Chapter 160
The Emerald Forest, the original entrance is in the forest in the dream, perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it the 'Emerald Dream' now.
In fact, the reason why Ye Bai was able to figure out so quickly that the entrance to the Emerald Forest was related to dreams was indeed because of a legendary magic in the wood magic called the Emerald Dream.
As the name suggests, it is a range magic similar to the Skeleton Realm. The difference is that the Emerald Dream can provide powerful shelter and life recovery effects to friendly targets.
Ye Bai stood up from the ground and looked around.
In contrast to the desolate and lonely reality, this 'dream' is filled with a forest full of vibrant vitality, surrounded by various magical plants that have been strengthened and mutated under the rich nourishment of the Tree of Life.
A large number of special plants that originally required harsh environmental conditions to grow, and some plants that have a restraining relationship with each other, are now nourished by the rich life force and blooming harmoniously in this forest, as lush as ordinary plants that can be seen everywhere.
Ottophis, who entered first, was happily eating a 'sun fruit' that emitted a golden luster.
“This guy…”
Seeing this scene, Ye Bai was speechless. She had seen that the first time Ottophis dreamed about eating something, it turned out that there was a reason for it.
Ye Bai then checked herself. Her personal attributes, backpack, and equipment were all the same as outside the dream. It seemed that this 'Emerald Dream' was in a neutral state and did not weaken her strength.
The only difference was that the life tree branch pendant on his waist was different from usual. It was flashing with a layer of bright green light and seemed to be in some kind of activated state.
"nameless?"
Ye Bai shouted at the branch of the tree of life, but he did not see the patterns on the branches and leaves change, and a familiar cartoon figure emerged.
The paper man who had always been able to follow Ye Bai's gaze did not enter the dream this time...
Ye Bai glanced at Ottophis who was buried in another clump of moon grass, and seemed to realize something: the emerald dream in front of her was almost identical to reality, but it was a "dream" after all. She and Ottophis were still living beings and could enter here through deep sleep. The paper man was in a cursed two-dimensional state, so he probably didn't have dreams.
It seems like I'm going to be missing a helper this time...
Thinking of this, Ye Bai stood up and prepared to take Ottophis with him to explore this place.
This opportunity is rare. After much difficulty finding the Emerald Forest, Ye Bai naturally would not go out to communicate with the paper man at this time. Not only would it not change the situation, but if he missed this opportunity, it would be disastrous if he could never get in again.
As he approached Altophis, Ye Bai's eyes involuntarily fell on a blue fruit with a layer of ice crystals on a tree beside him.
【Ice Condensation Fruit (Mutation)】
Level: Rare
Effect: Permanently increases fire resistance by 10 points.
Description: This fruit, condensed with the essence of frost, will make people not afraid of fire.
Seeing this, Ye Bai had an idea and reached out to pick the fruit.
Feeling a chill on her hands, she had an idea. If she ate this fruit that existed in her dream, would it be able to reflect reality?
If it were any other dream space, everything might just be an illusion, but this is the Emerald Forest with the Tree of Life, so it might be possible to really add attributes.
It was no loss anyway, so Ye Bai ate the Ningbing Fruit. It felt like eating a fruity smoothie, cool, crisp and sweet, and the taste was no different from eating food when he was not in a dream state.
The next moment, the system prompt came:
[You took a 'Ningbing Fruit (Mutation)', permanently increasing your fire resistance by +10]
Ye Bai: “!”
It actually works!
If it was only reflected on the panel, Ye Bai would still suspect that it was the 'dream version of personal attributes', but when he heard the system prompt, it meant that it could not be fake, and even if he left the dream, he would have the same effect.
After confirming this, Ye Bai's eyes lit up.
Mutated magical plants like the Ice Condensation Fruit were everywhere in this forest! Furthermore, the number of high-level magical plants in the entire Emerald Forest was greater than the number of crops in the fields of White Night City.
Even if this kind of fruit that permanently adds various attributes will gradually lose its effect after eating too many, there are too many types here.
Suddenly, Ye Bai stopped holding Ottophis and joined them, becoming Ottophis No. 2.
[You took a 'Dragon Scale Fruit (Enhanced)', your health is permanently increased by 1000]
[You took a piece of 'Lark Grass', permanently increasing your poison resistance by +10]
[You took a 'Sun Fruit (Mutation)', permanently increasing your ice resistance by +10]
You take...
He wouldn't overeat in the game, let alone in the game's dreams. Moreover, Ye Bai also had the effect of the title [Sea God Breeder], and had already gained epic enhancements in terms of "eating".
Eating and exploring the Emerald Forest with Ottophis all the way is Ye Bai's greatest respect for the main mission.
After walking slowly for a hundred meters, Ye Bai and Ottophis suddenly stopped at the same time.
Through the gaps between the dense magical trees, in the dreamy sky above, a huge branch appeared that seemed to be able to cross the sky, shrouded in green light.
At the same time, the branch of life in Ye Bai's hand also began to emit light, flickering like breathing, forming a certain resonance with the branches in the sky.
"This is... the branch of life."
Ye Bai was able to confirm it at the first sight.
Of course, compared with the small branch in his hand, the one in front of him is the real body of the tree of life. When it is unfolded, its body is of course extremely huge, because the space where the Emerald Forest is located is supported by it. The exotic flowers and plants seen before are actually dependent on the tree of life.
As the branch in Ye Bai's hand approached a corner of the Tree of Life, the next moment, more than a dozen colorful spots of light flew out from the long branch.
The light spot had a clear target. After it appeared, it floated straight towards Ye Bai's location.
Could it be an elf?
Along the way, so far, apart from various lush plants, she has not seen any animals, of course including the indigenous inhabitants of the Emerald Forest - the high elves.
As the light spot approached, after seeing it clearly, Ye Bai's doubts deepened.
Because the light spots were pure light spots, not some magic or elemental creatures emitting light, nor were they the high elves living on the Tree of Life as she had initially thought.
The light moved closer and slowed down.
Ottophis curiously stuck out his nose to sniff the nearest light, then sneezed.
Then, under Ye Bai's vigilant gaze, these light spots flew around her.
Ye Bai followed these light spots with a vigilant and puzzled look, but she would not make any attacking moves until she was attacked.
Because no matter what, these spots of light that appeared from the Tree of Life must have a close relationship with the elves.
The High Elves are one of the top tribes in the divine realm. Like most fantasy settings, they have a slender and beautiful appearance, are elegant and kind, love nature, and possess extremely high artistic attainments.
The only shortcoming of this race, which seems to be like hermits, is... well, or characteristic, is that they hold grudges.
As one of the top ethnic groups in the divine world, the high elves can learn advanced wood magic abilities related to life and poison after joining the magic profession, while physical professions include magic archers, shooting masters and other bow-related professions.
Among them, the signature skill of the physical profession [Mark of Hatred], like the Devil's Contract, will still exist during its duration even if the player dies and is resurrected.
After offending the elf NPC, you will be marked with hatred. You must complete specific tasks to remove the mark. Otherwise, when you go to any forest terrain, an elf may emerge from the Emerald Forest to chase you.
So at least in the divine world, no matter who you make enemies with, it is best not to mess with the elves.
The light spots did not seem to have any malicious intent. They simply flew around Ye Bai once and then stopped in mid-air in front of her.
Then, the light points gathered and danced, and then, a female voice as gentle and beautiful as a clear spring sounded:
"Messenger of the God King, you have finally arrived."
"Please follow the elves. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
The messenger of the God King... Upon hearing this title, Ye Bai's whole body trembled, his eyes subconsciously fell on the pendant around his waist, and a lot of speculations popped up in his mind again.
Is the paper figure the God-King? Whose voice is that behind the dot of light?
Unfortunately, the paper man cannot enter the dream, so no matter how many questions Ye Bai has, he cannot confirm them.
In front, the light spots had begun to fly in one direction purposefully, and one or two of them were jumping back and forth, as if waving to Ye Bai.
Seeing this, Ye Bai followed without hesitation with Ottophis.
As he moved forward, Ye Bai was also thinking.
Her ability to enter the Emerald Forest was obviously related to the Branch of Life, which she obtained from the Infernal Devil by trickery and was related to the God King's Treasure House mission issued by the Paper Man.
Apart from this, the only confirmed information Ye Bai knew about the God King was that the deep sea descended into Purgatory and the Kraken swallowed the core of Purgatory. This was a backup plan left behind by the other party who knew how many years ago.
Following the light all the way, the magical plants on the road automatically separated like conscious animals, leaving a passable path for Ye Bai and Ottophis.
This ability to control plants... Only then did Ye Bai remember what he had omitted from the mysterious man's words, 'Follow the elves.' Are these light spots really elves?
Just as he was stunned, Ye Bai's eyes suddenly opened up and he saw the trunk of a beautiful giant tree, which should be called a wonder. Rich life force gushed out from every branch and leaf of this sacred tree, supporting this dream forest like heaven and earth.
In front of the trunk of the giant tree stood a blonde elf wearing the simplest white dress, yet extremely beautiful.
The beautiful blonde elf originally had her eyes half-closed, but as Ye Bai arrived, her pointed ears suddenly twitched, and she lifted her equally light golden eyelashes, revealing her light blue pupils underneath, which were like the most precious gems.
Then, the elf smiled faintly at Ye Bai and introduced himself:
"Nice to meet you. I am the King of Elves, Ainolucia."
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