Deep in the Sunset Forest, a vast mist shrouds a canyon.
A bird peeked out from a branch, then with a flap, it soared into the air above the mist.
A short while later, there was a loud thud!
The birds in the sky plummeted straight into the mist, and the next moment, a strange chewing sound came from within the mist...
Upon closer inspection, the mist was not actually fog; it was a gas that shimmered with a faint seven-colored hue under the sunlight and remained within this vast canyon.
Even if a strong wind blows, it only causes it to slowly recede a little, but it will soon cover it again.
Calling it fog is a bit of a stretch; it's more like miasma, and given its unusual color, it's probably miasma containing highly toxic gases.
Looking through the miasma, the bird that had just landed was now a deep purple, completely lifeless.
On the corpse of this bird, a root about the thickness of a thumb was inserted and slowly wriggling.
Looking ahead, one could see a vast expanse of plant-type Soul Beast growing densely.
A vibrant green sheen covered the land, with seemingly haphazard yet perfectly arranged green plants carpeting vast expanses of earth.
A light, emerald-green mist rose upwards and then gradually spread outwards.
These emerald green plants stretched out to both sides. They were not tall, only about half a meter high, and each emerald green plant had nine oddly shaped leaves.
These leaves resemble human hands, but have seven fingers, and some larger ones even have nine fingers. At their tips bloom large, emerald-green flowers.
The emerald green mist emanated from the stamens of these large flowers. It slowly spread outwards and then merged into the colorful poisonous miasma.
The next moment, the bird's corpse dissolved and disappeared, completely turning into soil for these plants.
If someone knowledgeable came here, they would definitely leave immediately.
The Jade Phosphor Seven Absolutes Flower is one of the most poisonous plants in the world.
Its extreme toxicity lies not only in its strong corrosiveness, earning it the title of "number one corrosive," but also in its extremely potent neurotoxicity.
Once contaminated, not only will the body be corroded, but one will also suffer extremely intense pain.
It is also Soul Beast that plant-type Soul Master dream of.
What's most surprising isn't why there are so many patches of Jade Phosphor Seven Absolutes Flower here, but rather that there's a faint path hidden in the very center of it.
It's unbelievable that such a deadly poison could lead to a hidden path.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Two figures, one tall and one short, darted out of the forest in an instant and then rushed headlong into the poisonous miasma without any hesitation.
They didn't rush in recklessly, but instead plunged into the cluster of Jade Phosphor Seven Absolutes Flower. They then dodged left and right, and the Seven Absolutes Flower didn't even make any attacking moves, allowing them to fly and land on the path within them.
" Lingxue, keep up! Today is the last day to submit the task, and we're about to run out of time."
"Okay, sister~"
The two figures, one large and one small, moved quickly towards the depths of the canyon without stopping.
These two were none other than the Shu Lingyu and Shu Lingxue sisters, whom Huo Yuhao had brought back from the ruins of the Slaughter City in the Far North.
Both of them have made significant progress in their cultivation, with Shu Lingyu even reaching the level of Five-Ring Soul King.
As for Shu Lingxue, because she is younger, she is currently only at the level of Three-Ring Soul Elder.
After passing through the poisonous miasma and emerging from the narrow path, and walking several dozen meters further, the surrounding scenery suddenly opened up.
The area was surrounded by mountains, covered with countless highly poisonous miasma, forming a dense, impenetrable natural defense.
But what's most amazing is the interior of the canyon.
The sky was completely shrouded in colorful poisonous clouds, making the valley appear as if it were illuminated by a rainbow, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
In the distance, the mountainside was covered with the deep blue vines that had attacked them earlier, making the entire mountainside look like a gemstone shimmering with seven colors.
Among the vines and on the cliffs, there are many interconnected walkways, with small houses of all sizes hanging on the cliffs, which is quite a spectacular sight.
Moreover, these houses are all made of steel and hidden behind vines, resembling steel fortresses in the forest.
Upon closer inspection, one could see many other members of the Garden dressed similarly to the sisters Shu Lingyu and Shu Linxue walking around.
Thanks to the efforts of everyone in the Garden over the years, the area within the valley has expanded considerably, now roughly the size of a bustling town in the outside world.
The valley's ecosystem is exceptionally healthy, teeming with a diverse array of plants, their colors seemingly countless. A riot of beautiful flowers blooms in vibrant colors, and various plants bear abundant fruit.
Many plants even emit a precious glow of varying intensity. Their extraordinary nature can be discerned simply by looking at them.
Most breathtaking is the lake nestled amidst these plants. This lake is clearly divided into two parts. One side is icy white, shrouded in a faint white mist, while the other side is fiery red, with the light slightly distorted. The red and white are like two huge pieces of jade inlaid there.
The rich life force in the air filled the entire space of this valley through their vaporization.
This place is one of the three great treasure basins in the world, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
However, this is also the true headquarters of the Shadow Garden, the very foundation of the Garden.
This place is rich in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Plants growing here evolve and grow ten times faster than those outside. Therefore, even Soul Master with extremely poor talent can achieve twice the results with half the effort by cultivating here.
However, the valley was not peaceful at this moment. The soul-guided loudspeakers around were constantly emitting sounds that echoed in every corner of the valley.
"Attention all departments, keep a close watch on Lord 'Anger's' whereabouts. Report any leads immediately..."
Attention all departments...
The sound echoed through the valley for more than three minutes before finally stopping.
" Lingxue, let's go."
Shu Lingyu listened to the information and watched the busy figures on the boardwalk, she had some doubts, but she still led her younger sister toward the place where she could submit the mission.
Shu Lingxue replied obediently, "Okay, sister."
The Garden also emphasizes a contribution system, with a dedicated mission hall where Garden members can accept missions after undergoing initial training.
The two sisters have only been training for a short time and are now taking on simple tasks to earn contribution points, which they use to acquire rare and precious materials to enhance their strength.
Once the soul-guided loudspeaker completely quieted down.
In the center of the white lake in the valley, a woman sat quietly cross-legged, then slowly opened her eyes, revealing green ones.
Her lower abdomen was slightly protruding, suggesting she was about five or six months pregnant.
Ice Empress, also known as Xu Bing'er renamed by Huo Yuhao), listened to the broadcast and murmured, " The Little Fire is missing? Perhaps it encountered a powerful enemy and is now fleeing in disarray? Sigh... its skills are still lacking..."
Xu Bing'er sighed, but she wasn't worried at all. In her opinion, worrying was unnecessary. With the power granted by the Shadow, no one, except for the Deity in the heavens, could threaten their lives at this moment.
Little did they know, Xu Bing'er's idea would prove to be prophetic!