Chapter 144 The White Dragon's Lair

Third Person's POV

Its massive trunk stretched high into the heavens and resembled a titanic vine twisting its way upward.

Yet, despite its enormity, Nyx still couldn't make out its branches or leaves from so far away.

But she knew its size well. Legends claimed that a single branch of the World Tree was vast enough to accommodate entire cities the size of Scarlet Hollow.

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And upon those colossal branches resided the rulers of the elves—the High Elves.

Nyx slowed her flight as her thoughts drifted toward the World Tree and its connection to the High Elves.

It was not through peace or superior bloodlines that they had claimed the tree as their own. No, they had seized it through sheer and undeniable power over a hundred thousand years ago.

Since then, they have ruled over all elven races and established the World Tree as their dominion.

Though other elven sub-races and even certain outsiders were allowed within their cities as many of them had become bustling trade hubs, this privilege was extended only to the native races of Bloom Haven and the humans of the Dark Star Continent.

Nyx's gaze lingered on the distant World Tree as she soared through the sky, her mind heavy with memories of ancient conflicts and the immense power still rooted within its towering branches.

Her destination, however, was far beyond the World Tree and toward the southern reaches of the Bloom Haven Continent which was not far from her current location.

As she neared her goal, she slowed down her pace, and her dark wings cut through the air with deliberate grace.

The urgency that had driven her earlier now gave way to caution for she knew the dangers that awaited her in this unfamiliar land.

It was better that no one knew about her visit to this continent. She was not afraid of anyone but mindlessly engaging in conflict was not in her list of hobbies.

Below her stretched a dense tropical jungle and its canopy formed a sea of emerald green.

The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming flowers, and the distant roar of water grew louder with every passing moment.

Finally, she arrived at her destination. She was hovering high in the sky above the jungle as her eyes fell upon the sight before her.

It was a waterfall of unimaginable scale, a colossal cascade so wide that its edges disappeared into the horizon.

The sheer volume of water was staggering as its thunderous roar echoed like the heartbeat of the continent itself.

Even Nyx who was a being of immense power felt a rare flicker of awe as she gazed upon The Lifespring Falls which was the lifeline of almost half of the beings of the Bloom Haven Continent.

The waterfall's source was hidden high above and beyond the veil of clouds that shrouded its peak.

From her vantage point, it seemed as though the heavens themselves were pouring into the world below.

The afternoon sun broke through the mist and cast golden rays that danced across the water's surface and created rainbows that arched like bridges over the chasm.

The water that poured down after its mighty descent split into countless rivers that snaked through the land and nourished nearly half of the continent.

She turned her head and saw those wide rivers snaking across the jungle and the distant plains. It seemed similar to the blood vessels of a humanoid body and in this case, the body was the continent itself.

Nyx sighed as her thoughts momentarily drifting to the stories she had heard of this place.

The Lifespring Falls was more than just a natural wonder as it was a symbol of life, mystery, and power for the denizens of this continent.

With a flick of her wings, she ascended toward the clouds. This time her movements were slow and deliberate as she masked her presence and ensured that not even the slightest trace of her aura escaped.

Even the birds that flitted through the air didn't notice her as she passed by them.

The clouds here were unlike the perpetual gloom of the Blood Veil Continent.

They shimmered with a faint, prickling energy and their vaporous tendrils brushed against her skin when she zoomed through them.

Though the sensation was sharp and deadly for a normal being, it was harmless to a being of her strength.

As she emerged above the cloud layer, the waterfall's true scale became even more apparent. Its height seemed infinite with its source still hidden from her view.

The fall mountain was a world unto itself. It was a vertical expanse teeming with life and mystery.

Barren stretches of rock gave way to lush grottos where vines coiled like serpents around ancient stone.

Caves dotted the cliffside with their interiors glowing with bioluminescent crystals and hidden treasures.

Each niche seemed to house its own unique ecosystem and it was a testament to the waterfall's role as a cradle of life.

For the mortals who lived below, the Lifespring Falls was a source of wonder and reverence.

The elves and druids who dwelled in the jungle often spoke of scaling its height and dreamed of the secrets that lay beyond the clouds.

But Nyx knew such dreams were futile. Only beings like her who were connected to the heavens and were called Heaven Connection beings by the whole world knew the truth and secret of the waterfall's mysteries.

The Lifespring Falls was not just a natural wonder but it was also a place of immense elemental energy.

Hidden within its cliffs were rare treasures and unique lifeforms and each was more extraordinary than the last.

Yet, these treasures came at a cost. The waterfall's beauty was matched only by its danger.

Many had ventured into its depths, lured by the promise of riches only to meet their end in its treacherous embrace.

Nyx continued her ascent and her eyes continued to scan the fall mountain until she spotted a massive overhang cliff jutting out from the waterfall.