High above the mountain-like ancient tree.
Bai Yujun, returning from the small valley, landed lightly. Standing on a horizontal trunk carpeted with moss and mushrooms, she gazed into the distance. A green tree had appeared in the valley beyond the ancient tree's perimeter. It was naturally tiny compared to Mu, yet far taller than ordinary trees, sacred and natural.
Many creatures gathered around curiously. Birds perched nearby, while snake demon soldiers moved in orderly fashion and tended to the giant tree.
With abundant rainfall and a warm, humid climate, Xi would surely flourish. Though the world was small, it was a thousand, a hundred times better than the Main World, filled with greedy faces.
The two little ones flew over and settled onto Bai Yujun's shoulders.
By reflex, she stuffed food into her dragon mouth...
Mu carefully inspected her from top to bottom, confirming that she was neither injured nor otherwise harmed. Cautiously setting up a barrier of isolation, she seriously discussed the matter of the secret realm falling ill.
"Bai, Xi is doing very well. I heard something went wrong with your secret realm?"
Bai Yujun nodded.
"I'll take you inside, and you'll understand. I can't explain it in just a few words. Anyway, it's unlike anything I've seen before."
With a wave of her hand, the space above the tree trunk was left empty, save for a few small mushrooms...
On the surface of the barren Little Broken Ball.
A certain Bai appeared, with two little ones seated on her shoulders.
Having returned to the Little Broken Ball's space again, she was gradually getting used to it. After all, she understood nothing. The less she understood, the easier it was.
"I've seen two secret realms, and both had environments suitable for flowers, grass, and trees. Look at this