Ethereal World: Vicious Cannon Fodder's Immortality Road - Chapter 786

Chapter 786: The Ache Of Severing Ties  Chapter 786: The Ache Of Severing Ties  “Look here, this wound was made by your father’s power!

He took my heart, and he nearly took Ying’s heart too.

But Ying had a way to protect himself, so he survived, and he kept my soul alive inside him.” He smiled bitterly.

“You have no idea how much it hurts to be trapped in my brother’s body, watching him treat you like you’re special.

I hate him for that, but I can’t bring myself to truly hate him since he’s all I’ve got left!” His voice was strained, as if he were fighting back tears.

“Your own father killed me!

Your father almost killed Ying!

Do you hear me?!” Xiong Yi Chen’s eyes blazed with fury as he stared into her, as if trying to pierce through her very soul.

Shenlian Yingyue trembled, her hands shaking as she balled them into fists.

It felt like all the energy had been sucked out of her.

The bright sunny day turned dark and stormy, the vibrant garden turned into a field of poisonous insects; her whole world was crumbling.

“My father…

he killed the master’s beloved…

my father…” she whispered, sounding like a small, hurt animal, her face growing even paler.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as Xiong Zi Ying lifted her chin.

“Xiao Yueyue, please don’t cry.

The master is wrong, he’s wrong…” he gently wiped her tears and pulled her into a tight embrace.

After that, Xiong Yi Chen fell silent.

He fought against the chaotic emotions swirling inside him, not wanting her to see his pain.

He needed to cry alone; he missed his parents and grandparents so much.

He longed for his mother’s warm hug, his father’s playful scolds when he got hurt, his grandmother’s love, and his grandfather’s joyful laugh while teaching him tricks.

“Xiao Yueyue, don’t cry, please.

Your tears are breaking my heart.” Xiong Zi Ying embraced her weak body tightly, as if he wanted to merge with her.

“Please, please don’t cry.

As long as you stop crying, I am willing to do anything.

Please.” He had never been this panicked.

He had never been in such pain before.

This pain was comparable to the pain of losing his beloved.

Why was it so painful?

Why?

He didn’t understand.  “Master…

I am sorry…” Shenlian Yingyue’s voice choked as she swallowed blood back into her throat, her voice sounding extremely low and weak, full of pain.

This immense pain was something that only those who had experienced such a situation could truly understand.

To her, her father was more than just a parent – he was her world, the one who had nurtured her with unconditional love and unwavering support.

In her eyes, he was not just a father, but a hero, the most precious soul who had given her life meaning and boundless affection.

He was the one person who meant more to her than life itself, the embodiment of pure love and selfless devotion.

In stark contrast stood her master, who had repeatedly saved her from peril, shielding her from danger and providing unwavering care without seeking any compensation.

His compassion transcended his own pain, offering her warmth and understanding despite everything.

Yet, the brutal reality remained: her father had murdered Xiong Yi Chen and nearly killed her master, regardless of whatever justifications he might claim.

Her hands clenched tightly, pale cyan veins surfacing along her fists and neck as she struggled to contain the overwhelming anguish threatening to consume her.

“No, Xiao Yueyue, this isn’t your fault.

It never has been!” Xiong Zi Ying said, his expression a mix of sadness and concern.

Why did fate have to be so harsh?

Out of all beings across countless galaxies, why did it have to be Xiao Yueyue who suffered?

After a long time, she pushed him away, trembling, but she stood firm, surprising him with her sudden change.

“Master, this is the last time I’ll call you that,” she said, looking into his eyes, her determination clear.

“Xiao Yueyue, what do you mean?” He quickly stood up, reaching out for her, confusion and concern etched on his face, but she stepped back, avoiding his grasp.

“I believe that my father isn’t a bad man.

He has his reasons for his actions, and even if he does wrong, he’s still my father-the one I love and who loves me unconditionally.

That will never change.

No matter what happens, I will stand by him, whether he is a hero or a villain.” she said, her voice steady despite the turmoil in her heart.

“From now on, we’re no longer master and disciple.

I can’t stay your student when my father has hurt your loved ones.

You dream of avenging your brother by taking my father’s life, and that makes us enemies.” The words cut deeply, and though she felt like she was breaking inside, she pushed herself to voice the painful truth.

“When we meet again, it will be as foes.” Her declaration hung heavy in the air, each word sharp and painful, reflecting the reality they both feared.

“Stop saying that!

Stop!

I don’t want to hear it!” Xiong Zi Ying shouted, denial flooding his mind.

It was too much to accept that she spoke these harsh truths.

His voice boomed, a mixture of anger and disbelief raging within him.  He couldn’t grasp the idea that Xiao Yueyue would speak these things to him, yet reality crashed down like a heavy wave.

Her words, though harsh, were a painful truth he couldn’t ignore.

He just couldn’t bear to accept them.

Turning his gaze away, he refused to meet her eyes, fearing the disappointment and sadness etched across her face.

Deep down, he had sensed that this day was inevitable-a moment that marked the end of their bond.

It should have been the right decision, the best outcome for both of them, but now that it was here, he found himself unable to accept it.

He turned away, unwilling to face the pain written on her face.

Deep down, he had known this day would come.

It was meant to be a clean break, the best resolution for them both, yet when faced with the reality of it, he could not bear to let go.  She clenched her fists tightly, her knuckles pale against her dark robes.

The ache of severing ties with her master was a heavy weight on her chest, an unbearable burden.

Despite the deep affection and respect she held for him, she knew that their destinies were entwined in a way that would inevitably lead to conflict and sorrow.

She understood that to maintain their connection would be perilous for them both.

It was her responsibility to break this bond, a painful choice that clawed at her heart.

Each moment felt like a fracturing of her very spirit, as if she were being pulled apart.

The emotional turmoil was palpable, the dichotomy of love and duty waging war inside her.

CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Littlecarrot Aii, I shed many tears when I wrote these chapters, dear (╥‸╥) Your kindness means everything to me, my dear.

I am sincerely thankful for all that you do.

Wishing you love, safety, and good health, my wonderful angels.

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