Shen Zhiyi took out the Moon Gazing Spear and tried to pry open the candle in the middle, but she found that the candle was as if it were welded to the ground and could not be moved at all.

Having no other option, I tried to extinguish the flame on the candle, but I didn't know what material the candle was made of, because the flame just wouldn't go out.

The goddess, who was standing nearby, also saw this scene and laughed, "Don't waste your energy. Since I've invited you to see me, I've naturally made thorough preparations!"

"None of you can stop me from succeeding in my sacrifice!"

The goddess suddenly exerted her strength and struck Nalan Zhao with a palm, knocking him back several steps.

She charged towards Shen Zhiyi, gathering a surge of power in her hand, and slammed it down hard.

Shen Zhiyi jumped away first, the palm wind grazing past her ear.

However, the goddess's target was not Shen Zhiyi; the palm strike she unleashed landed on the altar.

The altar was operating at an even faster speed.

The blood seeped out of the eight empty grooves even faster!

In no time, the eight empty slots were filled with blood.

Shen Zhiyi's eyes widened. She should have known better than to dodge!

She took out an attack card from her backpack, crushed it, and threw it towards the goddess, but surprisingly, it had no effect.

Before it even touched the goddess, it was sealed by an invisible membrane and finally crushed and disappeared into the air.

"Hahahaha, I told you! You can't stop me!" The goddess laughed maniacally. The person she had longed for for years was finally going to be seen.

Blood from eight directions flowed inch by inch along the patterns on the altar, finally converging on the candle in the very center.

The candle burned even faster and soon burned out completely.

A blurry figure appeared in the middle of the altar.

The goddess became even more excited when she saw the figure. She took two steps forward and looked at the figure with great excitement.

As the blood continued to flow, the figure became clearer and clearer.

Nalan Zhao came over and shielded Shen Zhiyi behind him. The three beasts stood in front of them, watching the scene before them warily.

The figure slowly opened its eyes, its initial confusion turning into clarity.

"Xi Xi..." the figure called softly.

The goddess opened her eyes wide, slowly stepped forward, and tremblingly reached out her hand, wanting to touch the figure's face.

But the moment she touched it, she knew she had failed.

The sacrifice failed!

"Xixi, turn around." The figure smiled gently and reached out to lightly stroke the goddess's cheek.

The voice was gentle and warm, "Jingya is the one who killed your maternal grandfather. You shouldn't believe her."

"No! Impossible! She told me it was Di Yuanxiang! It was Di Yuanxiang who killed my maternal grandfather, and who killed you!"

The goddess took two steps back, unable to believe that the truth she had believed for so long was actually false!

The figure's smile paused. "Yuan Xiang did not wrong me. Back then, I was the one who chose to give the Sea Goddess title to her. She is the most suitable person to be the Sea Goddess."

"That year, mermaids were not yet extinct, and I became pregnant with you. A mermaid who is pregnant with a child cannot become a sea god."

"In addition, Yuanxiang's abilities far surpass mine; she truly deserves the title of Sea Goddess."

"You're lying to me!" The goddess couldn't believe what the figure was saying; it was nothing like what Jingya had told her!

The Emperor, longing to see the person she had always wanted to see, had tears welling in her eyes. How could this be? How could this happen?

"Xixi, Jingya was the cause of everything. Because of her jealousy and resentment, the mermaid race was wiped out."

"Only you and Yuanxiang are left in the mermaid clan."

The figure sighed. She hadn't hidden Di Xi well back then, and Jing Ya had found her.

"Xixi, I am your mother, how could I lie to you?" The figure's face was filled with helplessness. Suddenly, she saw Shen Zhiyi behind Di Xi.

She pointed at Shen Zhiyi and said, "If you don't believe me, you can ask her. She should know the story."

Shen Zhiyi blinked, then pointed to herself, "Me?"

The figure nodded. "Yes, that old man, you've seen him before."

Shen Zhiyi suddenly remembered the old NPC she met in Beizhen. So, it was arranged by the Goddess Mother a long time ago?

"Yes, you're right. I was afraid that Xixi would be found by Jingya, so I made arrangements a long time ago."

"If Xixi had lived peacefully in that place and hadn't been found by Jingya, this story would never have been told. If... if that day ever comes."

Shen Zhiyi guessed what was to come next.

Di Xi turned around and remained silent.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Zhiyi recounted the story that the old NPC had told her.

After listening, Di Xi remained silent.

"XiXi, turn around," the figure said again.

Dixi didn't answer, but instead asked, "Why can't you be resurrected?"

The figure opened its mouth, unsure how to answer.

After a long silence, she said, "I've long since turned into a bubble, how can I be resurrected?"

"So you're not coming back, right?" Di Xi looked up at her, her eyes filled with tears.

She's been planning this for so many years, so why? Why can't she achieve her dream?

"XiXi, I am now just a fleeting image before my death. When my time comes, I will leave."

Although the truth was cruel, the figure still told Di Xi.

“Xixi, you are my pride, and I am so happy that you have grown up, but... Yuanxiang is your last remaining family member in this world, so let go.”

The figure sighed.

Her figure began to blur.

Di Xi was stunned for a moment, then nervously stepped forward, trying to touch the figure, but all she touched was a wisp of air.

"My dear child, I've always believed in you. Please take good care of yourself."

The figure smiled at Di Xi, his eyes filled with reluctance.

But... she saw the grown-up Di Xi, and she was already very satisfied.

At least, she saw Dixi again.

The figure vanished into thin air.

Di Xi slumped to the ground, muttering, "How could this happen! How could this happen! She clearly said she could be resurrected! She clearly said she could be resurrected!"

Di Xi broke down. Everything she had insisted on for so long was a lie!

Shen Zhiyi was a little confused. What was going on?

She glanced at Nalan Zhao, who looked back at her blankly.

"..."

Dixi slumped in the middle of the altar, staring at the burnt-out candles, lost in thought.

"Get out of here before I back out," Di Xi suddenly said.

Shen Zhiyi frowned. Although Di Xi's words were a bit harsh, she still pulled Nalan Zhao away from the basement.

living room.

"Oh, you got up here so quickly?" Qingxing teased when she saw the two return. "You didn't get punished by the Goddess? That's rare."

"What? You've realized how powerful the Goddess is, and you're surrendering?"