Chu Chu took a few eager steps forward, her voice filled with unquestionable determination: "Demon King, please listen to me. This incident really can't be blamed entirely on Lu Chenguang. It was the evil power of the Netherworld that was manipulating him from behind, corroding his mind and making him lose himself. None of this was his intention. He is innocent!"
Bai Ling's brow furrowed upon hearing this, and her retort grew even sharper. "Innocent? Since Youming has become one with him, they are inseparable. To completely eliminate the threat of Youming, the most direct way is to destroy this carrier! Princess Qingming, you defend him so much, don't you really understand that you're gambling with the safety of all of us? If you continue to obstruct him, I'm afraid it will be difficult to clear yourself of the suspicion of collusion with the demons!"
Chu Chu took a deep breath and tried to keep her tone steady. "Demon King, I understand your concerns and determination, but please also consider this. The reason you were able to sit on the throne of the Demon King was because of the help of the Demon Lord. This is an indisputable fact. Now, how can we forget the kindness we once had and turn to hurt innocent people because of a temporary predicament? Youming is the culprit, and Lu Chenguang is also a victim. If we choose to sacrifice him today, how is that different from Youming's atrocities?"
At this point, Chuchu's eyes became unusually firm. She straightened her back and continued, "Although I am the Qingming Princess, I will never stand by and watch innocent people suffer. If you really want to kill Lu Chenguang, then please step over me first! I am willing to use my life to defend this justice and fairness!"
The atmosphere was tense, the air around them seemed frozen. The tension between the demon tribe and the Qingming tribe reached its peak at this moment. Chu Chu stepped forward and stood in front of Lu Chenguang. Her eyes were firm and resolute, full of protection for her people and a determination to find the truth.
Demon King Mo Xuan stared at Chu Chu, a complex emotion flickering in his deep eyes. He knew Chu Chu's loyalty and bravery were unquestionable, but the situation before him placed him in a dilemma. On the one hand, the Netherworld's threat intensified, and he had to ensure the safety of the demon race. On the other hand, Lu Chenguang had been his savior, and at this moment, he seemed more like a puppet controlled by the Netherworld than a true enemy.
"Chu Chu, I understand your intentions." Mo Xuan's voice was deep and powerful, trying to calm the impending conflict. "But the disaster of the Netherworld is of no small magnitude. If left unchecked, the entire demon world will be plunged into irreparable ruin. How can we disregard the future of our entire race because of the personal feelings of one person?"
Chu Chu's eyes reddened at this, but she didn't flinch. "Demon King, I'm not asking you to disregard the greater good. I simply hope you can distinguish right from wrong. Netherworld may be powerful, but it's not invincible. We should seek a way to break Netherworld's control, rather than hastily taking Lu Chenguang's life. He's innocent, too!"
Bai Ling sneered and interrupted, "Innocent? He and the Netherworld are one, and they are the greatest threat to us. Princess Qingming, you are so protective of him. Could it be that you have truly been bewitched by that demonic witch?"
Chu Chu looked at Bai Ling angrily and was about to refute, but saw Lu Chenguang suddenly tremble violently, with an expression of extreme pain on his face.
His eyes suddenly turned a deep blood-red, like the fiercest flames in the night sky. It wasn't just a shift in color; it symbolized the boiling power of the netherworld. Every flicker of light seemed to carry a terrifying force that could tear apart the soul, instilling fear in the heart.
"Stop!" Chuchu's voice pierced the solemn air, its voice carrying an undeniable resolve. She quickly mobilized all her spiritual energy, transforming it into a gentle yet resilient force, attempting to penetrate the raging blood-red, reaching deep into Lu Chenguang's heart, to soothe the raging Netherworld. But the Netherworld's power was too vast and brutal. Her efforts were like a candle in a raging wind, tenacious but unable to withstand the destructive force.
At this moment, a cold and arrogant voice echoed in everyone's ears. It was a dark mockery, filled with disdain for the lives of ants: "A mere ant, dare you dare to challenge my majesty? Lu Chenguang, although your body is weak, it is also my temporary residence. How dare you have the thought of killing me? It is truly ridiculous!"
After saying this, the power of the Netherworld suddenly surged, as if endless darkness was released from the abyss, swallowing up everything around it.
Lu Chenguang's body was no longer his own, but had become a perfect carrier of the power of the underworld. Demonic energy was overflowing, and a black mist like a substance swept out, carrying a terrifying aura that corroded and devoured everything.
Wherever the black fog passed, whether they were warriors from the demon world or strong men from the divine world, they were all like being hit by invisible poisonous arrows. They instantly lost their resistance and fell down one after another with distorted faces and unbearable pain.
Their spiritual power and will seemed so fragile in the face of this force, as if they were just a piece of thin paper and were easily torn to pieces.
The entire scene fell into unprecedented chaos and despair. Only the Demon King, Hades, Heavenly Lord and Chu Chu, relying on their extraordinary strength and firm will, barely held up their bodies and were not completely swallowed by this force.
But they also knew that it would be extremely difficult to fight against Youming in his prime with the strength of just the four of them.
Upon seeing this, Yun Ling and several other lords hurriedly used their unique skills to try to break the desperate situation and save their fallen companions.
However, their attacks were like a drop in the ocean in front of the power of the Netherworld, leaving no ripples.
The laughter of the underworld became even more rampant, as if it had foreseen that it was about to gain complete freedom and victory.
Chuchu's roar was particularly shrill in the chaos. She rushed towards Lu Chenguang, who was completely controlled by Youming, with all her might, her eyes full of unyielding determination. "Lu Chenguang, do you hear me? You must wake up!"
She tried to touch Lu Chenguang with her hands, but it was like touching an invisible barrier. She was suddenly shaken by the powerful force of the underworld and was knocked away.
Netherworld's voice boomed like thunder in everyone's ears, its deep voice carrying an irresistible majesty. "Double-headed Bird, your courage is admirable, but your actions are beyond foolish! The Jiayang Mountain Clan should have lived in peace, yet now you dare to meddle in the affairs of the Six Realms. You are truly courting your own destruction!"
Chuchu fell to the ground, staggering, with a trace of green blood flowing from the corner of her mouth, which was evidence of the backlash of spiritual power and serious injuries.
But she didn't fall. Instead, she stood up with amazing perseverance. Her eyes became extremely firm at this moment, and her mind flashed back to the ancient forbidden technique she had accidentally glimpsed in the Tianjie Treasure House - it was a forbidden technique created in ancient times to fight against the demons.
"Youming, do you think that this princess is unprepared?" She took a deep breath and began to mobilize all the remaining spiritual power in her body. Under her guidance, this power quickly gathered, as if to break through the constraints of the sky.
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