At this moment, Bibi Dong's emotions were incredibly complex.
She had once been determined to kill Qian Renshang, to avenge everything she had suffered.
But upon learning that Qian Renshang had been possessed by Lucifer, an indescribable pain surged through her.
He was, after all, a piece of her own flesh and blood; even with the deep-seated hatred, the bond of blood ties crashed against her heart like a raging tide.
Lucifer, however, seemed to relish seeing Bibi Dong in such agony, a twisted smile spreading across his face:
"Bibi Dong, do you still think you have the right to decide Qian Renshang's life or death? Now, he is me, and I am him! You can only watch helplessly as he is controlled by me, step by step, toward destruction!"
"No!"
Bibi Dong let out a piercing scream, enduring the excruciating pain, struggling to rise and attack Lucifer.
However, the severe injury she had sustained when Lucifer grabbed her neck earlier caused her to cough up blood the moment she moved.
Just as everyone was locked in a stalemate, Lucifer seized an opening in Qian Daoliu's attack, his figure flashing like a ghost, instantly appearing in front of Bibi Dong.
Before anyone could react, the scythe in his hand, radiating an eerie black light, slashed towards Bibi Dong's arm with lightning speed.
"No!"
Qian Renxue cried out in despair, trying to rush forward to stop him, but was forced back several steps by the dark power that suddenly erupted from Lucifer.
"Pfft!"
With a muffled sound, Bibi Dong's arm was severed, blood gushing out like a fountain.
Her face instantly turned ashen, her body swaying precariously, yet she endured the excruciating pain, glaring fiercely at Lucifer.
Lucifer looked at the severed-armed Bibi Dong, a morbidly ecstatic expression on his face, a look that was indescribably terrifying.
He slowly raised his head and said to himself,
"Bibi Dong, you are utterly unfit to be a mother! Look at what you've done to Qian Renshang!"
His voice was icy cold, as if it came from the deepest hell.
"Although I, Lucifer, am ruthless and have committed countless evil deeds, I still have my bottom line.
Today, I will kill you for Qian Renshang, which can be considered as repaying him for the 'gift' he gave me to this body!"
Bibi Dong stared at the blood gushing from her severed arm, her face growing increasingly pale, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Her expression was utterly wretched, her heart filled with a complex mix of emotions.
Faced with Lucifer's accusations, each word like a knife, she was speechless.
Then, a bitter smile slowly tugged at the corner of her lips.
"Yes… I truly am unworthy to be Qian Renshang's mother."
Bibi Dong's voice was weak, filled with endless weariness and regret.
The voice seemed squeezed from the depths of her soul, sounding so small yet so heavy in the howling wind and the fierce battle.
Hearing her mother's words, Qian Renxue felt a pang of pain in her heart. She rushed towards Lucifer, crying out,
"Mother, don't say that! It's not your fault!"
But Bibi Dong only shook her head slightly, her eyes filled with self-reproach and sorrow.
Recalling the past, she realized that for power and revenge, she had played a near-cruel role in Qian Renshang's upbringing.
Her harshness towards Qian Renshang, her scheming towards him—all these things flooded her mind like a tidal wave.
She had only wanted to use Qian Renshang to achieve her own goals, never truly giving him the maternal love he deserved.
Lucifer, seeing Bibi Dong's state, his twisted smile grew even more intense.
"Now you know regret? Too late! Qian Renshang suffered terribly in this body.
Do you think he didn't want to kill you with his own hands?
I've fulfilled his wish!"
With that, he swung his scythe, knocking Xiong Jun away, preparing to attack Bibi Dong again.
Xiong Jun was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
He struggled to get up, but due to his severe injuries, he could only kneel on the ground, gasping for breath.
The trees controlled by the Demon King were easily destroyed by Lucifer, and the Snow Empress's ice spikes were melted by the dark power.
Qian Renxue was still some distance from Lucifer.
Anxious and desperate, she swung the Angel's Sword with all her might, sending a golden beam of light shooting towards Lucifer.
(End of Chapter)
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