United States, on a desolate grassland.
The sweeping wind whipped the grass into the shape of waves, which swayed incessantly, resembling a frightened crowd.
But soon, the gale turned into a heat wave, and a large patch of grass directly below was blasted into dry hay.
Two enormous dragon claws landed heavily on the dry grass, leaving deep marks.
Chi Jiu raised its head, opened its mouth full of fangs, and prepared to let out a deafening roar at the sky.
But before she could even take a deep breath and shout, Ye Ciqing, who was standing on her head, quickly stopped her.
"Hey! Hey! Don't yell! We're too close to the city; we need to operate covertly."
Chi Jiu blinked her enormous dragon eyes, two puffs of white breath came out of her nostrils, and she shook her head angrily, clearly very unhappy that she was not allowed to shout.
Ugh, Cici!
Seeing that her son was about to be shaken into a mentally impaired state, Ye Linwan rushed forward to rescue him.
Ye Yiqing watched this scene with an extremely gentle and happy smile on her face.
"Alright, Hela, let's go."
He turned to look at Hela, only to find that Hela had already flipped over and jumped off the dragon's back, landing on the ground with a "thud".
Yuliu, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, gracefully slid off the dragon's back.
Seeing this, Ye Yiqing didn't say anything more. Like a martial arts master in a wuxia novel, he lightly touched the ground with his toes and landed steadily.
"One, two..."
Hela pointed a finger at Yuliu and Ye Yiqing, then pointed to himself.
"Three people is enough, let's go."
"Wait, boss."
Hela was about to turn and leave when Tuote called her back.
"What's wrong?" Hela turned back to look at Tuote.
"Can I come with you? I think I might be able to help in some way."
"Sure, you can come down now."
Hela agreed without hesitation.
Just as Tuote was about to help Weier down, Ye Yiqing suddenly spoke up.
"Our operation is very important; I think it's best if you don't follow us."
"Don't listen to him, just come down."
Hela made Tuote ignore Ye Yiqing, and even extended tentacles from behind to entangle the two of them.
Seeing this, Ye Yiqing wisely refrained from saying anything more.
"Okay, then have a safe journey."
Standing on the fiery red scales, Nan Tian sincerely offered his blessings to Hela and the others.
His gaze fell on Ye Yiqing, "I believe you can do a great job. Thank you for your hard work this time."
Ye Yiqing bowed deeply and answered with utmost respect, "I swear to carry out the Lord's command, even at the cost of my life."
Sitting helplessly in a small corner, Aidan watched Hela prepare to leave. After hesitating for a moment, she finally mustered up the courage to speak.
Goodbye, boss! I will definitely finish what you entrusted to me!
Hearing this, Hela gave him an incredibly beautiful smile, "Okay."
call--!!!
The enormous wings slowly unfolded, and a powerful gust of air, flapping with the wings, rushed towards the approaching group.
Hela's snow-white hair and the Yuliu of Yu Liu and Ye Yiqing's clothes fluttered in the wind.
As the gale subsided, the enormous red dragon soared into the sky and gradually disappeared from their sight.
"Let's go."
Hela called out to Tuote and began to walk across the desolate grassland with her snow-white legs.
Tuote helped Weier and they immediately followed behind him.
Yuliu lit a cigarette, put his hands in his pockets, and followed.
Ye Yiqing sighed softly and walked at the back, but his lonely gaze remained wary of his surroundings.
As for the detailed process from meeting the [Four Seasons] to heading to the [Ocean], Hela had already heard Nan Tian explain it to her several times while on the dragon's back.
The reason is roughly that [Four Seasons] are located in various countries around the world, and this mission was carried out ahead of schedule because Hela learned about the Tree of Terra.
This has resulted in the United States now only having two [Four Seasons]: [Winter] and [Autumn].
What's interesting is that the city they live in is City A District A, the very city where Hela fought fiercely with [Four Seasons].
The reason it was chosen is because it is currently the closest city on the mainland to the [Ocean].
This is why Hela, when sealed inside a stone, floated on the [Ocean].
Hela walked aimlessly, and before she knew it, she had entered the city.
This is much smoother than in City A of Atan Country, where a pass is required.
Hela raised her eyes and looked.
The city still boasts towering skyscrapers, high-speed rail lines suspended between buildings, and service robots roaming every corner of the city.
And all sorts of expensive luxury cars driving on the road.
Over the past five years, it feels like nothing has changed in this city. Even the traces of the battle five years ago have been completely erased, as if nothing ever happened.
"The exact location has been determined; it's in the largest park in the city center."
Ye Yiqing remained at the back, offering guidance to the crowd.
"The park..." Hela thought for a moment, then decisively walked in one direction. "I've been here before, I know where the park is."
Because this is a big city, and the plan needs to be kept secret, Hela can't just steal a car like before; she has to rely on her own two feet.
This group of people walked in a grand procession on the sidewalk.
Even though the people around them were dressed equally smartly, Hela, who was standing at the front, and Ye Yiqing, who was standing at the back, were simply too eye-catching.
This resulted in at least ten people trying to strike up a conversation during the hour-long journey.
Hela has even figured out the pattern to how she approaches people.
Most of those who come to Hela are middle-aged men who look somewhat kind and wear suits.
Those who approached Ye Yiqing were all middle-aged women who looked glamorous.
However, what they all have in common is that they look rich.
These were minor incidents, and they quickly reached their destination.
City A park.
If you had to choose the slowest, most peaceful place in City A, it would be this park—the only sanctuary amidst this glittering city.
This may be due to the city's accustomed fast pace and more exciting entertainment options.
The huge park had only a handful of people.
Hela walked into the park, craned her neck, and looked left and right.
Finally, I spotted a man and a woman on a bench.
The moment Hela saw them, the Power of the Source deep within her body began to surge as if it had found its kindred spirits.
"Found it, it's there."
Hela pointed there and ran straight towards it.
At the same time, the two people there also noticed Hela and stood up.
However, after seeing the two people clearly, Hela paused in her run towards them, momentarily stunned.
[Winter] had long hair, whiter than Hela's, braided and hanging down her back, and wore an elegant blue dress.
Her cold and beautiful face possessed a natural nobility and elegance, like an ancient noble empress.
Moreover, it's different from the one Hela saw five years ago; it's likely possessed someone else's body again.
However, what truly stunned Hela was [Winter] behind [Autumn].