Looking at the other Tree of Life struggling to pull themselves out, Leo suddenly smiled.
"What funny thing came to mind? Tell us so we can all laugh." Yaoyao looked at Leo as if he were crazy, yet she could still laugh at something like this.
"I finally understand why the consciousness of that big tree descended to threaten and intimidate me."
"Why?"
Leo pointed to his Tree of Life, which was several sizes larger than the others, and said, "These Tree of Life possess vitality, clearly all thanks to the energy provided by that tree. The energy he provides to other Tree of Life enables them to activate and fight, while the energy he provides to my Tree of Life becomes nourishment. No wonder my Tree of Life has grown so tall and strong; I really have to thank him."
"Do you mean that the tree, your Tree of Life, and your soul were originally three points connected by a line, and only when all three are connected can they mutate or even merge? But the connection between these three points is blocked with you, and all the energy has been transferred to your Tree of Life, so the tree's consciousness came to you through the telephone line." Yaoyao seemed to have discovered something interesting.
That's roughly the idea.
"No one's energy comes for free. Just as the richer a person is, the more stingy they are, these higher-level life forms are even less able to tolerate their energy being wasted. This indicates that they cannot accurately control their power, or that there is a problem with their life system."
Leo stroked his Tree of Life. Although he had planted it out of desperation to save his life, he had watered it with his own blood, and he could feel a clear connection between himself and the tree.
A sense of familiarity arises spontaneously.
Although he couldn't speak, he expressed his joy at Leo's arrival with the swaying branches, like a kitten stretching out its head waiting to be petted.
"Although we don't know what use this tree will be in the future, let's move it back first."
" Benji, thank you for your trouble. Move my Tree of Life to the Starship." Leo said to Benji.
"Yes, sir."
Benji unfolded his true form, his body, which was over fifty meters tall, was more than twenty meters taller than Leo's Tree of Life.
With its claws gripping the tree, it pulled the entire tree out with a slight effort.
The Tree of Life, now separated from the soil, rustled its leaves, and many fell to the ground. Leo could sense a sense of fear and dread.
Although this tree has not yet developed its own consciousness, it can already express some simple emotional changes.
"It's alright, don't be afraid. We're just moving you to a better, safer place. War is about to break out here, so it's not suitable for you to stay here any longer." Leo stroked the trunk of the big tree, comforting the unborn child.
To Yaoyao's astonishment, the Tree of Life, which had just been shedding its leaves, immediately unfurled all its branches and leaves after Leo comforted it.
Upon seeing this, Benji immediately used his magic to condense a large clump of soil at the base of the tree, ensuring that all the roots could still absorb nutrients from the soil, and then carried it towards the starship in the sky.
"After we get back, we'll plant it next to the Wizard's Tower and learn some grafting techniques. Maybe it'll bear a lot of fruit." Yaoyao had already made a list of plans for this magical Tree of Life. This Tree of Life, which could resonate with Leo, might just produce some different kinds of fruit.
Leo flicked Yaoyao's forehead with his finger. This little rascal is really something else; if you don't discipline her for three days, she'll be causing trouble. This tree, according to blood relations, can be said to be Leo's descendant; how could it be grafted?
Doesn't that amount to giving his offspring sex reassignment surgery?
Who could tolerate something like this?
"Why did you hit me?" Yaoyao covered her forehead with her paws, glaring angrily at Leo. What was wrong with him wanting to eat fruit? Maybe Alice would like the grafted fruit too.
"Hitting you would be too lenient."
Leo gritted his teeth and was about to lift Yaoyao up and spank his little bottom when a series of affectionate shouts interrupted Leo violence.
"Teacher, teacher."
Leo and Yaoyao turned their heads at the same time and saw a small giant with red hair, his whole body covered in flames and steaming heat, hopping and skipping towards them.
The aura of power emanating from him clearly indicated that he was Body Refinement Wizard had unlocked the first level of Bloodline Power!
She was accompanied by many giants who had also awakened their Bloodline Power, and behind her was a vast army of slaves. They advanced in a completely flat-out manner, violently flattening any mutants, living plants, or even fused plant beings.
"Who are you...?"
Leo looked at the little giant with full red hair and radiating steam with a puzzled expression. Her aura seemed familiar, but he couldn't remember who she was for a moment.
"Teacher, I'm Tao Mia."
The little giant released his Bloodline Power, and a slightly shy Level One Body Refinement Wizard appeared before Leo.
It was Tao Mia, the class representative Leo had found when he was an external Elemental Wizard at the Undying Body Wizard Academy, and a former apprentice.
" Tao Mia, you've advanced a level?" Yaoyao seized the opportunity to escape from Leo's clutches, jumped onto Tao Mia's shoulder, and asked in surprise.
"Yes, I was promoted to Level One thirty years after my teacher left," Tao Mia said proudly.
Given her abilities, she would have only a very small chance of advancing one level in her lifetime, and that would take hundreds of years. The most likely outcome would be that she would remain an apprentice for her entire life, as she didn't have much of an advantage in body refinement.
As a result, she met Leo and, after studying with Leo for only a few years, successfully advanced to the next level.
Leo observed Tao Mia after her advancement. Her aura was stable, and her basic attribute values were all at maximum. This was not a superficial advancement; her foundation was very solid.
Then he noticed the witch's ring on her hand, which he had asked Dean Roderick to give to her before he left.
Congratulations on becoming Official Wizard.
Leo smiled at Tao Mia, feeling a surge of pride upon seeing his former student become First-Level Wizard. This Leo even surpassed his own achievements.
As role models, which teacher doesn't hope their students will surpass them?
"It's all thanks to the teacher. Without the teacher's guidance, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today." Tao Mia showed Leo the witch guide ring on her finger, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Leo.
"I also want to thank my teacher for the gift."
Leo smiled and did not deny it. He had put some things suitable for apprentices in the wizard ring and left a few notes. At the time, he felt that Tao Mia was more suitable for the elemental side, but unfortunately, she was in the Body Refining Academy and did not have good conditions, so Leo thought he would help her if he could.
After all, when Gru was training him in elemental magic, he tacitly approved of it.
Leo's condition at the time was not suitable for cultivating the elemental side. The Purple Flame Stigmata Wizard wanted to gain the benefits of the Jeft World as soon as possible, so he made Leo focus on cultivating the body-refining side.
Learning the elemental aspects requires a lot of time, which will inevitably take up a lot of time spent cultivating the body, making it unsuitable for the Purple Flame Stigmata Wizard's plan.
Despite being ordered by Level Four Stigmata Wizard, Teacher Gru still decided to secretly help Leo; his tacit approval was the greatest help he could offer.
Therefore, when Leo faces the studious Tao Mia, he always thinks of his own difficult past. The things he gives her may not seem worth much, but they are indeed suitable for Tao Mia and can help her open the door to the elemental side.
"You should still be in your century-long post-promotion rest period, so why are you out on an expedition? Did those old men in your academy force you to come out?"
Yaoyao counted the time with her hands. According to Tao Mia, she advanced thirty years after Leo left, so she had only advanced for sixty-seven years now. She hadn't reached the hundred-year mandatory mission period yet, so she didn't need to participate in any expeditions.
Tao Mia shook her head vigorously when she heard Yaoyao's doubts, pointing to the group of giants behind her and saying, "I asked to come, and the academy's teachers are here too. With them guiding me, I won't be in any danger."
"The growth of Body Refinement Wizard requires the tempering of the battlefield; too much rest is not beneficial to us."
Following Tao Mia's finger, Leo looked at the giants behind him who had awakened their Bloodline Power. His brows furrowed slightly. He vaguely noticed that the wizards who had followed behind were subtly protecting Tao Mia.
A novice wizard like Tao Mia wouldn't be able to figure out the intricacies of this place, but Leo, a seasoned veteran, could discern many things at a glance.
These Body Refinement Wizard split into two lines, keeping high-level opponents out and letting in only weaker enemies who were within Tao Mia's capabilities.
Upon closer inspection, Leo indeed recognized many familiar faces, including teachers from the Undying Body Academy and some spectators and opponents from the arena.
Since Leo left, the makeshift arena has been closed, causing the Undying Body Academy to lose a source of income.
"Isn't this Dean Roderick? Long time no see."
Leo greeted one of the giants, who was hiding behind the others and had activated his second Bloodline Power, with a forced smile.
Leo couldn't forget the aura emanating from this giant, even with his eyes closed; he had gritted his teeth and wanted to pin him to the ground and beat him to a pulp countless times.
Upon seeing Leo, the giant gave a slightly embarrassed smile, then quickly dispelled the Bloodline Power. His imposing and burly appearance revealed him to be Roderick, the dean of the Undying Body Academy.
It was he who led Leo to meet the Indestructible Body Stigmata Great Wizard twice, and traded away knowledge about the Stone of Indestructibility from the Indestructible Body Stigmata Great Wizard!
"Haha, isn't this Master Leo? It's been a long time!"
Roderick laughed heartily to cover his embarrassment, as if he had just noticed Leo.
However, the shock and disbelief in his eyes betrayed his true feelings; he sensed the aura of the Stone of Indestructibility on Leo.
This was the second wizard he had sensed, besides the one with the Indestructible Body Stigmata Great Wizard, who had fused with the Stone of Indestructibility.
Even with the strength of Level Three Body-Refining Great Wizard, Roderick felt his face burning at the thought of the fusion process.
He never imagined that a wizard would actually dare to fuse with the Stone of Indestructibility after knowing its fusion properties.
This is a trait that would turn even Level-Six Stigmata Great Wizard green with rage if they knew about it!