Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 563 The Guardian of Onpharos

Blacksmith shop.

Wan Di arrived here after bidding farewell to Aglaia.

The blacksmith shop was also a place that left him with many memories.

Hatonus looked up and saw Wan Di outside the door.

"The King of Suspended Edge, though without the seal and ring... still possesses the royal aura, now."

“I am no longer the ‘King,’ Great Craftsman.”

"It doesn't matter, the title. It surpasses all the old kings, what you have accomplished."

"I will live up to your trust and make the world no longer dominated by fear."

"But Hattonus, please continue to look after Behe. I have a feeling that perhaps his fate... is heavier than all of ours combined."

"I will remember what happened to Bai'e. Go home, brave king."

Hattonus understood the meaning of "all enemies," and he was also aware of "White Evil."

"Together with everyone, I will be here to listen to the thunderclap of Suspended Edge City."

"Yes, Hatonus, I will do what I should do."

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Outside the Marble Heavenly Palace.

Wan Di followed this aura and arrived here.

It is indeed a butterfly.

“Lord Wan Di,” Xia Die spoke first.

“I have stepped into my destiny before you, Xia Die,” Wan Di said directly.

Xia Die seemed to have anticipated all of this.

She nodded, then asked in return.

"Can you... sense Cenathos, the Titan of Death, right now?"

Wan Di shook his head, a hint of regret on his face.

"Unfortunately, I can't sense any aura."

"You've been searching for it for so long. But have you never thought of asking me to give it a try?"

"You mean...?" Xia Die didn't quite understand what Wan Di meant.

"Death refuses to extradite me. If you send me to the underworld, perhaps I can find some clues on the way back."

Xia Die immediately shook her head; she knew what that meant.

"I will not do that, Lord Wan Di. Death is not a game."

Suddenly, Wan Di laughed.

“You’re right. The reason my people have struggled for thousands of years is perhaps because they take death too lightly.”

"So, you're going back home alone, Lord Wan Di?" Xia Die asked.

"Returning home...maybe. Now, Xuanfeng City is not only my hometown, but also the destination of my destiny."

"Try harder, Xia Die. Go and accomplish what you must accomplish, so that the hardships we've endured along the way will be worthwhile."

"I will, Lord Wan Di."

"I hope we can meet again on the other side of the warm west wind."

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Garden of Life.

"Isn't Lady Tirispicius here?"

Wan Di searched around, thinking that Tibo and the others might be here, but it seemed that he had come at the wrong time.

Suddenly, Feng Jin's voice rang out.

"Lord Wan Di!"

“Feng Jin?” Wan Di turned around.

Upon seeing Feng Jin, Wan Di suddenly remembered something.

"So the physician Clatrus mentioned was you. No wonder he was able to save his life. Thank you."

“Hey…that’s a compliment, right?” Feng Jin smiled, tilting her head.

“Of course.” Wan Di nodded.

"I've heard about what happened to Shuting. Please accept my condolences."

Feng Jin waved her hand, "I've heard far too much about death and sorrow lately. To paraphrase Lady Tibo, shouldn't we all look to 'tomorrow'?"

“That’s true…you’ve always been the most optimistic one among us.” Wan Di felt relieved.

"Speaking of which, witnessing a new demigod standing before me... is truly incredible."

"You should also be prepared."

"Humanity has seized control of 'conflict.' One day, they too will be able to reach the 'sky.'"

Feng Jin's tone suddenly turned serious, "Do you think I can do it?"

"After all, even my ancestor, that hero in the epic, could not conquer the fire of the Sky Titan of Aegler."

“You have a very good relationship with those demigods, so you should understand this principle: there are never only swords and spears as means of seizing divine power.”

Feng Jin remained silent.

She laughed. "Always so insightful, Your Excellency Wan Di."

"Don't worry, if fate has truly chosen me, I will be prepared."

"By the way, you're here to see Tibo and Lady Tining, right? They're not here. Is there anything you'd like me to relay?"

Wan Di shook his head. "No need. I have already said goodbye to Aglaia. I came to see the Oracle only out of courtesy."

"Farewell...?" Feng Jin didn't understand Wan Di's meaning.

"I will return to Suspended Peak City to fight the Black Tide, and I'm afraid I won't be going back to Ohma."

“Ah...” Feng Jin opened her mouth wide.

"In that case, there is something I would like you to relay."

"Speak freely, Lord Wan Di. I will convey your message word by word."

"—Tell them that they no longer need to physically scout behind enemy lines. With just one message, the blade of divine retribution will be pointed at the enemy of Ohma."

After Wan Di finished speaking, he coldly walked away.

From then on, Suspended Edge City was no longer a threat, but an ally.

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Private bathhouse.

Wan Di stood in front of the door for a long time, and just as he was about to knock, a hand stopped him.

The one who stopped the enemy was none other than Dan Heng.

After taking Eve to her room, Danheng stayed by her side.

To prevent Eve from being disturbed, Danheng stopped Wan Di.

"Ten thousand enemies?"

What are you doing here?

"I've come to say goodbye."

“Stranger…no, Lord Danheng—I am about to depart for Suspended Peak City.”

"If all goes well, we may never meet again. Thank you for everything you have brought to Onphalus."

"I see."

Dan Heng instantly understood the meaning of Wan Di.

“I have also experienced such struggles in re-examining the past and striding confidently into the future.”

"Though we haven't had the chance to confide in each other, we've been through so much together... Despite facing countless enemies, you are also an ally of 'Pioneering'."

"This is of great significance. I wish you continued success in your pioneering endeavors."

“As for Teacher Eve, I also have something to say to her.” Wan Di looked towards the door.

“If there’s anything you need, I can do it for you,” Danheng said.

"I want to thank her, and I also want to ask her for another piece of advice."

"I can pass on your message."

"However, if you ask her for advice, I think she might say..."

"Eat more vegetables, exercise more; read less idle books and stay up less late."

Upon hearing Dan Heng's words, Wan Di smiled knowingly, and his previously stern face relaxed.

"Too."

Wan Di immediately felt a sense of maternal love.

“Now that I am endowed with divine authority, I can vaguely sense that you are of extraordinary importance to the future of Onphalus.”

"I fear I may never return from this journey."

"May I entrust my back to you two, and humbly request that you... continue to assist in the journey of Chasing Fire?" Wan Di looked at Dan Heng.

"Don't worry, I believe Eve feels the same way I do."

"This is also the creed of pioneering: to do everything in our power."

"Thank you so much. Goodbye..."

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"Now, only that guy is left."

Wan Di walked on the stone bridge, and every blade of grass and every tree in Ohma was reflected in his eyes.

"Once you take this step, you won't regret it."

"Goodbye, Ohma..."

Just as Wan Di was gazing at the general outline of the statue of Kephale, several children suddenly darted out from the side.

"The prince is coming! Run!"

"Wrong! Prince Medemus is no longer a prince... He is the guardian of Onphalus!"

The children ran around talking, seemingly with a purpose.

Such poor acting skills could not fool Wan Di.

"what happened?"

With a sense of doubt, Wan Di gave chase.

As he turned the corner, he heard a child's voice again.

"Homage to the guardians of Onphalus."

Immediately afterwards, the square was filled with people.

Wan Di revealed a shocked expression.

They were all shouting.

"I salute you."

May you be invincible.

"Glory is with you."

"We will follow you to the death."

"Follow your guidance."

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These people are all Suspended Peak people, and there are quite a few Ohm people among them.

Wan Di was surprised by the cheers, and his eyes quickly scanned the crowd.

Soon, he found the tuft of white hair.

"Long time no see, Guardian." Bai E looked at him with a smile.

Wan Di snorted coldly, "Hmph, I should have known it was you."

"Don't falsely accuse people. This really has nothing to do with me." Bai E waved his hand.

"See those children over there? They're the ones who brought everyone together."

Wan Di remained silent for a while, realizing that he had indeed misunderstood him.

That was truly unexpected.

"Do you really intend to just leave without even informing me?" Bai E asked him in return.

“I was just about to say goodbye when I stumbled upon this scene on the way,” Wan Di explained.

"Oh...that's an honor."

"However, it's best not to keep them waiting too long, don't you think?"

"The journey from here to Suspended Peak City is long."

"It wouldn't hurt to take a little longer and see their faces one last time..."

"Okay, let's go then, Brother Bitong!"

"you....."

Wan Di clicked his tongue, but finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"This might be the last time I argue with you."

"This time, you won."

"This... I'm not used to you suddenly acting like this."

"Alright, today is the day you set off for battle, let's go."

Bai E and Wan Di walked among the crowd.

"Among these people... it seems there are more than just the Suspended Peak Clan," Wan Di asked.

"You are now the guardian of 'Onpharos,' so I think... perhaps the god of 'Conflict' should change his name."

“How about the God of Unity? Or… Protection? That’s the name Danheng told me, something like Klipper,” Bai Er suggested.

"Perhaps a hunting expedition? I've heard it's a god who pursues justice."

“I advise you to stay away from any occasion where you need to name someone,” Wan Di said bluntly.

"Hahaha...it seems 'conflict' suits you better after all."

They stopped in their tracks.

"Alright... I'll stop here."

"Is there anything else you'd like to say goodbye for? This might be your last chance."

Wan Di snorted coldly.

"Why are you silent? I thought divinity would temper human sentimentality."

"Are you really that relaxed? Or... is this just another facade you're putting on?"

"Your tone right now sounds just like Aglaia's, you know?"

"However... you're right. I just think that in this kind of situation, pretending to be relaxed might seem more dignified."

“I don’t need the ability to read minds to see through your tricks.” Wan Di showed no mercy.

"Is my facial expression control really that bad?"

Wan Di stared at him quietly, his eyes revealing no hidden meaning.

"But now that things have come to this... thank you for helping me kill my enemy, Medemos."

"There's no need to thank me, because I wasn't the one who made the final move."

"Of course, I know."

"But you are also one of the people I want to thank."

"Actually, I don't really feel like I've won this victory, and it's far from over—you know that better than I do."

Bai E sighed, "Yes. In the end, I still couldn't figure out the origin of that black-robed swordsman, or even be sure of his death."

"Perhaps, I have never truly severed my destiny."

“But that doesn’t matter. Pain can be healed, but scars cannot and should not be erased. Even with the divine power of the Titan of the Ages of Oronis, the past will still leave traces in the blind spots of our vision.”

"Even if you kill that man in black, will your sense of loss be completely erased?" Wan Di retorted to Bai E.

"That's impossible. Revenge is just a task that must be completed, but no one can find satisfaction in it."

Bai E chuckled, somewhat helplessly, "Who says it isn't so?"

“So, look ahead.” Wan Di patted Bai E on the shoulder.

"Chew up your past and swallow it, don't let emptiness and bitterness become the only flavors you know."

"Don't forget, there's a whole world waiting to be saved behind you."

"Thank you, I will remember it."

"One last request: please take good care of the soldiers on the edge of the mountain for me."

“They will definitely encounter resistance in the process of integrating into Ohmma… My only regret is that I cannot share this time with them.”

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

“I need to confirm with them to see if the Suspended Peak people’s dictionary is really missing so many words, or if the Suspended Peak people’s dictionary doesn’t have any words at all, and only has KHS.”

Wan Di's lips twitched. "Hmph, the philosophy of the Suspended Peak people is never revealed by dictionaries."

"But... if you have the chance in the next life, please visit my library more often."

At this moment, Wan Di turned around and glanced at Kratrus in the crowd.

He nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his lips, and then turned and left.

"I'm leaving, savior—remember to live to the end."

"Ah."

"You too, don't die."

"May you be invincible, Medemus."

"Oh, right."

"One last question."

Ask away, so you won't regret it.

"You were the one who told Hattonus about the existence of that ring, weren't you?"

"Well..."

Bai'er then turned around and walked towards Ohma.

"Who knows?"

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