Well, in theory, there are probably two types of advanced forms——Of course, there are also the most unique creatures, the sacred horned beast, but thats very special, so I wont explain it too much, anyway, its considered the ultimate form of the antelope, but so far, it hasnt been successful.
Therefore, only the Celestial Unicorn and the One-Horned Horse represent the true direction for the wildebeests to strive for. To put it simply, one is a winged unicorn with missing horns, while the other is easily understood – having horns without wings makes flight impossible.
—— So, the question is, how can a one-horse horse, without wings, leap over that huge gap?
Well... yeah, by stepping on air —— interesting!
Though incapable of flight and limited in speed compared to their wings, unicorns possess a unique ability to walk through air—— Inspired by this, guardians developed a specialized kung fu technique called "Treading on Air." Imagine having a smart propulsion system in your soles that uses counter-thrust to levitate, then alternates movements to glide effortlessly through mid-air like a grounded yet agile creature. But unicorns take it to the next level—they can not only move freely but also perform dance-like leaps and run with grace, achieving what seems impossible to humans.
Of course, there is a more important point. In that grassland, there is a special food, the favorite of the antelope, the rare genus, called green jelly grass, which sounds delicious...
Xiao Xi listened intently to his second brothers lecture while looking around—— After crossing through a small patch of extremely dense forest that resembled a group of people dancing in the square, they soon entered a relatively open area—— The grassy fields, lakes, and ancient trees were thoughtfully arranged, creating a charming and sophisticated landscape.
"Ajun, look..."
"Um?"
At this moment, Ah Jun was still immersed in the commentary, unable to pull himself away. After all, Xiao Jiuwo and Ning er were both devoted listeners. When Xiao Xi spoke, he would—— Ah Jun, who was usually not much of a talker, would then become completely unreserved and even overzealous in answering everyones questions, especially when the topics interested him and the other party was eager to learn more.
"Wow! This grass is really special, big and beautiful, green and semi-transparent, like jelly—— Hmm, it smells pretty good..."
"Would you like to... try it ——go on, dont keep Lord Shengxi waiting!"
"Good idea... Oh, I say, how do you speak like that!"
At least, Little Fatty was a foodie and could now be called a gourmet. Seeing such unique... ingredients, he couldnt help but want to study —— occupational diseases. But Yuwen Lu had no time for such idle fussing—after all, the appointed time was drawing near. With a disdainful "diss," he brushed it off and urged others to hurry along... just as he had done with Xiao Shuai, once again ignoring Xiao Xi.
However, the facts were clear. Yuwen Lus intentions were not in vain—— Ning er looked awkwardly at Xiao Xi, while Ah Jun and Xiao Jiuwo also wore helpless expressions. Therefore, the others chose to follow Yuwen Lus lead, leaving only Xiao Xi who dared not linger in place.
Walking through the carefully trimmed grass, the children reached the lake, but there were no boats or bridges—— At this moment, Yuwen Lu walked calmly, ready to float on the water. Seeing this, Xiao Xi, who was full of resentment, suddenly burst into laughter...
——Hi, what are you thinking, wading through water or swimming? This lake doesnt look shallow, funny... ah?
Just as the chubby boy was waiting to see the joke unfold, Yuwen Lus action delivered a resounding slap—— The lake surface had frozen over, yet remained walkable. The crystal-clear water shimmered with a pale green glow, mirroring the transparent walkway atop a mountain peak—though unsettling, it was breathtakingly beautiful!
As the childrens magical footsteps approached, the trees in the lake grew closer——Indeed, it was an ancient sacred tree. First, it was incredibly lush; second, the circumference of its trunk was so vast that even a dozen people working together couldnt encircle it. Then there were the gnarled roots, like the trees feet, standing on the lake surface...
"It feels so much like my hydroponic plants, haha... Oh!"
Xiao Xi was brainstorming ways to cheer up Ning er—— Ever since that incident, shed been sulking like there was something on her mind. She kept stealing glances at Ah Jun and occasionally stealing a look at the kitten, all while remaining silent. But thankfully, there was this cheerful spirit by her side. "When youre down, Ill cheer you up! After all, staying gloomy isnt good for your health!"
However, this metaphor had no effect whatsoever. Ninger still wore an expression of coldness—— Just as Xiao Xi had finished speaking, beaming with self-satisfaction, the child suddenly lost his balance on his left foot. His center of gravity shifted, and with a thud, he landed flat on the lake. His trembling limbs and awkward posture won him a smile from the beauty.
"Everyone be careful! It looks like some areas are empty—— Hmm, I think that grass we just saw should be a great ingredient. Lets ask our mother to buy it—— Haha, another unique dish from our Duanmu family... Oh my goodness!"
Xiao Xi scrambled to his feet, fumbling with embarrassment while tactfully warning his companions to watch their step. Little did he know that no one else needed such caution. As he kept muttering about his food innovation project in Ah Juns ear without showing any remorse, a piercing gaze from the distance suddenly pierced through the air, sending shivers down the boys spine...
The next moment, Ah Jun looked in that direction from a distance and saw a huge body under the root of the tree, with a pair of huge wings and a sharp horn, which looked awe-inspiring.
—— Hmm... Well... yes, she was Sheng Xi, standing under the root of the tree, looking at the children, but with a sharp look in her eyes.
——Looks like this adult is not easy to get along with, right? But its only because Xiao Xi is too crazy and talking nonsense.
Seeing this, Ah Jun was worried all the time. When his eyes met the old mans, he felt a little afraid to look directly. Fortunately, at this moment, the old mans eyes suddenly became gentle, which made the sensitive Ah Jun feel relieved.
——She, would be willing to help me? I remember...
Suddenly, Ah Jun remembered that Yuwen Lu had mentioned —— even if the time has been agreed, but whether it is ok depends on your character.
This sentence, although it sounds ok, the last two words are a bit choking, and Xiao Xis whole face is full of opinions. Therefore, this also makes Ah Jun worried.
—— What if there is a problem? But now, we have to try, there is no better way!
" shalom!"
So, Ah Jun and his companions carefully walked up to the man, keeping a distance of ten meters. Then, Yuwen Lü greeted him respectfully.
However, when Xiao Xi saw the big brothers two-faced behavior, her little mouth began to quiver again. She had to speak out, but Ah Jun interrupted her, so she had to follow the group to greet them.
Its also a virtue, because in such a sacred place, facing such a big shot, you cant be too casual here.
As the saying goes, a man should be generous. Seeing how polite the children were, Sheng Xis eyes gradually softened—— And at this moment, Ah Jun, after urging himself several times, finally mustered up the courage to step forward, raised his request, and then lowered his head to wait for the result...
But not long after the child finished making their request, the adult suddenly took flight, then approached Ah Jun——with a strange look, step by step, in an authoritative manner. This felt like a cat hunting a mouse, so everyone was on tenterhooks for Ah Jun. Yuwen Lus eyes also gradually became somewhat puzzled...
Because, his grandfather reminded him that he must help Ah Jun to complete the training, and Lord Shengxi should not have a problem, but now it seems that things are going to go wrong...
At this moment, Ah Jun, who had been waiting with his head lowered, also became aware of this. The anxiety he had been feeling instantly turned into unease. He sensed something was seriously wrong—— Just as before when he faced a crisis, the dagger at his waist suddenly began to vibrate continuously. This meant...
"Um? Whats wrong... Why did my sisters dagger suddenly..."
But to everyones surprise, when Sheng Xi slowly approached the child, he suddenly stopped, and at this moment, Ah Juns sword also stopped—— This made the childs heart confused and suspicious again.
——So, what happens next? Its like watching a suspense drama.
However, what followed left everyone stunned. In an instant, the once aloof Lady Shengxis gaze softened abruptly. She lowered her head gently, her cheek brushing against Ah Juns tiny face. The sudden touch—— startled both the disheveled Ah Jun and his companions.
—— Yeah, thats too much of a reversal, Im just a kid! Whats going on?
Fortunately, among these children, Yuwen Lu remained relatively calm. He understood the implications of this situation—— It seemed there was no problem. Fortunately, it was just a false alarm. Who exactly was this young man that earned such favor from Lord Shengxi?
Then, in the intimate greeting, Ah Juns reason began to gradually awaken, calm down and realize——Hmm... I should count this as a success? Yes, Sheng Xis behavior has answered the childrens doubts very well.
"Ah ha, its a success. I told you, how could there be any problem with your character? Those strange beasts like you so much... Right, who is that?"
After witnessing everything unfold, Xiao Xi suddenly rushed over in excitement, hugging Ah Jun and demanding to protest. But then he was scared off——Sheng Xi shot another glare at the chubby boy with his usual piercing gaze before instantly switching to a gentle demeanor toward the other children. This left Xiao Xi utterly confused: What did I do wrong?
—— Well... Xiao Xi has really suffered a lot. This little brain with a missing nerve, looking like its being tortured... but everyone was amused by it. The whole atmosphere suddenly became relaxed, even Yuwen Lu seemed to be smiling, though he couldnt see clearly.
Next, under the leadership of Sheng Xi, the children followed into a secret passage at the root of the divine tree—— It was very dark inside, but there was a faint green light, and they felt a little nervous.
Because, Ah Jun has been afraid of the dark since he was a child and usually likes to turn on the night light to sleep, so now he is still a little uneasy in his heart, and the small dimples did not say anything and immediately put them in the hat.
Until, the unicorn of Shengxi emitted a natural color of light, everything was illuminated —— this light, very bright, also warm, like basking in the sun, people unconsciously have confidence.
In addition, the reflection of the lake and the interplay of light and shadow made the whole secret passage as —— as the outdoors. Gradually, Ah Jun began to calm down. He patted his hat to remind her, who was also afraid of the dark.
At this moment, the little dimple of hide-and-seek, after hearing the sound, probed his little head and observed it. Surprisingly, he was attracted by the light and unconsciously jumped onto Ah Juns shoulder. They looked around and enjoyed the feeling very much.
Ah Jun found that the secret passage was very wide, made of scattered tree roots, and the front was endless, while the sides were faintly visible, but could not see further, as if there was an optical illusion.
Moreover, the walking lake surface is somewhat unusual. The originally concrete texture has become somewhat soft, as if stepping on a cushion——with each step, small ripples appear, like dragonflies skimming the water, shimmering with a greenish glow, quite interesting.
Although the secret passage occasionally twisted and turned, it was not as complex as a maze——Then, Shengxi led the way, with Xiao Xi accompanying Ninger at the rear. After walking for a while, they arrived at a circular area and stopped there.
At that moment, the sunlight suddenly vanished, replaced by a burst of green light erupting from the lakes depths, instantly illuminating the space. A light sphere the size of a soccer ball now hung suspended in the center, capturing everyones attention——Inside the sphere were two fish, one blue and one red, biting each others tails as they swam.
They look very much like whales, with a round head, a pointed tail, and a big eye on the head, so strange that they dont look like fish at all.
—— This is the Taiji diagram?