Whispers of Motherhood

This fragile life is so beautiful, so wondrous.

Of course, she doesn't want to destroy it.

Instead, she feels only a deep, instinctive care and love for this delicate new life.

Luo Li slowly raises her jade-like hand, spiritual energy flowing from her fingertips.

But the motherly love welling up within her prevents her from making a move.

She tries to force herself… yet all the coercion in the world is meaningless in the face of such profound love.

In the end, her hand falls away.

How… how could she possibly destroy this life?

This is the first new life within her.

Her red lips tremble slightly. How could she even entertain such a thought?

How could she have such a sinful desire to destroy new life?

No! She could never do that.

She wants to keep this child—to cherish and pour all her love into it.

In the sanctuary, Luo Li remains frozen in place, her heart overwhelmed by a great and complex love swirling within her.

After all, she cannot abandon this instinctive bond.

But what now?

Ling Ye is about to face his final battle with Ye Tian.

And in this final battle… Ye Tian is more likely to win.

That means the child in her womb may be born without a father.

Even though Ling Ye has the ability to defy fate and live two lives… but can he truly stand against Ye Tian, who has reached the Boundless Realm?

Can he defeat Ye Tian with just two lives?

At this moment, Luo Li's desire for Ling Ye to win becomes even stronger.

Not just for herself, but for the new life growing inside her.

After spending a long time in solitude, Luo Li finally rises from the spiritual spring.

She gets dressed and flies outside.

"Palace Master, where are you going?"

Several empresses notice her as she steps out of Asgard.

"Just going for a walk."

Without turning back, Luo Li flies out of the Purple Cloud Immortal Realm.

Her mind is a tangled mess, and she needs to clear her thoughts…

As she leaves, the empresses exchange uncertain glances.

"What's wrong? I feel… the Palace Master doesn't seem right."

"Yes… she seems to have something on her mind."

"She's been acting this way for a while now."

"No! Today… she feels even more different. Something must have happened."

"Ever since the Blood Shadow Demon Lord visited last time, she hasn't been the same."

"What exactly did that Blood Shadow Demon Lord do back then?"

Confusion lingers among the empresses as they remain in the fairy palace…

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Meanwhile, deep in the void—

The main altar of the Blood Shadow Demon Army.

Before the ancient Void Throne, which has stood for countless years, an immense army gathers.

At the forefront stands Ren Fenchen.

Today, he has summoned them all for one reason.

They… intend to betray Ling Ye.

They plan to abandon the Blood Shadow Demon Army and join the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

For nearly a month, Ren Fenchen has observed the shifting sentiments within the army.

He has carefully read the emotions of every warrior.

And now, he sees it clearly—nearly everyone harbors thoughts of betrayal.

Quietly, he has already swayed some of the higher-ranking officials to his side.

Many no longer wish to follow Ling Ye to their deaths.

At the front, Ren Fenchen stands with three dice spinning in his hand.

"The battle is reaching its end," he says, his voice echoing across the vast army.

"We have followed the Demon Lord for countless years… and what have we gained?"

"Nothing but a place to exist under his shadow."

The gathered demons stir, their murmurs rising into a growing uproar.

They all know why Ren Fenchen has called them here.

He intends… to lead them in betrayal.

"Now, Ye Tian is rallying all worlds against the Demon Lord. Do we really need to follow Ling Ye to our graves?"

Ren Fenchen's voice sharpens.

"What we desire is a home. But it's clear—he is no longer our home."

"The Heaven and Earth Alliance… perhaps that will be our new home."

"For all these years, what have we been to Ling Ye?"

"In his eyes, we are nothing more than tools. Pieces to be used and discarded."

"Do we truly wish to remain his tools? To perish with him in the end?"

"No! There is still a choice before us."

"Ling Ye is in seclusion. If we leave now and swear allegiance to the Heaven and Earth Alliance, he will never know."

"And when he finally emerges… it will be to his death."

The more Ren Fenchen speaks, the bolder he becomes.

He no longer even refers to Ling Ye as "Lord"—only by name.

But he must admit… his words are stirring the entire army.

A tide of unrest surges through the Blood Shadow Demon Army, threatening to turn into outright rebellion…