Chapter 210 The Erdtree Avatar
Erdtree, the once barren Railway Valley plain has been completely transformed.
Centered on the Erdtree, all plants within a ten-kilometer radius flourished under the influence of the life force emanating from Erdtree; even the wild grass on the ground grew half a head taller than elsewhere.
When Dola and Muska arrived, they both stopped in their tracks.
The tree trunk, so thick that it would take hundreds of people to encircle it, stands majestically. Its canopy, three hundred meters in diameter, casts a shadow large enough to shield an entire town. No matter how many times you see it, this sight is always awe-inspiring.
But what drew their attention at that moment was not the Erdtree itself, but the strange scene unfolding beneath it.
Countless golden roots, as thick as an arm, are breaking through the soil. They twist and intertwine like living things, merging into one in the open space in front of the tree trunk.
At the same time, a large amount of golden light surged out from the tree trunk, transforming into a continuous stream of light that was absorbed by the entangled roots.
The concentration of those Golden Rune far exceeded any blessing Dola had ever seen; even from afar, one could sense the terrifying energy contained within them.
"What is going on?" Dola instinctively lowered her voice, knowing that the gods could hear her, but she still dared not speak loudly.
Muska didn't answer; countless guesses flashed through his mind, but none of them could be confirmed.
Mu En ignored their questions and focused on the Erdtree Avatar that was being created in front of him.
He vaguely remembered these monsters, resembling living golems, that existed in the Elden Ring world and guarded the Minor Erdtree. They were said to be mindless guardians created by the dying Erdtree to protect itself.
At first, he thought this would be very difficult, since the method for creating such a thing did not automatically emerge from the depths of the soul like the previous Incantations models.
But in reality, the whole process happened naturally when he consciously wanted to create a "guardian".
The Erdtree, with a density far exceeding that of steel, automatically emerged from the ground and began to fuse into a whole according to some unknown law. The manufacturing process was so easy that he didn't need to control it at all; he only needed to continuously provide energy.
Mu En then realized that he had underestimated his control over his own abilities, as well as the adaptability of the Golden Order.
Even the offspring of demigods can freely modify legal abilities to create all sorts of strange Incantations and combat techniques. As a rule itself, which is even higher than the gods, how could it be limited by those rules and regulations?
Those spell models are merely the optimal solutions summarized by predecessors, but he can completely break out of the framework and reshape everything according to his own will.
At most, it just consumes more Rune.
For example, right now, just a single attempt with uncertain success has consumed enough energy to create hundreds of Blessed.
As the roots intertwined more and more tightly, the overall outline gradually took shape. When the last ray of light was completely absorbed, all the roots simultaneously detached from the main body and merged into the enormous figure.
boom!
The massive body, over four meters tall, crashed to the ground, causing the surrounding earth to tremble slightly.
Dola and Muska witnessed the entire process. At first, they looked amazed, and then each showed a different expression of embarrassment.
It's something the Divine Tree created itself, so why does it look so shabby?
The headless creature was gray and gold in color, and it wore a wide robe woven from wood fibers. The empty collar was open, revealing roots crisscrossing inside.
Compared to her thin, withered wooden legs that emerged from beneath her robe, her two arms were incredibly thick, composed of several intertwined saplings, with golden leaves vaguely forming the outline of her fingers.
In short, this thing looks like a fat, headless tree-man dressed in a magnificent ceremonial robe but with his head chopped off—completely different from the sacred, magnificent Erdtree.
( The Erdtree Avatar, in short, an ugly sight that defies description)
The two hesitated, wanting to speak but then stopping, and after a moment's thought, they forgot—well, it was the thoughtful Muska who spoke first.
"This—this must be a soldier created by the Divine Tree. It certainly looks majestic and imposing, worthy of the power of a god."
Dola glanced at him. "How could you say such a lie?"
Where is the majesty and grandeur in a headless tree root Giant?
Muska remained unfazed. "If you're so capable, why don't you say those words to the gods?"
Seeing his two subordinates' ever-changing expressions, Mu En was utterly speechless.
No wonder it was so easy to make; I really shouldn't have had any expectations for this kind of thing that was just haphazardly pieced together based on instinct.
He tried to control the newly formed Erdtree Avatar with his consciousness, and confirmed that it was essentially similar to his own movable roots, only able to operate his will to a limited extent.
For example, that strange shape wasn't formed according to his will; it was entirely an automatic output based on instinct.
However, things are different now.
Before Muska could continue his awkward boasting, Mu En had a thought, and countless golden threads emerged from his body, slithering through the air like serpents before darting into the Erdtree Avatar body.
The golden mycelium invaded and spread as quickly as it had when it merged with those ordinary plants, but it did not exhibit the terrifying ability to plunder life force, as if the incarnation was originally prepared as a container for these mycelium.
The next moment, the still avatar began to move.
It first raised its arm and held it "in front" to examine it, the leaves rubbing together and making a rustling sound. Then it began to walk forward, its heavy footsteps leaving deep footprints on the ground with each step.
Dola and her companion watched as this "monster" approached them, their hearts filled with extreme unease, but they dared not move because Mu En had not given any instructions.
"It's really bulky—it looks like it needs some modifications."
After taking a few steps, a helpless sigh came from the body, and the two realized that it was the Divine Tree that was controlling this body.
Then, astonishing changes began.
As the avatar continued to move forward, its body gradually transformed into a pure golden yellow. Golden threads continuously moved within its body, peeling away and reshaping those bloated structures, while the cracking sounds of wood fibers tearing and growing were incessant.
With each step it took, the golden color on its bulky body became more intense, transforming from dull to brilliant, and even beginning to show a tendency to transform into crystals.
When the avatar finally reached Dola and her companion, its four-meter-tall body had transformed into a translucent, energy-like substance, crystal clear, as if carved from the purest amber.
"My Lord God, you—"
Dola stared intently at the towering incarnation; she knew this was the body the god had created for her.
Suddenly, a soft sound was heard, and numerous cracks began to appear on the surface of the golden shell. The cracks spread rapidly, covering the entire body in the blink of an eye.
boom!
The golden shell shattered with a crash, and countless crystal fragments flew in all directions, turning into specks of light and dissipating in the air.
Then, a figure emerged from the fragments, its arms outstretched upwards as if embracing the entire world.
The body was over two meters tall, formed by intertwined golden branches. Its near-perfect human curves were long and smooth, and the originally rough wood fibers now resembled a work of art with delicate textures and distinct layers.
Countless crystallized golden threads flow through the wood grain, eventually converging at the chest, where they intertwine and entwine within the hollowed-out chest cavity to form a small golden crystal tree, its shape almost identical to that of Erdtree sapling.
Its body and head have no face; instead, they are made of thorns and twigs, forming a simple yet exquisite golden crown.
(The protagonist's form is inspired by the " Night Giant " in " Nightreign," which appears to be transformed from the Spirit Erdtree. This is Miyazaki's design, not something the author made up.)
weird.
sacred.
majesty.
These were all the adjectives Dola could think of to describe the being before her.
Her knees buckled, and she involuntarily knelt down. Muska knelt down at the same time, her forehead almost touching the ground.
The body, composed of branches, crystals, and light, descended slowly, making no sound as its feet touched the ground. It—or rather, it stood there, looking down at the two kneeling figures.
This time, Mu En's voice was no longer a chorus coming from all directions, but a genuine and gentle male voice emanating from that body.
Arise, my people.