I woke up to find myself transmigrated into a disabled child.

Chapter 269 The Awakened Forest

When the seeds of doubt begin to sprout, Lezhi cannot ignore them.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze swept by, and a whirlwind entered through the protective layer that should have blocked the wind, swirling around Lezhi. He heard a voice that was both strange and familiar to him.

"Go, my child, do what you want to do."

"Who?"

Although the flight speed did not slow down, Lezhi was clearly affected. His body swayed, and his eyes involuntarily looked around, trying to find someone speaking in his ear.

He recognized the voice, yet it also felt strange to him.

Because it was neither the sound of the mother tree etched in his heart, nor the sound of the wind that once carried him around; if we were to be precise, it was more like a combination of the two.

Could it be that the mother tree and the windmill are one and the same?

Is this possible?

Why not?

The concept of the mother tree was instilled in him by the elders of the tribe from the very beginning, because they were conceived from the branches of the mother tree, and the race was naturally compatible with the wood element, so they naturally believed that the mother goddess they worshipped was a tree.

But is the true form of a god really that simple?

The tree spirits' understanding of the Mother Goddess originates from their birthplace. What if that is merely an embodiment of the Mother Tree's power?

Furthermore, how do other beings perceive the gods of Jormungandr?

Because of a casual remark, Lezhi had a series of questions in his mind, all of which were temporarily unsolvable.

Fortunately, it's not necessary to get an answer right now.

Thinking back to the answer she had received from the mother tree, although Lezhi did not show it at the time, she still harbored some doubts about that explanation.

The mother tree told him that he was born to subdue the shadow, so where did he come from? And what is the shadow?

Regarding her past life, the mother tree said that she was swept into a time-space torrent. But what caused this time-space torrent?

There are too many unanswered questions about all of this.

The mother tree said that after his soul and body merged, his talent would increase further. How much of this increase did the shadow play, and how much of it was due to his own talent?

Lezhi hadn't forgotten that his talent was only able to be unleashed thanks to the shadows. Did that mean that once he absorbed all the shadows of Jormungandr, his talent's growth would reach its limit?

If that's the case, there are many debatable points regarding the origin of the shadow. Lezhi doesn't want to think in that direction, but she has no choice but to.

Is it possible that the shadow and he were originally one, but for some reason, they split into two? One part scattered across the continent of Jormungand, where they attacked each other due to incompatibility, while the other part was nurtured by the mother tree as a newborn. Because the main body and the split body attract each other, the mother tree mistakenly believed that his birth was to restrain the shadow.

Then, how do you explain the small tree between his eyebrows, his innate affinity for wood, and his effortless ability to promote growth?

His mind was racing with thoughts, and he couldn't stop thinking about them. Overthinking had always been a problem that troubled him in his previous life, and in Jormungandr, this problem not only didn't improve, but it got worse.

The more Lezhi thought about it, the more agitated she became. Her already limited patience was being squeezed by her agitation, and it looked like it was about to run out.

The dense forest beneath them seemed to sense Rakuchi's restless mood. Starting with the inconspicuous plants in the corners, they became unusually active.

Just like what had happened in the valley before, but this time, Lezhi wasn't unaware; he clearly felt the pulse of the forest.

It was as if thousands of plants were greeting him in his ear. Their newly formed consciousness was like that of a child, without too many complicated thoughts. The emotions they expressed were simple and passionate, all full of love for Lezhi.

The plants temporarily diverted Lezhi's attention, and she discovered that communicating with them could effectively calm her down. A green light flashed in Lezhi's eyes, and a bold idea came to her mind.

Or rather, a crazy idea.

Lezhi, who was intentionally surrounded by the team, was silently changing his aura. That subtle change did not escape the eyes of Lei Xiu and the two birds and beasts.

However, Lei Xiu, the only one who could speak up to stop Le Zhi, did not know what consequences Le Zhi's behavior would bring. He had not witnessed what happened in the valley, and although the two birds and beasts knew, they did not have any intention of stopping him. After all, in their minds, there was no such thing as order.

Therefore, by the time Lei Xiu discovered that the sudden disturbances in the forest were related to Le Zhi, it was already too late to turn back.

"Hey, what is that?"

"Sigh, have these plants gone mad?"

"Be careful……"

Starting from where Rakuchi is, the plants, like those in the valley, unusually sprout new branches during the harsh winter season and quickly seize territory.

The creatures that had been leisurely hiding in the forest were startled by this commotion and rushed out of their hiding places. Even the birds, who didn't like to join in the fun, quickly flapped their wings and flew into the sky, afraid that if they were a step too late, they would be trapped in the plants and unable to escape.

The hibernating jungle was awakened by Lezhi. The plants joyfully absorbed the energy released by Lezhi and grew wildly at an incredible speed. As Lezhi flew, the snow-covered jungle behind it was added with new colors. The snow was absorbed by the awakened plants, and the forest was gradually regaining its vitality.

"This..." Even the well-informed Lei Xiu couldn't help but tremble as he watched this scene unfold before his eyes.

He had witnessed firsthand the extraordinary talents of powerful beings who could conjure up countless creatures with a mere wave of their hand. He had also personally seen the Mother Tree descend, bestowing its blessings upon all things around it, and the joyous celebration that followed.

But none of that compares to now. Lezhi is flying through the air so casually, only slightly releasing a little energy, yet it has already caused the plants to frantically adore it.

If that elder, renowned for his fertility-enhancing abilities, were to see this, he would probably be so angry that he would stop using it and disappear from public view.

It's worth noting that this scene involving Lezhi is no less spectacular than the annual blessing bestowed by the Mother Tree.

With a strange light in his eyes, Lei Xiu looked at Le Zhi, who seemed oblivious and continued to fly freely, with a complex expression. From the moment Le Zhi awoke from its birthplace and grew wings, Lei Xiu had a feeling, and now he was even more certain of it.

In this world, nothing can stop Lezhi from growing.

All his and Le Chu's previous concerns and fears seemed like a joke in the face of the absolute power Le Zhi displayed.

As long as Lezhi is strong enough, then everything they are worried about is not a problem.

Even if Lezhi hadn't shown his current strength, he already had enough leverage beforehand: the mother tree's favoritism, Feng Juan's willingness to accompany him, and so on. However, those were all external forces.

Only now has Lezhi truly gained its own power.

Without the blessing of the mother tree or the crowning of the wind, relying solely on himself, he alone can fight against thousands of troops.

Even though Yuezhi knew his actions would draw the attention of his clansmen, the sudden surge of emotion within him made him fearless. Having been given a second chance at life, whatever the reason, since he now possessed such abilities, he might as well live life to the fullest.

Freed from the shackles in his heart, Yuezhi's face relaxed, and a carefree smile appeared on his lips.

Having ability is one thing, but knowing how to use it is another. When he actually put it into practice, Lezhi discovered that he could try to realize all of his many ingenious ideas.

For example, right now, he appears to be flying in the air with the team, but his spiritual body is divided into countless bundles, attaching to the plants that his abilities have nurtured. These plants can all become his eyes, allowing him to explore the situation in the forest.

This inspiration came from a dream where he had become the wind. Lezhi had just had this idea, and his first attempt was a success.

This was not just to verify his capabilities, but mainly to make it easier to find people. As the plants revived and spread faster, they became the eyes and ears of Lezhi in his search, greatly increasing efficiency. They quickly discovered the whereabouts of Leyou and Leting.

"Ah, I found it..."