Chapter 35
Dishang Huai's ice magic could only temporarily suppress Hellfire's Touch.
The Lich King told him that he might be able to find a cure when he truly ascended to become a Demon God.
However, there was no way for Ding Sheng in his current condition to hold out long enough for Dishang to make that breakthrough.
Sherry pondered for a moment and said, "My Lord, there is an ice lake near the Eternal Snow Peak where we retrieved the Gem of Eternity. The ice magic there is the strongest in the world. If we seal His Highness there, we might be able to hold off the Hellfire's Touch."
Dishang Huai lowered his gaze and did not say anything.
He leaned in and gently kissed Ding Sheng’s eyes, a small smile tugging at his lips, one that looked more like he was on the verge of tears.
It was ultimately because he was too arrogant. Whether it was five years ago or five years later, he never protected his princess.
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When Ding Sheng woke up, all he could see was a vast expanse of white. It was only after a while that he realised that he was flying through the sky and the white was just clouds and the reflection of light off the ground below.
As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but snow and glaciers.
Dishang Huai was holding him in his arms as he flew.
Ding Sheng suddenly had a sinking feeling in his gut.
He placed a hand on Dishang Huai's shoulder and weakly asked, "Dishang, where are we going?"
It was only then he realised how frail he was, even his voice came out as a low whisper.
But Dishang Huai still heard it. He glanced down at Ding Sheng, his eyes filled with both relief and concern, though he didn’t slow his pace. Ding Sheng waking up meant that the ice magic Dishang Huai had infused into him was no longer enough to hold off the poison. They had to get to the ice lake quick. Yet, Dishang Huai couldn't help but feel happy to see him awake—at least now, he could say goodbye to his princess.
He said, "Your Highness, we're going to the ice lake."
Ding Sheng struggled to lift his head to look at the man, his voice even softer. “Are you going to seal me away?”
Dishang Huai nodded in response.
Ding Sheng wriggled slightly in his arms, protesting weakly, "I don't want to; I'm afraid of pain."
Dishang Huai held him tighter, resting his chin on Ding Sheng’s shoulder.
He said, "Please, my princess, be good."
They were already nearing the ice lake. With Ding Sheng in his arms, Dishang swiftly descended, diving straight to the lake’s frozen depths.
In a panic, Ding Sheng gripped the sleeves of Dishang Huai's black robe tighter, his gaze fixed on him with a silent plea.
The lake water drowned out all sounds, leaving only the two of them staring at one another.
Suddenly, Dishang raised his hand and covered Ding Sheng's eyes once more.
Then, he leaned in and kissed him gently.
They embraced passionately, desperately, as if it were the end of the world.
Ding Sheng vaguely felt something being pushed into his mouth by Dishang Huai’s tongue. He swallowed it and his vision went black, losing all consciousness.
Dishang Huai took one last deep look at his beloved, then turned around, rushing out of the ice lake without looking back, just like he did five years ago.
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The last words Dishang Huai never had the chance to say were: "My princess, how could I let you hurt… You’ll simply have a peaceful sleep and it will all be fine."
He wasn't lying,
He had fed Ding Sheng the inner core of the extremely rare Twin Fate Lotus while taking the outer core himself. From then on, all the pain of the poison, Hellfire's Touch, burning his body, and the freezing agony from the lake, would be borne by him instead.
Wait for me, Your Highness.
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