Chapter 1765: Chapter 961: The True Gaia Guardian
Kane Floating City,
Lis looked at Mr. Stephens in front of him, somewhat puzzled.
Why bring this up all of a sudden?
But it was obvious that Stephens hadn’t mentioned this casually.
Lis thought for a moment, then said:
"I obtained the identity of [Gaia Guardian] during the process of becoming a World Tree Favored."
"In fact, I don’t really understand this identity and ability, nor have I specifically studied it."
"From what I know, the reason I was able to gain the ability of [Gaia Guardian] should be related to the World Tree Yggdrasil."
"As the embodiment of the Gaia World’s Nature and Life Rule, the World Tree is also one of the Guardian Powers of the Gaia World, and as a World Tree Favored, I likewise share the responsibility of guarding the Gaia World."
"Therefore, when dealing with Demons and other creatures from the Endless Abyss, I’m able to inflict greater damage on them."
"Mm."
Stephens nodded slightly at these words and said:
"Your conjecture is correct. In a sense, the World Tree Yggdrasil is actually one manifestation of the Gaia World Will."
"And you should have obtained the identity of [Gaia Guardian] because of this."
Stephens paused for a moment, then continued:
"On the previous twelfth layer, you opened a Space Channel leading to the Gaia World specifically to save me, so you should already know about my ability."
"The reason I was able to hold out for so long in the hands of that Demon Prince was precisely because of the power of [Gaia Guardian]—the Strength granted to me by the Gaia World."
"Mm."
Lis nodded.
He had indeed learned from Tarinda that Stephens was a [Gaia Guardian], and only then did he formulate the subsequent rescue plan on that basis.
Although he ultimately had to play his trump card, the Kane Floating City, the final outcome had always been within Lis’s plan.
"You must be very curious as to why I can wield such powerful Strength, to the point of even being able to contend with Demogorgon?"
Stephens looked at Lis and asked with a smile.
"I am indeed quite curious."
Lis nodded and said:
"Teacher, according to what I know, the one restraining you on the twelfth layer was quite an important Avatar of Stephens, and should barely possess the strength of Powerful Divine Power."
"What’s more, it was in the Endless Abyss. I truly am curious as to how you managed to hold on."
Previously, Lis had already been puzzled about this.
After all, the gap between Stephens and the Demon Prince Demogorgon was simply too obvious.
Previously, the reason Stephens had been able to maneuver against Demogorgon, even making the latter suffer considerable losses, was because everything had taken place within the Gaia Main World.
In the Gaia Main World, no matter how powerful a Divine might be, in the end they could only exert the strength of a Demigod.
Under such circumstances, Stephens’s Strength was not inferior to those Divines.
But after leaving the Gaia Main World, how was Mr. Stephens still able to accomplish this?
Surely the identity of [Gaia Guardian] couldn’t grant Mr. Stephens a Strength equivalent to Powerful Divine Power, could it?
That would be a bit too outrageous.
Stephens also noticed Lis’s confusion and said with a smile:
"It really is because of the identity of [Gaia Guardian], and this is likewise authority bestowed upon me by the Gaia World Will."
"Lis, you also possess the identity of Gaia Guardian, but you cannot do the same things I can."
"The reason is very simple: at any given time, there is only one true [Gaia Guardian]."
Stephens spoke softly, then looked at Lis with a solemn expression:
"Apart from the sole [Gaia Guardian], the Gaia World Will can also grant other people the identity of Gaia Guardian, but they can only obtain a small portion of the Guardian’s Power."
"What you mean is..."
Lis was somewhat surprised.
He had not expected the identity of [Gaia Guardian] to be unique. According to Mr. Stephens’s words, Lis’s own [Gaia Guardian] identity was actually more like a substitute for Stephens.
As long as the true Gaia Guardian existed, he would go no further in this respect.
Stephens’s right hand lifted slightly, and a Magic Wand radiating a powerful aura appeared in his hand.
This was precisely the Magic Wand [Gaia’s Fury]!
It was by relying on this powerful Magic Wand that Stephens had drawn upon the Gaia World Power to oppose Demogorgon.
"In truth, I don’t know by what criteria the Gaia World Will chooses a [Gaia Guardian], nor do I know why I became a [Gaia Guardian]."
Stephens let out a sigh and said with a smile:
"It’s just that one day, this Magic Wand suddenly appeared in front of me."
"After obtaining this Magic Wand, I learned quite a bit of Knowledge related to [Gaia Guardian] from within it, and only then did I come to understand some things."
"Becoming a [Gaia Guardian] is not an easy matter."
Stephens looked at Lis and spoke earnestly.
"I understand."
Lis nodded.
Now, many of Mr. Stephens’s actions became somewhat clear.
For example, why Mr. Stephens, upon learning of Demogorgon’s plan, had taken the initiative to seek out the trace of this Demon Prince and sabotage his schemes.
This should be precisely the duty of a Gaia Guardian.
As the name implies, it is to guard the Gaia World and oppose those events that seek to destroy the Gaia World.
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