At Lin Mo's words, quite a few people stood with their mouths slightly open, stunned by his conjecture.
In truth, similar claims did exist on the Terra Continent.
But they were rumors so ancient they had nearly been forgotten, passed down orally only among the highest ranks of the various races.
World Trees were too difficult to sustain.
What could anyone do even if they knew? It would only create more conflict.
So, over time, the claim had been buried in piles of old records.
But things were different now.
Great Xia said nuclear reactors could sustain World Trees at a cost so low it was negligible.
That made this "useless ancient legend" a gold mine capable of rewriting a race's destiny in an instant!
The three Seventh-Order Elf Elders exchanged glances.
One of them spoke first, his voice level.
"Sir Lin Mo, the relationship between World Trees and Elves is far more complicated than you imagine."
"Magic affinity cannot be acquired simply by being immersed in magic elements."
His tone was calm, but his meaning was clear: do not take this any further.
Lin Mo glanced at him and understood.
With this much already said, there was no need for the Elves to admit anything. Everyone present was among their race's foremost experts. Not one of them was a fool.
They all knew for themselves whether they believed it.
Warwick listened from the side, clenching his fists.
If Half-Orcs could have magical talent too...
Their race had always been known for brute strength and looked down upon by other races.
But with magic to bolster us... could we become stronger?
His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed hard.
Kael said nothing, but the hand gripping his staff trembled slightly.
If the Holy Human Race could have a World Tree