Moments later, the dwarf chieftain yielded his position, and the dwarves behind him came forward one by one, scrutinizing the item in Jin Baoer's hand with fervent and excited eyes, only to quickly turn regretful and retreat…
From the first to the seventy-eighth!
Everyone wore the same expression of great difficulty.
"I'm afraid not. These three items are too precious. If we fail…"
The iron element would likely be destroyed, the flame would be wasted, and the toughness of the red iron would easily backfire on the artifact refiner. They weren't confident!
Hearing this, Jin Baoer subconsciously frowned and asked, unwilling to give up.
"Is it enough to just show them? There should be many other dwarves on this continent, right? Do I need to show anyone else?"
With hope so close, she didn't want to give up! Who knew when the God Race would find this place…
The dwarves shook their heads, full of helplessness and regret.
The atmosphere grew somewhat somber…
Moments later, Long Lixing knitted his brows, knowing he couldn't force the issue. He gently put his arm around the woman's waist and confidently comforted her.
"It's alright. The universe is vast; there will always be someone capable!"
Although disappointed, Jin Baoer understood the implications. She could only sigh and say,
"So be it! I was too hasty!"
But who else could she find besides the dwarf race? Should she search the universe? However, they were too conspicuous right now. Not knowing how to resist the God Race was one thing, but knowing the method and being powerless was truly agonizing…
No one noticed that among the dwarves, a thin figure was looking conflicted, seemingly hesitating about something.
Having spoken, Jin Baoer shifted her gaze elsewhere. She happened to see a cultivator feigning death nearby, and her brow furrowed tightly!
The disappearance of the continental barrier had led to cultivators from the Cultivation Continent trampling over other continents. In essence, the dwarf's plight was inseparable from her!
Subconsciously, she probed her divine sense into the immortal mansion, searching for elven branches. If used as the core, creating a large defensive formation to protect the entire continent was not impossible…
After searching for a while, she suddenly realized that the last elven branch seemed to be placed in the Refining Sect of the Upper Realm, and she no longer had any.
This made things difficult. The formation core had to be something inconspicuous yet possessing enough spiritual energy, otherwise, other things wouldn't last long!
Thinking this, she was about to withdraw her divine sense when her gaze was drawn by a faint shimmering light!
In the vast immortal mansion, beside the sea of flowers, stood several trees full of spiritual energy. Their branches grew exceptionally lush, and a faint white light enveloped them, as if adorned with a beautiful cloak…
This was the only plant in the immortal mansion she didn't recognize. It had existed for many years but had been thoroughly overlooked!
Looking at the spiritual energy emanating from it, an idea suddenly struck her. The next moment, with a subtle movement of her divine sense…
The tall tree trunk suddenly shot up from the ground, soaring upwards under some unseen force!
Simultaneously, Jin Baoer, who was standing before everyone, retreated and waved her hand towards a clearing not far away. A giant green tree shadow, appearing out of nowhere, flew out…
The great tree manifested, exuding powerful spiritual energy! Its roots were numerous and thick, burrowing into the ground as soon as they landed, extending continuously…
In just a few seconds, a colossal tree trunk suddenly appeared on the previously empty land, its branches and leaves luxuriant! As the gentle breeze blew, the leaves rustled with a "shasha" sound, and specks of white light scattered downwards, fluttering with the wind…
Jin Baoer hadn't expected this unknown spiritual tree to have such sentience. Judging by its current state, it was definitely suitable as a formation core!
This was because plants with a certain level of intelligence could survive for a very long time. The more robust their roots, the stronger their vitality!
Seeing this, Long Lixing understood and looked at her with a smile.
The dwarves had no idea what she was planning! They only heard Jin Baoer turn around and suddenly say,
"When I leave the Dwarf Continent, I will drive away all cultivators and set up a large defensive formation with the spiritual tree as the core. The dwarf race will then restore its former isolation! But please remember, you must never cut down the trunk, or the formation will be broken!"
The dwarves were overjoyed at this! They nodded their heads in firm agreement. Seeing their lives restored to their former peace, they would naturally protect this great tree with their lives.
The dwarf chieftain was even more surprised and excited. He strode forward, grabbed Jin Baoer's sleeve, and thanked her repeatedly!
"Thank you so much! This way, we won't have to hide anymore!"
Standing before Jin Baoer, the dwarf, who was about one meter twenty tall, looked particularly peculiar. If not for his rough face, he would have appeared like a robust child…
Just as Jin Baoer was about to bid farewell, a petite figure suddenly ran from among the dwarves and stopped directly in front of a certain man in black, raising a tender yet confident little face…
"Thank you for helping the dwarf race. As a token of my sincerity… will you marry me!"
As she spoke, a hint of shyness flashed across the dwarf woman's delicate and small face. Her eyes were nervous yet excited as she stared directly at him, utterly bold and audacious!
Long Lixing hadn't thought much of the first part of her request, but upon hearing the latter half, his indifferent eyes paused, then narrowed slightly as he looked down…
The dwarf girl before him was barely up to his thigh. Her plain, delicate face was flushed red and firm. Her pigtails looked ridiculous and wild, especially the intense possessiveness and fervor in her eyes at that moment, which made him instinctively uncomfortable!
"Scram!"
A chilling voice suddenly rang out. The girl froze, the blush on her face instantly replaced by a deathly pallor. She looked up at him in disbelief…
"What did you say?"
The man had no intention of engaging with her. He stretched out his long leg, standing beside Jin Baoer. Without hesitation, he slightly bent down, placed his large hand around her waist, and rested his head on her shoulder, as if he were about to merge with Jin Baoer…
A slightly wronged and possessive voice sounded in her ear, both alluring and harmonious!
"Baoer~ Someone is trying to steal me from you, you have to protect me well!"
Jin Baoer, who had been spectating, stiffened all over, her smile gradually fading!
It wasn't for any other reason than the hand around her waist was tightening too much, clearly expressing the man's displeasure at her amused expression, with a hint of seduction…
"Ahem… I'm sorry! He's already taken!"
So, could he please loosen his grip a little? It was about to break!
In response, the man's cold aura dissipated slightly, and a soft snort emanated from his nostrils…
The dwarf girl's expression changed. Her gaze shifted to Jin Baoer… She straightened her body, bowed deeply, and finally looked up at her very earnestly!
"I am very grateful that you saved our race and left us with the formation! But no one can understand love, so… I want to have a fair duel with you!"