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I did not know what was happening outside, nor how long I had been here. Everything felt like endless despair until I sensed a warm, fresh touch like a hand resting on my head in the darkness.
“Child, don’t be afraid. I will take you out.”
A voice—there was a voice!
I joyfully lifted my head, but all I saw was darkness, nothing at all. Yet I could feel a hand gently patting my head, comforting me, and a soft voice speaking to me.
“Hmm, this is not where you belong. Let’s go!”
“Can you really take me out?”
She took my hand. Although her grip felt weak, I gradually sensed my senses returning. I was walking; I could feel the touch of her hand holding mine as a woman led me outside.
“Think about where you want to go.”
In the midst of endless despair, even if the rescuer turned out to be a bad person, I would still see her as good—that's human nature. So I was grateful to her.
“Child, live well with my Seven Souls. If you meet a man named Qi Zhi, please tell him I’m sorry. It’s my fate; don’t blame him. Tell him to forget me and take good care of our child.”
“Qi Zhi? Are you Qi Zhi’s wife, Xiao An?”
I couldn’t see her face, but her words led me to guess her identity. She paused for a moment and then smiled. “I sensed his aura on you. So it wasn’t an illusion; you know him, don’t you?”
“Yes. He spoke of you; he loves you very much.”
“But even love cannot bring about another life. I have already merged with the Dark Vortex; it is impossible for me to leave again. The remaining Three Souls are filled only with longing for him.”
"Why can't I go outside?"
"Because your soul has been tainted. If you go out now, you'll eventually become a mindless monster. Rather than letting you suffer more, it's better for you to think that I died long ago. By staying here, I can guide the lost Lamb and do some good; why not?"
Her warmth and kindness touched me deeply.
Are all women this foolish?
"Child, your existence must be part of some grand design. Though fragile, you have the potential for great things. Strive for what your heart desires!"
She pushed me gently forward, her voice as smooth as silk. "Close your eyes and think of the place you most want to go; then you can leave."
The place I most want to go?
I closed my eyes and thought of the places I had walked since waking up. My figure faded in the Dark Vortex and reappeared elsewhere.
I could hear the sound of wind brushing against me as I slowly opened my eyes, finding myself standing beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree in the Voidless Realm. The tree bloomed eternally, displaying its most beautiful form at all times.
This was where I transformed from shadow to human, where I underwent a metamorphosis and gained new life.
For me, it was an unforgettable place.
And that's why I appeared here.
I plopped down on the ground, my heart racing. I touched the grass beneath me and felt the massive Cherry Blossom Tree, inhaling its fragrance and feeling the gentle breeze.
I pinched myself hard and felt the pain.
"I finally made it out."
I cried with joy, curling up alone and sobbing for a long time until my eyes were swollen and my tears ran dry. Only then did I stand up and move around, but after walking in circles, I realized I had no idea where to go to get out.
The worry of the Dark Vortex resurfaced, and panic set in as I shouted Jun Chong's name, "Jun Chong, it's me, Anxin! Where are you, Jun Chong?"
I called out repeatedly until a sudden appearance of darkness startled me, causing me to instinctively step back, only to be tightly embraced by the other person.
"Anxin, is it really you? Anxin, you're back! That's wonderful, Anxin! Anxin!"
The familiar chill, the familiar embrace, the familiar voice trembled with intensity and suffocating warmth.
It was him; it was really him. Thank goodness.
"Jun Chong, I'm so scared."
"Don't be afraid. I won't let you face such danger again. It's my fault; I'm not strong enough to protect you."
Cold droplets fell on my neck as I heard the choked voice of that proud king. I froze in shock.
He was crying for me.
The emotions at that moment were indescribable, but I finally understood how important my place was in his heart.
If it weren't true love, he wouldn't shed tears upon our reunion.
"Anxin, don't leave me again. I can't bear the pain of losing you; I'll go insane."
"Okay, I won't leave. Never, ever will I leave."
I didn't want to leave him, but my life wasn't eternal. Sooner or later, I would die. Yet at that moment, those words remained unspoken.
Jun Chong noticed me. "Even if you die and are reborn, I will find you again. Remember, Anxin, never forget me."
"I absolutely won't. Even if you're a stranger, I will fall in love with you again when I see you."
This prophecy sealed our fate, ensuring that we would be entangled once more in our next lives.
When Jun Chong brought me back to the Underworld Palace, I realized I had been missing for a month and a half. The Demon Realm and the Underworld had officially begun their battle; outside, fires of war raged, and smoke filled the air, leading to the destruction of countless innocent souls.
Once war begins, it does not end without a clear victor or loser.
To resolve this as soon as possible and achieve peace, we must continue to strive forward.
"Anxin."
After resting for a while, one day Jun Chong sent someone to take me to the Underworld Palace to see him. On the way, I encountered Su Yi and turned around in surprise. Su Yi was visibly pregnant, her belly large enough to suggest she could give birth at any moment.
Memories of her intimate moments with Jun Chong flooded my mind. I had never asked him about it; I had kept my thoughts hidden deep inside. I never expected she would become pregnant and remain in the Underworld Palace.
Wasn't the union between the Underworld and the Su Family supposed to be between Jun Rui and her? A few days ago, I heard that due to Su Yi's situation, their wedding had been postponed. Everyone knew she did not want to marry Jun Rui, which was why she had been reluctant to agree.
But I never imagined she would actually be pregnant.
A wave of unnameable sorrow spread within me.
Su Yi stood there with her large belly, attended by dedicated maids. If it weren't for her status, she wouldn't have the servants from the Underworld Palace following her around or the Grim Reapers guarding her safety.
"Anxin, you're finally back! I thought you were dead! How is it that someone like you just can't die?" Su Yi smiled broadly as she caressed her belly, exuding an air of a queenly lady. "But it doesn't matter! You will die sooner or later; it's just a matter of time."
"Miss, we don't have much time left; we should leave now!"
Su Yi nodded and smiled as she approached me. As we brushed past each other, she said, "The child in my womb is Jun Chong's. Because it is a Demon Fetus, it grows faster than a normal one. Soon, I will give birth to our child, and he will marry me."
"What about Jun Rui?" I asked.
"Him?" Su Yi scoffed dismissively. "He is not the King of the Underworld; a worthless man like him is only fit to be a stepping stone."
I watched Su Yi walk away, realizing I didn't understand her at all. Why had the kind and innocent Su Yi from before vanished in the blink of an eye? This version of Su Yi was truly infuriating.
As I turned to leave, I noticed Jun Rui in the distance, dressed in blue, watching the direction Su Yi had gone. With his keen hearing, he must have heard what Su Yi whispered to me.
In that moment, I felt pity for Jun Rui.
Regardless, Su Yi's situation was a knot in my heart. Although Jun Chong was with me every day, the ongoing war meant that our time together was becoming increasingly limited.
Everyone lived in fear and anxiety, as if I were the only one faring well. Jun Chong always reserved the best for me, so I deliberately chose not to think about his relationship with Su Yi. I believed he would not let his sunlight turn into the darkness that buried me.
With war looming, Su Yi's pregnancy prompted the Su Family to hasten the wedding preparations. However, a wedding required not only manpower but also resources, and everything felt so tense that nothing could be wasted.
Thus, Jun Chong sent Su Xun a message: "Su Xun, as the head of the Yin-Yang Family, you hold a high position yet do not value life. Are you not afraid of losing face for your master?"
This statement was severe; I knew that the woman Su Xun wanted to resurrect was his master, making those two words sacred and untouchable for him.
Su Xun's anger was palpable as he glared with fury, completely devoid of any celestial demeanor. I saw dark energy gradually rising from his tightly clenched fists, identical to what I had witnessed on Su Yi.
At first, I didn't know what it was, but after encountering the Demon King, I realized it was Evil Energy.
A leader from a righteous family possessing such an aura could not be a good person. Thankfully, I hadn't believed his words and given that medicine to Jun Chong.
My initial hesitation had cut off his scheme, and I felt quite relieved about it.
“Jun Chong, you got my disciple pregnant and now you want to walk away without any responsibility? Spending all your time with a shameless monster.”
“Hey.” Jun Chong sneered, and everyone fell silent. It seemed that no one dared to ask whose child was in Su Yi's belly, yet everyone understood.
Su Yi felt a bit nervous under his gaze, quietly sitting to the side, appearing calm.
Jun Rui sat beside her, watching her reaction, his eyes filled with sorrow and disappointment, along with a piercing pain.
I took in their expressions; everyone was waiting for Jun Chong's response.
“There’s a saying in the world: if you don’t want others to know, don’t do it yourself. I can tolerate everything, but if anyone dares to speak ill of Anxin, I’ve said before that I will turn them into dust, ensuring that Anxin can step on them wherever they go. Su Xun, I don’t mind making you the first.”
His words ignited something volatile. Su Xun immediately slammed his hand on the table, angrily pointing at Jun Chong. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll kill her?”
“Not afraid,” Jun Chong smiled. “Let’s not even discuss whether you can; even if you could, I wouldn’t allow it. Anyone who dares to touch her will die!”
“Enough!” The atmosphere thickened with tension as Jun Rui stood up from his chair, suppressing his anger as he shouted, “This child is mine!”
At that moment, a fierce hatred flashed in Su Yi's eyes as she also stood up to retort, “Jun Rui, I don’t need your pity.”
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