Trafford Buyers Club

Chapter 3987 The Song of the Purple Moon (38) — A Distant Ballad from a Distant Time and Space

[Gold] Shaq's guess was still a bit off... because, Ah Xi Ruo doesn't have pink earmuffs.

When the drumbeats of the "Dragon Sparrow Breaking Formation Song" reverberated, the true dragons of China had only one feeling!
It's that feeling of having a sleepless night on your day off, finally feeling sleepy when the sun comes up, only to find that the people upstairs are doing renovations, banging on the walls like crazy...

"...You're saying this is the drumming your boat captain made?!" Ah Xiruo's fist hardened slightly, her expression subtly unfriendly.

Li Huamei could only apologize and say, "I'm sorry, Xi Ruo... that's how Boss's divine magic works. Once activated, only his crew members can be immune to it and gain various different buffs from it."

Ah Xiruo frowned. So, the Pirate King's divine magic is an aura-type ability?
The power of the [Stigmata] flowed through my body, just like the property management came to chase away the renovation team, and the whole world became quiet.

She pondered for a moment and asked, "Can you sense the location of your eldest son right now?"

“A faint glimpse is fine!” Li Huamei nodded, then pointed ahead.

This is also the end of the long rock bridge they are crossing.

Ah Xiruo nodded, "Hurry up."

She casually grabbed [Colybuso] by the neck and lifted her up, her eyes narrowing slightly... She had the power of [Stigmata], while Li Huamei was originally Zhang Bolu's crew member, but the pink-haired girl also easily withstood the mental pollution roar and the drumbeats of [Dragon Sparrow Breaking Formation Song].

"Little brat, I told you to lead the way, how did you lead the way?" Ah Xi Ruo directly brought the pink-haired [Corybusso] in front of her. "Captain of the Hua Mei family, they've already attacked the lair of the Lord of [R'lyeh], and what are we doing? Still wandering around here? You didn't deliberately point us down a dark path, did you?"

"...She...she was pointing in this direction just now too!" [Corybuscher] said, slightly annoyed, "It's because you were slow and someone else beat you to it...Don't you dare slap me in the face!!!"

Bang bang bang bang——!
It's mainly convenient...

"You think it's too slow? Hua Mei, keep up with me!" Ah Xi Ruo sneered, and then a golden light shot out from her body, instantly transforming into a golden dragon's shadow that enveloped her and [Colibuso]!
Soaring Dragon!

The golden dragon's shadow instantly wrapped around the stone bridge and surged forward!

The pink-haired [Corybusch] was enveloped in golden light, but she was secretly shocked... and even felt a chill run down her spine - because the close proximity made her realize that Ah Xiruo's "dragon aura" contained an extremely ancient aura.

This is an aura that is inherently superior to that of immortal beings... It is truly an indescribable aura?

Just as the pink-haired girl was lost in thought, Ah Xi Ruo, who had unleashed her "dragon energy," had already traversed the remaining bridge surface in an instant—the light dragon hovered before the other end of the bridge.

Ah Xi Ruo couldn't help but frown... There was indeed an entrance ahead—and it was a real "mouth"!
The entire bridgehead was sculpted into the shape of a gaping maw... Suddenly, everyone crossing the stone bridge felt as if they were attending a funeral.

"What kind of twisted sense of humor is this?" Ah Xiruo frowned, a sense of unease creeping into her heart. "Little brat, are you sure this is really the way?"

"This is indeed the shortest route." [Coribuso] nodded. "The entire underground of the ancient city of [R'lyeh] is actually composed of two parts. One part is the underground ruins and labyrinth of the ancient city, which possesses many ancient magical technologies, making it easy for the immortals under the [Radiant Moon] to get lost. As for the other part, it is the remains of the Lord of [R'lyeh]..."

"A mutilated body?" Li Huamei was taken aback upon hearing this. "You mean, the Lord of R'lyeh, whom the Sea God sealed here, is not complete?"

[Corybusor] skipped over the sealing part and said directly: "Yes, the entire underground ruins are the result of the fusion of the two... This was also the purpose of building the labyrinth ruins in the first place, to fix the incomplete body of the Lord of [R'lyeh] here."

Ah Xiruo stared at [Corybusor] with a suspicious look. "So, [Sea God's] goal is really just to compete with the Lord of [R'lyeh] for control of the deep sea? I don't think it's that simple, do I?"

Seeing Ah Xiruo raise her hand, [Koribuso]'s cheek twitched slightly. She shrugged, turned her face away, and stammered, "It's...it really is for power...but the remains of the Lord of R'lyeh can't be wasted...so, I was thinking of making use of them, preparing to forge an artifact imbued with the divine power of the [Great Old Ones]..."

"So, the Sea God didn't sacrifice himself because of the sealing," Ah Xiruo clicked her tongue twice, "but rather killed himself while forging a divine artifact?"

"How that bitch died has nothing to do with me!" [Colibusser] struggled wildly, flailing her arms and legs. "Let me go!"

Ah Xi Ruo did indeed let go of the pink-haired girl—but she threw her into the gaping hole at the bridgehead!

"You wicked bastard, you'll get your comeuppance! Waaaaah..."

Then, the pink-haired girl went inside, crying and cursing in a fit of rage.

Li Huamei hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then said, "Xi Ruo... she should just be a child, why don't you..."

"A child who survived the last era of gods?" Ah Xi Ruo said irritably, "You're not the type who blindly spoils children, are you... Well, you've even opened an orphanage."

[Xiang Feihu] bluntly stated: "Yes, I love children! My dream is to have a lovely daughter with my beloved after I find the [Original]! Of course, if I can't find the [Original], I will also have a child with my beloved before my life ends, so that my will can be passed on."

Ha... the baby-making party!

However, Xi Ruo was taken aback for a moment, somewhat surprised and delighted, "Eh, you have someone you love?"

“No!” Li Huamei shook her head. “What I mean is, after finding the [Original], we can then look for a loved one, or if we can’t find the [Original], we can move this step forward.”

"It's good...it's good."

Li Huamei smiled slightly, like a peony swaying in the wind, "Xi Ruo, if we can both live to see that day, then come to my wedding!"

"...In my hometown, people don't say such things."

"If I have the chance, I will definitely visit your hometown!"

"In my hometown, people don't say things like that..."

“This…” Li Huamei hesitated, “Xi Ruo, your hometown has quite a few rules, so how about I…”

"Alright, stop making empty promises!"

Ah Xi Ruo grabbed Li Hua Mei's arm—instantly catching up with the thrown [Colybuso].

The pink-haired girl was lying motionless on the ground not far from the entrance... still with her butt sticking out—Ah Xi Ruo couldn't help but frown.

"Hey, don't pretend to be dead!"

Ah Xiruo walked over and, without thinking, lifted her leg and flipped the pink-haired girl over... but unexpectedly, the pink-haired girl's body suddenly melted and turned into a puddle of liquid.

"Ha, still playing these tricks?" Ah Xiruo sneered. "I'll find you right away!"

"No need."

Suddenly, the voice of "Cornebus" came from all directions... Ah Xiruo and Li Huamei looked up instantly and saw a light blue light slowly gathering in mid-air.

"Grown taller?"

It was none other than [Cornebuso].

However, she already looked a few years older.

At this moment, the pink-haired boy already looked like a middle school student—well… he was still flat where he should be.

"I knew you little brat wouldn't behave." Ah Xi Ruo couldn't help but shake her head. "Unfortunately, I'm not a complete novice when it comes to dealing with unruly kids."

The pink-haired girl in mid-air subconsciously frowned.

Then, Ah Xiruo suddenly beckoned with her finger, and in an instant, a golden chain appeared! One end of the chain was connected to Ah Xiruo's fingertip, while the other end was somehow wrapped around the girl's pink-haired ankle!
"Chains...when?" The pink-haired girl was clearly taken aback!
Before she could react, a powerful pulling force instantly ripped the pink-haired girl from mid-air.

"You think I'd just throw you out so easily?" Ah Xi Ruo sneered. "I've been waiting for you to cause trouble, you little brat!"

—The chain... was actually inspired by a certain boss!

—Because that scoundrel of a man initially used chains on her… and later on!
The "Dragon Qi" chains directly lock the soul, and when not activated, they possess extraordinary stealth... As for how high this stealth ability is, Ah Xi Ruo hasn't tested it well—anyway, this pink-haired girl obviously didn't realize that her soul had been unknowingly entangled.

Of course, Ah Xiruo thought that this "dragon energy" chain was mostly ineffective against a certain black-hearted maid... so it could only bully Xiao Baizhi and the like.

"Ashi, please save me!!"

The pink-haired girl who was being pulled down suddenly screamed... but her cry for help seemed to be too late.

The pink-haired girl has been captured by Ah Xiruo once again.

"Ah Shi?" Ah Xi Ruo grabbed the girl's pink-haired face and lifted her up. "Calling anyone won't work, you little brat!"

This time, [Xiang Feihu] didn't try to stop her again—she preferred obedient children, and she realized that the children from her own orphanage were the best.

"You...you're about to be killed, you know?" The pink-haired girl seemed completely unfazed. "Want to know who [Ashi] is? Here's a hint: I actually already told you, okay?"

"Still being stubborn?" Ah Xi Ruo flicked her finger at the girl's pink-haired forehead.

With a "biu" sound, a wisp of white smoke rose from between the girl's pink-haired brows—this flick of the finger, if it were in the original 003 world, could have shattered a mountain.

Only immortal life in the void can withstand such reckless and cruel treatment by the Divine Dragon of China.

As expected, [Cornebuso] let out a scream... The damage wasn't actually that great, but the pain was real—she was extremely afraid of pain.

"【Ashi】! If you don't come out, I'm never talking to you again!!" 【Coribuso】broke down again and cried out.

For some reason, the pink-haired girl's body had grown a few years older, but her mind was still that of an innocent, snotty-nosed little girl...
"Wait... Xi Ruo, it seems like there's something here!" [Xiang Fei Hu] suddenly frowned.

"felt it."

Ah Xiruo's gaze sharpened slightly, and a golden light wave shot out from her fingertip in a certain direction—however, the light wave, which had just been shot into the darkness, strangely shot back to Ah Xiruo the next moment!
Ah Xiruo frowned and flicked her finger again, unleashing another wave of light that collided precisely with the first wave of light that had bounced back!

boom--! ! !
Rumble, rumble—! ! !
Echoes rose and dust swirled in the extremely dark passage.

Ah Xiruo blew a breath, dispersing the surrounding dust, "Hua Mei, are you alright?"

"Don't move!" [Xiang Feihu]'s voice suddenly rang out.

Ah Xiruo's gaze sharpened slightly, and she felt as if something was standing behind her... a pair of stone-like gray arms were already wrapped around her neck!

“Crying…Angel…” Li Huamei took a deep breath and said calmly, “Xi Ruo, don’t move…I’ll think of something!”

"A solution... what solution can you think of?" The pink-haired girl quickly got up from the ground, squinted her eyes and smiled, "If she hadn't been entangled with [A-Shi], perhaps there would be a solution... but unfortunately, she's already been targeted by [A-Shi]!"

"The 'Ashi' you mentioned, is this thing... the 'Crying Angel'?" Ah Xiruo frowned.

"No, no, no!" [Colybuso] gently wiggled her fingers and blinked, saying, "[Ashi]... is [The Weeping Angel Lord]! So, are you ready?"

"What are you preparing?" Ah Xiruo's expression darkened slightly.

【Cornebuso】spread her arms slightly, a sickly smile appearing on her face, and laughed loudly: "Be prepared to be erased forever by 【Ashi】 during your most vulnerable and helpless time!"

In an instant, the statue behind Ah Xiruo, whose face was obscured, suddenly grabbed her neck, and at the same time, a pair of huge, plaster-like wings suddenly spread open!

"OI—!!!!"

It emitted a strange cry!
In the next instant, time seemed to be pried open, revealing a small gap, and a huge clock face appeared, with the hands spinning rapidly and erratically!
"Xi Ruo—!!"

[Xiang Feihu] cried out in surprise and suddenly attacked... Her palm instantly covered a golden gauntlet, and then she swung it out!

[Xiang Fei Hu]'s speed was undeniably fast, but its final punch missed its target—Ah Xi Ruo and the [Crying Angel Lord] had already vanished!
"Release Xi Ruo!"

Li Huamei instantly turned around and charged straight at [Colybuso]!
The pink-haired girl sneered, and a surge of primal water power instantly transformed into a large shield, easily blocking Li Huamei's attack. "Without that violent old hag, do you think I'd be afraid of you... little pirate? Besides, with [Ashi's] ability, I've already regained a lot of my strength... If you want to blame someone, blame yourselves for overestimating yourselves!"

"Seeing my dearest friend right before my eyes and being unable to save him... this self-blame is like a sharp knife piercing me..." [Xiang Feihu] murmured to himself.

【Colibuso】 glanced at the female pirate, wondering what was wrong with 【Xiang Feihu】 for saying all this.

"Self-blame, guilt, pain..." Li Huamei took a deep breath. "I...I will sacrifice everything to you! Release, [Proof of the Overlord]!"

"you……"

At this moment, what the pink-haired girl saw was a figure with a cruel smile on her face, short hair that had grown out of control and turned into golden-red, flowing like flames, her body wrapped in golden energy, resembling a noble moon goddess.

——【Shohiko】!
—The aura of a hegemon!
boom--! ! ! !

The ground cracks!

[Colibusser] felt a tremendous force rushing towards her, instantly slamming into the bridge of her nose...

……

……

……

……

"The sea I visited then, I come to now alone..."

"Searching for a landscape I've forgotten sometime ago..."

"The Imperial Blue Flycatcher, the Imperial Blue Flycatcher, is coming..."

Sit up.

Through her blurred vision, the world was colorful... Ah Xi Ruo subconsciously looked around, and faint singing could be heard—she had never heard this language before, yet she seemed to instinctively understand its meaning.

"Is this... a sea of ​​flowers?"

At this moment, she was in an endless sea of ​​flowers... In the far, far distance, there was a blurry figure.

That figure, the one she had once seen behind the black and white snowflakes in the magnetic field storm of the [Purple Moon]...

Like a mirage.

"I should have..."

Ah Xiruo gasped and hurriedly turned around—but the [Crying Angel Lord] did not appear behind her.

This made her subconsciously breathe a sigh of relief, but then a feeling that was both strange and strangely familiar washed over her—Ah Xi Ruo subconsciously reached out to compare her height.

She actually turned into Long'er's appearance again!!
"You...you're finally awake."

Just then, a soft voice came from behind her... a boy's voice.

Ah Xiruo slowly turned around and saw a little boy dressed in extremely luxurious clothes, but wearing a black eye patch. He seemed a bit reserved as he stood there, holding a flower with gold and silver colors in his hand...

"you……"

The little boy smiled shyly, "Hello, I am [Lo]... Are you Uncle Cicero's child? I remember, your name is Gamma, right?"

The true dragon of Shenzhou gasped in shock, then slapped himself—it hurt!
The Cicero children...

Named something like Gamma...

Ah Xiruo was so surprised that she opened her mouth.

—Damn it, could it be that I was taken down by that [Weeping Angel Lord]'s special ability... in my past life??

So... this cute boy is the past life of that scoundrel?!

"You... Miss Gamma, are you alright?" the little boy [Lo] asked cautiously.

"...Nothing," Ah Xi Ruo stammered, "There's...there's just a annoying mosquito!"

The little boy [Luo] tilted his head. "This is the royal courtyard, so there shouldn't be any mosquitoes... But suddenly a little guy appeared."

"brat?"

The little boy, Luo, nodded slightly, casually stretched out his finger, and drew a circle—instantly, a halo appeared above their heads.

Immediately afterwards, a statue with plaster-like wings fell directly from the halo.

“This is it.” The little boy [Luo] walked up to the statue that had fallen to the ground, squatted down, and said, “Hello, may I ask where you come from? Which era of gods are you in? Do you have a name? And, can you tell me what the future will be like?”

Ah Xiruo's eyes widened instantly.

hey hey...

What kind of development is this...?