Locke used the Archaeology Spell Model and Ancient Pointer, taking advantage of the properties of Rust-Death Particles to once again locate the research institute hidden by the Illusion School's magical maze. He then entered and opened the Magic Lock.
Locke entered the research institute and, regardless of whether anyone was there, immediately used [Tomb Spirit Summoning] to scan the Negative Energy Particle Field throughout the institute, making sure that no one had entered or approached the research institute during this period.
After confirming everything, Locke finally arrived at the Constant Temperature Planting Room in the institute's core area. At that moment, the six Red-Earth Hollies sensed the return of their Forest Lord. Their branches and leaves immediately swayed like gentle dancers greeting Locke.
Locke inspected the various circulation systems in the Constant Temperature Planting Room. They were still running smoothly, so he no longer had to worry about the forest's nascent form being damaged because the circulation systems had not been fully established.
Locke stroked the bark of one of the Red-Earth Hollies and experienced a unique sensation. It was as if he were looking at himself from a third-person perspective.
Because of the Permanent Defense Field, this forest was essentially himself. Yet he was touching himself at that moment. The Permanent Defense Field served as a connection point, linking the forest with his soul.
In a sense, his soul at that moment was the soul of this forest.
Therefore, when Locke closed his eyes, he could indeed overlook the entire forest.
Thus, Locke felt as though he were inside his own body, touching himself. It was an extremely strange sensation.
*"According to Dean Lewis, a forest is also a living entity, another kind of organism with a complex structure. Therefore, if I want to continue strengthening my Permanent Defense