The Emperor said in a steady voice: "The spirits of all living things are present, and all living things can know."
"You were born for the Six Realms, and the Qiankun Liuhe Formation was created for you."
Tianjun was the first to react, "So, Princess Qingming is the core of the Qiankun Liuhe Formation."
Ling Zun discovered a problem, "Why is the formation's core outside, but the formation is safe and sound?"
Lu Chenguang's face turned cold. Chuchu's mother had been the center of the formation for Chuchu, and Chuchu was determined to get her mother out.
Emperor Xuanyu smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to contain endless wisdom and profound meaning.
He didn't answer directly. Instead, he waved his hand and made a decision that shocked everyone present: "The Underworld, the Celestial Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Spirit Realm will withdraw from the Demon Realm immediately. The Demon Realm will elect a new leader to restore order. I, as well, will temporarily leave and wait for developments."
Although his voice was soft, it was as shocking as thunder, allowing everyone present to feel his depth and foresight as the master of the six realms.
Chu Chu looked at the Emperor's departing figure and called out to him, "Emperor Xuanyu, please allow me to be the center of the formation and exchange my mother. I really can't bear to see my mother suffer."
Just as Chu Chu looked at Emperor Xuanyu with expectation and determination, hoping that he would agree to her request, a cold and majestic aura suddenly descended, and Hades, dressed in a black robe and with a stern face, slowly stepped into the arena.
His eyes were immediately fixed on Chu Chu, his eyes full of anger.
"Emperor, this is absolutely unacceptable!" The Hades' voice was deep and resolute, interrupting Chuchu's request. "Chuchu is my Underworld Princess. Her life should be protected by my Underworld. How can I allow her to risk her life and become the core of the Qiankun Liuhe Formation? I, the Underworld, will never accept such a sacrifice!"
Emperor Xuanyu gently turned around, his eyes meeting Hades's with a gentle yet resolute gaze. He slowly said, "Your Majesty, I understand your father's love for your daughter. However, the Qiankun Liuhe Formation is no ordinary object. The choice of its center often affects the balance of the six realms. Although Chuchu is a princess of the underworld, what she carries may far exceed our imagination."
"Your Majesty, you are wrong!" Lu Chenguang also stood up at this time, his tone full of unquestionable determination, "Chu Chu is still young, and her cultivation is still shallow. Even if she wants to save her mother, this action is tantamount to hitting a rock with an egg. Not only will she put herself in danger, it may also destabilize the Qiankun Liuhe Formation and even threaten the safety of the six realms. Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
Emperor Xuanyu nodded slightly, signaling everyone to remain calm. After a moment's silence, his tone became even calmer and more profound, "I understand how you all feel. But the world is uncertain; anything is possible. Chuchu's choice, though naive, reveals her courage and commitment. However, this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration."
The Emperor looked at Chuchu, a trace of tenderness and encouragement flashing in his eyes. "Chuchu, your filial piety is commendable, but becoming the core of the formation is no joke. You must understand that this is not just an exchange between you and your mother, but a heavy responsibility concerning the safety of the six realms. I suggest that you discuss it with your family first, improve yourself, and make a decision when the time is right."
As the last words of the Emperor fell gently, his figure flew away on the clouds, leaving behind a tranquil and profound world.
In the demon world, according to the order of Emperor Xuanyu, creatures from all realms began to evacuate in an orderly and rapid manner, and the air was filled with an atmosphere of both solemnity and expectation.
Lu Chenguang, however, chose to stay put amidst the chaos. Seeing Chuchu's disappointment, he whispered, "Chuchu, I have a suggestion. If you're willing, I'd like to invite you to join me in searching for the Demon King. Perhaps in the process, we can discover more about how to break the Qiankun Liuhe Formation."
Chu Chu's mood, which had been slightly depressed by the evacuation order, instantly improved upon hearing this, and her eyes lit up again. She nodded, "Thank you, Lu Chenguang."
Before stepping into the portal back to the underworld, Hades stopped again and looked deeply at Chuchu, "Chuchu, remember, no matter when and where, you must discuss and think carefully before doing anything. Never act impulsively again."
Chu Chu lowered her eyes, with complicated emotions surging in her heart, and responded softly: "Yeah."
After some investigation, the two discovered a shocking secret.
It turns out that the real Youyan Demon King was not dead. He used an ancient magic to possess his soul in the body of a demon beast, thus escaping the fate of death.
The reason he did this was to secretly plan a larger conspiracy in an attempt to overturn the balance of the six realms.
After learning the truth, Chu Chu felt both angry and anxious.
She knew that the most urgent task was to find the Demon King's hiding place as soon as possible and eradicate him completely to prevent the six realms from falling into chaos again.
Lu Chenguang said, "We should go back to the human world. We have stayed in the demon world for too long."
Chu Chu looked at the sky and calculated the time, "It should be dawn in the human world now."
Lu Chenguang hummed: "So, let's come back tomorrow night."
Chu Chu and Lu Chenguang traveled back to the human world. It was late at night and the city lights flickered in the distance, adding a touch of unreality to this sudden return.
Chuchu's heart was filled with anxiety about the upcoming challenges, but her body was extremely tired from the long journey and mental strain. She forced herself to lie back on the bed and fell asleep in an instant.
A three-year-old body really can't bear too much.
Chuchu suddenly sat up from the bed, the morning light outlined a soft contour on her fair face, and the gleam in her eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the last trace of haze left in the night, full of anxiety and worry.
She rubbed her eyes, trying to dispel the sudden uneasiness, and then realized that the thrilling return and emergency discussion last night seemed like just a dream, but the sense of responsibility in her heart was extremely clear.
"Mom, I'm awake." There was a hint of urgency in Chuchu's voice. She quickly put on her slippers, walked to the window and opened the curtains to let more sunlight into the room, as if she wanted to use this warm light to dispel the worries in her heart.
Song Yaqing came over when she heard the sound, holding a cup of warm water in her hand, with a familiar and gentle smile on her face, like a warm spring breeze, gently blowing across Chuchu's heart.
"I'm glad you're awake, my little darling. Look, it's already ten o'clock. You're such a sleepy little lazy cat."
Chuchu took the water cup and drank it all, then took Song Yaqing's hand and said coquettishly: "I'm hungry, Mom, let's go eat? By the way, Godmother said they are going to have a dinner together today, why did you suddenly change your mind?"
Song Yaqing gently stroked Chuchu's hair, a hint of imperceptible worry flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly covered up by a smile.
"Your godmother just called and said that Brother Shen Guang suddenly fell ill and is on sick leave in the hospital. The dinner they had originally planned will have to be rescheduled. This child is usually in such good health, how could he suddenly..."
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