NOVGO.NET Chapter 1076: Mother Gaia
Chapter 1076: Mother Gaia
“!!!”
Everyone couldn’t help but turn their heads around, staring at Neft with their eyes wide open. Only Nathan looked amused, as though he had predicted it to a certain extent.
“Growing a divine tree? Are you serious?” Vivian gasped.
“Yes.” Neft nodded. “For a world tree to grow, it needs the world to supply its nutrients. There is no other way.”
Nathan thought, ’Well, even in Norse Mythology, Yggdrasil is connected to all nine realms. The roots should be in a few realms if I remember correctly.’
After some thoughts, Nathan couldn’t help but ask, “Is there a benefit of having a world tree? I mean, it will be good to have some parts of its body once in a while. But is there anything else?”
“How can you ask for benefits when talking about the world tree?” Silvania glared at Nathan.
On the other hand, Neft casually nodded her head. “Of course. The benefits aren’t just for you but for the world itself.
“First of all, I will explain the system of the world tree. After becoming a world tree, every part of its body is brimming with magical energy. As a result, the parts of its body will be extremely precious.
“At the same time, getting materials from the world tree can hurt the tree’s vitality. It’s the same as ripping apart a human’s limbs, just the tree can grow it to a certain extent. If it’s too much, it might not grow back at all.
“As long as you make an agreement with its spirit and follow its instructions, it won’t hurt its vitality.
“The leaves of the world tree are often used as healing items. It contains a lot of magical energy, so it can aid your recovery.
“Its branches are the sturdiest wood you can find in the world, while its root and trunk shouldn’t be harmed. If they’re harmed, it’s the same as destroying a human brain and heart. This is where the tree circulates its energy after all.”
“!!!” Nathan raised his eyebrows. “Then, the roots from back then…”
“It was what remained from my parents. I’m a spirit born from the world tree. However, the world tree itself has withered due to the extensive harm to its vitality far in the past.
“Hence, I gave you what remained from it.”
“Uh… Sorry…” Nathan scratched the back of his head. After realizing what he had done, he started feeling bad about it.
“It doesn’t matter.” Neft shook her head. “Once the tree dies, you can use the trunk and the roots, but before that, it will only hurt the tree’s vitality.
“There is a big reason why you should keep the tree alive. First of all, thanks to the world tree, the density of magical energy in the proximity will become much purer and more abundant.
“Of course, this also means cleaning up the ash cloud in the sky. The second benefit is the source of purification. The world can use the tree as a pillar to purify its energy. It won’t benefit just the area around the tree but also the entire world.
“Last but not least, having a world tree can help your defense. With the spirit controlling the trees, it can help you protect the territory. Besides, the magical energy that the world tree purifies will first spread around the area. This will help with the growth of herbs in the area as well.”
Nathan fell into deep thought. “Still, what will happen if they remain under the influence of accelerated time even after becoming a world tree?”
“If you are worried about age, it’s fine. Once it becomes a world tree, the concept of age doesn’t matter anymore. It won’t wither because of age.”
“I see…” Nathan asked, “In that case, how do you plant a world tree?”
“And this is probably the main problem.” Neft looked at Nathan. “I’ve seen your innate ability through the shared memory. Hence, I’d like to make a contract.”
“A contract?” Nathan raised his eyebrows.
Neft nodded. “I have a world tree sapling in my hand. I want your help to grow it.”
Nathan didn’t expect this contract. It would definitely benefit him. Even if he couldn’t harvest it anytime soon, it would be good for the future.
“I personally don’t mind. Growing the world tree will benefit me a lot in the future.” Nathan agreed after some thoughts. “We can use my Soul Contract to ease your worries.”
“In that case, I want to grow the world tree in this world and create a mutual symbiosis between the world tree and you. During that time, the world tree will probably require your assistance. Besides, there are a lot of powerful beings in this world, so it might need your protection.
“In exchange, the world tree will help this place, whether it’s for growing herbs or materials, as long as it doesn’t hurt its vitality.”
Nathan couldn’t help but ask, “Now that I think about it, you were summoned here, and there’s no being other than humans who originated from this world. Will a spirit even form in this world?
“Besides, sentient plants are something I have never seen before. Does that even exist in this world?”
“…” Neft looked down, falling into deep thought. “I see. It might also be influenced by the world system itself. So, this world tree might have a certain level of intelligence, but it won’t create a spirit. Instead, it might be a good place for the people of the forest to gain their blessings.”
“Blessings, huh?” Nathan crossed his arms.
“Yes. Instead of the world tree itself, the guardian of the world tree might be able to move the world tree itself. The guardian will be assigned, like me, Ran, or Silvania, who are qualified right now.”
Nathan had seen the manifestation of the world tree that Neft possessed. Its power was unimaginable, but this was only the manifestation. If there were indeed a real world tree, that power might multiply. If that guardian was originally strong, the moment they fused with the world tree, their power might rival true gods.
Nathan couldn’t help but smile. “Fine. Let’s grow it. We’ll begin Operation: Mother Gaia!”