I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

This video is quite long, almost six minutes. The uploader is an outdoor exploration streamer. After Lu Ban became popular, many such streamers sprang up like mushrooms after rain. Some go to abandoned kindergartens, playgrounds, and hospitals to explore, while others go to the wild and livestream wilderness survival in the mountains. Some of these streamers emphasize authenticity, naturalness, and complete realism, while others do some unnecessary things beforehand for the sake of the show. Opinions are mixed.

This streamer seems to be a relatively genuine one. Qin Tiantian had also seen his previous videos, which were all about camping in scenic spots and popularizing knowledge about the natural environment. He could be considered an environmental streamer, and this hands-on approach to popularizing science is far superior to some environmentalist girls.

What's in Jiangcheng Mountain?

Qin Tiantian was confused. She only knew that Lu Ban had a live-action entertainment project over there, and there was still a long queue. As for what was on the mountain, she had no idea.

When she was in school, she heard from local classmates that Jiangcheng Mountain was supposedly haunted, but she just thought of it as a strange tale that exists in every place and didn't take it to heart.

The video begins with screenshots of news articles from various websites.

[A towering tree suddenly sprouted on Jiangcheng Mountain overnight—was it a prank by netizens or a mysterious revival?]

Local elders say the tree has been there for a long time and they have reported it to the relevant local authorities, but have not received a response.

Netizens are discussing the matter enthusiastically, jokingly saying that the tree was planted by Lu Ban (a legendary figure known for his cunning and resourcefulness).

Experts say these types of trees could not possibly grow that large, and the possibility is that it is related to recent marine nuclear radiation.

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"Recently, the giant tree that suddenly appeared in Jiangcheng Mountain has become a topic of discussion among many netizens. So how did this tree appear, and what kind of tree is it? Let me find out for you."

He was holding an action camera, seemingly while hiking.

The road leading up Jiangcheng Mountain is winding and tortuous; only a few clips were shown in the video.

"Look, this is an abandoned village. It must have been uninhabited for a long time, as the walls are covered with moss."

"It seems the residents left in a hurry; you can still see pots and pans left behind."

"I wonder if this place has anything to do with that tree."

The anchor quickly zoomed out.

Among the lush green trees, there stood a towering tree.

In the past, the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees that Qin Tiantian had seen only covered one courtyard, but now, the canopy of this tree actually covers the entire Jiangcheng Mountain.

The contrast between this large tree and the mountains is like a lush banyan tree growing in a small flowerpot; this abruptness even evokes a sense of fear.

Do such trees really exist in the world?

Is this really something that can be present in this world?

The trunk of this tree was already quite thick to look at, but when the streamer arrived at the foot of the tree, he was even more astonished.

Normally, trees of this size should be protected by the relevant authorities and people should not be allowed to approach them.

But now, the tree is not fenced off, and many tourists are surrounding it.

This is because there is simply no way to isolate it.

The trunk of this giant tree is thick and its size is larger than the world's largest stadium. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can't even see the end of it. Even if a wildfire were to burn it, it would be difficult to destroy it in the slightest.

Faced with such life, all humankind is insignificant and powerless.

"We've finally reached the highest point of Jiangcheng Mountain. It's so amazing, my family and I are amazed."

The anchor was so surprised he couldn't speak. His camera circled the tree, and he interviewed several passersby.

"We've found some concerned citizens who want to know more about the situation... What are your thoughts on this tree?"

Suddenly, Qin Tiantian noticed that the passerby the streamer had caught looked somewhat familiar.

Although the other person was wearing sunglasses and a mask, she recognized him at first glance. Wasn't this Lu Ban?

"I think this tree is growing quite fast."

In the video, Lu Ban answered.

"...It is quite fast."

The anchor was momentarily speechless, and then asked another question.

"How do you think such a big tree grew?"

"It must have grown out of the soil."

Lu Ban answered again.

"...Thank you to this kind citizen."

The broadcaster then decided to ask other people.

After watching the video, Qin Tiantian felt it was somewhat outrageous.

I've been playing a cat simulation game for the past couple of days and got a little engrossed in it, so I haven't been paying attention to surfing the internet. How did this thing suddenly appear?

She thought for a moment and immediately sent a WeChat message to Lu Ban.

[Wangchuan]: You went to see that tree on Jiangcheng Mountain? What happened? Who did it?

A while later, I received a reply from Lu Ban.

[Motionless]: That refers to myself.

[Wangchuan]: ?

[Motionless]: That refers to myself.

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After replying to Qin Tiantian's WeChat message, Lu Ban looked at the tree again.

He hadn't expected it to grow so fast; in just one day, this divine cherry tree had transformed from a seed into a towering giant.

Perhaps it's also due to the power of the ancient rulers who live in the mountains of Jiangcheng.

He was fortunate that he had obtained the development rights to Jiangcheng Mountain because the Old Ones were sealed here, so he could be considered the nominal owner of this place. Otherwise, it would have been quite difficult to do anything on such a big tree.

However, this tree did not bloom, whether it was because the time was not right or for some other reason.

Lu Ban walked to the tree and placed his hand on the trunk.

Countless words appeared.

[A tree that uses pollution as nourishment can absorb the vast majority of pollution; it's simple and easy to use.]

Fireproof, theft-proof, requires no watering, and easy to care for.

Under normal circumstances, it will not cause any serious environmental problems, but it cannot be guaranteed to be completely harmless.

[It's recommended to add some soul elements to make the flowers bloom even more beautifully]

[This does not accept any religious beliefs; please do not kneel or worship it.]

"So, does a soul have to be inside for it to bloom?"

Lu Ban was somewhat surprised.

However, he has nowhere to find a soul to put into it now, so he can only leave it under the shade of green trees, adding some coolness to Jiangcheng Mountain.

He was still figuring out how to combine the Divine Cherry Blossom with the Morning Star to create another magic network when he saw several people with cameras broadcasting live.

"...This tree took root and sprouted on Jiangcheng Mountain by absorbing the essence of our Holy Mother, and grew overnight. Its appearance signifies that we are one step closer to the awakening of the Holy Mother..."

The woman dressed in white, who looked like some kind of religious person, was broadcasting live. Lu Ban listened for a while and it seemed that this foreign organization was broadcasting about Shenying.

They claimed that the tree was planted by their god and were explaining it fervently.

Lu Ban hadn't really paid attention to this kind of thing.

There are many strange organizations in this world. Whenever something happens that science cannot explain, they will come out and claim responsibility for it, taking the opportunity to expand their influence, win over followers, and make money.

He heard that some organizations would return all the money they received from believers, which seemed very generous, but in reality, it was a way to lure in bigger fish. They would return the first few thousand dollars, and then believers would donate tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

This organization probably heard the rumors and came here hoping to ride the wave of popularity.

Lu Ban had previously read in Shen Ying's description that she should not kneel before her. Although he didn't know the specifics of what would happen, since she had said she didn't accept any faith, it would be better to try to persuade her.

He approached the person broadcasting the live stream.

Lee Chun-jae, who was watching the live stream on his computer, noticed Lu Ban.

He was a recent college graduate from a country that loves kimchi. His whole family were believers in this organization. When this big tree appeared in Jiangcheng, his first thought was of the Virgin Mary he believed in.

Such a spectacle, such a magnificent sight, how could it not be created by the gods?!?

He became even more determined.

But in the live stream, a man suddenly interrupted the pastor's words.

"Excuse me, may I bother you for a moment?"

The man wearing sunglasses and a mask asked.

The pastor who was broadcasting the live stream was a little confused, but then he thought that these were believers from his own organization, so he stopped preaching to the god he believed in and looked at Lu Ban.

"Is there a problem?"

"Um, it's best not to worship this tree; it might cause problems."

The man said very politely.

"Hmm? This is the sacred tree given to us by our Holy Mother, a testament to God's love for the world. Who are you, and why do you say that?"

The pastor, who was live-streaming, immediately retorted and questioned.

"Actually, uh, I planted this tree yesterday."

Lu Ban could only tell the truth.

Seeing this, Lee Soon-jae, who was watching the live stream, almost burst out laughing.

"Is this guy crazy? He's the one who planted the seed, but I'm the one who gave birth to him."

Lee Soon-jae couldn't help but laugh.

The pastor who was broadcasting the live stream was taken aback. He then thought that Lu Ban was probably a member of some other organization that had come to cause trouble, and he immediately changed his mind about preaching.

"In fact, it is each of us who planted this sacred tree. As long as we follow the Holy Mother and dedicate ourselves, then everyone can plant this sacred tree."

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Immediately afterwards, she asked the cameraman to move the camera away, wanting to get away from Lu Ban.