The enormous Commander's Platform covered several thousand square meters.
The whole structure was made of bronze and iron. At the very front lay an open space, while at its center stood the statue of Lord Wansheng.
The statue was bronze as well, though mottled with rust, with wild grass growing thickly around it.
The statue stood tall and majestic, its features solemn.
Looking closely, one would find that the weeds were not trying to conceal the statue, but rather clustered around it as though embracing it.
At the sight of the statue, Wang Ya and Wang Ze both wore respectful expressions.
"If Lord Wansheng were still alive, how wonderful that would be," Wang Ze sighed.
"Does true immortality exist in this world?"
"I don't know, but I have heard some rumors," Wang Ya said immediately after.
"Our Peach Tree is one of the three great miraculous trees.
It is said that alongside the Peach Tree, there is a Longevity Tree.
Its longevity fruits can increase one's lifespan.
A single fruit grants ten thousand years."
"I know that, and longevity fruits are far from simple.
Ordinary treasures that extend one's life build up resistance after being consumed once.
They are of little use the second time.
But longevity fruits are unaffected. They can break through this shackle and are sought after by countless people."
"In a sense, if one had enough longevity fruits, one could live forever."
Wang Ya smiled and nodded. "That may be true, but it is impossible.
The Longevity Tree bears fruit even less often than our Peach Tree, and it takes even longer.
It grants long life, but not immortality."
The Commander's Platform held special significance for the Plant Lineage.
Even though Lord Wansheng no longer existed, the Plant Lineage still worshipped at the Commander's Platform every