"How could this be?" Lei Jing stared at the illusion before her in astonishment, her eyes filled with confusion. "Wasn't it said that the Netherworld Demon Sage was betrayed to death by the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame? But their relationship... seems quite good?"
It was not just Lei Jing who could not make sense of it. The others also furrowed their brows slightly. From the Netherworld Demon Sage's words, he had already agreed to set the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame free when his end drew near. The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame itself had not even seemed to want that freedom so badly. Then why were the rumors like that?
Only Xiao Yan remained silent, unsurprised by the scene before him, as if he had expected it long ago.
Just then, the scene before them changed again. This time, the Netherworld Demon Sage was sitting in his residence, his complexion clearly somewhat frail. Leaning against his chair, he gazed at the tranquil scenery outside, an unwilling smile appearing at the corner of his lips as he muttered softly.
"I wonder whether that child can live well on its own."
As he spoke, the Netherworld Demon Sage gently shook his head and smiled. "Really... I'm worrying over nothing. With that child's strength, no one could possibly threaten it."
"It's just that it couldn't stay with me until the end. It feels a little lonely."
As the Netherworld Demon Sage spoke, his eyes flickered between light and shadow. With his end approaching, he could clearly sense death gradually drawing nearer.
"This is good too. At least that child won't see me die such a miserable death."
Muttering this, the Netherworld Demon Sage slowly closed his eyes. Just as he was about to take a nap, that familiar voice suddenly rang out from beyond