Chapter 1301
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It was too late for them to run now . Night Empress was wrathful, and she gestured with her hands to blanket the helpless spirits and creatures with a scornful darkness .
They mustered every ounce of strength they had left in a bid to repel the malevolent dark, but it was a futile resistance . Their powers were consumed by the looming black, as if it fed on their offerings .
And it wasn't long before the dark ravaged their bodies like a hungry beast before an open feast, in dire need of a feeding .
"Pah, I see through your tricks!" No God Emperor bellowed, thrusting forward towards Night Empress with his No God Sword .
His arrogance was blinding, and he did not believe demi-gods could return from the Fourth God's Sanctuary and enter the Third God's Sanctuary . He thought this was all a ruse, an illusion conjured by the trickster Lotus, or a doppelganger formed by some force through past memories and history .
Seeing No God approach her, Night Empress was unconcerned . She was as real as the night, and as real as the darkness with which she swarmed the imperious emperor .
This had all transpired over the course of a few measly seconds, and then, as quick as it had begun, it ended . The darkness was removed from the area .
Han Sen looked around, noticing all the creatures and spirits had disappeared with the violent black .
"Where are they? Where did they go?" Han Sen asked .
"They are dead," Night Empress said .
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Han Sen asked, "Can they respawn?"
"No; such a killing is absolute," Night Empress answered, with perfect certainty .
Night Empress then frowned, "Hmm, but that spirit stone can allow him a respawn . Not bad . "
"Mother, are you referring to No God Emperor?" Lotus Empress asked .
Night Empress nodded, then told her, "My time here is limited . Why don't you come with me to the Fourth God's Sanctuary? I can guarantee your safety there . "
"I can come with you? As easily as that?" Lotus Empress asked in wonder .
Night Empress assured her, "Of course, you should know that . Why else would you summon a demi-god? Why else would you summon me?"
"I didn't summon you . " After Lotus Empress said this, she eyed Han Sen .
Night Empress said, "Then I'll bring him, too . "
Han Sen was quick to reject her offer . He told her, "Thanks, but no thanks . You should just take Miss Lotus with you . "
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As pleasant as his words were, beneath the surface, Han Sen was hissing a fire directed at Dragon King . His information had been incorrect once more .
Summoning a demi-god was a shortcut into the Fourth God's Sanctuary, and a method in which a being wishing to ascend could bypass The Ten Steps of the Holy Door and its cleansing flames .
As much as Han Sen appreciated the offer, he would prefer to walk the purifying steps . And that aside, he had yet to open his tenth gene locks .
And furthermore, Han Sen knew he could just step into the Evolution Pool for a shortcut of his own .
"Mother, I will take the steps as you did," Lotus Empress said .
Night Empress ran her fingers through the hair of her daughter and smiled . She told her, "It is good that you wish to pass through the holy fire . Not only does it speak to your strength of heart and resolve, the benefits are tremendous . "
Night Empress then proceeded to summon something dark . She handed it to Lotus, telling her, "I don't have much time . Take this . If No God Emperor returns for you, use it . Use it to destroy that monster . "
Night Empress then walked back to the altar and became a statue of stone .
"Hey, don't go yet! I was the one who summoned you, after all . Where's my gift?!" Han Sen pleaded as she went, but she gave no heed . She was a statue before he finished, and he knew he wasn't going to receive a response .
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The altar then disappeared in a final flash of darkness, and the next time Han Sen and Lotus Empress looked around, they were back nearby the Luminous Stone . The Luminous Stone was webbed with cracks, unlike before . And after an uneasy tremble, it shattered completely, collapsing into a mound on the ground .
The jue Han Sen possessed finally stopped vibrating incessantly .
Han Sen was gutted, though . Despite his efforts to summon Night Empress, he hadn't received a single goodie .
"Haha!" Lotus Empress was laughing, in a cheery mood Han Sen had not known she could display . She went ahead to comfort him, offering, "How about I give you a gift instead?"
"What gift would that be?" Han Sen thought getting something off Lotus Empress wouldn't be half bad .
But then Han Sen's eyes drifted to the black jewel she had been gifted by her mother, Night Empress . A streak of envy crossed his mind, and he thought it'd be great if he could have it .
Han Sen knew she wouldn't be giving that to him, though .
Lotus Empress swung the jewelry in front of Han Sen and told him, "It's this Night Gem . "
"Wait, you're giving that to me?" Han Sen was made exuberantly happy, but he was jumping to conclusions .
Lotus Empress pulled back her hands that caressed the lovely thing, saying, "Of course not . "
"Then why swing it in front of me? Are you taunting me?" Han Sen asked, with a dried attitude .
Lotus Empress was emitting a vibrant radiance, and she seemed to be genuinely happy after all that had happened . She said, "Yes, haha . But don't worry, I have something better for you . "
"You can offer me something better?" Han Sen didn't think anything could beat a gift that was given by a demi-god .
"Yeah, do you want it? Yes or no?" Lotus Empress asked .
"I'll take anything you are willing to give me," Han Sen answered .
Since Han Sen had already taken a bunch of Holy Baby fruit, he was down for something else off her . Besides, he was the one who summoned Night Empress . Han Sen thought he was due a reward for that deed, for sure .
Lotus Empress then walked around Han Sen in circles . He admired the delicate grace of her steps through an intense observation of her body . She was gorgeous .
Before Han Sen could figure out what she was doing, though, Lotus Empress told him, "How about me as your gift?"
"You mean . . . " Han Sen couldn't believe the stunning offer he had just received .
"Yes . I am your gift . Isn't that better than a measly Night Gem?" Lotus Empress spoke with a seductive drawl to her words, in an attractive lure .
"Oh, you're right about that! You're much better than a silly jewel . Do you need to pack a bag, or are you already prepared to come with me?" Han Sen looked at her with avaricious eyes .