Chapter 187 : Inheritance
"Me?!"
When her name was mentioned, Bai Ye's eyes filled with disbelief.
Lonis also asked in amazement: "Elucia, can Bai Ye also be an inheritor? Does that mean inheritors... aren't limited to humans?"
"Of course, after all, back then..."
Elucia smiled slightly but didn't continue this topic: "Anyway, Bai Ye, right now there shouldn't be anyone more suitable than you to accept Green Temple's power. Because you've always been a doll who works hard in silence, so Green Temple will definitely recognize your qualifications."
"But, but I... I don't know many things. I'm just a household-type doll that takes care of everyone's daily life."
"Knowledge isn't important, because that can be cultivated later. What's most important is the soul... having a pure soul is more important than anything."
"......"
Bai Ye was somewhat at a loss, while Elucia reached out and patted her little head:
"Unity of heaven and man, forgetting both self and things. The essence of Tree Abyss lies in circulation, balance, and deep cultivation."
"Oh... oh?"
Bai Ye was stunned. She seemed to completely not understand what Elucia was saying.
However, at the same time, Lonis somewhat understood.
Dolls and nature seemed like two completely unrelated existences.
But in fact, possessing humanity while also having a kind of natural world spirituality was what made Bai Ye most special.
She had no selfish desires, and everything she did was to achieve the best future.
So, indeed only machines could accomplish coordination between humans and nature.
"Bai Ye understands. Although I don't know what's happening, as long as it's a task everyone entrusts to me, Bai Ye will definitely complete it."
Bai Ye nodded. She seemed fully prepared, and even if the coming journey meant being crushed to pieces, she wouldn't hesitate at all.
However, Dr. Okali seemed to have something on her mind and asked: "Will Green Temple choose Bai Ye? And you said that inheriting power means enduring loneliness. After Bai Ye becomes an inheritor, will she have to stay here alone?"
"Yes, she should have to stay here, but I think as long as she's at the Third Research Station, it should be fine, right?"
"Eh?!"
"Anyway, although Bai Ye gains inheritor status, Dr. Okali, your upcoming work won't be any less than hers."
......
......
Elucia was right. The moment Bai Ye stood before the door, this emerald gate opened.
Though it couldn't be called jealousy, this made Lonis feel a bit disappointed...
When she had opened the Flame Abyss, her arm had almost been knocked apart, but now when Bai Ye opened it, it was so convenient.
......
"It, it opened?"
"Yes, Bai Ye, everyone, let's all walk inside together."
Stepping into Green Temple's interior, everyone was somewhat stunned.
Because what greeted them was an incredibly lush sea of flowers... Though they were in the bottomless underground, the ceiling above scattered soft light like sunlight.
"So, so beautiful flowers! These are the rarest moonlight flowers!"
For a moment, Zhou Suling didn't know where to step. She was afraid that even one step would trample a flower that was originally growing vigorously.
Lonis was also looking around, wanting to find traces of that green orb.
But no matter where she looked, Lonis couldn't find any similar objects.
......
"Elucia, where is Tree Abyss?"
"Hah, it's right over there. Don't you see it?"
"Wuu...?!"
After searching for a long time, Lonis finally discovered Tree Abyss's core under Elucia's guidance... Compared to the 2-4 meter diameter Flame Abyss and Orange Abyss, Tree Abyss was very small, only about ten-some centimeters.
It was densely covered with root-like veins, making Lonis initially think it was a cantaloupe.
Only when she got close did Lonis feel comfortable light illuminating her body, and the necklace on her chest also faintly resonated.
"Because no one has worshipped it, it's become so pitiful."
Seeing this, even the usually stern Yi Cheng sighed helplessly.
She crouched down and gently brushed the soil near Tree Abyss with her finger:
"It's been at least several hundred years since anyone came here. So Tree Abyss's power is now very weak and needs good care."
"What, what do I need to do?"
Bai Ye asked somewhat nervously.
"For now, let's water it first."
"Yes!"
Bai Ye received the water bottle from Yi Cheng's hand, then carefully bent down and sprinkled crystal water droplets onto Tree Abyss's sphere.
"Like this, is this enough?"
"Yes, afterward, we should just wait quietly for a moment."
Everyone stood to the side, waiting for Tree Abyss to gradually recover its strength.
......
And magical things happened quickly~
The originally somewhat withered and dim cantaloupe surface actually began to faintly show crystalline brightness.
Like fireflies struggling to spread their wings toward the sky,
Yet also like the moon's pale glow in the boundless night.
An indescribable warmth covered Bai Ye's body,
At the same time,
An extremely indescribable scene appeared before Lonis's eyes.
Above the bare stone was endless void,
At some unknown time, there was light,
At some unknown time, air began to appear,
Lava condensed on the surface,
The first raindrop fell from the sky,
Lava cooled, creating oceans, hills, rivers,
The first life was born from the ocean, though it was so weak,
But it quickly grew and evolved
Through long ages, the originally quiet ocean became lively
Plants appeared, animals appeared
Life carrying courage walked toward the land
The family of species suddenly flourished, composing graceful and colorful songs.
......
After more long ages
Ancient overlords once dominated the continent
Planar invasions occurred several times
Though extinction happened, though succession occurred
This world and the countless surviving lives together,
Though difficult, stumbled along all the way
Later, humans appeared
They emerged from the jungle, built the most ancient buildings
Humans who still had natural hearts toward nature
Created the most brilliant page in history,
The light of reason shone upon the world, free art spread through streets and alleys.
......
But at some unknown time, humans changed
Towering smokestacks, oil-polluted seas, radiation-contaminated land
They no longer revered the nature that had always nurtured them, but riddled her with holes
The declining world and confused humans could no longer save this scorched land.
The life inheritance that had lasted billions of years also seemed to finally reach its end,
But even so...
I still firmly believe,
The seed planted today
Will in the future
Bloom with incomparably bright light...