Siming Divine Monarch

The colors of the remaining two pillars of light continued to change, quickly turning orange. One of them stopped once it became orange, and a seductive figure slowly emerged within it.

The first thing that caught the eye was a pair of slender jade legs, clad in emerald green embroidered shoes. Above them were graceful curves lightly wrapped in gauze, with nine emerald green little snakes coiled around her shoulders. Finally came a breathtakingly beautiful face—phoenix eyes brimming with spring, crimson lips like fire, every frown and smile carrying a soul-stealing charm.

Nine-Headed Giant Serpent Xiangliu pays respects to Lord. Her voice was soft enough to melt the bones, and the cleavage at her chest was faintly visible as she bowed.

Xiao Yun felt his heart race. Fortunately, he was currently covered by the Sword Immortal Spirit Body, or he might have made a fool of himself on the spot. He forced himself to remain calm and checked her War Spirit information:

[Legendary War Spirit: Great Sage of the Demon Race * Nine-Headed Giant Serpent * Xiangliu]

[Attribute: Wood]

[Class: Mage]

[Level: 1 (Maximum 160)]

[Traits: Poison Control, Innate Charm, Nine-Headed Spirit Body]

[Skills: Serpent God's True Form, Petrifying Light, Poison Mastery, Wood Spirit Root]

He said calmly, "Great Sage Xiangliu, no need for formalities. Please stand aside and wait for the rest of our companions."

Xiangliu clearly had not noticed the current situation. After hearing Xiao Yun's words, she turned toward the Altar and discovered an even more magnificent golden pillar of light on it. She immediately composed herself and waited seriously for the War Spirit that was about to arrive.

It had appeared later than she had, and its pillar of light was a deeper color than hers. This was clearly the phenomenon that accompanied the appearance of a Mythic War Spirit. Xiangliu naturally held reverence for a War Spirit of a higher grade than herself. No Mythic War Spirit was simple.

Soon, the pillar of light stopped changing. The first thing to enter their sight was a head of long blue hair fluttering in the wind. Below that was a stunning figure that even a dark blue gown could not conceal. Her slender jade hands were hidden within blue gauze, while her pale jade legs were wrapped in over-the-knee stockings. Even so, the few patches of exposed skin were truly worthy of the phrase—Ice Flesh Jade Bones.

A long chain wrapped around her right hand, and at its end hung an illusory Divine Bell. This should have been the phantom of this Mythic War Spirit's bonded divine weapon.

When this War Spirit fully appeared, Xiangliu and Hua Wushuang immediately learned her name: Siming Divine Monarch * Xiangjiang Goddess.

After fully manifesting, the Siming Divine Monarch took light steps toward Xiao Yun and gracefully bowed. "Sovereign of Destiny Chu Ying'e greets Lord."

Xiao Yun quickly raised a hand in a gesture of support and said softly, "Divine Monarch Chu, there is no need for formalities."

After the Siming Divine Monarch finished greeting Xiao Yun, She Ruyan and Hua Wushuang led all the remaining War Spirits in bowing to her. "Greetings, Siming Divine Monarch."

Xiao Yun took the opportunity to look over the Siming Divine Monarch's basic status panel:

[Mythic War Spirit: Siming Divine Monarch * Xiangjiang Goddess * Chu Ying'e]

[Attribute: Water]

[Class: Mage]

[Level: 1 (Maximum 380)]

[Traits: Life and Death Control, Water Control, Plague Control, Primordial Divine Monarch]

[Traits: Ancient God Descent, Carp Kun Dongting, Life-Dominating Fate Talisman, Fate Talisman Mastery, Water Spirit Root]

As expected of a Mythic War Spirit, her abilities were remarkably diverse. Her strongest ability was Life and Death Control, meaning she could control the life or death of certain creatures. However, such an ability surely came at a great cost and probably had severe usage restrictions. Water Control naturally stemmed from her birth as the Xiangjiang Goddess, granting her the ability to command water. Plague Control was likely another power bestowed upon her by the divine office of Siming. As for Primordial Divine Monarch, it showed that her status was extremely high and that she possessed absolute pressure over lower lifeforms.

Chu Ying'e immediately began asking about the current situation. "Lord, how is the Vast Wilderness World now?"

Xiao Yun felt somewhat ashamed upon hearing this, but he did not conceal anything. "I only became a Lord not long ago. I have just reclaimed the Clear Wind Valley region, and only part of the Divine Wood Forest has been reclaimed. Most of the Great Wilderness is still under the rule of Abyssal Monsters."

Chu Ying'e had long expected this. When they had fought to the death before their demise, the top combat forces of the Vast Wilderness World had already been far weaker than those of the Abyss. Occupation was only natural. However, since a new Lord had appeared, the situation throughout the Great Wilderness would soon improve. She volunteered, "In that case, let us go together and reclaim more regions as quickly as possible. Drive out the Abyss and liberate the Great Wilderness."

Since Chu Ying'e had volunteered to fight, it suited Xiao Yun perfectly. He had wanted to increase his strength as quickly as possible, and now that he had Chu Ying'e, Xiangliu, Hua Wushuang, and his own Sword Immortal Spirit Body, dealing with the monsters in the Divine Wood Forest would be effortless.

Xiao Yun first took out two sets of Bright Moon Equipment and equipped Chu Ying'e and Xiangliu with them. Then, using the Spiritual Power and Gold Coins he had saved, along with 100 Breakthrough Stones, he raised both women to Level 30. After greatly increasing their combat power, they headed for the Divine Wood Forest together.

The party soon reached the fifth stage of the Divine Wood Forest. Without resting, they charged straight into the next stage.

With the party's current strength, they easily broke through the second area of the Divine Wood Forest and encountered the second minor BOSS: a demonized member of the Fire Witch Clan, accompanied by a large group of fire-element demonized creatures as subordinates.

Unfortunately, the fire-element monsters were too heavily countered by Chu Ying'e's water-element abilities. Xiao Yun did not even need to act before she used Ancient God Descent to instantly kill them.

After killing the minor BOSS, Hua Wushuang found another treasure chest. After opening it, she obtained 8 Advanced Summoning Contracts, 30 fragments of the wood-element Epic War Spirit Wood Spirit, and some Spirit Stones.

Thirty Epic War Spirit fragments were enough to summon one Epic War Spirit, so Xiao Yun immediately summoned it.

The summoned wood-element Epic War Spirit, the Wood Spirit, appeared as a little girl less than one meter tall. She wore a pale green outfit made of flowers, carried a lantern formed from blossoms, and had long pink hair tied into twin ponytails with two petal-shaped ribbons.

The moment she appeared, she immediately hid fearfully behind a large tree.

After discovering Xiao Yun and the others and sensing no hostility from them, she finally stepped out and bowed. "This little woman, Flower Spirit Hua Ling, greets Lord."

Xiao Yun liked the adorable little girl very much and smiled at her. "Hello, little Hua Ling."

Siyè, drawing on the Flower Spirit's sensory abilities, naturally sensed Xiao Yun's goodwill. She immediately returned to her childlike form and revealed a pleading expression. "Lord, I can feel the wails of the trees within the Divine Wood Forest. Can you drive out the power of the Dark Abyss as soon as possible?"

Seeing Hua Ling's pitiful appearance, Xiao Yun naturally could not refuse. They had come here to reclaim the Divine Wood Forest in the first place, so he comforted her softly, "Little Hua Ling, there is no need to be so polite. We came here precisely to save the Divine Wood Forest."

Little Hua Ling revealed a sweet smile upon hearing this, but she soon thought of something and became worried again. "Lord, you must be careful. The monster leader deep within the Divine Wood Forest is very powerful. You must remain vigilant."

Xiao Yun reached out and stroked Little Hua Ling's long hair, comforting her, "Little Hua Ling, do not worry. Our party has the Siming Divine Monarch, as well as the Heavenly Flower God and the Great Sage of the Demon Race. We will definitely defeat the enemy and restore the Divine Wood Forest to its former state."

He then turned to Tu Yaoyao, who had followed them down, and instructed, "Tu Yaoyao, take Hua Ling back to the White Jade Capital first. Settle her in, then return."

Tu Yaoyao immediately accepted the order and left the Divine Wood Forest with the reluctant Little Hua Ling.

After watching the two leave, Xiao Yun led the party deeper into the forest to continue exploring.