The power of the Divine Maiden Furnace was gentle and profound. Instead of directly assaulting the Willow Deity's defenses like a violent attack, it felt like a soft spring breeze, slowly caressing every leaf and every branch of the willow tree.
This infiltration of energy was subtle and gradual, creeping into the trunk without the Willow Deity even realizing it.
As an ancient sacrificial spirit, the Willow Deity possessed exceptionally keen perception. Yet the power of the Divine Maiden Furnace was so mystical, operating in a manner entirely distinct from conventional attacks, that the Willow Deity did not immediately detect the intrusion.
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