Chu Linfeng exerted all his effort in performing Wood Transformation. As time passed, the surrounding Earth Element and Wood Element molecules began to neutralize, then gradually decreased into a vacuum area. Although the area was small, Chu Linfeng no longer felt threatened by pressure. If he continued like this, it might be possible to completely neutralize the Earth Element here, but that was basically impossible.

"Big brother, I feel the pressure has eased a lot, but my energy consumption is almost exhausted. You should go out now," Chu Tong said at this moment.

Chu Linfeng also thought it was time to go out, only he wasn’t sure whether the Earth Element molecules he’d painstakingly reduced would suddenly gather in his absence. If that happened, all his efforts would be for naught.

Immediately, Chu Linfeng quickly exited the Earth layer and returned to the surface, feeling a sense of exhaustion. Continuously depleting the Wood Element was truly tiring. "Tong’er, how are you feeling?"

"The consumption is considerable; it’ll take some time to recover. But if you need to go back in, I can help you once more after resting for half an hour," Chu Tong replied.

"We’ll discuss it later. I’m going to gather some tree seeds now; I’ll call you when I need you. Rest well!" Then, Chu Linfeng’s figure flickered, flying toward a dense forest in the distance, as only there could he get large tree seeds.

Soon, Chu Linfeng gathered a handful of tree seeds, then flew back. After a glance at the mountain rocks before him, he immediately cast Earth Transformation and entered. This time, he planned to rely on himself to reach the previous spot. Though challenging, it could hone his defense power and endurance.

After entering the Earth layer, Chu Linfeng slowly moved forward; when his body was immersed in the Earth layer, he felt no pressure at all. However, approaching within a fifty-meter distance of the Ancestral Soil Crystal, he felt immense pressure. Chu Linfeng realized this pressure was due to the so-called Middle Level Earth Element molecules; his current Earth Transformation could only merge with Basic Level Earth Element molecules.

At this moment, Chu Linfeng felt as if he had just entered the Celestial Dragon Empire’s Gravity Chamber; every step forward grew increasingly difficult, and the pressure on his body heightened. With sheer willpower, he managed to advance about thirty meters before stopping. Now, he was only fifteen meters from his prior position.

Yet, at this moment, Chu Linfeng felt he might not succeed; sweat poured down like rain, his breathing became exceedingly rapid, and he clearly heard his heartbeat accelerate constantly. If he continued forward, he was sure this massive pressure would crush him into dust.

Because he saw cracks start forming on his body; although no blood had appeared yet, he believed if he moved just five more meters, his meridians would surely shatter. Facing such danger, he refused to act incautiously and decided to trouble Chu Tong once more.

After communicating briefly with Chu Tong, Chu Linfeng angrily said, "I told you to call me if anything happened, yet you didn’t listen. The pressure here is a death sentence even for a Ninth Layer of Venerable Martial Realm practitioner. Do you honestly think your strength surpasses a Ninth Layer of Venerable Martial Realm?"

"I saw you were tired, wanted you to rest a bit. Who knew the pressure was so immense? Was I too foolish, big brother?" Chu Linfeng replied helplessly.

"Big brother, you’re always the best in Tong’er’s heart. Sister Qing and I consider you the closest family we have. If anything happened to you, what would Sister Qing and I do? So you must tell us if you’re facing difficulties, don’t try to be strong anymore," Chu Tong said. Instantly, a yellow Light Shield appeared on Chu Linfeng, drastically reducing the pressure.

Chu Linfeng felt a bit embarrassed, unable to refute Chu Tong’s words, he only moved quickly forward. Upon reaching the previous position, he noticed indeed many Earth Element molecules had appeared, though not in great numbers. Without hesitation, he immediately cast Wood Transformation, releasing Wood Elements.

"Lin Feng, quickly place the tree seeds into this space, then continuously cast Water Transformation to help these trees mature rapidly. In such potent Earth Element energy, trees grow fast, although the Earth Element consumption is unprecedented due to the Five Elements’ mutual generation and restriction, Wood subdues Earth. With the growth of big trees, the Earth Element will soon be depleted.

Earth subdues Water, yet Water nurtures Wood. As long as the Earth Element quickly decreases, Water Element will constantly foster the growth of Wood. Chu Linfeng understood this principle, so he swiftly scattered dozens of tree seeds, then cast Water Transformation again, a Water Arrow shooting at the scattered seeds.

Then a rare phenomenon appeared; the seeds encountered Earth Element and rapidly absorbed it. In the blink of an eye, they sprouted, and within a few breaths, grew over a foot tall. Meanwhile, the Water Arrow Chu Linfeng shot got swiftly absorbed by the Earth Element, while the Earth Element was absorbed by the seedlings, resulting in dozens of saplings growing in a moment.

At this time, Sword Spirit spoke: "Scatter all the seeds, then let them grow rapidly. In such crowded conditions, only one big tree will survive. This is nature’s law of elimination, and this Tree King will be key to obtaining the Ancestral Soil Crystal. Now, you must release the Water Element molecules as much as possible; only with adequate Water Element molecules can the big tree grow swiftly."

Chu Linfeng knew Chu Tong’s time was limited, so he devotedly cast Water Transformation, instantly flooding the entire cleared space with Water Element molecules. Before leaving, he emitted some Wood Elements to effectively prevent Earth Elements from harming Water Elements.

After finishing everything, Chu Linfeng exited quietly to wait outside, hoping that, as Sword Spirit said, a Tree King would appear, absorbing the Earth Element molecules around the Ancestral Soil Crystal to reduce pressure, allowing him to obtain the Ancestral Soil Crystal. By then, the entrance to the Canglan Ancient Land would also be revealed.

"Big brother, I saw a lot of saplings appear just now. What are you doing?" Chu Tong asked.

"I’m planting trees, planting trees in the fastest way possible. Tong’er, do you believe big brother can show you a towering tree emerging from our previous spot in just a few days?" Chu Linfeng smiled.

"I don’t believe it; growing a big tree takes decades or even centuries to become towering. Do you really think I’m a child?" Chu Tong directly refuted.

Chu Linfeng here awaited the growth of the big tree, while the women in the Canglan Ancient Land anxiously awaited his return...