Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

[Tibao: Tian...you must listen to me and stop using the Hundred Realms Gate so carelessly.]

[Tian: Okay, Tibao, I'll be good.]

Speaking of her mother, Tian's eyes lit up. "Yes, and she was the most powerful saintess in the history of the city! It was my mother who brought us the prophecy of salvation—and she also had adorable red hair that looked like red mushrooms!"

“However… it seems Tian can’t remember what her mother looks like. Even in my dream just now…”

Mimi waved her little hand, "In that case... Xing and I will lend a hand to Xiaotian!"

"Think about it, everyone. There are many memories left all over the world, and Little Tian's mother must be among them."

"As long as people pay attention while searching for their memories, and then suddenly... Little Tian can not only remember what her mother looks like, but she can even talk to her, right?"

Tian: "Hmm... Tian thinks this is a great idea! So, can Tian ask the pink puppy for help?"

"...If Little Tian stops calling me the pink puppy, I'll say yes!" Mimi coaxed patiently.

"Okay!" Tian promised, "Then from now on I'll call you—Little Mimi!"

[Star: How about Hakimi?]

[Mimi: Xing, you're bad!]

"Hmm! That's more like it..." Mimi's cheerful expression turned to frustration again. "But, although I just casually mentioned a name, what species is it exactly?"

"Fine, whatever it is, they kept their word! Since Little Tian is all cheered up, shall we set off?"

The three people and one elf embarked on the upward-climbing Longitude and Latitude Path.

“Tian remembers, we were supposed to ask the big tree if Cesis would be willing to visit Ohma…”

The latitude and longitude paths… Legend has it that when Meneta (romantic) sought an audience with Ceres (rational), she always wore a long white gown. The warp and weft threads, falling to the ground, became roads and steps…

“Look, a very big tree! It’s huge!” Tian pointed ahead.

Wendy: From afar it's a tree, up close it's a tree, and whether you look at it or not, it's still a tree. It's comparable to the tree in Mount Sumeru, lush and verdant with its branches growing in abundance.

[Naxi Da: The scenery is beautiful, I'm going to use the restroom.]

"How spectacular! Xing, quickly record it!" Mimi exclaimed excitedly.

The giant tree bowed slightly in the silent forest, its body leaning, lying prostrate in the withered green waves. An occasional gust of wind swept through the trees and leaves, sounding like a sigh, trembling and falling into the lightless ocean above.

A huge human figure is carved on one side of the tree trunk, seemingly formed naturally by the passage of time.

Looking at the scene, Xing wondered: Would March 7th like this magnificent view? She wasn't sure; perhaps Danheng…

Well, in both of its lifetimes, it had encountered such a large tree and was in a very troublesome situation.

[Qingque: Oh, I see, you're talking about Jianmu, right? Mr. Danheng… his experiences are indeed legendary.]

[Danheng: Don't worry about me. If you think it's worth recording, then take the photos. People always have to move beyond the past; there are many similar landscapes in the world.]

This photo captures the entire view of the giant tree; it deserves an award… I'm so proud of myself.

After filming, Xia Die talked about the giant tree, "That is a branch that split off, the body of Sersis. The place where it took root is the plain basin beneath our feet, where flowering and leafy trees began to grow and gradually formed a sizable and lush forest."

“Long ago, the first scholar Celestus led the people to establish gardens and courtyards in the forest, which he named the Garden of Enlightenment, for people to awaken their minds, seek knowledge, and attain enlightenment.”

“Tian knows this!” she added. “Everyone says that’s how this huge academy came to be.”

Mimi interjected, "But is the academy such a quiet place?"

"...I feel like something's not right." Having not encountered anyone from Shuting for so long, Xia Die also began to have doubts.

“The Tree Garden has always welcomed students, and Ceres would send tender leaves on the breeze and stretch out branches to form a path as a sign of welcome.”

"But now... neither the emissaries of the Tree Court nor the Titans seem to be doing anything."

Star, hands on hips, exclaimed, "That Titan is so inconsiderate!"

"Your Excellency, please don't say such things after we go inside," Xia Die said awkwardly.

[Cersei: You are indeed extraordinary. If anyone from the Tree Court were so impolite, they would be expelled.]

[That Moment Xia: Ha... He's just a Titan, what makes him superior? Besides, you know what kind of person this extraterrestrial is.]

[Feng Jin: That shouldn't be the case. Although Shuting doesn't have as many people as Ohmado, it still has quite a few scholars. Why didn't a single one come out to greet them?]

[Bai E: Oh no! Has the Black Tide already invaded the Tree Garden?!]

[That summer: Rash and impulsive! I already informed the scholars of each school beforehand; whether they listened or not is none of my business. Who told me I'm the blasphemer you all call me?]

[Aglaia: Do you need support?]

[Naka: No need, you won't find me. I've already left the Tree Garden.]

Tian didn't think too much about it. "Maybe everyone is just sleeping in before class starts and closed the door so as not to be disturbed."

“In any case… let’s walk around the area and check things out first,” Mimi suggested.

Chapter 313 Is it the Black Tide... or the Fire Thief?

Apart from the rustling of leaves in the wind, there was no other sound in the treehouse.

Passing through the secret path, the group arrived at the other end... the Garden of Compassion.

Xia Die was stunned. "Something's definitely not right..."

Logically speaking, in her memory, the debates at Shuting were always incessant. But now, it was eerily quiet.

Tian put her little hand to her mouth as a megaphone, "Is—anyone—there—?"

Taking a deep breath, and slowly, Tian smiled and said, "No!"

“Oh, right. Lord Tian, ​​could I borrow that golden spindle?” Xia Die suddenly remembered, “Lady Aglaia said that in the Tree Garden, the golden threads it produces can outline everything, whether it has taken shape or not.”

"This is because the Tree Garden is not only the location of Sersis's roots, but also the place where the Golden Cocoon appeared..."

She closed her eyes and prayed, “Meneta! By the seal of our vows, I ask of you—may your golden threads and love entwine me!”

Tian: "Hmm, it seems there's no reaction... Is it not working?"

This shouldn't be... Xia Die was deeply puzzled.

Mimi looked left and right, "Hey everyone, look over there—something's popping out?"

“This is… Fairy Tree?” Xia Die recognized it.

Several people stepped forward and examined it carefully. Xia Die denied it, saying, "This is not a fairy tree... this is the shadow of a dead fairy tree."

Mimi: "The dead fairy tree..."

“…the shadow?” Tibo scratched her head.

Xia Die explained, “They… are plants, strictly speaking. They gained intelligence through the equal blessing of Serhith, but it is very limited compared to humans. These little guys in front of us are already dead… leaving only a small, lingering shadow of their souls.”

Its appearance resembles a hooded ghost girl.

Since they can see souls, it means the golden threads are working; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to see them.

Xia Die turned her head, "Mimi, could you please try to sense the memories they carry?"

“Let me give it a try. Mi… Mimi…” Mimi carefully felt the memories in her soul and spoke out what she had gained, word by word.

"Black...cloak...and a sharp sword...towards the tree..."

That's all we can analyze; their memories are too faint.

[Bai E: Fire Thief...it's you, it must be you. I need to go to the Tree Garden to protect Teacher Na Ke Xia; they're no match for her.]

[Aglaia: Calm down, Whitebeard.]

[Star: Partner, that was just a video. Teacher Xia had already left the Tree Garden at that moment, and the Fire Thief might not have gone anywhere else either.]

[Wan Di: He has already begun to seize the fire seed; we cannot let him succeed.]

[Little Candle: Fire Thief...what is that? Why have we never heard of it? Sword Banner Lord, have you ever heard of it?]

[Little Fish Knight: I don't have one either. Could it be a tool to interfere with Onpharos in place of Laigus? Or perhaps it won't appear until a thousand years later.]

[My Little Pony: Dear Golden-blooded elders, I'm from that period, but there's no record of anything about stealing fire or the Black Clothes.]

[Naka: That shouldn't be the case... According to my reasoning, each cycle should be roughly the same; even if it changes, it's impossible for such a crucial factor to be missing.]

[Zhe: Could it be that the ancient beings see too many outsiders like you, and this is a new variable added to the cycle of reincarnation?]

[Danheng: I don't think it's that simple.]

[Laigushi: I must say, you all have quite the imagination; your wildest ideas have brought me some amusement. Fire Thief...aren't you going to explain yourself?]

[The Fire Thief: Collect the fire... Begin the cycle of reincarnation... There is no choice...]

[Star: That's right, he's definitely in cahoots with Lai Gu Shi; they can all talk to him.]

"...Everyone, I have a bad feeling." Xia Die sensed death. "The death fog of Cenatos... seems to be approaching."

Tian's eyes widened as she surveyed her surroundings. "Oh... Tian will be very vigilant!"

Upon arriving at a platform, they found it littered with corpses emanating black energy, their forms grotesque and terrifying, the ground itself corroded into a dark red.

“This… is terrifying…” Tian shrank back.

Mimi: "What is this... a beast? Or a minion of the Death Titan?"

“No, none of that is…” Xia Die said gravely. “This is a creation of the Black Tide, a twisted and empty shell formed by the erosion of life.”

"Everyone, stay alert... Whatever happened in Tree Garden, seeing the remains of the Black Tide Creatures here is definitely not a good sign."

"Should we...should we tell Aya first?" Tian asked, looking up.

The fallen Black Tide Creature's remains churned with flesh and blood, slowly rising to its feet. Sharp blades protruded from its arms, growing out of its flesh, and its head was a dim yellow sphere.

[Rin: Yi Hai? This creature created by the Black Tide, why does it look so much like Yi Hai! Could our Void also be someone's testing ground!]

Nicole: Oh no... No way. That's a void! No way! I don't want to die without knowing why. The children at the orphanage need my help, I need to get Ambi a new sound engine, and Billy...

[Billy: Waaah, so Nicole was thinking of me all along! I'm so touched.]

[Nicole: Since we're going to be destroyed anyway, I might as well sell you.]

[Ring: Haha, stop teasing him.]

Tian stood in front of them, shouting, "The monster's alive! Tian will protect everyone...!"

Xia Die and Xing naturally wouldn't let Ti Bao make a move. "...Tian, ​​hide behind us first. Lord Xing, let's attack together."

Time to get to work! My bat is itching for a hit. What black tide creation? Take a hit from Old Star!

Dark purple light flowed between his fingers like liquid, and a deathly domain spread across the entire area. The Butterfly Demon drove the butterflies to attack, and the life force of the Black Tide Creatures rapidly declined.

In no time, they all fell to the two men.

"As expected, the black sword and cloak... refer to the Black Tide."

"They're done! They've got them!" Tian exclaimed. "Little Grey, Little Butterfly, so amazing..."

[Bai E: Uh… isn't this describing the Fire Thief? Maybe I overreacted.]

[Wan Di: As a warrior, never act on your emotions. How many times do I have to tell you, Savior!]

[Lagushi: Emotions are the most perfect driving force.]

Mimi: "But these dark-looking things... shouldn't be here, right?"

Indeed, it shouldn't have happened. The Black Tide shouldn't have spread so quickly. Without the conflict, Onfaros is far more dangerous than they thought.

Judging from the traces of battle on the ground, it can be inferred that the scholars at least withstood the first wave of attack... but the cost was probably quite severe.

Meanwhile, Ohma.

Feng Jin reported the progress, "Ms. Aglaia, the injured person who appeared on the outskirts of Ohma City has survived after several days of major and minor surgeries."

Aglaia nodded. "I've added to your troubles for nothing, Feng Jin."

After a brief handover, the exhausted Feng Jin went back to rest.

Aglaia called out to Tibbo, "My teacher, I have something else I want to tell you. The origins of that injured person... are a bit strange."

“He is not an Ohm. The way the stitches of his clothes are hidden is quite special... it is the work of Tree Court.”

“Tree Court? Could it be…” Tibo was startled.

The implications of the Tree Garden scholars being corrupted by the Kuroshio Current are self-evident.