Chapter 138 Chapter 138 "You are Wu Shao, not Lan Qi."...
Lan Qi's words should not have appeared at this moment when the two of them were reminiscing about the past.
It's like dropping a huge rock into a calm sea.
After a moment of blank expression, accompanied by a loud bang, all the energy and blood in Jiu Zhao's body began to flow backwards and rushed to the top of his head.
How could he know so much about the plan that Father God had been secretly planning for a long time?
Since he knew it in advance, why did he take the wrong path and follow me into the peach forest?
She didn't have time to think more. Her pupils, dilated with shock, were focused on Lan Qi's slow and methodical movements to cleanse the juice.
Dark demonic energy, almost as thick as fog, surged between his muscles.
When the black light dissipated, the famous sword Liexiao, which had not been seen for a thousand years, had already replaced the broken pieces of the leaves and condensed in his palm.
Jiu Zhao thought he was going to attack him, so he quickly put up a barrier of immortal power to resist.
Lan Qi threw Lie Xiao to the open space behind her, and then took off the defensive magic weapon on her ring finger.
The famous sword cuts through the wind, bringing down the green leaves from the trees.
He stood in the rain that wouldn't get either of them wet, and opened his arms to her.
It seems to be trying to show its harmlessness, and also seems to be seeking physical closeness.
"The magic circle that will destroy me is on the peach tree behind me, right?"
Lan Qi asked in a soft and firm voice.
Jiu Zhao didn't understand why he could still smile so easily at this moment.
"If you unleash a magical power on me, I'll fall backwards, triggering the magic circle's power and instantly killing me."
When talking about his own life, Lan Qi did not have any extra emotions.
He half-closed his eyes, his gaze fixed on her face without blinking: "Actually, for me, losing a life that shouldn't have happened is no big deal.
“I just feel sorry for you.
"It's pitiful that every time we're together, you look into my eyes."
Lan Qi sighed softly: "Your hesitation and reluctance to kill me are all engraved in those beautiful eyes."
Jiu Zhao instinctively turned her eyes away, but the sudden reminder in her mind that avoiding someone was equivalent to showing weakness forced her to firm her gaze.
"You learned the whole story of the betrayal from my dream, yet you still stand here today. I know that neither you nor I can help ourselves."
Very strange.
In this killing game in the peach forest, she is the hunter and Lan Qi is the prey.
There was no dying wail, and the prey, which should have revealed a look of despair under the reflection of the unsheathed blade, instead showed infinite pity to her.
"Let me guess, what is the God Emperor's purpose—
“He held the Spring Feast and invited us, the aliens who are not tolerated by the Three Pure Heavens, to attend. He wanted to use the peach forest to set up a magic circle and kill us.
"I am the Lord of Karma, and those who accompany me are all powerful figures in the Burning Sea. If we die, the Burning Sea will be leaderless.
"Rather than being united against the outside world, their inherent reluctance to be outdone and their aggressive nature will only lead to internal strife and bloodshed until the next leader is determined. This process will not be short-lived, and the Three Pure Ones can bribe their spies to instigate this, continuously weakening the Burning Sea's strength.
“When the building is about to collapse, we will gather our forces and attack it in one fell swoop, turning the Burning Sea into a place of slavery for the Three Pure Heavens.
"From now on, the Immortal Clan will no longer have any powerful enemies within the Three Realms."
Lan Qi's guess is closer to a description of the facts.
His tone was so calm, as if he was just chatting about the nice weather today, but Jiu Zhao felt a chill run through his blood.
...He actually knew her so well.
She also knew her Father God so well.
If Jiu Zhao had not known that there were numerous divine restrictions in the Ziwei Palace, he would have suspected that Lan Qi was hiding behind the throne and eavesdropping.
So, what did he want to do after getting the news in advance?
After the initial surprise, Jiu Zhao's expression was covered with a deep layer of vigilance.
However, Lan Qi did not continue to speak in the direction she wanted to hear.
After revealing the God Emperor's secret plan, he turned his voice to her again: "Since you don't refute me, it seems that my guess is correct.
"Divine power is flowing everywhere in Sanqingtian. If we rashly set up an ambush array, a single mistake could lead to serious consequences. Only the thousand-acre peach forest on Shengluan Terrace is not a significant location, and the Spring Feast serves as a ready-made excuse to lure us in without arousing suspicion.
"But I didn't expect that the God Emperor was so determined to kill me, so strong that he would use you to shake my resolve."
Jiu Zhao wanted to protest loudly that she hadn't been used. But the Divine Emperor's words, using the overall situation to pressure her, the meaningful red dress hastily made by the Divine Embroidery Bureau, and the order sent at the banquet to lead the demons deep into the peach forest, all silenced her.
In the end, all she could say was: "...I am a divine princess, and I have my responsibilities."
Lan Qi couldn't help but laugh in response to her.
This smile was like an invisible slap in the face, slapping her loudly in the face.
"The Burning Sea has already initiated a ceasefire and peace negotiations, yet the Divine Emperor still refuses to let them go. Even though the demons are violent and bloodthirsty, many have stained their hands with blood. Aren't the immortals who participated in the war also guilty? The Three Pure Ones pride themselves on being benevolent and righteous, yet they constantly act in ways that go against justice, seeking to annihilate everyone.
"Are you sure that you are fulfilling your duty as a divine princess by helping him realize his conspiracy?"
Every rhetorical question turned into one slap after another, hitting Jiu Zhao like a barrage.
She could barely muster the courage to look Lan Qi in the eye.
At this moment, they are no longer the infatuated men and women trapped in a sea of love and hatred.
There was blood in Lan Qi's eyes, and the scarlet slowly spread to the whites of his eyes.
He is a tribal leader, questioning on behalf of his people.
"Look, this is the Three Pure Heavens.
"The fairness you believe in, the things you argued so hard for that immortal slave at the Grand Court, will never be realized here. You hesitated to kill me, an enemy who had betrayed you. What will you do if he whips you against the innocent children of the Burning Sea in response to the Divine Emperor's orders?
"Zhao Zhao, do you feel that your Father God, who has always loved you, has suddenly changed in this matter?
“In fact, he always has.
"This is his nature, or rather, the nature of all those in power who hold the power of life and death.
"Your kindness and your intolerance towards me have always been a joke.
"If you want to become the next God-Emperor, you must let go of everything related to your personal will.
“You must deny yourself.”
Lan Qi kept talking, and in the blink of an eye, he approached silently like a ghost, closed his outstretched arms, and clasped his fingers firmly on Jiu Zhao's shoulders and neck.
The distinct black and white of his eyes was no longer there, and his eyes were a deep red that was closer to the impression of the demons when they were excited.
The deep red color made Jiu Zhao's eyes suddenly appear with something else.
An endless red thread grew between her and Wu Zhu, with whom she had formed a mutated blood pact.
The pair of blind pupils appeared and disappeared, overlapping with Lan Qi's eyes that were questioning her.
In the silence, a faint sneer suddenly broke into Jiu Zhao's ears.
She looked at Lan Qi's lips in panic, but found that they were not curved.
...This smile comes from the ear.
It comes from the bottom of her heart.
The inner demon that had been dormant for many days began to cause trouble again.
Jiu Zhao had to admit the power of Lan Qi's words.
They are so pervasive that even if you block your ears, they will still ring in your mind.
…
There was no way she could change anything.
She was not the crown prince her parents expected her to be.
She always messes up everything and has countless weaknesses that she shouldn't have.
…
In the hallucination, Wu Zhu maintained his handsome face.
Below the neck, it stretched infinitely, becoming a snake-like and dragon-like body that wrapped around her tightly.
Jiu Zhao felt suffocated.
She also saw from Lan Qi's blood-red eyes the scene of the Three Pure Ones attacking the Burning Sea in the future, leaving corpses everywhere and blood flowing like a river.
It was as if there was a real smell of blood lingering around the tip of the nose.
Jiu Zhao really wanted to push away Lan Qi who was so close to her, and covered her mouth to vomit.
The territory occupied by the inner demon is expanding rapidly.
It left the narrow confines of her chest cavity and slid into her bloodstream, corroding the immortal energy known as "pure, righteous, and clean."
Why her?
Why is it always her?
Zhu Yan's worried confession also echoed at this moment:
"Those who profit from the grand scheme of things rest easy, while the families of the victims grow angry and resentful. Their emotions are as clear as black and white. Only those who made the decision will be trapped in the shackles of carrying human lives for the rest of their lives, tortured by their conscience day and night, and gradually driven to madness."
…
But, whether she is willing or not, what does it matter?
She never had a choice.
I have made up my mind not to disappoint God the Father again.
She failed in ninety-nine things, so could she not even succeed in this one?
The moment his inner demons dominated his rationality and he made the decision, Jiu Zhao suddenly felt somewhat relieved and addicted to the feeling of escape.
She emptied her mind and let her instinct take over. A stream of magical power shot out from her fingertips, forcing Lan Qi back.
Then he put his palms together, and within half a foot of his hands stretched out in opposite directions, a cluster of red arrows forged by the Nirvana Phoenix Fire condensed.
She didn't need to draw the bow or aim in advance.
As long as it is released, it will pierce Lan Qi's chest.
However--
Accidents happen faster.
The young man, who was only an eyebrow away from triggering the magic circle, suddenly raised his head and slightly curled the corners of his lips.
The flash of murderous intent sent a chill down Jiu Zhao's spine.
Just as she extinguished the Phoenix Fire, an extremely sharp sword attacked from behind and pierced her shoulder.
The force was so great that it pinned her to the tree trunk in front of her.
It’s Lie Xiao!
Amidst the heavy breathing, Jiu Zhao's vision became blurred and unfocused, and she was unable to accurately determine Lan Qi's location at the first moment.
To make matters worse, the magic circle that was not supposed to work on immortals suddenly took effect.
The blue water quickly climbed up along the hem of her skirt, freezing wherever it passed, completely restricting her movements.
Jiu Zhao gritted his teeth and endured the severe pain in his shoulder. While his hands were still able to move, he tried to pull out the Liexiao Sword that was attacking him.
But the next moment, the frost covering half of his body suddenly changed to a soothing effect that did not hurt or itch.
Ice cones condensed from divine power emerged from the positions corresponding to the knees, ankles and dantian, piercing into the flesh fiercely, finally forcing Jiu Zhao to scream.
"ah!!"
The fishy and sweet blood spurted out of his throat.
The bright red stains stained Jiu Zhao's teeth, and a few spots splashed onto Lan Qi's beautiful face that had just reappeared.
He is still laughing.
From the moment I entered the peach forest until now, the gentle, the sarcastic, the nostalgic, the frustrated—
Everything is changing.
The only thing that remained unchanged was the smile on Lan Qi's lips that was like a mask.
His eyes gently moved downward, landing on the surface of the wound caused by the ice spike. He then spoke with deep pity, "Zhao Zhao, you must have suffered a lot in Sanqing Heaven. Your inner demon has grown so strong—it has caused demonic energy to form within you. No wonder this Demon-Defeating Array is effective on you."
Unconsciously, Lan Qi's youthful voice had changed.
It becomes deep and magnetic, still pleasant to the ear, but with an indescribable sense of vicissitudes.
The doubled pain caused Jiu Zhao to spit out another large mouthful of blood.
Amidst the torture of broken bones and cut flesh, her sanity returned to an unprecedented clarity.
She raised her neck with veins bulging out and said slowly:
"You are Wu Shao, not Lan Qi."
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