Upon hearing that.
"..."
Fairy Azure Sea's body suddenly stiffened, and she fell completely silent.
She stared fixedly at the general her father valued most, the madness in her eyes gradually fading.
In her mind, the Southern Immortal Palace shrouded in purple mist year-round surfaced of its own accord.
As did that towering figure who always had his back to her, as inviolable as a god.
She had thought that although her father had flown into a rage over her insistence on marrying a lowly Carp Spirit, he had ultimately gritted his teeth and accepted it, even secretly providing them with resources.
That had been the last remaining affection her father held for her.
But now...
The fact that her father's general could appear at this moment.
Meant he had been watching everything from the shadows from the very beginning.
"So..."
Fairy Azure Sea's eyes reddened, and she suddenly cried out in sorrow, "This so-called identity as the Little Palace Mistress, this so-called reverence of ten thousand demons—when all is said and done... what does any of it amount to?!"
The Demon General stood with his hands behind his back, expressionless.
Looking at the woman on the verge of collapse, he curled his lips in mockery. "You were born in the Southern Immortal Palace. This is how it should be."
"From childhood, you enjoyed the endless heavenly treasures of southern Cloud Dream Haven and received the worship of ten thousand demons. You were bound to bear responsibilities. In that position, you must plan its affairs, walk its path, and shoulder its burdens. The countless demons of the Southern Immortal Palace raised you. When you squandered those offerings, you never said you hated being born in the Southern Immortal Palace. Yet now that you are asked to shoulder your responsibilities and