Chapter 49 - Chronicles of Heavenly Demon VI, Yggdrasil Life Tree
In the time of the Original Vicegerent, he had chosen a tribe of Humans who were simple herb-gatherers to become his people. The ruler of the world would have it and have taught The First Society about the elements, effectively teaching creation about Divine Alchemy. With it, the simple herb-gathering people had created a “Dantian,” or, “Ether-of-life-field,” located at the perineum and from there on were able to become the first Superhumans.
All this was possible through the practice and mastery of Alchemy. With it, Dario had wanted to proceed with a few concoctions ready for all Omen members and for commercial sale.
[Omen Sect Alchemy] Level: Hermetic Alchemist (max) *Available Consumables*
Lesser Elixir
Elixir
Greater Elixir
Potent Elixir
Megalixir
Lesser Health Potion
Health Potion
Greater Health Potion
Potent Health Potion
Lesser Ether
Ether
Greater Ether
Potent Ether
Lesser Stamina Drain
Stamina Drain
Greater Stamina Drain
Potent Stamina Drain
Antidote
Remedy
Phoenix Tears
So far, the selection is strictly for consumables as buffs, debuffs, or bombs have peculiar ingredients for such items. However, the ones currently listed will be a big game-changer for the Omen Sect, especially for individual players.
For a long time, since Dario had set out to conquer the Tomb of Calamor, the Omen people were a debased people with no economy. Only, the surviving members valued were in martial arts and the bloodline of many noble families of the Omen Nation. As such, people like Elder Shin Sarutobi and Chef Bostwick were the protectors and providers for the remaining members of the fallen Omen Nation.
A few years had passed and the Demonic people were barely surviving with the extreme conditions of hunting in Hollow World or the limited vegetation with their plots of viable land. However, Chef Bostwick, also known as the “Demonic Chef of Gluttony” was the sole practitioner of making monster-flesh safe to consume and had no citizen die of starvation.
Yet, their very existence was tethering between the powerful monsters entering the confines of the Omen Village and having to deal with them. It was a hopeless situation in which the young Dario had ventured to Hollow World to find a solution to their deplorable condition.
Fortunately, the inquisitive mind of the young disciple had led to the meeting with the one from beyond, Jinn. From then on, the Lord Vicegerent did not increase or decrease the current lifestyle of the Omen people, only that such things were beneath for someone like Jinn. Not just that, such things were easy to solve if Dario was Level 200.
By then, the Lord Disciple could set off and take care of the welfare of his people. This brings us to where it all began, at the entrance of Mt. Tian is a hidden location that is the Omen Village.
“Chow Time!!!!” A loud and boisterous shout was heard from a dark-skinned chef. Bostwick had always been the great guardian of Omen Village while Elder Saru was the one responsible for culling the monster infestation in Hollow World. Although that is a job for Chef Bostwick as well, his incredible physical attributes and an ocean’s worth of chi made him the prime candidate to overlook Omen Village. Of course, his job as a Chef fit perfectly with the situation at hand.
However, that was the past, and, Omen Village was now a place filled with Cherry Blossoms, Wisteria Trees, and Magical Fauna making the location quite a place to witness. In the beginning was a dusty village with nothing but the Chef to commend, but now, Japanese-style homes both contemporary and modern were conveniently settled with the surroundings and rivers that flow underneath.
With the addition of the countries, Hollow World, Meloire, Carugonia, Orkis, Ryoku, and Lindblum, there were 6 Magic Towers in total. Mt. Tian located at Hollow World served as the beacon for connecting all Magical Towers in a recyclable energy circulation, almost making mana infinite. So far, the Blood Ebony Tower at Meloire, The Grand Castle located in the capital city of Carugonia, Obviam Deis, The Bone Castle created from Demon Lord Malgas’ kin, The Ether Village which was transported to the lands of Ryoku, and the Silphonite Castle in Lindblum all were Magic Towers synergizing with the “main control brain,” Mt. Tian.
Such a connection will allow for the countries themselves to have a forever shield that can block spells like Meteor, or, Comet, both catastrophic spells that can completely wipe out a country. Other than that, having teleportation sites made travel between the countries instantaneous. The Demonic people, especially the younger generations took their newfound opportunities and applied themselves to the great war, the Dragon Campaign. And with each country having a Magic Tower, the revival of Mages was practically a guarantee.
“Can you lower that fat mouth of yours?!!” Elder Saru made his appearance.
“Elder?! You’ve returned a lot sooner than usual,” Chef Bostwick noticed the time it took the elder to cull the number of monsters at Hollow World.
A figure that looks like a divine saint was the image of the Demonic Teacher, “Lord Vicegerent receives all the glory, and I, a mere spect benefitting from his endless shadow.”
Bostwick understood the parable invoked by the Demonic Teacher, “Is that snow on your shoulder?”
“Keke!” the Demonic Teacher had a burst of devious laughter for a divine-looking old man. “I went on a little stroll.”
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Chef Bostwick deduced that Elder Saru not only reduced the monster infestation at Hollow World but also, trekked the Omen Sect’s longtime obligation of every male follower to climb Mt. Tian once in their lives. The darkly-skinned chef was surprised, “You’re back to your habit of climbing the mountain, aren’t you, Demonic Teacher?”
Bingo. Contrary to his boisterous and rather rambunctious behavior, his intellect was relatively high, “Indeed. Now, I wish to see my residence.”
All this time, the Demonic Teacher hadn’t entered his abode since the reformation of his Meridians. Even for him, he too is awestruck at the significant changes made in a short period.
Atop a hill overlooking the entire blossom peak was the residence of the Demonic Teacher. It was a modern yakuza-style home with a pond, a gazebo, and even some koi fish. A spectacular design.
“This is… my home?” Awestruck, the Demonic Teacher could only admire the architecture and the infallible feeling of decadence.
“Ahem!” Chef Bostwick was there to witness it as well, “It is as you say, Elder!” Of course, the Demonic Chef of Gluttony expresses himself outwardly.
Meeting the two at the entrance of the Estate of the Demonic Teacher, Veda was there to service the master of the household. “Supreme Elder,” Veda bowed as he greeted Elder Saru.
“Lord Veda,” Elder Saru returned the greeting by bowing as well as did Chef Bostwick.
“Please, come in. I have been deployed to your residence to be of service as is the wishes of my Master,” Veda spoke plainly.
“The honor is all mine,” Elder Saru accepted and was shown his new Estate in which all his belongings were put in their rightful places.
When the tour was over, Elder Saru, Chef Bostwick, and Veda were lounging in the gazebo. With refreshments and a platter of delicacies, the current status and lifestyles of the people were being discussed.
“Exactly 300,082 members of the ‘Omen Nation’ which is now the ‘Omen Sect’ have adapted to the new standards and restrictions bestowed by the Lord Vicegerent,” Veda was explaining the overview and what was to be expected of the long dialogue.
Veda did a great job explaining every nitty-gritty detail in a way for the gentlemen to comprehend perfectly. First and foremost, the average fighters of the Omen Nation were Martial Artists who cultivated mana in their Dantian which is the superior method above all as compared to other nations’ cultivation methods. In conjunction with their expertise in mana cultivation, Lord Vicegerent had improved the antiquated method and implemented the ‘Stardust Rebirth Cultivation Metho’ and found it to naturally combine with their existing Dantian to create an extraordinary effect. In other words, those who were in the Peak Realm can ascend to the Transcendent Realm, whereas, high-tier Masters were now susceptible to becoming a Grandmaster.
Approximately, 100,091 of the Omen Sect was the exact military force including physical fighters or arcanic mages. This was the combination before the annexation of the Great Steppe Valley and the Edea Life Tree with groups such as the Drows, Berserk Dwarves, Giants, and Humans. Every single individual was benefitting from the Stardust Rebirth Breathing Method.
Now that the fighting forces were revitalized and held an even firmer stance than in the past, Mages and Archmages would start making more of an appearance in the future thanks to the implementation of numerous and unique Magic Towers. The Arcane was first introduced to the Omen Nation and therefore held knowledge on how to ascend to the godhood, 10th Circle Archmagus.
However, the rest of the non-fighting citizens are production-method workers who circulate the economy alongside farmers and cultivators. Everyone had a place in the Omen Sect, every job had dignity down to the lowest position.
“We’ve made our first contact with a few merchants at The Inverse Silk Road,” the new name that was given to one of the World Challenges, Inverse World Dungeon.
Thump. Thump. The Elder’s heart began to race with the thought of receiving foreigners. It had been a long time since the Omen Nation could make contact with the world once again. “I wish to oversee the coming of a new era,” Elder Shin Sarutobi humbly requested Veda.
“Do what you please, Supreme Elder. You are one of the few who are permitted to look upon the Lord Vicegerent.” This remark was to signify the high-ranking seat that the Demonic Teacher holds in his power.
“If I may,” Veda closed the scene with a few last words. “My Master would like to know about the people of this world. And he holds your judgment in high regard. We are sure that you will represent our people well.” The butler was confident in that statement. Elder Shin Sarutobi would be the one to lead the Omen Sect in economic affairs.
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The Edea Life Tree had burned to a smokeless crisp and left a few giant pieces of itself, “Gather the rest of the branches!!” Biggs barked orders to the living and the Undead. Lord Parsifal intends to use these branches from the Edea Life Tree for Bows and Staves.
“Clear the area!!!” Biggs completed the auxiliary tasks and made way for Dario and the rest of the party including the Monarch and Vartiel.
“What have you done?!!” Cross Linfey was outraged.
SHRIEKKKKK!!! The Vartiel could be seen losing its essence, the divine glow or blessing that was birthed by the Edea Life Tree. It was a miracle for the Vartiel which is like a tree-golem to be alive at the destruction of its progenitor tree.
“Kuku,” Dario held a smirk under his hood. “Your sorrow will soon become…” The Lord Disciple held his hand out and dropped the seed where the Edea Life Tree was occupied, “the greatest pleasure on earth!”
CRUMBLE! CRUMBLE!
In a matter of moments, a gigantic tree sprouted from the depths of the abyss and appeared as an immense ash tree. This divine tree emanated the mana of the cosmos and amplified the atmosphere with High Chi. The branches of the World Tree extend far into the heavens, and the tree is supported by three roots that extend far away into the horizon.
Immediately, lifeforms began to be attracted and occupy the space around the newly found tree. The skies were an image of a spectacular light show.
I understand. Dario thought to himself. You had wanted to enrich the world with manna. The Lord Disciple had fully comprehended the intentions of his Master regarding the Seed of Yggdrasil. I suppose it had a use in the end. The Seed of Yggdrasil was a World Tree that was not intended to be planted on earth and had remained in Holy Manalum for an unknown amount of time.
The spectators including the Monarch and his people were astonished at the sudden birth of a World Tree, “Your Holiness.”
Dario waved his hand and magically released the Fey from his constraints, “Will you tend and be the ‘Keeper’ of this World Tree?”
?!
The golden-haired Elf was not expecting such a question, “W-Wha…”
The Yggdrasil World Tree began to sprout manna and the atmosphere had an instant effect. The world had gotten richer with the essence of High Chi, in effect, the playing field had been elevated to the next stage.
“I’ll take that surprise as a ‘yes,’ Your Holiness,” Dario took only the most elite-of-elite. And now, with the addition of the newly founded World Tree, the Holy Medean Monarch, and the Vartiel, these three and more who are to come into the winner’s circle will be the foundation to conquer the entire Southern Continent, Ouroboros.
In effect, a grin as sinister as the devil arose in the expression of the Lord Disciple. Cross Linfey… It was a name Dario knew all too well in that brilliant mind of his. Vartiell… Yggdrasil… The Lord Disciple was stuck on those three thoughts and imagined the heights of what the Omen Sect could rise to.
“Begin assimilation to our new home, Yggdrasil Life Tree,” Dario smiled, and the people who witnessed it were surprised, mainly, the natives of the land. However, the Demonic people and the Undead were surprised that the Lord Disciple had expressed a smile and not an evil grin.
In the scene ending with the Yggdrasil Life Tree replying to Dario’s command by sprinkling an intense pollen of mana, it would bless anyone affected by it. Truly, it was a magnificent scene of various colors shining in the sky, manna protruding and transforming the air. Not only that, numerous aurora borealis had appeared and everyone looked up and adored such a sight.
The World is mine. Dario had received the highest of blessing that anyone can get from a World Tree. It was the crux of what was necessary to go against Tiamat and Emperor Doel. Your Majesty, I’m sure you will be quite pleased. The Lord Disciple had kept someone important waiting for far too long, and now, it was time to proceed with the Serdian Civil War as planned. The domino-effect that would completely dismantle the Imperial Ranpossa.