As Merlin recounted his story, the Tree Spirit suddenly raised his head. After a long while, he said something seemingly out of the blue to Angel: "You should leave."
Angel froze for a moment, unable to grasp the Tree Spirit's meaning. Was he being chased away now that he had outlived his usefulness?
The Tree Spirit offered no explanation. Instead, Night Sylvie, standing nearby, explained to Angel, "If you don't leave now, you probably won't be able to leave at all today."
The Tree Spirit smiled amiably. "Did you think no one would pay attention when you and your mentor returned?"
Night Sylvie added, "Earlier, several people had already turned their attention toward Tree Spirit Hall. They just weren't decisive enough, so I got there first. But after seeing the effects on these apprentices, someone should already be unable to sit still."
For the price of just five magic crystals, one could receive such an enormous improvement! Even if the effect was not particularly obvious for formal wizards outside the Ocean lineage, the enhancement for apprentices was beyond imagination! Just imagine it: cultivating water-element cantrips across disciplines required vast amounts of time, yet Ocean Rhythm could improve one's affinity for water while also saving cultivation time. What a terrifying effect!
The value of Ocean Rhythm had been laid squarely before their eyes!
Thus, there would certainly be no shortage of people wishing to take part in the Experience Journey now.
Angel finally understood. Just as the Tree Spirit had said, if he did not leave soon, those people might block him here.
Angel had no desire to waste too much time here. With that in mind, he immediately thanked the Tree Spirit. "Then I'll be leaving first. If Tree Spirit Lord needs any help, you may contact me at any