Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess

The East Emperor exhibited a complex expression on his face, gazing at Jiang Shouzhong and said:

"I do not blame you for your actions, as everything you've done has been for survival. But Jiang Shouzhong, have you ever pondered that if you destroy this Taoyuan, you might lose the hope for survival as well?"

Jiang Shouzhong looked down at the Tribulation Fate Pool, speaking in a faint tone, "Are you referring to the Red Demon?"

"It seems you are not a dull individual."

The East Emperor slightly raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a meaningful smile,

"The Empress of the previous dynasty, in her quest to eradicate us Immortals, did not hesitate to pay the price of a fallen kingdom, summoning the Red Demon. In truth, the Red Demon had long existed in the world; it was merely unleashed by that Empress without regard.

The Empress thought the Red Demon could kill us, yet she did not consider how to seal it back or expel it once the demon was released.

No one knows how the Red Demon came to be, nor does anyone understand what that Red Rain signifies."

As he spoke, the East Emperor lifted his hand, giving a casual wave.

The liquid within the Tribulation Fate Pool surged violently.

From the pool, the sorrowful screams and cries of countless unjust spirits faintly echoed.

Beside the Tribulation Fate Pool stood a mesmerizing Four-color Flower.

These are the Four Maidens of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

Back then, the Four Maidens, along with Jiang Yi, stormed into the Taoyuan Holy Land; to help Jiang Yi escape, they turned into the Four-color Flower, as they were originally flower demons.

At this moment, this Four-color Flower was nourished in the Red Rain of the Tribulation Fate Pool.

Clearly, this was a means for the East Emperor to threaten Jiang Shouzhong.

If they die, the Tribulation Fate Pool would be destroyed.

The Four-color Flower would perish.

The East Emperor said, "The advent of the Red Rain signals the world's march toward destruction. The Empress, in her folly, sought to use the Red Demon to annihilate us, unaware that precisely our existence restrains the Red Demon from wanton destruction of the world."

Jiang Shouzhong sneered, "So according to you, you've become the saviors of the world?"

The East Emperor quietly observed him:

"Whether or not we are saviors is for future generations to judge. But I must warn you, if you kill us, no one will be able to withstand the Red Demon, not even the Asura Queen could succeed.

Back then, the Asura Queen could seal the Red Demon not solely due to her inherent abilities being formidable, but because we were secretly aiding her."

Jiang Shouzhong fell into prolonged silence.

After a while, he spoke calmly,

"You're right, you so-called 'Immortals' have indeed served to restrain the Red Demon to some extent.

Once you perish, the Red Demon will inevitably break free completely, unleashing endless slaughtering power, thus no one in this world will be able to contend with it."

The East Emperor revealed a smile, a touch of arrogance in his demeanor.

He has always appreciated intelligent people.

Especially those like Jiang Shouzhong, who are clear-headed and comprehending of the situation.

This is an insoluble dilemma.

If they do not kill these "Immortals," the common people will continue to suffer under the endless curse of their lifespan being plundered.

Yet if they kill them, the entire world will rush towards ruin under the Red Demon's rampage.

Whether to choose to survive by any means necessary or to face annihilation, this is a question whose judgment even a fool could easily make.

Thus, Jiang Shouzhong made his choice.

Pft—

The Divine Sword, condensed from the Heavenly Divine Fortune, pierced straight through the East Emperor's body.

Due to the appearance of the Ascension Bridge and the death of Zhao Wuxiu, the spiritual power of these "Immortals" had already completely withered, offering no resistance against Jiang Shouzhong's strike.

The East Emperor stared in disbelief at Jiang Shouzhong.

He could not understand why, knowing their death would surely lead to the manifestation of the Red Demon, Jiang Shouzhong would still act decisively.

Does he truly wish for everyone to perish together?

Especially as the Four-color Flower nurtured in the Tribulation Fate Pool began to wither.

That flower, after all, was transformed by Jiang Shouzhong's beloved; how could he bear to see it vanish?

Jiang Shouzhong said flatly, "Everything you said is right, but you missed one critical point, no, to be precise, you underestimated someone; that someone is me."

The East Emperor gritted his teeth in anger, roaring:

"Even if you possess the Heavenly Divine Fortune, you are still no match against the Red Demon! I have calculated countless times; the Red Demon's power is tens of times greater than the Heavenly Divine Fortune! You are simply seeking your own death!"

As the East Emperor furiously rebuked, the souls of other Immortals in his body vanished with cries of anguish.

In an instant, the world shook.

The Red Rain in the Tribulation Fate Pool boiled, evaporating madly.

One after another, runes originally used to restrain the Red Demon disappeared as they flickered.

And the Four-color Flower was almost dead.

From afar, in the direction of the Ten Thousand Mountains, waves of Blood Qi surged like ferocious mad dragons, rushing up to the sky, interweaving and boiling in the firmament.

It was as if an apocalyptic blood-red painting was unfolding gradually.

The sky was filled with thunder and lightning.

Shortly after, drops of Red Rain fell from the blood clouds as if the sky were shedding fresh tears, flurrying downwards, gradually dyeing the entire sky in an alarming blood-red hue.

Every droplet of Red Rain seemed to carry endless resentment and destructive intent.

"Jiang Shouzhong, this is the evil consequence of your stubborn will! The Immortals are dead, and now the mortals must also suffer! You are the eternal sinner of this world!"

The East Emperor's eyes were cracked, his face twisted, grotesque from extreme anger and unwillingness.

His soul began to show cracks, shattering into fragments.

Yet Jiang Shouzhong laughed.

"Do you truly think the only thing I possess is the Heavenly Divine Fortune? Do you truly believe I am merely a person destined with a Hidden Dragon Vein?"

"What do you mean?"

A foreboding sense suddenly overcame the East Emperor.

It seemed he had overlooked something.

At this moment, Jiang Shouzhong's eyes suddenly turned blood-red, tiny waves of blood swirled around him.

He slowly placed his hand into the Tribulation Fate Pool.

The blood of the Red Rain, originally vanished, suddenly reappeared, and the Four-color Flower, nearly dead, also bloomed with vibrant splendor once more.

And in the distant Ten Thousand Mountains, the Bloody Rain halted abruptly.

"How...how is this possible?"

The East Emperor was utterly dumbfounded.

"I forgot to tell you, actually...I am the Red Demon too!"

Jiang Shouzhong's plain words sounded like thunderclaps, echoing thunderously in the silent Taoyuan.

What!?

The East Emperor's eyes were wide open, standing still in shock.

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"What did you say? My husband is the Red Demon too?"

Yelü Miaomiao's beautiful eyes widened, looking at Ye Zhuchan, who revealed this secret, in disbelief.

Ye Zhuchan nodded her delicate head lightly, speaking earnestly:

"Yes, Brother Jiang is actually also the Red Demon, to be precise, he is half Red Demon. This is why sometimes he can see the souls of the dead.

After all, the Red Demon itself symbolizes death, and once it appears, it signals the world's demise. To stop the Red Demon's rampage, only another Red Demon can do it."

Yelü Miaomiao, upon hearing this, couldn't help but feel amazed, saying, "So you anticipated all this long ago. Impressive, impressive."

Ye Zhuchan showed a hint of bitterness on her face and spoke softly:

"Having the foresight is one thing, but truly accomplishing it is easier said than done. Any slight misstep could lead to the whole world being destroyed due to my recklessness. No matter the outcome, I cannot escape culpability, ultimately being a sinner."

Yelü Miaomiao playfully smiled, teasing:

"That's right, that's right, then you should give Brother Jiang a few more children as compensation for your faults."

Ye Zhuchan chuckled silently.

Given her current physical condition, having children was undoubtedly impossible.

She would need to rebuild her body first.

But well, she could first borrow the Nine-tailed Fox girl's body to give Brother Jiang a child.

Presumably, the little fox wouldn't mind.

Perhaps sensing Ye Zhuchan's thoughts, the Nine-tailed Fox's shadow behind her swayed in protest: "I mind!"

"Really?"

A woman glanced lightly with her expressive eyes.

The previously protesting Nine-tailed Demon Fox regretfully relented: "Well then... let's have one."