Chapter Thirty-Six Before the Remnant Tree Outside the Forest
The voice continued: "I am telling you this not because I need you to fully understand it.
On the contrary, I hope you can take good control of your life.
Because you are also part of the drama.
What should be done must still be done. What should be killed must still be killed.
But you must be clear about your ultimate goal, and don't remain dissatisfied after you achieve your goal.
Greed will drag a person into the abyss and lead a race to destruction.
Young humans, this world is very complex and fair.
God has brought the current disasters to mankind, and it will also bring many heroes to mankind.
Disasters may not be a bad thing, but they can make humans clearly see what they want.
Human beings today are in a state of semi-coma and ignorance.
And disaster is a basin of cold water that can wake them up.
Young people, take good care of this basin of cold water and don't let it be too warm, otherwise it will not wake anyone up.
Don’t let this basin of cold water get too cold, otherwise humans will freeze to death.”
Han Ming was finally convinced at this time.
As the saying goes, one word can wake someone from a dream.
He respectfully bowed three times deeply on the spot.
"The seniors have given me advice, and the juniors are very grateful.
Thank you for pointing out a lost lamb and giving him light.
I also hope that the seniors can show up and let the juniors express their gratitude in person."
The old voice chuckled and said, "There's no need to say thank you.
And I have never hidden my figure, I am always right in front of you."
Han Ming was stunned for a moment and looked around hurriedly, but still couldn't find anyone.
When he felt a slight movement in his heart and looked directly in front of him, his mouth opened wide in surprise.
This is an inconspicuous tree, and it even broke at the waist for unknown reasons.
It looks dilapidated and won't attract anyone's attention at all.
On this tree, there is a pair of cracks similar to eyes and a mouth.
"Senior, are you talking to me?"
Han Ming did not feel any discrimination against this tree because of its ugly appearance.
Instead, he walked to the tree respectfully and suddenly knelt down.
His body was straight, his hands were gently lying on the ground, and he kowtowed three times.
The broken tree chuckled and said: "There is no need to be so polite. I am a tree, just a tree. Just a tree that has its own consciousness due to its age. That's all.
I have witnessed the history of this world. I have always been here and never left.
I do not have the wisdom and supreme power of the powerful elf tree.
Likewise, he does not have the ability to walk.
Countless passers-by have passed by me in a hurry, but no one has paid attention to me or taken a second look at me.
I tried to talk to them, but no one cared about such an inconspicuous and even dilapidated old tree.
I have always been here, never left, never hidden. It’s just that people have no interest in looking for it, and no consciousness to explore it.”
Han Ming said silently: "I have always been here and never left..."
In Han Ming's heart, every word spoken by this inconspicuous ancient tree without any special abilities was filled with supreme truth.
Han Ming never thought that coming to this world-famous Elf Forest would yield such unexpected rewards.
But what guided him was an ancient tree, a watcher of the world.
"Senior, I...I don't know how to express my gratitude to you..."
Han Ming said.
The ancient tree chuckled and said, "No need to be polite.
This is the first time I have spoken to anyone since I was born.
I also didn't expect that a young human being like you could be so humble and pious.
From the moment you appeared, I felt that your life must be extraordinary.
But from your firm eyes, I found a trace of confusion.
That's why I couldn't help but speak for the first time.
And you have not disappointed me either. It is a blessing for mankind to have young people like you.
I am very happy and relieved to be able to talk to you.
Come on, young man, I'm too old and too tired.
Don't worry about me in your heart, I'm going to sleep.
Remember, I am just a tree, and you are one of the many human masters in the future.
Life happens in one thought, killing happens in one thought. Dependent origination and cessation happen in just one thought.
go."
After saying that, the ancient tree slowly closed its eyes.
Han Ming stood upright respectfully: "Senior."
After a long silence, Han Ming let out a long breath.
“Life is a matter of a thought, killing is a matter of a thought.
Dependent origination and cessation occur only in a single thought.
I don’t know where I will go from now on or what the outcome will be, but the purpose in my heart seems to be getting clearer and clearer.”
Han Ming's eyes shone with an unprecedented light at this moment.
Be firm and brave!
"Who!!"
A group of patrolling elf guards finally arrived here and discovered Han Ming.
Seeing Han Ming talking to himself about a broken ancient tree while still being a soul, everyone couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
At the same time, he opened the long bow in his hand and pointed the arrow at Han Ming.
Han Ming smiled slightly and said: "Just a human being."
"What are you doing!? Why are you breaking into the Elf Forest!"
Han Ming still smiled as usual: "Come to meet an old friend."
As he spoke, he raised his right hand slightly, and a white light flew away, and was caught in the hand of an elf guard.
After closing his eyes and thinking about it carefully, the elf guard's expression gradually softened.
"It turns out to be a messenger from the saint.
It turns out to be you, you are Han Ming.
Well, now that you're back, it couldn't be better.
Princess Catherine has not smiled for a long time. I hope your arrival can bring about some changes."
The more the Elf guard spoke, the softer his face became.
"You come with me, I'll take you there."
Han Ming nodded slightly: "That's it, thank you very much."
After saying that, he slowly flew into the air and flew towards the depths of the Elf Forest together with the Elf Guard.
What I saw along the way were all ancient trees. Although they were not as vibrant as I imagined, they seemed to have a most primitive and natural atmosphere.
Han Ming knew that his arrival would definitely bring surprises to Catherine.
At that moment, he rubbed his face vigorously with both hands, rubbing it several times until the face of the soul body, which should not be tactile, began to feel faintly warm.
"I want to keep a normal mind!! I want to keep a normal mentality!!
I should have my own joys, sorrows, and joys, and I should have my own heart that is good at fluctuations!
I should be more like a human being!! Not enlightened!!
Because I am not a god, but a human being, a character living in the play!
I want to save this world! So I have to fit in!!”
Han Ming kept telling himself that at this moment, he must not be like some enlightened monk who suddenly saw through the world of mortals.
Not only will that not bring him any benefit, but it will make his heart gradually become dull and lose his passion.
That kind of mentality is something that only gods should have, and you are not a god.
Thinking like this, Han Ming gradually discovered that his burning heart was slowly coming back.
After several ups and downs, several reincarnations, I am still me after all. I have never changed or left. I have always been here.
A smile gradually appeared on Han Ming's face.
Completely ignoring the strange look the elf guard looked at him.
This kid, look at my nonsense, don't think I'm crazy. Han Ming secretly laughed in his heart.
We passed many strange buildings on the road. The strange thing about these buildings is that they are all built on giant trees.
And there are no traces of artificial engraving, it seems to have grown naturally.
Just like a tree, houses should have grown out to provide for the elves to live here.
Han Ming once again lamented the wonder of nature. This Elf Forest is indeed a bit unusual.
Here, the air is filled with an unparalleled breath of vitality, which makes Han Ming's heart feel more and more stable.
It's like Mother Nature is slowly soothing my soul with her warm hands.
Peaceful and full of hope.
"It's just ahead, go."
The elf guard nodded friendly to Han Ming and pointed to a small wooden house built on a giant tree not far away.
There was no one guarding it, and it seemed to be a most ordinary residence.
"Thank you." Han Ming thanked the elf guard and slowly flew in.
Slowly ascending the tree "stairs" that spiraled upward around the trunk, Han Ming entered Catherine's room.
I gently passed through the curtains and came to the main hall.
Directly opposite the main hall is a small balcony extending outward.
There is a small wooden table placed on the balcony, and a fascinating and moving figure is sitting in front of the wooden table, sitting cross-legged on the floor.
The soft sunlight shines through the leaves and falls quietly on that incomparably beautiful side face.
Catherine held a small bamboo slip in her right hand and read the words on it calmly and peacefully.
Han Ming did not bother, but stood quietly behind Catherine, with a smile on his face.
After a long time, Catherine stretched slightly. Under the sunlight, her waist looked so beautiful, but also extremely holy.
Catherine did not turn around, but said lightly: "Back?"
Han Ming smiled and said: "I'm back."
Catherine asked again: "Isn't he dead?"
Han Ming replied: "Thanks to you."
Catherine stood up slightly and turned her face, still wearing Han Ming's most familiar expression, without the unexpected surprise, excitement, or even crying.
Han Ming knew that this expression belonged to him. It was the expression that Catherine only gave to him.
He also understood that Catherine was greeting him with this expression that he was most familiar with.
The first meeting after many years of separation from the Kingdom of Beasts, there was no embarrassment or enthusiasm.
Everything was as plain as water, like two old friends who got along day and night. There was no slightest intention.
Han Ming was most satisfied with this way of meeting, and he understood Catherine's good intentions.
There are many things that the two of them tacitly agree on, and it is not beautiful if they point them out.