Species: Human
Age: 3000+
Rank: 11-circle (peak-stage)
Spirit path: Swordsman
Attribute: Ice, Divine
Bloodline: N/A
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Species: Rabbit
Age: 10,000,000+
Rank: 12-circle
Attribute: Divine
Bloodline: The Jade Rabbit
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Mark was more surprised with the fact that this cute-looking rabbit is a Saint-realm beast and even more absurd is that it is over 10 million years old.
"Is it immortal?" Mark couldn't help but wonder; his gaze was mostly fixed on the tiny thing that was flying beside the muscled warrior.
As they reached him, Mark calmly greeted them with a casual bow, "Hello."
The man returned the greetings with a nod and introduced himself, "I'm Li, the chief of the celestial lunar guards."
"Yutu, Milady's personal assistant"
The rabbit's behavior made it seem like it was annoyed and also looked down on Mark. The latter wondered whether it was because it was in the Saint realm.
The woman wore flowing robes made of the finest silks; these robes were adorned with patterns of stars, moons, and celestial motifs, and they moved as if with a life of their own, gently floating around her.
She wore delicate jewelry crafted from gems that looked a bit like sapphire but Ark says it is an unknown element. These pieces are understated yet elegant, enhancing her natural beauty without overshadowing it.
She is also surrounded by a soft and radiant glow of the aura of divinity.
In both of his lives, Mark was confident that Song Yue was the perfect woman he ever saw up close.
But, when the Goddess came near him, he couldn't help but think that even his wife pales in comparison to her.
The Goddess walked up to him as the warrior and the rabbit went down to one of their knees while keeping their gaze on the floor. She eventually stopped, about five to six feet away.
Letting out a smile, she spoke, "Welcome to the Lunar Palace, mortal."
"Who... who are you?" Mark stuttered a little bit, reacting to her greetings. When he realized his folly, he hurriedly bowed, "I'm sorry. I mean, I haven't heard of your identity, Your Grace." He tried to be as polite and formal as he could. It was quite hard for him, who was used to ordering everyone or speaking casually.
After all, this is an entity that has the power to destroy an entire planet at will. Even if he uses everything he has, he won't be able to kill her. Hence, he had to be courteous as he was advised. Moreover, on the way, she experienced how even his inventory was locked. Who knows what powers she might have?
The Goddess let out a giggle but covered her mouth with her hand, "Relax, mortal. I'm not as strict as those gods who care about hierarchy. As for my identity, you can call me Chang'e. If it is too much, you can address me as 'Your grace' as everyone does."
The rabbit raised its eyes and took a glance at her master and thought, 'As if you don't care about hierarchy, you two-faced devil. You are famous for bullying your servants when they are not too courteous toward you and act as if you are the Jade Emperor.'
Its eyes then glance to the right to spot the mortal who was standing toe to toe against his master, 'I really wonder what's in this mortal that Milady was so interested about that she even pardoned him from the formalities, which she only does with other fellow deities of the heavenly palace.'
Mark raised his head to look at her directly and became dazed for a second before he controlled himself and cupped his fists with a bow, "If Your Grace is the one that I'm here for, then, I humbly request you to save my sister from the curse she got from a cosmic orb."
"The Orb of Time," commented the Goddess in response. "Yeah, I sensed it. It's not a problem."
"Then..." Mark looked at her hopefully.
However, the Goddess' following words caused turmoil in his heart, "But, we cannot just do favors on mortals. It goes against the code of the heavenly palace. A price needed to be paid."
"Price? What is it?" Mark didn't promise right away and asked her. He decided to reject the request if it involved his personal life. For example: working for her as a slave for a certain period of time, or something like that.
The Goddess then said, "You have to bring back Hou Yi's soul that was supposedly imprisoned in the Netherworld."
"Eh?"