They won the Holy Grail War, but this turned out to be the Virtual Tree Universe.

Chapter 505 Arrogance Ruins Cecilia's Life

Sersis publicly agreed to Danlei digging up his roots, and Shenwu Tree Court, no matter how unwilling, could not say much.

In Onphalus, there is no such thing as freedom and democracy. The Titans are the heavens, and mortals have no right to object to what the Titans say.

Moreover, the Divine Tree Court is a city-state built upon the body of Serhis.

Of course, the Sacred Tree was not Cecily's original divine body; her true divine body was lost in the early stages of the Conflict World due to an accident.

However, Cecily can weave her power into every plant, every branch, and every leaf of Onpharos.

Now, the sacred tree holds most of Ceres' power, and her flame resides here; the sacred tree is naturally her divine body.

So, have you ever seen any creature that needs to consult the parasite on its body before deciding on its own actions?

Of course, using the word "parasite" here sounds a bit harsh. According to Cecilia, the humans living on her body are all children of man, and also children she nurtured with wisdom.

However, whether or not her child is just a matter of talking or not is another matter. If the child really disobeys, the child instantly becomes a parasite.

Of course, Cecis had a fairly good relationship with the scholars of the Tree Garden.

This can be seen from the scholars' desperate efforts to protect Sersis when the Fire Thief and the Black Tide invaded Tree Garden in the last cycle.

And what Ceres said as a Titan who was not good at fighting
“Since I am a revered god, it would be too shameful of me to simply watch the sons of man sacrifice themselves for humanity.”

This sentence alone reveals something.

In short, after obtaining Cesis's consent, Danlei led 10,000 dragon riders directly into the Tree Garden from the air, where the scholars could only lower their heads.

There was nothing they could do but watch as the tree branches around them instantly transformed into a dragon's nest. Those who didn't want to feed the dragon didn't even dare to be angry and could only submit to Dan Lei's power.

Knowing that the scholars of the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden were modeled after ancient Greek intellectuals, a group of people who would flourish with a little sunshine and overflow with a little flood.

After Danlei landed on the Throne of Enlightenment with Heather, seeing that Ceres's phantom hadn't appeared, he ignored the sages present and asked Crydella...
"I've already resolved the issue with the tree garden; now it's your turn."

"Cerudela, tell me the purpose of your visit to Tree Garden."

Krydella knew her original plan was no longer feasible, and lying was pointless, so she spoke without reservation.

“If you hadn’t come, those sages who led me and my guards into the center of the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden would now be my prisoners.”

At that time, I will suppress the Divine Enlightenment Tree Court and seize the fire of Mene Tower.

Subsequently, it was officially announced that the Fire Chaser Army belonging to Ohmma had been formally established.

As soon as Krystal said this, the sages of the surrounding tree garden immediately objected.

The reason why he could not resist the Dragon God was because the Dragon God was on the same level as the Titans, and was a being that no human could contend with.

But you, Keldera, are just a mere Golden Clan member, what gives you the right to be so arrogant?

Therefore, the sages of the Knot School, who disliked Krydela, immediately retorted.
"Arrogant Ohmama tyrant, with only a few dozen men by your side, you dare to presume to suppress the Tree Court!"

Dan Lei found the sudden words of the sage from the Knot School annoying and immediately frowned.

Without Danlei needing to speak, Heather understood immediately. With a backhand slap, she sent the Rope Knot Sage flying and dislocated his jaw.

After finishing, Heather released her murderous aura and said coldly.

"It's best not to interrupt unless the Dragon God tells you to."

When facing the Dragon God, you must show the same reverence as you would towards the Titan you worship.

Heather's slap was very satisfying for both Danlei and Keludela.

Explaining the difference in strength between two sides to ignorant people is a very troublesome thing.

Danlei and Kerudela's identities make it difficult to take action directly here, so Haesein truly understands the king's heart.

Therefore, Danlei completely ignored the Rope Knot School sage who had been slapped away and directly acknowledged Kerudela's words, saying...
"Dozens of exceptionally powerful Golden Descendants are blooming in the center of the Tree Garden. These sages and scholars will indeed be easily suppressed by you."

Unfortunately, I ruined your plans.

However, my purpose this time is not the fire of Meneta.

Your plan can be considered a success.

Therefore, I will not stop you from taking the flame from Meneta later.

Danlei agreed to let Kerudela take the Meneta Fire because he had no use for it if he took it himself.

In this cycle, Aglaia was born in Ohma again, and is now a 51-year-old woman.

Moreover, she has lived under Crydella's rule since she was seven years old, so it's practically impossible for her to switch sides.

It's too much trouble to keep the spark of romance in your own hands and then find an excuse to send it over. It would be better to let Crydella take it away directly.

However, Danlei underestimated Krydella's pride.

No sooner had Dan Lei finished speaking than she thrust out her nonexistent chest, blue flames erupting from the crown atop her head, and angrily walked up to Dan Lei, saying...
"Dragon God, do you think I am the kind of beggar who needs your charity?"

I will take everything that I, Claudius, want with my own hands, or at the very least, obtain it through trade.

I don't need your charity. Since my plan failed because of your sudden arrival, then it failed.

I will find other ways to obtain the Meneta fire; I don't need your gift, nor do I need you to deliberately lower your guard so I can take it!

Faced with Krystal's anger, Danlei simply looked at her with an expression that seemed to say, "Young lady, why are you doing this to yourself?"

A few seconds later, Danlei swiftly and unexpectedly hurled a ball of super-cold water at Krydera's head, instantly extinguishing much of the flames while simultaneously leaving the Kemon throne platform, saying...
"There's no need for pride. If I want something, someone will give it to me."

I'll be happy as long as that person isn't my enemy, or the things aren't traps.

As soon as Dan Lei finished speaking, his figure disappeared.

Seeing this, Haiseyin naturally followed Danlei away.

At this time, although the Divine Enlightenment Tree Court was occupied by the Dragon Riders, if any fearless individuals attacked Danlei, forcing the gods to take action against mortals, it would be a dereliction of duty on the part of Heather, the guardian.

As for Kerudela, after being hit by Danlei's supercooled water ball, she completely calmed down, showing no anger whatsoever. She simply wiped her face with her clothes and then said unwillingly...

"Hmph, anyone who tries to use me as a pawn is my enemy."

After she finished speaking, the Golden-blooded second-in-command of this operation, seeing that Danlei's figure had disappeared, mustered his courage and approached Krystra, leaning down to ask softly.

"Caesar, what's our next move? Should we evacuate Tree Garden first?"

When questioned by her subordinates, Krystal quickly dried her clothes and hair with her blue flames and said to her deputy.
"Leave? Why should we leave?"
Did that dragon god drive us away?

Since he didn't ask us to leave, we can move around freely in this tree garden.

As long as we don't disturb the digging work he mentioned.

After speaking, Krystra turned to the other sages of the Divine Tree Court and said with a smile.
"Alright, wise men, I think we can now discuss the alliance."

Of course, you can refuse.

After all, joining the Dragon God Alliance and kneeling before the Dragon God is not a bad option.

Judging from the current situation, the dragon god in the prophecy is very approachable.

Janusapolis, the Eye of Dawn and Dusk, Orenos, Odrisian, Icaria, and Handak—all these cities flourished under the protection and guidance of the Dragon God.

However, while the Dragon God doesn't prohibit local beliefs, how much of those original beliefs still remain is a matter of opinion. Krydella's words caused several sages who initially disliked her to fall into deep thought.

Apollonius, the Stone-Drawing School sage who had actually joined Crydella's camp but was currently lurking in the Tree Garden, stepped forward and spoke up.
"Your Highness Caesar, please give us some time to discuss this."

The treehouse is now occupied, but thankfully Serhith has reserved a place for us.

Therefore, please stay in the guest room for the time being. During this time, please take your time to explore the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden.

Apollonius's arrangement for Cerydira was reasonable.

Although Crydella's trip was ill-intentioned, she did not actually do anything to the sages.

These sages will definitely hate Danlei even more now.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Krydella is clearly someone who dares to rebel against Danlei, and there are many Golden descendants of Ohma.

Since these Golden Bloods have the audacity to kill Titans, they are highly likely to dare to challenge the Dragon God.

Therefore, Krydella is a potential partner for the sages.

Therefore, the sages of the Lotus-eating school, who originally disliked Kerudela, stepped forward to agree with Apollonius's opinion, saying...
“I think what Master Apollonius said makes sense.”

Alright then, Your Highness Caesar, please arrange for us to stay in the guest rooms over at the herb garden.

"That area is close to the ground and not in the central part of the Tree Garden, is everyone alright?"

At this point, the sage of the Worship School was dead, and the sage of the Knot School was temporarily unable to speak.

The sages of the Stone-Drawing School and the Lotus-Eating School are in agreement, and the Goat School and the Lotus-Eating School are basically of one mind, so they certainly won't object.

The sages of the Red Pottery School no longer needed to object.

Moreover, the sages of the Red Tao school had no ill will toward Kerudela and were, in fact, neutral sages.

The sages of the Tree Garden reached a consensus, and Kerudela and her subordinates moved into the guest rooms in the area under the jurisdiction of the Lotus Food School, temporarily staying in the Tree Garden.

As for Danlei, it was just as Kerudela had guessed.

Upon hearing that Krydella had not left but instead settled in the Tree Garden, Danlei did not drive her away. He simply told Haesein, "Don't bother with Krydella unless she causes trouble," before heading to the Hall of Friendship, where the Heart of Romance was kept.

However, at this time, the spark of romance still resides in the heart of romance, and this place is also the library of the Tree Garden.

To be honest, Danlei didn't want to destroy the place where the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden's library was located, which was also the site of the Romantic Spark.

Moreover, this romantic heart is the source of all the water flowing through the tree garden.

If this place is destroyed, the entire upper structure of the Divine Enlightenment Tree Court will be cut off from water.

Unfortunately, this is where the roots of the sacred tree are located, the deepest point the sacred tree can currently reach.

After Danlei arrived, he naturally drove all the Tree Garden scholars out, leaving only Heather to accompany him.

Once no one else was around, just like in the previous cycle, Cecily projected her soul as Calypso and communicated with Danlei.

"Dragon God Danlei, if possible, would you like to consider digging from other places?"

The flame of Meneta will eventually leave this place, and I have no objection to losing it.

But this heart is the last gift Meneta left me, and I don't want you to destroy it.

Looking at the romantic heart in front of him and the visible flame of romance on it, Dan Lei suddenly asked curiously.

"Cersis, I'm curious, are you and Meneta really lovers?"

To Danlei's question, Sersis answered firmly.
"I do love Meneta deeply, but I realized this love too late."

We never had the chance to spend even a single day together as lovers.

Danlei wasn't surprised by the answer. After gently patting his romantic heart, he decided to put in a little more effort.

Cecilia has already ruined her life because of her arrogance; let's leave this last bit of hope for her.

So, Danlei took out the fire from the earth and said to Sersis...

"In that case, I won't start digging from here."

We went back to the ground.

Find the deepest root in the ground, and I will use the power of the earth's fire to tear the earth apart and pull out your root.

I then continued digging down along this root channel.

Serhis had no problem with Danlei's plan, but she asked curiously...

"Dragon God Danlei, I really didn't know that you could directly use the power of the fire seed."

Do you have any special skills? Or is it a natural ability?

Danlei didn't hide anything from Serhis's question and told him the truth.

“Using the power of the spark itself (excluding the ultimate protocol) is not difficult; I do have a way to activate it.”

Among them, the situation regarding the fire on the earth is particularly unique.

To put it simply, if I were to take your spark and want to unleash its power, I would need to make many preparations.

Because your power is not compatible with mine, I must simulate a compatible power in order to ignite the fire.

But the primal power of the earth's fire is almost identical to mine, and my power far surpasses that of the fire.

Therefore, I don't need external assistance or special simulation to unleash the full power of the fire that ignites the earth.

After hearing this, Ceres nodded and praised him.
"As expected of a dragon god from beyond this world, he possesses a vast amount of knowledge."

If you have the opportunity, and if you could leave behind some of your wisdom, I would also like to learn about knowledge from beyond this world.

Upon hearing Cecis's request, Dan Lei suddenly thought of something, and with a sly smile to himself, he materialized the book "Sonnet Algebra, From Beginner to End," which Hei Ta had compiled for him, into a folded book larger than a washbasin.

Then, Danlei placed the book directly next to the Heart of Romance and said to Cecilia.

"Cerseis, I'll keep this book."

Once you learn all the knowledge in this book, I guarantee you will understand all the rules that govern how this world works.

At that time, you might even have the ability to rewrite the world.

Of course, I didn't learn this book myself, so don't expect me to teach you.

However, the relevant annotations inside are already very clear; you'll understand once you read them.

　Chapter 501 contains errors
　　The School of Intelligence mentioned in the text was founded by Naksha, before he was even born.

　　Therefore, the sages who stood up to oppose it earlier were changed to the worship school.

　　The Lotus Food School: Managing medicinal gardens and diet to maintain the physical and mental health of teachers and students.
　　The Goat School: Regulating Woodlands and Wild Animals, Balancing the Boundaries Between Nature and Humanity.

　　The Lotus Food School and the Goat School have a good relationship because they often exchange ideas on their respective areas of expertise; they are practically inseparable.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)