Pretending To Be A Boss
Chapter 900 - 58: Reunion with Zhong Yao_2

Tang Xian nodded without any embarrassment.

He was convinced this was his real mother, not an illusion, because the feeling was far too genuine.

Zhong Yao said:

"This is the Eden Sanctuary, also known as God's Kingdom."

At the mention of "God's Kingdom," Tang Xian instinctively felt a bit uneasy.

Zhong Yao said:

"This potted plant needs another four hundred and seventy years to evolve into the Sacred Tree of Eden, also known as the Ancestral Dun Sacred Tree you mentioned. But if you'd like to see the Ancestral Dun Sacred Tree now, it's not difficult. Shall I take you for a walk?"

Tang Xian, though still somewhat weak, feeling as if he had lost control of his body, was gradually coming to his senses. That sensation was slowly fading away.

"Alright."

Zhong Yao led Tang Xian out of the house.

In his mind, Tang Xian had always assumed the Eden Sanctuary was a massive labyrinth.

Otherwise, Bai Shuang wouldn't have been trapped here back then. But to Tang Xian's surprise, from where he stood, there was no sign of a labyrinth.

The first thing he saw was a massive statue.

It was a sculpture of a person wearing ornate, robe-like attire with a veil covering their face.

However, the statue was so enormous—at least twenty meters high—that Tang Xian couldn't gauge its proportions. After all, in the Myriad Beasts Realm, there were many creatures resembling humans but differing only in their sheer size.

All the structures in the Eden Sanctuary had an unplaceable style, reminiscent of an Eastern royal aesthetic from the 19th century.

Walking here, Tang Xian felt like he was roaming through a King's palace garden.

The faint golden hue of the sky remained constant, leaving the sanctuary without the division of night and day, as if eternally bathed in the misty glow of sunrise.

Tang Xian and Zhong Yao hadn't walked far before they arrived at an extraordinarily vast garden.

The nearly sky-piercing Ancestral Dun Sacred Trees stood in countless numbers.

The roots of these numerous Sacred Trees were equally massive, plunging deep into the earth like the veins of the land.

Tang Xian gazed at the scene, exclaiming in shock:

"I remember the Ancestral Dun Sacred Tree being a very aggressive plant. How can it be cultivated on such a large scale?"

"These Ancestral Dun Sacred Trees are not from the very first batch; they were transplanted later. It's true that the Ancestral Dun Sacred Trees exhibit aggressiveness, which manifests in their sentience. They can think like animals and continuously attempt to dominate other beings."

Tang Xian nodded, internally agreeing. Indeed, back in the Red Soil Forest, an Ancestral Dun Sacred Tree had declared the Eden Civilization as the First Civilization. While all the Myriad Beasts failed to discern his identity, that tree instantly perceived something different about him.

The surrounding beasts were also deceived by that Ancestral Dun Sacred Tree.

That's why the sight of this entire expanse of Sacred Trees left Tang Xian deeply unsettled for a long time. Zhong Yao, however, continued to explain:

"But as long as the one who cultivates them is strong enough, the Ancestral Dun Sacred Trees can ultimately be tamed. Look at them now—there's not a trace of their former ferocity."

"Their cultivator—is it the Lord of Eden?"

"Yes. To the teacher, these saplings are nothing more than gentle plants."

When referenced, Zhong Yao's expression immediately took on an air of reverence and admiration for the Lord of Eden.

Tang Xian slightly furrowed his brow but didn't say anything directly.

At that moment, a blue-eyed deer suddenly emerged from the forest of Sacred Trees.

The Eden Deer.

One of the very few surviving Eden creatures still encountered in the Mining Zone.

It was once captured by Xi He, the leader of the Evolution Zone, a calamity-class creature.

Instinctively, Tang Xian stepped in front of Zhong Yao protectively. Zhong Yao chuckled and said:

"Don't worry. All the animals here are very docile. This Eden Deer is a rare species capable of displacing nearby objects using telekinesis." As she spoke, Zhong Yao waved at the Eden Deer.

To Tang Xian's surprise, the deer trotted over with an almost playful gait.

Then, like a trained pet dog, the Eden Deer affectionately nuzzled against Zhong Yao's waist, appearing exceptionally tame.

Zhong Yao said:

"All the creatures here have no aggression. Everything in God's Kingdom is beautiful. I know you have many questions, but don't worry, my child. You can't leave here for now, but if you have any doubts, I can explain them to you. I've been here for the past decade, with so much to say but no one to share it with, only delving into knowledge with the teacher."

This time, Tang Xian was certain—his mother treated the Lord of Eden with the same regard that a student would have for their mentor.

The Eden Sanctuary surely held countless pieces of knowledge, likely far ahead of anything humanity had discovered.

For a former Ju Mang like Zhong Yao, learning this knowledge was naturally of great significance.

Did his mother know the true face of the Lord of Eden?

Tang Xian suddenly felt unsure but focused on asking his immediate question:

"Does that mean I can't leave here?"

"Yes, once someone truly enters the Eden Sanctuary, it's impossible to leave. Many humans have ventured into the outer edges of the sanctuary, but that was merely the periphery. This is the core, where secrets known only to the Lord of Eden are documented. Once you enter here, there's no turning back."

"So, I can't take you back to the human world?"

"The human world has you and Tang Wen. I'm at ease."

At the mention of Tang Wen, Tang Xian's expression briefly shifted but quickly returned to normal.

Zhong Yao seemed not to notice, holding Tang Xian's hand as she said:

"Let's go look elsewhere. I'll help familiarize you with this place. The sanctuary is vast."

At this moment, Tang Xian was also very curious to learn about the Eden Sanctuary.

He nodded and, walking alongside her, asked:

"Is there really no way to leave this place? If there's no way out, how did I get in?"

"I don't know the way out. The teacher hasn't told me. They've also said that God's Kingdom doesn't allow outsiders to enter, but once someone does, they're not allowed to leave."

"Then why did you tell Bai Shuang to enter the Eden Ruins for the last time?"

Zhong Yao fell silent.

This question seemed to strike at the core of the matter.

Zhong Yao's expression suggested there was more complexity to this.

Tang Xian recalled how Zhong Yao had guessed his identity at the start, her tone a mix of joy and sorrow.

The Lord of Eden must be the greatest adversary he had encountered thus far. A place like this Eden Sanctuary, also called God's Kingdom—how could it truly embody the peaceful solace it seemed to present?

Zhong Yao stayed silent a while longer before softly saying:

"If you truly wish to leave, mother will find a way to help you. But this isn't something that can be rushed."

"Okay, I don't want to leave immediately anyway. There are many secrets here left to uncover, and there's so much I want to discuss with you, Mom."

The conversation shifted back to a mother-son catch-up. Zhong Yao seemed a bit brighter, her frown easing as she smiled and said:

"I'd like to hear about your experiences. Your life must have been quite eventful, hasn't it?"

Tang Xian shook his head with a smile. To him, it hardly felt eventful. Only in the past year or so had his life started to change.

During his six years in school and six years in the Mining Zone, life had seemed endlessly dull.

Repeating the same monotonous, tedious existence day after day.

The two strolled, eventually arriving at a sea of flowers.

Beyond the garden area lay an immense floral expanse.

Much like the Ancestral Dun Sacred Trees, the shape-shifting, color-changing blooms were ever-transforming.

Tang Xian recalled what the Xuan Bird had said about Eden Tribe creatures—they could turn into anything and had no fixed form.

Just like the fox he had encountered before.

What kind of secrets lay hidden in this place? What exactly was the Eden Sanctuary?

Suppressing his thoughts, Tang Xian began recounting his past to Zhong Yao.

He mentioned his first friend, a girl named Yan Xiaoling. Though she was gone now, her presence marked a turning point in his life. Despite remaining widely disliked, he gradually found himself gaining friends over time.

Zhong Yao felt an enduring regret that she couldn't provide Tang Xian with an ordinary life. Yet, hearing about his experiences, her tears mingled with her smile—a mother, both proud of her son's growth and aching for the struggles he endured.

So many years had passed, and the heavens had somehow brought her son to her side. However... this place was far from ideal. If she could, she would have wished to reunite with Tang Xian somewhere else entirely.

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