Time rewound to five minutes prior.
In the negative first floor of the underground laboratory, Lu Bu'er stood in front of the huge incubation vessel, his fingers lit with sunlight, touching the trembling Tree of Life. The action made him feel like a doctor about to give a patient an injection. Fortunately, he had done this once before and had become quite adept at it.
Groups of Celestial Beings in charge of security had sealed off the place both inside and out. Officially, this was for his protection, but in reality, they were all worried that he might try something.
Especially Elder Nasir, who was said to be the second in command of the Heavenly Punishment Department. Not only was he powerful and experienced, but his sharp, hawk-like eyes were fixed on Lu Bu'er.
Never straying more than half an inch.