"Huh?"

The Divine Wood Spirit looked up at Wang Jixuan, its large eyes filled with a bit of confusion:

"Protective membrane?"

"Well... could you come with me for a moment? It's not far, just where I'm staying, and I'll have my assistant show you the specific operation process."

The Divine Wood Spirit seemed a bit dazed.

It whispered, "What... process? I've never left this place... nor have I communicated with any living beings..."

Wang Jixuan gave a gentle smile and proactively extended his right hand.

Beside him, Gao Huating played a lively melody on the guitar.

"It's alright, trust me, I'm a good person."

The Divine Wood Spirit stared blankly at Wang Jixuan, then nodded vigorously.

...

It was really led out!

Wang Jixuan found the scene before him a bit unbelievable.

In the main hall where he was staying, the barely visible form of the Divine Wood Spirit sat obediently beside Gao Huating, who was eagerly revealing various musical instruments she'd brought from Earth as if she were showcasing treasures.

Mu Dan, who had hastily arrived, had already prepared the projection screen.

Mu Dan cleared her throat: "You two, look over here."

The Divine Wood Spirit curiously looked over, then saw the subsequent war simulation displayed on the projection screen beside Mu Dan.

This was merely the result of Mu Dan's simulated planning, showcasing the most likely outcome to the others.

In the image, the character model representing Wang Jixuan slipped into a hidden corner's Jiezhi Space, and suddenly, numerous black holes appeared throughout the small world, swiftly draining all the gases and then exploding outward in shockwave spheres.

The black holes emitted intense light.

The character models representing the enemies experienced small-scale gasification;

However, according to Mu Dan's calculations, attempting to take down too many Heavenly Immortals with merely their current antimatter bomb assault was clearly insufficient.

They could only bomb once, and then Wang Jixuan would ambush from the side, killing as many as possible before withdrawing safely before the enemy could react.

The most difficult step in their entire plan was naturally the safe retreat, and none of the plans Mu Dan proposed could ensure a 100% escape probability.

The Dark Sect Immortals were also unlikely to not leave any backup outside.

It depended on whether Wang Jixuan's Heaven and Earth Divine Power could truly be effective.

Returning to the scene before them.

After the explosion aftermath, the fighting was still ongoing, but in the center of the projection screen, the Fusang Divine Wood was reduced to just a charred tree crown and a trunk that looked carbonized.

Actually, Mu Dan's simulation was based on her assessment of the self-set strength of the Fusang Divine Wood;

The Fusang Divine Wood itself possessed vast Spiritual Power, which could not only sustain a protective barrier but also transform into life force.

In simple terms, the damage on the Fusang Divine Wood in Mu Dan's simulated screen, caused by using a phased array to detonate the antimatter bomb, was exaggerated several times.

—The Fusang Divine Wood would be severely damaged, but not to such a miserable extent.

But now;

The Divine Wood Spirit watching this projection, not knowing what computational power or war simulation was, thought this was a future revealed by divine skills and believed it directly.

Her large eyes immediately misted over, and on her small face, struggling to remain calm, appeared a sense of resignation, despair, frustration, and sorrow.

"Indeed, I'm still going to be burned by fire.

"What else can I do?

"Ultimately, I'm just a tree, unable to resonate with walking beings."

Xiao Huating glanced at Master Wang, who nodded slightly.

So, Xiao Huating took out the lines Mu Dan had secretly given her and began to comfort accordingly:

"Don't be sad, we can create protective membranes to protect you."

"Though in the long years past, you were often affected by fighting, and no one respected you, we have discovered your presence and are expressing respect towards you."

"Do you have a name? No? How about I call you Little Sang? Although you're surely much older than me, I think you're very cute and kind, and your Spiritual Power and vitality have nourished countless beings here..."

Xiao Huating spoke gently and patiently, gradually relaxing the Divine Wood Spirit.

Their relationship seemed to be improving.

Master Wang shifted back a few steps and stood shoulder to shoulder with Mu Dan, engaging in 'solid transmission' communication.

"Boss, don't you think this Divine Wood Spirit is too naive—something's off because of that."

"It seems this Spiritual Body appearance is recent, a sign of Transformation. In the long years before, though the Divine Wood had spirit, it hadn't taken form. It was probably the last catastrophe the Divine Wood endured, and the subsequent decline here, that provided an opportunity for rebirth—quite difficult indeed."

Wang Jixuan mused:

"Its memory must be extraordinarily long.

"This memory data could potentially become our ally."

"Wow," Mu Dan exclaimed in admiration, "Boss is also starting to ponder these things unrelated to cultivation."

"Stop the sarcasm," Wang Jixuan inquired, "How is the situation on their side?"

"The detectors are already monitoring that side. The Dark Sect is indeed holding a meeting, and at least six or seven Golden Immortals are there."

Xiao Huating explained:

"If we wish to execute 'Drive Wolves to Chase Tigers', it depends on whether other forces dare to oppose the Dark Sect.

"In other words, we need to see how to provide them enough motivation."

Wang Jixuan already had a plan in mind.

"You'll never catch the wolf cub without risking your own!"

"Take ten Spirit Veins and squeeze out all the Spiritual Energy from them in the short term, elevating the Spiritual Energy in this small world to a higher level."

Wang Jixuan decisively said:

"As for the rest, follow our discussion; if firepower is lacking, then produce more firepower."

"Boss, this amount of antimatter is already the result of thousands of years of efforts. This type of thing is best produced in cosmic spaces, and a slight mistake could implode the plant."

"Then supplement with our conventional nuclear bombs for firepower."

"I did have a plan for that part," Mu Dan pondered, "The issue now is how to continuously drain the mana of Heavenly Immortal-level experts; this differs from handling an Immortal Soldier."

Wang Jixuan nodded: "If it doesn't work, we'll bomb and then retreat; I've comprehended the Teleportation Divine Power after all."

"This opportunity rarely presents itself; didn't you say to take advantage whenever possible?"

Mu Dan snorted:

"Though facing us are the Dark Sect Immortals of hundreds of thousands of years, they are just Po Luo's pawns, and deserve nothing but death.

"Killing a few more would let you avenge your senior clansmen at least a little."

Wang Jixuan gave a calm smile and gently bumped Mu Dan with his shoulder.

"Keep the street-fighting tones down."

"Yes, Boss."

On the other side, the Divine Wood Spirit had entered a complaining mode, talking about stories even Xiao Huating couldn't understand.

For example, a giant beast once rubbing against it disgustingly;

And an ancient Great Demon transforming into its main body and yin-yanging on its crown, making it feel very uncomfortable; after all, it's not a bed, and that desire, the tree felt, was very filthy.

And those who made extensive constructions on it.

Even though it didn't feel pain, it disliked its bark becoming pitted and scarred, voicing substantial grievances about this.

Xiao Huating seemed to have forgotten she was executing her teacher's task, venting with the Divine Wood Spirit while guiding its mood.

Mu Dan became uninterested after watching for a while.

She wasn't like Shen Qionglin, a research fanatic fully engrossed by all novel species.

Mu Dan said, "Boss, I'm heading to the base to see if I can develop new tactics."

"Go ahead, thanks for your efforts."

Wang Jixuan stretched, heading over to a nearby water bar, pondering what flavor of 'soil nutrition liquid' to concoct for the Divine Wood Spirit.

With the major battle looming, he appeared to bear no pressure.

While Master Wang was preoccupied, Xiao Huating suddenly raised her voice:

"You mean to say, there were people who buried some prohibitions inside your trunk, and if they activate them, your Spiritual Power will erupt, breaking through the large array of this small world?"

"Yes, according to what they said during prayers, it was to help them locate their ancestral land."

Hearing this, Wang Jixuan arched his eyebrows slightly.

Prohibition?

Can it be broken?

The Divine Wood Spirit added, "But I am not the same self they imposed those prohibitions on. Now I can control all Spiritual Power within my body, and they're essentially using the prohibitions to attempt to awaken me, seeking some response from me."

Xiao Huating nodded, her peripheral vision catching Wang Jixuan's thoughtful expression, knowing the message had been conveyed.

She continued to console the Divine Wood Spirit.

She genuinely sympathized with this ancient, renowned Fusang Divine Wood.

Meanwhile.

The meeting at the Dark Sect reached its close, with several Golden Immortals reaching a consensus.

"Summon the two elders from the Feather God Palace here, we'll offer them generous compensation."

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