The World Tree Sapling was not on any continent. It stood on an island in the Endless Sea, surrounded by a natural Barrier. Every animal and plant on the island was a remnant of the Mythic Era.
Originally, none of the races on the Gods Continent knew that another World Tree Sapling existed there.
Only when the island's Barrier began to fade and the World Tree's aura seeped out did the major powers take notice. That sparked a relentless struggle among factions from the Seven Continents.
William vaguely remembered how many people had died fighting over the World Tree. Epic-Class Professionals were mere foot soldiers, Legendary-Class Professionals were elite troops, and only Saints counted as heroes.
Yikes.
Could anyone survive a free-for-all among dozens of heroes, with no healing fountain and no respawns?
"But if I bring it back now, keep a low profile, and hide the World Tree's aura for a while, I might be able to hold on to it." William scratched his head. It still felt a little dangerous.
After all, the World Tree was one of the World of Gods' greatest treasures.
It was a Divine Artifact that could rival those of the Main Gods.
It might even be more valuable than a Main God's Divine Artifact, with far more strategic uses. Even if he brought it back, he would have to make sure its aura never leaked out. That would take some work.
As for why a World Tree Sapling had appeared on that island, nobody knew.
Not even the Elves.
But if the World Tree truly was unique,
then perhaps a second World Tree could appear only after the first had vanished!
After a little thought, the Prince decided to take a look. He needed no companions. He knew where the island was, could