Traveling through the world of beasts, making a living

"Oh my! Oh my God! I never knew the Misty Forest was so dangerous. There's even a fish spirit. I didn't expect him to be so insidious and cunning."

"Whether it's the orcs or the living creatures nowadays, their hearts are no longer as they used to be."

"Okay, stop nagging me. When did these spirit deer appear?"

Mona was also surprised to see the deer flying around her. She stroked the deer's transparent wings with her hands and asked gently:

"Spiritual deer, spiritual deer. Why did you come to help us? Thank you!"

The deer said nothing, but rubbed Mona's palm with its face affectionately, and used its body to signal Mona to follow it to a place!

Everyone was also very surprised. Was the spirit deer trying to show them the way? Mona closed her eyes and carefully felt the direction it was pointing.

That's right, it was the spirit deer leading the way. Then he said to everyone, "Follow them. Be careful on the road. Don't hurt them."

Several people followed the spirit deer, walking forward. Along the way, flowers and plants were in full bloom, and the fragrance was pleasant. As they walked, the flowers, plants, and trees gradually withered and appeared to be withering.

Bai Chen walked over and said to Mona, "Mona! The life here is different from that by the river. It's a little weird. Everyone, be careful."

The four cubs have been silent since they entered the Misty Forest.

Bai Chen was very surprised, then he pulled Meng Meng over and put his palm on the little tuft on Meng Meng's head. He asked with concern.

"Cute kid. You usually talk the most. Why are you so quiet today?"

The cute cub shook his head. With his big, innocent eyes, he said, "Actually, I also listened to the sounds of these animals. The spirit deer and the others brought us here mainly because there's a lava pool ahead."

"Lava pool? What's in it?" Mona looked at the cute baby curiously.

Mengzi scratched his head and said, "I only heard them say words like 'hope', but I don't know the specifics."

"Hey! It would be great if that fellow Bai Ze was here, as he's the one who still listens to Di Ting! But, cute kid, do you think they can understand what we're saying?"

The cute cub walked forward and touched the antlers of the spiritual deer, feeling and communicating with it with his heart.

"They say the lava has taken over that pool of water. They can't drink from it. So their water source has dried up. They're asking us for help."

"So that's how it is." Bai Chen also touched the spirit deer's head.

"Yes. Linglu, I know you can understand. If I ask you something, just nod if it's right, and shake your head if it's wrong, okay?"

The deer nodded obediently. Seeing this, Bai Chen immediately asked, "This magma pool is where you drink water, right?"

A spirit deer nodded. Bai Chen continued, "You helped us cross the river from the fish spirit. You want us to find you water. The river is controlled by the fish spirit, so you can't drink the water, right?"

Another spirit deer nodded. Mona then asked, "So your purpose in helping us is to have us restore this lava pool to its original state? Rather than destroying the fish spirits and reclaiming the river?"

The leading deer nodded again, biting Mona's skirt with its mouth and dragging her forward. As expected, after walking for a while, the temperature kept rising. Everyone was sweating profusely. The surroundings were scorching hot. What appeared before them was indeed a pool of magma.

Although the magma pool is not big, it is red inside, and the water is bubbling and rolling from time to time.

They approached the lava pool cautiously, only to see the smoldering lava, but nothing special. Mona strongly suspected it was a volcanic crater! And an active one at that!

Suddenly, a giant firebird soared from the lava pool, its body ablaze with flames. Everyone tensed up and prepared for battle.

The Fire Bird spoke in human language, "Don't panic. I am the divine beast that guards this pond. The spirit deer led you here because only you can save this land."

Mona stepped forward and asked, "What are we going to do?"

The firebird flapped its wings, and a beam of fire shot towards a nearby boulder. The rock shattered into several pieces, revealing a seed emitting a strange glow. "Plant this seed in the center of the pond, and the land will be revitalized, and the water will return to normal. But someone will have to endure the pain of the burning water."

Everyone looked at each other, and Bai Chen stepped forward, saying, "Let me do it." He rushed towards the center of the pond with the seeds, but was stopped by Chi Yan.

"Bai Chen, let me do it. I've been through trials and tribulations in the Phoenix Clan's volcanic rocks, and even experienced nirvana and rebirth. I believe this little bit of magma can't do anything to me!"

Bai Chen was about to say something when Mona stopped him. "Chi Yan is right. Let him go. He needs experience too. This is a rare opportunity!"

Chi Yan took a deep breath, grasped the seed, and leaped towards the center of the pool. As soon as he landed in the pool, the scorching magma instantly enveloped him. He endured the severe pain and planted the seed with all his strength.

The seed quickly took root and sprouted, and the green vines spread at a speed visible to the naked eye. Wherever they went, the boiling magma gradually cooled down and turned into clear spring water.

As the water in the pond returned to normal, the surrounding trees and flowers revived. Spiritual deer happily ran toward the water, drinking and playing. The firebird circled a few times in the air before disappearing into the pond in a streak of light.

Mona and the others breathed a sigh of relief and were about to leave when the ground beneath their feet suddenly shook violently.

The cute cub's ears twitched, and he shouted, "Oh no! That firebird seems to have been sealed here to suppress the underground demon. Now that the seal has been lifted, the demon is about to awaken!"

Everyone's faces changed, and they immediately took precautions. At this moment, the firebird flew out of the pool, leaving a trail of water and fire in the air!

"Everyone! Sorry, I was only thinking about the creatures on land, and forgot there's a demon trapped under the magma. Now that it's free from the magma, it's about to burst out of the pool. Be careful!"

As the Firebird finished speaking, a dark figure slowly rose from the pool, carrying with it a strong, sinister aura. The demon was enormous, with three eyes, each of which glowed with a faint green light.

"How dare you, tiny creature, ruin my good deeds!" The devil roared, and the sound waves hurt everyone's eardrums.

Mona formed seals with her hands and muttered something. Four rays of light shot out from her hands, and the residual souls wrapped around the four cubs, enhancing their strength. It also prevented them from being taken care of during the battle.

Bai Chen rushed forward first, his nine fluffy tails streaking white light through the air. Jin Jue swung his sword at the demon, only to be easily deflected. Chi Yan erupted in flames, and the demon unexpectedly opened its maw and swallowed the flames, only to grow even more powerful.

"Little one, is this the evil heart?"

"No, everyone be careful!"

At this moment, the cute cub closed his eyes and focused his mind on communicating with the surrounding plants and animals. Soon, countless vines broke through the ground and tightly wrapped around the demon's limbs; the spirit deer also flew up and used their horns to attack the demon.

Seizing this opportunity, Mona soared into the air and unleashed her most powerful spell. A holy light enveloped the demon. The demon struggled in agony. Jin Jue seized the opportunity and swung his sword again, striking the demon's vitals. The demon let out a scream, and its body gradually dissipated.

After the crisis was resolved, everyone collapsed to the ground. After this battle, the land became more vibrant, and Mona and others became legendary, continuing their adventure into the unknown.