Saint Seiya Evil Skull

Chapter 109: Extending the Evil Hand to the World Tree

After the relocation was complete, Alberich carefully followed Hilda's directions and found himself in a secluded corner beneath Asgard. From the outside, the place looked like any other, a simple stone wall. However, as he stood there, he felt a distinct sense of unease. "Hmm, this must be it," Alberich muttered softly.

He then began to carefully examine the stone wall before him, reaching out his hand to count the bricks. Finally, his gaze settled on the third brick in the seventh row from the bottom up on the right wall. He took a deep breath, then, with all his strength, pressed down hard. Just then, a crisp "crack" was heard, and a pitch-black entrance suddenly appeared on the flat ground!

Arubelisi was a man of skill and courage. Facing such an unknown and dark environment, he carried no torches or flashlights, but simply stepped into the passage without hesitation. It was a long, circular stone staircase, and Arubelisi carefully descended step by step. As he went deeper, the space below gradually became wider.

The crown of a tree gradually appeared in front, and it seemed that it was very close to the World Tree. According to what Hilda said before, the barrier in front of the World Tree should have no effect on the Nordic God Warriors, but the World Tree might not be the same. The World Tree should have entered a dormant state due to lack of food. If it is not over-stimulated, it will not wake up. Of course, this is also Hilda's speculation. After all, the legend of the World Tree is only passed down orally by the royal family of Asgard, and no one has ever seen the World Tree.

Only someone as bold and reckless as Aluberici or an ambitious person would dare to take advantage of it.

Continuing down the winding path, time seemed to stretch out for an eternity before Albelisi finally reached a spot with a wide view. He looked up and was instantly struck by the sight before him—the entire World Tree was laid out before him without reservation.

This World Tree was exceptionally tall. Its branches and leaves were incredibly lush, layered and densely packed together like a vast green ocean. Each leaf shone with life, and when the breeze rustled, they whispered ancient stories.

Its trunk is so staggeringly thick that it would take dozens of people to wrap their arms around it. Standing straight and unbending, it resembles a towering pillar, supporting the entire canopy. From a distance, the branches of the World Tree resemble countless giant dragons circling and dancing in the air, a majestic sight.

The branches and leaves that stretch out in all directions intertwine and entwine, forming an immense canopy. This vast canopy, like a vast green umbrella, shields everything from the violent winds and rain to the scorching sun. Birds and beasts, flowers and trees alike, all find their own peaceful haven within this green canopy.

Looking at the roots of the World Tree, I saw them digging deep into the earth, crisscrossing and intertwining. These roots were vast and complex, like a vast network woven by nature, tightly connecting the World Tree to the vast earth. Through the cracks in the ground, I could vaguely see some of the roots as thick as pythons, full of power.

Even though Albelisi had anticipated this, the sight of the World Tree still filled him with shock. He felt so insignificant. He took a deep breath and continued down, down, down. He went an unknown number of meters before finally reaching flat ground. Not long after, he came upon a massive barrier. He first touched it with his hand, then passed through it, and then followed it with his entire body.

"It's so big!" Alubelisi exclaimed, and Alubelisi continued to move forward. It was not obvious when he was outside the barrier, but when he entered the barrier, he could feel a faint suction from the branches of the World Tree exposed on the ground. This was still an unconscious behavior of the World Tree falling asleep. If it woke up, then this suction would probably be even more amazing.

Albelisi carefully came to the front of the World Tree, looked at this behemoth, and scratched his head unconsciously. He had already reached the destination, but how could he absorb the vitality of the World Tree without being discovered? What a headache!

Before coming here, Arubelici had thought about it, but he had never found a good solution. For this reason, he went to China specifically to find the old Taoist priest of Wudang and told him his thoughts. The old Taoist priest was stunned when he heard Arubelici's words at first. He knew that Arubelici was brave, but he didn't expect that Dacheng was like that. He dared to do anything!

However, the old Taoist priest also told Albelisi that most of the methods that can absorb vitality are evil methods and are flawed. They are like a time bomb stored in one's body that may explode at any time.

Alberich also told the other party about the harm that the World Tree posed to Asgard, and decided to solve this disaster in advance for Asgard.

After hearing this, the old Taoist priest didn't care whether he believed it or not, but if Albelisi really solved the problem of the World Tree, it would be for the benefit of the people of Asgard and it would be considered as doing good deeds.

The old Taoist thought for a long time, and finally sat down cross-legged, slowly uttering a passage of scriptures from his mouth. Arubelisi hurriedly followed suit, listening and remembering attentively.

"Strange, isn't this the scripture of the Xuanwu Breathing Method? What's the point of the old Taoist priest reciting it again? No, there is still a subtle difference." Arubelisi first glanced at the old Taoist priest, then carefully wrote down the differences from before, and pondered over them carefully. The last few sentences were something he had never come across before, and they were the key points.

After the old Taoist priest finished reciting the scripture, he fell silent. Arubelisi, on the other hand, carefully studied it and discovered that the new breathing method made his movements faster and smoother. "This old man, the Emperor Huai is so good, he actually has a trick up his sleeve."

"What I just recited was the entire content of the Xuanwu Breathing Method. Don't blame me for holding back. After all, the ancient saying 'Those who are not of my race must have different hearts' is passed down by our ancestors. If I hadn't in my mind predicted that you and China have a deep connection and would become a key variable in dealing with future disasters, I would definitely not have taught you this breathing method.

In fact, it can no longer be simply called "breathing method"; it should be called "Xuanwu Zhenjing" (The True Scripture of the Black Tortoise). Unfortunately, I only have the upper part, which details the cultivation methods. Now, in the Dharma-Ending Age, reaching a high level of cultivation is as difficult as ascending to heaven. As for those powerful attack methods and flexible and varied application methods, they are all included in the lower part.

As for whether the Xuanwu Sutra will be of any help to you on this trip, that all depends on your luck. After all, your plan is too big, and I cannot predict the outcome of your trip. Take care, young man! "The old Taoist said as he looked at Arubelisi, who had just woken up from his trance.

It was with the help of half of the Xuanwu Sutra that Albelisi dared to fight in front of the World Tree. Otherwise, if he rashly tried to attack the World Tree and woke it up from its slumber, it would turn the world upside down first, and he would not care and would just escape. That would make life difficult for the people of Asgard.

Albelisi closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if sucking all the air around him into his lungs. Then, he carefully stretched out his hands and gently placed them on the thick and ancient trunk of the World Tree.

The moment his palm touched the tree trunk, his entire body trembled, a strange feeling washing over him. Not daring to slack off, he immediately began to practice the Xuanwu Sutra with all his might. As he practiced the technique, an incomparably pure force, like a surging torrent, flowed down his arm and into his body.

This power was extremely pure and powerful. Wherever it reached, Albelisi felt his meridians flow freely, and every part of his body was filled with vitality and vigor. This comfortable feeling almost made him want to cry out, but with strong willpower, he managed to hold it back.

In reality, this method was taught to Albelisi by the mysterious Taoist priest. He told him to treat the World Tree as an immense spiritual stone and, by practicing the Xuanwu Sutra, absorb the immense spiritual energy contained within. However, he also warned him not to store the absorbed spiritual energy within his Qi Sea, as instructed in the sutra. After all, this spiritual energy did not originate from within him, and forcibly storing it within the Qi Sea could lead to unexpected consequences.

After careful consideration, the Taoist priest proposed a bold idea: to try to store the energy absorbed from the World Tree within his body. He speculated that if a large amount of vitality could be accumulated within his body, and his soul was capable of harnessing such a vast amount of energy, then he might be able to achieve immortality, until his soul gradually weakened...