Given that what Gu Xinghe is doing now is almost like tearing down and reshaping the entire original structure of the [Mind Realm].
Instead of attempting to slowly separate the rotten flesh from the still intact flesh.
Therefore, the ancient tree, having received ample "hope" nutrients from Gu Xinghe, was able to grow freely.
The process of growing back to one's original prime may not be very long.
Meanwhile, in the process of the ancient tree taking root and growing again in the [Mind Realm] after being "purified" by Gu Xinghe.
The influence that Gu Xinghe has sown will also take root in the hearts of people in reality.
At this point, out of personal interest, I wanted to fill in the missing background information in the instance I was entering.
Gu Xinghe faced the only consciousness existing in the [Mind Realm] at this moment—
The ancient tree, which was growing rapidly, seemed to read minds, or rather, it seemed to empathize with them.
Experience what it's like to be a tree from a unique perspective, and what it once observed in the "Mind Realm".
Since acquiring the ability to read minds, whether for experimental purposes or for their own practical needs.
Gu Xinghe has empathized with many strange objects and beings.
As a result, he has experienced what it feels like to be a sculpture, a closed room, a door, and a corpse.
And this time, he will also have a very novel experience.
But at this moment, Gu Xinghe's keen senses made him realize what was about to happen.
Perhaps this could enrich his work on the book "108 Ways for Humans to Die," which he had previously conceived.
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Warmth, insignificance, and grandeur.
This is the feeling that Gu Xinghe can currently perceive from the ancient tree's initial state.
The understanding and belief in the concept of hope held by everyone born in the [Mind Realm].
The initial seed of hope, though as small as a tiny speck of light, was warm enough and destined to be great.
The seemingly boundless and vast "hope" provided by everyone in the "Mind Realm" ultimately gave birth to the existence of the ancient tree.
It's a rather peculiar feeling to have become a tree that symbolizes everyone's hope.
Gu Xinghe could clearly perceive that the nutrients that nourished "himself" for growth did not come from the ground to which he was rooted.
Rather, it is the emotions, spirit, and will of the people who live here.
These heartwarming beliefs contributed to the birth and growth of the ancient tree.
Thus, supported by these forces, the ancient tree slowly absorbed the nutrients provided by everyone and gradually grew.
Later, in a dream, Gu Xinghe saw an ancient tree that seemed like a mother, protecting the remaining people under its roots.
They were offered a final refuge, unlike others.
In the past, the relationship between the two might have been reversed—
It is because of the spiritual power provided by the people in the [Mind Realm] that the ancient tree was able to appear.
As Gu Xinghe empathizes with the ancient tree, he realizes that this is how his former self was born and grew up.
What he was "browsing" at this moment was the ancient tree's memories from its birth to the present.
Similarly, this is actually what happened in the [Mind Realm].
As a tree, an ancient tree itself doesn't really have a deep understanding of the passage of time.
So, at this moment, Gu Xinghe seemed to only feel that the wind blowing on him changed every now and then.
The little birds that used to hop around on the "top" of the birds can no longer successfully "reach the top".
They can only hop around "their own" feet.
From the budding tree species to the thriving saplings, and finally to the ancient trees that cover and shroud the entire [Mind Realm].
The ancient tree was unaware of its own immense size, but could only sense that its perspective seemed to be growing ever higher.
The scope that can be observed and controlled is also becoming larger and larger.
That is the World Tree that supports this entire space.
The towering height, which blocks out the sun, does not make the people living here feel oppressed, but only feel protected.
Ancient trees are born from people's beliefs and will, and in turn, they provide protection to people after they grow up.
Thus, the people living in the [Mind Realm] began to develop a certain faith in this sacred tree.
This also means that the power possessed by the ancient tree is still slowly increasing.
But within the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere of the [Mind Realm], an unexpected event occurred—
It was black mud that suddenly emerged from the depths of the earth, completely out of place with its surroundings.
The black mud covered the original land, making it impossible for any animals or plants to survive on it.
The ancient trees that sheltered this space were unaware of the origin of this black mud.
But you can feel the black mud gradually spreading to your tree roots.
It felt like being burned by black flames.
This black mud corrodes the tree roots, steals nutrients from the ancient tree, and even uses it as a conduit to continuously pollute it.
The ancient tree tried its best to suppress the spread of the black mud, but it was all in vain.
For a very long time, the ancient tree and the black mud seemed to be engaged in some kind of territorial struggle.
But the ancient tree, which tried to protect everyone, could only helplessly have its living space gradually plundered.
Forced into a series of retreats, they were left to fend for themselves in a corner of the world. The people they once cherished were gradually assimilated by the black mud and became a part of it.
In the end, the only area that the ancient tree could barely preserve was the small village that Gu Xinghe had entered.
The scope is too narrow and the despair pervades the [Mind Realm].
This has deprived the ancient trees, which originated from people's hopes and beliefs, of the soil in which they can survive.
But in the last remaining area of hope, ancient trees and the last vestiges of people's devotion created this unique oasis.
After a long period of perseverance and waiting, they finally saw the appearance of true hope.
At this moment, Gu Xinghe had finished "browsing" the memories of the ancient tree.
I recalled the joy that the village chief, Byrne, had when talking about his son who had gone out to work.
Because the ability to read minds "failed" at that time.
Logically speaking, Gu Xinghe once thought that it was his father's pride in his successful son.
But now it seems that might be a blessing in disguise—
Fortunately, just as danger was about to strike the small village, his son managed to escape the perilous place.
However, what Byrne didn't know was that the black mud was not just a disaster happening in their small village.
Rather, it is pollution that permeates the entire "spiritual realm".
In fact, their small village was the last remaining oasis and sanctuary.
However, Gu Xinghe had no intention of telling Bourne the so-called truth.
The truth will only be clear if his son has safely left the dangerous village.
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