The outcome of her trust was far beyond what Lady An could have ever imagined.
A vision of the demon realm engulfed in flames unfolded before Xi Shen's eyes. Women, children, and demons alike fled in terror, desperately trying to save their lives.
One wrong decision—just one—had led to the deaths of thousands at the hands of Long Tian, who had fallen under the control of his father.
But that wasn't the end of it. Lady An had also become the hidden reason behind Xuan Yu's death. Instead of surrendering or killing the dragon, Xuan Yu chose to sacrifice himself. He couldn't bear the guilt of bringing ruin to his realm or being the cause of his brother's death.
Yet his sacrifice wasn't in vain. It preserved the lives that remained in the demon realm and strengthened the protective barrier, which was restored using the energy of Xuan Yu's soul.
Xi Shen stood silently, bearing witness to it all. The questions that had suffocated him for years were finally answered.
