Kitsune Saiguu’s technique had indeed successfully trapped the scattered Filth, but dissolving this darkness followed the same principle as flood control—ultimately, channeling was better than blocking, and this was only a temporary measure to address the immediate crisis.
On the other hand, the Sacred Sakura warding method proposed by Makoto utilized the tree’s own ability to participate in the material cycle, integrating purification capabilities into it.
Against Filth, its effects weren’t immediate, but it excelled in its steady, continuous operation.
Clearly, combining the two plans was the optimal solution currently achievable: first, the Sacred Sakura would gather the pollution, then the technique would suppress any outbursts, and finally, the Authority of purging would dissolve the darkness.
“Let’s first deal with the part already bound to the ground, then we’ll try to place the Ward and connect it with the technique.
Is that alright?” Makoto asked for Clementine’s opinion.
Clementine was in a very obliging mood and nodded, “A small matter, leave it to me.” She looked up at the large tumor-like mass before her and took two steps forward to close the distance.
Then, with her footing as the center, a circle of golden thunder arcs erupted, hovering in mid-air as if drawing a circle to fix herself and her target within a single space.
Immediately after, the ring split into two, moving to the upper and lower positions respectively.
The two ring-shaped objects faced each other from the air and the ground, and the trajectory of the thunder rings left behind a golden light screen that felt substantial, forming a relatively enclosed thunder field.
After taking a moment to ensure nothing within the thunder field would be damaged, Clementine snapped her fingers, and a golden rain began to fall across the entire area without warning.
Only upon closer inspection would one realize it wasn’t rain at all, but fine, silk-like threads of lightning.
The Jinliu rain struck the pollution bound by the array; every contact was like a sharp knife cutting through tofu, slicing golden fissures into the wriggling black mass.
After a few breaths, the lightning rain seemed to find its direction.
The raindrops that were originally falling vertically in mid-air also turned under their master’s will, stretching their bodies into thunder needles that shot out, riddling the black mass like a sieve.
Black gas leaked continuously from the holes, and the leaked portions were quickly pierced by Jinliu, returning to nothingness.
Before long, the pollution polymer that had been struggling with its last strength vanished into thin air.
Makoto first lavished Clementine’s move with various praises, then he asked thoughtfully, “This doesn’t seem to be the same method you used last time?” “If it exploded here, the cave would definitely collapse, so I switched to a different technique.
In truth, how the technique is expressed isn’t the point; the Electro Element infused with the Authority of purification is itself the medium for my purging.” “I see, how reliable.” On the other side, Kitsune Saiguu was quite surprised by this move from the Thunder Dragon.
Using large-scale spells that could be activated without prerequisites and strange Electro Element, while also possessing a special ability that could counter Filth to a certain extent—this person’s level was truly overpowered.
Recalling Makoto saying the other was a friend he picked up by chance, Kitsune Saiguu only felt that the entire situation had an indescribable air about it.
Seeing the atmosphere across from her becoming a bit strange, she had to take the initiative to bring the conversation back.
“Wait, since a single technique can purify these things, why not just set up a technique here to be activated repeatedly?
That would solve everything.” “Hmm?
Are you asking me?” Hearing this, Clementine looked back at Kitsune Saiguu.
“That sort of thing is impossible.
My techniques cannot be preserved for long without my control.
To put it in terms you can easily understand, your techniques use incantations and words of power as a medium to condense energy and cast spells, whereas my casting unit is myself.
Therefore, all technical products of my spells cannot leave me.” “As for that cherry tree, its working principle involves absorbing my Elemental Power and making it part of its operation, which is why it can keep the special ability attached to my Elemental Power active indefinitely.” “If I stayed here forever, casting the spell a few more times would be fine.
But for a facility that needs long-term maintenance, relying on a single person to keep it running is far too unstable.
I can’t guarantee that I can always cast spells with the same efficiency, and I certainly can’t guarantee that I won’t die.” “By comparison, something that can ensure its effectiveness through regular maintenance is more reliable.
Maintenance only requires the corresponding technology, and technology can be passed down, but a specific person cannot.” “Of course, within my capability, I will come to help if extra magical support is needed.” Having received an unexpectedly thoughtful answer, Kitsune Saiguu felt the other was even easier to talk to than she appeared, and she couldn’t help but wonder for a moment if she was falling for some kind of scheme.
During the gap in their conversation, Makoto had already planted the branch broken from the Thunder Sakura at Tenshukaku.
As divine power flowed, the thin sprout quickly took root and branched out, growing into the shape of a seedling.
The Thunder Sakura seedling remained rooted in the Ley Lines as its branches and leaves gradually unfurled.
New leaves glowing with purple light overlapped, their stems and leaves at the tips faintly connected to the spell Kitsune Saiguu had previously laid down.
Using the purple Magatama in the array as a medium, dots of golden light jumping between the leaves spread into the formation on the ground along the circuit of the incantation.
This unintentional change seemed to strengthen the formation’s effect.
The three of them tested it repeatedly and found no issues with the arrangement, finally putting their minds at ease.
Under the push of divine will, the Thunder Sakura accelerated its growth once more.
The seedling’s form expanded rapidly, the gears of time turning faster for it, and before long, it had grown into a tree of significant size.
The divine power attached to the Thunder Sakura became even clearer, to the point where the other two powers might be overlooked if not carefully distinguished.
The lightning flowed quietly, illuminating the cave that was originally not very bright.
Specks of purple and gold occasionally flashed brighter than usual, making the object look more like a beautiful scenery created by a god than a sacred tree for suppression.