Four Space Gates appeared around Shi Hao, and ripples spread through space. Jiang Xian, Xiao Yan, Ye Fan, and Fang Han slowly stepped out, arriving at the entrance to Stone Village.
Jiang Xian emerged from the Space Gate and surveyed his surroundings. In the distance, vast mountains stretched away, their ancient trees blotting out the sky. Within Stone Village, stones had been stacked into houses, filling the place with a primitive air of Desolate Antiquity.
The Willow Deity at the village entrance no longer bore any resemblance to Lightning-Struck Wood. Countless green branches hung down, brimming with vitality and wreathed in Divine Radiance. Long since freed of decay and withering, the deity had been reborn anew and had already regained vitality.
Once Shi Hao saw that everyone had arrived, he happily greeted them. "Welcome to Stone Village!"
With that, he stepped aside and raised a hand, solemnly introducing the Willow Deity to everyone. "Brothers, this is the Willow Deity! The Willow Deity has wanted to meet you all for a while!"
The Willow Deity's countless branches swayed gently, slowly scattering lustrous divine light. The deity's gaze was still and profound, quietly watching the group.
Then little Shi Hao looked up at the Willow Deity and introduced them earnestly. "Willow Deity, these are the friends I always tell you about! This is Brother Jiang Xian!"
Jiang Xian greeted the Willow Deity. "Hello, Willow Deity!"
Shi Hao continued introducing them in turn.
"This is Brother Ye Fan."
"This is Brother Xiao Yan."
"And last is Brother Fang Han."
Everyone knew the Willow Deity was an Immortal King powerhouse and hurriedly offered warm greetings.
"Greetings, young friends!" The Willow Deity's branches stirred slightly, and a gentle, vast strand of divine intent swept lightly over the four of them.
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