The Tree God's Chair

Zhang Xuezhou was just observing Jin Chang, who was being roasted over a fire, waiting for him to hand over the final part of the Yin Yang Great Joy Nine People Incantation, when he unexpectedly became the object of Jin Chang's observation.

He's still a little short of the time it takes for him to travel through the world and return; at least it won't happen at the banquet.

However, if Zhang Xuezhou wanted to resolve the issue of Jin Chang noticing his unusual condition, he would only have one option: to collapse and lose consciousness, thus rendering Jin Chang's reasoning completely invalid.

This was somewhat different from what he had imagined—a stumbling and faltering farewell to the banquet and his return home. He would also be staying at the King of Huainan's Household, where he didn't seem particularly friendly towards Zhang Xuezhou.

But compared to the troubles of the King of Huainan's Household, Zhang Xuezhou felt that his own uncle was the real trouble.

It's one thing if he hasn't fully surrendered to the King of Huainan's Household, but if Jin Chang goes all out and changes his mindset, he will highly tie his own interests to the King of Huainan's Household. As long as Zhang Xuezhou's actions have any adverse effects, Jin Chang will be the first to report him.

He had calculated everything clearly in his mind, and he couldn't help but try to get a response from the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, hoping to achieve the time travel as soon as possible.

This was a time travel scenario that was almost impossible in the past, and Zhang Xuezhou had never tried it before. However, Zhang Xuezhou was well aware that the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon could sense his sense of crisis and that such a scenario was possible.

As if possessing telepathy, or as if something had been left in his mind as a trigger, Zhang Xuezhou felt that the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon could know his situation.

If the interests of both parties are completely aligned, then the matter may be possible.

This situation is somewhat like a coordinated effort, and it could indeed be a matter of discussion between Zhang Xuezhou and the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, since they had cooperated when he fought against the Desolate.

As darkness appeared in his eyes, Zhang Xuezhou knew very well that his request had been granted.

In the endless darkness, the mechanical chanting continued, accompanied by an incredible crossing of distances.

Perhaps because the scheduled time for the journey had not yet arrived, or perhaps because such a journey was a burden on the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, Zhang Xuezhou traveled into the dark exchange that resembled a 'mirror.' He did not sense the exchange, nor did he return to reality.

In Zhang Xuezhou's perception, his enhanced mental strength brought about a slowdown in all subtle observations, and he could also clearly perceive his own state of travel.

But Zhang Xuezhou's visit still seemed rushed and superficial.

With his mental strength insufficient, he struggled to perceive the distorted reality clearly. Whenever he tried to observe more deeply, he had to stop after a brief exploration and return to his body.

This time, however, he managed to escape Jin Chang and travel ahead of schedule.

As he waited, Zhang Xuezhou felt the transformation of his twisted soul and spirit slowly unfold.

Just as an artificial water vortex lacks stirring, this distortion constantly returns to a regular shape, allowing him to perceive reality.

"It looks like a piece of land, and a chair!"

Upon receiving the perceived information, Zhang Xuezhou found it almost impossible to believe his own judgment.

Of course, Zhang Xuezhou was also well aware that he was only in a state of having three souls and seven spirits, and the land he perceived was not necessarily real.

But Zhang Xuezhou felt that his perception of the chair's shape was correct. No matter how he perceived it, it was indeed a chair, and a simple chair design.

He had previously noticed the transformation of the 'mirror,' which seemed to be caused by this chair.

The more exposure one has, the less awe one feels towards the unknown.

Zhang Xuezhou sensed the drifting, his three souls and seven spirits constantly drawing closer.

In a brief moment, he felt himself transform back into human form and sit back in the chair.

Looking around, Zhang Xuezhou felt that for the first time in the endless darkness, there were some stars shining.

But before he could even discern the difference, Zhang Xuezhou felt something strange appear in his eyes as he sat in the chair; towering trees of endless length seemed to rise from the ground.

The vast world seemed small at that moment, and a feeling of entering a state of Realm Entry welled up in his heart. Zhang Xuezhou felt that the tree was growing taller and taller, and the view it brought was constantly changing.

Grass, trees, mountains, rivers—everything keeps shrinking. Grass becomes invisible, mountains turn into stone, and rivers become ties.

The towering trees continued to expand upwards, and the endless land quickly came into view, while the sea transformed into lakes the size of lakes.

But the growth in sight did not stop there; as the towering trees grew wildly, even the land and sea gradually shrank and became smaller.

The whole world is shrinking.

Until the world beneath this towering tree manifested as a planet, and then became a sphere beneath the towering tree.

The world in darkness rises and falls, but countless rays of light shine from the towering trees.

This big tree is still growing.

"The vast universe has no need for a tree god that devours the world!"

Until a voice like a judgment came from the depths of his soul, Zhang Xuezhou felt endless thunder crashing down upon him.

The lightning struck the tree, and it seemed to strike Zhang Xuezhou as well, reminding him of the Lightning Tribulation of the demon saint he had experienced.

When Zhang Xuezhou was undergoing his Lightning Tribulation, his body possessed the divine form and he had mastered physical techniques, making him seem like an insulator. The continuous lightning strikes only caused his Qi and Blood to fluctuate and his internal organs to be damaged.

When Zhang Xuezhou regained consciousness twelve days later, his body was as good as if nothing had happened, and he was even able to carry the corpse with Divine Lord Zhenyuan.

Zhang Xuezhou was not afraid of the thunder, but this towering tree was not so lucky.

Endless golden lightning flashed continuously, causing the trunk of the giant tree that occupied the entire planet to break and burst into endless flames.

Like a sun erupting, this tree transformed into a star that illuminated the dark world.

The colossal tree that had devoured the world was dying, yet a chilling voice of judgment continued to whisper, and countless golden bolts of lightning danced wildly, relentlessly annihilating the tree's seeds that were hurtling towards them like meteorites.

Until there was no more movement in the flames, the voice of judgment disappeared, and the golden lightning vanished.

In the still, lifeless darkness, only the burning flames remained.

Time dragged on so slowly it was almost despairing; Zhang Xuezhou was feeling dizzy when the flames disappeared.

His thoughts no longer lingered on the destroyed towering tree, but turned to a giant branch.

These giant tree branches were not trees in the conventional sense, but were covered with endless gems. Countless gems detached from the tree and floated and disappeared in the darkness.

As if drawn by the queen bee, these gems returned carrying with them some creatures used for their work.

These creatures have no physical bodies, no thoughts, and move through the trees like zombies, yet they also engage in some kind of labor.

Zhang Xuezhou couldn't understand the behavior of the giant tree branch. Perhaps it was trying to save itself, but ultimately failed.

The giant tree branch eventually sank and disappeared into the darkness, leaving only a wooden chair, forged from the tree's trunk, floating on and off.

At some point, a sound came from the chair.

"I have finally entrusted myself with immortality; I have achieved immortality!"

"I will prove immortality, and be king!"

No one can kill me, but you will all die!

"I am a god prostrate on the earth; my whispers are my will, and those who defy my will shall die!"

One sound after another, the creaking from the chair never stopped.

As if in a fleeting moment, these creatures came and went in waves, dying one after another.

No matter what rights or power one once possessed, or what grudges one had, in the passage of time, everything must be surrendered and disappear.

Zhang Xuezhou was also constantly changing his mind when he finally heard the last voice and sensed the last owner.