My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2480

"He wants to create a brand-new Celestial Tree."

"A new Celestial Tree?" Clinton asked, puzzled.

Nash nodded, explaining his theory, "A vessel. Once the energy from the four arrays is fully stored, a vessel is needed to absorb all that power. At that point, it might truly rival the strength of the original Celestial Tree.

"Maxim has been working on this plan for nearly a century, so the energy within the arrays right now must be immense."

Huntley confirmed this possibility, "You're right. That reminds me of someone."

"Who?" Nash asked.

"Thresmund. I saw him during the Myriad Immortals Gathering, and at that moment, my magical weapon had an intense reaction."

Clinton was intrigued. "What kind of reaction?"

Huntley pulled out his Seven Star Pearls. "These pearls can block almost any power created by the Celestial Tree. But when I was near Thresmund, they reacted in a way they never had before. It was almost as if they feared him."

"Feared him?" Nash and Clinton exchanged glances.

Huntley voiced his suspicion, "The spirits within the Seven Star Pearls are from my family. They wouldn't react to any living being. So, there's only one explanation—Thresmund is no longer truly alive."

As Nash considered Huntley's words and remembered Maxim's request, the pieces began to fall into place. "I understand now."

Clinton and Huntley looked at him, waiting for an explanation. Nash continued, "Thresmund is likely the vessel. Maxim must be aware of Thresmund's condition. I've heard rumors that he can absorb the power of immortal spirits.

"So, Maxim has been storing vast amounts of celestial power and plans to transfer it all to Thresmund. If that happens, Thresmund could become a man-made Celestial Tree, rivaling the original one."

"That's fine," Nash replied. "As long as you're willing to help us stop Maxim's plan."

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"Cheers!"

In a private room at a restaurant, a group had gathered together. Besides Kalo, Anox, Chevy, and Teresa, Enid and Marino were also present.

Teresa stood up, holding her glass of juice up high. "Let's congratulate Anox, Enid, and Mar for making it to the top six!"

"Congratulations!" everyone echoed.

Anox smiled and nodded. "I have to thank my little brother here for going easy on me. Otherwise, Kalo would've taken me down for sure."