The Elven Royal City (Part 2)

"According to the clan's records, this enormous mother tree was transformed from all the power and life of the elven goddess, the Goddess of Life. The specifics of the transformation are not yet clear, but it is known that the Elf Goddess has been in a deep slumber ever since the moment the mother tree appeared," Flavi said quickly, gradually landing on the ground and dispelling the Wind Soaring Technique.

"Yes, that's right. But legend has it that this tree is the tree of the Elf Goddess, because the Elf Goddess sleeps at the very center of this tree," Leins added, landing on the ground.

"Oh, you know quite a few secrets, huh? You even know this? Indeed, the Mother Tree is the embodiment of the Goddess of Life. Why she created the Mother Tree to put herself into slumber is still unclear." Mach gave Leins a strange look. He hadn't expected the magical beasts to have such detailed knowledge of the Elf Clan history. This wasn't good news; didn't it mean that the Elf Clan history was completely hidden from the magical beasts?

"Tch, if you don't even know this much, I've lived for over a thousand years in vain. The Goddess of Life was a powerful God Level expert in ancient times, with unfathomable strength. During the great war between the human gods and the God Level magical beasts, she created this giant tree and fell into a deep slumber. This is why we magical beasts have no intention of attacking the City of Life. After all, this tree and the Goddess of Life within it are not to be underestimated. However, it's not that we're afraid, but rather that we're cautious in the face of the unknown. Back then, the most powerful among the magical beasts, the Shadow Panther, proposed to join forces with the Golden Stosa to destroy the elven God Level expert. If the two of them attacked together, even if the Goddess of Life awoke from her slumber, they would have a way to deal with it. Unfortunately, the Golden Stosa did not agree because..." Leins paused suddenly and glanced at Issui.

"Why?" Mach was very puzzled by this. Why didn't they join forces to eliminate the elves' God Level powerhouse?

"Because the female elves you offered as tribute to Stosa pleaded with him to temporarily refrain from attacking the Elf Clan, that's why he..."

"How could this be? Haven't you always treated female elves as tools for sexual gratification? How could a powerful God Level like Stosa listen to a woman who's treated like a slave?" Flavi asked, frowning. Stosa actually listened to her aunt? How could this be?

"Sigh, this is another aspect of Stosa that many magical beasts can't understand. He actually said he's fallen for that elf woman named Annie, and he's completely obedient to her, spending all his time in his lair trying to please her. If he weren't the most powerful God Level magical beast, he would have been kicked out long ago. Nicole is his and Annie's daughter, and he was even willing to tear off a piece of his own fur to use as swaddling clothes for Nicole. He really loves Annie and Nicole very much." Leins sighed. This was also why he was certain that Nicole was Stosa's daughter as soon as he saw Mach take out Nicole's swaddling clothes. Otherwise, what situation would make the powerful Stosa tear off a piece of his own fur to wrap a baby in?

"Ah... I see. So my aunt didn't become a tool for monsters to vent their lust like other female elves. It's so pitiful for her. Back then, for the sake of the Elf Clan, she gave up the fight for the Elf Queen's position and voluntarily asked to become a tribute to monsters. She sacrificed so much. If that's the case, my aunt suffered less humiliation." Flavi felt sad for her aunt.

"Well, that's not all. Stosa also sent a message to all the Demon Clan: seeing Annie is like seeing him. If any demon beast disrespects or insults her, then it's considered an act against Stosa. Your aunt is someone we can't afford to mess with," Lein sighed.

"It seems this gold is not bad compared to Stosa." Mach also felt a little more favorably disposed towards Stosa, after all, he had adopted his daughter as his granddaughter, so they were related by blood. However, they were enemies, and they couldn't be friends when they met.

"Halt!" Suddenly, a handsome male elf rushed down from the giant tree to Issui and his companions, his bow and arrows pointed directly at Issui.

"Percy, it's me, Flavi. What, are you on guard duty today?" Flavi said happily to the elven man. Returning home and meeting an acquaintance, a childhood friend, was of course a joy.

"Oh, it's you, Flavi! You're back from your mission to the human kingdoms! They are..." Percy's face lit up with immense joy, and he quickly ran to Flavi's side to greet her warmly.

"This is Grandpa Mach, the first Demigod of our Elf Clan, and this is Her Highness Argus Philia, the Issui Kanna son of humanity. He is riding his adopted mount. Her Highness God Level strength and has come to our Elf Clan specifically to help us." Flavi enthusiastically introduced them to Percy. From childhood, Percy had always been by her side, like an older brother, and always very kind to her, giving her good things and fun things...

"Hmm, it's Grandpa Mach. Welcome back." Percy nodded, ignoring Issui and only greeting Kazuma. When he noticed Flavi's affectionate gaze towards Issui, a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes. "Hmph, Flavi is mine. No one can take her away, not even a human God Level expert. What a load of rubbish, Your Highness the Divine Child! If you dare touch Flavi, I'll kill you with my life! How can a filthy human be worthy of Her Highness the Princess? Although he's a God Level expert, he's just a newly promoted one. There's nothing to praise about him. Our Elemental Elf could easily kill him several times over."

Although Percy's movements were very subtle and concealed, Issui still noticed the fierce glint in his eyes. Having experienced many battles, he was very sensitive to killing intent. Hmph, just a Legendary- level elf, daring to challenge me. Besides, I have never even set my sights on your princess, so why are you getting so excited?

As shrewd as an old fox, Mach naturally saw through the situation. The male elf named Percy was interested in Flavi, while Flavi loved Issui and only Percy a companion. When Percy saw Flavi's budding affection for Issui, he couldn't stand it anymore. Mach wanted to help this fellow elf, telling him not to provoke Issui. After all, he was just a minor Legendary; what strength did he have to challenge a God Level being? Besides, everyone could see that Issui had no feelings for Flavi; it was just Flavi's one-sided love.

"Alright, everyone, let's stop reminiscing here and let His Highness the Divine Child rest first. We can't let our guest stand here forever. We must treat His Highness the Divine Child well and let him see the fine customs of the Elf Clan race. We are very hospitable, especially to a powerful figure like His Highness the Divine Child. Proper respect is essential, and we cannot neglect him," Mach suggested, his implication being a warning to Percy to be mindful of the situation and not cause trouble for the Elf Clan.

"Alright, everyone, follow me. Her Majesty the Queen has been waiting for your arrival, especially the human god... Your... sir!" Percy ignored Mach's hints. Instead, he disliked Issui even more. However, due to his own low strength and Yishui's high strength, he could only keep harassing him. After all, he wasn't crazy enough to fight a God Level Teuchi. Even if Issui was a newly promoted God Level expert, he was still God Level being. There were only two such powerful beings in the entire Elf Clan. God Level being was someone that everyone looked up to.

"Sigh..." Mach was utterly speechless at this child. This kid doesn't even know his place! He dares to fight someone who is not only God Level powerhouse, but also the divine son of all humanity. Does a mere Legendary elf like you think you can mess with him?

"Hmph..." Issui snorted lightly, patted Leins on the neck, and gestured for him to walk forward.

Flavi didn't notice the secret confrontation between Percy and Issui. After all, in her heart, Percy had always been a very gentle male elf, and many female elves had a good impression of him.

(You've overlooked the fact that men in love are the most idiotic, even though Percy's feelings were unrequited.)

The Palace of the Goddess in the City of Life.

"Alicia, two God Level powerhouses have entered the City of Life, along with an unfamiliar Demigod elf, and that little girl Flavi. I didn't expect her to return, but she brought back two God Level experts."

A beautiful girl wearing a veil and a colorful gauze dress entered the goddess's palace from the outside.

"Avril, what brings you here? Aren't you cultivating? You just advanced to the God Level; you should consolidate your strength more." The beautiful woman standing in the very center of the Goddess Palace turned around and said to the woman who entered the palace.

"Well, don't worry, I've already consolidated it. I only came here because I sensed the arrival of two God Level powerhouses. You're still trying to communicate with the Goddess of Life? How's it going? Any results? I advise you not to waste your energy anymore. Her body hasn't fully recovered yet, and her spirit is extremely weak. After all, she created such a huge Mother Tree of Life. Although it's far inferior to the ancient World Tree, it's still very impressive. Moreover, she used her last bit of energy to give birth to me. She's exhausted. Don't you understand? The reason she gave birth to me was because she knew it would be a long time before she awakened. That's why she gave birth to me, so that I could grow up quickly and help the Elf Clan overcome their difficulties. If you insist on waking her, she might wake up as a powerless person. Only by slowly recovering her energy in her slumber can she retain her original strength," Avril sighed.

"Sigh, although you've said it many times, I don't want to disturb the goddess's rest, but I feel that the crisis facing the Elf Clan is getting more and more serious. With your ascension to God Level and the awakening of the God of Dwarves, the Elf Continent suddenly has two more powerful God Level experts. It certainly can't be kept secret for long. What should we do? If the Elf Clan perish in my hands, I will not only be letting down my sister Annie, but I will also be the greatest sinner of the Elf Clan." The beautiful elf said with a bitter face.