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"Millions of years ago, a race that should not have existed appeared in the Underworld. They could be described as a defiance of nature. From the moment they were born, they became the darlings of the Three Realms, with beautiful appearances, intelligent minds, perfect bodies, and a heart that was crystal clear. Such a heart is the most delicious food for the greedy. No one knows where they came from, but I know that from the moment they appeared in the Underworld, a catastrophe would follow."
"Indeed, things that are too beautiful are always coveted," I couldn't help but frown and interject; everything seemed to be coming to light.
"Yes, who would really dare to dig out their hearts to eat? Even the most ferocious monsters would never touch them. It's quite laughable, isn't it? But they truly are that wonderful. Gradually, their level of faith in the Underworld began to approach mine as the Lord of the Underworld, yet I paid no mind because I was also lost in it." The Yama Queen smiled gently, her smile so tender that even her eyes, which only knew death, seemed to radiate warmth.
"As the Lord of the Underworld, I was born cold and ruthless. I ruled over the Underworld, so I had to be strong and decisive. I did not need warmth, friends, or love. But at that time, I actually wished he could stay by my side and accompany me in this dark and cold place. The warmth he radiated was something I had never experienced before." The Yama Queen closed her eyes and leaned lightly against the headboard; her heart must have been very weary.
"Xi Meng, a cup of pure water; if poured into dirty water, it becomes contaminated. That beautiful race came to the Underworld and encountered greed and war, experiencing beauty and ugliness. So even the clearest heart would eventually be tainted in such an environment. Thus, they sought to establish their own race and secure a place in the Underworld, and I tacitly allowed it."
"Later on, I turned a blind eye to everything that happened. I pampered him and loved him while forgetting who I was. Until the balance of the Underworld began to shatter—war's brutality and the mutual slaughter between races led everything into chaos; living beings suffered."
I could imagine the despair that the Yama Queen felt back then—a despair born from betrayal by a loved one.
"The irony is that he never truly liked me. Initially, out of his kindness, he couldn't bear to leave me alone in this cold time, so he stayed by my side. I knew his heart was so beautiful. Ha ha, how ridiculous it was when that beautiful race began to rise in power; his beautiful wife came before me. It turned out what he wanted all along was my position as Lord of the Underworld. They laughed so beautifully that I forgot to mourn my own pain."
"He still smiled warmly at me, extending his hand and saying he would take my position as Lord of the Underworld and continue to stay by my side. The sincerity in his eyes made me believe him. Just as I was about to step into their lies with growing trust, one of my little friends woke me up with harsh words."
At this point, the Yama Queen cast a complex glance at me; even though it was brief, I noticed it.
"He was like you—a Dream Soul Master from the human realm. His heart was strong enough to terrify me; he wasn't deceived by such beings. At that time, he was still my disciple. Perhaps this is why I chose to help a human when I was Lord of the Underworld—his gaze was deep and resolute; his heart far surpassed yours now. I still remember what he told me back then: he would protect everything around him; otherwise, even if heaven opposed him, he would drag himself down to hell. It was this determination that deeply shook me."
"He showed me everything about the Underworld, and it truly has become the most cruel and dark place in the world. I had always proudly believed that light and darkness never had a positive or negative connotation. Even without the sanctity of the divine realm, revered by thousands, the Underworld was never dark and bloodthirsty; it was merely a bit darker than the divine realm. Everything is truly beginning to crumble in my hands," said the Yama Queen, remaining silent for a long time afterward.
"And then? What happened to that race?"
"Heh heh." The Yama Queen sneered. "I killed all those who defied me among them, and the rest were all sealed away in one place."
"What about him?"
"Him? He should be grateful that I kept him by my side, so his heart has not yet been tainted by those filthy things. Heh heh, he has passed on." The Yama Queen sighed deeply, using all her strength.
"Why did he try to take your position back then?" I didn't understand how such a kind person would want to seize someone else's power.
"Because—because he loved her, loved his wife. Heh heh, whatever she wanted, he would give her. But he didn't know that her heart had long turned black and become so ugly. Therefore, she received the heaviest punishment; I sealed her away, leaving her beloved husband behind. Everything was due to her greed, so I destroyed her body and left her soul sealed by me, watching that husband who loved her pass on while she suffered the punishments of the Underworld every single day. At that time, I hated him, so I deceived him into believing that his wife had already passed on and told him to go find her."
"Later, he must have realized that his wife was not dead, but it was too late; their hatred would never be erased, and I would forever hate him."
"By the way, that beautiful race has a name—it is called the Demon." Trembling, it seemed everything began to become clear; some terrifying truths were about to emerge.
"Listen, Xi Meng, Siyimo's retreat this time is definitely not just for cultivation; she intends to awaken the Demon race. When that terrifying race awakens, calamity will strike again, and at that time, the first to be destroyed will be the human realm."
"What should I do?" I simply emphasized this sentence; the Yama Queen seemed to be hiding something.
"In that calamity back then, I lost all my powers. Fortunately, I was born of Nether Energy, so I barely survived here. The thing I regret most is that I trapped the Demon Dragon Clan in Dark Corner. In fact, whether it's the Demon Dragon Clan or Dragon Clan, they are ancient divine beasts, just like my clan and the divine clan; their noble bloodline cannot be denied by anyone. However, their numbers are few, so some dragons who refused to submit were cast into the Underworld and labeled as Demons. In the Underworld, they were not welcomed by other races due to their proud nature but lived relatively quietly because of their formidable abilities. Later on, various races began to target them; these were also instigated by the Demon race. The Demon Dragon Clan faced continuous hunting until it finally erupted. At that time—I trusted his words too much and neglected to care for the Demon Dragon Clan trapped in Dark Corner. Eventually, their numbers dwindled until Ashura desperately begged me to save his kin. Ashura is an ancestor of the Black Glass Dragon lineage who had followed me since childhood. By the time I realized what was happening, disaster had already begun. In the end, I was powerless to open the seal of Dark Foot; thus, everything now relies on you all, Xi Meng."
What more can I say? The root of all evil is greed, and it is not just humans who cannot escape it. I pity that couple, and I also pity the Yama Queen who has been forgotten here.
"I know what to do now." This time, I truly understand.
"So, let me see your determined heart, okay?" The Yama Queen smiled at me, and I realized that I was her only hope.
"I will protect everything around me, whether it is heaven or hell."
"Very well, Xi Meng, I—believe in you." The Yama Queen gently uttered those words; her trust is precious.
"Let's go, Xi Meng, it's time to return to your companions."
I nodded with a smile; it was indeed time to go back. Farewell, Yapu Teacher. And to the prisoner, please forgive me for starting to deviate from your hopes with what I am about to do. I can no longer be the Xi Meng who solely relies on missing you to move forward. Also, do not let my doubts waver.
Closing my eyes, my body traversed within the Mihong Scroll, and I heard the voice of the Yama Queen, " Xi Meng, keep the Mihong with you; you can find me anytime."
Opening my eyes, I returned outside the Black Horn Hall, tightly holding the Mihong Scroll, thinking of that forgotten woman. Looking at the lonely Black Horn Hall, it won't be desolate for long...
The Yama Queen stood in the cold palace, her smile lingering on her face as if she were reminiscing about everything from before. Has she really stopped loving? Can I truly forget you completely—?
Sighing, some truths cannot be revealed to Xi Meng too early.
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