After careful consideration, Lu Chenguang finally embarked on the road back to the demon world, and every step was heavy and firm.
He knew very well that the untamed evil spirit in his body was like a latent undercurrent that could break through the dam of rationality at any time and bring about unpredictable catastrophe.
In order to avoid this catastrophic consequence, he made a decision - to go to the ancient and mysterious secret land deep in the demon world. After all, there is an ancient power hidden there that can purify the soul and balance the demonic energy.
Stepping into the demon world again, a familiar yet unfamiliar aura hit him in the face, but Lu Chenguang's mood was unusually calm.
He is no longer the Lu Chenguang who once wandered between the human world and the heavenly world, but the Demon Lord who has completely accepted his fate.
In this way, it is not only a recognition of his identity, but also a recognition and acceptance of his own strength.
As soon as I entered the Demon Palace, Princess Ye Xuan came to ask questions.
Ye Xuan was delighted and excited: "Brother, you are really back safely." Ye Xuan's voice trembled slightly. She slowly approached. The eyes that were once full of admiration and dependence were now deeper, as if they could see through people's hearts.
"Brother, I can sense that you no longer possess the aura of the human world, nor the divine power of the heavens. Instead, you truly belong to the Netherworld Demon Lord of the Demon Realm. Brother, I am sincerely happy for you."
Lu Chenguang stared at Ye Xuan in front of him. His eyes, which were once full of tenderness, now seemed unusually calm and distant.
He spoke softly, his tone without the slightest fluctuation: "Ye Xuan, you must understand that although I carry You Ming's memories and identity, I am not him. My soul and my will belong to me, Lu Chenguang. The brotherly love between you and me may only remain in the past."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan's eyes instantly turned red and she shook her head in disbelief: "Brother, how can you deny the feelings between us so easily? We have been through so much together for thousands of years, how can you just let it go?" There was a hint of despair and unwillingness in her voice.
Lu Chenguang sighed slightly: "Ye Xuan, everyone has his or her own path to follow, and I am no exception. The Demon Realm needs a strong leader to protect this land, and I have more important things to accomplish."
He paused, his eyes still cold: "As for the Demon Realm, I believe you have the ability and responsibility to take on this important task."
Ye Xuan watched Lu Chenguang's departing figure, and the uneasiness in her heart surged again. She mustered up the courage to ask, "Brother, what exactly are you going to do? The grudge between the Heaven Realm and us is already deeply rooted. They will never let us go easily. I really don't know how to deal with all this alone."
Hearing Ye Xuan's concerns, Lu Chenguang felt an inexplicable tenderness well up in his heart. He turned, looked at Ye Xuan with a gentle gaze, and slowly said, "Ye Xuan, I'm going to the secret realm to rest and recuperate, while also seeking a way to control the demonic energy within me. During this time, the Demon Realm will be left to you. As for the Celestial Realm, you don't have to worry too much. The new Heavenly Sovereign, Rong Qi, has just taken the throne. He needs time to consolidate his position and appease his inner circle, so he won't attack us immediately."
Ye Xuan felt relieved after hearing this. She nodded gently and promised, "I understand, brother. I will do my best to protect the demon world and wait for your return."
Lu Chenguang nodded, seemingly quite satisfied with Ye Xuan's answer. He spoke again, adding, "One more thing. If the leader of the Chongming Bird Clan comes to see me, don't stop her. Let her enter the secret realm directly to see me."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan looked puzzled. "Brother, the Chongming Bird Clan has never had any dealings with our Demon Realm. They have had a tens of thousands of years of friendship with the Celestial Kirin Clan. Why would they suddenly come to the Demon Realm to look for you?"
Lu Chenguang patiently explained to Ye Xuan, "The leader of the Chongming Bird Clan is not only the leader of the Chongming Bird Clan, she also has a special identity—the Imperial Princess Qingming."
After hearing this, Ye Xuan suddenly realized that there were such twists and turns. She sighed softly and said, "So that's how it is. I thought..." She didn't continue, but her complicated emotions were already evident.
"Alright, Ye Xuan, just do as I say." Lu Chenguang interrupted Ye Xuan's thoughts, his tone brimming with undeniable resolve. With that, he vanished in a flash, transforming into a thick black mist. Only his words echoed softly through the halls of the Demon Palace.
Ye Xuan looked in the direction where Lu Chenguang had left, feeling a mixture of emotions. She knew she was about to face an unprecedented challenge, but she also believed that as long as her brother could return safely, the Demon Realm would be able to overcome this difficulty.
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Gu Yechen's face, etched with the traces of time from the pain of losing his son, looked unusually old and exhausted. But whenever his eyes met Chuchu's, his deep fatherly love transformed into tenderness, dispelling the gloom from his face. He shook his head gently, expressing his relief at Chuchu's apology: "Chuchu, don't take it to heart. Uncle knows you didn't mean it. Your safe return is the greatest good news."
Chuchu's heart was filled with guilt. She lowered her head and softly explained the twists and turns of the journey, her eyes flashing with respect and gratitude for Uncle Gu. However, when she looked around, she unexpectedly found Chu Fei and Chu An here, and she couldn't help but feel a little surprised and warm in her heart.
What was even more unexpected for her was that the family had welcomed a new hostess, Song Yaqing, and that Uncle Gu had been so generous in accepting four children, including her. This broad-mindedness filled Chuchu's heart with gratitude.
When her eyes accidentally met Chu Fei's, Chu Chu was surprised to find that she seemed to be able to "hear" her inner voice. It was a subtle and magical feeling. Although Chu Fei didn't say anything, her worry and longing were clearly conveyed to Chu Chu: "Where has this girl gone? It's really worrying. She didn't even answer the phone."
Chuchu Chuchu felt her sister's love and complaints, and a warm current surged in her heart. She turned to look at Chuan, and the brother's care and jealousy also quietly reached her ears: "This girl only has her sister in her heart, and I have become secondary." Chuan's words were filled with a hint of helplessness and doting, which made Chuchu laugh.
Gu Yechen's gaze was like warm sunshine, illuminating Chuchu. His inner voice, like the sound of a steady bell, echoed in Chuchu's heart: "This child is truly extraordinary. Those eyes hold wisdom and tenacity beyond his years."
Song Yaqing, on the side, used her eyes to remind Chuchu not to forget the family rules. Chuchu quickly adjusted her mindset, forced a sweet smile, greeted her brothers and sisters, and shared her joy of going to school. Her gesture touched the hearts of Chu An and Chu Fei, and the friendship between the siblings deepened at this moment.
Chuchu rushed forward and hugged Chufei tightly, as if she wanted to pour out all her longing for her during this period: "Sister, I miss you so much. The fragrance of your body is still so reassuring." Chuan's "jealous" voice sounded again, causing Chuchu to turn around helplessly and amusedly and give him a big hug: "Brother, you are also very handsome. You must be very proud to be the school idol, right?"
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