Chapter 480

Chapter 480: Has the Sky Fallen Again?

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Lu Chao Chao entered the space and cut down several stalks of bamboo.

She shaved them into small sections and brought them out, placing them inside the room.

“I’ll teach you a few moves first. Use tree branches to practice… Tomorrow, when the bamboo swords are ready, you can use those.” Lu Chao Chao casually broke off a tree branch.

An elder among the Elves stared in a daze at a towering tree.

“This tree… I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere before? Am I mistaken?” The elder murmured softly, circling around the ancient tree.

“This tree is strange. When you get close, you can hear sutras being chanted.” Bi Xin ran over with a bright smile. A few days ago, her face had been full of sorrow, but now, back among her people, she was once again a carefree young girl.

Lu Chao Chao glanced at the ancient tree. “It’s probably a Bodhi Tree.”

“No wonder there’s the sound of Buddhist scriptures. They say the Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi Tree. Perhaps the Bodhi Tree has absorbed some Buddhist nature.” A tribe member nodded seriously.

“Really? Then where is the Bodhi Tree where he attained enlightenment?” Bi Xin asked curiously.

The elder stroked his beard. “That divine tree holds immense significance in the Buddha Realm. It was transplanted there, where it listens to scriptures every day. Under the influence of Buddhist teachings, it has become a supreme treasure.”

“It’s said that even a single branch can ward off evil, and its leaves can calm the mind and aid cultivation.”

“Wow…” Bi Xin was amazed.

“Chao Chao, does this tree have Buddha nature? Was it grown from a branch of the Bodhi Divine Tree?”

Lu Chao Chao was taken aback. “A branch? Why would I need that? If you like it, just break off a few more.”

“This is that tree.”

She pointed at the Bodhi Tree, her expression indifferent.

The Elves instantly fell silent, all turning to look at her.

And then at the neatly stripped, perfectly straight branches beside her.

Bodhi Divine Tree!!

That was the greatest treasure of the Buddha Realm, and she had casually dug it up and planted it in her space!

Without a word, Bi Yue led the tribe members to carefully collect the fallen leaves, meticulously placing them into jade boxes.

How could they be so reckless as to use the Bodhi Divine Tree for sword practice?

And in her eyes, it was merely a makeshift tool for two days!

Madam Ning glanced at the swaying bamboo grove in the distance. “Where did this bamboo come from?”

“I dug it up from the Guanyin Purple Bamboo Forest. This purple bamboo has the attribute of heavenly thunder—perfect for making swords.” Lu Chao Chao nodded in satisfaction.

A little Elf who had been happily snapping off bamboo shoots suddenly felt his legs go weak and collapsed onto the ground.

“And this spiritual spring used for irrigating the fields?” Madam Ning’s voice was dry.

“There are a few top-grade spirit stone veins underground, which nurture the spiritual spring. It’s nothing valuable, use it as you wish. You can drink it or bathe in it. But don’t touch the pebbles inside the spring!” Those were top-grade spirit stones!

The group fell into silence, too afraid to ask any more questions.

Everything in this space must have a profound origin. Even the lotus flowers budding in the spiritual spring emitted a golden glow.

“Hmm, now I’ll teach you the first sword move of the Sunshine Nine-Sword Style.”

More than half of the young Elves had taken up wooden swords, eager to learn.

The elders watched from the side.

Lu Chao Chao was surprised to find that the Elves were indeed intelligent. After only three demonstrations, they had grasped the basics.

“Now I’ll teach you the sword techniques.”

“We’ll only learn the first move today. No rushing ahead.”

She drilled them through a few rounds before finally leaving the space.

Before departing, she also took the unconscious Chong Yue with her.

Once she was gone, the Elves fell silent.

All eyes turned to their king.

“King, is this truly your four-year-old granddaughter, who you claimed has no strength to truss a chicken?”

The Elf King remained silent.

Perhaps… his perception had been a bit skewed.

“Let’s keep matters regarding Chao Chao to ourselves. I believe everyone can sense that she is extraordinary.” Madam Ning sighed. Chao Chao carried too many secrets, and they could not afford to become a burden to her.

“Understood.”

“Understood.” The tribe members responded in unison.

“The prophecy of our tribe… could it be about Chao Chao? She is the only Dark Elf in existence.”

Madam Ning nodded.

“Chao Chao is a blessing granted to our Elf Tribe by the heavens.”

“A blessing.”

“A blessing.” The Elves knelt and thanked the heavens.

The Elf Tribe would belong to her.

Lu Chao Chao returned to her room. Windchaser was nowhere to be found.

She sat cross-legged on the ground, fingers weaving through the air. The man before her slowly opened his eyes…

In his pupils, her reflection was mirrored.

“Chong Yue, don’t speak. Your divinity has been taken, and your divine soul is too weak. You could dissipate at any moment.”

“I’ve already retrieved half of the City Lord of West River’s divinity. As for the fragment taken by the Sect Master of Ten Thousand Swords Sect…”

“No rush, I’ll take it back.” And while she was at it, she would clean up some old debts.

Lu Chao Chao barely needed to think to guess the truth. Her disciple had no wariness when it came to their own sect.

After all, Ten Thousand Swords Sect was their home.

She, and they, shared the same home.

Who would guard themselves against their family?

“I’ll send you back to Xie Cheng Xi’s incarnation. It’s about time you woke up.” If he didn’t, Emperor Xuan Ping would start crying.

Lu Chao Chao’s hands moved swiftly in incantation. Gradually…

The figure before her grew transparent, thinning until it vanished completely.

Only when he was gone did she finally exhale in relief.

Turning her head, she spotted the young Heavenly Dao sitting by the bed, dabbing at his eyes with a tiny handkerchief.

“You big boy with a big butt, why are you crying? I didn’t even hit you!” Lu Chao Chao’s head buzzed. Who would believe this? The Heavenly Dao was a crybaby!

With reddened eyes, the youth’s clear voice carried grievance.

“You always summon me when you need something and dismiss me right after. You’ve never treated me as a friend! You only coax me when you want my help!” Every time she wanted him to do her homework, she became all smiles.

Then, she’d turn around and pretend not to know him.

Even Yao Guang had a sword tassel, but he had never even gotten one!

“When have I ever not treated you as my friend? You’ve always been my best friend!” Lu Chao Chao retorted immediately.

“Then why haven’t you given me a sword tassel?!” He pursed his lips, face full of indignation.

Lu Chao Chao: ???

Crying like this, she thought the sky had collapsed again and she had to make another sacrifice!

“We’re not like Yao Guang! We don’t need gifts to maintain our friendship—you’re family! Why would you need a gift?” If he asked for one every time, wouldn’t she be drained dry?

The youth froze before nodding. “You’re right.”

“See, you admit you were wrong?” Lu Chao Chao placed her hands on her hips, looking at him.

The youth nodded proudly. “Yes! My mistake.”

Chao Chao saw me as family. Gifts? Who needed gifts!

Gifts were for outsiders.

Chao Chao raised her chin and nudged the pile of bamboo with her foot. “Hmm, carve sixteen swords. We’ll need them tomorrow. I believe in you. I believe you’re the best. I trust you the most!”

Under her praise, the youth slowly lost himself.

A hint of pride even surfaced on his face.

“Of course. Who else but me could do it?”

“Go rest now. By dawn, there will be sixteen bamboo swords, not one missing.”

Under the moonlight…

Lu Chao Chao slept soundly.

The youth sat bitterly by the window, carving swords beneath the stars.