Chapter Seven, The God of Dreams (Part One)

The Flame found it somewhat strange why she was the only one, while the goddess repeatedly referred to "you all." However, she did not wish to question the goddess on this matter. With great respect, she replied: "I did not come to ask the goddess to grant me wishes; I simply wish to see my parents. Twelve years ago, my father brought my ailing mother here to seek your help, and since then, they have never returned. I want to see them"

It is unknown how long the withered ones have been dead; a gentle breeze passes by, and the dry branches snap with a soft "crack" and fall to the ground. The lush green leaves are abundant, some even bearing a bountiful harvest of ripe fruits

Throughout the millions of years of history on the mainland, many heroic figures have emerged from various races, and the Tauren hero, Lochi, is one such legendary figure. His divine war axe, the Axe of the Heavens, once caused countless heroes who opposed him to tremble in their sleep. He had once used this massive axe to slay a giant dragon

She walked over gently and caressed a towering Picea abies, suddenly furrowing her brow and saying: "Strange, I cannot communicate with the trees here, yet they undoubtedly possess a soul. I can feel that it is very happy, extremely happy. Why is this so? Why are the trees so abundant in the temple? Could it be that the goddess Daji is the goddess of the forest?"

The Flame was astonished as it pronounced the name of the staff, which belonged to a renowned legendary magician.

Jedi Sacker's heart raced with excitement; the fact that the goddess Daji could notice his existence and referred to him as a man confirmed his suspicions. The strange encounter on that moonlit night truly caused an odd transformation in his soul, which is why he increasingly found it difficult to adapt to the life of the wolf clan

She suppressed her intense heartbeat and cautiously moved forward. Such a spectacle was beyond her imagination. If humanity could create such miracles for the deity they believed in under such harsh conditions, then could the deity create another miracle for humanity?

Her eyes were gentle as water, yet they revealed a charming cunningness. None could envision the specific appearance of this beauty; only the soft, flowing garments, her half-bare jade arms, and her long, rounded thighs appeared vaguely before them, for no one could imagine what a woman capable of such enchanting laughter would look like

The giant axe is entirely forged from the hardest and rust-proof cold iron, weighing at least 2,000 jin. Its axe blades resemble two door panels, leaving no doubt that if any god-like being were to wield such a sharp axe, even mountains could be cleaved asunder

A gust of wind blew, causing the leaves to fall rustling, and the wind carried some dust and sand. He instinctively squinted his eyes, and when he opened them again, he was astonished to find himself standing in front of a tall stone tower

Then the voice laughed and said: "It seems there is such a lovesick spirit, but I have slept for too long and can no longer remember clearly. However, this can be considered a wish, can it not?"

Wait, what is this? My goodness! It is the 'Heavenly Axe of Divine Blessing'!

Behind the stone platform lies a long stone staircase. The staircase is both long and wide, paved with smooth, white stones, and it appears impeccably clean as if it is regularly swept. By the time she reaches the top of the high staircase, she is already somewhat out of breath

Are you ... ... Daji https://m.hetushu.com.com, the goddess? '' Chiyan tentatively asked

This voice is exceptionally pleasant, with a magnetic tone that is filled with a dreamlike quality, as light as rain and gentle as the wind. It is a kind of heavenly sound that penetrates the heart and soul, bringing a sense of ease to the listener. Moreover, this voice is imbued with an inexplicable allure, stirring the hearts of all who hear it, regardless of gender.

The blazing flames took two steps forward, tearing apart the entwined green vines, and could not help but gasp in shock. Beneath the vines was a magic wand, the Pegasus Wand. This wand is also a well-known artifact, and its sole function is to restore magic.

Before me, the view suddenly opened up, with lush greenery stretching across the mountains on both sides. The trees and vines of varying heights intertwined, and the air was filled with the continuous sounds of birdsong and the fragrance of flowers

This discovery left Chiyan astonished; she found beside her a solitary, withered ancient tree that bore only a few leaves. In front of the tree, the wisteria, entangled with something unknown, unexpectedly stood upright, resembling a green tree.

Most staffs have the effects of storing and restoring magical power, as well as providing an attack bonus; however, this particular staff possesses only the ability to restore magical power

The beam on the door is carved from a single massive stone, jet black in color, weighing as much as one hundred tons. The beam is thicker in the middle than on the sides. On the lintel of the massive stone, there is a triangular corbel designed to reduce the load on the lintel, with a triangular stone slab embedded in the center, featuring a relief of a pair of lion guardians.

She is a descendant of forest elves and has lived in Ironforge with the dwarf Ibecker since childhood, which is a dwarven city in the primordial forest, yet she cannot recognize all these types of trees.

Jedi was still unable to feel surprised, yet the celestial voice in his mind exclaimed in astonishment: "You actually did not fall into a dream?"

Four stone pillars, thick at the top and slender at the bottom, support a grand and imposing stone archway. The pillars, combined with a pair of majestic lions overlooking all from a height, exude a sense of solemnity and gravitas, imparting a significant psychological pressure on those who behold them

However, it is referred to as a treasure because of its mana recovery speed, which is 25% in a quarter of an hour. This speed allows the wizard wielding this staff to be nearly invincible when battling against wizards of the same level or even slightly higher.

In front of this dead ancient tree stands a giant axe, resembling a tombstone. The handle of the axe, as thick as a child's arm, is deeply embedded in the soil, and the sharp double-edged blade glimmers with a ghostly blue light

As soon as she finished speaking, a voice echoed in her heart: "Are you comparing me to that half-beast with horns and hooves? You have traversed the Dream Forest, enduring countless hardships to reach here; is it not to see me?"

This is a vast platform, nearly reaching the height of the mountain. Ahead stands a temple with two rows of twenty-four columns. The temple's entrance does not require so many columns; clearly, this is for the sake of aesthetics and solemnity.

The melodious voice lazily said: "Yes, I am Daji. What kind of wishes do you wish to fulfill? Please, share them with me."

Upon witnessing such a magnificent sight, the heart is filled with joy. The entire mountain serves as a canvas for the grand patterns carved upon it. How much manpower and resources must have been expended to erect this towering stone archway? If it were not for a deity, who possesses the ability to construct such a magnificent edifice in a place like this?

In front stands a tall stone archway, which is divided into three doors and composed of four towering stone pillars adorned with intricate carvings of numerous figures. The three doors are quite spacious, and the two narrower ones on the sides can easily accommodate six chariots passing side by side.

The blaze was stunned; she could not have imagined that behind these solemn and towering steps, beyond the temple, lay an unkempt garden.

This voice was also quite arrogant; the Forest God, one of the deities of the celestial realm, was actually referred to as a half-orc by her. Yet her voice was so beautiful that even the half-elf Blaze, who held the Forest God in high regard, could not feel a trace of anger.

Passing through the column that has no door, the scenery behind changes once again. Behind the imposing group of columns, there is neither a grand hall nor a spacious flat square, but rather a forest. In the forest, there are countless trees; some have already withered, while others remain lush and green.

The blade of the axe bore faint patterns, shimmering with the radiance of magical fluctuations. Those designs were all too familiar; having grown up in the dwarven tribe, surrounded by some of the world's finest weapon forging experts, how could Chiyan possibly fail to recognize this legendary divine weapon

The trees here are a dazzling array, with such a variety that it is overwhelming to behold. Whether they are those that should grow atop snow-capped mountains, on sandy beaches, in the midst of grasslands, or beside underground volcanic rocks, they all thrive in this place

Is this the Temple of the Goddess Daji? What exactly does she preside over? Why are there so many strange plants growing in her temple?" Chiyan murmured to herself

The blazing flame suddenly cried out, as it unexpectedly saw a forked dead tree. That tree had already withered, with a thick trunk and bark twisted like iron, one could imagine how powerful its vitality was when it was alive

Then the sound quieted down, and a series of both cunning and enchanting sweet laughs emerged. The blazing flames and the hidden magic wolf, Jedi Sacker, felt a stir in their hearts, involuntarily imagining the figure of a half-naked beauty covering her lips and giggling.

The voice of the goddess Daji sounded somewhat strange: "Aren't you all here together? Oh, I sense it, there is another visitor behind you. Never mind, you need not look for him; you are here to see me, not anyone else. Focus on your own matters, come before me"

Chiyan thought for a moment and admitted, "Yes, to be precise, this can also be considered a wish"

He ran forward excitedly, no longer concealing his figure, but all around him, in every direction, there were only various strange trees—some alive, some dead, some towering into the clouds, others twisted and close to the ground. A faint mist floated through the forest, yet there was no sign of the blazing flames. With his keen senses, he did not notice at all when she had disappeared.

However, no one knows his final whereabouts. Legendary heroes always leave behind a legendary ending, and very few people conclude their lives peacefully in bed as a summary of their existence.

The voice of the goddess Daji carried a hint of impatience: "Alright, curious girl, do not concern yourself with that scrap metal. It must be said that men are generally more composed; that person does not make such a fuss as you do. You have come through the woods to stand before me"

The Minotaur Rocky is also in this situation; no one knows his final whereabouts, yet his "Divine Blessing of the Open Sky" giant axe now appears here

"What man? There is only me here!" Blaze exclaimed in astonishment

Perhaps the goddess Daji can fulfill her wishes, allowing her to avoid the distress caused by this misalignment of the soul