Absolute power crushed everything in its path. Once everyone realized that Tree Elder was invincible, their faith would collapse without being attacked.
That was the power of faith.
It could be built through trust, and it could crumble through fear.
Now, Tree Elder held the threads in his hand. He seemed like an omnipotent god, controlling everyone's deaths.
With a casual tug, he could make hearts burst from their chests.
No one knew how many people on Immortal Island had ultimately died from that pull.
Xu Zimo frowned slightly.
He had not expected Tree Elder to have such a trick. Was this how the power of bloodlines was used?
"No, no." Xu Zimo shook his head.
"If he could truly decide everyone's life and death, Tree Elder should have revived long ago. Why would he still have waited until now?"
At this moment, the Human Emperor also emerged from the River of Destiny.
"The Dao... a Great Dao imprint," the Human Emperor said with an ugly expression.
"These so-called threads are Great Dao imprints. There is only one way to remove a Great Dao imprint."
"Comprehend the Dao!"
The Human Emperor's two words made everyone present turn pale.
Those who comprehended the Dao stood at the true pinnacle of this world.
Just like the Sacred Ancestor and the Immortal Lord.
It was said that at the height of his power, Tree Elder had also been a Dao-comprehending expert.
That was why the Sacred Court could do nothing to him, allowing him to run rampant for a time, until he ultimately died beneath heavenly punishment.
If this truly was a Great Dao imprint, then let alone the others, even the Human Emperor himself could not escape it.
Those who did not comprehend the Dao were ultimately destined to become Tree Elder's