Regardless, if the world tree wanted to survive this ordeal, it would have to give its all to stop Sun Mengmeng—or die in the process. 

The entire world shook as a thousand thick roots emerged from the ground like gigantic dragons. The world tree itself morphed into a titanic devil, its branches and leaves twisting to form two thick palms. The devil uprooted itself, inclined its head, and roared up at the sky.

"[Lunarflame Shot]!" Fire-attuned genetic energy burst from Sun Mengmeng's body as her body erupted in flames. She pulled her greatbow taut.

Only a series of afterimages were visible of her hand as she shot countless arrows of black flame of her bow, producing what seemed like a...