Magical Girl's Knight Brother

Chapter 684 What the Gods Could Not Accomplish

After bidding farewell to the Demon Surveillance Bureau, Tang Zijun returned to the realm of the Tree of Life, the Tree-Crowned Royal City.

Upon arriving here, Tang Zijun saw the enormous figure sitting on the treetop.

It turned out that as soon as Poseidon was brought here, Trova, who had been prepared all along, immediately began to infuse him with energy.

The rich, almost tangible life-force energy, like a warm tide, instantly enveloped Poseidon's body, which was composed of deep blue seawater and starlight. This power not only perfectly sustained his existence, but its surging intensity far surpassed the trickle provided by Tang Zijun using cards.

As if a dried-up riverbed had been flooded, Poseidon's body of light and shadow, which had been compressed to about three meters in size, expanded rapidly as if inflated. The deep blue light became more solid and dazzling than ever before, and the shattered starlight shone again. In just a few breaths, he returned to his awe-inspiring giant form.

The majestic yet restrained power of the ocean intertwined harmoniously with the vast life force of the Tree of Life, creating a strange rhythm in the sky above the royal city.

Sunlight streamed through the enormous, emerald-sky-like canopy of leaves, refracting a dreamlike halo onto Poseidon's massive, water-flowing body.

However, this imposing figure seemed somewhat...inconvenient in this wondrous realm.

Poseidon looked around. Beneath his feet were the enormous branches of the Tree of Life, as vast as a green plain. In the distance, there were exquisite villages and palaces built by the Flower Fairies with vines, flowers, and luminous fungi. These houses were smaller than human toy models to him. Even the relatively spacious treehouse where Tang Zijun and the others lived looked like a delicate bird's nest in front of Xiu, not even big enough to fit a single toe of Xiu's.

He couldn't just trample the fairy's home underfoot, or wreak havoc like a brute who has stumbled into Lilliput.

Thus, this supreme deity who once ruled the ocean could only kneel down somewhat helplessly, like a giant who couldn't find a suitable chair, and sit down at the fork of a huge tree branch that was thick enough to resemble a mountain ridge. His enormous figure almost covered a small part of the sky, and the dark blue halo was like a low-hanging cloud.

He lowered his head slightly, his deep blue vortex eye curiously gazing down at the canopy city below, which resembled an exquisite miniature landscape.

In His sight, the colorful flower fairies, like industrious fireflies, danced and flitted among the huge leaves, tending to the luminous plants and weaving vines. The soft, cheerful buzzing they emitted created a wonderful, vibrant background sound.

The tiny, flower-adorned mushroom houses and vine palaces are incredibly exquisite, reminiscent of the magnificent reefs built by the smallest coral polyps on the seabed.

A team of flower fairies was carrying a huge, softly glowing tree seed, chanting in unison, as they laboriously traversed the mountainside, passing by the enormous ankle resting on the branches, completely unaware of the gaze of the mountain peak above them.

The scene was novel and vibrant, yet it carried a sense of alienation that even the gods felt overwhelmed by. However, Poseidon did not find it boring.

For, shortly after He sat down, a voice appeared in His ear.

It's Trova.

This ancient tree from the birthplace of the ancient Greek gods was not only Zeus's mentor, but also the best help for the Olympian gods to ascend to the status of gods. It can be said that without Trova, there would be no Olympian gods.

"Poseidon... It's been a long time."

Poseidon's enormous, luminous head twitched slightly, its deep blue vortex eyes flickering. There was no surprise, only a profound sense of emotion—a feeling of reunion after traversing endless time.

Trova's inner voice is calm and concise, yet it contains a weight that can freeze time.

Poseidon's lips, composed of light and shadow and curled with deep blue whiskers, slowly but incredibly realistically curved upwards into an arc.

It was a truly meaningful smile, tinged with endless sighs and a touch of gentleness. His response wasn't words, but a vast and complex torrent of emotions, like a tidal wave, also transmitted through telepathy—containing surprise, confirmation, and...

A sigh for the long years, and a greeting to this old acquaintance who also emerged from the dust of mythology.

"Trova..." Poseidon's voice, like a deep, resonant current in the ocean, was deep and powerful, carrying the weight of time. "Through the changing times, I never imagined I would 'see' you again..."

Two beings who have survived from the age of mythology—one the embodiment of a giant of the sea, the other the Tree of Life—began a silent exchange through a pure spiritual connection.

This is a dialogue that spans thousands of years.

It is a silent strategic communication concerning the survival of the world between two ancient beings who witnessed the fall of the Age of Gods and who have been watching over each other in long solitude, on this sacred land of life as the shadow of the apocalypse descends once again.

The flower fairies of the Tree Crown City were still busy, completely unaware of the silent conversation among the branches and leaves above that would determine the fate of their home. Sunlight filtered through the emerald leaves, casting dappled shadows on Poseidon's enormous, deep blue body.

Tang Zijun did not immediately interrupt their conversation, but instead went to Chang Lei's side.

"Yo, you're back?" Chang Lei grinned when he saw Tang Zijun. "How was it? Did Shangguan get a fright?"

"I was more than just startled."

"Hahaha, it would be strange if she wasn't shocked by something this big." Chang Lei laughed even louder. "It's a good thing you were the one giving the work report. If it were me, I don't even want to imagine how much I would be nagged."

Tang Zijun shrugged and asked again, "By the way, what about the Queen Anne's Revenge?"

"In the Reversed World," Chang Lei replied. "The environment of the Canopy Royal City is not suitable for the Queen Anne's Revenge to survive. That thing is a pure product of negative energy, and it is quite different from us and Langya. It will probably take some time to modify it."

"There's no time to modify it, and it's in good condition now. The dream world is full of negative energy right now, so if we let it go there, its combat power might be even better."

"Hmm...that makes sense." Chang Lei thought for a moment and nodded. "Compared to the wasteland world, the dream world is indeed more suitable for beings like us. Not only us, but even magical girls can unleash powerful magic there."

After a pause, Chang Lei looked up and asked, "So, are we getting ready to leave? Should I go call Ziyi and Xiao Xiao?"

"You go ahead, I'll go say hello to Trova and Poseidon first."

Tang Zijun waved her hand, then took a step forward, her figure instantly disappearing from the spot and appearing on a branch next to Poseidon's shoulder.

Poseidon and Trova were not surprised by Tang Zijun's sudden appearance; they had clearly sensed her presence and had been waiting there for some time.

"Did I disturb you?" Tang Zijun asked.

"No, young god, I am speaking to Poseidon about the dream world so that He can better keep up with what is happening in this age, and He is also quite curious about the threats facing His offspring."

Hearing Trova's words, Tang Zijun quickly turned her gaze to Poseidon's face.

Others might not know, but Tang Zijun did. The reason Poseidon had existed until now was because he led his warriors and some offspring to the dream world—the cannibalistic skeletons outside the Sea God Temple—through the energy of the trident.

If they hadn't been corrupted and driven mad, they should have been able to catch this last train to the dream world and join the war against nightmares built by other gods and divine realms. Unfortunately, these reinforcements died before they could arrive.

The situation in the dream world is also very serious now. With the shattering of the Void Realm, the fall of the gods is only a matter of time. The various star gods were the first batch, but they will definitely not be the last. No one knows the whereabouts of the other gods.

Tang Zijun kept staring at Poseidon's face, fearing that this news would provoke the ancient god's anger and madness.

Poseidon noticed Tang Zijun's gaze, and his resolute face twitched slightly as he spoke. "You don't need to look at me with that kind of look that suggests I might go mad at any moment, young god. I have experienced a lot, thousands of years, which is enough for me to accept any failure."

"Strictly speaking, this can't be considered a failure. After all, if the gods hadn't created the dream world, the real world would have been destroyed long ago, wouldn't it? Judging from the current outcome, you've made the right choice at the time." Tang Zijun looked at Poseidon.

"Perhaps, but this has only delayed things for a while. We still haven't been able to eliminate this threat, just like the humans and my people suffering in the Dream Realm." Poseidon sighed, then looked at Tang Zijun. "Now we can only rely on you. We can only look to you. What the Mirror God couldn't do, perhaps you can help us accomplish."

"Me?" Tang Zijun frowned slightly.

He knew how heavy the burden on his shoulders was, but being so sincerely told this by an ancient god still made him feel some pressure.

After hesitating for a moment, Tang Zijun finally asked the question he most wanted to know: "What exactly did the Mirror God fail to do? You two must have made an agreement, right? Why didn't the Mirror God come looking for you? Where did He go?"

"He... went and attempted a feat that even the gods could not accomplish, and his failure to return proves that he has failed."

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The atmosphere in the treetops was silent for a moment, then Poseidon slowly spoke.

"Right now, you haven't truly mastered your power yet. I will tell you when you are able to fully unleash the power you possess."

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