Skill Extraction: Exploring Dungeons-Chapter 628 - 551 Giant Wood Elder

As the elderly voice came through.

Weapons suddenly appeared in Kane's hands, and Longbei instantly appeared in front of everyone, holding his golden shield in a circular formation, blocking everyone behind him.

Others immediately became alert, looking towards the direction the voice came from.

At this moment, the direction of the voice was already surrounded by small animals, and they were affectionately circling around that area.

At the center of that area was a white spiritual body, resembling Waldri as a Tree-man.

Why the resemblance? Although its appearance suggested Waldri, his body was much larger than any Tree-man Kane or Wofas had ever seen, whether fallen or alive.

Kane called Waldri a Tree-man because his skin and some details on his body resembled plant patterns.

That is, despite having a plant-like exterior and characteristics, the figure is more humanoid in shape, with extraordinarily clear limbs, fingers, and face.

But this spiritual body before them had completely transformed into an entity similar to a Tree-man, with branches resembling twigs growing from its head.

Although it was like a Tree-man, it leaned more toward trees and plants than people.

Vines, flowers, and moss entwined its limbs and body, forming a structure very much like intertwined tree roots.

Kane carefully observed the spiritual body in front of him, comparing it to the twisted giant vine monster he had fought in the Giant Wood Forest.

Very similar, although the one he had encountered was much larger and more grotesque. It was understandable if death had tainted and obliterated it, becoming even larger and more hideous.

In its normal form, the appearance would be more similar to this spiritual body.

This spiritual body made Wofas also feel cautious, questioning, "Who are you?"

Wofas's question indicated that he hadn't seen a species similar to the spiritual entity before them, meaning he didn't recognize this spiritual body that might be of the same race as him or other similar beings.

The Tree-man spiritual body did not answer, instead inspecting Wofas thoroughly and then nodding with satisfaction.

"I was once the Giant Wood Elder of this area, eventually perished alongside it, and continued to guard the area after my death as a spiritual body."

"Giant Wood Elder?!" Wofas exclaimed, seemingly shocked by the spirit's identity.

Wofas then closely examined the spirit's exterior and details, trying to recall memories or information to discern if the spiritual being was indeed as it claimed.

Finally, he confirmed its identity, nodding in respect.

He explained, "Apologies, Elder, I grew up on a small island overseas, never having seen a true Giant Wood Elder, only heard of them through pictures and stories from my elders."

"Hahaha, it's alright, I'm very pleased to see that descendants have returned." The arrival of Wofas seemed to make the spiritual body very happy, with a tangible sense of excitement.

Even the surrounding trees and vines seemed to echo the spirit's jubilation.

The Giant Wood Elder looked at Wofas and said, "I didn't expect any tribesmen to survive the oppression of the Golden Bridge for thousands of years, and still have descendants after world destruction. This is wonderful, truly wonderful."

The voice of the Giant Wood Elder was trembling with excitement.

Upon hearing these words, Wofas opened his mouth, his expression turning sorrowful, "But, I might be the only one."

"It's alright, child." The Giant Wood Elder shook his head, a hand formed of white roots tapped Wofas's shoulder.

"One is hope."

Kane watched the interaction between the spirit and the physical world, indicating the Giant Wood Elder's body was quite tangible, with its inner energy not weak.

Despite its transparent appearance, like a three-dimensional image, it seemed more fragile than a soul.

Upon hearing the Giant Wood Elder's words, Wofas's expression became excited, and he quickly asked, "Does our race still have hope?"

For Wofas, who was possibly the last of his race, death seemed his best escape. It was precisely because he had no hope for life that his emotions and will affected his body, leading him into the abyss of death.

If there was new hope for his race, he would naturally have the motivation to live, restoring his will to climb out of the abyss of death.

"Of course there is, but first, let me solve the trouble behind you." The Giant Wood Elder's expression suddenly turned fierce and hateful.

Immediately, the vines on the ground tangled with Wofas, dragging him aside for protection. He turned toward Kane and the others, preparing to attack.

Upon hearing the Giant Wood Elder, Wofas's expression suddenly turned confused, then he quickly reacted.

He immediately stood in front of the Giant Wood Elder, yelling to stop him, "Please wait, Elder, they are with me. It's me who brought them here, not our enemies."

Facing the imminent attack by the Giant Wood Elder, Kane and his group readied themselves but paused upon seeing Wofas's attempt to block.

"Child, do not be deceived by them; they carry the scent of the Golden Bridge and that damned lackey.

Even after thousands of years, I still remember, a thousand years passed, and the race is extinct, but hatred should not be forgotten."

The Giant Wood Elder's voice was no longer kind but filled with anger and hatred.

Upon hearing the spirit's words, Kane instantly realized that the spirit had misunderstood them.

The scent he referred to was likely from the fragments of the Platinum Scepter Kane and his group carried.

From Heideline, they learned that a long time ago, the lackey of the Golden Bridge was an alias for the King of Platinum, and the aura of the Platinum Scepter, as the King's most prominent characteristic, would certainly be memorably recognized by enemies.

Perhaps this was why the spirit misidentified Kane's group as enemies. He might even think Kane's group had forced Wofas to come here.

And Wofas was no fool; although he did not have complete information, he understood that some misunderstanding arose on the Giant Wood Elder's part.

"The Golden Bridge has been sealed, the dog of the Golden Bridge is dead," he immediately shouted.

As someone who belonged to Waldri, he also knew some of their race's primary enemies, aware of what words could capture the attention of the Giant Wood Elder at this time.

This sentence instantly stunned the Giant Wood Elder, even on his face woven from tree branches and vines, one could see his incredulous expression.

"What did you say?" His voice was filled with shocked trembling.

Wofas took a deep breath to calm down, and said word by word, "The Golden Bridge has been sealed."

"Are you telling the truth?"

"Indeed, the dog of the Golden Bridge has also died."

"This is wonderful, truly wonderful," the Giant Wood Elder muttered to himself.

At this moment, Kane also said, "If the dog you're referring to is the King of Platinum, then he is indeed dead, the Platinum Country outside has already fallen apart and no longer exists."

Upon hearing Kane's words, the expression on the Giant Wood Elder's face could no longer be described as delight.

One could even see a sense of satisfaction on his withered wooden expression, as if avenging a great vendetta.

"Hahaha, serves him right, it's good that he's dead."

He then eagerly pulled Wofas beside him, asking hurriedly, "Quickly, tell me about the current situation outside, start from what you know."

The excited Giant Wood Elder immediately brushed aside the previous misunderstandings, because none of that was important anymore.

Now there was nothing more important than understanding the hardships of his genocidal enemy.

Listening to the Giant Wood Elder's words, Wofas nodded, and the two sat down directly on the ground and began recounting what happened after he arrived at the Platinum Country.

The focus was on the events of hundreds of years ago when the King of Platinum was assassinated, the Golden Bridge was sealed, and the world shattered into ruin.

The plant being before him was real, someone who had personally lived through that era. Listening to his narrative made the past era clearer.

Therefore, Kane and the others were not in a hurry, Kane directly crafted several chairs, and they quietly listened from the side.

While listening, they also gained a deeper understanding of the dungeon.

Not long after, Wofas finished his account, and then slowly exhaled.

The Giant Wood Elder looked at the sky, his expression had calmed down, and slowly said, "I didn't realize such major events have occurred in the past few hundred years."

"Although I have become a Spiritual Body, I cannot leave this area, bound here forever, so I have no knowledge of what's happening outside, only sensing the world's destruction hundreds of years ago."

After speaking, he looked at Wofas, showing a relieved expression, and continued, "I had thought the Golden Bridge finally invaded and consumed the world, achieving its goal."

Now that the pleasantries were done, it was time to address the main issue.

With Wofas's narrative, the Giant Wood Elder knew Kane and his companions were allies.

The two sides had established basic trust.

Kane looked at the Giant Wood Elder and directly said, "Elder, the reason we came to this area is to find a way to harm the sealed Golden Bridge. Do you have any clues?"

The Giant Wood Elder heard Kane's words and turned to look at them, asking, "You want to destroy the Golden Bridge? Why? You shouldn't be from this world, I can sense that you don't carry the scent of this world."

Kane did not fully answer, instead he said,

"Because we don't want this world to be destroyed. We wish to see it recover, and currently, the greatest hindrance is that Golden Bridge hovering in the sky. So, it must be destroyed."

The Giant Wood Elder showed indifference to Kane's non-direct answer.

After all, the world was already in fragments, and the Golden Bridge was absorbing the lingering value like a parasite, the entire world was deteriorating.

What other malicious ideas could be worse than what was happening now?

On one side was the end of the world, with all life dead and no hope.

On the other side was the help bringing hope, though the cost remained unknown.

Even a fool would know how to choose.

Therefore, the Giant Wood Elder did not press further.

His mindset was not unique; genuinely, anyone in this world with a bit of wisdom, capable of perceiving the vast context of the dungeon, shared the same notion.

Many knew that Kane and the others were outsiders, disruptors, yet they still helped them, became their assistants, became a part of them.

Why? It's not because the world has become such, how worse could it get?

In the end, dying is inevitable, at least helping the disruptors offers a glimmer of hope, because they are truly aiding this world, truly taking action.

The Giant Wood Elder looked at Kane and the others, then at Mo Yi, followed by a glance at Wofas.

He turned to Kane and the others and beckoned them.

"Follow me, we're heading to the center."

With that, he led Kane and the others toward the ruins, walking slowly.