Only when everyone's aura had settled did Chen Wen slowly open his eyes.
The rest is up to you.
Chen Wen took a deep breath, then silently called upon the Arc of Life within him.
The next moment, he carried the Arc of Life toward the Holy Spirit Tree.
The instant the Arc of Life touched the Holy Spirit Tree, its glow brightened, as though it were leaping for joy.
At the same time, a terrifying suction erupted, threatening to drain every last drop of power from the Arc of Life.
It's responding.
Chen Wen's eyes lit up.
But he did not withdraw the Arc of Life right away. He let the Holy Spirit Tree absorb its Life Force.
For any living being, Life Force was vital.
All the more so for the Arc of Life, which was closely bound to the Great World Tree and the Azure Dragon Longevity Pine.
How could the Holy Spirit Tree, itself a Treasure Tree, resist such a temptation?
As it absorbed more and more, the entire Holy Spirit Tree began to tremble, its leaves rustling.
The disturbance caught the attention of Murong Qingxian and the others.
They jolted out of their contemplation, their gazes first landing on the Holy Spirit Tree.
But soon, all three turned to look at Chen Wen.
He did this.
The same thought rose in all three minds.
At that moment, none of them could hide their shock.
It had all happened too quickly.
After all, they had begun their contemplation at almost the same time.
Yet they still had not found the knack of it.
Chen Wen, meanwhile, had already stirred the Holy Spirit Tree into action.
Whether he could obtain a leaf, they could not say.
But his ability had already far surpassed theirs.
Once again, they