"How about letting this little deer stay here with me?"

The Candle Dragon looked at the deer with curiosity and affection in its eyes, as it was fused with its Spiritual Qi, making it quite attentive.

Besides, Zhong Mountain is lonely, having this little creature by its side could surely add some joy.

To get Li Ye to agree, it even promised:

"With me, it will receive my blessings, live eternally, and always accompany me."

It’s the Candle Dragon’s companion.

For most creatures, this is like ascending to heaven in a single step.

However.

Li Ye just lowered his head and looked at the playful deer, asking aloud: "Do you wish to stay here?"

The deer immediately ran behind Li Ye.

Shaking its head adorably.

It clearly didn’t want to stay here.

Just kidding, Li Ye’s Cave Mansion has its family, and with these little flowers on its head, it would be praised endlessly upon returning, walking triumphantly.

Here?

The deer eyed the barren mountain and rocks around it, not seeing any grass or spring water. It had never seen such a place since birth...

"Senior." Li Ye laughed: "It must be willing, but I will visit you often, as long as you don’t mind me annoying you."

"Hmph."

The Candle Dragon snorted.

Thinking how it, the great God of Zhong Mountain, a renowned powerhouse in the Inverted Heaven, was rejected by a deer, sounded too incredible.

Its pride was truly a bit bruised.

But not wanting to make things difficult for Li Ye, it closed its eyes.

In an instant.

The power of Xia Hezhou vanished.

Instead came a chilling, biting cold winter, this darkness was not merely black, it could freeze everything, even stripping away the five senses.

Li Ye was fine, though.

But Jiang Qingqiu had long turned back into a little fox, wishing it could wrap its tail around Li Ye’s neck, trembling with fear, even the Moonlight Deer was somewhat scared.

"Oh, your temper is really bad."

"Forget it."

"I’ll come to see you again in a while!"

Li Ye waved at the Candle Dragon and then easily used his Escape Light to leave the place shrouded in the lonely winter night, its deep eyes always watching his back.

After a long time, it spoke as if muttering to itself:

"Emotion Song..."

"Even my winter night cannot stop him."

"Truly unfair, if he could stay here with me, maybe my heart’s loneliness would be much less..."

With the Candle Dragon’s power being so immense, if not for being a special existence or having received its strength, one simply could not remain in Zhong Mountain.

The final sound was as low as a dream whisper.

Yet it stirred the Spirit Flowers left here by Li Ye, making them dance in the winter night wind, adding a touch of color to the otherwise desolate night.

The only color of Zhong Mountain.

...

"Hmm."

"The Candle Dragon’s power has been gathered."

Li Ye looked at the Glazed Bracelet on his wrist, which had a new addition according to his will, with threads of Xia Winter’s day and night power wafting inside.

Then he confirmed the deer was in his cave mansion around his neck, showing off with its kin, and decided to plant the remaining Candle Dragon Flowers in the Cave Mansion.

Each had a thread of his power, panel power, capable of binding directly once someone could coexist without his direct intervention.

This way, some unexpected beings might emerge, and creating a "Candle Dragon Series Spiritual Object Atlas" could be True Man Lingye’s treasure for the world.

"Who should I look for next?"

He raised his head in satisfaction, gazing at the vast cloud sea, somewhat torn.

The special existences in the Inverted Heaven are too many, if he wants to gather them all, it’s unknown how long it might take, it’s best to find some with representative value...

"Huh?"

Li Ye suddenly noticed far away, at the top of a continuous mountain range, a garden floating in mid-air, dazzling with flowing water, countless gems, and golden glimmers shining brightly.

It immediately caught his attention.

Oh!

That should be the legendary Celestial Seedling Garden, Emperor Jun’s nursery.

"Let’s go have a look." Li Ye instantly decided to explore a bit, he heard there’s a deity tending to the nursery named Ying Zhao, he might even gain its strength.

As the thought occurred, he immediately transformed into Escape Light and swiftly departed.

Such places are generally not casually accessible, even the surrounding areas are ensconced with deities’ barriers, rushing forward like this would usually result in head-smashing collisions.

But Li Ye has the blessing of Jianmu.

Moreover, this was originally set up by Ancestor Su Xing, although the old master is not here to oversee it now, the power still remains.

Thus, Li Ye just charged straight ahead.

Soon, he arrived at the entrance of the radiant garden.

Seeing a being with a horse body, human face, tiger stripes, and bird wings standing there quietly watching him, a gentle voice spoke:

"Li Ye?"

"I have heard your name."

A soft glow flowed over Ying Zhao’s body.

The body began changing.

The wings folded onto the back, tiger stripes embossed upon the skin, transforming into a human form, naturally bare-chested, muscular noticeable, actually exhibiting admirable vigor along with divine nobility.

"Greetings, senior."

Li Ye respectfully saluted.

This one was not the same as having met Candle Dragon before, he decided to show sincere respect.

"No need for too much courtesy." Ying Zhao still blocked the entrance: "Tell me your purpose for coming here? I guard the garden for Emperor Jun, none may enter unless necessary."

"I wish to receive your power, to create life and Spiritual Objects." Li Ye showed the flowers he got from Candle Dragon.

"Oh? Instant blooming flowers?" Ying Zhao pondered: "You want my power, do you know what my power is?"

"Uh, War God?"

It was really a tough question for Li Ye.

"I care for this seedling garden for the heavenly emperor, not only capable of waging battles but also..."

Ying Zhao stretched his hand.

Clearly, there was no powerful Spiritual Power undulating.

But the next moment.

Countless flowers appeared out of thin air, each one different, as if gathering all the world’s flowers here, the fragrant aroma wafting, various Spiritual Lights dazzling.

Even Li Ye felt a dazzling sensation.

"Is, is this your power?"

Li Ye expressed surprise: "Summoning hundreds of flowers?"

"Yes and no."

Ying Zhao paused, suddenly looked behind Li Ye, raised his voice:

"Two Dao You, since you’ve arrived, please step forward."

"?"

Li Ye slowly turned around.

Seeing his master and Sect Leader appear.

He immediately felt as if he were wandering casually outside the doors, suddenly caught by his seniors.