Chapter Eighteen: Holy Tree

He first obtained the tree from an old run down shrine he came across one day during a training trip. Originally it was simply a dead tree without even a single leaf on its branches. At the time felt sorry for it that it was abandon by the people who called themselves its worshipers. Then out of nowhere as he was petting the tree light burst out of his body. After the light faded it was gone so Haoyu returned. When happened he just wrote it off as some weird occurrence after all hasn't normal himself. It will not be until the day he awoken his familiar that he would see the tree once more. Once that happened Haoyu learned to enter the space within his devil core which served as his heart. When he made it inside of his devil core a massive expanse of land ,that seemed to go on forever, is what greeted me. The world was split in two halves each representing his devil and Buddhist natures.

To satisfy his curiosity about this world Haoyu decided quickly to take a look around to see what all there is. A hour later in the Buddhist section of his core he finally came across the tree from before. It had since grew to the point that it stretch toward this sky. It's branches went from their original lifeless grey to a healthy brown full of vitality. As the leaves that had long disappeared not only did they return but also became a bright gold color. The leaves seemed to be releasing a holy aura full of life and power at the same time. When he first saw it Haoyu thought that maybe the tree absorbed some of his power thus bring it to where it is today. Still he decided to ask his father about it to see if he can remove it and plant it somewhere else.

Qin Chao: Listen son that tree can no longer be separated from you anymore otherwise it will vanish forever. The reason for this is because it has become you sacred treasure.

Qin Chao then went on to explain that in west paradise where all who have become Buddha live there is something called a sacred treasure. This treasure are either living creatures or objects that have been bathed in their Buddhist auras. As a result these treasures will hold properties that are similar to their masters. In Haoyu's case it is his overwhelmingly powerful life force. His father also explained that since the tree came from a divine sight it has another trait. It actually has the power to purify anything and then turn it into energy for Haoyu to use. As time went on Haoyu made a few discoveries in regards to his tree. One is that it's leaves are so filled with a holy aura that it harm devils by just being in their presence. Two that it can actually be used by normal humans to help cure disease as well as heal wounds. Lastly is that although it can not talk the tree does in fact have sentience. Haoyu would often feel it trying to communicate with him ,and from what his dad said the tree spirit is still immature. Ever since Haoyu has taken care of it and would even visit it at times.

As for why he came today it is because after his fun with Raynare, Haoyu could feel the tree calling out to him. Sensing it's call Haoyu decided to go check it out later before going to sleep and spending time with everyone. When he arrived at the tree Haoyu could sense something had changed in it. Before it was simply filled with vitally and holy aura ,but now it also has light radiating from everywhere. If he had to compare it to something then it would be comparable to the light used by high-ranking angels. It even has a purity only seen in a seraph.

Haoyu: Looks like I can no long just call you the tree anymore so maybe it is about time I give you a name my holy tree.

When Haoyu finish his sentence the holy tree let out a light as if telling him just how excited it was to get a name. Haoyu sunk into a deep thought considering everything possible that could be a good name for it. The more he thought ,the harder he felt it was to come up with a good name for the tree. Then finally the idea hit him the perfect name although it may seem a bit obvious if you think about it.

Haoyu: I got it how about from now on we call you Qingwei which in the language from my father's country meaning light.

Once it had received it's new name Qingwei released a blinding light that connected the heavens and earth. After the light faded Haoyu could feel that it has become even more capable of communication although it can only convey feelings. As watched the light shimmering on it's leaves Haoyu began to consider seeing what other powers he can obtain. He imaged what would happen if he got the power of destruction or even abbadon's power. For now however he will focus on dealing with Kokabiel. He went on to practice using Qingwei's new light ability. After a hour he made a number of discoveries such as the light can be used to form weapons.It can also be embedded into his other skills and weapons. Satisfied with his discoveries Haoyu returned to his body so he can get some sleep. As he laid in his bed thoughts about what will happen later ran through his mind. He mostly wondered how he will find Ingvild so he can heal her. Finally he thought about how was going to seduce Serafall and Gabriel.