People in Teyvat, starting from saving the grass god

"The things here have no effect on me. Let them all come to me. You will be more comfortable staying here."

Rhodes scolded lightly.

Hear the words.

Nashida's body stiffened and she stopped struggling.

Rod is right.

Sitting on his shoulders, the mental pressure is indeed much less than before.

The pollution in the consciousness space of the Great Compassion Tree King is so serious, especially the various negative emotions such as madness, chaos, pain, etc. that fill this space. Even the spirits of gods will be affected, which forces Nashida to concentrate to fight against it.

This is not a good sign.

At least it shows that the consciousness of the Great Compassionate Tree King is very dangerous at this time, and it is even a question whether he is still awake.

With such worries.

Nashida pursed her lips and did not make a sound as she walked through the dark and narrow cave with Rhodes.

After walking out.

What came into view was a sky filled with blood mist, but if you look closely, the blood color in the mist came from the blood-red sun in the sky. Beneath the blood color was a gloomy and eerie atmosphere that made people restless. The negative emotions and abyssal aura that had not been too violent in the cave before seemed to have found an outlet at this time, and surged towards Rhodes and Nashida like a tide.

Most of the abyss energy was blocked by Rhodes head-on.

It was much easier for Nashida to deal with the remaining scraps of abyss aura that escaped.

"Go to the Boat of Consciousness."

Nashida showed Rhodes a way.

It was a huge ship floating in the sky under the bloody sun, and it was also a ship of consciousness that symbolized reason. Its direction was the direction in which Rhodes and Nashida's consciousness was heading.

However, the journey to the Boat of Consciousness was not as peaceful as before.

Monsters kept appearing along the way, blocking their progress.

There are hillbillies, slimes, and even the dark monsters that wreaked havoc in the abyss five hundred years ago.

Without exception.

These monsters are all filled with the disgusting aura of the abyss.

Narcida made no move.

Rhodes did not take any action. He just raised his foot and stepped lightly. The powerful force of ice element surged in all directions, turning all the monsters into ice sculptures. As the two walked by, they shattered into ice chips on the ground.

These monsters are not strong.

It's just the smell on his body that makes people sick.

Rhodes didn't need to exert any effort and easily pushed it all the way to the Boat of Consciousness.

There are also many monsters on the ship.

Moreover, compared to the monsters below, the monsters above are much stronger, and the aura of the abyss they carry is also stronger.

Looking at the monsters that Rhodes was clearing out, Nashida's face showed a hint of worry again.

The appearance of these monsters.

It is the manifestation of the pollution in the consciousness of the Great Compassion Tree King, and these pollutions composed of forbidden knowledge are trying their best to prevent Rhodes and Nashida from going to the Great Compassion Tree King's consciousness, which also shows that the condition of the Great Compassion Tree King is not optimistic at this time.

After Rhodes had cleared out the monsters, Nashida immediately jumped down and found the rudder on the deck of the Boat of Consciousness.

Similarly, it was also covered with a purple-black aura visible to the naked eye.

"The boat of consciousness has also been polluted."

Nashida frowned.

Rhodes stepped forward and grabbed the rudder. The purple-black aura of the abyss instantly poured into his body. After a moment, the rudder returned to normal.

"You take a break. I'll take the helm from now on."

As if she was afraid that Rhode didn't understand, Nashida added, "The navigation of the ship of consciousness must remain stable. Otherwise, once it deviates from the course, our consciousness will fall into madness."

Nashida's meaning was clear.

As a god.

Her mental strength is far greater than Rhodes'.

Moreover, there is a faint connection between her consciousness and that of the Great Compassionate Tree King. With her at the helm, she can control the direction more safely.

Rhodes said nothing.

I stood behind Nashida obediently as she said.

However, when he saw that her small body needed to tiptoe to steer the boat of consciousness, Rhodes picked Nashida up again and let her sit on his shoulders to operate the rudder.

This time.

Nashida paused only for a moment and then continued to control the rudder.

The sailing was smooth.

But not long after they set out, Rhodes noticed something strange.

It wasn't a demon, nor was it the aura of forbidden knowledge.

Instead, some strange thoughts will unconsciously appear in your mind.

For example, he wanted to jump off the boat while holding Nashida in his arms, or grab Nashida and knead her hard.

Fortunately, these strange thoughts only appeared for a moment.

Nashida adjusted her course slightly and disappeared without a trace.

I don't know how long it took to sail.

Anyway, Rhodes felt that the scenery around him was becoming more and more monotonous, especially when his consciousness rushed into the pervasive blood-red fog. Looking around, he saw blood-red colors and foul smells everywhere. Such a monotonous and depressing scene was really boring. Nashida, who was in charge of the steering, was even more nervous. She didn't dare to relax for a moment. She held the rudder tightly with both hands and continued to move forward following the vague connection with the consciousness of the Great Compassion Tree King, for fear that she would deviate from the course due to the influence of the surroundings and her hands would tremble.

that's it.

It was a thrilling voyage.

After the Boat of Consciousness passed through the most dangerous blood mist.

The scenery in front of Rhodes and Nashida suddenly changed.

A magnificent giant tree suddenly appeared. Unlike the filth outside, the tree radiated only gentleness. As Rhodes and Nashida stepped onto the trunk, the leaves shining with colorful light rustled, as if welcoming their arrival.

world Tree.

This is the World Tree of Teyvat.

Although this is just a virtual scene in the consciousness space, it is not the real world tree.

But for Nashida.

Coming here is like coming into her mother's arms. This warm feeling makes her feel both familiar and unfamiliar.

It is clearly the purest branch on the World Tree.

But this was the first time since her birth that Nashida saw this giant tree that was no different from her mother's.

soon.

Nashida, with mixed feelings, met someone who looked exactly like her on the World Tree.

Same height, same looks, same body shape.

If there is one difference, it is probably that their temperaments are completely different.

At a glance.

It can be seen that the divinity of the Great Compassionate Tree King is far greater than that of Nashida.

"You look surprised."

The Great Compassionate Tree King smiled and explained, "This is the space of consciousness. You and I have the same essence, so naturally we will appear exactly the same."

"Essentially the same?"

Nashida didn't quite understand.

"Because you are me and I am you."

The Great Compassionate Tree King patiently explained the truth to Nashida, who was encountering it for the first time.

Rod was not involved.

He just stood behind Nashida, waiting for their conversation to end, and then Nashida would personally wipe out the Great Compassion Tree King and bring true peace to Xumi.

what a pity.

Rhodes looked at the calm-looking Great Compassionate Tree King.

Precisely.

She should be called the last ray of consciousness of the Great Compassionate Tree King.

The real Great Compassionate Tree King had already volunteered to die in that dark disaster for the sake of Sumeru.

The one in front of me.

This is the last trace of the Great Tree King left in Teyvat.

"What a pity."

Rhodes sighed inwardly.

The death of King Mahabodhi was destined, and it was also destined that Nashida would inherit King Mahabodhi's past.

But the death of such a kind and benevolent god will inevitably make people feel sad.

In fact, Rhodes had also thought about whether he could save the Great Compassion Tree King.

After all, he has a special physique and the ability to transform and devour forbidden knowledge. He can try to eliminate the forbidden knowledge from the Great Compassionate Tree King's consciousness.

But when he truly saw the consciousness of the Great Compassionate Tree King and realized what her current condition was.

He knew that no matter what method he used, it would be impossible.

The Great Compassion Tree King has completely merged with the forbidden knowledge. Just like those mushroom beasts that have been contaminated by the forbidden knowledge, the two are in a state of coexistence and death.

Even if it is handed over to Rhodes to handle.

Her ending will still be the same as it is now.

Such a helpless result made Rhodes sigh again.

the other side.

The conversation between the Great Compassion Tree King and Nashida continued. She told Nashida everything, from her recognition of Nashida to the truth about the dark disaster that year.

Until the end.

She finally said those words.

"Buyer, please completely erase the polluted me from the World Tree."

coming.

As Nashida choked with sobs, Rhodes shook his head slightly.

Even if I am reluctant to let go.

This is also the only way to save Xumi.

As long as there is any trace of consciousness left in the Great Compassion Tree King, the pollution on the World Tree will not be eliminated, and the Demonic Scale Disease and the withering of the World Tree will continue to torment Xumi.

Rhodes did not intervene and chose to watch silently, watching Nashida, with tears on her face, hugging the Great Compassion Tree King tightly together, until the Great Compassion Tree King's body turned into green leaves flying in the sky, leaving this world in the most pure and flawless posture.

"Ugh--"

With a sigh, Rhodes reached out and caught a leaf that fell in front of him.

Unfortunately.

Like other leaves, this leaf disappeared immediately after it fell into the hand, as if it had never come to the world of Teyvat.

Just as Rhodes was sighing.

The consciousness space that suddenly lost its subject could no longer be maintained. In just an instant, it turned into bubble fragments and dissipated along with the green leaves transformed by the Great Compassionate Tree King.