Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest.
An emerald-green pool.
Amid a lush forest lay a patch of verdant grass.
The grass was not tall, but it possessed a certain spiritual quality.
Within a radius of ten meters around this patch of grass, there were no trees at all. Only in the center stood a thick tree stump that appeared exceedingly ancient.
At this moment, a lovely figure wrapped in silver hair sat atop the stump.
One long, fair, supple leg extended over the edge of the stump, her delicate jade foot lightly touching the tips of the grass.
Her other slender, beautiful leg was gently held by both hands, while the girl's exquisite face rested against her flushed knee.
Sunlight slanted down from above, making the silver-haired girl's flawless skin gleam brilliantly.
At that moment, the girl was asleep.
A beautiful multicolored butterfly slowly fluttered over and landed atop her head.
It looked like a breathtakingly beautiful painting.
Then, a faint tremor rippled through the air. The butterfly atop the girl's head was startled and gracefully took flight.
The girl slowly opened her eyes as well.
Her eyes were beautiful, framed by long, curled lashes.
Those violet eyes were clear and translucent.
There was a trace of confusion in her gaze, the befuddlement of one who had just awakened, making anyone who saw her unable to resist feeling tenderness toward her.
"Did I fall asleep again...?"
The girl lowered her legs, her slender and delicate legs stepping onto the ground.
The violet in her eyes slowly emanated the majesty befitting one in a position of power.
She was Gu Yuena, the true ruler of the entire Star Dou Great Forest.
For many years, she had been recuperating in the most central region of the Star Dou Great Forest.
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