It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

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A pure white bird with an inky tail feather uttered a resounding cry that echoed through the valley, flapping its wings as it soared higher. This clear, resonant cry was mixed with a slightly biting cold breeze, but when it landed on one's shoulders, it didn't feel excessively cold. On the contrary, in this oxygen-deficient altitude, taking a deep breath of the cold air brought a profound sense of clarity and refreshment.

This is probably the voice of freedom.

"It's great to be able to fly..."

Bai Lin, hanging on the extremely cold cliff, sighed. The slope here was steep and the friction was too low. Even with Bai Lin's current physical strength, it would probably be difficult to run directly up the rock face. If she were walking alone, she would probably try to do so, but...

"Woo, sis, are we there yet?"

Obviously, with little Miyuki in tow, if Bai Lin accidentally slipped, it could be a disaster. What if some strange flying monster remained and attacked them? So Bai Lin chose the safer option: holding the little one in one hand and climbing with her two feet and one hand. This way, if anything went wrong, she would be able to handle it more easily.

"You've asked this question hundreds of times. Don't be afraid, we'll be there soon."

"But you've said it many times already!"

This little one seems to be afraid of something, quite afraid of heights. Bai Lin simply thought calmly to Xiao Miyu's words. After all, with her own strength, climbing this kind of rock face would definitely not be a problem, even with one hand.

Logically speaking, since ancient times, whenever there was an activity requiring mountain climbing, there would always be a relatively simple path along the corresponding mountain range, allowing ordinary people to reach the summit and take in the scenery. However, next to this mountain range, whose name Bai Lin didn't know, a lightning bolt from Saint Qili had once struck, completely shattering the mountain there, leaving no trace of a path behind.

The same is true here. Although it was not affected as much due to its distance, it is still a bit difficult to walk on a relatively flat road.

As for why he was heading in this direction, it was mainly because of the oracle of the God of Desolation. Ever since yesterday, whenever Bai Lin approached this direction, he could almost hear the God of Desolation whispering in his ear, clearly trying to guide him in this direction.

Since I have decided to see what this god wants to do, I might as well follow her wishes.

Bai Lin's hands clasped a rock wall, her feet pushed into the wall, and with a push of her waist, she flew upside down, completing a 360-degree turn in the air, and landed safely and gracefully on the ground at the top of the peak. She exhaled, shook the little Miyu in her hand, and said,

"We're here, you can open your eyes now."

Our little wolf girl opened her eyes slightly, like when she closes her eyes in fear at a horror movie, then slowly opens them. It seemed that this way, the fright would last a shorter time. This was probably the first time that Xiao Miyuki showed distrust of Bai Lin's words.

But when she opened her eyes completely, her expression changed several degrees immediately. Her small chestnut eyes were as bright and clear as before, blinking and sparkling.

What greeted her eyes was a beautiful grassland, completely unlike the cold cliffs she had seen before. Green grass blanketed the ground, and the mountains rose in a continuous pattern, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The plain stretched as far as the eye could see, unobstructed by the sunlight. This sense of vastness even extended to the horizon as the altitude increased.

No matter where you are, it's as if you can reach out and touch the beautiful, bright blue sky. Against this backdrop of a clear, clear sky, this expanse of wilderness is filled with an incomparable vitality, stimulating the desire to run freely across this vast grassland.

Even humans might be tempted to let their wild instincts run wild in such a scene. How could little Miyu, with her wolf ears, not be excited? She immediately wanted to jump out of Bai Lin's arms and run off into the distance. But when she did, Bai Lin didn't let go. Instead, he frowned, stopping her in her tracks with a direct action.

She turned around with Xiao Miyu, showed her the broken cliff behind her, and said,

"But don't run around yet. We're still on the edge of a cliff. But if you fall, I'm too lazy to get you back. Just feed it to the eagle."

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

Xiao Miyu's expression immediately returned to the time when she and Bai Lin were hanging on the edge of the cliff. Bai Lin, who saw this scene, felt a little guilty for scaring the child, but more than that, he felt a sense of happiness that came from nowhere.

It feels really good to be able to scare this damn kid.

Walking across this vast grassland, the feeling of having a panoramic view of everything makes one feel at ease. Compared to the woods where Bai Lin was constantly on alert for every movement, this place was much more relaxing. However, she certainly wouldn't let her guard down.

Besides the basic green grass, there were also some seemingly inconspicuous purple flowers growing here. Like wildflowers on the roadside, they grew in clusters all over the ground, but not as densely as the green leaves. Their tenacious vitality was evident in the way they swayed constantly in the cold wind without breaking.

Not long after walking in the wilderness, Bai Lin sensed a sharp presence from a distance. With a single wave of her hand, she grabbed the straying little Miyuki in front of her, then kept a vigilant eye on the direction ahead.

Concentrating her mind, she looked into the distance and saw a small, vague settlement. Its overall structure was mainly made of stone, but if Bai Lin was forced to describe it, she couldn't tell. But that wasn't the point. The point was—

Several sharp auras came from above. Even with Bai Lin's extraordinary vision, she couldn't grasp the other party's specific situation, so she didn't dare to advance for the time being. She just tensed up and was ready to strike at any time.

Perhaps it was the distance, but Bai Lin couldn't tell whether the other person's hostility was directed at her or at the little Miyu in her arms. Or perhaps it was because she didn't sense much hostility from the other person at all. So now Bai Lin didn't know what to do.

The only thing she could be sure of now was that she could not observe any flow of magic power through her divinity, so the objects directed at her were probably flying objects such as arrows.

Chapter 567 Please Get in the Sedan

In that case, Bai Lin, who was almost never hit by flying objects, still had a certain degree of confidence that she could avoid being attacked. However, if she had a choice, she definitely would not want to retreat, but would move forward.

The other party might be a more cautious race, so they're holding us back. Depending on the situation, I'll decide whether to negotiate or confront them directly.

Just as Bai Lin was about to observe the situation for a while before taking another step forward, a sound that made her ears feel itchy rang out from the side of her neck.

"Go ahead, they won't hurt you."

A hollow, melodious sound, floating freely in the wind, rang quietly in Bai Lin's ears in the form of a whisper, making Bai Lin feel uncomfortable all over. She asked the air,

"Huh? Why, are they your believers? Are you so sure?"

"Go forward, they won't hurt you..."

Bai Lin did receive a response after he said this, but it was merely a repetition of the previous one. Over the past few days, Bai Lin had heard this voice several times; it was the guidance of the so-called Wild God.

Every time Bai Lin heard this, she subconsciously wanted to question it. After all, she was somewhat of a nonbeliever. And Bai Lin wondered, even if a believer was a believer, could they really so firmly follow such an illogical oracle? However, the response she received every time was a repetition.

If you are a god, please stop repeating yourself...give me some useful information!

Perhaps sensing Bai Lin's thoughts, the repeated words seemed to carry a force that pushed her body forward slightly. It was like a young girl pushing her boyfriend with a coquettish strength, not causing any irritation, and not even the slightest bit of annoyance.

"Let's move forward..."

"Alright, alright, I get it. Can't we just move forward?"

Bai Lin said this rudely, striding forward calmly. If it were a normal arrow, she could easily dodge it with her eyes closed.

However, as she walked further and further forward, the sharp feeling, although always accompanying her, did not shoot towards Bai Lin. After getting closer, she looked at the sentry tower that was also several dozen meters high, and there were several bows and arrows pointed in her direction.

The people holding bows and arrows, on the other hand, were quite human-like, in the truest sense of the word. Or perhaps, rather, they resembled the Happy Ghosts. They had short, small horns on their heads, similarly patterned on their shoulders, and their bodies were shrouded in a layer of solid-colored fabric, like a veil, which made their generally tall figures appear somewhat indistinct.

Most importantly, they, like Huan Gui, wore masks, though the styles differed significantly. Huan Gui's were masks, while theirs were simply solid-colored designs smeared across a pure white base. The patterns were as simple as a child's scribbles, yet they held a mysterious air, their meaning unknown.

As we approached the settlement, we saw some basic buildings, built primarily of stone, painted with thick lacquer, and decorated in a flat style. In the gap that resembled the village's main entrance, a man in black robes, riding a horse-like mount, stood in front. Around him were a dozen or so people dressed similarly. The leader waved his hand, signaling the guards in the tower to lower their arrows. Then, he and the others dismounted, saluted, and spoke to Bai Lin.

"Respected Desert Walker, welcome. Our tribe has been waiting for you for a long time."

His tone was just like his words, respectful yet steady.

"Waste Walker...are you referring to me?"

After confirming that there was no one around, Bai Lin pointed at himself and answered the other party. The other party nodded and replied,

"Yes, the oracle left by the God of Desolation before her departure mentioned your arrival. And you also carry a trace of her aura. Without a doubt, you are the destined Desolate Walker."

Breath... This kind of thing is really ethereal. But after all, Bai Lin is now dealing with God, so it is understandable that there will be such messy things. She believed the other party's words for the time being, and then said,

"Um, what's the next step? Are you going to let me in? To be honest, I don't really understand what your Lord Wilderness God wants me to do."

The leading man in black also raised his sleeves to the back, bent forward slightly, and said to Bai Lin,

"No matter when you come, or for what purpose, we need to do one and only one thing: to entertain you, our distinguished guest, with our proper etiquette. So if you're interested, please come and rest in our settlement for a while."

Bai Lin was a little undecided. After a moment's reflection, she decided that these people were being sincere. Besides, since it was their first meeting, they had no reason to harm her. After a long journey, a little rest would be a good thing. Just be careful, and everything should be fine.

"Well, please lead the way."

Bai Lin nodded slightly, showing no intention of putting down the little Miyuki beside him, fearing that if something went wrong, the little fellow would be left behind. The other party, having received Bai Lin's instructions, turned aside, leading the dark-colored horse behind him, and walked to both sides.

"Then please get in the sedan chair."

Suddenly, the people who had initially appeared on horseback dispersed to either side of the main entrance. Emerging from behind them was a standard sedan chair, painted matte and even more ornate than the buildings themselves. People who resembled them carried the sedan chair and knelt before Bai Lin.

Eight people wasn't too many, but neither was it too few. Bai Lin had seen grand occasions in his life, but being welcomed in a sedan chair like this was a first. Even though the decor was relatively simple and the overall atmosphere wasn't particularly festive, the sense of respect for him was already evident in the large sedan chair with its dragon carvings.

Bai Lin was suddenly a little frightened. She looked at the man in black clothes next to her. Although she couldn't see his eyes clearly through the mask, he tilted his head slightly, which was clearly indicating that Bai Lin could go up.

Chapter 568 I Don’t Dare to Go Up

Bai Lin didn't dare to go up. She didn't think being carried was a good thing. As a former otaku, she was content to be the center of attention on stage with her own strength, but coming to such a strange place and going through such formalities... she just couldn't accept it.

Being in the spotlight and being respected is one thing, but this is another. She really doesn't think it's comfortable to put others under her. So Bai Lin looked at the leader beside him in a daze and said slowly,

"Is it okay not to take the sedan chair? I'm a little uncomfortable with it."

Oh no, what am I saying? Shouldn't I be more polite? What's with all that cold tone and short sentences? Bai Lin, Bai Lin, are you really putting on airs?

Although Bai Lin's tone and attitude have not been very good since she came to the alien race, and she basically threw cold words in other people's faces, but in this situation, she suddenly paid attention to her tone.

The other party seemed to be stunned for a moment, but soon he straightened his expression and slowly replied,

"Well, then, I'll do as you wish."

Finally, Bai Lin held her little wolf girl and sat on a horse, while the rest of the people led the horses and accompanied Bai Lin. Some of them walked in front, clearing the way for Bai Lin, while others accompanied her on the flanks, separating them from the surrounding onlookers.

The narrow streets were filled with onlookers. Unlike the people who had come to greet him, they were not wearing masks. Bai Lin could clearly see some of them showing a hint of joy on their faces.

The sound of people talking was a little noisy, but it was just loud enough for Bai Lin to hear clearly. He could only barely make out that they were probably discussing him. This made Bai Lin, who was sitting on the horse, feel a little more uncomfortable.

Well, just treat it as going on stage, be natural, they can’t see your expressions anyway.

With this thought in mind, Bai Lin calmed down and looked at the surrounding buildings. From the inside, these plain, somewhat crudely decorated buildings occasionally showed some unique designs. Their decoration did not pursue ornateness, but rather tended to be reliable. Even from a distance, the thickness of the wall material could be seen at a glance.

Considering this is a plateau, perhaps the wind would be a little stronger at night, so this design would be made? Bai Lin speculated.

All in all, the fact that there were so many people gathered in a settlement on such a plateau, but the scale was not too large, made Bai Lin feel a little weird, and also made him have some associations with the past.

Moreover, riding on a high horse and being discussed by others and parading through the streets also made her think of some images.

The streets are primarily filled with rock and soil, but you can easily spot green grass and small purple flowers growing along the sides. This is a plateau, after all, so it would be a bit strange to go to the extra trouble of planting greenery.

As Bai Lin was aimlessly scanning the street, something suddenly caught her eye. It was a large tree, a towering purple pine of the same species she had seen before, but its size didn't seem like what a tree should be.

This, this must be thirty meters, right? No, it must be forty meters.

Seeing its size, Bai Lin instinctively reached up to measure it. But what astounded her wasn't just its height, but also the expanse of its lush branches and leaves. The horizontal branches, bearing those profound purple leaves, seemed to block out the sun, draping down in both directions, creating a strange scene. It felt as if the tree was another world, another world beyond.

You know, pine trees are primarily tall, and their ability to grow horizontally and root-wise is far inferior to that of banyan trees, which develop in multiple directions. But the current situation was clearly beyond Bai Lin's comprehension.

Strings of wind chimes, strung from string, were interspersed throughout the trunk of this enormous pine tree, their gentle, crisp chimes tinkling in the wind. Wind chimes hung in front of a doorway often accompanied the sound of visitors' footsteps, but hung on this tree, they blurred its form. The branches and leaves seemed frozen, deeply sunken into the surrounding space. It was as if the tree, with its wind chimes, wasn't a tree itself, but a doorway to the other side.

Different from this world, yet blending in with it, it didn't deliberately draw others closer or touch it. But the aura it exuded was mysterious, imbuing people with an inexplicable sense of peace. This subtle feeling was truly irresistible.

As Bai Lin gazed at the pine tree, she suddenly felt a strange itching sensation at her waist, followed by a stream of purple light. The deity's fan bone, as if possessed by a spirit, flew out of Bai Lin's bag, surrounded by tiny dots of purple light. Furthermore, something else flew out without Bai Lin's control: the tip of the Dragon Spear, which she had recently used.

The spear tip seemed to be controlled by an invisible string, swishing through the air in a curve, bypassing Bai Lin's hand as she tried to stop it, and merging with her shield. Suddenly, intense heat erupted right under Bai Lin's eyes. She subconsciously shielded her eyes with her hands, her mind filled with thoughts:

It's all over now.

The temperature of the ember flame would gradually increase as the resentment within Bai Lin's body deepened. Even if Bai Lin used it with a good heart, it would still be extremely hot. If he suddenly used it in this situation, the heat wave and the resulting explosion would likely inadvertently affect many people nearby.

But two seconds later, the expected explosion and screams didn't arrive. Bai Lin slowly opened her eyes and saw the flames on the spear, as if drawn by an invisible black hole, very gently and continuously sent into the mist beneath the giant purple pine.

A painful dragon roar echoed from above. Clearly, there were still screams, but they weren't from passersby, but from Kronos. Before long, the seemingly inexhaustible fire of the dragon's resentment was drained away. The refined spear also transformed into a clean form, lifted by a transparent force and thrown towards Bai Lin.

Chapter 569 Sunset Ordinary Things

Bai Lin casually reached out and took the spear, somewhat bewildered. This time, when he summoned the spear, surprisingly, not even a single ember flame touched him? Instead of the expected pain, Bai Lin suddenly felt like something was missing.

Although he didn't know what was happening, if Kronos was really sent away, Bai Lin could only say that he had died a good death!

But right now, it wasn't time to worry about whether Kronos lived or died. The purple pine's shadow absorbed all of the ember flames, yet it remained incredibly calm, as if absorbing this magic power was a perfectly normal occurrence, like drinking a glass of water. Not even a trace of the restless magic could be felt.

Suddenly, thousands of wind chimes hanging on the trees began to ring at the same time. They rang one after another, neither hurriedly nor too slowly, mixed with the sound of fluttering leaves, sending a breath of peace, freshness and refreshing air in all directions.

The ringing of the bells gradually grew louder with the wind, and although people clearly felt as if something was about to happen, they could not muster the slightest desire to escape. They simply stood there and watched the events unfold, focusing solely on this one thing but without any anticipation, watching, yet as if not watching.

They are an unwanted audience, or perhaps just part of a still, static backdrop. Except for the world beneath the pine tree, it seems to have fallen into stillness, their eclipse serving to highlight the momentary rainbow sky.

Just like a soaring concerto, there is always a longed-for ending, and the final crisp sound of wind chimes also quietly arrived. From that moment on, Bai Lin, who seemed to have fallen into a state of confusion, suddenly woke up.

She unconsciously glanced at her fingers and gave them a brief squeeze, feeling as if her body were imbued with boundless energy. Even within her heart, a raging fire of activity and forward movement ignited. This fire wasn't radical, like the morning sun in everyday life, warming without being piercing. It lifted her spirits, restoring her motivation and energy.

Everyone around seemed to have similar feelings and reactions. Just as they were still pondering this feeling, the black-clothed masked man who had taken the lead in welcoming Bai Lin suddenly shouted to the front,

"Lord Aragami!"

His shout finally woke up everyone except Bai Lin. They all turned their gazes in the same direction, and even Bai Lin, who was not very sensitive to this name, followed their gaze and looked forward.

The floor-length black robe was tinged with warm tones like dusk, yet ignited like flames from the hem, freely smearing the pure black curtain. These two simple colors strangely formed an aesthetic painting that reminded Bai Lin of the quintessence of traditional Chinese ink painting, but with a slight difference: less calm and more fantastical.

The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it's only near dusk. The most vibrant and colorful time of the day, approaching night, naturally offers a boundless spectacle. And those shrouded in boundless splendor naturally possess a dignified aura that transcends the boundless scenery.

The man didn't look old, and could even be described as cute. However, his eyes, the color of the setting sun, evoked a solemn and mysterious charm. Those clear, translucent eyes reflected the myriad phenomena of the world: his thoughts, his knowledge, everything.

Her long hair flowed freely without any accessories, and she didn't look carefully dressed up. It just hung down naturally, but it didn't look messy at all. Her pure black hair blended naturally into the dusk on her shoulders, appearing to be the same color as the sky and the earth.

Although this appearance seemed a bit younger and more beautiful than the statues he had seen before, Bai Lin could be 100% sure that the person standing in front of him was none other than the God of Wilderness himself.

She towered over the heavens and earth, yet blended in with them. As the pinnacle of living beings, she presented herself to this world without appearing to be a surprise. This was the primary reason why Bai Lin and the others initially failed to notice anything unusual happening around them.

Even though she had descended into this world as a deity, she stood beside the crowd with a faint smile. Despite her immense beauty, if one didn't focus their gaze on her, they wouldn't notice that such a deity had quietly descended upon them.

Sunsets are commonplace, yet we often fail to see or find this fleeting moment of beauty, a scene that blends the ordinary with the beautiful.

Suddenly, the people around knelt down in a large group. They sincerely placed their fingers and upper bodies flat and kowtowed to the god with the appearance of a young girl. Only Bai Lin looked at the God of Wilderness with a confused face. Mi Yu in her arms was even more confused. She looked at Bai Lin and asked,

"Sister, should we kowtow too?"

The volume of this sentence was not too low. At least, in this not-so-large space, some people could still hear it clearly. Bai Lin's face suddenly turned pale. At this moment, her mind was full of "Why did this stupid wolf cub have to be so tongue-tied at this moment?" She was about to say something to save the situation, but the wild god standing under the tree took up residence in Bengbu first.