章 2293: Agreement

The grand magus's fascination with the Elysian tree was undeniable, to the point where Emery began to feel uneasy, briefly worrying that the elder might request the entire tree.

However, the grand magus's true desire was something called the "Elder Branch."

As the grand magus elaborated, VIA, was already on standby, confirming the details. According to both, the Elder Branch was essentially the first limb of the tree that could separate and live on its own, functioning almost like its first offspring.

However, despite its independence, this branch wouldn't possess the full vitality of its parent tree, at least not until the original tree was erased from existence. 

The grand magus's eyes gleamed as he discussed the rarity and potential of such an item, but there was a significant catch. The Elder Branch wouldn't emerge until the Elysian tree reached full maturity, a process that required considerable time.