Gu Xing's gaze sharpened—

Lilith's level had astonishingly fallen back to Monarch Tier Five, and her various attributes had significantly dropped to around ten thousand points.

His brow furrowed as he quickly glanced over Liu Li, Vera, and other Guardian Beasts, finding that without exception, they were all in the same weakened state.

Lilith seemed to see through his confusion and softly explained:

"This is the aftereffect of forcibly using the Divine Pattern. For quite some time to come, your Guardian Beasts will likely remain in this weakened state."

Gu Xing was taken aback upon hearing this.

He himself had also used the Divine Pattern but had not experienced similar conditions.

But when his eyes landed on the hovering World Tree Leaves within the Beast Taming Space, he suddenly understood.

The World Tree Leaves did not just keep his body from collapsing during battle; they were also aware of the negative states of his body.

"Lilith, is there any way to help them recover quickly?"

Now burdened with so much responsibility, and with the third Divine Secret Realm opening at any unknown time, he did not dare to have the slightest pause.

If several of his main Guardian Beasts remained weak, his situation would become extremely perilous.

He must restore combat power as soon as possible.

Lilith pondered for a moment and provided an answer:

"Snow Country, Snow Woman."

Back then, when she first suffered a drop in strength from the backlash of the Divine Pattern, it was the Snow Woman who healed her.

However, at that time, she was already Totem Level, and the Snow Woman could not fully restore her.

But now, considering Liu Li and the others' levels are not too high, the Snow Woman has the full capability to help them recover their status.

Hearing once more the names "Snow Country" and "Snow Woman," Gu Xing couldn't help but be stunned.

He hadn't forgotten—Ying Bing was precisely sent to Snow Country by Lilith.

To this day, he still did not know if Ying Bing had already recovered.

And now, Lilith mentioned Snow Country once again.

"Can the Snow Woman heal Liu Li and Vera?"

Lilith nodded.

But she immediately recalled the rule set by the Snow Woman:

She had always disliked the Human Race, although Lilith didn't know the specific reason.

But this time… considering her own influence, the Snow Woman shouldn't trouble Gu Xing, right?

Hesitating for a moment, Lilith ultimately did not mention the Snow Woman's unwelcoming nature toward humans.

Upon seeing Lilith's affirmative response, Gu Xing promptly made up his mind.

Head to Snow Country.

Whether to confirm Ying Bing's recovery or to heal Liu Li, Vera, and other Guardian Beasts' injuries—

This trip, he must undertake.

Thinking of this, Gu Xing already made up his mind.

Despite his worries, seeing the Guardian Beasts' conditions gradually stabilize, Gu Xing withdrew his Spiritual Power from the Beast Taming Space.

He approached Liu Xia. With the help of the Blazing Angels, Liu Xia's injuries had temporarily stabilized.

Seeing Gu Xing approach, she forced a slight smile.

Looking at Liu Xia's weak yet forcedly spirited appearance, Gu Xing felt heavy-hearted but powerless.

He had no healing abilities and had no contract with a Healing-type Guardian Beast.

Although Celestial Grace could dispel negative states, it could not heal injuries.

After a moment's hesitation, Gu Xing still opened his mouth to suggest:

"Have you considered leading the Angel Race to temporarily withdraw from here?"

His gaze swept over the entire battlefield—

The former habitat of the Angel Race had become ruins, the top combat power among the War Angels was almost entirely lost, and most survivors were severely injured.

As of now, the Angel Race's combat power is less than one-tenth!

If they continued to stay here, facing potential attacks from the Demon Race at any time…

They might not be able to resist!

However, Liu Xia slowly shook her head, refusing his suggestion:

"Gu Xing, the Angel Race has guarded this place for generations, we cannot leave."

"You should know that the Ghost Race has its own Forbidden Land, and our Angel Race—"

"also bears the duty of guarding our Forbidden Land."

"We must stay and continue to guard this place."

Hearing this reason, Gu Xing opened his mouth but didn't know how to persuade further.

Seeing his dilemma, Liu Xia continued speaking softly:

"Do not worry about us. Although the Angel Race's combat power is greatly reduced now, but…"

"We still have the ability to protect ourselves."

"Even if the Demon Race attacks again, even if we can't hold the fort, we still have a way out."

"You just need to take care of Liu Li… make sure she grows safely, and the Angel Race will be satisfied."

Hearing these words, Gu Xing gave up on persuading Liu Xia further.

He redirected his gaze toward the nearby Magma Clan.

On the previous Monarch Level battlefield, this group of Magma Clan members exhibited strength far beyond their level—

Although only at Monarch Peak, their real combat power was already nearing Totem Level.

After some thought, Gu Xing decided to let the Magma Clan stay and assist the Angel Race in guarding the place together.

These humble and fiery little beings had no hesitation about Gu Xing's arrangement and solemnly agreed at once.

...

At the same time, at the peak of Snow Country.

The Snow Woman was still unaware that she was being "thought of" by Lilith.

At this moment, she was leisurely lying sideways on an ice bed, enjoying a tranquil and pleasant time.

Beside her stood Ying Bing, reading stories from the Human World with a touch of helplessness.

After a segment ended, Ying Bing once again asked softly:

"Snow Woman, may I ask when I can leave here?"

Upon hearing this, the Snow Woman lazily crossed her legs and slowly said:

"I am your savior. Since I saved your life, you should obediently stay here."

She had no intention of letting Ying Bing leave.

Since Lilith had taken a fancy to that human…

How could she possibly send this "rival" back?

Moreover, she discovered that this human had contracted the Frost Ice Phoenix—

A perfect match with her attributes.

Once this Ice Phoenix matures, it could well become another powerful Guardian under her command.

Therefore, she was even less likely to release Ying Bing.

Facing such a response, Ying Bing felt nothing but helplessness.

During this period, she had pleaded with the Snow Woman countless times but failed each time.

Now, her heart was filled with worries:

Why did she end up here? Is Longxia Country safe? How is Gu Xing doing?

… She had no way of knowing any of these.

It's not that she hadn't tried to leave Snow Country.

But every time she attempted to get out of the snow mountain range, she would be stopped by the Snow Woman's Guardians and "invited" back to the ice palace.

These days, her only "task" was to read stories to the Snow Woman and…

Answer the Snow Woman's endless questions.

For example:

"What kind of person is Gu Xing? Why did Lilith choose him?"

Yet, she didn't even know who Lilith was, so how could she answer?

Soon, the Snow Woman's voice echoed again, with a hint of teasing:

"Xiaobing'Er, continue telling me stories. Maybe one day, when I'm in a good mood, I'll let you go?"

Ying Bing sighed gently.

The situation was beyond her control, and she could only agree once more.

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