Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 1102, Divine Lightning Tree

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

There was no denying that the Angel Clan, a supposedly Holy Race that constantly preached about ‘purging darkness,’ was utterly terrifying when they acted ruthlessly.

At the very least, there was no other race as vicious as them.

Under the banner of alliance, they had joined forces with the four other top Forces, swallowing up countless weaker Forces. And in doing so, they were also skillfully navigating through their period of weakness.

Naturally, the Demon Court had no objections.

After all, expanding their dominion without being condemned for it; nothing could be better.

As for whether they could actually hold onto it; that was a matter of strength and means.

Even the Titan Clan and the Elemental Clan, despite some hesitation, could not possibly forsake such a tempting opportunity.

After all, if the Demon Court and the Angel Clan were aggressively expanding their territories, then doing nothing would mean falling behind.

Moreover, and more importantly, the Titan Pantheon and the Elemental Clan were completely unaware that the Angel Clan’s Imperial Artifact had been lost. Thus, they failed to see through the true purpose behind this seemingly cunning strategy.

The Angel Clan was not simply trying to devour more land. They were securing their own survival, diverting everyone’s attention away from their crisis.

Even if the entire Western Sector were to be engulfed in war, the Angel Clan itself would remain untouched.

*Haaaa…* Exhaling a long, deep breath, Nine Tails suppressed the tremor in her heart.

At this point, she recalled a statement that her Master had once said to her, [‘These self-righteous races, when they decide to be ruthless, they make all others seem insignificant.’]

Steeling her thoughts, Nine Tails stated directly, “For now, let’s cooperate with the Angel Clan.”

Saying so, a subtle smirk tugged at the corner of her lips, carrying a hint of amusement. And she continued, “After all, the Fifth Seraph of the Angel Clan, Alarion, is our Master.”

Hearing this, the gathered elites exchanged knowing smiles.

This was a true checkmate.

If things were planned carefully, it was entirely possible that even the Angel Clan could one day become a vassal of the Demon Court.

Of course, that was a matter for the distant future.

A top-tier Force would not be so easy to devour.

…

Meanwhile, putting aside the grand affairs of the Starry Sky, Yu Zi Yu’s first Divine Tree creation had finally reached completion.

*Crackle…* With a resounding clap of thunder, a blinding white lightning bolt split through the Realm of Void.

Then…

*Crackle, crackle, crackle…* One after another, countless bolts of lightning descended from the Heavens

.

And at the heart of this storm, a colossal tree stood, towering in the sky. It was over 100 meters tall, and its branches were lush and dense. However, instead of ordinary foliage, it radiated pure lightning. Even its leaves were composed of concentrated lightning.

Countless lightning chains wrapped around its massive trunk and sprawling branches, weaving an electrified net of raw destruction.

“The Divine Lightning Tree…” Murmuring softly, Yu Zi Yu narrowed his eyes as he gazed at the Majestic Tree standing silently in the sky.

The DIvine Lightning Tree, a Lower Divine Tree, a creation of his own, imbued with his Level-6 Innate Talent, the Mastery of Lightning.

The entire Tree was shrouded in streaking lightning.

At a glance, it looked majestic and divine.

However, that was not what was the most terrifying part about it.

The truly frightening thing was that anyone who approached would immediately hear a deafening sound—A chorus of thunder, reminiscent of a thousand birds shrieking in unison. It was truly hair-raising.

At this moment, Yu Zi Yu focused his gaze as he examined his creation’s status screen.

Race: Divine Lightning Tree
Grade: Lower Divine Tree

Innate Talent: Mastery of Lightning (Level-6) — Capable of summoning and commanding boundless lightning. With a single thought, tribulation may rise; with another, it may descend, unleashing tens of thousands of bolts from the Heavens.

Unique Abilities:

Thunderclap — Unleashes a fearsome clap akin to Heaven’s wrath, shaking the Heavens and the Earth. The sheer shockwave it generated is nothing short of terrifying.

Lightning Chains — The arcs of lightning streaking around its form are the purest manifestation of thunder. Nearly indestructible, they possess both the ferocity and scorching heat of lightning itself. If ensnared, one would suffer a fate akin to being struck by thousands of lightning strikes.

Leaves of Lightning — Every leaf on this tree is a concentrated bolt of lightning. When launched, they descend like divine punishment, unleashing an onslaught of thousands of lightning strikes.

Devouring Lightning — Its capable of absorbing lightning to heal itself and restore lost energy.

Divine Ability:

Lightning Beast — The tree can manifest into a beast of pure lightning. In this form, its speed and destructive power increase exponentially, making it a force akin to a God or a Demon.

As Yu Zi Yu silently read through the Divine Lightning Tree’s introduction, his eyes could mpt help but gleam with satisfaction.

“This truly is a Divine Tree born for destruction.” As he spoke, a faint, indescribable smile appeared on his face.

This was the first Divine Tree he had created. He did not know exactly how powerful it was, but judging by its description, it was clear: It was nothing short of terrifying.

Almost all of its abilities were meant for offense and annihilation. It fully embodied the ferocity of lightning.

At this level, it might even be able to contend with the legendary Fusang Tree or the Primordial Phoenix Tree, both renowned for their peerless offensive power.

Of course, this was merely Yu Zi Yu’s speculation.

He had no way of knowing for certain.

After all, each Divine Tree was unique, and it was rare for two to exist in the same era, let alone encounter one another.

Most Divine Trees remained rooted in one place for eternity, silently enduring the passage of time.

However, Yu Zi Yu was different. He had grand ambitions. He refused to remain a mere tree. He longed to attain the mysterious Great Dao.

Smiling to himself, Yu Zi Yu dismissed the thought.

A lofty ambition was a good thing.

At the very least, it was because of this ambition that he had reached this point.

And now, he was on the verge of stepping into the Seventh Order.

*Hoooo…* Taking a long, deep breath, suppressing his excitement, Yu Zi Yu’s True Body, rooted in the void, slowly lifted one of his massive branches, gently wrapping around the Divine Lightning Tree in the distance.

Though the Divine Lightning Tree was enormous, compared to Yu Zi Yu’s colossal form, that seemed vast enough to cover Heaven and support the sky itself, it was insignificant.

Before his True Body, the Divine Lightning Tree was like a tiny bird, delicate and small.

And now, Yu Zi Yu gently placed it upon one of his branches, allowing it to quietly absorb the nourishment of his true body.

As for what came next…

Naturally, he would press forward and condense the remaining three Divine Trees.

However, at this moment, a sigh involuntarily escaped Yu Zi Yu as he noticed the time.

“Has it really been over half a year already…?”

“Half a year, huh…” A light chuckle suddenly echoed beside his ear.

Looking toward the source, Yu Zi Yu saw the phantom of the Imperial Artifact’s True Spirit, leisurely swaying back and forth on one of his branches like a swing.

“You must understand… To a true powerhouse, seclusion often lasts for centuries, millennia… even tens of thousands of years. You must learn to adapt, to grow accustomed to returning from seclusion, only to find that the world has changed, and time has left everything behind.”

Listening in silence, Yu Zi Yu slowly nodded and respectfully replied, “Indeed… This Junior shall remember Senior’s teachings well.”