Chapter 1875 Power Limitations <TOC> Chapter 1877 Civilization Will
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With the activation of the Power Level Restriction, an indescribable binding, similar to a shackle, restrained every member of the fairy race.
However, the one who felt this the most was probably the Vine Banshee, the strongest among them. Other fairies sensed it too, but only noticed a slight inertness in the energy they absorbed, causing a slowdown in their advancements.
The upper limit of the Power Level Restriction set by Sanders was based on the strength of a third level apprentice. Among the fairies, only the Vine Banshee reached this threshold, while others were still far from the upper limit.
In the distance, the Vine Banshee could see a dense fog of energy gifted by the Mother Tree but couldn’t absorb it into her body, leading to her growing anxiety. She turned back and whispered a prayer to the Mother Tree, seeking the reason for this change.
The Vine Banshee’s actions drew the attention of other fairies, who also genuinely felt the shift in energy. Previously, they could instantly assimilate energy and significantly enhance their strength. Now, the digestion time had increased a hundredfold or even a thousandfold. Even if they slowed down absorption, it wouldn’t delay much.
Therefore, they all paused and turned back, looking towards the Mother Tree, hoping for a response.
However, the collective prayers of the fairies did not immediately receive a response from the Mother Tree.
It wasn’t that the Mother Tree didn’t answer, but rather… Angel had temporarily taken over the Tree Civilization and was pondering over how to respond to them.
After a long wait, the fairy race finally received a response.
But the Mother Tree’s reply was very brief, not even forming a complete sentence, just two words: Balance, Patience.
The fairies, who emerged into this world supported by the Tree Civilization, were born with wisdom. Although they hadn’t yet reached the level of a “civilized society,” they understood the meaning of these two words through the will of the Mother Tree.
Patience meant not to act until the desired event occurs.
The word ‘patience’ soothed the fairies’ worries to an extent. The World Tree implied that though there were constraints now, patience might lead to breaking through the bottleneck.
This at least spared them from despair.
However, they were somewhat puzzled by the term ‘balance’.
Balance means keeping two sides from tilting.
Did the World Tree suggest maintaining balance with a certain force or race?
Which force? Which race? As the fairies pondered this, their gaze shifted to another group.
Was it them? The humans? Did the World Tree intend for the fairies to keep balance with humans?
While the fairies were still contemplating, the World Tree they revered issued another revelation, much lengthier this time.
The Mother Tree spread a spiritual message around, a meaning not only understood by the fairies but also comprehended by Freud, who was at a distance.
“My children, rooted in this realm, I have expended much energy. Additionally, in giving birth to you——the Dream Plant Fairies, I have used a part of my essence.”
The Mother Tree’s first words explained some of the fairies’ inner doubts.
They harbored no skepticism towards the Mother Tree’s words. Everything they possessed, including wisdom, language, and abilities, stemmed from the Mother Tree. Hence, they naturally accepted the origin story narrated by the Mother Tree.
They promptly identified with their own identity, recognizing themselves as a race created by the Mother Tree, named the Dream Plant Fairies.
“The recovery of my depleted essence will take time, henceforth, I might enter a state of dormancy.”
Upon learning of their “mother’s” impending dormancy, all the fairies radiated feelings of reluctance and concern.
“Rest assured, when this desolate realm is covered with greenery, I will awaken.”
At the moment the fairies sighed in relief, the Mother Tree transmitted new information: “Before I enter dormancy, I need to tell you. Compared to this desolate realm, both I and you are outsiders. It’s not easy to have a place to live, so do not destroy this realm.”
“I have communicated with the guardian of this realm. If the Dream Plant Fairies wish to thrive here, maintaining balance with the other creatures of this realm is a necessity.”
“Also, unless absolutely necessary, try not to go to the human territories.”
At this time, although the fairy folk had no concept of human lands, the words of the Mother Tree left an impression in their hearts.
“What if humans or other creatures want to enter our territory?” asked the Vine Banshee to the Mother Tree.
After a long while, a faint response entered their minds: “…maintain balance on your own.”
With this, the Mother Tree’s responses concluded, and no further replies came, no matter who called.
For the Dream Plant Fairies, it seemed the Mother Tree had entered its dormancy.
Although the Mother Tree’s words were limited, and they still didn’t know how to solve the energy bottleneck, they now had a goal and a taboo.
The goal was to make this desolate realm green. By doing so, they could awaken the Mother Tree as soon as possible.
The taboo was to maintain balance with humans. This balance, which they didn’t yet know how to maintain or gauge, required them to deliberate, as the Mother Tree had left it to them to measure.
Upon contemplating this, all the fairies instinctively turned their gaze towards the Vine Banshee. She was the firstborn of the Dream Plant Fairies and also the most powerful among them, naturally becoming the focal point.
“First, let’s communicate with the humans over there; at least we need to know about this desolate realm,” she suggested.
The Vine Banshee’s words made everyone nod in agreement; indeed, the most crucial thing now was to understand the information about this place. Even if it meant maintaining a balance with humans, they needed to know where the humans were located.
However, when they planned to approach the humans for communication, they looked back only to find that the humans, previously in the distance, had mysteriously vanished.
“Did they leave?” the fairies wondered.
The Vine Banshee responded, “Since they’ve left, we can communicate the next time we see them. For now, take advantage of the lingering energy from the Mother Tree that hasn’t yet dissipated. Continue to absorb it; ideally, reach your potential limits.”
In some ways, the Vine Banshee essentially represented the leader of the Dream Plant Fairies. Her words were immediately heeded. All the fairies, having emerged from their cocoons, calmed their hearts and continued to absorb the energy dispersed around them from the Mother Tree.
Only the Vine Banshee, having reached her own limit, refrained from any action.
She quietly watched the spot in the distance where the three humans had been.
Although there were three humans, the Vine Banshee truly remembered only one of them, a curly-haired, dark-eyed young man. She didn’t even dare to look directly at the other two. In their presence, she felt an illusion as if facing the Mother Tree, perhaps even more intimidating.
If humans were all this fearsome, could they truly maintain a balance with them?
Chapter 1875 Power Limitations <TOC> Chapter 1877 Civilization Will