Chapter 812: Chapter 10: Eve of Mutation
In the discussion that day, after checking on Suwako’s situation, Gu Mo directly proposed two methods: treating the symptoms and addressing the root cause.
Treating the symptoms naturally meant continuing to find ways to gather as much faith as possible to extend Suwako’s life... a conventional solution, and it had been Suwako’s survival strategy all along, given that she was an indigenous goddess entirely composed of faith.
It’s called treating the symptoms because Gu Mo felt that such a Divine Dao heavily reliant on the Power of Faith was indeed severely flawed.
To draw a comparison to Faith Divine Dao, it’s like running a company. A small company like Suwako’s often lacks the ability to withstand risks. When the economic environment is good, they may indeed make plenty of money, but once a financial crisis occurs, and the wave of economic depression arrives...
Bankruptcy and liquidation could only be seen as a very normal outcome.
Especially if they’re confined to one planet and unable to expand their faith into more distant times and spaces, they’re often unable to escape such fate.
However, at this moment, having Suwako embark on the ancient starry path to preach to aliens also doesn’t seem like a feasible solution. Ultimately, it still relies on the principle of proximity, which makes it a method that treats the symptoms, a rather suboptimal strategy proposed by Gu Mo.
As for addressing the root cause, the best strategy, in his view, naturally seemed like the best choice, effective, and with high returns...
The only problem was that others might see it as somewhat radical. Moreover, since it involved the very foundation of Suwako’s existence, Gu Mo couldn’t make the decision for her rashly. Therefore, he offered both solutions for her to choose...
"Seed of the World Tree?"
Kanako looked with great interest at that seed, which resembled a large walnut, sharply sensing the divinity within. Almost instinctively, she concluded that it was a seed capable of growing into a huge tree, as large as a world, living up to its name.
"Where did this come from?"
"I cultivated this myself; it’s also part of my retreat insights from this period..." Gu Mo shook his head. This seed was the crystallization of his efforts in the Fate Dungeon World.
Of course, it’s not some commonplace Silver Material...
But rather the outcome of the "Biomimetic Holy Spear·Imitation Imaginary Tree Cultivation Plan"...
It just has the same name because he didn’t want to fuss over these minor details.
Moreover, this name was indeed appropriate, considering it was modeled on the prototype of the Imaginary Tree. By using the power of the Authority of Life he possessed to extract plant genes, he analyzed the life sample information within, and through genetic engineering, such as gene trimming and directional expression, he redesigned his own version of the Root of Imagination.
And during this process, it perfectly merged with the design inspiration of the imitation Holy Spear.
Be it divine-made armor or star-crafted weaponry, since planetary power can be materialized into miraculous wonders through the hands of fairies, Gu Mo certainly could reach into this domain.
Although he’s still missing the crucial last step, which is, like a true Imaginary Tree, to "unfold" history and "output" worlds... But if it’s merely about stabilizing worlds and fixing human order, it has that basic capability, making it no exaggeration to call this the Seed of the World Tree.
—It might not be a World Tree capable of nurturing worlds yet...
—But it is certainly a World Tree capable of stabilizing and supporting worlds...
"Can this solve Suwako’s problem?" Taking the seed and feeling the significant weight, amazed at the heavy concept accumulated within, Kanako also didn’t quite understand how this thing would save her friend.
"I plan to plant this seed and let a giant tree grow, eventually covering all of Fantasy Land..."
The young man in white with black hair replied calmly.
"Once fully matured, it will become the World Tree supporting the existence of Fantasy Land, and it will also act as a brand new blank... a ’container’ for existence. With that said, you should be able to understand my meaning."
This was a notion belonging to the Alien God, which Gu Mo directly applied.
After all, there’s no way for her to come over here and hit him...
Furthermore, the idea itself wasn’t flawed, and it internally contained thirteen constraint seeds. Based on the constraint release status of the seed stages, it would present different mature forms. The current seed hasn’t even released a single constraint; once fully matured, it just covers the entire Fantasy Land.
It doesn’t need to grow to the extent of covering the planetary surface, so it won’t have a prolonged growth period; it’s just right for the current situation, all within one night.
"You mean to let Suwako change her body?" Kanako frowned.
"No, it’s more about letting her change her form of existence... Since she doesn’t have an actual soul, merely being an indigenous goddess made of pure faith." Gu Mo shook his head. Without a soul, talking about exchanging bodies is moot, as Suwako’s current body is a Spirit Body.
"Will this... work? Could it be dangerous?"
Sanae Kochiya opened her mouth, trying to clarify the plan’s concept, and eventually figured out what it entailed, yet couldn’t help but worry.
Kanako’s expression was equally serious, while only the blonde loli at the center of it all appeared nonchalant, showing a rather interested look as she gazed at the seed, seemingly eager to try it out.
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