Sheng Fu

Chapter 1044 The Helplessness and Enlightenment After Seeing One Leaf Fall in Autumn
As night fell, the Milky Way shone brightly.

The Demon Realm, the Black Mountain Land.

The Demon Queen led Dugu Li through various battlefield ruins, where broken walls and debris were everywhere, and the energy of the mountains and rivers was scattered, like withered leaves.

Seeing this scene, Guangli felt a surge of emotions.

Being precocious in childhood is a great misfortune in life.

Unfortunately, this misfortune struck Guangli.

Even as a young girl, Guangli realized that the demon race lacked any spark of civilization, and that its rulers were willful, arrogant, and treated the people like chickens and dogs, but she was powerless to do anything about it.

They could only watch helplessly as their own land and homeland crumbled and fell.

Fortunately, he finally seized the throne, but what he inherited was a mess.

And this mess is far bigger than I imagined.

She wanted to be bright, flamboyant, and confident, just like a young girl dancing gracefully among flowers.

Unfortunately, she will not have such a life.

If given a choice, why would a queen like herself beg that young dragon prince for favor?

Why can't I have a prosperous and thriving society?

However, she did see unlimited potential in that young dragon lord, but this did not affect the fact that this demon queen could only work as a repairman in the demon realm for the rest of her long life.

Sew and mend, work diligently and conscientiously—that was roughly Guangli's daily life from then on.

For Guangli, the desire to be flamboyant, to be confident, to stand at the pinnacle of the great path is utterly impossible.

It was precisely because she couldn't see any hope that Guangli often felt depressed.

"How is it?" the Demon Queen asked, looking at Dugu Li's stunning profile.

With this successor of the Taoist Xuanzong lineage, they wandered around, surveying mountains and rivers, and many scenic spots, but Dugu Li did not have time to fully appreciate them.

Even in ruins, there is a kind of beauty.

Guangli simply didn't like this kind of aesthetic.

Being alone with Her Majesty the Queen, Dugu Li inevitably felt somewhat uneasy, and even felt uneasy at many times.

Although he knew perfectly well that Her Majesty the Queen would not harm him, this unease stemmed from the Queen's enigmatic and unpredictable emotions.

Dugu Li's brows furrowed slightly. Seeing this, the Queen beside her spoke in an even gentler voice: "Speak freely. We are allies now, so there's no need to be distant with me. I also consider you my sister."

"If I can truly restore the mountains and rivers, you can choose any of the blessed lands in the demon realm."

Dugu Li's mind gradually calmed down. She glanced at the broken mountain in the distance and said, "His Majesty the Emperor's sword was too fierce. The sword energy went up and down, completely severing the interconnected fortunes of the mountains and rivers."

"If His Majesty were to attempt to repair the damage through the power of the monarch, he would die."

"Even with that Nether Spider as nourishment, His Majesty will still die."

The Emperor's sword strike undoubtedly severed any possibility of the rise of the demon realm civilization.

Upon hearing this, Guangli's heart sank.

"What if only half of it is repaired?" the Queen asked cautiously.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Li said with great difficulty, "That is possible, but His Majesty will face another mess."

"At that time, the creatures of the Demon Realm will all yearn for the magnificent lands and ignore the lands of broken mountains and rivers. This will inevitably lead to factional struggles and bloodline conflicts, which will fundamentally cause them to run counter to the current new policies." In His Majesty the Human Emperor's mind, it would be best if the Demon Realm remained half-dead.

In His Majesty the Spirit Emperor's heart, the demon race nowadays can only be used as cattle and horses. Even if they ignite the flame of civilization, they will still be treated as cattle and horses.

Although we are allies now, even relatives don't want to see each other living a good life, let alone allies.

Guangli's most passive position now is that it lacks strategic depth.

Guangli forced herself to remain calm and said, "These things are not a problem. I will manage the internal affairs well and try my best to ease the conflicts between the various races. In addition, the Demon Realm has experienced many major conflicts, resulting in the deaths of many people and the complete extinction of many races."

Even if it's only half restored, that's enough.

"I just didn't expect you to have some knowledge of politics?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Li subconsciously replied, "These are just the laws of nature."

Guangli paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's true."

Dugu Li realized she might have said something wrong and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I was just saying it casually, Your Majesty, please don't take it seriously. I have no experience in governing."

Upon seeing this, the Queen found the Taoist Xuanzong disciple before her quite adorable, and then smiled knowingly, saying, "There's no need to be so cautious; life is always full of ups and downs."

"But I have always faced it head-on."

“Everything you say is true, and I won’t feel any emotion. In fact, every truth you tell will clear up some of the fog in my mind.”

"Anyway, thank you."

At the far end, a raven with blood-red eyes landed atop the ruins.

At the edge of the crow's vision were the Demon Queen and Dugu Li. Although it couldn't hear their conversation, the crow understood something from their demeanor.

A moment later, the crow disappeared again.

In fact, this was Yuwen Jun's best chance yet, because the last Origin Chip was currently inside the crow, not the three-legged bird.

Unfortunately, tonight, no one knows that this crow once descended upon the demon realm.

……

Divine domain, capital city.

Deep within the Golden Palace, in the sacred hall, a golden candlestick illuminated the night.

The Emperor, dressed in pristine white robes and possessing a refined and elegant appearance, leaned languidly against his throne, his eyes slightly lowered, as if deep in thought.

The recent Chaohua Examination has been quite lively, with three or five exceptionally talented young men emerging. However, the Divine Emperor currently has no interest in what makes those young men so remarkable.

Suddenly, a black raven landed on the God Emperor's shoulder, creating a stark contrast with his white robes.

Amidst the chirping of birds, the Emperor's eyes gradually brightened.

A moment later, an ice-blue Origin Chip floated out of the raven's body, and then the raven disappeared.

His Majesty the Divine Emperor gripped the Origin Chip in his fist, fusing this Origin Chip, which Yuwen Jun had longed for, into his own body.

Then, with a slight thought, a portal in the void opened within the main hall.

Then, a tall, robust man, nine feet tall and dressed in a silver robe, slowly walked out. The man was very handsome, and his vertical pupils made his face look even more bewitching and domineering.

Like a king who rules the world.

"The Purple Gold Alliance has already revealed some clues. With the abilities of Yuwen Jun, the Human Emperor, and the Demon Queen, they will be able to wipe out all the members of the Purple Gold Alliance sooner or later. They have been discarded as pawns and can no longer be used." The God Emperor looked at the man whose true form was the Heavenly Nether Python with a disdainful smile.