Gu Xiaosang's mother had been the only beautiful memory in her heart before she developed feelings for Meng Qi and fell in love with him.
She had been the warmth of Gu Xiaosang's childhood, the anchor for most of her life, the love she often recalled in dreams, and someone vital to her life whom she would never forget.
Then Gu Xiaosang learned that her mother had been formed from a strand of the Golden Emperor's will, plunging her into utter despair.
The only warmth in most of her life was gone.
Everything good and bad in Gu Xiaosang's life, every moment of warmth and cold, had been constructed by the Golden Emperor.
Yet at this very moment, the Golden Emperor had actually brought forth Gu Xiaosang's mother.
For Gu Xiaosang, the shock was immense.
It might have been different if Gu Xiaosang were a proper Other Shore Being, a proper Heaven's Will. But she was not someone like the Golden Emperor, and she never could be.
The Golden Emperor was the person she hated most.
"You really are despicable." Meng Chuan's gaze chilled.
"Apart from the Dao one seeks, all is Dreamlike Bubbles and Shadows. If one seeks the Great Dao, anything is permissible," the Golden Emperor said coldly.
Meng Chuan said, "Unfortunately, I'm afraid your plan will come to nothing."
"I'm no match for you, but you cannot get past me." The Golden Emperor remained calm.
Meng Chuan stared at the Golden Emperor, then looked toward Gu Xiaosang. "Deal with the Golden Emperor first."
"But my husband can't hold on much longer." Gu Xiaosang was full of worry.
Being forced to choose between her mother and Meng Qi filled her with anguish. She did not know what to do.
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