beloved subjects, show our Master the path he seeks!"
Following King Jingjin Tongmu’s great shout, the woods around Mu Chen actually parted on their own, forming three paths. Each path was formed by the interlocking branches of the trees, creating what looked like green tunnels leading to a distant shore... It was an incredibly magnificent sight!