A tree.

"So kids, be prepared for our hunting trip. Bring all sorts of things you think you will need for the trip, be it camp gear or different clothes. Tomorrow we set off."(Aizen).

"Dad. Will this count as a mission too?"(Zu Ling).

"Of course daughter, this hunting trip is also a test for everyone principally for you that will need to hunt on of 10.000 years old."(Aizen).

"10.000? Shouldn't this be her third ring?"(Oscar).

"it is of course."(Aizen).

"So why???"(Oscar).

"Because if some have-"(Aizen).

Then I gave them the same explanation I give to Tang San and the grandmaster. About how your physical and mental strength can help you absorb better rings than the optimal configuration, how they could do it too if their bodies are strong enough.

My theory astounded most people present, and I didn't shy away at pointing that advantage people with beast type martial soul like Zu Ling, Min Ren, Dai MNubai, Zhu Zhuqing could more easily train their bodies to absorb better soul rings, while the support types who generally had weaker bodies had a way more difficult way.

Oscar seemed more motivated than ever, and Rong Rong still had that thoughtful expression on her face, the fact that Oscar may be one of the most talented support types literally shocked her out of her high horse.

This trip will be also a good thing I am planning on letting the [Titan Giant Great Ape] fiasco still happen, as much as I like these kids, they are way too lax in their training. And while that would be welcome in a place of peace, we are ina cultivation world show stupid that is that doesn't even need to be said.

Of course, I won't let any permanent harm come to them. but the reality check will do some good to them. Besides, it will also give a boost to their teamwork skills. It may sound a bit cruel when you think about it, but this is a cultivation world, their societal norms are way different, to begin with.

The Kids didn't waste time though, they swiftly prepared their things just ready for the big expedition of tomorrow. Some were fearful, some were anxious. But in general, they were pretty much pumped up for the hunt.

I was just relaxing with Allessa in our new home waiting for the next day.

The next day quickly came, and everyone was prepared and ready for it. Flander told them the location where they would meet with vice-principal Zhao Wuji and disappeared. The kids quickly organized themselves and went to their destination.

Their organization was pretty memorable to some brats. I was particularly proud of my daughter putting order when they start some discussion that was going too far. I am happy on seeing she is making some really good friends here, Min Ren became particularly good friends with her... Hmmm, my father's senses are tingling and this normally can't mean anything good. I guess I will need to give the birds and the bees talk to Zu Ling very soon...

They soon arrived in the city. But I am not that much patience today, so I just sent the arrogant bastards that would cause a commotion flying away back to their schools, not in the mood to hear their arrogant young master bullcrap.

Everyone sat at the table and started eating, I just thought of having a little world with them before disappearing again. Suddenly appearing on the table I started talking.

"Sup students."(Aizen).

Fatty got a scare and almost spit everything he was stuffing himself with, the others were surprised too. My daughter evens started coughing a little bit.

"Well, I have just come here to give some last minutes rules ok."(Aizen).

"First: I don't want any of you wanting killing Soul beasts, you fo course can defend yourself, but I don't want you to kill something just because it appeared before you. Second: You can hunt for food, but I don't want anything going to waste. Zhao Wuji is competent enough to help you all on that part. Third: Be careful and work as a group, me and Allessa will be looking and we will give a reward depending on your performance. Understood?"(Aizen).

"Understood."

"Good. Now I wish everyone good luck and a good hunt. Be safe kids."(Aizen).

After that id disappeared back to my house, Allessa was there waiting for me.

"So how it went?"(Allessa).

"Pretty good, I am sure they will be okay."(Aizen).

"Ah, almost forgot. Here are some of the metals you asked me about before... Be careful some of those are really difficult to get and are pretty volatile too, some explosions are almost the norm. I know it won't kill you, heck it maybe won't even damage you. But being careful can't hurt anyone."(Allessa).

"Sure. You know I am careful-"(Aizen).

At that moment I felt something... Something completely different and otherworldly. Apparently, some of my oldest probes found something.. Something with a similar chakra with me... something exuberating Mokuton chakra like I never felt before... It was... Divine. The moment my probe found it and sent its feedback back to me I felt the need to see it...

"Honey, What is wrong?"(Allessa).

"Allessa... An older probe of mine found something... something strange and ancient exuding huge amounts of mokuton chakra... I need to check it. Can you keep an eye on the kids to make certain that nothing permanent happens to them... Take care of Zu Ling will you."(Aizen).

"Of course I will. Be sure to stay safe honey... I Love You."(Allessa).

"I love you too."(Aizen).

Giving a long and passionate kiss to Allessa I opened my wings and with a flap, I was there. When I arrived I immediately felt it, such huge and ancient energy... It was like an existence superior to everything was there, and even if it didn't asked me to bow I feel the urge to do it. What was most impressive was how much Mokuton type energy it was emanating... It was outrageous... It was infinity.

But strangely that energy felt way too compatible with me like I was to be part of it, I don't find it surprising seeing as I was literally born a Senju have a [Sage Body] and possibly one of the highest levels of mokuton in history... My connection with trees is something more than just physical at this point... so you could say I even felt that presence in my soul.

And when I looked at it, I finally understood why I felt everything like that. Why such a presence was affecting so much someone like me. I finally understood everything because I am looking at [Yggdrasil].