Fang You's gaze sharpened as his hand gestures changed, and in a sudden movement, he brought his palms together.
Boom—
The heavens and earth seemed to be pushed apart.
Above the endlessly tall, illusory ancient tree, an even taller and more vigorous ancient tree abruptly appeared.
It was larger than the entire Holy Court Nation; as its canopy unfurled, it extended beyond the borders of the land, squeezing aside the ever-encroaching grey mist.
Its trunk was like a pillar supporting the heavens. Upon appearing, it pushed up the oppressive grey sky.
It seemed illusory, yet incredibly real.
Countless thick roots spread out, burrowing into the four corners of the world, into the rippling space.
Its branches swayed gently, and its leaves were crystal clear, radiating the brilliance of life.
In an instant,
