"The density of the energy particles in the surroundings has increased."
At this point, Adil immediately sensed the undulations of energy particles in the surroundings, and there were even traces of radiation.
Beside him, Clady and Radel had bewildered expressions on their faces as they sensed the increase in the density of energy particles.
This was not normal.
The production of energy particles was related to the environment. In a seawater environment, apart from a few energy particles that preferred the environment, all other particles would be expelled. The overall density of energy particles should have greatly decreased.
However, the three of them could sense that the density of energy particles in the surroundings had suddenly increased at a depth of 200 metres. It was even more active than in the outside world, which was very abnormal.
They looked at each other, evidently feeling that this was not normal.
After a while, they continued forward, following the traces of the undulations.
"There's light!" A faint voice sounded in the surroundings, accurately transmitting to Adil's ears.
When they reached a certain place, they came to a halt.
A speck of light appeared in front of them. Although it was extremely weak, it was very conspicuous in the darkness of the seabed.
This was already more than 200 meters deep under the sea. Sunlight couldn't reach this distance, and there was no light in the surroundings, only deep darkness.
For a speck of light to appear in such an environment was abnormal no matter how one looked at it.
[Radiation undulations detected!] The A.I. Chip's robotic voice sounded in Adil's mind.
Adil silently observed the light in front of him, listening to the A.I. Chip's prompts in his mind. His expression was somewhat solemn.
"Are we still going in?" A spiritual force undulation sounded in the surroundings.
Under the dim light, Clady looked behind him and asked the two of them.
"Let's go in." Radel said, "I have a feeling that this should be a historical site. There might be some unexpected gains inside."
"Furthermore, not only is the ox-headed sea beast fine, it even seems to be doing its best to prevent us from passing through. There shouldn't be any danger inside!"
"I have no objections," Adil spoke up as he observed the scene ahead.
Having reached an agreement, they began to advance slowly.
Because they were not sure what was ahead, they moved very slowly and cautiously. There were even faint waves of magic power emerging from their bodies. It was obvious that they had made some mental preparations.
As long as there was an anomaly in front of them, they would immediately cast their spells.
Time passed slowly. After a short while, they successfully approached the source of the light.
Under a huge depression, a small tree that was about half a meter tall was emitting a faint light. It looked very beautiful and noble, and just by looking at it, it felt extraordinary.
On the trunk of this small tree, there were dozens of golden leaves. Each golden leaf had an extremely fine pattern on it, and it was currently emitting a faint light.
Around the small tree, there were some extremely incomplete patterns that constantly emitted weak radiation.
"This is … the legendary Jinnain Tree that has already gone extinct!"
The trio's eyes lit up when they saw the small golden tree.
The so-called Jinnion Tree was an extremely rare and precious Magus plant in the Magus World. Its leaves could directly strengthen one's physique and increase one's spiritual force. Even for official Magi, it was an extremely precious item.
"I can speak normally now!"
As they approached the depression, the trio discovered that the surrounding seawater had disappeared, and the surroundings were once again filled with air.
"It should be the effect of those incomplete spell formations to protect this Jinnion Tree."
Casually looking around, Crady said, "Looking at the situation here, there should have been defensive spell formations here. However, after such a long time, they have completely lost their effectiveness."
"Look over there."
At this moment, Radel pointed into the distance.
At the edge of the spell formation, there was a huge hole that looked like it had been smashed open by a huge creature.
"That bull-headed sea beast passed through there before, so there shouldn't be any problems in terms of safety."
Looking at the hole, Radel said.
"What are we waiting for?" Looking at the hole, Crady quickly walked over.
At the start, they were still somewhat apprehensive, fearing that there might be some defensive spell formations left in the ruins.
After they used some methods to test the waters, they carefully walked forward.
"Looks like there are no problems."
Safely entering the interior of the spell formation, the trio heaved a sigh of relief and had the time to look around.
This was clearly a small ruin. There were many traces of spell formations in the surroundings, protecting the Jinnion Tree that was emitting golden light in the center.
"This ruin has existed for at least five thousand years."
After roughly inspecting the surroundings, Crady was the first to speak. "This ruin should have been specially set up to conceal it, but now that these spell formations have been damaged, the energy particles that were originally locked in the ruin have flowed out."
"The Magus who set up this ruin was at least an official Magus. If the spell formation was still intact, even if we walked nearby, we wouldn't be able to find any traces of the ruin."
He said all that he had discovered in one breath, then looked at the other two.
"There are traces of the ruin's spell formation being damaged recently. It should be the work of that bull-headed sea beast."
Standing to the side and looking around, Adil also added.
"Why didn't that sea beast just take the Jinnion Tree away, but instead guard it here?"
Listening to Adil, Radel said with some doubts.
"This is because of the special nature of the Jinnion Tree."
Crady continued, "Although the leaves of the Jinnion Tree can increase one's physique and even directly increase one's spiritual force, they will become poison if eaten too much at once. At the level of that bull-headed sea beast, it can at most eat seven or eight leaves at once. Any more and it will cause adverse effects. "
"Moreover, this Jinnion Tree will not be able to survive in an environment of seawater. It can only maintain its vitality in the spell formation here."
A cold smile appeared on his face. "That bull-headed sea beast is most likely preparing to occupy this area as its own territory. It will come here every once in a while to eat some leaves. It didn't expect us to coincidentally bump into it."
After saying this, the three of them looked at each other and walked forward at the same time.
In front of them, the golden Jinnion Tree was standing there in Silence. Its body that was more than half a meter tall seemed very thin, and its trunk was only as thick as a little finger.
There were many gaps on this Jinnion Tree, and only two or three thin branches and a dozen leaves were left on it.
"Damn it, how many leaves did that bull-headed sea beast eat?!"
Looking at the scene before him, Crady's face turned ashen, "What a waste! The leaves of the Jinnion Tree have the greatest effect on increasing one's spiritual force. Each leaf is worth at least a few hundred magic crystals! This bull-headed sea beast actually ate so many leaves! "
Standing at the side, Radel's expression was also somewhat unsightly, "There are only twelve leaves left, each person can only get four."
"The trunk of the tree is likely to have lost its vitality," added Adil, who was standing at the front, with an unsightly expression.
He had studied under Edith for a long period of time, and was very familiar with the characteristics of many plants. With one look, he could tell that the vitality of the Jinnion Tree in front of him had begun to fade.
"Damn it!"
Crady walked up to them, and under the watchful eyes of the other two, he roughly examined the tree and concluded, "Most of the tree trunk's activity has disappeared, but there's still some activity in the roots, and there's a small chance for it to regrow."
"A small chance?" Radel, who was beside Adil, asked doubtfully.
"If we can obtain something like the Fountain of Life, there might be a chance." Standing where he was, Crady's mouth twitched as he said somewhat helplessly.
"That thing is already extinct, who can obtain it?"
Hearing Crady's words, Radel's mouth also twitched as he said somewhat speechlessly.
The so-called Fountain of Life was a type of spring water that contained a powerful vitality. It had the powerful effect of prolonging one's lifespan and was an extremely precious high-grade material.
However, such a thing had long since disappeared from the Magus World. Even if it existed, it would definitely be kept by official Magi to prolong their lifespans. A few level 3 acolytes like them had no way of obtaining it.
"Looks like this is the only way."
Looking at the Jinnion Tree in front of him, Crady had a helpless expression on his face.
Strictly speaking, their harvest this time was not too bad. Even if a Jinnion Tree had lost its vitality, including its leaves, it was still worth tens of thousands of magic crystals. Even if it was split among the three of them, each of them would obtain a few thousand magic crystals. To a level 3 acolyte, this was a huge sum.
Even to Adil, this was not a small sum.
However, one was afraid of comparisons.
If this Jinnion Tree could be revived and allowed to grow, its value would be immeasurable. Even if it was on its last breath, it would still be worth tens of thousands of magic crystals. To a few level 3 acolytes like them, it was enough.
At this thought, Adil could not help but sigh, and his right hand, which had been ready to draw his sword, could not help but lower its guard.
Most Magi were rational and cold, and only cared about benefits.
If this Jinnion Tree could be revived, then with its value, it would definitely be enough for the three of them to make a move against it.
However, since it was a Jinnion Tree that could not be revived, even though it was precious, it was not enough for the level 3 acolytes to make a move against it.
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