The Bizarre Tree's Three Demands

The Bizarre Tree's presence was truly uncanny. It never revealed its true form inside the building, yet its words and voice appeared clearly throughout it, allowing everyone to hear every word.

No one was speaking on its behalf, yet its voice seemed to echo throughout the entire building.

"Everyone, I'm disappointed. Truly disappointed."

"I've shown you all favor, given you power you could never have imagined, raised you above ordinary people, and let you enjoy all kinds of resources. And what have you given me in return?"

"Did you really think I didn't know that so many of you have been slacking off?"

The Bizarre Tree's voice was low, its diction somewhat unclear, and a mysterious, buzzing undertone made everyone feel unsettled just hearing it.

But now, not one of the several hundred agents dared show any discomfort on their face.

They could clearly feel Lord Tree Ancestor's anger.

It was an emotion powerful enough to destroy every one of them.

At a time like this, anyone who did so much as show the slightest sign of displeasing Lord Tree Ancestor would surely die without a proper burial.

"Jiao Zhigang."

The Bizarre Tree suddenly called out a name in a sinister voice.

Someone in the crowd shrank back, fear plain in his eyes as he instinctively tried to hide among the others.

But his fear of Lord Tree Ancestor kept him from ignoring the summons.

He forced himself out of the crowd, his face pale and his legs trembling uncontrollably.

"L-Lord Tree Ancestor," Jiao Zhigang stammered.

"So you still know how to be afraid?" Lord Tree Ancestor said indifferently.

Jiao Zhigang collapsed to his knees with a thud, unable to hold himself up any longer. "Lord Tree Ancestor, I repent. I admit I've been a little slack lately. I swear