Ancient Tree

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ancient Tree (古代树)
Alias(es)	Tai Crystal Tree (during its metamorphosis) 464
Species/Race	Ancient Tree; later an ice-blue Tai Crystal Tree 464
Affiliation	Ancient Tree civilization; Chihuo Village; Ancient Tree research base
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 25

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ancient Tree	464	Possesses stored Life Energy and can transmit it through its branches.
Tai Crystal metamorphosis	464	Absorbs new Tai Crystal Energy mixed with Life Energy while sustaining Luo Yun's metamorphosis; its branches, trunk, and roots begin Terastallization.
Ice-blue Tai Crystal Tree	464	New growth becomes entirely Tai Jing Branch Buds; its trunk hardens, branches thicken, and Tai Crystal Energy circulates through it like blood.

Background / History

The Ancient Tree stands at the center of the Ancient Tree Forest/Area, whose lower levels become contested territory when large monsters migrate from the depths, including Jinouga, Nargacuga, and Fire Dragons 25.

Following a catastrophe involving Ancient Dragons, much of the surrounding vegetation is expected to recover over two or three years as nutrients enrich the land. This recovery is important to the survival of the Ancient Tree Fire Dragon tribe, whose living quarters lie at the border between the Great Antlion Desert and the forest 145.

Over time, the Ancient Tree becomes the foundation of an expanding settlement. Renovations add cable cars and windmills, while a beastman village is established in its canopy layer 274. The Investigation Team later deepens its integration with the Tree, and cats use its unique abilities to cultivate substantial food supplies and medicinal herbs 337.

Luo Yun personally nurtured the Ancient Tree and develops a sense of responsibility and belonging toward the civilization that arises around it 542.

Appearance

During its metamorphosis, the Ancient Tree changes from predominantly verdant green into a hardened, green-and-ice-blue Tai Crystal Tree 464.

• Ice-blue Tai Crystal Energy flows through bark crevices like blood 464.
• Crystalline, heart-like formations emerge along the main trunk and pulse with blue light 464.
• Large sections of bark form armor around an ice-blue inner core 464.
• New Tai Jing Branch Buds replace ordinary green sprouts and can grow roughly one meter per day 464.
• Its roots become exceptionally hard and contain dangerously hot flowing energy 464.

Abilities & Properties

Life Energy Transfer

The Tree stores Life Energy and can actively send it through its branches into Luo Yun's lair.

• Sustains Luo Yun during his Tai Crystal-encased metamorphosis 464.
• Functions as part of a reciprocal symbiosis: it provides Life Energy while receiving Tai Crystal Energy mixed with Life Energy 464.
• Its behavior is described as though it possesses intelligence when initiating the transfer 464.

Tai Crystal Energy Absorption

While connected to Luo Yun's metamorphosis, the Tree absorbs and circulates localized Tai Crystal Energy.

• Its branches and trunk undergo Terastallization within days 464.
• Energy circulates through its roots and bark at temperatures hot enough to burn a person on contact 464.
• The transformation increases the hardness of its trunk and the thickness of its branches 464.

Ecological Cultivation

The Ancient Tree's unique abilities support food and medicinal-herb production for its inhabitants.

• Cats cultivate large quantities of crops and medicinal herbs with its assistance 337.
• Its hollow can support life adapted to its Life Energy and dominant Tai Jing energy, as seen in the ongoing mutation of a Nisegene larva 380.

Relationships

• Luo Yun — Symbiotic partner and the Tree's nurturer. The Tree transfers Life Energy to him during his metamorphosis and absorbs Tai Crystal Energy in return; Luo Yun considers the civilization growing around it his responsibility 464 542.
• Ancient Tree Fire Dragon Tribe — Long-term inhabitants whose settlement develops into the basis of Chihuo Village and the wider Ancient Tree civilization 145 337.
• Investigation Team — Cooperative partner integrated into the Tree's developing settlement; its personnel conduct ecological surveys and maintain a research base there 337 416.
• Cats — Cultivators who use the Tree's abilities to produce food and medicinal herbs 337.
• Ancient Dragon People — A group drawn toward joining the Ancient Tree community after hearing of its conditions and relationship with the Investigation Team 349.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Settlement and Civilization

The Ancient Tree becomes a settlement hub, gaining canopy infrastructure, a beastman village, agricultural production, and closer ties with the Investigation Team 274 337. Its research base is expected to develop into a cooperative institution resembling the relationship between the Old World's Hunter's Guild and its host kingdom 416.

Tai Crystal Metamorphosis

While Luo Yun undergoes metamorphosis inside a Tai Crystal Shell, the Ancient Tree supplies him with Life Energy and takes in the new energy he produces. The exchange triggers the Tree's own transformation into an ice-blue Tai Crystal Tree, alarming returning visitors and patrol teams 464.

Future Development

When Luo Yun considers relocating his nest deeper into the New Continent, he does not intend to abandon the Ancient Tree. He instead plans its next ten years of development, while its scholars redirect their work toward helping creatures survive within his domain 542 543.

Trivia

• The Ancient Tree Area becomes increasingly rainforest-like under Luo Yun's influence, attracting more diverse and dangerous creatures 357.
• Even Luo Yun and Ya Ji react to the overwhelming atmospheric pressure that descends across the Ancient Tree during a later warning event 565.