Chapter 479 - 346: Land of Ruins, Part 2

Chapter 479: Chapter 346: Land of Ruins, Part 2

At Yu Changsheng’s teasing, the little porcelain doll-like child immediately gritted its teeth, glaring at him huffily as its gaze turned increasingly malevolent.

It snorted, its face icing over. With a wave of its tiny hand, the Purple Bamboo it held swept down. In that instant, the air itself seemed to tear, causing the surrounding Purple Bamboo to tremble violently. A long, purple arc, imbued with terrifying Sword Qi, slashed through the void toward Yu Changsheng.

"Sword Qi? You’re no simple creature, are you!"

Yu Changsheng’s surprise deepened. Casting aside any thought of underestimation, he let out a soft breath as his Magical Power surged wildly. Dense rows of Golden-Winged Eagle Beast Shadows materialized, forming a wall in front of him to intercept the Sword Qi.

"TSSH... TSSH... TSSH..."

The Sword Qi dissipated, and the Beast Shadows Yu Changsheng had deployed shattered along with it.

It was clear that the Purple Child had only attacked casually, yet it was enough to make Yu Changsheng’s expression grow solemn.

’What a fierce attack. A Purple Bamboo that has gained sentience and a spiritual form, and even possesses this kind of Sword Qi... Truly bizarre.’

Yu Changsheng clicked his tongue in amazement. As he carefully sensed the Purple Child’s aura, understanding dawned in his heart.

’Late-stage Golden Core... I wonder how many ages this creature has existed here. Growing in this place, influenced by the cliff, it somehow mutated and gained sentience. And it even developed this Swordsmanship...’

"Hmph. Now you know I’m not to be trifled with, right?"

Seeing its attack fail, the Purple Child snorted coldly. It looked at Yu Changsheng with a smug air, clutching the Purple Bamboo to its chest, its expression a mixture of pride and wariness.

"That strike was just a warning. Human, if you don’t leave my territory, I will be forced to use my full strength."

The Purple Child gestured threateningly at Yu Changsheng, issuing its warning as a wave of pressure, comparable to that of a Late-stage Golden Core cultivator, rolled off it and washed over him, whether intentionally or not.

Yu Changsheng didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Still, he cupped his fist and smiled humbly. "I was not aware this was your territory. I am truly sorry for the intrusion. Please allow Changsheng to apologize."

Seeing Yu Changsheng’s gentle attitude, the Purple Child was taken aback. It pouted, and its imposing aura subsided a little.

But then, Yu Changsheng’s eyes glinted as his tone shifted, and he said with a light chuckle:

"However, I do have some business here today, so I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you a little longer. I hope you can understand, Fellow Daoist."

"You!"

At his words, the Purple Child’s little face tensed up again. It pointed a tiny finger at Yu Changsheng, its face contorted with rage. A faint blush appeared on its cheeks, which, strangely enough, was quite fetching.

"You! You horrible man! I can’t just ignore this! This is my home! Do you have any manners, barging into my home like this?!"

With that, the Purple Child slapped the Purple Bamboo in its arms. Its fingers danced, and the Purple Bamboo, now like a sword, instantly tore through the air, tracing intricate patterns as it thrust toward Yu Changsheng.

Its speed was astonishing, and it carried a sharp, unstoppable Sword Intent that was shocking to behold. The aftershock alone was enough to snap all the surrounding trees in the Purple Bamboo Forest, carving deep gouges into the earth.

In an instant, a purple light flashed and Purple Bamboo leaves fluttered down. At the Purple Child’s command, the Purple Bamboo Sword’s image trembled and multiplied into thousands of copies, closing in on Yu Changsheng from all directions in a layered assault.

"Red Purgatory Dragon!"

Not daring to be careless, Yu Changsheng felt the immense power of the attack. The Red Purgatory Dragon materialized beside him and let out a heaven-shaking roar. Plumes of Evil Fire billowed out, burning fiercely and forming a protective Sea of Fire around him.

"HISSSS..."

The Evil Fire flared, shattering many of the illusory Purple Bamboo Swords. However, more of them pierced through the Sea of Evil Fire and continued their sharp advance on Yu Changsheng. Sword Light filled the sky, each beam concealing a deadly intent.

"Colorful Star Deer!"

Yu Changsheng shouted, retreating as he waved his hand again. The Colorful Star Deer was summoned from his Inner Realm. With a gentle stomp of its hoof, thorny vines erupted from the earth, weaving themselves into a cage that formed a second layer of defense, blocking every last one of the illusory Sword Lights.

Seizing the opening, a sharp glint flashed in Yu Changsheng’s eyes. He executed several consecutive Shadow Flashes, breaking through the layers of obstruction to appear abruptly before the Purple Child. A Flame erupted in his hand, radiating a blinding golden light.

"Rising Sun Dawn Fist!"

A phantom image of a great sun merged with his fist, which shone with a brilliant light. With his hair flying wildly, Yu Changsheng looked like a fiend-god as he threw a punch of immense power straight at the Purple Child’s face.

The Purple Child scrambled back, leaping through the air to create distance. As it moved, it slashed viciously with the Purple Bamboo, unleashing a thousand rays of Sword Light that rained down on Yu Changsheng.

With a surge of vital energy, a golden light emanated from Yu Changsheng, forming a cape and armor. Relying on his formidable physical strength, he ignored the Sword Light and charged straight through, his expression unchanging.

Seeing this, a flicker of panic crossed the Purple Child’s face. With a push of its small hand, the Purple Bamboo transformed into a world-shaking, long rainbow. Like a purple Thunderbolt, it tore through the void, causing space to tremble as it thrust at Yu Changsheng again.

Yu Changsheng’s brow furrowed. His vital energy surged as he unleashed his full Physical Strength. The Rising Sun Dawn Fist crashed down onto the Purple Bamboo. At the point of impact, Yu Changsheng’s body shuddered, but the immense force sent the Purple Bamboo flying. His fist, however, continued its unstoppable momentum, hurtling toward the Purple Child.

"Don’t!"

The Purple Child cried out in panic. Its form flickered unsteadily, and its face grew pale.

Yu Changsheng came to an abrupt halt. Just as his fist was about to land on the Purple Child’s face, he suddenly stopped. With an impassive expression, he lowered his hand, unfurling his fist into a palm, and gave the Purple Child’s little head a gentle pat. He then chuckled and said:

"How could I ever bear to hit such a cute little thing?"

The Purple Child froze, staring blankly at Yu Changsheng. It swallowed hard, its throat bobbing, and a complex series of emotions flickered in its eyes. It didn’t even resist his large hand, allowing him to pat its head.

Yu Changsheng beamed, gently stroking the Purple Child’s head. Deep in his eyes, however, there was a look of wary uncertainty. He kept his expression neutral and his Divine Sense focused, sensing the changes in their surroundings. Inwardly, however...

At some point, all the surrounding Purple Bamboo had silently retracted their glow. They had all bent to point directly at Yu Changsheng, the stalks like swords exuding an indescribable, cold light. Even the Purple Bamboo leaves had curled up, as if each one had gained Spirituality.

A silent, almost imperceptible killing intent had locked onto Yu Changsheng.

Yu Changsheng quietly swallowed. He gave a small, nervous laugh at the Purple Child, doing his best to appear harmless and convey his goodwill.

Just a moment ago, as his fist was about to land, he had suddenly sensed an intense, life-threatening danger erupting from behind him. It felt like a blade pressed to his back, which is why he had retracted his attack at the critical moment.

And sure enough, the bent Purple Bamboo behind him had remained pointed at him for a while after he pulled his punch, only slowly returning to their normal state.

Yu Changsheng inwardly breathed a sigh of relief, but his expression became even more amiable. After a moment’s thought, he couldn’t resist pinching the Purple Child’s cheek. Chuckling, he took out a few Elixirs and offered them to the child. Suppressing the pain in his heart, he made a grand gesture and said magnanimously:

"Here, consider this a gift for our first meeting, and an apology for the disturbance. Take them."

The Elixirs he took out were all Third-Grade Elixirs. If not for the vast fortune Yang Tianyi had given him, he could never have afforded to be so generous.

And just as he’d hoped, the Purple Child’s frown first turned to a look of confusion upon seeing the Elixirs in Yu Changsheng’s hand, then its brow smoothed out completely. It didn’t even pay mind to the hand pinching its little cheek. After a moment’s hesitation, it said shyly:

"W-well... alright, then. I forgive you this time."

With that, faster than the eye could follow, it snatched the Elixirs from Yu Changsheng’s hand and swallowed them all in one gulp, an expression of pure bliss spreading across its face.

[Successfully fed Spiritual Purple Bamboo Essence. Consumed: Life-Reviving Pill x3, Spirit Revival Pill x3. Obtained: 10,000 Essence Points!]