Chapter 819: Demon Empress?
Shenlian Yingyue’s brow furrowed in concentration. Despite the twisted features of Shen Xian, she could sense the profound sorrow and anguish lurking beneath his demonic facade. Yet, she remained indifferent.
With a flick of her wrist, she unleashed a torrent of attacks toward Shen Xian. They barely skimmed his skin, yet he seemed genuinely taken aback.
"Foolish woman, what do you think you’re doing?" Shen Xian gasped, momentarily releasing Tai Hua Lei out of concern for his safety.
Though she lacked strength, she was far from powerless.
Achieving her objective, Shenlian Yingyue let out a quiet sigh when Shen Xian relinquished his grip on Tai Hua Lei. She made a gesture for Tai Hua Lei to hold his tongue.
"I’ve heard tales that the Demon Emperor is a ruthless tyrant, instilling fear and reverence among cultivators across the nine realms. Yet, for those he loves, he displays a different side. Today, it seems, I’m witnessing just how profound that love really is," Shenlian Yingyue remarked in a flat tone, devoid of warmth.
"What are you implying?" Shen Xian’s gaze narrowed as he scrutinized her.
Tai Hua Lei felt an urge to intervene, to curtail Shenlian Yingyue’s provocations, but he found himself unable to do so. Unable to stave her off, he resolved to face whatever repercussions awaited them, standing resolutely by her side. His unwavering stance only deepened Shen Xian’s animosity.
"You profess to love him, but in reality, you inflict the most pain upon him. Does such a hollow affection even qualify as love? You sought my guidance on loving another, and I’ve offered it generously. Yet, here you stand, unchanged," she said, each word a precision strike against the anguish buried in his heart.
"Silence! Your pitiful mortal understanding is beneath me!" he shot back, his voice frigid.
"I can’t fathom your twisted conception of love. If this is how you express it..." She gestured toward the five-purple finger marks on Tai Hua Lei’s neck, her voice dripping in a muffled tone. "Then what a splendid display it is."