Chapter 197: Future Lovers?
In the video, after scolding Zhu Zhuqing for her reckless actions and warning her not to take such risks again, Ye LingLing took both women with him, using spatial teleportation to transport them to a strange location.
A vast expanse of crimson stretched in all directions, an overwhelming heat radiating from the surroundings.
The three of them stood on a massive floating platform, suspended above an endless sea of magma. Looking upward, thick layers of rock and earth formed the cavern's ceiling, illuminated red by the molten fire below.
Despite the unbearable heat, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, unfazed, curiously examined their surroundings. Seeing their puzzled expressions, Ye LingLing explained, "This place is deep underground, close to the planet's core. Only here can a demon's corpse be completely destroyed, and the planetary core will directly absorb its essence. Take out the body."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and turned to Ning Rongrong. Since she had been too exhausted earlier, it was Ning Rongrong who had stored the corpse and other battle spoils.
With a wave of her hand, the massive body of the high ranking demon appeared on the platform.
"Just throw it in," Ye LingLing instructed.
Now fully recovered thanks to the divine light of the Tenfold Glazed Pagoda, Zhu Zhuqing flicked her hand, sending the enormous demon corpse tumbling off the platform into the lava below.
A deep boom echoed as the corpse struck the molten sea. However, it did not immediately sink. Though the magma looked like liquid, it was actually molten rock, far denser than water, causing objects to float rather than submerge.
Suddenly, the corpse burst into flames. The extreme heat at the planet's core was unimaginable, yet despite the intense burning, the demon's body remained unscathed.
Ye LingLing remained calm, simply watching in silence.
Moments later, the magma began to ripple, and the once floating corpse started sinking slowly at first, then completely vanishing beneath the molten surface.
"This must be your first time here," Ye LingLing remarked, his gaze still fixed on the vanishing remains. Without turning, he continued, "Before divine ranked demons began invading, ordinary demon corpses could be incinerated and buried to prevent Abyssal contamination. But after the emergence of divine ranked demons, conventional methods no longer sufficed. Even in death, their bodies can taint the surroundings in ways far more terrifying than you realize."
"So after careful discussion with others, we constructed this underground chamber specifically to dispose of divine ranked demon corpses." He turned to them and said, "I'll give each of you a teleportation token. In the future, if you obtain any demon remains, bring them here and drop them in."
"Being near the planetary core maximizes the world's purification ability, accelerating the absorption of these corpses' energy and increasing the planet's energy concentration. If left on the surface, the process would take far too long, and in the meantime, the Abyssal corruption from the remains could spread and poison the environment."
[This is terrifying!]
[The Abyss is really that difficult to handle? Even dead demons can pollute the world?!]
[I can't imagine how people in the future will fight against them…]
The livestream chat exploded with discussions. Even from this brief scene, viewers could tell just how nightmarish the Abyssal invasion would become.
In the video, after disposing of the corpse, Ye LingLing brought Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing back to the surface and handed them their teleportation tokens before sending them on their way.
Watching the two depart, Ye LingLing's gaze deepened. Then, with a single step, the scenery around him shifted.
In an instant, he had crossed vast distances, arriving at a sinister and eerie land.
This place was desolate and lifeless. Wilted vegetation covered the ground, and animal bones littered the landscape. Despite the barren environment, some large creatures still roamed but something about them was unsettling.
The animals appeared unusually aggressive and bloodthirsty, their bodies exhibiting grotesque mutations some had grown scales, others had rotting flesh, clear signs of Abyssal demonization.
Ye LingLing's expression darkened as he surveyed the area. In the distance, a small village stood. But the once simple villagers now wandered aimlessly like the walking dead, their bodies bearing demonic traits scales, hardened skin, grotesque appendages.
Beyond the village, a mountain cemetery could be seen. Yet even there, the newly buried dead were clawing their way out of their graves as zombies. Even long decayed skeletons were rising, staggering about as if possessed by some dark force.
This entire region was corrupted beyond recognition.
Just then, a voice rang out.
"What are you thinking about?"
It was a soft, melodious female voice.
Hearing it, Ye LingLing's lips curled into a smile. He turned around to face the newcomer.
The livestream audience followed his gaze, finally seeing the woman clearly.
She wore a flowing golden palace gown, her skin as flawless as jade, her beauty unparalleled. She appeared no older than eighteen or nineteen, her golden hair cascading freely down her back, contrasting starkly with her meticulously arranged royal attire.
Her golden eyes radiated warmth a gentleness reserved only for Ye LingLing. Only when looking at this man did she reveal such tenderness.
In the Tiandou Empire, the Crown Prince's residence
Qian Renxue stared at the screen in shock.
There was no doubt about it the woman in the video was herself. But what truly surprised her wasn't her presence it was her expression.
The way she looked at Ye LingLing, the softness in her eyes…
There was no mistaking it. This was the gaze of a woman deeply in love.
Even with Qian Renxue's composed nature, she couldn't help but feel a bit flustered. Seeing her future self look at Ye LingLing with such affection left her with complicated feelings.
Still, she wasn't exactly surprised by the idea.
After all, Ye LingLing was an extraordinary man. Even she had to admit that, deep down, she was somewhat intrigued by him.
Meanwhile, in Spirit Hall
Qian Daoliu, watching the video beneath the Angelic Statue, was momentarily stunned.
Seeing Ye LingLing and Qian Renxue standing together, their figures complementing each other perfectly, he couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.
Then, after a brief moment of silence, he chuckled.
"Heh… I never expected the two of them to… Well, this is fine too."
Shaking his head with a smile, he reflected on his past concerns. Looking at the two of them now, he couldn't help but marvel at the strange workings of fate.
(End of Chapter)
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