Chief God Hei Ping: "It is time to tell you the truth."
As he spoke, Empress Xiao Yufan slowly opened her eyes.
Long Feixiang: "Your Highness, please be careful."
Prince Long Hua held her hand anxiously.
Chief God Hei Ping: "It began long ago, when the former Chief God defeated the Demon God to save the world.
The gods who survived the war created the Four Realms and appointed rulers for each."
Prince Long Hua: "And what happened after that?"
Chief God Hei Ping: "Then emerged an evil sect… Xie Lingyu. Their leader's identity was unknown—yet everyone believed one thing:
the leader cannot be killed by any ordinary being.
He desired to rule all realms.
Thus, the heavens chose the destined saviors.
You, Long Hua, were born with the Dragon Mark.
And Yufan with the Phoenix Mark.
Together, the Dragon and Phoenix are the only ones who can defeat him.
Your destiny is to protect this world.
You must begin your cultivation immediately."
Both Prince Long Hua and Empress Xiao Yufan were left speechless.
The weight of destiny pressed heavily on their hearts.
Prince Long Hua & Empress Xiao Yufan:
"…Yes, Chief God."
They began earnest cultivation, determined to grow stronger.
In Xie Lingyu
A trembling subordinate rushed in.
Subordinate: "Your Majesty… Prince Chau Yili has been killed."
Unknown leader: "What did you say? Who dared to kill my son?"
Subordinate: "It was Empress Xiao Yufan. She transformed into a Phoenix… She is the Phoenix Queen."
A cold voice echoed from behind. An old man stepped forward—the previous Demon King.
Old Demon King: "Your end is near."
Unknown leader: "Father, what do you mean? How can I die?"
Old Demon King: "Because she is the chosen one… the one born to kill you, my son."
The leader's face twisted with fury. Unknown Leader: "Enough. I will not hide any longer. Prepare for a small attack. I will strike first."
Subordinate: "Yes, Your Majesty."
In the Demon Realm
Prince Chau Yili's body lay in the hall. But Prince Wen Yili Lee showed no sadness. Princess Lin Zhang entered, shocked.
Princess Lin Zhang: "Wen Yili… you don't even look sad that your brother is dead."
Prince Wen Yili: "I have no reason to be sad. He received what he deserved. I never imagined my own brother was involved with Xie Lingyu."
Cheng (his attendant): "Your Highness, what should we do now?"
Prince Wen Yili: "Prepare the funeral."
Princess Lin Zhang: "Aren't you going to tell your father?"
Prince Wen Yili: "There is no need."
Prince Wen Yee Lee had been abandoned by his father for being weak. He was raised lovingly by Demon God Zou Chou, who treated him as her own son. He hated his father for leaving him, and grew stronger only to prove his worth.
Demon God Zou Chou: "Will you not inform your father?"
Prince Wen Yili: "No, Mother. And you know the reason."
Demon God Zou Chou: "As you wish. Now go. The funeral awaits."
Prince Wen Yili: "Yes, Mother."
The funeral proceeded silently.
In Xie Lingyu
Unknown leader: "We attack the Heaven Realm next."
Subordinate: "B-but—"
Unknown leader: "No buts. Follow the plan."
Subordinate: "Yes, Your Majesty."
In the Heavenly Realm
The enemy arrived. A dark force surged through the skies.
Chief God Hei Ping stepped forward—and his eyes widened in shock when he saw who was leading the attack…
To be continued.