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In one moment, he was in paradise, and in the next, he was in hell. The Great Yu Emperor's eyes, once filled with light, now lost their luster. At this point, seeking justice was meaningless. After venting a few curses, his attention shifted back to his abdomen.
The Demon Fetus inside him continued to grow stronger. Pei Shen couldn't understand why his belly had such remarkable elasticity; it was nearly transparent and had yet to burst. He made a firm decision once again and commanded Shadow's End, "Cut open my belly!"
Shadow's End hesitated. A single cut could mean life or death. Even at this final moment, despite knowing there was no other way, he still held onto a glimmer of hope and was about to speak up to dissuade him.
But Pei Shen spoke decisively, "If I take this step, I will regret it. All this talk of alarming the snake in the grass is just an excuse; I am simply afraid of death. I keep hoping for a miracle to survive, but instead, I have nurtured this demon on this continent."
"I want to make some final amends. It would be better to cut off its supply of nourishment at this critical moment before it emerges. Even if it escapes today, its frail body will reduce the harm it can cause."
"Shadow's End! Follow my command and act!"
With tears in his eyes, Shadow's End complied and swung the knife. The Demon Fetus sensed danger and exerted tremendous force, toppling both itself and the Great Yu Emperor to the ground.
Shadow's End hesitated several times due to concerns, allowing the Demon Fetus to flee in all directions until it rolled right in front of Qi Xiaomian. Remaining calm, Qi Xiaomian seized the opportunity and made a precise cut on the belly of the Great Yu Emperor. The blade sliced from the chest downwards, and the Demon Fetus slid out.
Its head resembled that of a boy around ten years old, covered in blood, sticky substances, and a foul odor that obscured its features; only its resemblance to a human could be vaguely discerned.
A umbilical cord still connected it to the Great Yu Emperor at the navel. Shadow's End steadied his hand and cut the cord before cradling the lifeless body of the Great Yu Emperor.
At that moment, a massive stone encasing them suddenly reacted; cracks appeared inch by inch as layers peeled away, gradually revealing its true form—a silhouette with a milky hue surrounded by a faint glow. Its face was indistinguishable.
It broke free from the stone's constraints and walked toward the Great Yu Emperor. "I'm sorry; it's my fault. I must make amends. Offering everything I have is all I can do."
"But your body is too damaged; I cannot restore you completely. I can only allow you to appear as a normal person for another month. Please do not despise me."
After speaking, it merged into the Great Yu Emperor's body. The wounds on his abdomen began to heal, and his appearance gradually returned to normal. However, as his abdominal wounds closed up, there seemed to be no movement from within.
It was miraculous but bringing someone back from death was not so easy.
Sang Qingxiao realized that this so-called month likely meant living like a corpse for that time.
Seeing the Great Yu Emperor stand up again, he adjusted to his body and felt a flicker of joy until he noticed the absence of a heartbeat in his chest. His excitement diminished significantly as he took some time to regain his composure; after all, he still had a month left—living normally for another month could be considered a gain.
If that were the case, it was somewhat acceptable. Having passed fifty years of age, he was already at an age where death was expected.
A month could allow him to accomplish many things—first using several days to handle court matters and then spending the remaining time exploring.
As the Great Yu Emperor contemplated these thoughts to dispel his regrets and sadness, the Demon Fetus lurked nearby, attempting to sneak up on him again. Qi Xiaomian reacted quickly and kicked it away; it then shifted its target toward Shadow's End.
Without hesitation now, Shadow's End revealed his true strength against the Demon Fetus. In just a few moves, he forced it into retreat while Qi Xiaomian assisted him; together they managed to capture it.
Even when caught, it remained arrogant and taunted everyone present: "Are you willing to become a living corpse? Are you content with only having one month left? Why not plead with me? I'm far more powerful than that thing."
"How about we make a deal? You find me a suitable Host Body, and I will extend your Lifespan. Besides, your courtiers are not very honest; I have many ways to make them obey. I have other uses as well."
"No need for that. You have already caused my death; I will never be swayed by your temptations. I will crush you into dust and ensure you disappear completely."
The Demon Fetus threatened, "I have a master; are you not afraid of my backer coming for you? Oh, not just you, but the entire Dayu will be in trouble. He is a demon, the Demon King. How can you mere humans withstand him?"
"It would be better for you to submit early and avoid suffering. If you treat me with respect, I might even speak a good word for you."
"The Demon King, huh?" The Great Yu Emperor's gaze turned to Sang Qingxiao. "Someone will take care of him; I just need to think about how to torment you."
Sang Qingxiao spoke, "Your Majesty, with only a month left, why waste this limited time on a demon? Why not hand him over to me as well? I assure you he will meet a terrible end—just not right now."
"I have the same intention," the Emperor replied.
At that moment, a voice came from the stairs.
"I thought there were truly loyal subjects coming up, but it was just Huayang."
Fearing for his life yet wanting to know the truth, he pushed a woman forward. This Dayu official was quite cunning and could not compare to those from Great Jing.
Most officials from Great Jing were still quite respectable.
Sang Qingxiao could almost foresee that in the near future, the Great Yu Emperor would be unstable, with courtiers harboring ill intentions, while the Great Jing and Sang Family would be in power, enforcing strict discipline and uniting officials to elevate the nation's strength.
Huayang stared at the Great Yu Emperor's belly for a while before turning to see the bound creature—neither human nor ghost—who had been anxious for days and finally revealed a hint of a smile.
"Father, are you feeling better?"
The Great Yu Emperor avoided the question. "Did you come alone? What about your siblings?"
"They're all downstairs."
So they are bullying just you and forcing you to come up alone? They pressure you, and you comply?
"It's not really pressure; daughter, I'm genuinely worried about you. It was voluntary."
The Great Yu Emperor snorted coldly. "Only your concern carries some sincerity; I've raised my other children!"
This snort was loud. As soon as he finished speaking, a group of large children rushed up calling for their father.
The Great Yu Emperor stood at the staircase entrance, blocking their way. "No one is allowed up! I know your little schemes; I'm tired of seeing you all. Go away!"
At this critical moment, it was not something that could be easily decided. The entire floor below was filled with people, each performing their loyalty with utmost sincerity, as if they were ready to lay bare their hearts.
In the past, the Great Yu Emperor would have been willing to play along with them, but after everything he had experienced, he no longer wished to compromise even a little. He didn't want to remain here as an eyesore any longer. Thus, he issued an edict: the day of my death will also be the day you accompany me to the grave.
A hush fell over the crowd below as everyone began to gauge the expression on the Great Yu Emperor's face. Realizing that his words were not mere pretense, they quickly found a way to excuse themselves. The once-crowded floor soon emptied out, including the other princes and princesses.
The Great Yu Emperor watched their retreating figures, feeling a sense of relief. Huayang, disregarding the foul odor emanating from the Great Yu Emperor, stepped closer, wanting to support him. "Father, you still have me."
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