Mo Xing Bamboo Succeeds

Internal strife and external threats, a thin line between life and death!

Li Su's consciousness struggled to hold on at the center of the energy storm.

The icy vastness of the Stellar Evil Energy and the supreme yin softness of the Taiyin Essence violently clashed with the dark, deathly stillness of his original Soul Devouring Bamboo nature, as if trying to tear his bamboo body apart from its smallest structures.

Outside, the Purple-Black Strange Plant's frenzied assault never ceased—roots whipped, pierced, venom corroded—each impact sent violent tremors through his bamboo body, and the starlight that had just emerged seemed on the verge of being scattered.

If not for the Stellar Evil Energy he had just absorbed spontaneously condensing and strengthening his body's momentary durability, he would have long since collapsed.

The faint, icy gaze from deep within the cavern hung over him like a sword suspended above his head, adding immense psychological pressure.

"Steady! I have to steady myself!"

Li Su frantically activated his divine sense, following the optimal path provided by the system's assistance, painstakingly harmonizing the conflicting energies within his body.

He guided most of the Stellar Evil Energy to the surface of his bamboo body to reinforce its defense against the external enemy; he infused the Taiyin Essence into the interior of his bamboo body to nourish and repair the cracks, balancing the impact of the evil energy; at the same time, he condensed and contracted his original Soul Devouring origin power to protect his spiritual core.

It was an extremely delicate and agonizing process, like waging a war inside his own body.

But the results were significant.

As the energies were gradually guided and diverted, the conflict eased, and the evolution began to proceed on track.

The cracks on the bamboo body visibly began to heal, and the newly grown bamboo displayed a deeper ink color. Upon closer inspection, it seemed as if an endless starry sky was hidden within that ink, with specks of starlight flickering and fading, mysterious and profound.

The bamboo joints became more distinct, nine in total, each glowing faintly, with the subtle sound of wind and thunder contained within.

The bamboo leaves grew narrower and sharper, their edges flowing with dark light and starlight. With a gentle sway, they could autonomously cut and absorb the surrounding evil energy and starlight.

His form was undergoing a tremendous transformation! From the somewhat monotonous Mo Xing Bamboo, he was evolving toward a higher, more mysterious level!

[Evolution successful!] [Host: Li Su] [Origin: Mo Xing Soul Devouring Bamboo (High-Grade Postnatal Spiritual Root)] [Realm: Earth Immortal (Mid Stage)] [Cultivation Method: None] [Divine Abilities: Soul-Devouring Dark Light (Intermediate), Star Evil Body Protection (Beginner)] [Skills: Soul Devouring (Intermediate), Toughness (Advanced), Evil Qi Resistance (Advanced), Stellar Power Sensing (Beginner)] [Status: Lightly Injured (Rapidly Recovering)]

Success! High-Grade Postnatal Spiritual Root! Earth Immortal (Mid Stage)!

Not only that, but he had also awakened a new divine ability—Star Evil Body Protection! And he could now initially sense the power of the stars!

A powerful surge of strength filled his entire body. Although his bamboo body still trembled slightly under the strange plant's attacks, the feeling was completely different!

Previously, those attacks had pushed him to the brink of collapse. Now, most of the strikes were blocked by a thin, star-speckled black halo that automatically emerged on the surface of his bamboo body, with the force that actually reached him weakened by more than half!

It was time to counterattack! Or rather, time to escape this dangerous place!

Li Su focused his divine sense, locking onto the still relentlessly attacking Purple-Black Strange Plant.

This time, he did not use Soul-Devouring Dark Light.

Instead, with a thought, three ink-colored bamboo leaves shimmering with starlight detached from his body. The leaves trembled lightly, instantly transforming into three blades entwined with starlight and evil energy. Arranged in a triangle formation, they shot forward with a sharp whistle, viciously slashing at the plant's core root system!

This was a new application of his power after advancing to Earth Immortal (Mid Stage) and elevating his origin!

Combining the Stellar Evil Energy with the sharpness of his own bamboo leaves for detached attacks!

Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!

The blades precisely severed several of the plant's thickest roots!

Purple-black venom splattered out, hissing and corroding the ground where it landed.

The strange plant, stung by the pain, let out a sharp mental shriek, and its attack abruptly stalled.

Seizing the opportunity, Li Su did not hesitate. His eight-zhang bamboo body shook violently, and his main roots pulled most of themselves out of the earth!

Run!

He could not stay here any longer!

The terrifying existence underground could attack again at any moment, and the commotion of their fight might attract other powerful predators!

Bamboo roots acted as legs, supporting his body as he "ran" in the direction opposite the cavern, clumsy in appearance but not slow in speed!

With every step, bamboo roots plunged deep into the ground for support, then quickly pulled out, leaving deep pits behind.

The Purple-Black Strange Plant, its roots severed, only grew more ferocious. It too pulled most of its roots out of the ground, like a many-legged monster, roaring as it chased after him, continuously spewing venom and entangling roots.

Li Su fought while retreating, occasionally sending out a few Star Spirit Bamboo Leaf Blades to block, or unleashing Soul-Devouring Dark Light to disrupt its spiritual thoughts.

Fighting while retreating.

He dared not fly. Although an Earth Immortal (Mid Stage) could briefly leave the ground and hover, it would make him too large a target and consume too much energy—suicide in this perilous Primordial World.

He could only rely on his bamboo roots to walk. Though slower, it was more concealed and consumed less energy.

All the way, he fled and fought.

The chase between the Mo Xing Bamboo body and the Purple-Black Strange Plant unfolded across this desolate, deathly land, startling some lurking insects. But sensing the auras emanating from both—especially Li Su's, which still carried a trace of the icy pressure from the cavern's existence—most dared not approach.

Finally, after fleeing nearly a thousand li, the Purple-Black Strange Plant, its roots severely damaged and far from its familiar territory, slowed down. It let out a silent roar in Li Su's direction, then reluctantly retracted back underground and began to re-root itself.

Li Su breathed a slight sigh of relief but did not dare to stop. He continued "running" for several hundred more li, until he could no longer sense any abnormal fluctuations from the cavern's direction and had completely shaken off the plant's pursuit.

Only then did he find a relatively hidden spot behind a bone mountain formed by several giant beast skeletons. He quickly plunged his bamboo roots deep into the ground, fully suppressed his aura, and disguised himself as an ordinary black bamboo.

Only now did he have the leisure to carefully examine his own changes.

Mo Xing Soul Devouring Bamboo, High-Grade Postnatal Spiritual Root! Earth Immortal (Mid Stage)! His strength had increased by more than tenfold compared to before!

More importantly, his future potential had greatly increased, and he now had the ability to sense the power of the stars. This meant that in the future, he might be able to draw upon stellar power to refine his body or cultivate divine abilities, broadening his path.

Two adventures, two evolutions—finally, he had managed to gain a tentative foothold in this age of Primordial World Fierce Beasts.

But Li Su did not let success go to his head. At the mid-Earth Immortal stage, he was still weak in this land.

The entity in that underground cavern, the many great powers from the distant memories of the Primordial World—none of them were within his reach.

He had to keep getting stronger!

After resting a moment, he began to familiarize himself with his new power, practicing the newly acquired technique, "Star Evil Body Protection."

At the same time, he spread his divine sense, exploring this new area more cautiously, searching for new resources and potential dangers.

His journey through the Primordial World had only just begun.