Seeing the massive tree that had suddenly appeared, Han Xing was briefly stunned before a delighted smile appeared on his face.
"World Tree, we meet again."
The World Tree's phantom trembled slightly. Countless branches and leaves stirred without wind, producing a sound as wondrous as heavenly music.
A gentle yet vast thought entered Han Xing's mind directly. "Returner... welcome home..."
The thought carried relief and approval, like an elder welcoming home a child who had traveled far.
Han Xing could sense that the World Tree welcomed his return and even felt a degree of gratitude toward him.
After all, he had once paid the price of his life to protect this world.
Han Xing smiled, then studied the World Tree for a moment.
With his current Divine Domain Lord-level strength, coupled with the Triple Celestial Eyes, a single glance was nearly enough to clearly reveal a living being's essence in his mind.
At this moment, the World Tree appeared to him as a convergence of countless laws.
A colossal will guided and organized those laws, maintaining the operation of the entire world.
After a moment, he withdrew his gaze and said approvingly, "It's only been a while, yet you've actually broken through to the Divine Domain Lord realm too."
"And... how the hell is your realm even higher than mine? You're already a High-Level God Lord?"
Hearing his question, the World Tree conveyed a thought. "When my master departed, to prevent creatures like the Time Beast from setting their sights on this world again..."
"My master used some kind of treasure to forcibly raise my realm..."
Han Xing rolled his eyes at the answer. "Holy crap, being the eternal World Tree really does come with great benefits!"
"I fought desperately on Lord Continent for decades before barely breaking through to