Chapter 865: The World Is

"World Tree?"

Inside the System space, Zhou Huai looked at the green class scroll floating in front of him, exuding a rich vitality, with a somewhat subtle expression.

He had imagined that this guaranteed SSS-Rank class would be a combat mage with astonishing destructive power, a nether assassin controlling life and death, or even a rare summoner-type deity.

But he never expected that the new class would actually be a tree.

A plant.

This span was indeed a bit too large.

Zhou Huai steadied his mind.

Anyway, this was after all an SSS-Rank unique hidden class produced by the System, and even if it truly was a tree, it was by no means ordinary vegetation.

With a thought in his mind, he clicked on the green scroll.

"Hum—"

A soft and majestic green halo rippled through the Sea of Consciousness, and a brand-new virtual attribute panel unfolded accordingly.

[Clone Panel (Unnamed)]

[Class: Unique Hidden Class, SSS-Rank · All-Encompassing · World Tree]

[Rank: Level 1]

[HP]: 3500 / 3500

[Mana]: 1200 / 1200

[Strength]: 250

[Agility]: 150

[Stamina]: 300

[Spirit]: 100

[Skill List]:

[Passive Skill: Immortal Roots]

Skill Effect: Rooted in the earth, as long as the roots exist, the body is immortal and indestructible! No matter what dimensional devastating blow is suffered, as long as a trace of roots is deeply planted in the soil, it can draw upon the World Origin and achieve infinite Rebirth.

[Active Skill One: Fruit of Revival]

Skill Effect: Consume Mana to grow a fruit containing the ultimate Law of Life. The moment the fruit is consumed, ignore any curses, severe injuries, and negative states, directly cure all injuries, and completely restore physical functions and Mana to the optimal Peak state.

Output Restriction: Produce one every hour.

[Active Skill Two: Fruit of Divinity]

Skill Effect: Consume Mana to grow a fruit containing the Law of berserk potential. After consumption, forcibly break the genetic shackles, increasing the user's all attributes by 100%, with the effect lasting up to 2 hours!

Output Restriction: Produce one every hour.

"It is quite strong…"

Zhou Huai looked at the panel and muttered to himself.

However, after calming down, he also discovered a problem.

Judging from these three skills, [All-Encompassing · World Tree] is more like a pure support and tank-type class.

Able to tank, able to heal, and able to add buffs.

The skills were indeed formidable, but currently, it couldn't be seen how it lived up to the grand titles of "All-Encompassing" or "World Tree".

Aside from producing fruits and rooting into the earth, it seemed to have no offensive means.

"It might be because it's only Level 1."

Zhou Huai was pensive.

SSS-Rank classes had infinite potential; Great Sage Li Er and Void Lawkeeper Victor also didn't show all their trump cards in the early stages, only gradually unlocking the abilities to modify underlying logic and cut dimensions as their Rank increased.

This World Tree would probably only truly display the might of "All-Encompassing" once it reached max level.

"System, begin shaping."

Zhou Huai put away his thoughts and issued an order.

Since it was called the World Tree, it naturally had to match an image fitting the name.

In mythologies and legends, the World Tree Yggdrasil was the core of the Universe in Norse mythology, supporting the Nine Realms.

"Name… Rahil."

Zhou Huai took the second half of the name.

[Ding! Naming successful! Clone 'Rahil' is being created.]

[Please have the host shape the appearance for the Clone.]

Zhou Huai closed his eyes and outlined the image in his mind.

Since it was the Incarnation of the World Tree, it couldn't be a muscle-bound boor, nor could it be a cybernetically modified human like Victor.

He needed an image full of wisdom that had weathered the ages.

Zhou Huai shaped it into a Nordic face.

Deep eye sockets, a high bridge of the nose, and long silver hair draped casually over his shoulders.

The face was in its early thirties, combining the handsome look of a youth with the steadiness precipitated by years.

The most important thing was the eyes.

Zhou Huai deliberately adjusted the pupils to a deep emerald green, as if they contained a primeval forest.

[Shaping complete!]

[Clone is generating, please wait patiently…]

Outside, fierce winds howled above the Atlantic Ocean.

Abyss Dragon Xiao Hei was shuttling above the clouds, advancing at full speed toward the Free Federation.

Zhou Huai sat on the dragon's back, silently calculating the time.

Two hours later, Xiao Hei should have already approached the territorial waters of the Free Federation.

Time passed.

While manipulating the Parasite network to lock onto the specific location of the Ancient Remnant Clan, Zhou Huai waited for the new Clone to descend.

Two hours later.

"Hum—"

The space beside Zhou Huai emitted a slight tremor.

Immediately afterwards, a rich breath of life spread out across the dragon's back.

This breath had no aggressiveness, but it naturally pushed away the surrounding violent airflow.

Even the Abyss Dragon Xiao Hei under his feet let out a low roar, and its muscles, fatigued from continuous flight, instantly regained vitality under the scouring of this breath of life.

Green light flickered.

A slender figure appeared out of thin air in front of Zhou Huai.

It was none other than Rahil, who had just been created.

He wore a simple linen-colored robe, without wearing any equipment, stepping barefoot on the dragon scales.

His long silver hair fluttered slightly in the wind.

Zhou Huai raised his head, his gaze landing on Rahil's face.

The moment their lines of sight intersected, Zhou Huai was slightly startled.

Those eyes were clear and deep, revealing a worldly-wise sagacity that saw through everything in the world.

As if he had survived for tens of millions of epochs in this world, seeing through the rise and fall of civilizations.

Zhou Huai felt that this new Clone seemed somewhat different.

The previous Yasuo or Victor, although possessing extremely high combat IQ, always carried a hint of stereotyped rigidity bestowed by the System in non-combat states.

But Rahil did not.

He stood there quietly, looking peacefully at Zhou Huai.

Afterward, he bowed slightly, placed his right hand on his chest, and performed an ancient and elegant courtesy to Zhou Huai.

He expressed respect for the Creator, yet his spine was kept straight, neither humble nor pushy.

As if from the very moment he was created, he possessed an independent personality and Soul.

This was a trait Zhou Huai had never felt on other SSS-Rank Clones.

Rahil did not speak; after the courtesy, he turned his head and looked downward.

At this moment, the Abyssal Magic Dragon was shuttling through the clouds at supersonic speed.

The outlines of the oceans, islands, and land below were rapidly receding backwards.

He watched for a long time.

Without saying a word.

The emerald-green eyes reflected the scarred and battered present world, revealing some indescribable compassion.

Zhou Huai looked at his appearance, a bit of curiosity arising in his heart.

"What are you thinking about?"

Zhou Huai couldn't help asking.

Hearing Zhou Huai's voice, Rahil slowly withdrew his gaze.

He turned his head and looked at Zhou Huai once more.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke in an ethereal and calm voice:

"This world seems to be crying out for help to me."