183: Chaos Pledge

"Tree God?" Xiao Zhuo's entire body tensed, his mind racing with a myriad of thoughts.

"Little friend, there's no need to be so wary! This old man means no harm!" The ancient voice continued to resound, and a strange power that calmed the Heart-Nature caused Xiao Zhuo's originally tense body to relax slightly. However, this did not make Xiao Zhuo lower his guard; instead, it made him even more cautious.

The fact that this old monster could so easily influence his emotions showed his immense power.

"Senior, if you have any instructions, please state them. This Junior will naturally comply!" Xiao Zhuo said in a deep voice, looking at the overwhelming giant tree phantom before him.

"Little friend! This Boundless Green Sea is where this old man's Main Body slumbers. Many of the Yao Beasts here have been watched by this old man as they grew up. I ask that little friend not commit too much Killing Intent; consider it giving this old man some Face!" The Tree God's voice remained calm and ancient, seemingly devoid of any Killing Intent. Even though Xiao Zhuo had slaughtered a large number of Yao Beasts in his territory, he merely offered gentle persuasion, appearing not to be angered.

At this moment, White Phoenix transmitted, "Master, Tree God has existed in this Boundless Green Sea for countless tens of thousands of years. He was here even when my great-grandmother was alive, and has protected countless Yao Beasts in the Green Sea for countless tens of thousands of years. However, Tree God has an extremely good temper and never kills. Almost all the Yao Beasts in the Green Sea respect him greatly!"

Upon hearing this, the pressure in Xiao Zhuo's heart instantly lessened considerably.

Based on the Tree God's current attitude and the information provided by White Phoenix, it could be roughly confirmed that the Tree God truly did not harbor much hostility, but was simply here to stop his rampant slaughter.

It seemed his idea of gaining Attribute Points in the Boundless Green Sea was impossible.

However, his current Attribute Points were already enough to drastically increase his strength.

Xiao Zhuo immediately cupped his fists and bowed, "Since this place is protected by Senior, this Junior naturally dares not offend! This Junior was rash earlier; I hope Senior will forgive me!"

"Little friend, there's no need for such formality. This old man also knows that this Realm is a world where the strong prey on the weak. My appearance to stop little friend this time is merely out of my own selfishness." The Tree God was extremely frank. He did not want too much slaughter to occur in the Boundless Green Sea, nor did he wish to attract trouble from the outside world.

Clearly, this was a super powerful Cultivator who was content with his own existence.

Xiao Zhuo nodded and was about to withdraw.

Suddenly, he heard the Tree God say, "Little friend, are you also participating in this Myriad Ages Evergreen Realm?"

"Senior's prediction is correct. The Myriad Ages Evergreen Realm is renowned throughout the entire Blood Demon Realm, and this Junior naturally wishes to try that enlightenment tea." Xiao Zhuo admitted frankly. An existence of this caliber, having spoken, would naturally not do so without purpose.

Indeed.

The Tree God's phantom branches trembled, and the voice emanating from his heart carried a hint of hope: "Since that is the case, this old man wishes to make a deal with little friend! What do you think, little friend?"

Xiao Zhuo raised an eyebrow, wondering what exactly the Tree God was planning.

Before Xiao Zhuo could speak, the surrounding scenery shifted, and Xiao Zhuo appeared directly inside a tree hollow.

A look of horror appeared in his eyes.

Although he had already guessed the Tree God's strength to be high, it seemed he had still underestimated him.

With his current strength, for someone to move him to another place without him even being able to react—

Such a Divine Ability should simply not exist in the Blood Demon Realm.

He even suspected that Blood Heaven might not be able to achieve this step.

Just as Xiao Zhuo was shocked, a figure emanating a faint green and white spiritual light coalesced out of thin air before him.

This person had white beard and white hair, dressed in a brown robe, with a peaceful and benevolent countenance.

As soon as he appeared, he apologized, "Please forgive me, little friend. The matter this old man wishes to entrust is extremely important, so I had no choice but to move little friend here to discuss it."

Clearly, this was the Divine Soul form of the Tree God.

Xiao Zhuo calmed his mind, showing no displeasure, and merely said calmly, "How does Senior know that this Junior is trustworthy?"

"To tell you the truth, little friend! This old man's Main Body is a myriad laws tree, naturally capable of nurturing wan fa (myriad laws). This old man observes that little friend has already comprehended his own Dao Principle. This old man has a Divine Ability that has been nurtured for one hundred thousand years and is extremely suitable for little friend, hence I wish to make a transaction with little friend!" The Tree God smiled slightly and slowly said, "As for the trust little friend mentioned? No need to worry! If little friend agrees, this old man can sign a Chaos vow with little friend, and there will absolutely be no problems!"

Xiao Zhuo frowned slightly, for he had never heard of a Chaos vow.

However, the Divine Ability that the Tree God mentioned, which had been nurtured for one hundred thousand years and was extremely compatible with him, greatly piqued his curiosity.

Xiao Zhuo's tightly furrowed brows did not completely relax due to the Tree God's explanation.

He had indeed glimpsed the name of the myriad laws tree in ancient fragments, and the description was enough to drive any Cultivator mad—no need for arduous cultivation or comprehension; simply swallowing the fruit would grant mastery of a powerful Divine Ability!

A Divine Ability nurtured for one hundred thousand years... its power was simply unimaginable, not to mention the Tree God's assertion that it was compatible with his own Dao Principle.

This temptation was enough to make anyone's heart race.

However, the more enticing the bait, the greater the hidden risks often were.

Xiao Zhuo suppressed the fervor in his heart, his voice maintaining a deliberate calm: "Senior's great kindness makes this Junior feel unworthy. A Divine Ability nurtured for one hundred thousand years is of immeasurable value. This Junior is but a mere Junior Cultivator; what virtue or ability do I possess to receive such a gift? What Senior seeks is likely no ordinary item, is it?"

His gaze was like a torch, looking directly at the old man coalesced from green and white spiritual light, "Furthermore, that Chaos vow... forgive this Junior's ignorance, but I ask Senior to explain its binding power in detail, so this Junior can feel at ease."

The Tree God seemed to have anticipated Xiao Zhuo's caution; the benevolent smile on his Face remained unchanged, but a profound light flickered in his eyes: "Little friend's Heart-Nature is steady; this old man indeed did not misjudge you. That's right, the item I seek truly concerns this old man's Main Body's Dao path, located within a dangerous place in the Myriad Ages Evergreen Realm. This old man is trapped here and unable to leave, so I can only ask someone else to do it. And ordinary Cultivators, even with a token, would find it difficult to reach the core, let alone retrieve the required item. This old man observes that little friend's Luck is profound, and your Foundation is exceptionally rare. Moreover, you have already embarked on your own Dao path; in the In the dark... perhaps there is some Karma connection with that item, thus making you the most suitable candidate."

He paused, and a wisp of extremely ancient, profound runes, as if containing the Chaos aura from the Universe's genesis, lingered on his fingertips: "As for the Chaos vow, it is established by communicating with the Chaos will through the Origin, and its binding force transcends the Heavenly Dao of this Realm. Once established, both parties are supervised by the Chaos will. If there is a violation, there is no need for others to act; under the backlash of Chaos, one's body and Dao will perish, and the true spirit will cease to exist. Even a great Immortal Realm expert would find it difficult to escape. This old man can swear that the item I seek will absolutely not harm little friend in the slightest, and throughout the process of retrieving the item, this old man will impart all I know to provide guidance and methods of protection for little friend. The content of the transaction is that little friend helps this old man retrieve that item, and this old man will offer that 'myriad laws source seed' which has been nurtured for one hundred thousand years and resonates with little friend's Dao Principle."

The Tree God's gaze carried a kind of calm that saw through all ages, yet also contained an undeniable sincerity, as he quietly awaited Xiao Zhuo's response.

Inside the tree hollow, the faint light of the Chaos vow flowed, reflecting the intense struggle and deliberation in Xiao Zhuo's eyes.

The air seemed to solidify, leaving only the ancient rune emitting a silent yet heavy pressure.