But the actual situation was nowhere near as optimistic as Fang Xiao had imagined.
Though these Tree Slaves had once been human, after being eroded and controlled, they had already become part of Great Chun.
While retaining the cultivation and strength they had possessed in life, they had been stripped of their thoughts and understanding, then ultimately assigned the duty of guarding Great Chun.
Each had become an existence that feared neither pain nor death.
Fearlessness of death was only one aspect. Because of Great Chun, these Tree Slaves possessed astonishing regenerative abilities and were truly difficult to kill.
Moreover, they seemed to share some kind of connection. If one became entangled with a Tree Slave and could not break free for a long time,
it would not be long before endless Tree Slaves surrounded them.
But that was not the most crucial part.
The most crucial part was that Tree Slaves were like the vegetation within the forbidden zone.
They could be attacked, but they absolutely could not be killed.
Otherwise, it would no longer just be the Tree Slaves making a move. Great Chun itself would act, dragging the offender down into its depths.
And in the future, the Great Spring Forbidden Zone would gain another Tree Slave.
After hearing Zhang Baichuan's explanation, anger surged up within Fang Xiao.
Just now, Zhang Baichuan had not intended to warn him at all, only caring about running for his own life.
Had Fang Xiao failed to keep up, or directly attacked a Tree Slave, the consequences would likely have been extremely severe.
Yet Fang Xiao was not blinded by anger.
Zhang Baichuan still had value to him. He would not throw away the greater for the sake of the lesser.
But for the rest of the journey, Fang Xiao needed