Chapter 319: De Rui Tan

'Hoo~~~'

Amid a faint power ripple, a silhouette appeared atop the snowy peak of the Tianzhu Mountain range.

It was the Natural Emperor, whose power intensity neared legendary level 17 and whose scale exceeded 300,000 Luosen.

In terms of power, Luosen at this point was on par with ordinary Great Void Gods.

Logically, such massive power should cause a considerable disturbance when transmitted.

Its appearance would also exert strong pressure on the local magical ring, causing severe distortion.

Yet the disturbance Luosen caused was roughly equivalent to a tiny Three-ring minor spell.

This is not because he possesses power‑control techniques surpassing Void Gods, but simply a benefit of the god‑body.

Void Gods composed of low‑energy spirit matter are like a mass of 'liquid'; even slight movements cause violent shaking.

In contrast, the high‑energy elements forming the god‑body are like solid iron blocks, remaining extremely stable no matter how they're jostled.

Because its form is stable, its impact on the surrounding environment is naturally minimal.

At the snowy summit, Luosen wore simple leather armor suited for movement, its gray hue dull and its design very plain.

He carried a medium‑sized pack, also dark gray, utterly inconspicuous.

At a glance, he looked like an ordinary mortal adventurer.

In reality, the leather armor was indeed ordinary, but the pack concealed a huge mystery.

The pack, called the 'Pocket Eternal Heart', is also known as the 'Runic Nuclear Battery'.

It weighs 50 kg, measures 40 cm long, 30 cm wide, 20 cm thick—small, but it burns concentrated uranium, its power output adjustable between 4 and 50,000 Luosen per second, and can sustain maximum output for four months.

Normally, it replenishes Luosen's daily 6,000 Luosen consumption of the 'Elemental Cycle Spell'.

In combat, it supplies him with energy.

At the limit, the concentrated uranium can be fully compressed beyond critical mass, serving as a small atomic bomb.

He stands on the snowy peak and leaps westward toward the Endless Forest Sea of the Holy Elves Empire.

At a glance, it is an endless expanse of dense forest.

But through his void vision, it appears as an immense soul mist, denser than that of the Natural Empire.

The mechanism forming the mist differs from that of the Natural Empire.

The Natural Empire's mist is woven from soul waves of a dozen inherent frequencies; with enough computing power, it can be deciphered.

But the Elves Forest Sea's soul mist arises from the principle 'All Things Have Spirits'.

In the forest, every tree possesses a soul; their lush branches interlink and communicate, generating countless, ever‑changing, densely packed soul ripples of varying frequencies.

Thus, a high‑level soul mist forms that no one can see through.

'Now that's truly a fine thing distilled by time.'

According to planar history, De Rui Tan descended onto this plane over eight thousand years ago, personally reshaped it for three thousand years; after he left, the Elves patched and refined it for another five thousand years, producing this bizarre contrivance.

Entering such a forest, Luosen's void vision is reduced by ninety‑nine percent, at best seeing only two kilometers ahead.

Fortunately, long ago he dispatched a lower‑tier Elf avatar toward the Endless Forest, with Duola and Xixi as inside agents, continuously gathering terrain maps of the Holy Elves Empire's interior.

Having collected for six or seven years now, he can't claim it's complete, but at least he won't get lost easily.

He took a deep breath, letting the icy summit air fill his body, exhaled long, felt his spirit jolt, and then sprinted wildly from the snowy peak.

He used no spells, relying solely on the massive power within his god‑body; his running speed was comparable to a cheetah's full‑throttle sprint on Earth.

He avoided spells because every tree in the Endless Forest Sea acts as an extremely keen scout.

The above‑ground parts of each tree interlink, as do their roots, creating an airtight, ultra‑sensitive, all‑directional detection network spanning from ten thousand meters aloft to several hundred meters underground.

Luosen also knows, as a void god with an obsessive‑compulsive need for perfection,

De Rui Tan kept his abilities at the edge, improving the trees' detection, strengthening it to a twisted level.

This is also the main reason foreign scouts find it hard to infiltrate the Holy Elves Empire.

Luosen's current power is truly massive.

Once inside the forest, it's like an elephant entering a small room, making it extremely hard to evade the tree sentinels' scrutiny.

He isn't afraid of being besieged by Elves; he fears only that De Rui Tan would be scared into a retreating turtle.

Therefore, he must set a low‑key trap.

He quickly raced down the peak to the edge of the Endless Forest Sea.

There, Luosen circled around and found a conspicuous boulder.

He felt into a crevice beneath the boulder and pulled out something about the size of an apricot, resembling a nut.

It was an oak talisman, equivalent to a high‑grade pass for the Endless Forest Sea.

When carried, as long as his movements stay low‑key, he can ignore the tree sentinels' detection.

Naturally, it was given by Duola; the talisman lasts half a month, after which it must be replaced—a loophole exploiting forest safety regulations.

With the talisman on, Luosen sauntered into the Endless Forest Sea.

From the outside, the forest appears as a single sheet, like an airtight green carpet.

But upon entering, one finds only the upper canopy dense; the middle and lower layers are quite open.

Each massive tree is spaced at least thirty to forty meters apart, ground vegetation is sparse, and the forest's paths interconnect in all directions.

Although they're all dirt roads, a layer of fallen leaves covers them, making the footing soft like a natural blanket, quite comfortable.

Aside from the dim light, visibility remains fairly good.

The Elves' population is huge, about 2 billion, with roughly half being souls residing within various trees.

The other half are animals, of which 500 million are humanoid Elves; another 500 million are so‑called beast‑form Elves, variously modified.

In short, everything stems from De Rui Tan's 'All Things Have Spirits' concept.

Luosen followed a secluded path for about ten kilometers, eventually reaching a forest avenue called the 'Pilgrimage Grand Road'.

If you go northwest along this road for 1600 kilometers, you'll reach the Elven capital Atlarasen.

Translation: "Along this road heading northwest for 1600 kilometers, one can reach the Elven capital Atelasen."

Check: we used "Elven capital" from Elven capital. Good.

That is also his destination.

Translation: "That is also his destination for this trip."

At his current speed, it will take about 13 days.

Translation: "At his current speed, it will take about thirteen days."

The Pilgrimage Road is quite lively; one often sees various kinds of elves heading to the capital for pilgrimage, with many varieties. There are leopard‑headed humans, bear‑headed humans, griffins with eagle heads and lion bodies, horses with a single horn on their forehead, so‑called forest nymphs with human upper bodies and horse lower bodies, fully human fairies with a pair of wings, and occasionally one can see walking dragons.

We need to keep all info. Use "Pilgrimage Road". Use "Elves". Use "forest nymphs". Use "fairies". Use "dragonfolk". Ensure we keep numbers? None.

Let's produce: "The Pilgrimage Road is quite lively; one often sees various Elves heading to the capital for pilgrimage, with many kinds. There are leopard‑headed people, bear‑headed people, griffins with eagle heads and lion bodies, horses with a single horn on their head, so‑called forest nymphs with human upper bodies and horse lower bodies, fairies with human bodies and a pair of wings, and occasionally dragonfolk walking on foot."

In short, it's like entering an otherworldly animal kingdom.

Translation: "In short, it's like entering an otherworldly animal kingdom."

Luosen used Transformation Technique to disguise himself as a lower‑ranking Elf, and his belongings were disguised as an Elven‑style wooden suitcase.

We must use glossary: Luosen, Transformation Technique, Elves. Also "lower‑ranking Elf" lower‑ranking Elf. "Elven style" Elven style. "wooden suitcase" wooden suitcase.

Translation: "Luosen used Transformation Technique to disguise himself as a lower‑ranking Elf, and his belongings were disguised as a wooden suitcase in Elven style."

The Elves certainly couldn't see through his disguise, so no one suspected his identity.

Translation: "The Elves certainly could not see through his disguise, so no one doubted his identity."

He was concentrating on walking when suddenly a noisy frolicking sound came from behind; it was a group of forest nymphs running over, jumping and skipping.

Translation: "He was concentrating on walking when suddenly a cheerful noise came from behind—a group of forest nymphs came running, hopping and skipping."

These forest nymphs seemed to have endless energy and no worries, running and frolicking while chasing each other, their clear laughter carrying far away.

Translation: "These forest nymphs seemed to have endless energy and no worries, laughing and chasing as they ran, their clear laughter carrying far away."

To avoid being kicked by the nymphs' hooves, Luosen stepped far to the side of the road and waited patiently for them to pass.

Translation: "To avoid being kicked by their hooves, Luosen stepped far to the side of the road and waited patiently for them to pass."

While dodging, he also casually glanced a few times at these strange creatures.

Translation: "While dodging, he also casually glanced at these strange creatures."

One can see that forest nymphs are generally over 1.8 meters tall.

Translation: "One can see that forest nymphs are generally at least 1.8 meters tall."

Thanks to De Rui Tan's perfect obsessive‑compulsive disorder, their faces are generally very beautiful, their upper bodies shapely and full, their lower bodies elegant and strong, and overall they appear very well‑proportioned.

We need to use De Rui Tan. "perfect obsessive‑compulsive disorder" is "perfect obsessive‑compulsive disorder"? Actually "perfect obsessive‑compulsive disorder" maybe "perfect obsessive‑compulsive disorder". We'll translate as "perfect obsessive‑compulsive disorder". But maybe it's a name? It's not a name; it's a condition. We'll translate meaning.

Translation: "Thanks to De Rui Tan's perfect obsessive‑compulsive disorder, their faces are generally very beautiful, the upper body graceful and voluptuous, the lower body elegant and strong, overall appearing very harmonious."

Their clothing is also particular.

Translation: "Their clothing is also particular."

The upper part is similar to what humans wear, while the lower part resembles horse gear, covered with a very fine layer and accompanied by a richly styled forest‑themed warm blanket.

Translation: "The upper part resembles human clothing, while the lower part is similar to horse tack, covered with a very exquisite layer and accompanied by a richly forest‑styled warm hanging blanket."

However, because the lower half is far from the hands, making it inconvenient to clean dirt, they do not cover the various excretory openings, leaving them bare and exposed to the air.

Translation: "However, since the lower half is far from the hands, making it inconvenient to clean dirt, they do not cover the various excretory openings, leaving them bare and exposed to the air."

Luosen thought: "This is really damn impressive; ordinary people couldn't conquer it."

We need to keep the quoted speech. "damn impressive" is slang meaning "awesome" or "badass". We'll translate as "damn impressive" or "really awesome". Keep faithful but natural. Use "damn impressive". We'll translate: "Luosen thought: "This is really damn impressive; ordinary people couldn't conquer it.""

Probably out of consideration for racial reproduction, or perhaps to gain inspiration for transformation from the Creator's hand, all Elves reshaped by De Rui Tan can combine with each other to produce offspring.

Translation: "Probably out of consideration for racial reproduction, or perhaps to gain inspiration for transformation from the Creator's hand, all Elves reshaped by De Rui Tan can combine with each other to produce offspring."

Naturally, they are also physiologically compatible.

Translation: "Naturally, they are also physiologically compatible."

Thus, as this group of forest nymphs ran past quickly, many nearby male elves stopped to watch.

Translation: "Thus, when this group of forest nymphs ran past quickly, many nearby male Elves stopped to watch."

As for what they were looking at, only heaven knows.

Translation: "As for what they were looking at, only heaven knows."

The forest nymphs didn't mind being watched; some even posed and flirted with the elves by the road, causing a group of male elves' blood to boil.

Translation: "The forest nymphs didn't mind being looked at; some even posed and flirted with the Elves by the road, causing a group of male Elves' blood to boil."

Luosen, out of curiosity, glanced a few times and then withdrew his gaze.

Translation: "Luosen, out of curiosity, glanced a few times and then withdrew his gaze."

After the forest nymphs ran past, just as he was about to continue on his way, he heard a male voice from nearby say: "Hey buddy, are you going to Atlarasen for the pilgrimage?"

Translation: "After the forest nymphs had run past, just as he was about to continue on his way, a male voice came from beside him: "Hey buddy, are you going to Atelasen for the pilgrimage?""

Luosen turned his head and saw that it was a lower‑ranking humanoid Elf whose soul age showed he was no more than 50 years old.

Translation: "Luosen turned his head and saw that it was a lower‑ranking humanoid Elf whose soul age showed to be no more than fifty."

Among Elves, that corresponds to a human's twenties, very young.

Translation: "Among the Elves, that corresponds to a human's twenties, very young."

This young male Elf wore ordinary traveler's leather armor, patched in several places, but he was still fairly tall and sturdy, and possessed four‑ring mana.

We need to use Four-ring. Translation: "This young male Elf wore ordinary traveler's leather armor with several patches, but his build was fairly tall and strong, and he possessed Four‑ring mana."

From the information sent back by his clone, he appears to be a down‑on‑his‑luck Elf traveler.

Translation: "From the information sent back by his clone, he appeared to be a destitute Elf traveler."

According to feedback from his soul fluctuations, this guy seems to have some design on himself; as for what exactly, it's still unclear.

Translation: "Moreover, according to the feedback from his soul fluctuations, this guy had some design on himself; as for what exactly, it's still unclear."

Luosen didn't want trouble, so he replied blandly: "That's none of your business."

Translation: "Luosen didn't want trouble, so he replied indifferently: "That's none of your business.""

Unexpectedly, the male Elf cheerfully caught up: "Buddy, I'm also going to Atalasen for the pilgrimage; traveling alone makes one easy to bully, so let's travel together."

Unexpectedly, the male Elf cheerfully caught up: "Buddy, I'm also going to Atalasen for the pilgrimage; traveling alone makes one easy to bully, so let's travel together."

The lower‑ranking humanoid Elf's status is indeed not high; after thinking, Luosen nodded and said: "My name is Rod; what's yours?"

Translation: "The status of a lower‑ranking humanoid Elf is indeed not high; after thinking, Luosen nodded and said: "My name is Luode; what's yours?""

"Fuke, from Blue Lake Town."

Translation: ""Fuke, from Lanhu Town.""

"Colorful Valley."

Translation: ""Duocai Valley.""

Luosen also gave a place name, deliberately choosing a location far from Blue Lake Town to avoid any mishap.

Translation: "Luosen also gave a place name; to avoid mishap, he deliberately chose a location far from Lanhu Town."

"Oh~~ I've heard Colorful Valley is a nice place."

Translation: ""Oh~ I've heard Duocai Valley is a nice place.""

Fuke gave an assent, then pursed his lips toward the departing forest nymphs ahead and asked: "Good brother, can you lend me some money?"

Translation: "Fuke gave an approving sound, then pursed his lips toward the departing forest nymphs and asked: "Good brother, can you lend me some money?""

That's quite a leap; Luosen frowned and said: "You greeted me just to borrow money?"

Translation: "That's quite a leap; Luosen frowned and said: "You greeted me just to borrow money?""

"Hehe~" Fuke gave an embarrassed laugh: "Just asking casually; if not, forget it. I just want to find those joyful sisters to satisfy my craving."

"Hehe~" Fuke gave an embarrassed laugh: "Just asking casually; if not, forget it. I just want to find those joyful sisters to satisfy my craving."

Luosen's lower‑ranking Elf clone, having mixed in the forest for six or seven years, naturally understood this: "What do you want with the joyful sisters? Can't you just find an ordinary fellow Elf?"

Translation: "Luosen's lower‑ranking Elf clone had been mixing in the forest for six or seven years, so he naturally understood: "What do you want with the joyful sisters? Can't you just find an ordinary clansman?""

Fuke shook his head repeatedly, eyes fixed on the forest nymphs: "Among our own kind, there's no joyful sisters that are exciting enough."

Translation: "Fuke shook his head repeatedly, eyes fixed on the forest nymphs: "Among our own kind, there's no joyful sister with enough vigor.""

Seeing his desperate state, Luosen felt sympathy, pulled out two thumb‑sized sun nuts from his pocket and said: "Here you go; that should be enough."

We need to include Sun Nut. Translation: "Seeing his desperate state, Luosen felt sympathy and pulled two thumb‑sized sun nuts from his pocket: "Here, take these; they should be enough.""

Sun nuts are the common currency among Elves, similar to human silver coins.

Translation: "Sun nuts are the common currency among Elves, similar to human silver coins."

Fuke's eyes lit up: "Rod of Colorful Valley, you're truly a generous good person; I'll remember your kindness and will surely repay you when I get the chance."

Translation: "Fuke's eyes lit up: "Luode of Duocai Valley, you're truly a generous good person; I'll remember your kindness and will surely repay you when the chance arises.""

He took the sun nuts and quickly caught up with the joyful sisters.

Translation: "He took the sun nuts and strode after the joyful sisters."

Before long, he had struck a deal, took the hand of a joyful sister, and entered the woods beside the Pilgrimage Road.

Translation: "Soon after, he struck a deal, took a joyful sister's hand, and entered the woods beside the Pilgrimage Road."

In the Elven realm, this act is called Wild Summoning, and at least one‑third of Elves are born this way.

In the Elven realm, this act is called Wild Summoning, and at least one‑third of Elves are born this way.

Thus, all sorts of indescribable freaks have been born as well.

Translation: "Thus, all sorts of indescribable freaks are also born."

Luosen also didn't take this little matter to heart and continued on his way with his head down.

Translation: "Luosen also didn't take this little matter to heart and continued on his way."

Unexpectedly, about five minutes later, Fuke caught up from behind again.

Translation: "Unexpectedly, about five minutes later, Fuke caught up from behind again."

"Wait~~ Rod~~ wait for me~~"

Translation: ""Wait~~ Luode~~ wait for me~~""

Luosen blinked: "What, did the deal fall through?"

Translation: "Luosen startled: "What, did the talks fall through?""

"What deal fell through?"

Translation: ""What talks fell through?""

Fuke stared for a moment, then gave an embarrassed laugh: "I'm already fine."

Translation: "Fuke stared for a moment, then gave an embarrassed smile: "I'm already fine.""

"That's way too fast!"

Translation: ""That's too fast!""

Those two sun nuts were spent with no return on investment.

Translation: "Those two sun nuts were spent with no return on investment."

Fuke waved his hands vigorously, seemingly trying to dispel the embarrassment, then said: "You're a good person; I have to tell you a very important piece of news."

Translation: "Fuke waved his hand vigorously, as if driving away embarrassment, then said: "You're a good person; I want to tell you a very important piece of news.""

"Oh, go ahead and tell me."

Translation: ""Oh, go ahead and tell me.""

"The news came from Cuiji telling me; Cuiji is the nymph just now."

"The news came from Cuiji telling me; Cuiji is the nymph just now."

She said, if we go forward a stretch, we will pass through the raging torrent valley of the giant dragon Aliwa; for some unknown reason, Aliwa has gone mad and is eating people everywhere. For safety's sake, we'd better detour.

By the way, I happen to know a very safe shortcut.

Luosen still felt that this Fuke had some intention toward him.

He wasn't in a hurry for this operation either; after thinking a bit, he simply decided to see what this guy really wanted to do.

Okay, then we'll take a detour.

(End of chapter)