CHAPTER 540: CHAPTER 346: I’M TIRED (4000 WORDS)

Seeing Ihui Shenzi full of anticipation, Beichuan Si didn’t rush to refuse.

He cradled his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "Since Miss Shenzi is so curious, how about I take you to where Miss Sanseiyuan is after this is over, so you can see how she’s doing?"

Thinking that he should still save some face for Sanseiyuan Tenzi in front of Ihui Shenzi, Beichuan Si didn’t say much more.

"This..." A hint of hesitation shone in the eyes of Ihui Shenzi.

Her current appearance was terrifying and strange, and seeing Sanseiyuan Tenzi might even give her a scare.

"Miss Shenzi, I will be staying in Okinawa for a while after leaving Ihui Island, so you have plenty of time to consider this issue. However, before that, let me take care of that."

Beichuan Si pointed his finger toward the Divine Tree, his tone unchanged.

"Ah... Please go ahead." Ihui Shenzi hurriedly made way after hearing these words.

The moment Ihui Shenzi stepped aside,

Everyone’s gaze focused on Beichuan Si.

Pat.

Pat.

Pat.

Beichuan Si took three steps and approached the Divine Tree.

"Beichuan... things haven’t reached this point yet." Lying on the ground, only the upper half of his spiritual body remaining, Ihui Nai Luo struggled to speak, "Everything on Ihui Island is yours to choose from, but the Divine Tree... it is the heritage passed down through countless years by the Ihui Main Family... I beg you... please do not strike it."

Despite Ihui Nai Luo’s pleas, Beichuan Si still resolutely picked up the Death Energy Axe.

"Beichuan Mage, don’t!" Ihui Ju Xu’s face turned pale, "Without the Divine Tree, there will no longer be any celestial beings on Ihui Island. Yet among the islanders, a considerable number still want to become celestial beings!"

"Yes! Beichuan Mage! The Divine Tree has nothing to do with you! Why would you cut it down?" Ihui Guangjiu, lying on the ground, also widened his eyes and repeatedly pleaded.

Beichuan Si’s expression remained calm, his hand still tightly gripping the Death Energy Axe.

His thoughts did not waver in the slightest.

Whatever happened to Ihui Nai Luo, Ihui Ju Xu, and Ihui Guangjiu afterward was irrelevant to him.

What mattered most now was—

Beichuan Si glanced at the system task in his field of vision.

A new system task had popped up where there had been none before.

’System notification: Task "Divine Tree of Ihui" ongoing.’

’Having rescued your friend’s parents who were always by your side, you realize the ancient heritage island hides anomalies imperceptible to ordinary people. Cold corpses, a bloody deceit buried underground... all of this terrifies you. Villagers watching from the corners like nightmares, deep shadows between trees as if from a chilly, ancient exorcism chant. Your body instinctively wants to flee the island, endless fear, and curses clinging to you making it impossible to leave. You know, the only way to break the situation is to figure out everything hidden in the dark, dense woods. The broken silhouette of the Shrine lingers in your mind... an inescapable obsession.’

’Task completion requirement: Cut down the Divine Tree.’

’Task reward: Enhance any good spirit or awaken a sleeping good spirit.’

Yes, Beichuan Si had previously received the system task to cut down the Divine Tree.

That was the reason why Beichuan Si investigated the true nature behind the Divine Tree.

Only by doing so could he feel justified in his felling.

In fact, as Beichuan Si had anticipated, the existence or lack thereof of the Divine Tree fundamentally did not affect the survival of Ihui Island.

With that being the case, the task at hand was straightforward.

Now that Shenzhu Shihui had awakened, it was about time to awaken Magong Yongshi inhabiting the Shinra Bell.

Beichuan Si glanced at the Shinra Bell, then his palm slid to the axe handle—

He raised his hand, without hesitation, and fiercely smashed the blade of the Death Energy Axe into the trunk of the Divine Tree!

Bang!!!

Bang!!!

Bang!!!

With each strike, the faces of Ihui Nai Luo and the others grew uglier.

The Divine Tree, passed down from their ancestors, was about to be felled by Beichuan Si, and they, the descendants, were powerless, only able to watch Beichuan Si act.

"Divine Tree, forgive me." Ihui Nai Luo stared at the Divine Tree, golden tears flowing freely.

She had truly done her utmost, yet even so, she was helpless against Beichuan Si.

Under their gaze, Beichuan Si repeatedly drove his axe blade deeper into the trunk of the Divine Tree.

Then—

Bang!

Beichuan Si, death energy rampant, suddenly smashed into the robust trunk of the Divine Tree.

Ihui Ju Xu turned to look at his sister:

"...Ihui Guangjiu, do you feel the same as I do?"

"Yes..." Ihui Guangjiu gently nodded, her voice unsure, "The ground... seems to be trembling."

With Beichuan Si’s methodical axe rhythm, they distinctly felt the ground trembling slightly.

"The Divine Tree is situated on Ihui Island’s ley lines, and when the Divine Tree falls, the vitality of the Divine Tree will collapse the ley lines, completely sealing the portal of the Yellow Springs."

Ihui Nai Luo watched Beichuan Si’s movements, explaining with resignation.

The trembling of the ground was gradually intensifying.

This also signaled the imminent fall of the Divine Tree.

Beichuan Si didn’t stop his movements; he just tirelessly chopped at the Divine Tree.

Wood chips flew, turning into faint white points of light in the air like a dream.