Attempting to observe the situation of the Treasure Land from the periphery was utterly impossible.
Angel returned to Nami Midori’s side, full of regret.
"Is there a way to enter the Spatial Tempest, Your Excellency?" Although Angel didn’t hold much hope, he couldn’t resist asking.
Nami Midori gave Angel a sidelong glance and replied irritably, "What do you think?"
The simplest disaster in the Void is not something one can easily deal with. At least Angel has never heard of anyone entering a Spatial Tempest and surviving.
He can’t do it himself, and Nami Midori’s rhetorical question suggests she can’t either.
The situation with the treasure is now unknown, and with the inability to enter the Spatial Tempest, the matter suddenly hits a deadlock.
At this moment, Nami Midori said, "Perhaps, after I break through the bottleneck, I can enter the Spatial Tempest."
Nami Midori’s words left Angel in a brief daze.
His attention shifted from the Spatial Tempest, and he once again thought of Feng.
The current situation seems to be the worst-case scenario. However, since Feng wrote the Chapter of fate through the Book of Kael, crafting a game that includes the Abyss, the Wizards’ Realm, and the Tidal World, did he not foresee a Spatial Tempest here?
Previously, he speculated that the Spatial Tempest might have nothing to do with Feng, because he didn’t know that the Treasure Land was also engulfed in the Spatial Tempest. Since the treasure is within the Spatial Tempest, it may indeed be related to Feng’s plan.
If Feng really foresaw all this, and the Spatial Tempest is part of the game he set up, then two certainties can be deduced.
The first certainty: the Treasure Land must be safe.
Frost Iser and Nami Midori both mentioned that Feng was very reluctant when leaving the treasure; it’s clearly very precious. Feng wouldn’t create a situation where the treasure is consumed by the Spatial Tempest. Unless Feng was acting from the moment he put down the treasure, but this doesn’t align with Feng’s personality. Feng has his quirks, but he’s reliable and leaves room for maneuver.
The second certainty: there must be a solution for the current Spatial Tempest.
Under the premise of the first certainty, if the Spatial Tempest is unsolvable, then creating such a large setup is unnecessary.
So, what exactly is the "solution" to the Spatial Tempest?
Feng once told Nami Midori that Angel is the opportunity for her breakthrough. If this is considered part of the setup, then what Nami Midori said might really be possible.
Nami Midori is the key to breaking the game.
Once Nami Midori achieves a legendary breakthrough, she can enter the Treasure Land.
If this speculation is true, then after much contemplation, the matter returns to the initial question: How to help Nami Midori break through?
No matter if the Spatial Tempest was within Feng’s expectations or whether it ultimately has a solution, at least Angel can be certain that he cannot obtain the treasure temporarily.
Thus, filled with regret and deep resentment toward Feng, Angel and Nami Midori waited for the Spatial Tempest to wane and returned to the Vine House from the fixed coordinates.
Upon returning to the Vine House, Nami Midori asked Angel, "What are you planning to do next?"
Angel: "Mr. Feng probably wouldn’t set up an unsolvable game. If the Spatial Tempest is part of his plan, there should be a solution. I want to stay here for a while; may I have your permission?"
Nami Midori nodded, "You may."
Nami Midori had also come to an understanding; since Angel is the opportunity for her breakthrough, she should observe him. Although she still feels some reluctance, a breakthrough is a mystical thing. Angel might be the opportunity, but he can’t help her break through; she must rely on herself.
After speaking, Nami Midori left, leaving behind a vibrant blue ethereal flower outside the Vine House. If Angel needed to contact her, he could do so through the ethereal flower.
After Nami Midori left, Angel quietly stared at a portrait, lost in thought.
...
Outside the Lost Forest.
In the dim forest, Leaf Groot, Lobal, and Speedy were quietly discussing some topics. Cubic flew to the top of a big tree, hiding among the dense leaves, seemingly resting.
Only Dangross stood before the Mist of the Lost Forest, continuously peering inside.
"Mr. Pat has been inside for almost two days now; he won’t be in trouble, will he?"
While Dangross was thinking this, Leaf Groot suddenly came up behind him.
"Aren’t you going to admit you’re worried?" Leaf Groot said with a cunning smile.
Dangross bristled as usual, "I’ve said many times, I’m worried about Master Toby!"
Leaf Groot cast a deep look at Dangross, "I didn’t say you were worried about Mr. Pat, so why are you reacting so strongly?"
Dangross choked on his words, hummed, and turned his hand aside, "I can’t be bothered with you."
After a moment of silence, seeing that Leaf Groot hadn’t moved away, Dangross couldn’t help but ask, "There shouldn’t be any problems inside, right? Will Lord Nami Midori dislike the Alien Clan?"
Leaf Groot chuckled, "I don’t know what the situation is inside. However, Lord Nami Midori shouldn’t dislike the Alien Clan. He doesn’t seem to have any prejudice against humans."
Upon hearing this, Dangross let out a small sigh of relief. However, while sighing, he noticed Leaf Groot looking at him. Hastily, he murmured to himself, "Then Master Toby shouldn’t be in any trouble."
Leaf Groot heard Dangross’s words, smiled slightly, and said nothing.
At this moment, Cubic, resting on the treetop, suddenly said, "The Mist in the depths of the Lost Forest seems to be clearing."
As Cubic’s words fell, all the Elemental Creatures turned their gaze to the distance.
Cubic, Lobal, and Speedy were all wind-type creatures, capable of flying high and observing. Leaf Groot’s stature was tall, enabling him to see far away; only Dangross, a small hand, could see very little.
In Dangross’s anxiousness, Leaf Groot extended a branch toward him, gesturing for him to climb aboard.
Dangross hesitated for a moment but ultimately climbed onto Leaf Groot, reaching the treetop, gazing into the distance.
Cubic wasn’t lying; the Mist deep in the Lost Forest truly began to thin.
As the Mist lightened, a towering vine slowly emerged in their view.
"Lord Leaf, what’s with that vine? Why is it so tall, like it’s piercing into the clouds?" Dangross asked curiously.
But before Leaf Groot could answer, a cool voice emanated from within the Lost Forest.
"That is the Vine Tower."
At the moment the voice arrived, Leaf Groot froze: The voice... it sounds so familiar...
Leaf Groot turned slowly, looking toward the depths of the Lost Forest.
Amidst the thinning Mist, a lush green snake elegantly exposed its form among blooming flowers.