Ethereal World: Vicious Cannon Fodder's Immortality Road - Chapter 822

Chapter 822: Unexpected People [The Giant Black Hole]
[Demon Realm, The Abyssal Throne Ruins]

Xiao Meng felt as if a dagger had been driven through her heart. Despite her years of loyalty to His Majesty, she had never felt the warmth of his affections.

Surrounded by a multitude of beautiful women and men in his harem, Shen Xian remained indifferent. No one, save for her, was privy to the truth that he never showed any interest in them.

He kept her close, valuing her talents, which she took as a sign that she held a special place in his heart. However, that illusion shattered when he took her to the Mortal Realm to seek the man named Tai Hua Lei, revealing that his heart belonged to another.

Now, with Di Xiuyu on the scene and His Majesty assigning one of his Demon Kings to ensure her safety, the jealousy boiled within Xiao Meng. The woman had been granted access to his secret chamber, spending the night there, a constant reminder of everything Xiao Meng despised.

No one could fathom what transpired between Di Xiuyu and the Demon Emperor, but in her mind’s eye, she envisioned the two entwined in an intimate embrace, sparks of fury igniting her insides.

“By the way, I don’t recall sneaking in here,” Di Xiuyu taunted, a sly smile playing upon her lips, her gentle demeanor casting an unsettling shadow.

Indeed, driven by envy, Xiao Meng had schemed to draw Di Xiuyu away from the royal palace. Understanding mortals’ insatiable desires for power and wealth, she had spread rumors about a treasure hidden within the Abyssal Throne Ruins that would grant immeasurable strength.

She had followed Di Xiuyu to this very place, and when the unsuspecting woman reached the threshold of the Abyssal Throne Ruins, Xiao Meng had shoved her inside without hesitation.

But Di Xiuyu wasn’t one to be easily cast aside; she had latched onto Xiao Meng in a twist of fate, dragging them both into the depths of this treacherous realm. Months passed, leading them further apart, where Di Xiuyu’s innate luck flourished, allowing her to gather vast resources and elevate her power. Meanwhile, Xiao Meng, the spiteful cannon fodder, endured suffering day by day.

Perhaps the tides had turned slightly in her favor, for she had survived against the odds and found Di Xiuyu again. And now, as Di Xiuyu uncovered the secrets of this ancient battlefield, Xiao Meng stood ready, intent on seizing whatever treasures lay hidden within.

“If you’re not consumed by desire, what can hurt you?” exclaimed Xiao Meng with disdain, her assault unabated.

“Consumed by desire? You must be joking. It seems that your craving for this key is far greater than mine. Who’s truly the greedy one here?” Di Xiuyu retorted, blood trickling from her lips after being struck by Xiao Meng’s spell. Despite her injury, she remained defiant.

“I believe that you are unworthy of possessing such a key!” Xiao Meng refused to acknowledge her own ambitions for wealth and power.

“If I am unworthy, then you’re just as unworthy, you foolish demonic cat!” Di Xiuyu shot back, her self-defense mechanisms at the ready, even in her weakened state.

The exchange of barbs echoed in the ears of Shenlian Yingyue, Xiao Yun, Xiao Qiu, and Tai Hua Lei, who all shook their heads. The danger surrounding them was palpable, yet these two stubborn women chose to squabble instead of focusing on their dire situation. Were they truly that reckless?

“Keep an eye on our surroundings, but don’t get involved in their squabble.” Shenlian Yingyue remained fixated on her own goal: locating her master.

Tai Hua Lei nodded in agreement.

But just as she prepared to move on, an unforeseen event unfolded. Perhaps it was the proximity to Di Xiuyu, who was nearing defeat at Xiao Meng’s hands, but suddenly the skies darkened, cloaked in an eerie gloom.

A monstrous black hole, resembling the maw of a colossal beast adorned with jagged teeth, tore through the sky, engulfing everything in its vicinity.

The sequence of events transpired so swiftly that none had the chance to react or scream. In the end, the voracious black hole consumed all.

In a matter of moments, the ancient battlefield fell silent, as if nothing had transpired. If not for the residual signs of the fierce conflict between the two women, it would be difficult to believe they had ever been present.

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“Ahhhhhhhh!!!” Xiao Qiu clung tightly to Shenlian Yingyue’s arm, his screams ringing out so loud they echoed in the darkness, nearly causing him to lose his breath.

Xiao Yun also clung tightly into Shenlian Yingyue’s embrace. Fear was absent from his eyes, yet he too screamed with Xiao Qiu.

“Don’t worry, I’m here with you, dear.” Shenlian Yingyue instinctively drew them closer, enveloping them in her protective embrace, her heartbeat racing in response to their shared panic. At the same time, she didn’t forget to check on Tai Hua Lei who was near her.

Tai Hua Lei’s complexion grew pale as dread tightened around his chest. He held Shenlian Yingyue’s waist securely, reluctant to let go, fearing separation in this chaotic void.

What kind of nightmarish place was this? They were continually plummeting into the unknown.

Meanwhile, Di Xiuyu and Xiao Meng were on the brink of losing themselves to the swirling black hole, ensnared in the infinite abyss. The sensation of weightlessness and free-fall was suffocating, sweat beading on their foreheads from sheer terror.

Instinctively, each of them tapped into their spiritual power to conjure personal shields, aware that dangers lurked in the all-encompassing darkness.

Before long, they all found themselves ensnared in a hellish predicament.

In the pitch black, where no light penetrated, a series of bizarre assaults erupted around them. Initially, everyone responded swiftly, relying on their instincts to evade the onslaught.

As time passed, the attacks grew increasingly rapid. At times, they felt searing heat, as if engulfed in molten lava; at other moments, an icy chill enveloped them, suffocating as though beneath towering glaciers and a frigid sky. Sometimes, they experienced sharp gusts of wind slicing through them, while at others, they felt as if they were drowning in deep waters. Breathing became a struggle, and the oppressive weight of gravity made movement nearly impossible.

Such an odd experience.

Determined not to distract Shenlian Yingyue from her protective role, Xiao Yun and Xiao Qiu nestled closer, their eyes piercing through the darkness, aware of what was coming for them, yet opting for silence.

They wielded their own powers to shield themselves from harm, choosing not to retaliate. Oddly enough, the ferocious forces seemed to bypass them, as if acknowledging their strength.

{Master, focus on your own safety. Xiao Qiu and I are alright, there’s no need to worry about us,} Xiao Yun’s voice resonated soothingly in her mind, calming her rising anxiety.

With that, Shenlian Yingyue’s body relaxed slightly. She nodded, redirecting her attention to the barrage they faced. Though she endured countless assaults, she never voiced a complaint.

Meanwhile, Xiao Meng resorted to an array of curses, only to be chastised by Di Xiuyu for the unwelcome noise that threatened to divert their focus. It was then that they noticed Shenlian Yingyue and Tai Hua Lei amidst the chaos, responses shifting upon hearing Xiao Qiu’s frantic screams before.

Tai Hua Lei, unwavering in his faith in Shenlian Yingyue’s abilities, chose to concentrate intently on their surroundings rather than risk hindering her efforts with distractions.