Gu Sheng watched coldly, his expression utterly blank.
Only when the divine fire spread to Yu Xiaogang's head did his screams finally cease.
As the last trace of divine fire went out, Yu Xiaogang had vanished from the ground, leaving behind only a pile of black ashes.
With a flick of his finger, Gu Sheng conjured a wisp of breeze that swept the ashes away completely, leaving not even the slightest trace behind.
Yu Xiaogang's soul had also dissipated beneath the scorching divine fire, without even the chance to enter reincarnation.
That man, who had lived his entire life in hypocrisy and cowardice, had finally met his end today.
The temperature in the secret chamber gradually fell.
Gu Sheng turned around, walked over to Qian Renxue, and took her hand.
"Let's go. The eyesore has been cleaned up."
The coldness on Qian Renxue's face instantly melted away, replaced by a gentle smile.
"Mm, it's finally peaceful. Let's return to the palace and make preparations before heading to Spirit City."
Inside the bedchamber of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, the ripples in space gradually subsided.
Holding Qian Renxue's hand, Gu Sheng once more stepped onto the thick, luxurious carpet.
Qian Renxue let out a faint breath and tucked a lock of golden hair behind her ear, looking considerably more relaxed.
"Getting rid of that disgusting man really does make me feel much better."
She looked at her husband beside her, her bright eyes full of affection.
Gu Sheng reached out and pinched her fair cheek, smiling.
"That was merely a convenient matter. The real show is still to come."
"Are we setting out for Spirit City now?"
Qian Renxue asked softly, naturally leaning into Gu Sheng's embrace.
Gu Sheng wrapped an arm around her shoulders and gazed toward the southern horizon,