Versatile Mage: I Awakened Nine Stars

Chapter 405 How can one say that they didn't win?

The bamboo forest is quiet.

Suddenly, a strong wind arose, sweeping up endless bamboo leaves.

These bamboo leaves, like flying swords, swept in with boundless sharp sword energy and dust.

Xu Shen's expression changed slightly.

Incandescent stars gathered and flew, a complex star map flashed by, and a transparent oval light shield, like a honeycomb, had already completely enveloped the two of them.

"Damn it, I was so focused on how much psychological damage this thing could cause that I forgot that to be able to make a country so miserable, it has to be a well-rounded fighter."

Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Xu Shen breathed a sigh of relief and even felt like making a joke.

But soon, he stopped laughing.

Time passed slowly, and the two walked forward under the light shield, but the bamboo leaf storm showed no signs of abating.

The light shield was on its last legs, like a candle flickering in the wind, as the relentless attack continued.

At this rate, his light-based magic power would be exhausted before the two even ventured deep into the bamboo forest.

Xu Shen sighed, and a dazzling rainbow light gathered in his palm.

This is the realm of Moonbow Radiance.

Although this domain does not have the function of restoring magical energy, it can convert all the energy within the domain into light-based magical energy, which is then absorbed into his light magic star chart to enhance the next attack.

It may not sound very powerful, but the truly extraordinary thing about this field is that it has no limit to the amount of magic it can absorb and accumulate!
In theory, given enough time to accumulate, it can even enhance a basic spell to the power of a forbidden spell!

The saying goes, "Great efforts can create miracles."

He refused to believe that after accumulating so much energy for so long, it wouldn't be able to break through this mere bamboo leaf sword energy.

"Ah Shen, don't rush, there seems to be something else in these bamboo leaves."

Yu Mian's eyes were calm as she plucked the strings of the pipa with her slender fingers.

With each clang, invisible sound waves spread out.

The mournful cries of birds rose and fell.

The attack of the bamboo leaf sword energy actually weakened a bit.

Xu Shen's eyes lit up.

Judging the type of demon by its roar is an essential skill for summoning mages.

"I knew it! No matter how strong this Bitter Bamboo is, it couldn't possibly keep attacking like this for so long. It turns out it's the Rending Wind Falcon."

The Rending Wind Falcon is somewhat similar to the Sky Eagle of Shenzhou. It is a relatively easy-to-tame gregarious demon, with a racial level generally between servant and warrior. It is also a common flying mount for the Tiandu military.

With them there, it's not hard to explain why the bamboo leaf sword energy that filled the sky persisted for so long.

"The spiritual power of this Seven Emotions Bitter Bamboo is very strong, and it interferes with my sound perception."

Yu Mian's expression was somewhat solemn.

While Xu Shen was resisting the bamboo leaf sword energy, she was not idle either, constantly fighting against the spiritual energy that was spreading around her.

The prolonged confrontation caused the Seven Emotions Bitter Bamboo to relax its guard, allowing her to seize the opportunity to wipe out the Rift Wind Falcon hiding among the bamboo leaves.

No, perhaps it wasn't a relaxation, but simply the Seven Emotions Bitter Bamboo's usual enhancement of this bamboo leaf sword energy.

"Ripples of the Mind: Rage!"

A red ripple, like waves, swept into the storm of bamboo leaves.

As the red spiritual energy dissipated, the Wind Rending Falcon, which had been making some noise before, suddenly fell silent.

The bamboo leaf storm dissipated.

All that remained were the corpses of falcons, bleeding from all seven orifices.

Xu Shen was speechless.

The energy of the Mind system is very unique; blue is soothing, while red is stimulating.

These two forces go to two extremes: the former plunges the soul into eternal numbness, devoid of emotion and desire, while the latter causes the soul to collapse and die suddenly.

Each one inspires awe.

It has to be said that his official girlfriend is a victim of a mental illness, yet he still dares to openly have a harem. Sometimes he even admires his own audacity.

Although she had broken the bamboo forest storm, Yu Mian's expression did not relax in the slightest.

She had a feeling.

These seven bitter bamboos seem to have never paid them any attention.

Just like a giant rhinoceros, it usually doesn't care about the ants crawling all over it.

The bamboo leaf storm that accompanies the Rending Falcon seems to be merely a tool to help the giant rhinoceros clean up ants.

There are many monsters in nature that have similar symbiotic relationships.

The existence of the Rending Falcon is simply for convenience.

This does not mean that the Seven Emotions Bitter Bamboo has no way to deal with these ants that enter the bamboo forest.

The real disaster often occurs when this bamboo forest, spanning 300,000 kilometers, sets its sights on them.

"A Shen."

Yu Mian suddenly gripped Xu Shen's hand tightly, her dark eyes fixed on the increasingly quiet bamboo forest, as if staring at a giant beast ready to devour its prey.

"Yu Mian?"

Xu Shen wanted to smile at the person beside him. But when he turned around, he was taken aback.

There is no bamboo forest, no rain to fall asleep.

Yes, there was only one small bedroom that was barely enough to live in.

Xu Shen tried to get up.

His frail body seemed to be carrying a heavy burden, and even a simple movement like raising his hand required great effort.

The hideous scars on his ankles were pressed tightly against the shattered leg bones.

Xu Shen subconsciously reached for his walking stick and paused for a moment.

He seemed to have forgotten something.

No, maybe it's just a dream.

When you wake up, everything in the dream is gone in an instant.

This makes sense.

He pushed open the wooden door and slightly raised his eyelids.

The bright silver eyes on its head showed neither sorrow nor joy.

He repeated his daily morning routine.

First, I used crutches and spent about an hour walking about 500 meters to reach the Goddess Fountain in the center of the small town, where I scooped up a handful of water to rinse my mouth and wash my face.

Then, spend two hours walking about a kilometer to the Lifan Flower Sea outside the city, eat the unpalatable petals, occasionally meditate, and occasionally continue the boring game of arranging and combining light magic stars until sunset, then drag your tired body back to the hut.

And so it went, day after day...

He was old and frail.

I can't remember when that eye, which only appears occasionally, started hanging over this small town like the sun.

It occasionally projects some Easter eggs—sometimes uninvited guests will wander into this time-traveling town.

Just like him back then.

They were amazed by the beauty of this small town and marveled at the charm of the secluded temple.

Most of the time they'll leave once they've had their fill of shopping.

But occasionally a few greedy people would linger and refuse to leave.

Xu Shen wanted to remind those who came after him.

But how can someone who only exists in the past remind people of the future?
When the time comes, everything will be rolled back, leaving no trace.

And so, these greedy people, like him, are forever trapped in the small town.

He and these trapped individuals are stuck in different time periods of this time-traveling town, each repeating a cycle that continues until death.

It's like being trapped in a single-player game with a time limit; you can explore and play as you please until the countdown reaches zero, and everything starts anew.

Some people will not be able to bear this loneliness and will commit suicide.

Whenever this happened, Xu Shen would reveal a mocking smile as he looked into those bright silver eyes, devoid of joy or sorrow.

Finally, after him, there was no one left alive.

Without exception, they all chose suicide.

None of them lived to a ripe old age.

Xu Shen smiled.

He didn't know if anyone before him had died peacefully in this small town.

But at least he was certain that he could!

Perhaps this resistance is pointless.

But at least he fought back.

Even if no one knows.

Time flows on relentlessly.

Finally, one morning, the first rays of dawn appeared.

Xu Shen couldn't even open his eyelids.

He could no longer remember how long he had lived.

Stop it.

He was stubborn his whole life.

Just die.

At least, he wasn't a cowardly escapist.

Even loneliness.

I've been entangled with him for half my life.

How can you say you didn't win?

　I was randomly selected for inspection again this past week, and as everyone knows, internet access was particularly sensitive this week. However, it's over now! Things will be back to normal soon!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)