Chapter 489

Although this time the Radiant faction clearly had greater strength, the strongest side often suffers the fiercest blow, so this melee actually fell into a stalemate for a while.

But everyone was fighting fiercely, making a ruckus all day, and seeing that dawn was approaching, Ji Ming truly had no energy left.

After exchanging a few feigned blows with Bai Li Xiang, he simply took advantage of the recoil from being repelled, turned into a golden escape light, and fled outward from the battle circle.

— As a Chosen of the Holy Light, it makes sense for me to prioritize an escape skill, right?

Quite reasonable!

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

Although Bai Li Xiang will surely pretend ignorance, someone still noticed that light and let out a scream like an alarm, just like every clueless onlooker.

However, the Sea Corps Chief and the Director Ti, being enemies who meet with heightened hostility, would never allow them to pursue the Chosen.

"Noisy!"

Especially Director Ti, who raised a hand and unleashed an Instant Ice Spike, blasting the head off the one who loved to shout the most.

But this does not mean Ji Ming's escape would go smoothly, because as he flew, he felt his body sink and inevitably fell down.

???

Although he wasn't using his full strength to avoid revealing too much power, it's still quite impressive that someone could capture his high-speed flight.

Therefore he didn't struggle, but let it be, wanting to see what kind of entity had appeared near the Fallen God Peak, capable of such strength.

After landing, he turned his head to look at the person who had grabbed the back of his neck, and regretted it.

Indeed, it was that black-faced, plump old woman whose appearance and behavior were equally bizarre, and seeing her at midnight would surely give one a fright.

"You, what do you want to do?"

"What are you doing~"

The aunt with a stellar, husky, mature-female voice drew out her tone, then suddenly lunged at Ji Ming, spreading her hands, and let out a Hedong Lion's Roar.

"Hand over the divinity of the Purple Lightning God!"

Ji Ming:???

"Not an auntie, uh… I thought… you're truly steadfast in your thieving heart!"

Ji Ming immediately felt solemn respect, about to tell her that the divinity was gone and she should forget it, when she shouted right into his ear.

"Don't bullshit me about not having the divinity; I tell you, I don't believe it!"

"I…"

"You, you dare to hesitate even in the Mali Gobi!"

Yet this black-faced aunt, like a hyper-masculine type, roared at him nonstop, giving him no chance to speak.

This left Ji Ming unable to use any eloquence; he could only be forcibly grabbed by the hand and threatened.

"I'm telling you, if you don't hand it over, I'll snap one of your fingers right now!"

Comedy note: Ji Ming, who is destined to attract love, is being held by a member of the opposite sex for the first time in his life, and they want to break his finger.

"Ah, not…"

So Ji Ming also grew anxious, about to struggle hard to rescue Miss Zuo, but he froze upon seeing what was before him.

"Auntie, there's someone behind you!"

"Someone? Even a ghost wouldn't be allowed!"

As she spoke, she clenched one of Ji Ming's fingers, ready to cripple it, but before she could exert force, a voice came from behind.

"Su Ni, let him go!"

The aunt trembled slightly, yet it was the same purple lightning as the Goddess of the Sharp Tongue.

"I feel like I heard a somewhat familiar voice; it must be my imagination, just my imagination…"

After saying that, she was about to exert force again, but this time the person behind her would show no mercy.

"Su La Ya·Ma Li An Ni·Pu En Zuo·Ying Wei! You're asking for death!"

Then Ji Ming felt his vision blur, with a thud he sat on the ground, but he didn't hesitate at all, directly lunging to hide behind the newcomer.

And he opened his mouth and let out a sound.

"Mom!"

"Mother Earth is just having fun; Lao Nv Shi is your eternal mother!"

"Indeed, the newcomer is naturally the long-absent Buluowa."

"Having freed herself from the curse's influence and endured five hundred years of arduous cultivation, she is undoubtedly at an unprecedented peak, her sharpness and resilience surpassing even the weapon in her hand."

"As for the black-faced aunt who had previously grabbed Ji Ming and refused to let go, she was driven back into the woods by a spear, and now she stands on the branches, gazing over here."

"She even deliberately put on a surprised look, speaking in a sarcastic, tone‑deaf way."

"Hespera? How are you still not dead?"

"Faced with such kind words, Lao Nv Shi naturally had to repay them with merit."

"Because I speak civilly and mind my manners when I meet people and handle affairs, I don't go around wanting to spit feces wherever I go, so living two extra years is only fitting."

"After saying that, she then turned her head back and lowered her voice."

"What nonsense you're shouting, truly not embarrassing at all."

She gave a light cough.

"This won't happen again."

"Heh heh heh……"

"But how could her words escape the ears of someone paying attention? Thus, amidst the classic villainous laughter, the black‑faced aunt crawled down from the tree upside down."

"What did I just hear, Mom~~~"

"Again, a classic drawn‑out tone of sarcasm, the black aunt hopped about like a monkey, running and jumping around the two."

"Oh dear, your cries are truly deep‑hearted; I never imagined that the great sage, having abandoned his clan's deep hatred and secluded himself beyond the world, would do so just to let a……"

You jealous?

Just four little words, while busy mocking Lao Nv Shi, Hei Da Ma's face changed, her eyes widened, and she unleashed an atomic breath.

I spit!

But before she could add a follow-up combo, Lao Nv Shi seized the moment and landed a counter.

Don't rush, rushing is useless—I'm his teacher, imparting the Dao, receiving instruction, clearing doubts, and I've helped him a lot; him calling me 'Mom' is not a loss, nor is it wrong.

Even looking from this angle, I, Buluowa, not only have children but also a granddaughter; sigh, after wandering this life for so long, it can be considered merit fulfilled.

Unlike some people who live like lonely widows, imagining things better than others' dreams, and wherever they go they are annoying.

Shut up!

Hei Da Ma couldn't stand it anymore and forcibly stopped Lao Nv Shi's boasting.

You are truly a shameless elf, Hai Sewei—I feel ashamed to have once had you as a friend!

But how is this not actively jumping into the other's trap? Because Lao Nv Shi could immediately follow up with a line.

Shame? Who was just clinging to my student and not letting go? Grasping their hand like a lovesick fool, yelling like a mad dog.

I...

Besides, don't call me Hai Sewei—I'm no longer an elf sage, I've cut ties with the former Holy Tree Kingdom; now I'm just Buluowa, that's all!

Now it's good, Hei Da Ma was directly put into a silent state by a smooth little combo.

Shaking with anger, she trembled for at least four sets of eight beats before finally regaining her ability to speak.

Just as she was about to continue scolding, the slightly calmed her suddenly noticed that today's sage seemed somewhat different.

In what way is it not the same? In what way...

!!!

You! How did that nauseating divine aura on you disappear?

Heavens, where did the jungle curse on you go?

And what's up with this vigorous vitality on you? Aren't you about to die?

Hei Da Ma shouted while stepping closer like a kidnapper, and finally lunged at Lao Nv Shi with her sinful hands.

Get lost!

Although Buluowa kicked in time, sending Hei Da Ma back seven steps, she still got her face pinched.

Mm! Mm!

She let out a few crazy cries, the granny pinched her own two fingers, eyes shining.

Feeling like a person, Hai Sewei, you... you've come back to life!

You lunatic, you dare to spout madness wearing that ruined skin!

Lao Nv Shi couldn't take it anymore, raised her spear to give her two more holes, but the opponent dodged with a few fierce monkey rolls.

Okay okay okay, I was wrong, can't I correct it?

Barely escaping Hai Sewei's furious strike, Hei Da Ma repeatedly begged for mercy, while shedding her disguise and magic, turning into a……

Er...

Ji Ming knew the elf race were all pointy-eared superhumans whose looks and power were off the charts, so he also expected that the black-faced fat auntie's true form would definitely be a stunning existence at supermodel level.

But he never imagined that, although her true form indeed had nothing to do with the word 'fat', this auntie of the same generation as Lao Nv Shi was actually black as a lump of coal!

Thus, although the sky was already lightening, the forest remained somewhat dim due to leaf cover, so Ji Ming could only see two rows of sparkling white teeth hanging in the air, swaying left and right, which was quite comical.

Unfortunately, the auntie didn't know her own appearance at that moment; those two rows of white teeth were oddly opening and closing, humorously spitting out her surprise.

However, Lao Nv Shi didn't bother with her nonsense, but instead introduced her to Ji Ming.

"She is Su Layya, a dark elf of the Iris clan, and one of the twelve high priests of the Holy Tree Kingdom back then."

"Her talent was still not bad; she had originally been preparing to make a run for the position of high priest, but just as she was about to succeed—heh—the kingdom fell."

"Tsk, truly Lao Nv Shi—she can tell her own hellish jokes without changing her expression."

"The so-called 'Divine Nine Surnames' is, strictly speaking, not a racial designation but a group designation."

"The reason this term exists is simply because the elf population was already tiny, and those with golden bloodlines were even rarer."

"In order to facilitate internal unity and govern the kingdom well, they simply glued together the few races that held ruling power, forcibly creating a group."

"Therefore, if one must give Lao Nv Shi a specific racial designation, strictly speaking it should be called 'high elf'."

"After all, her legs are thin and long, making mountain climbing very convenient."

So Su Layya… no, wait, she's also an elder, so be polite… Su Auntie, upon discovering that Lao Nv Shi had freed herself from the divine curse, would go berserk on the spot, which is understandable.

Experts see the essence: this kind of thing that cannot be freed unless a major deity acts or displays great divine powers can be completely eradicated without a trace, which is truly astonishing.

Wait a moment!

"So this Su Layya is a dark elf, a refugee of the fallen kingdom, with a hoarse voice and brown eyes…"

Amazing, fortunately the Iris clan handles theological rites; if she were an Oak clan elf queen or something, all sorts of nasty things would flood Ji Ming's mind.

Moreover, that layer of disguise is like the so-called 'mask'; wearing it lets one let loose, but taking it off requires learning restraint.

Therefore, after Su Layya had vented her emotions, although she still had some manic energy, she still lowered her emotions and brought the topic back to the main point.

"So how did you manage that?"

She glanced at Buluowa's Holy Light Chosen behind him and furrowed her brows.

"Was it the Holy Light that acted? Heh, that's just an ultimate non-stick pan that likes to pretend to be benevolent! He back then… uh, tell me, what price did you pay?"

Buluowa merely shook his head.

"I am not seeking Him, but another existence."

This statement obviously surprised Su Layya, for after the Fall of the God of the Jagged Cliffs, the only true gods left in this world are three Thus we will have Cultivation: Zhen Shen.

Since it wasn't the Holy Light, the forest being the aggressor wouldn't just stop on its own… so could it be that byd of the Wealth Goddess?

Impossible, impossible, how could a swindler possibly…

"So which one is it?"

Buluowa pondered for a moment, then decided to tell the truth.

"The fourth true god, the ruler of all living beings."

Now, in the darkness, what was jumping wasn't just two white teeth; there was also a pair of brown lights shining like oil lamps.

"The fourth one, where is it?"

But Buluowa just shook her head.

"Give up your ridiculous ambitions, Sulaya; they don't owe you anything, and they won't be interested in playing your game of reviving the Holy Tree Kingdom."

Exactly, revival.

After the Holy Tree Kingdom fell, the elves—some died, some fled, some went into hiding—but a group of unwilling pointy-eared ones chose to stay in the civilized lands, striving to rebuild the Holy Tree Kingdom.

Because the attackers who invaded the Great Paulownia Forest and, objectively speaking, cut down the holy tree's trunk were from Deep Forest, they also had some arrangements in Radiance, but their main force remained in Deep Forest.

However, let alone Yangyue World, just speaking of Earth, how many so-called 'noble remnants' there are, and how many heaven-sent hunks capable of 'restoring the Han dynasty and returning to the old capital' could there be?

So naturally it was arduous and futile; they could only hide like a bunch of clowns in the shadows, watching Deep Forest and Radiance enjoy peace generation after generation—no better than a stray dog by the roadside.

But logically speaking, since they can't win in an arm-wrestling match against Deep Forest and Radiance, at most they'd last a few decades, and after two generations this idea should die out—but who calls the elders of the Holy Tree Kingdom the worst of the worst, a bunch of half-elves?

This group of long-lived pointy-eared ones are the most vengeful; legend says they even have a little notebook just for grudges—if they can repay, they do; if not, they use their longevity advantage to wear down their enemies to death, then go dig up their ancestors' graves.

Moreover, although the elders lack the ability to succeed in rebellion, perhaps because they were originally escapees, they instead specialize in resisting the Deep Forest people's massacres and preserving their strength.

Thus they repeatedly fought and lost, lost and fought, as tenacious as an indestructible cockroach, and so they have persisted to this day, still secretly active underground in Deep Forest Kingdom.

As an elven sage, Buluowa was naturally invited enthusiastically several times, but at that time she was still in a state of emo due to her shattered worldview, trying to hide her inner pain with solitude and asceticism, so she didn't accept.

Later, her mind gradually grew tougher, and her sanity slowly returned to normal; while unintentionally encountering a group of restorers in the eastern borders of Deep Forest, she unexpectedly discovered that they… their minds seemed a bit off?