Slime Immortal.

Chapter 192 Ancient Tree of Mystic Arts
“I would be delighted.” Chen Yu shook the gel up and down, nodding in agreement.

Iselin nodded slightly, pushed open the wooden door of the farmhouse, stepped onto the grassy ground covered with morning dew, and walked straight toward the path shaded by trees leading to the outer edge of the Roots Forest.

"Well……"

Little Ka was lying on the grass in the yard, idly poking at the ants in the grass with his paws, playing by himself.

Upon seeing Chen Yu emerge, it immediately perked up, took its short legs, and eagerly ran to Chen Yu's side, bending down to let him easily hop onto its back.

"Little Ka, let's go!"

"Kaka!"

Kawhi Leonard immediately gave chase.

On the tree-lined path, the golden morning light, like melting honey, spills onto the canopy above, making every green leaf seem to glow.

Occasionally, a few rays of sunlight would filter through the intertwined branches and leaves, casting shimmering spots of light on the lush green ground, making the dewdrops adorning the fluorescent mushrooms look exceptionally crystal clear.

Iselin walked ahead, staff in hand, her silver hair standing out against the interplay of dawn and greenery.

Behind him, Xiao Ka curiously surveyed the forest in the early morning, listening to the chirping of insects and birds. Realizing he had slowed down, he quickly caught up with the striking silver figure and soon reached the edge of the forest.

"Your Excellency, we've arrived," Iselin said without turning her head.

After hearing this, Xiao Ka unconsciously slowed down, giving Chen Yu time to observe his surroundings.

This is a relatively sparse woodland, which is also the area where the oak guardians usually live and keep watch.

Looking further out, to the west lies a swamp shrouded in a faint miasma and dense reeds, and in the distant forest, the shadowy outline of a castle can be vaguely seen.

This is the fortress that Chen Yu built on their only route to protect the tree spirits' territory and guard the dimensional rifts.

Looking eastward, the view is blocked by a dark brown rocky mountain range.

Beyond the narrow canyon pass known as "Stone Rift Pass" lies the goblin army's lair.

However, these loyal oak guardians face troubles far beyond swamps and goblins; sometimes they even have to drive away undead creatures that wander out from the depths of the Underdark.

Although they are not as ancient as war trees, they are still battle-hardened, and if you look closely at the bark, you can see all kinds of ugly, small burls and scars.

This is the medal that symbolizes protection.

Ahead, Iserly's steps seemed leisurely and slow, but she quickly passed through the oak guards that swayed their branches in greeting, and finally stopped in front of an oak tree with a rather peculiar shape.

What makes it special is that on some of the higher branches of this oak tree, there are clusters of silver oak leaves that look like they were cast by moonlight.

They reflect a soft and mysterious glow in the morning light, intertwining with the green leaves to create a strange and harmonious beauty.

Iseryn gently placed her palm on the rough bark of the silver oak tree, closed her eyes, concentrated, and carefully sensed the state of the energy circuits inside the trunk.

A moment later, she opened her eyes.

"The energy circuit is complete, and the alchemical formula has achieved dynamic equilibrium. If that mysterious energy works, it should theoretically be able to form a perfect energy cycle with Faldorn."

Faldon?

Does this silver oak tree have a name?

He was still admiring the oak tree, which shimmered silver in the sunlight, when Icelyn said earnestly:
"Before conducting the experiment, I would like to confirm with you what type and intensity of magical effects these magical leaves you provided can produce?"

These talismans?
Chen Yu thought about it and realized there seemed to be quite a few tricks up his sleeve.

For example, the "Green Vine Talisman" commonly found in wood-type talismans is more similar to the simplest natural magic, "Tree Vine Entanglement".

However, unlike the "Tree Vine Entanglement" which requires the help of a plant entity to perform, the "Green Vine Talisman" can create a tree vine energy entity out of thin air.

In addition, there is the "Eternal Spring Talisman" which can heal injuries.

The "Wooden Lightning Strike Talisman" summons blue lightning and may have an additional deterrent effect on evil monsters.

This technique, known as the "Spring Breeze Charm," stimulates the vitality of medicinal herbs on a small scale, causing them to grow rapidly and potentially providing a calming effect on the mind.

The "Temple of Springtime for All Trees" can temporarily elevate the life level and activity of plants within a certain range, and can even temporarily give ordinary plants an aggressive nature or produce special effects.

To make it easier for Iserline to understand, he replaced the names of these talismans with similar spell names, such as Entangling Vines, Healing Spell, Lightning Spell, Plant Growth, Higher Plant Growth...

Iseline looked thoughtful.

If the concept of Rune Oak Guardians is successfully realized, it means that the Treant unit, originally positioned as a melee tank and physical damage dealer, could potentially be transformed into a mage unit capable of casting spells from a distance.

This may well be the first trial ever conducted on an ancient tree.

She was surprised by her own thoughts and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

This young lord may not realize what the creation of a high-level unit similar to the Ancient of War means.

That is an ancient power that only the Ancient Tree Council could possibly possess.

Iseline calmed her agitated emotions, gently patted the trunk of the Silverleaf Oak, and called out, "Faldon."

The oak guardian named Faldorn seemed to understand, emitting a low hum as it slowly lowered its branches to within Iselin's reach.

Iserline took a crystal bottle containing a viscous potion from her small bag and carefully poured it onto the branches of Faldorn.

Then, using a soft feather brush, carefully and evenly soak every inch of bark and every vein of leaf in the solution.

Under Chen Yu's gaze, complex and exquisite magical circuits gradually appeared where the potion flowed.

These circuits, like living blood vessels and nerves, are densely packed throughout Faldon's branches and even extend faintly towards the trunk and roots, forming a complete energy conduction system.

Once the preparations were complete, Iserly opened her palm, and the five magical leaves seemed to be attracted by the energy circuits on Faldorn's body, swaying and floating up on their own, merging with the branch.

It looks like it was originally growing there, which is quite magical.

After completing this crucial step, Iseline took a few steps back.

Looking up at the tall silver oak tree in front of her, her tone unconsciously carried a sense of reminiscence and emotion.

"It's called Faldorn. It was a seed that a rather enlightened elder gave me privately when I left the Ancient Tree Council. It's grown so tall now."

"Silverleaf oak, a peculiar tree species, is said to be a descendant of the sacred oak that was watered by the moonlight well in ancient times,"

Pointing to the silver leaves, she explained, "This silver color is a symbol of its noble bloodline, but unfortunately, the bloodline of the seed I obtained is not pure."

Interestingly, some human adventurers who strayed into this place also encountered Faldorn by chance and called it a miracle.

"The legend of the Silver Oak seems to have quietly spread among those adventurers."

Chen Yu thought back and realized that some fragmented adventure logs did mention a guild or expedition group called "Silver Oak" in the outpost ruins. So that's where the root of the problem lies.

His thoughts flashed by, and he came back to his senses, raising his round head. He and Iselin looked up at the tall oak tree guarding the scene, observing its changes.

Once the magical leaves were fully connected to the energy circuit, Faldorn's entire trunk trembled slightly, and it began to actively absorb and release the sparse spiritual energy around it in a unique rhythm. A faint spiritual light naturally emanated from its body, making it appear even more sacred.

What's even more surprising is that the leaves on its body, which were originally a mixture of silver and green, are now being painted with an even larger area of ​​silver at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Did it work?" Iselin asked in a low voice.

"No, something is missing."

Chen Yu could sense that every pore of Faldon was thirsting for spiritual energy, but the spiritual energy here was far too weak to allow it to complete its transformation.

He decided to lend it a hand.

[Hishu Ryu, Part 1]

The phantom of the sapling of the Tree of Hishuron flashed by, and the next moment, the land where Faldoren was rooted seemed to be infused with boundless vitality.

The soil instantly became as fertile as black jade, and its roots frantically absorbed the magic and spiritual energy it contained.

After an unknown amount of time, as if breaking through a certain critical point, the last green leaf on Faldorn was finally completely dyed into a dazzling silver.

At the same time, the light and shadow in Chen Yu's vision distorted and quickly condensed into a semi-transparent panel:
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Reputation Title: Mystic Ancient Tree Sapling

Acquisition Requirements: The Oak Guardian must construct a complete energy circuit that connects to the magical leaves and absorb enough arcane energy to complete its transformation, thereby touching the essence of nature.

Title effect:

1. Reputation Mark: The name "Arcane Ancient Tree" is known among the Nature faction and the Elven race, bringing either reverence or doubt.

2. Oak Tree Magic: Can solidify magical leaves into permanent magical carriers, allowing you to control arcane energy at will.

3. Accumulation over time: The power of the secret technique naturally increases with the passage of time, and lifespan is directly proportional to strength.

Note: This is the intersection of nature and esoteric wisdom. When the Oak Guardian comprehends the essence of energy, he embarks on an esoteric path that transcends war.

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"The Mystic Ancient Tree..."

Chen Yu subconsciously uttered the name.

Iselin was taken aback at first, then chuckled and said, "This name is indeed very fitting."

This power is neither purely derived from bloodline nor is it the same as traditional arcane magic; calling it "mysticism" is just right.

So they succeeded?

Has it opened up a new path that the guardians of the oak trees have never taken before?

Unbelievable.

The whole process went much more smoothly than she had anticipated.

When did discovering knowledge about ancient trees become so easy?

Iselin suddenly felt a slight sense of disorientation, as if she were in a dream.

But soon, her attention was drawn to Faldon, who was filled with joy at being reborn.

The newly grown ancient tree sapling was swaying its branches, eagerly testing its newly acquired magical powers.

Healing Techniques

A gentle, vibrant green light flowed like water into its scars, and the ugly burls peeled off at a visible speed, revealing new, tender bark growing underneath.

Then, it slightly raised the branch bearing the runes, its posture solemn, like a pilgrim performing a sacred prayer.

[Summoning Thunder]

A faint crackling sound filled the air as purple plasma rapidly gathered at the tips of the branches, then burst forth as a blinding blue lightning bolt.

"boom!!!"

With a loud bang, a solid rock about half a person's height was instantly blasted into pieces, sending debris flying everywhere.

Furthermore, it seems that due to the special properties of the "Mystic Ancient Tree," the power of this lightning bolt is significantly greater than that of the original Wood Lightning Strike Talisman.

This is undoubtedly a mage of elite professional level.

Chen Yu's eyes lit up when he saw it.

The advantage of Arcane Ancients is that, theoretically, more can be cultivated as long as there are suitable Oak Guardians and sufficient resources.

And if he cultivates enough ancient trees, he could even build an entire army of ancient trees.

"Iserline, how long does it take to complete an alchemical ritual like Faldorn?"

Iselin snapped out of her reverie and shook her head slightly: "It's not a matter of time; the key is that the ancient resin that can draw this kind of energy circuit is extremely rare."

"This resin is only produced by certain ancient tree species that are blessed by nature. It is very difficult to collect and refine. Even the Root Forest can only produce a small amount in a year."

"The ancient resin in the territory has been exhausted in order to carry out this experiment for Faldor. If we want to continue drawing, we must buy it from outside, especially from the more exclusive nature elf tribes."

She cautioned, "I hope you're mentally prepared; this material is...quite expensive on the market."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu was immediately troubled.

Well... indeed, great power always comes at a high price.

This is yet another bottomless money pit project.

No, the national treasury is really about to collapse; we must find ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.

No, it's mainly about open source! We need to raise money!
Just as Chen Yu was fretting over the nearly empty national treasury, news suddenly came from the Eastern Swamp.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Sharptooth is here again, saying something about 'important intelligence and further cooperation intentions,' and wants to have a face-to-face chat with you. Another Sharptooth fellow came with him."

Sharp teeth?
Chen Yu was taken aback at first, then he realized what was happening.

The great traitor... ugh, I mean, their respected and generous vampire ally has arrived again.

This is fantastic news!

Chen Yu instantly felt his mood brighten, and his round body swayed slightly with joy.

Hehe, thanks to Sir Casimir, and to that new friend...

They came all this way to give him glittering gold coins and precious magical materials; how could he possibly accept that?

(End of this chapter)