Chuchu stood in the shadow of the Palace of Pluto, her eyes red and tears welling up in them. Eventually, they slid down and dripped onto the cold ground. They were instantly absorbed by an invisible force, as if even the tears had lost their warmth in this dark world.
This was the first time in her thousand years as the daughter of Hades that she cried so uncontrollably, with tears streaming down her face.
Hades looked at his daughter, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He sighed deeply, his voice filled with helplessness and regret. "Chu Chu, do you know that when I sent you to the human world to train, my original intention was to hope that you would better understand the world and learn the compassion and calmness that a god should have. I never thought that this would cause you to be trapped in a whirlpool of emotions, unable to extricate yourself. As gods, we should not be too involved in the emotional entanglements of the human world. It will only make us fragile and even lose our way."
"During your time at Jiayang Mountain, you and Tianjun Rong Lin enjoyed a close friendship. However, fate has twisted the course of events, leaving you as masters of the underworld and the demonic realm, respectively. Yet, your destiny remains inextricably linked, even continuing your past relationship in the human realm. This is all part of the cycle of heaven, the laws governing the operation of all things. We cannot resist, nor can we change it."
There was a hint of heaviness in Hades' tone as he tried to make Chuchu understand that this entanglement across time and space was controlled by the laws of nature.
Chu Chu felt even more indignant upon hearing this. She looked up, her eyes gleaming with an unyielding light. "Father, I still don't understand what the true way of heaven is. Is it just to allow us, high and mighty gods, to watch those we care about get hurt and remain indifferent? Mother volunteered to be the center of the formation, sacrificing herself to maintain peace in the six realms, but what was the result? When the formation collapsed, the six realms remained safe. Mother's sacrifice seemed like a meaningless tragedy. Such a way of heaven, such a fate, why should I obey it?"
Her voice trembled slightly with emotion, and every word seemed to burst out from the deepest part of her heart. "As gods, do we exist solely to maintain so-called order and stability? If we can't even protect those most precious to us, then what is the meaning of this power? I don't want to see any more innocent lives lost to so-called 'destiny', especially Rong Lin. His remaining soul in the human world is the warmth and hope of me, the Lu family, and the Song family."
"Father, please listen to me. If you are willing to rewrite his life span today, even if it causes unrest in the six realms, I am willing to bear the responsibility. If this change is truly caused by me, I am willing to give my all in exchange for his safety."
Hades was silent for a moment, knowing full well that he couldn't convince his daughter, who had already made up her mind. He slowly stood up, walked over to Chuchu, and gently patted her shoulder. "I never thought of my daughter bearing the consequences alone. But I must remind you that changing the laws of nature often means facing even more unpredictable consequences. Are you truly ready?"
Chu Chu took a deep breath. The gleam in her eyes, though slightly dimmed, now held a touch of rationality and resolve. She looked at Hades with understanding, her clenched fists slowly loosening as if she were trying to let go of her stubborn obsession. "Yes, Father, I understand." Her voice softened, but still revealed an undeniable persistence. "I simply hope that, at least in this limited time, he can find more happiness and fewer regrets."
Hades sighed softly, seemingly touched by Chuchu's tenderness. He slowly closed the Book of Life and Death, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes, those familiar eyes. "Chuchu, I understand your feelings. But the Six Paths of Reincarnation have their own rules. Giving Lu Chenguang extra time is already an act of defying fate. Excessive interference will only lead to more unknown variables."
He paused, opened the Book of Life and Death again, and gently stroked the age number next to the name "Lu Chenguang" with his fingers, as if thinking about the best choice.
Chu Chu watched Pluto write down three years. She said, "Three years is a fleeting moment for humans, but it's enough for a child to experience the richness and difficulties of life. If the lifespan is adjusted to twenty years, it would be considered adulthood in the human world. At least he can fulfill some of his dreams and spend more quality time with his family."
"Chu Chu, a short pain is worse than a long one. For the human world, losing a child at the age of twenty is considered middle-aged, and it is even more difficult to accept."
When Chu Chu heard this, a hint of relief flashed in her eyes, but was immediately replaced by deeper worry.
"Father, I know this is already a great deal of leniency for you. Why not change it to the end of your life?"
Pluto walked to the window, looked at the never-extinguished fire in the depths of the underworld, and his tone became deep and solemn.
"Chu Chu, you must understand that the world is ever-changing, and everything has its destiny. Lu Chenguang today is no longer a complete being, but a remnant of the Demon Lord's soul scattered in the human world. The existence of this remnant soul is not only his personal destiny, but also a delicate link in the balance of the six realms."
He turned, his eyes soft but firm as he looked at Chu Chu, and continued to explain, "In the human world, birth, aging, sickness, and death are normal. Once the body dies, the soul dissipates like a light. And for Lu Chenguang's remnant soul, when his life in the human world comes to an end, he will naturally return to the Demon Lord's main body. This will not only fulfill his own destiny, but also supplement the Demon Lord's power, helping to stabilize the turmoil in the Demon World and greatly assist in suppressing the increasingly rampant demonic energy. If we artificially prolong this period, perhaps we can give him more happiness and warmth, but it may also lead to unexpected consequences and disrupt the balance of the six realms."
Chu Chu heard this and sighed softly, with helplessness and reluctance revealed between her brows.
She knew that her father's decision was made for the overall situation, but she couldn't let go of her concern for Lu Chenguang.
"Father, I understand what you mean, but..." She hesitated to speak, feeling mixed emotions, and for the time being, she couldn't think of a better solution to satisfy both parties.
Hades continued to comfort him, "Chu Chu, you don't have to worry too much. Lu Chenguang's time in the human world, though short, is precious. He will experience the joys and sorrows of the human world, and these experiences will become precious treasures in his soul. As for the couple who raised him, although losing a child is an unbearable pain, they are still young and have enough time and energy to welcome new life and continue to fulfill the sacred mission of human reproduction."
There was a hint of warmth and hope in Pluto's words, as if telling Chuchu that even in the face of sadness and separation, the river of life will continue to flow forward, bringing new hope and opportunities.
"Chu Chu, you are the daughter of Hades, and you are also a person with great love in the six realms. I hope you can use your power to warm more people and guide them out of the haze and into the light. As for Lu Chenguang, three days is the longest time I can give you."
Finally gave three days.
In the Book of Life and Death, the date of death was only postponed by three days.
That night, Chuchu returned home and went abroad with Song Yaqing and Gu Yechen to see the Demon Lord in the human world.
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