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Chapter 188 Realm Lord's Token

Just as Ram began to feel the weight of disappointment settle in his chest, something unexpected happened.

A faint shimmer of light appeared in the air between him and Ling Xi. It lasted only a moment before a mysterious wooden token materialized out of nowhere, descending silently onto the table in front of them.

Both Ram and Ling Xi froze, their eyes widening in shock.

The token was beautifully carved, its surface etched with intricate patterns of vines and leaves that seemed almost alive. At its center was an emblem of a massive tree, its branches stretching outward in a protective embrace.

"Is… is this what I think it is?" Ling Xi stammered, leaning closer to examine it.

Ram reached out cautiously, his fingers brushing against the token's smooth surface.

"It has to be from Master Orion," Ram said softly, his voice tinged with awe. "There's no other explanation for this."

The moment he made contact; some information was transmitted to his mind. However, the moment he processed the information his expression became dull.

According to the information imprinted in his mind, meeting Master Orion was still beyond his reach.

The only silver lining was that the token served as an entry pass—but to where, he had no idea. The details were frustratingly vague, leaving him with more questions than answers.

What he did know, however, was that the token could not be activated with his current strength.

[ Name: Realm Lord's Token]

[ Type: Unique Key Item]

[ Origin: Wood Spirit Realm]

[ Description: A beautifully crafted wooden token imbued with the energy of the Realm Lord himself. Its intricate carvings of vines and leaves symbolize the essence of life and nature.]

[ Attributes: Entry Pass, Activation, Plant lord's Aura, Realm Synchronization]

[Entry Pass]: Grants the bearer access to a special location within the Wood Spirit Realm. The specific location is unknown and will only be revealed upon activation.

[Activation]: Requirement- minimum Tier 5 strength required to channel the token's latent energy.

[Plant Lord's Aura]: Placing it inside the Lord's territory, accelerates the spiritual growth of nearby Wood Spirits by 150%.

[Realm Synchronization]: Synchronizes the bearer's life energy with the realm's core, allowing smoother interaction with spiritual entities and environments.]

With a slight shake of his head, he stored the token in his inventory, his disappointment evident in his demeanor.

Ling Xi, who had been watching closely, sighed softly.

While she hadn't expected much, she had secretly hoped that this might be an opportunity to meet Master Orion again. The disappointment in her own heart mirrored Ram's, though she quickly pushed it aside.

"Well," she said, trying to lighten the mood, "don't let it get to you. At least you got a response. That's more than most ever achieve."

She gave him a reassuring smile, her tone carrying a hint of encouragement. "Like I said earlier, you're still not strong enough. But the fact that you've caught the Realm Lord's attention at all is a good sign."

"You're right," Ram nodded slowly, Ling Xi's words offering a small measure of comfort.

He decided to shift the conversation to something that had been on his mind for a while. "Can you tell me more about the current situation in the Wood Spirit Realm? And… why there aren't any other Lords here?"

Ling Xi tilted her head thoughtfully, her gaze shifting to the lush surroundings as if gathering her thoughts. After a moment, she spoke.

"The Wood Spirit Realm has always been unique," she began. "Unlike many other realms, it doesn't rely on Blue Star lords. Everything here revolves around the Life Spirit Tree and Master Orion."

"You can consider this as a closed plane," She paused, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "As for why there aren't any other Lords… It's not that there couldn't be. It's just that the realm's balance doesn't require them."

Ram frowned slightly, remembering the Blood Cursed Realm. "But what about external threats? Surely, having more Lords would make defending the realm easier?"

Ling Xi shook her head. "You've seen the strength of the Heart Wood Tree and the spiritual plants here. Instead of Blue Star Lords, Life Spirits and Forest spirits handle the entire territory and protect it."

Ling Xi continued, addressing some of Ram's lingering questions. Her tone was calm, but the weight of her words carried undeniable weight.

"The reason why there are eight other Lords on the regional list," she began, "is because they're like you. Some were chosen by Master Orion, likely because of their potential or abilities."

"Others… well, they were just lucky enough to enter the Wood Spirit Realm by chance and proved their worth to stay here."

Similar to the Blood Cursed Realm, the Wood Spirit Realm was also under invasion by alien Gods, it's just that, unlike the cursed Blood attribute in the Blood Cursed Realm.

Ling Xi nodded grimly. "Yes, but their approach here is different. As you mentioned, in the Blood Cursed Realm, they exploited the river attribute with the cursed Blood attribute to weaken and control it. Here, the Wood Spirit Realm that was filled with Life attribute—they countered it with undead attribute."

Ram's mind flashed back to the Necrotic Fiend he fought before. "The Necrotic Fiend's…"

"Exactly," Ling Xi confirmed. "Creatures like the Necrotic Fiend are corrupted forms of the realm's natural beings. The undead attribute spreads like a disease, infecting plants, spirits, and even the Heart Wood Trees in some cases. It's an invasion that slowly erodes the realm from within."

Ram cursed under his breath, the pieces falling into place. "Fuck, these Alien Gods are playing dirty. They're targeting each realm based on its inherent weakness."

Ling Xi sighed; her gaze heavy with concern. "It's not just these two, there were other large realms that were also in similar situations."

Ram nodded his head understanding her words, he didn't have any chance to visit other planes, but from the information he learned from Ling Xi and Su Xing, he could already picture bigger details.

After Ling Xi left to handle her tasks, Ram found himself alone in the Wood Spirit Realm. Sitting beneath the canopy of the massive Heart Wood Tree, he decided to open the regional store, hoping to find something useful.

However, as the interface materialized before him, he was dumbfounded.

Unlike in the Blood Cursed Realm, where the regional store had strict entry restrictions but a variety of items, here, the regional store was open for all, but there was absolutely nothing listed.

"What the hell?" Ram muttered, his frustration building. "Why is there nothing here? Even if I had Source Power to spend, there's nothing to buy!"

His annoyance was palpable, and the unusual mood seemed to resonate with his surroundings.

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The roots of the Heart Wood Tree, which had already finished absorbing the Life Energy he had provided earlier, began to shift. Slowly, they extended toward him, carrying an almost tangible sense of intent.

Ram paused, feeling the gentle yet persistent touch of the roots against his arm. A faint wave of thoughts washed over him—simple, raw, yet clear. The tree was requesting more Life Energy.

Looking up at the towering Heart Wood Tree, Ram couldn't help but recall how the Heart Wood Tree helped him during his battle with the Necrotic Fiend.

Through its ability to share memories and experiences, it taught him how to manipulate his spiritual power more effectively. That knowledge had been a turning point in his fight.

Although he no longer had Groot's Shared Consciousness skill to enhance his understanding, his strong plant affinity made it possible to interpret the Heart Wood Tree's intent with relative ease.

Curious, Ram activated his Spiritual Eye to check the tree's attributes once more.

[Name: Heart Wood Tree]

[Level: Gold (98.3%)]

[Race: Ancient Spirit Tree]

[Quality: Three Star General]

[Physique: 250]

[Spirit: 459]

[Skills:

[Nexus of Unity]: Serves as the central hub for the shared consciousness of wood spirits, enabling seamless communication and coordination among them.

[Echoing Whispers]: Allows communication with other Heart Wood Trees across vast distances, sharing knowledge and insights.

[Wood Spirit Guardian]: Summons wood spirits to protect the spirit world when under threat.

[Vital Essence Flow]: Channels Life Essence from the surroundings, sustaining the life and energy of connected wood spirits.]

Ram read the information carefully, and his attraction toward having his own Heart Wood Tree grew even more. Compared to its own strength, its abilities made it a cornerstone of the Wood Spirit Realm.

However, according to Ling Xi, when he asked her for its seeds, she said she didn't have the authority to share the seeds of the Heart Wood Tree.

"Alright, alright," he said softly, placing a hand on one of the extending roots. "You've helped me before, so it's only fair I return the favor."

As Ram observed the Heart Wood Tree's attributes, the reason behind its eagerness for Life Energy became clear.

The tree, though already powerful, was still at Tier 4, and his Life Energy—despite his own tier—had a purity level comparable to that of a Tier 4 professional. This made his energy particularly effective for its growth.

Another important detail stood out: the Heart Wood Tree was already on the brink of an upgrade. It was teetering at the edge of becoming a Tier 5 creature, needing just a final push to cross the threshold.

"Alright," Ram said, determination flickering in his eyes. "If you're that close, I won't hold back." He closed his eyes, channeling a steady stream of Life Energy into the roots.

The Heart Wood Tree pulsed faintly in response, its massive body glowing with a subtle, warm light.

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