The Enlightenment Sacred Tree had witnessed the Nine Reversals Heavenly Technique and naturally knew how much one's strength could improve by cultivating it. It also knew the dangers of practicing it. The more times one reversed the technique, the more terrifying the lightning tribulations became. Even Ling Tian might not be able to withstand them.
Because its former master had failed to take that final step and become a Saint God, the tree had always held a grudge over it. That was why it had such high hopes for Ling Tian, wishing he could accomplish what its former master had not.
Composing himself, the Enlightenment Sacred Tree looked at Little Devourer. "All right, little wolf pup. Next, I'll take you into the heart of this realm. We'll probably be apart for a hundred thousand years or even longer. Is there anything you want to say?"
At Wen Yan's words, Little Devourer looked at Ling Tian and Fairy Meng Shang, then fell silent. Only now, with their parting at hand, did he realize how hard it was to say goodbye.
"Little Devourer, go without worry. It's only a hundred thousand years or so. It's not as if we'll never see each other again." Ling Tian forced a smile to comfort him.
"Ling Tian, once I'm gone, you'll have one less ally in You Hun Realm. Po Tian, Chi Xue, and the others..." Little Devourer said gravely, but before he could finish, Ling Tian interrupted him.
"Don't worry. According to Chi Xue's plan, he won't attack us unless he gets the chance to help the Jade Devouring Sky Python seize You Hun Realm." Ling Tian glanced at the Enlightenment Sacred Tree beside him. "With Senior Wu Dao leading you, there shouldn't be any problems getting into the heart of You Hun Realm.