Ethereal World: Vicious Cannon Fodder's Immortality Road - Chapter 816

Chapter 816: Who Is Born Without Desires?
“Unfortunately, you failed. I didn’t flinch. This realization must be maddening, but at the same time, it’s almost… amusing. To you, I and others are merely pawns to be manipulated and used to spice up your dull life. Anyone who deviates from your expectations becomes an enigma, while those who conform to your whims grow tedious. When someone ceases to entertain you, their fate is sealed.” Her voice remained calm and collected, unwavering as she continued to speak, her gaze sweeping across the room, daring anyone to react.

Shen Xian’s eyes widened in surprise. The two male concubines were left speechless, their faces frozen in shock as they ceased their harassment. The room fell silent, with everyone holding their breath as they watched the emperor’s reaction.

“Do you really have no desire?” Shen Xian still felt disbelief. No way—she wasn’t a saint, but even a saint had desire!

“I’m not immune to lust; it’s part of being human. However, that feeling dissipates instantly when I consider the hardships my partners and loved ones endure to protect me. Their dedication extinguishes any fleeting desire.” She admitted her feelings unashamedly. Her serious tone and unwavering expression left no doubt as to her sincerity; the confession came easily and directly.

Everyone was still in a state of shock. They had never encountered anything like this before. They stared at her as if they wanted to poke a hole in her body.

“Failures!” Shen Xian’s eyes darkened. He raised his left index finger, his charming eyes holding a chill if one looked closely.

“Emperor!” The faces of the two male concubines turned pale as they knelt. They knew what their emperor meant by making his gesture. It seemed like they couldn’t escape cruel punishment today. They had failed. They clenched their fists tightly, their knuckles turning white as their eyes dulled.

They wanted to resist, but their lives were born to serve their emperor, the man whom they and every demon race admired. This cruel, heartless, and ruthless man had never shown sympathy to anyone.

Shen Xian played with his slender fingers nonchalantly as he sensed their despair. How could he have sympathy for anyone when he was cruel to himself? He was a demon emperor, a ruthless and heartless existence.

The other demons wiped their sweat, and no one dared to breathe. They felt no sympathy for the two male concubines, knowing that if anyone failed the mission, they would have to bear the consequences.

Just as the two demons were about to leave and accept their fates, a voice seemed to fall from the heavens.

“Punishment?” Shenlian Yingyue tilted her head. Her long, waterfall-like, silky hair fluttered gently as she moved.

“Interested in knowing?” Shen Xian lifted the corner of his lips in a teasing tone.

“Those who are worthless to me have no right to stay by my side.” Shen Xian’s cold and ruthless words echoed, leaving no room for anyone to beg for mercy.

The faces of the two male concubines were filled with despair. They didn’t want to leave his side! This was crueler than taking their lives. Yet they knew they couldn’t beg for mercy or ask for his forgiveness.

Shenlian Yingyue frowned; it was different from her expectations.

“We would rather die than leave your side, Emperor!” Both of them refused to stand up, and if they could crawl to his side, they would not hesitate to do so.

The other male and female concubines sneered. If these two male concubines were gone, they would have fewer competitors for his majesty’s favor. Although his majesty never touched them, it was enough to breathe the same air as him.

Shenlian Yingyue’s lips twitched. These two beautiful male demons acted as if they had been abandoned by their wives.

“Oh? Then kill yourselves! Do you think your worthless lives are deserving of my attention and mercy?” Shen Xian smiled softly, yet his tone was as poisonous as a venomous python.

The atmosphere was full of gloom, depression, and despair. Other demons sneered with malice, while Shen Xian’s expression was charming yet venomous, like a dangerous snake wrapping itself around everyone. His winter grey eyes turned dark red, resembling the most precious gem in the world.

The two male demons felt as if they had lost everything.

While everyone was immersed in gloom and took pleasure in the two male concubines’ despair, a certain person suddenly found a place to sit.

“My legs hurt; I stood for too long,” she said, the culprit who broke the atmosphere. She took out the spiritual juice from her small world to drink, and pulled out several emerald grapes to eat, as if she was at home.

Shen Xian: “…..”

Everyone: “……”

The female and male concubines dodged her slightly as she sat down in a chair where they had been standing, as if she were a plague. Hell no, who wanted to be near this disaster star that kept provoking their great lord?

Shenlian Yingyue: “…..”

Although she felt speechless, she didn’t mind them.

“Do you not resent me?” Shen Xian asked, his tone filled with complexity and doubt.

Other people would have looked at him with hatred or resentment if they had been treated with the same humiliation as her. But she remained casual and indifferent, not even sparing a glance at the two male concubines despite their harassment.

“Are you worth it? In the future, when I become powerful, I will beat you to seek justice for myself.” After finishing her fourth grape, she shot back with her question.

Shen Xian choked. His smile cracked.

Everyone sweated for her.

“Do you really think that I wouldn’t dare to kill you if A’Lei likes you?” Shen Xian’s face twisted into a gloomy smile. If this woman weren’t helpful in winning Tai Hua Lei’s heart, he would never have spared her again and again.

“Who told you that I think like this? I don’t even have the confidence to think so. But speaking of which, your question makes me wonder if you can spare me because of him?” she replied somewhat doubtfully. Of course, she didn’t believe that he would spare her. This heartless man allowed no one into his heart except Tai Hua Lei; everyone else was like trash to him.

Shen Xian’s lips twitched. The faces of the two male concubines were full of complexity as everyone began to look at her. At first, they had disdained her, but now, this woman had aroused their attention with her casualness.

“Woman, you’re such an annoying creature! I shouldn’t have brought you here!” Shen Xian’s face was full of annoyance.

“Then give me back my master, and I’ll leave. It’s not like I wanted you to bring me here. Whose fault is this?” Her face carried a weird expression, as if she was looking at a weirdo.

Shen Xian almost vomited blood in anger.

Everyone choked on their own saliva.