C136 Enter the Palace

Ding Yue spent an hour channeling a third of the 'spirit of wood' into the nearly desiccated body of the great willow tree. He proceeded cautiously, knowing that a hasty infusion could overwhelm the tree, potentially causing it to burst—a futile effort that would be.

Once Ding Yue retracted his outstretched hand, he settled into a cross-legged position, closed his eyes