"Alright, everyone, no need to worry anymore," Xia Yinyue's voice echoed down from the sky.
The two clans lifted their heads, puzzled as they heard their goddess speak.
"Our Mother Goddess has arrived!"
"A drill? What's a drill?"
As they pondered in confusion, they were shocked to notice something unusual those comrades who had seemingly been struck down by the Great Roc or Sea Emperor clans began to emerge one by one from the craters.
They weren't dead at all. Clutching their heads and shaking off dizziness, they looked dazed but alive.
"What's going on? They're not dead?"
"Didn't those monsters on the other side ruthlessly kill them?"
"Could it be... this drill that the Mother Goddess mentioned refers to this?"
Realizing the situation, the creatures were utterly astounded.
Then, Xia Yinyue continued to explain, "What you all just experienced was merely a trial arranged by your Father God and me."
"These beings are not enemies or invaders. They are your allies, here to help you train."
The two clans, upon hearing their Mother Goddess say this, quickly turned their gaze to the Sea Emperor and Great Roc clans.
Meanwhile, the Forest Dragon, coiled on the mountaintop, suddenly perked up, appearing much more confident.
"This was all a trial for us?"
"The monsters we just fought were allies in disguise?"
The Angels and Wind Spirits opened their mouths in disbelief.
Reflecting on it now, it all made sense.
Although the invaders' attacks had seemed fierce, none of them had sustained serious injuries just a few scrapes or a bit of dust.
Those they thought had been slain were simply unconscious in craters.
And most significantly, the colossal beings they had battled earlier were now helping to fend off natural disasters.
"I see now! Everything was a test from the Mother Goddess," declared the Holy Winged Angel, nearly moved to tears.
After all, she had indeed made significant progress.
If not for being pushed to the brink, she wouldn't have united her subordinates to successfully use their fusion technique.
Her gratitude toward the Mother Goddess was overwhelming.
Moreover, she had heard the term "Father God."
As a higher species with a keen intellect, she fully grasped the weight and meaning of this title.
Could it be that the beings who helped with this drill were all subordinates of the Father God?
"Moon, I just thought of something," Bai Ze remarked from the outside world.
Xia Yinyue tilted her head, listening intently.
"My creatures have been to your planet. How about letting your creatures visit mine? We can connect our realms for mutual exchange."
"Perhaps experiencing a new environment will inspire breakthroughs for your creatures."
Hearing this, Xia Yinyue hesitated briefly before nodding in agreement.
"Sure! I've always wanted to see your world," she replied with excitement.
"But my creatures have just been through a major battle and natural disasters, so they're probably still dazed."
"Let's wait a few days. I'll give them some time to recover and prepare, then we'll visit your world."
Bai Ze nodded. "That works too. Rushing it now would feel a bit unprepared. Taking time to set things up sounds better."
"Alright, then I'll have my creatures withdraw first and end this realm war."
With that, Bai Ze waved his hand, and a humanoid figure appeared in the sky above Xia Yinyue's planet.
Connecting the two realms through war was unnecessary, so he ended it first.
"The drill is over; it's time to head back."
"Aurora, the cleanup is up to you. Once it's done, return as soon as possible."
The creatures within the realm quickly knelt in response.
"At your command, my Lord!"
"At your command, my Lord!"
Aurora did the same, bowing respectfully.
However, the Forest Dragon and the two clans on Xia Yinyue's side, seeing Bai Ze's figure, were filled with awe.
So, this was just a drill.
And that terrifying divine being must be the Father God their Mother Goddess had mentioned!
"System, end this realm war," Bai Ze commanded.
[Ding! The war can only end if one side surrenders or all its creatures are destroyed.]
The system's response prompted Bai Ze to glance at Xia Yinyue.
She immediately understood.
"Alright, alright! I surrender. You win, happy?" she teased.
[Ding! Detected surrender from one side. The realm war is now over.]
[Victory belongs to Bai Ze!]
[Ding! In friendship mode, the surrendering side will face no penalties.]
[Ding! The connection between the two realms is closing. Please ensure your creatures withdraw promptly.]
Soon, the Sea Emperor and Great Roc clans began their retreat.
Having completed the cleanup, Aurora followed the group, leaving last.
Of course, as she departed, she didn't forget to turn back and flash the Forest Dragon a sweet smile.
"Be a good girl now~"
The Forest Dragon shivered violently and nodded furiously.
Only after Aurora vanished and the realm connection fully closed did the Forest Dragon dare to stand up, trembling.
"A commander-level creature is just too terrifying!"
Even now, the memory filled her with dread.
Within the wood element bloodline hierarchy, the Forest Dragon ranked high, but the Saint Wood Elf far surpassed her.
Aurora's royal lineage and the enhancement of the Heart of Saint Wood made her dominance absolute.
"Mother Goddess..."
The Forest Dragon raised her head, her tone much more subdued.
Having been thoroughly humbled by her opponent, she now recognized her limits.
But as she reflected, a wild idea crept into her mind.
If she could align herself with that terrifying elf and make her her "big sister," wouldn't she be unstoppable across both worlds?
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