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"I am fully aware of the drastic measures that Lord Lin Ji has used in the Quicksand Forest recently."

King Iselama went straight to the point. There was no emotion or joy in his emerald eyes, only pure scrutiny and consideration.

"With lightning speed, they eliminated Harken and Kaloz, disintegrated the Bloodthorn, and cleared the periphery. Their efficiency and success were astonishing. The border of the Eternal Glorious Forest has been restored to peace, and the elves are grateful for this."

"Your Majesty has given you too much praise."

Lin Ji spoke calmly, as if he had just done something insignificant.

"The minions of the Corrupted Maw are wreaking havoc on the border. For the long-term stability of the Shifting Sands, it is our responsibility to eliminate them. Moreover, if it weren't for the intelligence support and subsequent cooperation from the elves, the operation would not have been so smooth. This is the result of cooperation between the two sides."

A hint of admiration flashed across King Iselama's eyes, and then his expression turned solemn.

"Enough of the polite words. While the outer perimeter of the Quicksand Forest has been secured, the Whispering Root and the abyssal debris at its core are the true source of the disaster. I wonder how much Master Lin Ji knows about it, and what are his plans?"

The topic went straight to the core, and the eyes of all the elves were focused on Lin Ji.

Lin Ji was well prepared and said in a deep voice.

"According to our investigations and the information we've gathered from our battles with the remnants of the Harkonn, the Whispering Root has deeply integrated with the leylines of the Quicksand Forest. Its root system spans an extremely wide area, and its source and core is the remains of the arm of Morgaroth the Corrupted. This object is of an extremely high rank, suspected to possess a weak divine power."

He paused and looked at the Elf King.

"Although our Jindan Zhenren's previous strike severely damaged Agares and even left a slight crack in the wreckage, if we delay, its power will surely gradually recover. Therefore, we must eradicate it as soon as possible. There is no time to lose."

"eradicate?"

The Silver Leaf Ranger Commander spoke in a low voice, with a hint of doubt.

"Sir Lin Ji, it's not that our race doubts your strength. But those are, after all, the remains of a god. Even if it's only a faint divine power, its essence is not ordinary. A forceful attack could trigger unpredictable disasters. Over the ages, the elves have dealt with this kind of pollution by mainly sealing and purifying it, directly eradicating it..."

This was also the issue that concerned all the elves present. They acknowledged Lin Ji's combat prowess, but were naturally wary and concerned about the near-blasphemous act of directly attacking the remains of a deity.

Lin Ji's expression remained unchanged.

"Commander, your concerns are well-founded. Precisely because of its immense strength and unique nature, conventional purification and sealing methods have little effect, and may even be thwarted by a counterattack. Our plan is not a blind assault."

His eyes swept across the elven leaders present, and finally fell back on King Iselama.

"The key lies in two points: First, severing its energy connection to the leyline, weakening its foundation and rendering it a sourceless stream. Our exploration has discovered a vein of Sunstone beneath the Quicksand Forest, whose depletion roughly coincides with the onset of corruption. If we can somehow disrupt or even temporarily cut off the leyline's energy supply, we might be able to weaken the power of Agares and the wreckage."

Upon hearing this, several elven wizards looked thoughtful and exchanged opinions in low voices.

"Second."

Lin Ji continued.

"Target the wreckage itself. It's not invincible. Master Pu's sword has proven it can be damaged. I've read a passage in the history of the elves in the Cuiying Library, where the Crown of the Silver Sky once killed an incarnation of a god. Combined with the methods given by our Yuanying Zhenjun, we will surely succeed."

He leaned forward slightly, his tone decisive.

"The ultimate solution must be a thundering strike. At its weakest moment, use absolute force to completely annihilate the remaining core, rather than slowly purifying it. Only in this way can we permanently eliminate the threat. Otherwise, even a temporary seal will only serve to plant a bomb that could explode at any moment."

A brief silence fell in the meeting room as the elves' leaders digested Lin Ji's words.

The chief of the High Mage Council spoke slowly, his voice old but powerful.

"The Silver Crown can indeed be used for offensive purposes, but it consumes a great deal of energy. The last time it was used, it plunged the entire Aetheris into a three-year winter, resulting in numerous casualties among various races."

The High Priest of Life continued.

"Also, disturbing the earth veins is of great importance. If we are not careful, it may trigger a larger-scale geological disaster or energy imbalance. The observation data from the Silver Dome Crown may provide some ancient earth vein flow maps, but the specific operation requires extremely precise calculation and control. I..."

King Iselama was silent for a moment, a gleam flickering in his emerald eyes, as if he were weighing the pros and cons, foreseeing the future. The humming of the entire temple seemed to have deepened considerably.

After a long time, he slowly raised his head, his eyes becoming sharp and firm.

"Sir Lin Ji, I sense your judgment and resolve. The Yonghui Forest Region cannot tolerate such a cancer existing on its side forever. The elves can provide the leyline data you need and the use of the Silver Dome Crown. We will also send a team of mages most proficient in leyline spells and purification rituals to assist you."

His voice grew grave.

"But there is one condition. The final action plan must be jointly formulated by both parties. The Silver Dome Crown needs to monitor the energy flow throughout the entire process and, if necessary, has the right to halt the plan to deal with a possible, unexpected Abyssal counterattack or energy outburst. This is for the safety of the Yonghui Forest, not a lack of trust in you."

Hearing this, Lin Ji's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of astonishment. This condition was within his expectations.

"Yes. Cooperation requires honesty and mutual trust. Xiao Ningxue and your team of mages can discuss the specific details. I have only one request: efficiency. We must act before the Whispering Root fully recovers from the blow of Harken's defeat and even becomes stronger."

"as you wish."

King Iselama nodded slightly.

"Lelana."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The female elf scholar at the side immediately stepped forward.

"You are responsible for immediately opening the Seventh Secret Vault and retrieving all designated copies of the volumes regarding the Maw of Corruption and the Ancient Leylines. Submit them to Master Lin Ji for research. At the same time, convene the Mage Council's Leyline Team and the Temple Priests to prepare for technical coordination with Master Lin Ji's team."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lilana bowed and accepted the order, her eyes flashing with excitement and solemnity.

King Iselama looked at Lin Ji again.

"Sir Lin Ji, I hope that our cooperation can completely eradicate this abyssal scar for Aetherius."

Lin Ji stood up with a serious expression.

"We must do our best."

The humming within the Temple of Light gradually subsided, signaling that a crucial consensus had been reached during this high-level meeting. Lin Ji and Dao Yan stood up, nodding slightly to King Iselama on the throne and the elven leaders present.

"Without further delay, we will return to Cuiying City immediately to study the earth veins and formulate a detailed plan."

Lin Ji's voice was steady, with a hint of urgency that could not be delayed.

A hint of approval flashed in King Iselama's emerald eyes.

"May the Light Core guide your path. Scholar Lilana will accompany you back and will be responsible for coordinating with Emerald Shadow City and subsequent arriving teams. The hopes of the Everglow Forest are entrusted to you."

Lilana Morningdew stepped forward and saluted gracefully.

"I obey the king's orders. Lord Lin Ji, Lord Dao Yan, please follow me. The portal is ready."

Without further ado, the three of them quickly left the Temple of Light and stepped onto the suspended bridge of light once again. They had come with the unknown and the temptations of adventure, but they returned bearing the responsibility and the expectations of the elves.

After passing through the mercury-like portal and experiencing a brief sense of weightlessness, the three of them returned to the familiar teleportation room at the Silver Leaf Outpost in Cuiying City.

Compared to the dazzling brightness and vibrant energy of the Silver Crown, the air of Emerald Shadow City seemed to carry the slightly stagnant tension unique to the edge of the Quicksand Forest. The elven guards at the outpost grew even more solemn upon seeing Lilana bring the two back.

"Ms. Lilana, go directly to the council chamber."

Lin Ji walked straight out without stopping.

"Ok."

Lilana quickly caught up, speaking as she walked.

"The mage team His Majesty promised will be deployed directly by the royal court. The first group of experts proficient in ley lines and large-scale ritual arrays is expected to arrive in Emerald Shadow City via the portal tomorrow. I will compile copies of the relevant ancient ley lines and energy node markers shortly and send them to your base immediately."

"Thank you."

Lin Ji nodded, his gaze already cast outside the outpost. In the direction of the canyon stronghold, he could clearly sense the steady fluctuations of the massive formation maintained by Xiao Ningxue, as well as the orderly aura of the people within the stronghold.

After leaving the Silver Leaf Outpost, the three of them turned into streams of light and instantly flew over the sky above Cuiying City, heading towards the stronghold hidden in the canyon in the distance.

Inside the stronghold's command post, Xiao Ningxue seemed to sense something and raised her eyes. The next moment, Lin Ji and Dao Yan appeared inside, while Lilana waited outside, being greeted by the elf disciples.

"Husband, Daoyan, is everything going well?"

Xiao Ningxue stood up, her eyes swept over the two of them, and finally landed on Lin Ji.

“It basically met expectations.”

Lin Ji spoke briefly and pointed at the table with his fingertips. A replica emitting an ancient aura and carried by some kind of special elven storage device emerged, with dense elven runes and energy vein diagrams faintly visible on it.

"This is a copy of the detailed records of the ancient ley lines in the Quicksand Forest and surrounding areas, provided by the Elven Court. The elves have agreed to cooperate on the condition that we jointly develop a final plan and use the Silver Crown to deliver the final blow. They will send a team of mages to assist, focusing on researching how to safely and effectively block the ley lines' energy supply to the Whispering Root."

Xiao Ningxue's eyes lit up, and she immediately stepped forward, her consciousness immersing in the replica. Countless complex and intricate information about the direction of earth veins, the cycles of energy tides, and historical milestones flooded into her sea of ​​consciousness.

"It's indeed a hundred times more detailed than the public information in the Cuiying Library... Many key nodes and vulnerable points are marked. The elves' monitoring of this land over the long years is far beyond imagination."

She raised her head, her eyes flashing with the concentration of a formation master.

"With these, combined with my previous preliminary exploration of the stronghold's ley lines, the efficiency of the simulation and calculation of the blocking plan can be greatly improved. When will the elf mage team arrive?"

"Lelana said the first experts will arrive tomorrow."

Lin Ji replied.

"Ningxue, you will be fully responsible for coordinating and leading this matter. You must come up with a feasible plan as quickly as possible. We don't have much time, and the Whispering Root will not wait for us."

"I see."

Xiao Ningxue nodded seriously and carefully put away the copy of the earth vein.

"I'll start the preliminary analysis now, and once the elf team arrives, we'll immediately begin the joint deduction."

……

The next morning, the light core shone a light golden halo over Emerald Shadow City. Xiao Ningxue, dressed in a plain white dress and with hair as white as snow, appeared at the Silver Leaf Outpost on time, her expression as cool and calm as ever.

Lilana Morningdew was already waiting, flanked by three beings in elven mage robes. Leading the group was a male elf with ancient features and wise eyes. His robes were intricately embroidered with silver patterns representing ley lines and stars. He held a knotted, ancient wooden staff topped with an emerald gem. He exuded a profound aura, a legendary archmage with power comparable to that of a golden elixir. Behind him came two slightly younger elven mages, one male and one female, equally composed and composed.

"City Lord Xiao, good day."

Lilana stepped forward with a smile and introduced herself.

"This is Master Olivier, the royal court's foremost leyline expert and large-scale array builder. These two are his assistants, Alanis and Filon."

Master Olivier nodded slightly, his eyes falling on Xiao Ningxue, with the gentleness of an elder and a hint of imperceptible scrutiny.

"Your Excellency Xiao Ningxue, Scholar Lilana has conveyed your needs and Your Excellency Lin Ji's determination. The ancient scrolls of the royal court record the original pulse of this land. I hope it will be of some help to your chances."

His voice is soothing and magnetic, as if carrying the calmness of the earth itself.

"Master Olivier, nice to meet you. Time is running out, so let's get started."

Xiao Ningxue returned the greeting, her tone direct and efficient, without the slightest hint of greeting.

Olivier nodded.

"That's as it should be. Please follow us. The temporary studio is ready."

Led by Lilana, they walked through the quiet corridors of the outpost and arrived at a spacious quiet room. This room had been temporarily renovated, and in the center hung a huge three-dimensional map composed of pure light. It was a dynamic reproduction of the ancient leyline map given by King Yselama yesterday.

On the map, countless streams of energy, some bright and some dim, meander like the blood vessels of the earth. The direction of the earth veins in the core area of ​​the Quicksand Forest is specially highlighted. It is intricate and deeply entangled with the dark red shadow representing the power of the Corrupted Throat.

There are several workbenches around the quiet room, on which are placed various elven-style sophisticated instruments used for simulation calculations and energy analysis.

Without a moment's delay, Xiao Ningxue walked directly to the map on the light screen. Her consciousness, like the most sophisticated probe, instantly connected with the map. Her slender fingertips tapped the air, and azure array patterns emerged from thin air. Combining this with her own knowledge of array formations, she began to mark and deduce the veins on the map.