Although the second layer of the Little Secret Realm is different from the First Layer’s starry sky, it shares one similarity: its vastness.

Even though this is a zone of void and land, there is no doubt that this land is very vast. Despite Li Chen having explored here for such a long time, it is only a small part of the entire second layer of the Little Secret Realm.

Along the way, there have been quite a few dangers present, but these dangers might as well be nonexistent in front of Li Chen, who had completely hidden himself previously.

Moreover, just like the First Layer, there are also those giant beasts here.

In fact, the beasts here are even stronger than those sealed within the meteorites and stars in the First Layer!

When Li Chen was undergoing his Tribulation, all the beasts in the region had already fled completely.

Although these beasts are not weak, with some being capable of rivaling Soul Realm experts, their intelligence is not high. In the face of such celestial might, they instinctively chose to flee, quickly leaving this area.

This indirectly led to Li Chen securing quite a bit of welfare for the cultivators in this region.

Some people were originally treasure hunters nearby, but due to the presence of some beasts, they were very apprehensive. So for some treasures, they chose to only observe from afar and dared not approach. However, under Li Chen’s Heavenly Tribulation, these beasts were scared away, creating a real harvest season for the cultivators in this region.

Except for those within the Ancient Tree Domain, almost all of the cultivators nearby made quite a gain.

Some people who were initially adversaries could not avoid fighting when they met, but in this time of picking up treasures for free, everyone forgot their grudges and started getting rich together.

Some people looked at the dissipating Tribulation clouds in the sky and couldn’t help but smile: "No matter who is undergoing the Tribulation, we should thank this person!"

Of course, these were things Li Chen was not aware of.

Moreover, even if he knew, he wouldn’t have much greed for these so-called treasures.

Because what lay before him at this moment might just be the greatest treasure of the entire second layer of the Little Secret Realm!

"Have you considered carefully?"

Li Chen looked at the ancient tree before him and said calmly, "Staying here, you’re merely waiting to wither away. Although I don’t know what you’re waiting for, a being like you surely isn’t content to just wait here and die, right? Besides, don’t you find the loneliness of eternity boring?"

The ancient tree gave no response to Li Chen, remaining silent as if it were just a regular old tree.

But Li Chen knew that this being had extremely high intelligence and could definitely understand his words.

Otherwise, his earlier threats wouldn’t have worked.

"Perhaps, you could choose to go out with me and have a look." Li Chen smiled and said, "Outside, there’s a wider world and more exciting things waiting for you. And if you stay here forever, to be honest, whether you’re waiting for something or hoping to metamorphose, it’s all futile. Maybe you’ll never go extinct, but your waiting has only one outcome: disappearing along with this world."

"I don’t know how long you’ve been here, but I have to tell you something, the World-Destroying Beast has awakened once again. Maybe soon, another war will break out. And when the war starts, there might be only two outcomes."

Shrugging, Li Chen continued: "First, we win, defeat the World-Destroying Beast, and bring countless years of peace back to the Starry Universe. Second, we lose, the entire Starry Universe is swallowed up, plunged into darkness, and a new Era begins. But in such destruction, do you really think you can remain unaffected?"

"Alright then."

Patting his legs, Li Chen stood up: "I’ve said all this not because I particularly want you, but merely to present the facts. Whether you are willing or not is your decision."

"Now, give me an answer." Li Chen restrained his aura, appearing as an ordinary young man, exuding serenity, yet his words carried a peculiar magic.

One second, two seconds, three seconds passed.

The ancient tree remained silent, not even a leaf trembling, as if it hadn’t heard Li Chen at all.

"If that’s the case, then farewell for now." Li Chen chuckled, showing no hint of disappointment, and turned away without a second thought.

However, at that moment, a desolate voice suddenly echoed in Li Chen’s mind.

"Wait!"

Li Chen halted his steps, a smile tugged at his lips as he turned slightly to gaze at the ancient tree in the distance.

The ancient tree still remained silent, but after a long pause, a voice echoed in Li Chen’s mind.

"What... can you offer me?" The desolate voice resonated in Li Chen’s mind once more. Although the ancient tree didn’t speak aloud, the intention conveyed by its thought was unmistakably clear.

Li Chen pondered for a moment, then sent a telepathic message back to the ancient tree.

"Then, what do you need?"

Li Chen didn’t speak, instead directly returning this question to the ancient tree.

The ancient tree’s reply was slow, as if it hadn’t communicated with anyone for a long time, which was indeed the case. After a long while, the ancient tree finally replied to Li Chen with another voice.

"I don’t know what I need either, but I can feel that I’ve been here... for a very long time. I want... a change." The ancient tree seemed to be gradually adapting to this form of communication, and as it conversed more with Li Chen, the speed of its telepathic messages increased.

"Change?" Li Chen nodded: "It’s clear you have indeed taken root here for a long time. You need a change, meaning you wish to try a new way of life?"

"I suppose so." The ancient tree responded somewhat uncertainly.

"I’m not sure about anything else, but I’m certain that if you leave with me, you’ll definitely have a different life, and I believe it will be quite thrilling." A peculiar smile crept onto Li Chen’s lips: "I just wonder, with your personality, can you withstand such thrills?"

"Thrill... what’s that?" the ancient tree asked with some confusion.

Upon hearing this, Li Chen chuckled: "It’s an experience that makes one’s heart race and blood boil. In your case, it would mean your branches trembling, your roots stirring—not from external forces, but from within you."

"I want... to try it!"

The ancient tree’s voice suddenly brimmed with a hint of vitality.