Elf Royal City (Part One)

As the morning mist clears and the first rays of sunlight appear, the grass and trees are adorned with dewdrops like white pearls in a dream; as the journey through the perilous mountains comes to an end, we all bow our heads and pause for a short rest.

The mist in the road gradually dissipated, and the glistening dewdrops on the flowers, grass, and trees shone with a unique transparent luster. They slid down the leaves of the grass and flowers and dripped onto the ground, like dewdrops in a dreamlike bubble, breaking the quiet surroundings.

After walking for about an hour, Issui stopped and looked at the treacherous, rugged mountains. They sighed softly. Although they had been on flat ground before, they had no choice but to stop and fly over the steep mountains in front of them.

The Elf-Dwarf Continent is untouched by nature. While there are some beautiful places, there are also treacherous mountains and raging rivers like this one. Since there are no man-made roads, one can only fly over them. Flavi Kazuma are elves who possess the magic of flight, Issui they can ride Leins to fly over.

"Although your continent is beautiful and natural, it also retains some natural dangers. If it were in the human world, transportation would probably be much more convenient than here," Issui said, looking at the steep peaks before him.

"Yes, but it's easier to improve one's strength by cultivating under such circumstances. Moreover, people like us who live in such an environment generally live long lives. Although there is part of the reason due to racial genetics, there is also part of the reason that this region has nurtured us," Mach said with emotion.

"Yes, humans only care about convenient transportation, destroying some vegetation and building mud castles. Although they look nicer, in a real sense, without a fresh natural environment, the physical fitness of ordinary people is gradually declining, and the number of people with cultivation talent is also decreasing," Flavi added.

Issui nodded in agreement. Indeed, these green plants are part of nature, and forcibly destroying them will inevitably lead to unpredictable consequences. Just like in her previous life, in this world of reinforced concrete, humans are getting more and more strange diseases, which are becoming increasingly life-threatening. People in mountainous areas often live much longer than those in cities.

"Alright, let's begin. We need to fly over this mountain in one go, and then walk a little further, and we'll reach the Elf Royal City." Mach cast a Wind Soaring Technique on himself and flew into the sky.

"Your Highness, the Divine Child should be able to fly, right? I'll go up first." Flavi also cast a Wind Soaring Technique on herself and ascended.

Issui that the two had already taken to the air, Yi Shui waved his hand and summoned Leins, then mounted him, signaling him to carry him over the mountain.

And so, the human, the magical beast, and the two elves flew above the peak, heading towards the other side of the mountain range.

The Demon Hall of Demons Magic Beast Continent.

"Stosa, what brings you to the Hall of Demons? Aren't you always by your elf beauty's side?" A middle-aged man in a fiery red robe emerged from behind a pillar in the Hall of Demons and said to the burly, muscular man who had entered.

"Hmph, Jiligao Li, you still prefer to stay in the shadows, huh? Your personality hasn't changed much all these years," Stosa sneered.

"Oh, really? I think so too, but what can you do when it's something you're born with? Anyway, what brings you to the Hall of Demons?" Jiligao Li said.

"Sigh, I don't know what's wrong with me lately, I just can't seem to calm down. I feel like something big is about to happen. Is there something wrong with the God Level magical beasts guarding the other two continents?" Stosa said in a low voice.

"Hmph, you're overthinking it. Although our Demon Clan's strength is waning, our seven God Level magical beasts are still formidable. On the Human Continent, let's not even talk about that little brat Xiaotian; just look at Leins. His strength isn't much weaker than ours. I doubt anyone in this world can defeat him except us. As for the Elf Continent, there are some problems. Although there are three God Level magical beasts suppressing them, the elves and dwarves are no pushovers. Their potential isn't much less than ours; it's just that their numbers are smaller, which is why they can't reach our level. After all, their long lifespans make reproduction difficult. What worries me is the injured Elemental Elf and the sleeping elven Elf Goddess, as well as the dwarven God of Dwarves. Although I secretly infiltrated the elven and dwarven territory to check and confirmed that these three dangerous figures are nothing to worry about— the Elemental Elf has been hovering around Demigod, and the Elf Goddess God of Dwarves are both asleep—that was five years ago. Perhaps things have changed since then."

"Yes, elves and enemies are indeed our biggest hidden dangers. Humans are not a threat; they only have three Demigod at most. It's impossible for them to advance to God Level in less than one or two hundred years. To become God Level, one must comprehend and master the Elemental Profound Mystery, which is no easy task."

"Hmph, if it weren't for your interference, I would have assassinated those two God Level experts from the elves and dwarves five years ago. You were seduced by that little elf beauty of yours, weren't you? I really don't understand you. Elf Clan and humans treat women merely as tools to vent their lust, yet you treat that elf woman like a wife. Are you out of your mind? There are countless elf women like that available. You really are..."

"Hmph, you can't understand. Annie is an extraordinary elven woman. No woman can replace her. She was just born at the wrong time. If she had replaced her sister as the Elven Queen, the Elf Clan might be several times stronger than it is now. She has a clever mind and a beautiful appearance; she is a true queen. It's just that she was born at the wrong time, which is why she became a tribute in exchange for a peaceful environment for the Elven people. She is a great elven woman. Although I haven't won her true love yet, I believe that one day she will truly accept me. Only a woman like her is worthy of being my wife. Those beauties you mentioned are just pretty but useless vases, with no value to be gained."

"Oh, I never expected you, you crazy, simple-minded bear, to say something like that. It's unbelievable! Is this still the impulsive Stosa? It seems love has nourished him quite a bit, hasn't it?"

"Hmph, of course! Spending all day around a woman as clever as a demon, even if I were a pig, I'd become smarter."

"Tch, what a load of rubbish! You were fooled by her and still counting the money for her. If the two of us had joined forces back then, the situation with the Elite and the Dwarves would be the same as it is now, unable to cause any real trouble."

"Hmph, I promised Annie I wouldn't intervene..."

"Then why did you come here? Isn't it better if the Elf Clan are stronger? Maybe if they hear that the Elf Clan are powerful, that woman will accept you!"

"Hey, don't talk nonsense. Although I like her and can spare the Elf Clan, if the Elf Clan threaten the Demon Clan, I will still suppress their power as a magical beast. No matter what, I am a magical beast. Not attacking the elves back then was my bottom line. Now that the Elf Clan have become powerful, I will eliminate this threat. Annie is smart enough not to stop me, because even if she does, I won't do it. After all, I am a magical beast, and the most powerful God Level beast of this race. I have the responsibility to maintain the strength of the Demon Clan."

"Ah... so you're not stupid after all. I'll take a few days to visit the elves and dwarves. One of us still needs to stay home to guard the place, though it's not strictly necessary. But we don't all need to go out either. With my strength, there aren't many in this world who can harm me. You should stay home with your beautiful wife."

"Then I'll trouble you. By the way, this world is about to merge with another unfamiliar world. How long until they merge? I'm really curious about that unfamiliar world. I wonder what kind of powerful experts we'll encounter. There's nothing left in this world worth our time..."

"It will probably take about three more years, maybe sooner, maybe later. The power levels of the two worlds are roughly equal, so once they've adjusted to each other, they can merge."

"Hmm, I've heard that the powerful Abyss Abyssal Demons of the Demon Clan Race also live in that world, as do the Flying Dragon Clan. The existence of these two behemoths is truly intriguing. After all, those two races are no ordinary races; each race has no fewer than ten God Level experts. If those two races hadn't left this world, who knows how exciting it would be."

"Yes, if it weren't for the Abyssal Demon Clan chasing the Flying Dragon Clan and Argust Filia, the God of Radiance and Wisdom, and breaking into a spacetime rift to enter another world, the Demon Clan wouldn't be under our control."

"Yes..."

After traversing treacherous mountains, Issui and his companions finally saw an endless expanse of green grassland. In the middle of the plain stood a giant tree with a diameter of one kilometer. The tree, like a pillar supporting the sky, pierced straight into the clouds, its crown reaching nowhere. Large swaths of white clouds drifted across the tree's trunk, highlighting its grandeur.

"Suck..."

Looking at the enormous tree before him, words couldn't adequately describe it; it was truly magnificent and awe-inspiring. Issui took a deep breath. He was speechless at the spectacular sight before him. He instinctively felt that this was the most unforgettable sight he had ever witnessed. Flying dragons and magical beasts paled in comparison. Its diameter exceeded one kilometer—and this was just a tree?

"Ah, this is wonderful! I've finally returned to the City of Life, the Elf Royal City. It's still as magnificent as ever, its power is truly awe-inspiring." Mach looked at the giant tree, his heart filled with the joy of returning home. He had finally come back here again.

"Well, Your Majesty, isn't our Mother Tree magnificent? It is the mother of all elves, and the faith and guardian in the hearts of all elves. Do you know its origin?" Flavi asked Issui.

"I'd really like to know its origins," Issui said. I wanted to hear about its history; such a huge tree couldn't have grown like that just by growing for a short time.