"Wh... what happened?"
"He clearly used a life-saving secret art to dodge it. How did he still die?"
"Is this the Skyline? It can even erase destiny?"
"That's simply absurd. It was said that Prince Cang Ren should have been favored by the Heavenly Dao!"
"Even a strike from the Great Luotian wouldn't dare claim it could kill him in one blow!"
"But he really died, didn't you see? No wonder it's ranked first among the Supreme Star Artifacts!"
The fear of every Star Controller pricked at their backs like needles. Even a Child of Destiny had been cut down with ease. Who else could evade such a terrifying strike?
The backup son-in-law had been cut down just like that, leaving Cang Yan and Cang Tong somewhat at a loss.
Cang Zhao was numb with shock too. "Xia Ye, how did he die when he clearly dodged it...?"
"He thought he had escaped by using a substitute, but he forgot that the Skyline was the Heavenly Dao's erasure. Although it had only cut away half of him, the other half couldn't support his survival, so he died. What? You couldn't bear to see it?" I countered.
As if my inexplicable retort had stabbed her, Cang Zhao anxiously gripped my hand. "How could I? I didn't think that!"
"Good. I was worried you'd think I'd done something wrong. Don't worry—if you regret it, you can tell me at any time. I'll bear responsibility for this sort of thing myself. And the freedom I promised you afterward will absolutely still stand." I patted her hand, then slowly rose into the air.
Since I had formed the intent to kill today, someone had to die to appease it.
Because it wasn't just what I wanted. The other side felt the same way.
"Xia