Wish?

Oboro heard the rustling of leaves.

It started softly, but as the sound waves traveled down, it became a thousand surging, continuous thunderclaps.

But I only heard about it.

The sound source seemed to be coming from the heavens, in a very distant location.

"It's that tree..." Long remembered the tree on the map, which stood in the center of the land and had a canopy that blocked out the sky.

He had been to the tree before, but even with his perception, he couldn't see the trunk.

Moreover, it took Oboro a considerable amount of time to get around that tree.

I remember that he was accompanied by a group of low-level intelligent beings that looked like stones.

And now, those creatures are dead...

Once his power reaches a certain level, even simply following him becomes a luxury for weaker species.

The sky he sees now may not be the real sky. The firmament he sees may only be the stratosphere, which is about the same height as the tree trunk, and the stars are no longer visible. In other words, if the tree trunk is so huge, then the lush canopy, once it spreads out, could very well cover the entire land on the map, or even further and wider.

Long could no longer be sure where he was on the map; perhaps he had already left the map... But the loud rustling of the leaves indicated that he was still within the range of that tree.

At least, it's the area that the trees can reach.

The reason why the sky here is dark and pitch black, forming a unique environment and ecosystem, is all because of this big tree.

It appears to be the largest life form in a corner of this Dark Continent.

But Oboro was completely unaware of this.

In his gaze, branches as thick as sticks, now appearing quite slender, descended from the sky, stretching out and supporting a human being.

It's a real human! Its appearance doesn't show any other genetic characteristics, such as bestiality or special substances... just like Oboro.

It had long, green hair, and all the branches were stuck into its back like IV tubes... It had no clothes on, only being wrapped in emerald green leaves.

The moment Oboro saw the other party, he sensed its power.

That vast life force made him, who had evolved to the level of a ruler, feel incredibly small.

"He... is the manifestation of the will of this tree! The roots of this entire tree are deeply buried in the soil of the entire continent, and the area it spreads and radiates is unimaginable. At the same time... the energy he absorbs is immeasurable."

Leng understood.

Whether it's the Demon King or Canbius, these powerful beings who are rulers and have created their own territories are, in the end, just a group of species that live under the big tree.

They depend on the environment created by the big trees for survival.

"I have spent countless years on this journey, yet I have never actually left the territory occupied by this tree... And there must be many more of this kind of tree species throughout the Dark Continent, so... there must also be many life forms like this that can evolve into 'gods'."

My thoughts were racing, and my mind was reeling.

The Dark Continent was even larger than he had imagined, even though he thought he knew the whole truth... He thought he had stepped into the core of the Dark Continent, but unexpectedly, after wandering around, he was still under a tree on the shore.

"Humans... simply cannot travel the entire Dark Continent."

A thought popped into Long's head.

With his current mode of movement and abilities, it might take him another century just to emerge from the area concealed by the spreading canopy of trees? In contrast, the area covered by a single tree in the human world...

This tree is the 'god' who created or constructed this small piece of land.

The truth he discerned was limited to this small area.

The true nature of the Dark Continent, and what lies deep within its interior, is something that even the Demon King, let alone him, and even the god before him, probably do not know.

They are also unknown.

This is a bit hopeless...

Just when you think you know everything and see everything clearly, someone suddenly tells you that all your efforts and achievements were actually just a drop in the ocean. That feeling...

"Visitors from another world..."

A humanoid deity with countless branches attached to its back slowly landed in front of Oboro and spoke softly, "You do not belong here, nor are you suited for this place. You will be expelled."

"The true power you possess comes from the omniscience and omnipotence of another world... as well as a completely new understanding and perception of things. However, your omniscience and omnipotence are limited to that small island in the center of the lake... Therefore, in the Dark Continent, this power cannot benefit you."

"The unknown means anything is possible... Human thought, your thought and mine, cannot deduce or speculate on everything."

"Your appearance did not disrupt the rules of the Dark Continent, but only my rules."

In Long's eyes, this person's eyes radiated an indescribable light of wisdom.

It felt as if I had no secrets from him.

"You... have been 'watching' me."

Long smiled.

From the moment you step ashore?

"Hehe..."

The Tree God raised the corners of his mouth. "A visitor from another world, this is the first time I've seen one... but an existence like you shouldn't be unusual in the Dark Continent. I don't know what kind of world and energy lies deep within the continent... but I believe that powerful life forms can definitely break through the limitations of space and time, even traversing different timelines back and forth. Because even the energy nurtured and manifested in this corner of my existence has already reached this level, let alone 'inside' it."

"Actually... we are just like the humans on Lake Island. In the Dark Continent, this area is equivalent to Lake Island. In the eyes of the humans on Lake Island, this small area may be the entire Dark Continent... but as for us, we don't know what the Dark Continent is really like."

"..."

Long looked at the Demon King kneeling in the distance.

Just like the top psychic users in the human world, the Demon King may have tried to leave this familiar environment and go deeper into the continent, but it must have sensed some more terrifying danger or felt some more transcendent will, so... it came back.

"That's wonderful..."

Long said with relief, "So, the situation of humans on the continent may not be the same as I thought... it's just limited to the ecosystem you created."

"Long ago, when I was still in the throes of consciousness, humanity already existed... I consumed the remains and lives of humans, and thus evolved, gradually developing a complete consciousness. They migrated here from the depths of the continent... These people cannot represent all of humanity, only a part of it. But their presence has 'nourished' this land to some extent. Without them, there would be no intelligent beings that you can see today. Within me, within them... there is the continuation of human life and genes."

The Tree God explained.

"The deeper you go, the more dangerous it will undoubtedly become, with unimaginable life forms and energies existing... The fact that humans can live and thrive in that environment speaks volumes about their resilience and greatness." The Tree God looked at Long, "It's just a pity that you can no longer continue."

"Expulsion, huh..."

Long murmured.

For the Tree God, his abilities are too destructive. With unlimited potential and his desire for conquest, if left unchecked, even without targeting any species in the food chain or even if we don't oppose him, countless lives will perish before he leaves this area in the long run... because Oboro needs to become stronger, and becoming stronger means needing a large number of souls to replenish his strength.

Therefore, it is impossible for Oboro to conceal his abilities and pass through safely.

The deeper he goes, the greater the crisis he will face... He must grow up.

The Tree God could not stand idly by and watch Oboro destroy everything that belonged to it.

The territory it occupies and the ecological environment it has created also maintain a certain balance.

"The human world can never be returned to."

He said in a low voice.

He had no intention of fighting the Tree God. When faced with an invincible enemy with no chance of victory, acting rashly would be tantamount to courting death.

It's an even more foolish joke.

"Supreme will..."

"Suddenly, "the Tree God said.

Long was startled and suddenly looked up at it.

"With your powerful will to be self-reliant, you came into this world with a mission of conquest. You want to prove yourself, to prove that your world is superior to all other dimensions. But the conveniences your world brings you, your omniscience and omnipotence, only apply to the world you know... At least, in this world, it won't work. Unless you possess greater power, more transcendent means... and that requires you to grow." The Tree God's words made Oboro's pupils shrink.

This statement reveals that the other party knows he has a 'system'.

"I'm sure that even if I don't expel you and let you into the interior, you won't be able to survive... The nutrients you need to grow are not here at this stage. In your understanding, you are like a human Nen user who has set foot on this land. The potential dangers will not give you any time or opportunity to grow."

A level 10 newbie player, preparing to go to a level 100 map to gain experience?

I'm afraid I'd die the moment I stepped inside.

But... there is no longer any space in this world that can accommodate me.

He can't go back to the Lake Island, and as for here... the Tree God can't keep him here either.

"Aren't you going to eat me?"

Long was very calm.

"No... there is a certain possibility within you, and I hope that one day you can thoroughly explore the entire Dark Continent and then return to tell me everything you have seen and experienced." The Tree God looked up. "From the perspective of the Dark Continent, the range of my activities is very limited... to evolve to the point where I am qualified to go to the heartland is probably just a dream, but my life energy is enough to sustain me for a very, very long time, so... I can wait for you. Learning everything I want to know from you is not a bad idea."

"The supreme will you pursue is not just about proving your own strength... Strength comes in many forms, and fulfilling your own will is only one of them. You represent a world, a group, and sometimes, it's not just about you alone."

The Tree God's words stunned Oboro.

It had a tremendous impact, giving one a sense of sudden enlightenment.

"If one day you fully understand the meaning of power, perhaps you will truly become the supreme will, and be able to return here and travel to the depths of the continent."

In the myth of the Tree God, after the words were spoken, the branches in the air contracted, and the tree's body slowly rose into the air as well.

"I'm only giving you one year. If you can't leave within that time... then I'll just have to wait for the next hopeful person."

The echo of the Tree God resounded from high above, and before Long could see, the other party vanished into the sky.

The three dominant creatures also turned back and quickly left.

"Leaving this world..."

His blurry eyes flickered.

The Tree God communicated with him and revealed a lot of information.

What he had been searching for—a method to transcend dimensions—was something even the Demon King and the Tree God couldn't do. But Oboro could... because he possessed the memories and knowledge of his previous life, including his understanding of energy. So what they couldn't do, didn't mean Oboro couldn't.

That's what makes him unique.

As for how to do it, Long will have to figure that out himself.

There is only one year left.

"Go to other worlds with space to grow... and then come back?"

Oboro already had an idea.

Just as he shattered Netero, Biscuit, and others' understanding of Nen, he explored the Nen in countless ways, so... other energies can naturally be used as well.

This talent was bestowed upon him by his foresight in his previous life.

Only one available.

"Supreme will... true power is not just about absolute self."

On the desolate earth, Oboro sat cross-legged atop Canbius's corpse.

How can one break down the barriers between worlds... just like his soul traveled from Earth?

"Make a wish?"

Long raised her head, her eyebrows slightly raised.

Alluka's image appeared in my mind.

One Alluka is definitely not enough... but what if... a group of them?