Narcita understood it all.
Nashida knelt down and prayed.
"Great World Tree, I am very sorry that you have to undergo such a change because of my incompetence."
"No, the emergence of complex problems is inevitable, so the birth of true consciousness is inevitable, regardless of whether the end has done its best. Now, the four elements are in place, and the purification process begins."
The Great Compassionate Tree King and the Grass God lost their ability to observe before they could react.
They only felt an incomparable power surging in the World Tree, penetrating every branch and root, cleansing everything and sweeping away all filth.
After a moment, vision returned.
What appeared before the twin girls was a giant tree that was even more vast and pure, exuding a majestic aura that made people feel at ease and worshipful.
"Praise the World Tree Master." ×2
The two lolita praised in unison.
……
At the same time, outside.
The three great gods in Sumi simultaneously sensed the macroscopic changes taking place in this land.
The polluted air is disappearing, and the earth is exuding the clear power of life.
"It seems that we have made it. Fortunately, the worst case scenario has not happened."
Zhong Li sighed, and his tense expression relaxed.
The same is true for the Thunder movie. As the seven gods, they all know the meaning of the world tree, and the changes at this moment are indeed good news for Teyvat.
Seeing the reactions of her two seniors, Wendy also patted her chest, looking relieved.
After waiting for a long time, the disappeared grass god reappeared in front of the three gods.
He still looked a little nervous and pitiful, but now he seemed much more relaxed than before.
"Thanks to the help of the Rock God, the World Tree is now safe. The Great Compassionate Tree King did not completely purify the World Tree, but she also left behind the power to stop the spread of pollution. The puzzle she gave me prevented all foreign objects from entering the World Tree, including me."
Nashida, in a tone as if she was explaining the situation to everyone, held out the Heart of the Rock God with both hands, stood on tiptoe, and respectfully returned it to Zhong Li.
"The Great Compassionate Tree King stopped you?"
"Yes. But this is actually to protect me, to protect the only existence that can still purify the World Tree. If I step into the World Tree prematurely when I am not mature enough, I will be corroded by the pollution and dragged into the abyss. That would be the real despair of Teyvat. For being able to resolve the crisis, I think the person we need to thank most is the Great Compassionate Tree King."
These words explain her inaction.
It's not that she doesn't want to protect the World Tree, but the Great Compassionate Tree King left a plan, and she must wait until she is mature enough before she can go in and purify the pollution.
Zhong Li and Lei Dianying's blood pressure gradually dropped after hearing this. Since it was the arrangement left by the Great Compassionate Tree King, it was not considered as dereliction of duty, and the nature of the problem was not that serious.
At least, there is no need to change the grass god for the time being.
Zhong Li raised his hand, but did not take the Heart of God. Instead, he said:
"In other words, you still need an extra Heart of God to be able to freely enter and exit the World Tree and fulfill your duty to maintain the World Tree? If so, I can temporarily lend my Heart of God to the Grass God until you can fulfill your mission on your own."
"No, no, no. I needed your Heart of God to solve the mystery of the Great Compassionate Tree King. Now that the mystery has been solved, I have also gained the knowledge and ability to purify the World Tree. Your Heart of God is no longer needed, so please take it back. Don't worry, there is no barrier between me and the World Tree anymore, and I can enter and protect it at any time."
Nashida quickly declined and stood on tiptoe even harder to raise the Heart of God higher.
Zhong Li still frowned.
After Nashida continued for a while, she suddenly understood something. It was as if she had figured something out, or as if someone had reminded her of something.
Then she smiled.
The next second, countless people in Xumi City stopped their actions and watched themselves prostrating themselves in the direction of Jingshan Palace with conscious eyes.
"Greetings to the God of Rock! Greetings to the God of Thunder! Greetings to the God of Wind!"
"Greetings..."
The unanimous worship could be heard in every street and every building.
Wendy added at the right moment: "It's not just Sumi Castle, but the entire rain forest that is paying homage to this place."
Then, Zhong Li and Lei Ying finally stopped frowning.
Zhong Li took over his Heart of God.
"I believe that the Grass God is capable of governing Xumi, and I also believe that you can protect the World Tree... But I hope that this kind of thing will not happen again. I am really sorry for disturbing the Grass God and your kingdom with my sudden visit this time. Next time, I will prepare a banquet in Liyue and formally apologize to the Grass God and Xumi. I hope that this incident will not affect the friendship between our four countries."
"No, no, no, it's Sumi and I who want to thank you all. Without your help, I don't know how long I would have to meditate to solve the puzzle and then resolve the difficulties of the World Tree and Sumi. I should be the one thanking the three seniors."
Nashida said very kindly, without showing any dissatisfaction.
She very politely shook hands with the three gods one by one and thanked them one by one, really trying not to get rid of the anger she had when she came with Lei.
Then, the three gods said goodbye to each other formally and left in the form of light.
Afterwards, Nashida stood where she was, having lifted her control over the people of all of Sumi, and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Finally it's solved. Tree King, is what I just did okay?"
[Very good. You have learned enough knowledge and can do things well. You are now a qualified god.]
"No, no, no. Without your help and the World Tree, I still can't do anything right now... I will continue to work hard. And, even if I'm not mature yet, it's my responsibility to guide this country and protect the World Tree. I won't evade it anymore."
Two generations of grass gods communicate in their inner world.
At this time, in the Palace of Purity, Azar, who had been controlled by Nashida to enter and release the imprisoned Thumbbreaker, finally walked out with trembling steps.
When he saw Nashida standing on the platform and looking up at the sky, his knees weakened and he fell to the ground powerlessly. He knew that he was powerless to resist. How could he resist a god who could control everyone with just a thought and had already broken free from his constraints?
Nashida turned around and looked at him, calmly but without mercy.
"Great Sage Azar, when I was meditating and comprehending the truth of the World Tree, I went against God's will and acted in a perverse way, causing disasters to spread across the land of Sumi. As a result, the three ancient gods gathered in Sumi to question the God of Grass. You will be held responsible for this and will be judged."
The matter of the World Tree cannot be spread outside the Seven Gods, but this time the Three Gods suppressed Sumi Castle, so there must be a reasonable explanation. The Great Sage Azar is a suitable explanation.
Hazard fell completely to the ground, unable to move.
And Nashida has already looked towards Sumi City, seeing the city as a free person, feeling unfamiliar.
Humans are really complicated creatures.
There are elves like Dina Zede and Nero who are so cute that she wants to hold them in her hands.
There are also people like Hazard who are selfish and arrogant, and it is not innocent for them to be blamed.
Humans still need guidance.
In the past, she had been trapped in prison and had not fulfilled this responsibility. But now, she had to do it. Surprisingly, Nashida was not too uneasy at the moment, but more excited and expectant.
【Notice, the World Tree naturally represents the continent of Teyvat and all living things, and its position of maintaining the earth and all living things will never change. Sky Island is consistent with this position, but it will not be consistent forever. Under the influence of time, opposition is an inevitable event. Therefore, the existence of the World Tree consciousness and the survival of the first terminal should not be spread. 】
Nashida remembered the last order from Lord Worldtree.
Yes, their world trees naturally represent the earth and all living things, and are eternal and unchanging, but this is not the case on Sky Island.
When Nashida looked up and saw the sky island in the distance for the first time, she felt less awe and more hidden worry and vigilance.
If one day we have to take the same stance... protecting the land and its people will be Nashida's unchanging choice.
Chapter 61 This is not the end
"Morax, is this the end of the matter?"
The three gods returned to the sky above Liyue. Lei Dianying looked back in the direction of Sumi, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, looking worried.
To some extent, both she and the Grass God were bullied by their people, but their natures were completely different.
The Thunder movie was closed by his own decision. Even so, the three magistrates could only conceal information and carefully guide the generals. When the Thunder God opened his eyes, everyone in Inazuma, even the rebellious Umijima, would only recognize the sword in her hand, and there would be no second sound.
The Grass God is different. She was truly abandoned by her people and imprisoned for five hundred years. Such a weak and incompetent God would be fine in other countries, but in Sumi, the place closest to the World Tree, the God could not feel at ease.
Zhong Li shook his head.
"Of course not. Wendy, you are the Lord of Thousand Winds, and you have the most sensitive ears and eyes. For the next period of time, please pay attention to the movements of the Grass God and Xumi. If she can't even handle the problems of Xumi, it proves that she is also unqualified for the mission of protecting the World Tree... Based on her performance, I will decide whether to summon the Seven Gods to Sky Island to discuss the rotation of the Grass God."
The seemingly rational and gentle Rock God, at this moment, showed admirable courage.
Zhong Li's calm and steady demeanor made Lei Dianying feel relieved and he nodded.
"I understand. Inazuma is too far away from Sumi, and I don't have the power to observe from a distance. In this case, the performance of the Grass God in the future will be judged by you two. If it is confirmed that the Grass God is not competent, I will respond to the call of the Rock God and go to Sky Island together to carry out the Grass God's succession."
……
[In the eyes of the three gods, you have temporarily solved the current troubles of the World Tree and have initially proved your ability. But this is not the end, it is just the beginning. From what I know about that martial god, he will continue to pay attention. If you can't handle Xumi's affairs beautifully and leave him speechless, then... it's possible that he will summon the seven gods to Sky Island to initiate the draft god change.]
Sumi, Nashida, who was thinking about the direction of governance, received a reminder from the Great Compassionate Tree King.
Nashida was startled.
"That is, I have to be fast and make no mistakes."
[That's right. Once Sky Island intervenes, I'm afraid that the existence of Lord World Tree and me may not be hidden. Even if it's for Lord World Tree's request, Nashida, you must deal with the Xumi issue properly.]
"I understand. But I have no experience at all. If there are any omissions, please help me."
[This is natural. As the end of the world tree, you and I are one. I will do my best to help you. These broken stalls must be cleaned up as soon as possible, and Sky Island must not have the opportunity to pay attention to the world tree. This is not only for Sumire, but also for the long-term continuation of the people of Teyvat. ]
The Great Compassionate Tree King said meaningfully.
Sky Island still protects the earth and all living things, but will they always be like this? No one can say for sure.
According to Mr. World Tree, probabilistic events will become inevitable under the catalysis of time.
Maybe that kind of inevitability won't happen in the next 100 or 200 years, but what about 1,000 or 10,000 years?
The only thing that is certain is that the World Tree is equal to the earth and all living things, and its position is eternal and unchanging. In this case, there is only one answer for them who care about the earth and all living things, whether to choose Sky Island or the World Tree.
[Be vigilant of Sky Island and protect the secrets of the World Tree Master. This is not for now, but for the future of all living beings. ]
"Yes, Great Compassionate Tree King."
[In addition, after consolidating the position of the Grass God, it is advisable to visit other countries more often to understand the personalities of the six gods. Once a change occurs, we need to know which gods will stand on the side of the World Tree Master and which gods will resolutely follow Sky Island. Who will be an ally and who will be an inevitable enemy, this is also a question that must be verified. ]
"Yes, I understand."
Nashida was very happy.
At the same time, they suddenly realized that Xumi was already in a different position from the other six nations. They obeyed the order of Sky Island because Sky Island was still in line with the World Tree, not because of anything else. At present, this was probably fundamentally different from the other six nations.
After the Great Compassionate Tree King gave Nashida some advice, her intuition suddenly reached the depths of the desert.
【Allies...】
Apep the Grass Dragon, an ancient dragon that does not suffer wear and tear, an ally of Amon, an immortal being that lives in pain after swallowing forbidden knowledge.
Now that the World Tree has cleaned up all the filth, the forbidden knowledge has also disappeared. The grass dragons that have formed a symbiotic relationship with the forbidden knowledge will probably fall into an even more painful situation under such changes.
Will the dragon stand on the side of the World Tree Master? This is still unknown.
But at least, He is more hostile to Sky Island.
The Great Compassionate Tree King was thinking about something, but he put it aside for the time being. Right now, it was more important to help the Little Grass God to turn back the chaos of Sumi and not give the Six Gods and Sky Island the opportunity to replace the Grass God.
……
After getting the solution from Rock God, Raiden Shadow temporarily put aside his worries about the World Tree.
Only then did she have time to focus her attention on Wendy, carefully sizing up this charming and attractive younger generation.
"Hmm? Your Majesty the Thunder God?"
The young, uncrowned God of Wind blinked his clear blue eyes and revealed a sweet and charming smile.
Raiden Ying responded with a serious nod.
"You are very good."
The young demon god, who was born not long ago, was able to replace Barbatos and accompany him in handling such a major event as the World Tree, without any mistakes during the whole process. And from the words of the Rock God, it is not difficult to see that he has already recognized the ability of this younger generation.
An excellent future colleague, this is how Lei Cinema evaluated him.
'So, when Barbatos falls, you can rest assured, right? I wonder if you felt this much at ease when your sister entrusted her dream to me before she fell asleep? You must still be worried about whether I can do it well.'
God is the same as man. Once God has something that he is extremely concerned about, it is easy for him to suddenly associate that concern with many irrelevant details.
So, Raiden looked towards Inazuma subconsciously.
Zhong Li originally wanted to invite this old friend to sit down for a cup of tea and reminisce about the past. But when he saw Lei's actions, he realized something and said:
