314: Chapter 314 Conversation (Part Two)

Lu Zheng played the part of a complete novice who knew nothing.

The ancient face of the Tongtian Tree looked down at Lu Zheng beneath it, seemingly judging the truthfulness of his words.

Was he truly ignorant, or was he feigning it?

However, after a moment, the Tongtian Tree broke the silence.

"Human, the words I spoke mean exactly what you understand them to mean."

"As for the Spiritual Energy Revival, although the era you live in is only the first Spiritual Energy Revival, this planet has existed in the Universe for countless eons. Before your era came into being, countless eras had already arisen and perished."

"You are merely one of those countless eras."

Upon hearing the Tongtian Tree's words, Lu Zheng's eyes widened in shock, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

"How is that possible!"

Although Lu Zheng had heard rumors of this, hearing it directly from the Tongtian Tree before him was still somewhat shocking, though only slightly. His exaggerated expression was merely a cover.

However, Lu Zheng still had some doubts.

According to what the Tongtian Tree said, countless eras had already arisen and perished before his own, and the Tongtian Tree had once fought alongside human experts.

Who, then, was the enemy they faced?

Was it just Evolved Beasts?

How did those countless eras meet their demise? Doesn't that mean his own era, barring any accidents, will also eventually face destruction?

For a moment, too many questions flooded Lu Zheng's mind.

"How is it not possible."

"It is just that you do not know."

The voice of the Tongtian Tree continued.

"Then, according to you, you are a being who has survived from those eras."

"What exactly happened to those eras, and why did they perish?"

"Why did you join forces with human experts, and what kind of enemy were you fighting against?"

Lu Zheng asked hurriedly, wanting to get to the bottom of it all.

"Cannot say, cannot say..."

"Ah!"

Lu Zheng could see a trace of pain emerge on the Tongtian Tree's ancient face, as if it had recalled some terrifying memory.

The entire massive Tongtian Tree trembled, even letting out a scream.

This sudden change caused even the entire Primeval Forest to become restless.

Cannot say?!

Seeing this, Lu Zheng's pupils constricted. Was it worried that these words would be overheard by other beings, or was something else going on?

But right now, it was clearly only him and the Tongtian Tree; who else could possibly know if it spoke?

For a moment, Lu Zheng didn't understand what was going on, but now it seemed that behind all of this lay a great secret, one that was highly likely related to the extinction of those countless eras.

After guessing this, he felt a chill in his heart. The world was more complex than he had imagined. Looking at the Tongtian Tree before him, he felt a bit helpless.

It was like taking a dump halfway, or stopping a conversation halfway.

That uncomfortable feeling—if Lu Zheng weren't the Tongtian Tree's inferior in strength, he would really want to give it a good beating.

"Since you cannot say it."

"Then, since you told me so much earlier, you couldn't have just been trying to educate me, right?"

"So what is it you want with me? Right now, my strength isn't even on par with yours; surely you can tell me about that?"

Lu Zheng said.

At this moment, the Tongtian Tree had returned to normal, as if nothing had just happened. Looking at the very normal human below, it was also somewhat confused.

Strange, am I overthinking it?

Does this human really know nothing?

But why, after this human appeared, did he bring me a different feeling?

He makes me feel that the hope for my recovery lies with him.

Originally, the Tongtian Tree had no intention of taking action, but after Lu Zheng appeared in the Primeval Forest, a palpitation arose in its heart.

This palpitation had occurred before, which was why the Tongtian Tree had acted to stop this person, wanting to find out why.

And saying so much had no other meaning; it was just trying to lower this person's guard.

"Human, I have said so much; are you not curious about who I am and where I come from?"

"Didn't you just say you couldn't talk about that!"

"This, actually, can be said."

"Fine, then I'm not curious."

The Tongtian Tree was momentarily speechless, but it did not continue with this topic.

"Human, you actually don't need to worry."

"I have no malice towards you; at the very least, I will not attack you for now."

"I have also guessed your purpose for coming here. With the Second Spiritual Energy Revival quietly beginning, I suppose you intend to take action against this Primeval Forest and exterminate the Evolved Beasts inside."

"After all, the soaring stench of blood on your body is enough to prove how much blood you have stained your hands with before. It seems you have already taken action against places like the Primeval Forest."

The Tongtian Tree pointed it out directly. Lu Zheng, having been seen through, did not show any change in expression and said candidly.

"It is indeed as you say."

"Before long, the Second Spiritual Energy Revival will begin. These Evolved Beasts will surely be a huge threat to my Human Race, so I naturally must eliminate them in advance."

"Then, if we go by your logic, would it be acceptable for me to kill you here?"

"Didn't you say you wouldn't attack me?"

"Well, what if I did?"

"If it were a 'what if', then why haven't you made a move yet?"

"Hmph, you really are a sharp-tongued human brat."

"There isn't much truth in your words. Since you know about the Second Spiritual Energy Revival in advance, how could you not know about the affairs of the eras?"

Lu Zheng, being seen through again, still did not show the slightest change in expression. There was no helping it; he just had a thick skin.

"What I know naturally cannot compare to yours."

"Since you know everything now, are you going to attack me?"

"Come on, I'm ready. In any case, I'm no match for you."

Lu Zheng closed his eyes and said slowly. Seeing this, the Tongtian Tree couldn't help but want to throw this rascal of a human as far away as possible.

The reason Lu Zheng dared to say this was because he was certain that the Tongtian Tree before him would not attack him.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have spoken so much to him.

Furthermore, from what it said, he learned that in previous eras, the Tongtian Tree had more than once joined forces with human experts. Although he didn't know what had happened later, at the very least, it was not an enemy.

After a moment, Lu Zheng opened his eyes and saw that the Tongtian Tree had not attacked.

"Tell me, what exactly do you want from me by bringing me down here?"

The Tongtian Tree glanced at Lu Zheng.

"I know you are worried that after the Second Spiritual Energy Revival, the Evolved Beasts in this Primeval Forest will pose a danger to your Human Race."

"I can promise you that with me here, this place will not pose a threat to you."

"But as a condition, I need you to help me find something in the outside world."