### Chapter 6: Color Is Emptiness (8)
“No…”
With a piercing and desperate shout, a gleaming long sword plunged deep into Lin Nan’s chest.
“Puff…”
The blade pierced through, and bl**d sprayed out.
Is this what it feels like to be on the brink of d*ath?
The searing pain in her chest faded with time, her eyelids felt heavier.
It was like she was falling into an endless abyss, drifting farther and farther away from consciousness.
Is she really going to d*e?
Is this what it feels like to willingly take a b*llet for a loved one?
Right.
Even though it was part of her mission, this was the first time after becoming Frost North Snow that she felt so motivated to love a man.
That bald guy was like a rotten stone, both smelly and hard,
But he was slowly beginning to thaw under her charm, inch by inch.
So close, what a pity.
If Liao Chen could give up everything for her, he must be a good man.
But she wouldn’t see any of it.
Goodbye, everyone.
(End of the story)
…
Of course, it wasn’t.
…
Liao Chen howled at the sky like a madman.
The sword from the leader of the Fallen Species had come in too fast; there was no dodging it. At that moment, he was ready to bid farewell to the world.
The so-called sacrifice for justice—no regrets.
But just when life and d*ath were at stake, a flash of red suddenly pushed him aside, sacrificing herself under the enemy’s sword.
This was totally unexpected.
He never imagined Frost North Snow would willingly give her life for him.
When the red figure was pierced through by the long sword, bl**d spewing from her mouth, his heart felt like it was being sliced open, tears streaming down his face.
It seemed that only a thunderous roar would calm the despair and anger rising within him.
Memories of all their moments together flashed before his eyes like a revolving lantern.
Her brilliant smile reserved just for him,
Her quirky antics and faux annoyance during their travels,
The fleeting disappointment in her eyes when he ignored her,
Her unwavering determination to help him, no matter the dangers.
For him, she even risked her own life.
Is this… love?
The kind that cuts deep, impossible to erase from one’s heart?
At that moment, the deepest part of his heart, tightly containing his desires, suddenly shattered into countless pieces.
Emotions that had been suppressed for so long exploded out, instantly filling his heart.
Yes, he loved Frost North Snow.
But why did he insist on desperately ignoring those feelings?
Even until her last breath before him, he hadn’t let her know his true feelings.
No! No!
It shouldn’t have been like this!
It shouldn’t have!
“Boom!”
Once Liao Chen unleashed his suppressed desires, he was engulfed in a fiery red glow.
The scorching light shot into the sky, spectacular as a volcanic eruption.
The overwhelming power surged like a tsunami, spraying everywhere.
The Fallen Species had never encountered such a terrifying sight and fled in all directions in panic.
However, the leader of the Fallen Species didn’t seem to believe that this former underling could pose much of a threat, charging forward with a powerful sword.
At this moment, Liao Chen held the bl**d-stained Frost North Snow close,
Her head rested against his warm arm, her long hair swaying gently with his steps, utterly defenseless.
The leader of the Fallen Species thought this sword could pierce through both of them,
But just when the tip was only an inch away from Liao Chen’s face, it felt like an invisible barrier appeared, making it impossible to penetrate.
The leader screamed in frustration, struggling to advance but failing.
At that moment, something even more terrifying happened.
He found himself frozen, like a stone statue suspended in mid-air, unable to even lift a finger.
Without even looking up, Liao Chen snapped his fingers,
And in an instant, the leader of the Fallen Species turned into a cloud of bl**d mist, dissipating into the air.
Though he had avenged her, Liao Chen felt no joy in his heart.
Instead, gazing at the beautifully crafted features of Frost North Snow, he was still engulfed in endless regret.
And at that moment,
The numerous strands of demon energy floating above the valley seemed to find their master, swirling above Liao Chen’s head.
Then, threads of demon energy surged downward, wrapping around him.
Every pore on his body began to absorb this demon energy, even the energy deep in the magma caves was completely drained.
Unknowingly, Liao Chen felt his power expanding further,
He couldn’t hold back from letting out long howls, releasing the excess filth inside him.
At that moment, accompanied by the rising sun, the dark valley began to shimmer with light.
Looking around, countless Fallen Species had knelt around him, their foreheads to the ground in reverence, as if meeting their king.
An extremely ugly yet humanoid Fallen Species wobbled its way in front of Liao Chen and “plopped” down.
“Greetings, Your Majesty, the Demon Emperor!”
The other Fallen Species couldn’t speak but all howled in unison, as if chanting “Long live, long live, ten thousand years!”
Liao Chen was left dumbfounded,
Demon Emperor? They’re calling me Demon Emperor?
No, I’m not any Demon Emperor, I just want to revive Frost North Snow!
You murderous fiends who killed her, you all must d*e!
Sensing the violent, slashing aura radiating from Liao Chen, the old Fallen Species quickly shouted,
“Your Majesty, I have a way to revive the Queen. I only ask that you spare our lives.”
Ever since the Demon Emperor came to be, he had been holding onto a dead human woman.
This woman must have been special to the Demon Emperor, and the clever old Fallen Species sensed his weak spot.
Suppressing the impulse to slaughter all the Fallen Species, Liao Chen replied coldly, “Speak!”
Seeing the Demon Emperor’s frown ease a little at the mention of “Queen,” the old Fallen Species sighed in relief.
“Reviving the deceased requires heavenly power; while Your Majesty is strong, it may not be enough on your own. If you capture the Human Emperor and absorb all his power, you will have a chance to achieve greatness, and then the life of Her Majesty can naturally be restored.”
“Oh? The Human Emperor, huh?”
Afraid the Demon Emperor might still k*ll them after hearing this, the old Fallen Species continued, “I have one more thing to add. The Queen’s beauty is unparalleled, but she needs to be preserved carefully until the moment you defeat the Human Emperor. In the magma caves, there is a millennium of ice, impervious to heat; it is cold and piercing all year round. We are willing to offer this treasure, only hoping that Your Majesty can forgive our wrongs and redeem ourselves.”
Liao Chen squinted at them,
Before conquering the Human Emperor, someone indeed needed to look after Frost North Snow’s body; for now, he could spare these guys.
“Granted.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.” The old man bowed repeatedly, then rose.
Ten minutes later, Liao Chen personally placed Frost North Snow into the ice coffin made of millennium ice, his face icy as frost.
His desires seemed to leave only one: to conquer everything. If Frost North Snow couldn’t be revived, he would k*ll everyone to keep her company in the afterlife!
