Chapter 1206 - 871: Garuda_3

Chapter 1206: Chapter 871: Garuda_3

Shen Tang was shocked, "Isn’t the prophecy ability only for the High Priest? Besides, all my superpowers were acquired through you, I haven’t received any reward in this area."

[Each individual has different talents. The System can enhance or awaken specific talents based on items, but the individual’s inherent talent is also crucial, affecting the specific types of rewards the System grants.] The System explained, [For example, the Healing Ability awarded to the Host is not entirely random. The System prefers to distribute rewards that are more compatible with the Host.]

Shen Tang nodded in understanding, "So, for the same S-level reward, the System issues different rewards to different hosts. No wonder both Shen Qingli and I are bound to the same System, but the rewards we receive are vastly different."

[Yes, Host.]

"So, if the prophecy in the dream comes true, will I really die?" Shen Tang felt a heavy weight on her heart, recalling Shen Li’s mention of a fatal calamity. Is it really unavoidable?

The System said, [I will defend you against any threat! Even if it costs my life, I will protect the Host and never let anyone harm you.]

Facing the sea breeze, Shen Tang stretched lazily, "Hmm, I won’t let myself fall into such a miserable end either."

"Tangtang, be careful not to catch a cold. Let’s go back to the room and rest." Jia Lan took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.

Shen Tang was embraced by him as they returned to the room.

The ship cut through the waves, the night wind was refreshing, as starlight sprinkled the sea surface, shattering into thousands of silver scales.

Various mermaids floated alongside the fleet, their tails reflecting fragmented glimmers under the moonlight, escorting the voyage.

The ship sailed smoothly and swiftly, reaching the edge of the land ruled by the Parasite Clan after a day and night.

The Parasite Clan had received the news early, and the Clan Leader and senior members came to welcome them.

Jia Lan initially wanted to accompany Shen Tang inside, but the Great Elder of the Parasite Clan mentioned that relations between the Sea Clan and the Parasite Clan had always been tense and refused entry.

Jia Lan intended to force his way in but was stopped by Shen Tang.

She instructed Jia Lan to station the troops outside; in case of an emergency, they could respond quickly.

Jia Lan could only say, "Be cautious."

"Hmm."

The Parasite Clan seemed to have undergone a major change internally, with most of the senior members welcoming Shen Tang being unfamiliar faces.

After the affairs of the Divine Hall were exposed, the Parasite Clan no longer followed it, and their words to Shen Tang were filled with gratitude, showing friendliness.

Of course, Shen Tang was well aware of whether this friendliness was genuine or just superficial; at least there was no hostility, indicating a good start.

Shen Tang went to visit the Mother Tree.

To her astonishment, even though the Polluted Land had significantly receded, the Mother Tree had not improved. In fact, it was in a worse state than when she visited a few years ago, now nearly withered, about to become a lifeless husk.

The Clan Leader sighed, "Back then, we believed the lies of the Divine Hall, who secretly stole the Mother Tree’s Life Force. Although the Divine Hall has been destroyed now, the lost Life Force of the Mother Tree cannot return."

"But the Divine Hall has been gone for so long. Why is the Mother Tree’s condition worsening?" Shen Tang asked with a frown.

"The Mother Tree is deeply rooted in the earth, drawing its life from the Earth’s energy. However, the Earth’s core here has been taken away," the Clan Leader said with concern. "The outside world might not feel anything yet, but the Mother Tree is the first to sense the vitality and power of the land... The Divine Hall stole the Earth’s core to ensure this land has no future."

Shen Tang was stunned but not entirely surprised. The Earth’s core is the most important origin power of the continent, and since the Divine Hall had been entrenched on Eris Star for so long, it surely wouldn’t overlook it.

"Removing the Earth’s core will cause the continent to undergo a period of decline, but after ten thousand years, it will regenerate, and this land can recover again." Shen Tang changed the topic, "By the way, I actually came here to ask if you have a tribesman lost in another world?"

The Clan Leader and elders were very surprised. The Parasite Clan could never cross the ocean barrier, having always lived in this forest. It is their ancestral land, the place they’ve guarded for generations. No one has ever wanted to leave their homeland.

Even if someone wanted to leave, how could they venture alone to another world?

The only pathway between different worlds is the Space-Time Tunnel, but ordinary people have no way of finding it, and it is said to be very perilous, tearing apart those who enter it.

Such a noteworthy individual couldn’t have emerged from their tribe, right?

The Clan Leader firmly stated, "None of our tribe members have gone to another world. If you do not believe me, I can gather all our people here for a headcount."

"That’s not necessary, it’s not a big issue anyway. Since the Clan Leader assures it, perhaps I was mistaken." Shen Tang was not persistent.

"You’ve come a long way; we should play our host’s role and have already prepared accommodation and a feast. Please stay here for the night to rest." The Clan Leader invited warmly.

Shen Tang hesitated for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "In that case, I would be honored."

Afterward, a servant led Shen Tang to her accommodation.

The High Priest had remained silent all along.

After Shen Tang left, she seemed to recall something and whispered to the Clan Leader, "...isn’t there one tribe member left behind in another world?"