Chapter 477: The Seven-Colored Rose

Chapter 477: Chapter 477: The Seven-Colored Rose

Nian Youyou had broken through, directly reaching the powerful Emperor Realm.

Having personally killed the one she loved, the emotion was incomprehensible to anyone else. At that moment, Nian Youyou's heart also died. She no longer wanted to stay there; she needed a place to calm down and reflect.

After Nian Youyou left, the woman also took the unparalleled bow and turned to follow her.

Near Piaoxiang Courtyard, Zhong Shan had rushed in and, upon emerging, was ambushed again. Another arrow was shot at his chest, directly targeting his Purple Palace.

It was too fast—so fast that Zhong Shan couldn't react in time. The arrow knocked him into the black world.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, are you all right?" Mr. Corpse cried out.

Mr. Corpse had just excavated the last Buddha's corpse and, seeing Zhong Shan with an arrow in his Purple Palace, rushed over immediately.

"Cough, cough," Zhong Shan coughed several times before feeling a bit better. The impact of that arrow was tremendous.

After catching his breath, Zhong Shan looked at his chest.

An arrow was lodged there, but it had only pierced his clothing, not his body.

Tearing his clothes, Zhong Shan gently pulled out the arrow, checking his chest with a sense of relief. It was the armor he wore that had saved him.

The armor given to him by Princess Qianyou.

The Liuli Heart-Protection Armor, an eighth-grade treasure. When Zhong Shan had led his troops to attack the Great Yu Empire, Princess Qianyou had rushed from the holy city to give him this armor, specially requested from the Emperor to protect Zhong Shan's Purple Palace. Only an expert at the Celestial Realm could penetrate it.

Gently caressing the Emperor's Liuli Heart-Protection Armor, Zhong Shan's eyes softened with tenderness.

"It's good you're all right. Let's leave quickly," Mr. Corpse said.

"Yes," Zhong Shan nodded.

Zhong Shan and Mr. Corpse quickly left the black world, catching up with the army and swiftly exiting Elysium.

Once outside, Zhong Shan let out a long breath of relief.

Outside, numerous third parties hoping to take advantage of the situation wore expectant expressions. Unable to enter, they could only wait, clueless about what was happening inside.

Leading his army, Zhong Shan quickly avoided the onlookers, finding a remote, safe place to rest. He didn't want to suffer any more losses.

In the camp, Zhong Shan recuperated for a while, and after three days, his injuries were completely healed.

Three days passed, and the battle within Elysium continued. Straggling soldiers emerged, but the three great saints and the Buddhas had not yet come out. The entrance to Elysium continued to shake. going out for a while. Stay safe," Zhong Shan said.

"Commander, you were just ambushed. Going out now might be—" Mr. Corpse said with concern.

The generals also looked at Zhong Shan, clearly unwilling to let him take risks. The outside world was full of hidden dangers; how could he take such a risk?

"It's fine. Inside Elysium, the black and white worlds restrict divine sense. Now it's different. With my Integration stage cultivation, I can extend my divine sense and avoid danger," Zhong Shan said, waving off their concerns before flying away.

"Of course I'm okay, and I brought you something," Zhong Shan said with a smile.

Then, with a flick of his hand, three roses appeared. They were incredibly beautiful, continuously changing colors—red, yellow, orange, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The shifting hues created a fantastical effect, stunningly beautiful. Seven-colored roses.

Seeing the seven-colored roses in Zhong Shan's hand, Nian Youyou suddenly felt the world spinning, as if only she and Zhong Shan remained at the center.

Tears, which had just stopped, began to flow again as she looked at the roses.

Memories from the past suddenly resurfaced from the depths of her mind—

"I don't mean the Buddha's tomb; I mean the small courtyard next to it. Do you see it?"

"Why?"

"That's Piaoxiang Courtyard, where Bodhisattva Piaoxiang lives. She guards the tombs, and in her courtyard, there are three unique 'Seven-colored Roses,' the kings of roses. There are only three in the world, all in her courtyard. You see..."

"Is Bodhisattva Piaoxiang very protective of these roses?"

"They're her lifeline. She spends her days tending the graves, never talking to anyone. She's quite temperamental."

"When will you get them for me?"—

Looking at the three roses, Nian Youyou covered her nose, unable to stop the tears from flowing.

The three Seven-colored Roses from Piaoxiang Courtyard? The three Seven-colored Roses from Piaoxiang Courtyard?

At this moment, Nian Youyou finally understood why Zhong Shan had come out of the black world again, why he had risked his life to run to Piaoxiang Courtyard. He did it to pick these roses for her. He came out for her, risking his life just for her.

Why was it like this? She had been desperately seeking the answer, wanting to know why Zhong Shan would risk his life. Now she knew—it was to pick three roses for her, just for her.

Why was it like this?

Looking at the three roses, Nian Youyou's heart ached unbearably. Why was it like this?

"Just three roses. I happened to see that Bodhisattva Piaoxiang wasn't there, so I picked them casually. It wasn't a big deal. Why are you so emotional? You weren't this excited when I gave you roses before," Zhong Shan said, puzzled.

Nian Youyou bit her lip, looking at Zhong Shan. It felt like a knife had stabbed her heart. Three roses? Casually picked? Not a big deal?

The more he spoke in this nonchalant tone, the more it hurt Nian Youyou. Why was it like this?

"Alright, now I'm giving them to you. Oh, and you wanted me to say a romantic line. This request is really... well, don't cry. I'll say it. Uh..." Zhong Shan said, handing her the roses.

Nian Youyou was so immersed in the three roses that she couldn't hear what Zhong Shan was saying. She felt like she was falling apart, looking at the three roses he handed her.

"Why did you risk your life? Why?" Nian Youyou grabbed the Seven-colored Roses from Zhong Shan and finally couldn't hold back, shouting hysterically, her voice filled with anguish. Tears streamed down uncontrollably.

"Risk my life? How do you know?" Zhong Shan asked, slightly taken aback.

Biting her lip, Nian Youyou took a deep look at Zhong Shan, grabbed the Seven-colored Roses, and turned around, disappearing in a flash. She left Zhong Shan standing alone in the valley.

Watching Nian Youyou disappear, Zhong Shan furrowed his brows, as if understanding something. He sighed softly, turned around, and flew back to the Zhong Family Army's camp.