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The War Goddess turned around in surprise, her pleasant face showing an expression of bewilderment. She rapidly raised her head, peering into the distance.

In the high sky above, amidst the swirling clouds and mists, lurked a great ferocious bird enveloped in a halo of light. It was petrified, its eyes locked onto the massive figures below, its body shivering uncontrollably like a sieve. Though the ferocious bird was large in size, its expansive wings unfurled to a span of nearly seven or eight meters. Brilliant rune lights danced across it, radiating in a dazzling display. Its aura was exceptional!

However, no matter how the War Goddess tried to call her mount, it refused to budge, frozen in mid-air.

"My apologies for the unworthy spectacle," she said.

The War Goddess bit her lip. Her beautiful eyebrows arched in annoyance.

All because of that bratty child named Tu Wa Zi. What was all that nonsense about a flower being prettier than a dog's tail? He garbled so many things at once that it left her feeling flustered. Up until now, the phrase "dog's tail flower" was still echoing in her mind, causing her to forget this detail.

Though the Five-Colored Phoenix was a rare species of the ancient times, it paled in comparison to the Nether King python or the Three-eyed Raven. They were not equals.

Even among the ancient species, there were gradations. The Five-Colored Phoenix was among the higher middle-ranking species. It was impressive, yes, but still far from the zenith reached by the likes of the Nether King python.

A mature Nether King python was a powerful being that could easily hunt Suan Ni or the rare Nme-Headed Lion. Its might was such that it could even hold its own against certain Pure Blood Ferocious Beasts. It was truly formidable.

Not to mention the Three-eyed Raven, its body coursing with the potency of pure blood.

The intimidating pressure their bodies radiated resembled an ocean of tides, constantly swirling the surrounding forest, englobing the entire mountain ' range. It was really exaggerated, and for the same kind of creatures, the area was like a forbidden area.

Even the War Goddess herself was trembling inside. It took everything she had to suppress the surprise she felt.

The next moment she leapt upward, her body transformed into a stream of light as she soared hundreds of meters to land on the back of the Five-Colored Phoenix.

She originally thought that the ancient bird merely needed some comfort and reassurance to muster the courage to leave. However, the bird remained paralyzed as if it had been truly terrified out of its wits.

"Young man, could you possibly ask these two beasts of your village to let my mount leave?" the War Goddess asked from the back of the Phoenix. Her voice was crisp and clear as she turned to look at Tu Wa Zi.

"About that…I can't say for sure," Tu Wa Zi scratched his head sheepishly and responded with an embarrassed smile.

The rules only obey the orders of Willow God, and their status is above them.

On the rugged rock, the Three-eyed Crow seemed to sense something, casually glancing at the Five-Colored Phoenix. Then, devoid of any emotion, it let out a small crow.

Little Black did the same.

Instantly, the oppressive force, like the sea, retreated, and the Five-Colored Phoenix sighed in relief, as if having been pardoned.

"Thank you," the War Goddess said, clenching her fists in a gesture of gratitude.

As her voice faded, the Five-Colored Phoenix unfolded its wings and transformed into a brilliant, multicolored light, swiftly departing from the area…

"Truly, the War Goddess lives up to her name. She crossed ninety thousand kilometers just to recruit someone. Even after being rejected again, she's still so generous and magnanimous. In such boldness, even we men are outdone!" Around them, those who had witnessed everything couldn't help but gasp in admiration. They deeply respected her magnanimity, noting the straightforward and grand impression she left.

Many male cultivators couldn't help but wail at their loss and fell silent, wishing they could catch up with the War Goddess and console her.

"Little Dot, isn't Deer Academy good enough? Why do you insist on joining Heaven Mending Pavilion?"

Tu Wa Zi tilted his head, feeling somewhat pained as well.

The smile of the young woman earlier had a peculiar beauty and aura that caused a rare acceleration in his heartbeat and blush in his face.

The features of her spirited and gallant face, those deep and sparkling eyes, unknowingly stormed into this young boy's heart, stirring his tiny heart.

"Little Dot, tell your big bro, is there something fishy going on in the Heaven Mending Pavilion? Any astonishing treasures or something, that you can only acquire by joining?"

Tu Wa Zi piqued an eyebrow.

It seemed that teenage boys were just as fickle as flirtatious girls, so easily swayed by the new and forgetful of the old, returning to his own 'profession' after exchanging just a few sentences.

His eyes flickered with an intense sparkle-if it really was as previously mentioned, he wouldn't mind taking a few extra spoils for his troubles.

"I don't know."

Little Dot looked a bit bewildered, shaking his head.

He answered truthfully that he wanted to join the Heaven Mending Pavilion simply because he found the name more pleasing to the ear.

Being so young and still so vain, let me tell you, the name and such are secondary.

I still think you should choose Deer Academy. Opting for a choice radically different from your preferences might have a larger impact on your future."

Tu Wa Zi patted Little Dot on the shoulder, speaking profoundly from the stance of someone who had been there before.

Finishing his words, he turned his gaze back to the large clans.

Black Gold still wasn't fully gathered, that was the real issue!

"Young man, the quantity of a million kilos of Black Gold is really too much who would carry that much around? It can't be eaten or drank, is it possible to use other things instead?"

Someone asked with a bitter face, meanwhile internally cursing all his clansmen who had made a move before, even wishing to find their bodies in the forest and give them a good beating.

Why show off your superiority out of boredom?!

Isn't it better to ensure a safe passage to the Heaven Mending Pavilion and each go their own way? Now look, you guys died easily, they have to bleed a lot before they can leave this place.

"Well, that works!"

Tu Wa Zi thought for a moment, nodded his head, feeling that the person's suggestion made sense, indeed no one would carry a million kilos of Black Gold on them.

In the end, Tu Wa Zi and Gu Chen straight up plundered all the attendees of the tribes.

One by one they were upended, and everything was collected from them, some even had their robes stripped off their bodies.

Tsk tsk tsk, not bad, these clothes are definitely top-notch in terms of craftsmanship and material, it's just a bit too thin, it'll probably be hard to withstand the cold in the deep winter!"

Tu Wa Zi spoke as if he was an expert.

In reality, he didn't understand clothes at all, he just stripped off whatever felt comfortable to touch.

A group of geniuses, now stripped down to their loincloths, were seething but didn't dare vent their frustration. One by one their faces turned beet red, almost to the point of giving themselves internal injuries from holding their anger in.

The material of these clothes was made from the rare and expensive Flame Rabbit Fur, which can generate heat on its own, both warm and hot. No matter how severe the winter, wearing it gives one the comfort of basking in the sunlight, as if every corner of the cold will turn into spring.

Moreover, if the surrounding temperature is too high, it can absorb the heat, providing a cooling effect, a real gem for feeling warm in winter and cool in ' summer.

Naturally, such clothes are extremely expensive. Even within their clans, only the direct and core descendants are privileged to wear them.