As the emotions of remembering the past gradually settled, Ang raised his head, a flash of resolve crossing his eyes.
With a flicker, he rose directly into the air. One step later, he had arrived at the top of the World Tree.
At that moment, the World Tree stood tall and majestic, its massive branches piercing the clouds, its crown seeming to touch the barrier of the void.
Starlight-like motes flowed between its leaves, while elemental energy so dense it was nearly liquid surged through the air.
Looking around, he saw hundreds of elves, warriors, and mages sitting quietly among the branches, their eyes closed in meditation as they immersed themselves in cultivation.
Ang's arrival did not disturb them. He had completely restrained his aura, as though he had merged with heaven and earth.
"The World Tree has grown taller again than when I first came here..." Ang murmured softly as he gazed into the void.
"The current elemental density can actually rival that of the God-Demon Battlefield. It is also closer to the planar barrier."
Just as he was preparing to leave, a pair of clear eyes suddenly opened among the crowd.
Natiya quietly rose to her feet and drifted over to his side as lightly as the wind. In a lowered voice, she asked, "Why are you here?"
"Nothing much. I just came to see how you all were doing." Ang smiled, his tone carrying a trace of satisfaction. "Your progress has been obvious lately."
A flash of pride passed through Natiya's eyes. She lifted her chin and said, "I am already at the peak of Rank 2 Archmage. One more step, and my body can begin elementalization. Once it does, I can advance to Archmage!"
Ang studied her and nodded slightly. "It seems the elves' path of