It was as if the tree itself was brimming with vitality, far more potent than anything he had ever sensed during his morning meditations.
The energy was pure and untamed, an ancient force that had been growing and evolving for centuries, untouched by human interference. Martin's pulse quickened, but he maintained his calm demeanor, not letting on to the professor what he had just experienced.
"We've dated this one to be over four hundred years old," Professor Johns said, his voice filled with pride. "Its root system alone spans nearly half a mile, and the vitality it exudes is remarkable. We've been studying the chemical composition of the soil, the water sources, and the climate around it, but nothing fully explains why it continues to thrive at such an old age."
