On the other side, Xia Yinyue watched this scene unfold, her beautiful eyes widening in surprise.
"Xiao Bai, how did your creatures advance so quickly?"
"This tiger-like creature I remember seeing it during the freshman test not long ago. Back then, it was only at the peak of the Warrior rank, wasn't it?"
"And now it's already at the Leader rank, and it seems to have undergone some transformation. Not only has it advanced in rank, but its strength has surpassed its previous level!"
Standing next to Bai Ze, Xia Yinyue couldn't help but marvel.
It had been less than two weeks since the freshman test, yet Bai Ze's creatures had collectively advanced once again.
This progression was so overwhelming that it left Xia Yinyue somewhat stunned.
However, she noticed that Bai Ze's strongest creature the humanoid insect was absent.
At the same time, the Forest Dragon had also regained some composure.
Now she finally understood: because this was just a drill, Bai Ze's side had been going easy on her.
They weren't even taking it seriously, only sending their two weakest leaders to spar with her.
If that powerful creature had been dispatched, how many rounds could she have possibly lasted?
As she was still grappling with shock, the angels and wind spirits from behind her arrived one after another.
The moment the Holy Winged Angel saw the scene before her, she was utterly stunned.
Everywhere she looked, the word "prosperity" was an understatement!
The trees grew to heights of over ten meters, with vibrant and colorful foliage.
The resources and food were exceptionally abundant, with various fruit trees and bushes thriving in ways she had never witnessed on her planet!
"Everyone, since you're all here, let me show you around our planet," Aurora said casually, standing atop the Forest Dragon.
Hearing this, the Forest Dragon nodded immediately, as if understanding her intentions. It flapped its wings and took off.
The other creatures were equally intrigued and became even more curious about Bai Ze's planet.
Following the Forest Dragon's lead, the group soared forward.
Under Aurora's guidance, the team passed over a vast ocean.
Beneath the clear waters were countless rolling tentacles and, surprisingly, a magnificent and sacred underwater palace!
The ancient ruins, and towering and faceless statues, all hinted at the existence of an advanced civilization.
The creatures were stunned, and Xia Yinyue's jaw dropped.
"Has your world already developed a civilization?" Xia Yinyue asked in disbelief.
"But your creatures are so large and powerful. Shouldn't they primarily focus on physical strength to transcend limits?"
"How could they possess the architectural skills to create such structures?"
Xia Yinyue's angels and wind spirits were intelligent beings, but due to the lack of time, they hadn't managed to build their empire or enter a civilized era.
Yet Bai Ze's strength-based creatures already had their civilization and empire.
To this, Bai Ze simply nodded lightly, replying in a relaxed tone, "Indeed, most of them aren't particularly smart, but there's always someone who is."
Seeing Bai Ze's cryptic response, Xia Yinyue immediately thought of that humanoid insect.
Could it be that this creature embodied both physical and intellectual excellence?
Her observations during the freshman test had all pointed in that direction!
As the group moved forward in awe, they suddenly found themselves on a collision course with a floating island.
A flock of giant roc birds burst forth, scaring the angels into retreat.
"What an enormous floating island! Isn't this what we've always wanted to build?"
"The divine pillars, statues, and sky fortresses what a spectacular scene!"
Like villagers entering a bustling city for the first time, the wind spirits and angels couldn't stop marveling at the sights before them.
Bai Ze, however, merely smiled without saying a word, for the best was yet to come.
When they finally arrived at the densest and most prosperous part of the forest region, the two races truly understood the meaning of disparity.
Even the Forest Dragon, accustomed to living in forests, widened her pupils in astonishment, nearly unable to pull her gaze away.
Expanses of greenery covered mountains, hills, and plateaus. Every visible corner was dominated by towering trees reaching into the sky.
Compared to this vast forest, the one on her planet could only be described as a grove.
On the ground, rows of treehouses were interconnected in a complex network.
Members of the Sword and Shield clan bustled about, carrying stones, wood, and vines, seemingly transporting them to another area.
"What a powerful race, and they're only a branch species," Xia Yinyue exclaimed.
"Their cultivation levels are they all at the peak of the Servant rank?"
Bai Ze nodded lightly, confirming her suspicion.
"That's right, around 500 of them, all at the peak of the Servant rank."
Hearing this, Xia Yinyue took a deep breath, her gaze uneasy.
She had once boasted about teaching Bai Ze a lesson.
But now, facing this 500-strong force, could her creatures even hold their ground?
It seemed likely that they would be overwhelmed by sheer momentum as soon as the battle began.
Her thoughts mirrored those of her creatures.
If these 500 weren't even the main force of Bai Ze's planet, what exactly had they been up against before?
If these weren't the elite troops, then what kind of devastation would the real army unleash?
"This is terrifying!" the Holy Winged Angel thought, trembling.
Following the Sword and Shield clan's footsteps, the angels and wind spirits were curious to see where the materials were being transported.
Eventually, they arrived at an even grander area.
It turned out that this was the true center of the forest region.
The Wooden Nation Capital
Centered around a towering ancient tree, countless houses and fortresses were built around it.
Within the capital, an impressive 3,000 treefolk resided.
They carried logs and stones, carefully crafting and building homes.
Some were cultivating farms, growing fruit trees and flowers, revealing expansive orchards and vegetable gardens.
At this moment, Aurora stood as the leader of this capital and the queen revered by the treefolk.
"Welcome to the Wooden Nation Capital. This is the home I've led the treefolk to build," Aurora explained.
Even the Forest Dragon, hovering in the sky, was mesmerized.
If not for her unwavering loyalty to her creator, she might have been tempted to pledge allegiance to Aurora.
This ecosystem couldn't simply be described as "good."
It was astonishingly magnificent!
The nation, constructed entirely from plants, occupied an immense area.
Its resources were abundantly rich, making it the perfect haven for the Forest Dragon.
"The area here must cover at least a quarter of the forest," someone exclaimed.
"And there are so many treefolk here. If they were to mobilize, they could probably crush us with ease."
The angel and wind spirit leaders were stunned.
Though their attributes were different, the Sky Spirit leader, being part of the same broader race, felt a deep sense of inferiority.
The other side had built a nation, established power, and achieved a royal status.
Meanwhile, they were still wandering, exposed to the elements.
The gap between the two sides was more than just a little bit stark.
"Look over there!"
"Is that another city in the distance?"
Suddenly, the Sky Spirit pointed to a corner far away, spotting something unexpected.
That location, at the edge of the forest, seemed to hold another settlement.
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