Chu Yang looked deeply at Xiao Qi in his arms, his eyes filled with tenderness.
They had gone through so much together, facing numerous life-and-death trials, but they had always held on. In their hearts, they had become the most important people to each other.
Suddenly, Xiao Qi asked, "If I suddenly disappeared, would you forget me?"
Her nonsensical question left Chu Yang puzzled.
Nevertheless, he answered earnestly, "No, unless I die one day."
"Once I avenge the bloodline curse, wherever you want to go, I will go with you and see all the sights of this world."
"That would be wonderful. I hope that day won't be too far off."
A smile appeared on Xiao Qi's face. She then took out a blue jade pendant from her possession, which was engraved with the characters "Xiao Qi" on the back.
She handed it to Chu Yang and helped him put it on.
"This jade pendant is a gift for you. If one day I can't be by your side, let it accompany you."
Xiao Qi's eyes were full of gentle light, but a hint of complex emotions flashed deep within.
After saying this, she nestled into Chu Yang's arms and fell asleep.
Chu Yang held Xiao Qi close and soon fell into a deep sleep himself.
...
Outside the Heavenly Emperor Realm.
All the cultivators wished that the little fox could stay by the Emperor's side forever.
Given their relationship, if nothing unexpected happened, they would undoubtedly remain together.
And no one found it strange that the little fox and the Emperor had such a deep bond. After all, they had experienced numerous life-and-death situations and relied on each other to reach this point.
It was only natural.
They could see each other's reflections in their experiences, both having led troubled lives.
If only the Emperor were not so oblivious to romantic feelings, their relationship might have already evolved into that of Dao partners.
One cultivator sighed, "If the little fox were to face any accident, the Emperor would probably be enraged."
Given their current relationship, the Emperor would not tolerate any harm coming to the little fox.
When these words were spoken, everyone was jolted into realization of the most important matter!
The fact that the little fox was no longer by the Emperor's side indicated that even after resolving the bloodline curse, she had not been able to avoid death.
Moreover, considering the current situation, it was possible that the little fox might face an accident soon.
Everyone's hearts grew tense as they anxiously watched the scene in the Heavenly Emperor Mirror.
As dawn approached, Chu Yang felt he hadn't slept so comfortably in a long time.
Since embarking on the path of cultivation, every day had been burdened with numerous concerns, preventing him from resting peacefully.
Last night, not only did he sleep soundly, but he also had a dream!
In the dream, he and Xiao Qi traveled all over the land, visiting famous mountains and ancient sites, playing with Xiao Qi, and enjoying countless delicacies.
Suddenly, Chu Yang realized that Xiao Qi was missing.
At first, he didn't worry too much, thinking that Xiao Qi, being a big foodie, might have gone off in search of food.
Chu Yang got up and began searching the area.
However, as time passed, his expression grew increasingly troubled.
He flew into the sky, surveying the entire landscape.
Searching everywhere.
After a long time, he still couldn't find Xiao Qi.
This made Chu Yang feel a growing sense of unease.
Reflecting on Xiao Qi's behavior and actions from last night, it was clear that something was unusual.
Chu Yang became more anxious, fearing that Xiao Qi might be in danger. He sped through the world, searching relentlessly.
Yet, he could not find any trace of Xiao Qi.
Had she left without a word?!
After Chu Yang calmed down slightly, he realized that Xiao Qi leaving without a word must have been due to something extremely important and potentially dangerous. She likely left to avoid implicating him.
This filled Chu Yang with both pain and worry, but the most pressing issue now was to find out where the little fox had gone.
No matter what, he couldn't abandon her!
Chu Yang summoned the Primordial Bell and took to the skies.
Even if he had to search the entire world, he would not hesitate!
...
Outside the Heavenly Emperor Realm.
The cultivators watched in shock as the little fox disappeared without a trace.
Reflecting on the little fox's final fate, someone said, "Perhaps this time, the little fox's sudden departure is precisely what led to her downfall!"
Many cultivators began to analyze the situation calmly.
Since the rise of the Emperor, they hadn't seen the little fox, so it wasn't hard to infer what might have happened.
Initially, they thought the little fox would die within the Forbidden Land of the Primordial Era and never come out.
But not only did she leave the Forbidden Land safely, she even resolved the bloodline curse within her body.
This had left the cultivators greatly astonished.
Now, with such an unexpected turn of events, the cultivators felt a sense of relief.
It seemed that the final outcome hadn't deviated from their expectations.
"If the little fox really has died like this, then her life was indeed too tragic. She went through so much to resolve the bloodline curse, only to find that, though the curse was resolved, she still could not escape death!"
The cultivators felt deeply pained.
Although many of them harbored resentment towards the Emperor, this kind-hearted little fox had touched them deeply.
In their hearts, they naturally did not wish for the little fox to die.
But sometimes, fate is like that.
The cultivators sighed for the little fox, feeling that such a tragic fate was unbearable and beyond anyone's capacity to endure.
"Considering the current relationship between the Emperor and the little fox, how devastated would the Emperor be if he learned of her death?"
"Perhaps it's because of the little fox's death that the Emperor's temperament changed drastically, turning him into the bloodthirsty and brutal Emperor we know now!"
Many cultivators couldn't help but express their feelings with sighs and lamentations.
They had witnessed the Emperor and the little fox leaning on each other, helping each other through countless hardships to reach their current state.
In the Emperor's heart, the little fox's position was undoubtedly irreplaceable.
Now, after finally resolving the bloodline curse, she still could not escape a tragic fate.
The impact was indeed great!
The cultivators' faces were filled with solemnity and sorrow.
Only Ye Fan remained indifferent, instead feeling quite expectant.
"Finally, Emperor, you're about to show your darker side, aren't you? I've been waiting for this moment for so long!"
Ye Fan was extremely excited, murmuring to himself.
During this period, the Emperor's past had been both heroic and moving, gradually improving many cultivators' perceptions of him. This was something Ye Fan could not accept!
Thinking about soon witnessing the Emperor's drastic change in temperament and the ensuing slaughter of countless beings, Ye Fan's expression of triumph could not be concealed.