Chapter 77 Silent Magic
[Mother Tree, aren't you afraid that I'll cast a spell and attract the dark elves?]
Shu Li asked.
When magic is released, there are not only "visual effects", but also energy fluctuations, which high-level dark elves will definitely sense.
"Don't be afraid... It's daytime here... The sunlight will provide cover for light magic... It's safe..."
Shu Li is not that naive.
If the mother tree says it is safe, does it really mean it is safe?
It was dangerous enough that he was tricked into being teleported to the dark elf camp.
Now asking him to cast magic in the enemy camp, what's the difference between that and provoking them?
If he were promoted to a god of magic, he might have the courage to challenge him in a duel, but now he is just a magic apprentice and is completely a food for the dark elves.
Ever since the mother tree came to chat with him five years ago, there has been an inexplicable weirdness everywhere.
He even suspected that the trunk of the mother tree had been contaminated by the branches, causing its consciousness to deviate and collude with the dark elves to do evil in secret.
However, how could a powerful Elf King allow the Mother Tree, which is crucial to the prosperity of the Elf race, to sink into the mud?
It's a bit unreasonable that there are so many elves in the Crystal Castle that they choose to harm him, a useless little elf.
[Think of a more reliable solution, or we'll just keep wasting time like this.]
Shu Li poked the branches of the mother tree with his magic wand.
"...My branches are densely foliaged... Your purification spell won't attract the dark elves' attention..."
Shu Li looked up and looked around.
This giant tree, which was formed by the branches of the mother tree, has lush branches and leaves, layer upon layer, one piece connected to another, and is impenetrable, like a natural barrier. It is so full of vitality that it would make the bald tree jealous.
His magic level is low, and the special effects and energy fluctuations released are almost negligible.
Could it be that the mother tree specifically came after him just because he was “weak”?
[What else?]
Shu Li poked the branch with his magic wand again. He didn't believe that the mother tree had only this protection.
'...how about...you try silent magic?'
Shu Li's eyes lit up.
What is Silent Magic?
"Just like you're talking to me right now... you're using your own thoughts..."
[My thoughts?]
Shu Li was surprised.
Will the mantra be effective if I don't recite it out loud? Will the gods hear my prayers?
"As long as you are sincere... you will succeed... Little Sperian... believe in yourself..."
Shu Li was lost in thought, recalling what the Elf King had once said to him.
Magic is his will, his belief, and what his heart desires.
When his will is strong enough, the natural elements will materialize and be used by him.
It is not the spell but his thinking that determines the form of magic.
——It’s not a spell, it’s a thought.
Shu Li suddenly had an epiphany.
So this is what the Elf King meant!
No wonder the Elf King can sometimes move a cup with just a flick of his finger.
That is "silent magic"!
Once your mind is opened, it's like finding the key, breaking free from the shackles of thinking and developing in a free direction.
Shu Li decided to take a risk and give it a try.
He had always suffered from a slip of the tongue, and his spells were not fluent enough. Although he had improved significantly under the guidance of the Elf King, there was no guarantee that he would not make the same mistake again.
It’s different if you use “Silent Magic”.
His brain doesn't slip.
Everything he thinks and thinks is correct, but he gets stuck when he speaks it out.
If silent magic worked, it would solve a big problem for him.
Let’s trust the mother tree again!
After all, the Mother Tree is the "mother" of all elves except the Elf King. If it becomes evil, the Elf King and the elves will not keep it.
[I'll give it a try. If I fail, you must send me back immediately!]
Negotiate the terms first to avoid it going back on its word.
"Little Sperian... Don't worry... I won't hurt you..."
There was a hint of grievance in the mother tree's voice.
Shu Li pursed her lips.
It feels wronged, but he feels even more wronged!
Instead of getting a good sleep, he was teleported to the territory of the dark elves, which was full of dangers.
Looking up at the sun hanging high in the sky, Shu Li frowned.
It seems that there is also time difference in the other world.
The night in the Elf Kingdom is the day in the Dark Elves.
Where do I start?
The tree is so huge, where should he aim the purification spell to be effective?
"Trunk... Little Sperian... Please cast a cleansing spell on my trunk..."
[Then I——begin!]
Using leaves as cover, Shu Li flew to the trunk of the giant tree, raised his magic wand, and silently recited the purification spell in his mind.
[Great God of Light, Lyant Freys, I am Sperion of the Fairy Forest. I beg you to command the elements of light to gather around me, bring me the power of light to purify the filth, and rescue the Elven Mother Tree besieged by darkness—]
As expected, there was no reaction at the front end of the magic wand.
Shu Li stared at the thick tree trunk in confusion.
[Mother Tree, are you sure I can do it?]
Is it possible that his level is too low to perform silent magic?
"...You...try again..."
Shu Li calmed his mind, closed his eyes slightly, and entered a state of meditation. A thought pattern instantly appeared in his mind, and on this basis, he silently recited the mantra in his heart.
[Great God of Light, Lyant Freys, I am Sperion of the Fairy Forest. I beg you to command the elements of light to gather around me, bring me the power of light to purify the filth, and rescue the Elven Mother Tree besieged by darkness—]
Shu Li didn't check to see if there were any light elements gathering at the front of the magic wand. He just kept thinking in his mind what the purification process would be like.
Refer to the animation, movies and TV series you have watched since childhood, as well as the various games you have played, to understand the concept of purification.
What is purification?
Purification is the removal of impurities and harmful substances, making objects purer. It has a wide range of uses and is not limited to a specific technique. As long as the magician has the power, they can purify everything in the world.
Shu Li now has limited abilities and no great ambitions. He just wants to do his best to help the mother tree.
Every bit you can purify will add up to a lot, and one day you will succeed.
During meditation, his attention was highly focused and his thoughts were extremely clear. The only thought in his mind was to cast silent magic.
[Great Elf King, please lend me a helping hand!]
Maybe his prayers worked, but when Shu Li chanted the spell for the third time, the hairpin on her head turned back into a green flower crown. The thin light elements in the air, hearing the call, gradually condensed to the front end of the magic wand and slowly formed a small ball of light like a marble.
Even such a faint ball of light represents his success.
Shu Li was delighted and waved his magic wand handsomely. The small ball of light shot towards the tree trunk like lightning and instantly melted into it.
A gust of wind blew by, making the dense leaves rustle.
The little blonde fairy kept waving her magic wand, looking excited, with sparkling watery light in her eyes.
He actually released silent magic.
For a magician who is prone to verbal errors, taking this small step is a big step on the road to glory.
"...Little Sperian...you're amazing..."
"...It's been a long time... a long time... since I've felt... the power of light..."
Shu Li felt that the voice of the mother tree was trembling, as if a person who had been imprisoned in a dark prison for a long time finally saw the dawn of redemption, feeling surprised, happy, and even incredible.
[How many times should I cast Purify?]
Helping others is the basis of happiness, and it would be even better if it is not in the territory of the dark elves.
"If it's possible... please, little Sperian, perform ten purification spells on me..."
[Ten times? I'll try.]
His physical strength and energy should be able to withstand ten purification spells. After all, he cast magic hundreds of times yesterday afternoon in order to pick fruits.
Just ten times, no problem.
Shu Libaozi had a serious face, raised his magic wand high, and entered the "battle" state with full concentration.
[Great God of Light, Lyant Freyce, I am Sperian of the Fairy Forest. I beg you to command the elements of light to gather around me...]
Failed?
It doesn’t matter, failing once is nothing, just try again.
[Great God of Light, Lyant Freyce, I am Sperian of the Fairy Forest...]
Success!
The small ball of light melted into the tree trunk in an instant, so fast that even the special effects and energy fluctuations had no time to react.
The many dark elves would never have imagined that the mother tree that gave birth to them was carrying out a secret purification operation with a weak fairy cub.
The scorching afternoon sun disgusted the dark elves. They would rather stay in the house than go out, but this gave the goblins the best opportunity.
Shu Li went from being cautious at the beginning to being calm and composed later on.
Silent magic brings him infinite joy.
Although it took five or six attempts to succeed once, it was enough for him.
As the saying goes, practice makes perfect.
Practice a few more times and you will definitely be able to hit the target every time.
He silently recited the purification spell more than sixty times and finally completed the task.
very tired.
It was as exhausting as casting intermediate wind magic yesterday morning.
Shu Li felt dizzy and due to lack of sleep, his body swayed back and forth. His legs went limp and he knelt on the branch.
[Mother tree... I can't hold on any longer... Can I go home now?]
He clenched his fists and forced himself to wake up.
"...Good boy... Thank you... I'll take you home..."
The voice of the mother tree didn't seem as ethereal and eerie as before, but was extremely gentle, making people feel extremely comfortable.
Shu Li relaxed and fell headfirst onto the branches. The next second, his body turned into a small green light and was absorbed by the giant tree.
Elf Kingdom·Crystal City·Cub Courtyard
The golden-haired Elf King and many other elves stood like sculptures in front of the bare mother tree, and the atmosphere was solemn.
As dawn was about to arrive and darkness was about to dissipate, a ball of green light like a firefly emerged from the huge trunk of the mother tree.
The elves showed delighted expressions, but the Elf King took a step forward, stretched out his broad hands, and held the small ball of green light.
A green light hovered in his palm, with a tiny goblin cub curled up.
It's Sperian.
When Saiya saw the little guy in the Elf King's palm, she cried with joy.
Awakened by the thunderous explosion, all the elves living in the Crystal Castle gathered in this courtyard.
When the elves learned that the mother tree had taken away little Pesrien, they became worried. The king was even more gentle than usual, and a cold aura emanated from his whole body.
If the giant tree in front of us was not the mother tree, it would have been uprooted and burned to ashes by now.
They didn't know where the mother tree had taken Sperion, nor did they know if Sperion was in danger. They could do nothing but wait anxiously.
Perhaps only the king knew where Sperion had gone, but he stood in front of the Mother Tree, motionless.
Without the king's order, the other elves can only wait where they are.
Fortunately, at dawn, Sperion returned and all the elves breathed a sigh of relief.
Shu Li curled up like a baby in the palm of the Elf King's hand, sleeping soundly from exhaustion, completely unaware that many elves had been standing in the courtyard for half the night, worried about him.
The Elf King gently stroked his hair with his fingertips, then raised his eyes and stared fiercely at the mother tree.
"Oenomisis, you've gone too far." His voice was colder than ever.
The bare mother tree made no response.
The Elf King's long golden hair suddenly moved without wind. He held the little elf in one hand to protect his chest, and pointed the other palm at the mother tree. All the natural elements in the air became restless.
“King…” Ilio exclaimed in surprise.
"King, please calm down!" Other older elves stepped forward to persuade him.
That is the mother tree, the "mother" of the elves, and cannot be touched easily.
The wind gradually stopped.
The Elf King's palm was still facing the giant tree.
"Fris... Please forgive my presumptuous behavior..."
Different from the ethereal voice before, this voice was very soft, like a real mother, loving and gentle.
The elves, who had not heard the voice of the mother tree for nearly a thousand years, all showed expressions of surprise.
The next second, a soft light burst out from the trunk of the mother tree, and opposite the only green leaf on the branch, another green leaf emerged, growing from small to large at a speed visible to the naked eye.
When the elves saw this scene, they all showed expressions of disbelief.
The mother tree that was about to wither unexpectedly regained its vitality. Although it only had two leaves, it brought hope to the elves.
After the soft light of the tree trunk disappeared, it was replaced by a translucent shadow.
The shadow was of a mature woman in a green gauze dress, with sparse and dry yellow hair. Half of her face was delicate and flawless, while the other half was broken. Her lower body was connected to the tree trunk, entangled with countless black threads.
The elves present opened their eyes wide in shock.
"She is... the Mother Tree?" Ilio murmured.
He was the last elf conceived by the mother tree.
It is said that in order to keep him alive, the mother tree exhausted all its energy and put all its nutrients into the fetus.
The day he was born was the day the mother tree withered.
Even so, he was still very weak and could die at any time.
So the king blessed him and saved his life.
Over the past five hundred years, he had grown from a frail cub into an outstanding elf warrior, but he had always felt guilty and regretful.
If it weren't for him, the mother tree might still be alive, instead of being bare like it is now, losing its original beautiful appearance.
He had heard from older elves that when the mother tree was in its prime, a shadow would often appear, standing beneath the tree, gently gazing at every elf cub it bred.
That is why the cubs’ homes are built near the mother tree.
During the War of the Gods ten thousand years ago, civil strife broke out among the elves. The rebels cut off important branches of the mother tree and fled the elven kingdom.
When the dark elves planted the branches in the dark and filthy land, the mother tree gradually withered.
There is a new elven mother tree on the continent, giving birth to evil dark elves.
On the contrary, the real mother tree gave birth to the last elf cub and never bore fruit again.
Ilio is the youngest elf of the White Elves, and he has never seen the shadow of the Mother Tree.
Now, looking at the female figure in front of him that was contaminated by darkness, he, like other elves, involuntarily raised his right hand and placed it on his chest to pay her the highest respect.
Only the Elf King continued to stare at her coldly.
The mother tree looked at the Elf King calmly with a faint smile.
"Fris, long time no see."
The Elf King lowered his hand from the giant tree, looked down at the sleeping elf, and said coldly, "Oenomisis, you are too impatient."
"No, Fries, we don't have much time left." The mother tree frowned, speaking the cruelest words in the gentlest voice. "Darkness has descended, sweeping across the continent faster than ever before. If we don't prepare soon, we will... repeat the mistakes of the past... By then, there will be no more pure land on the continent, and neither the Elven Kingdom nor the Fairy Forest will be spared."
The shadow lasted for a very short time, and after saying these words, it quickly faded away.
"Remember... Sperian is... the only..."
'hope--'
The last word echoed only in the Elf King's mind.
"Is this the prophecy of the Mother Tree?" Ilio's expression was solemn.
Darkness is sweeping across the continent. The Elf Kingdom and the Fairy Forest are about to fall, and Sperion is the only... the only what?
"Is it Sperian who brought the Mother Tree back to life?" Saiya's words cheered up the elves, and they looked at the little elf in the Elf King's palm with fiery eyes.
Shu Li was sleeping soundly, completely unaware that there were thousands of eyes staring at him.
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