Chapter 332: Who is the Crown Prince?

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“Actually, even if Master hadn’t drowned, she still wouldn’t have survived.”

“Though we gathered her shattered soul, it remains incomplete.”

“Her five senses have already merged with the heavens and earth; even if revived, they cannot return.”

“Her heart still supports this realm and can never be returned to her body.”

This was why the Divine Realm forbade Lu Chao Chao’s resurrection.

A deity who sacrificed everything, reborn without senses or a heart, would be nothing but an empty shell—perhaps even a monster.

Who would submit to such a ruler of heaven and earth?

“No heart, no eyes, and even her fate, due to the sacrifice, has been taken by the heavens.”

“She has nothing…”

“Master has nothing… How can she return?”

Sheng He gazed at their master, her resolve hardening. “Then, we shall give her ours!”

“We are gods now, shielded by the heavens. If we cover her with our presence, Master can reincarnate smoothly!” Sheng He gritted her teeth.

“Master lacks eyes; we will give her eyes.”

“Master lacks fate; we will bestow our fortune upon her!”

The disciples turned to Sheng He in unison. Zong Bai’s gaze flickered with a glint of admiration. “Sheng He, you finally grew a brain.”

Sheng He’s eyes burned with determination. “I am the God of Fortune. I will share my luck with Master, ensuring she leads a smooth life and reincarnates peacefully.”

Chong Yue stepped forward. “I govern time and space. I will open the cycle of reincarnation.”

The God of Life, Xian Ting, smiled lazily. “Then I shall give her my eyes, so she may see the beauty of the world again.”

“It’s a pity that Xing Hui, in search of Master’s soul remnants, lost himself in the mortal realm.” There was no time to wait.

Master could not afford to wait.

The Divine Realm had always been wary of them reviving Lu Chao Chao, watching them closely.

If discovered, they would be deemed heretics, exiled, or worse.

“Those heartless gods say Master is without a heart, that even if revived, she would be a monster. They wish to erase all hidden dangers, to prevent disaster for the Three Realms!”

“If they refuse to revive her, then we shall do it ourselves.”

Xian Ting was the first to act, gently running his hand over his eyes.

Blood seeped from his sockets as he extracted his divine sight, and Lu Chao Chao erupted in fury. “Stop! You bastard! STOP!”

“Who gave you permission to gouge out your eyes? No! I refuse!”

“Unfilial disciples! A bunch of reckless fools! I don’t want your eyes! I refuse!” Lu Chao Chao shrieked.

Yet she could only watch as he placed the glowing orbs into her own.

“From now on, Master, we shall share the same sight.” Xian Ting whispered tenderly.

Then, Sheng He forced out a golden light, her divine aura instantly dimming.

“Master, may my luck always accompany you.”

Rage overtook Lu Chao Chao, her dream flickering in turmoil.

Panic surged within her. [I forbid you all from doing something so foolish! Becoming gods was your dream! Now you are deities, I won’t allow you to throw it all away!]

[If the Divine Realm discovers this, they will strip you of your divine bones and shatter your godhood!]

“I refuse!”

“Chong Yue, do not open the cycle of reincarnation!”

“Gan Tang, what are you planning?!”

“I refuse!!”

With a start, Lu Chao Chao bolted upright, shouting in her sleep.

Yu Shu and Yu Qin rushed in.

“Miss, did you have a nightmare? Why are you crying?” Yu Qin had never seen her in such a state.

The little one sat in bed, wiping her tears while muttering, “I refuse… I refuse… I refuse…”

“What happened?” Yu Shu asked softly.

But Lu Chao Chao remained dazed.

The two exchanged glances, and Yu Shu turned to summon Xu Shi Yun.

Xu Shi Yun had not slept all night. Dark circles beneath her eyes showed even through layers of powder. Upon hearing of Lu Chao Chao’s distress, she rushed over.

“Chao Chao, don’t be scared. You had a nightmare, didn’t you? Come here, let Mother hold you…” Xu Shi Yun gently patted her back.

The little one, trembling, suddenly wailed.

“Waaahhh! Waaahhh!” Lu Chao Chao sobbed, rubbing her chubby hands over her eyes.

Tears fell in thick drops.

“Idiot! Waaahhh! They’re all idiots…!”

“What did you dream of, Chao Chao? Can you tell Mother?” Xu Shi Yun coaxed, heart aching at her daughter’s distress.

But Lu Chao Chao only shook her head and continued sobbing.

[Those fools… they want to sacrifice their lives for me!]

If the Divine Realm discovered them, they would suffer terribly.

“Oh dear, your eyes are swelling.” Xu Shi Yun sighed, guessing this was related to those disciples.

At her words—

Lu Chao Chao froze.

Sniffling, she hiccupped from crying, her red-rimmed eyes filled with sorrow, yet she no longer dared rub them.

She shook her little head. [I can’t let my eyes swell. These are Xian Ting’s eyes.]

[Xian Ting gave me his eyes. I must cherish them…]

As she thought of this, grief overwhelmed her once more, and silent tears trickled down.

Xu Shi Yun, hearing her daughter’s thoughts, felt a jolt of shock.

She had long known about Lu Chao Chao’s past-life sacrifice.

But she never imagined that her daughter’s eyes… were gifted by her disciples?

Through her tears, Lu Chao Chao suddenly recalled something—the Crown Prince.

That phrase from Shi Kong: Remnants of a god’s soul.

It sent a chilling realization through her.

The Crown Prince—was he one of her disciples?

Which fool was it?

“Mother, I must enter the palace!!” The little one clutched Xu Shi Yun’s sleeve, her voice still choked with sobs.

“Alright, alright, we’ll go. Just as well—the envoys from the Southern Kingdom are here. You can hide from them in the palace.” Xu Shi Yun had no fondness for the Southern Kingdom, always looking down on Northern Zhao as though they were inferior.

She carried Lu Chao Chao onto the carriage. Seeing the child’s forlorn expression, her own heart darkened with gloom.

From behind, Deng Zhi reported.

“Madam, the Southern Kingdom envoys have brought a transparent sphere. They request you test something with it…”

Shi Yun frowned. “Test what?”

“They claim it measures Divine Affinity. The Seven Great Clans test their bloodlines at birth. The higher the affinity, the purer the blood, and the more esteemed one’s status in the clan.” Deng Zhi relayed the explanation.

Shi Yun frowned but proceeded to the hall.

Nan Mu Bai held a floating transparent orb, golden light flickering within.

His brows lifted with amusement. “This is the unique divine power of Judicial God Zong Bai. The stronger the golden glow, the higher the affinity, and the easier it is to summon a god…”

“Typically, the higher one’s affinity, the more likely a deity will respond. Aunt, have you ever had a god answer your prayers?” Nan Mu Bai’s eyes held intrigue.

Shi Yun’s thoughts drifted to that day—

The day her eldest son, Lu Yan Shu, drowned.

Desperate, she had prayed to every god.

In that moment… she had felt something unusual.

Yet back then, panic had clouded her mind. She had not paid attention.

Now that she thought back… perhaps there had been something different.

“I was raised among mortals and know nothing of summoning gods. How would I receive a response?” Shi Yun replied coolly.

A flicker of relief crossed Nan Mu Bai’s face.

“Still… there’s always room for miracles.”

“Aunt, would you mind placing your hand upon the Divine Sphere?”

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