All Realms and Worlds: The Lost Home

Beyond the capital, in the desolate wilderness.

Karen and Yue Gui were covered in injuries, their eyes closed, and they fell heavily onto the gravel-strewn ground, unconscious.

Their wounds continued to bleed, the dark red demonic blood mingling with the bright red human blood, staining the rubble beneath them. Their breaths were so faint that they seemed on the verge of dying out.

The roars of the monsters grew closer, and several dark figures could be vaguely seen darting through the woods, rapidly approaching the two.

Once discovered by those low-level demons, even the once mighty demon kings and heroes, now unconscious and helpless, will only become food for the demons.

At this critical moment, a mysterious figure quietly appeared on a boulder not far away.

The man was dressed in a wide black robe made of a very special material that could absorb the surrounding light. His head was completely covered by the hood of the robe, making it impossible to see his face. He seemed to blend into the desolate world.

He stood there quietly, his gaze fixed on the unconscious Karen and Yue Gui. His tone was tinged with a helpless complaint, his voice low and hoarse, indistinguishable between men and women, young and old.

"Honestly, I told you not to do this. It only makes people dislike you. How can anyone genuinely accept it?"

The man in the black robe shook his head slightly, the shadow under his hood swaying gently, as if he had already anticipated the situation before him.

"Oh well, it's all fate."

He sighed softly, his tone full of relief, yet tinged with a barely perceptible weariness, "In the end, I still have to clean up the mess."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man in black robes did not hesitate at all. He slowly raised his right hand and gently waved it at the unconscious Karen and Yue Gui.

An invisible, gentle force burst forth, enveloping the two bodies and slowly lifting them into the air, where they hovered. The bleeding gradually stopped, and their breathing became more stable.

The approaching demons seemed to sense the terrifying power hidden within the black-robed man. Their roars instantly turned shrill and fearful. They all stopped in their tracks, trembling on the spot, no longer daring to take a step forward, and not even having the courage to look up at the black-robed man.

The man in black robes glanced at the monsters in the forest, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever, as if he were looking at a group of insignificant ants.

He raised his hand again, and a light blue spatial pattern condensed at his fingertips. The pattern quickly spread out, forming a small spatial teleportation array that hovered beneath Karen and Yue Gui.

"Let's go, this is not a place to stay."

The man in black robes spoke softly, then waved his hand at the two of them again, and Karen and Yue Gui, who were lifted into the air, were slowly sent into the spatial teleportation array.

The teleportation array flashed, and a pale blue halo enveloped the two figures, instantly blurring them before they completely disappeared into the teleportation array without leaving a trace.

As the black-robed man watched the teleportation array gradually dissipate, and the spatial patterns on his fingertips faded away, he shook his head again, his tone carrying a hint of expectation: "I hope you can be smarter next time and not be so impulsive."

After speaking, the man in black robes moved, turning into a black afterimage and disappearing from the spot in an instant, as if he had never appeared at all, leaving only a silent wasteland and the trembling demons.

Meanwhile, on the ruins of the royal capital.

As Xue Ji stared at the closing spatial rift, the rage in her eyes seemed to incinerate the entire world. Her purple-white holy light surged wildly, and the violent energy continuously impacted the surrounding ruins, making the already dilapidated capital even more devastated.

"Damn it! Damn it! They got away again!"

Yukihime's scream was shrill and piercing, filled with heart-wrenching madness, "Who? Who dares to ruin my plans?!"

She could clearly sense that the mysterious spatial power from just now was powerful and strange, far exceeding her expectations. Even a part of her world's will could not detect its aura.

So who exactly is it?

Yukihime's gaze swept around and finally landed on Sabella, who was lying on the ground, barely breathing. The rage in her eyes instantly turned into a cold killing intent, and she vented all her anger on Sabella.

"They may escape, but you won't!"

Xue Ji moved swiftly, instantly appearing in front of Sabella, looking down at her with icy coldness. "Luo's bastard, you dare to block my way, dare to ruin my plans? Today I'll make you wish you were dead!"

Sabella collapsed to the ground, covered in wounds, blood constantly spilling from the corner of her mouth. She didn't even have the strength to lift her head, yet she still gritted her teeth and stared at Yuki with unwavering eyes, without the slightest fear or pleading.

"You...you'll never be able to...keep Captain Karen and Yuegui trapped...they will definitely come back...they will definitely expose your conspiracy...and rescue my mother..."

Sabella's voice was hoarse and weak, yet it carried an undeniable firmness; every word was spoken with the last of her strength.

"A conspiracy?" Xue Ji scoffed, her eyes filled with obsessive madness. "I am the ruler of this world. Everything I have done is for this world! They are ungrateful; they have betrayed me!"

"As for Luo..." Xue Ji's eyes grew even colder, "That traitor should have died a hundred years ago! If I hadn't taken pity on him, you wouldn't exist, and none of this trouble would have happened!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xue Ji raised her hand and waved it. A purple-white holy light chain instantly condensed and wrapped around Sabella's body, binding her tightly. The holy light chain tightened continuously, corroding her body and causing her to let out a shrill scream.

"I won't kill you." Xue Ji looked at the struggling Sabella, a cruel smile playing on her lips. "I'm going to take you back to the Divine Realm, imprison you, and make you watch as I find Karen and Yue Gui, as I utterly annihilate them, and as I take control of everything in this world!"

"I'll make you see for yourself what kind of end your mother, who betrayed me, will ultimately meet!"

After saying that, Yuki raised her hand and pulled Sabella, who was bound by chains of holy light, into the air. Sabella followed behind her and flew towards the divine realm.

The purple-white holy light gradually faded away and eventually disappeared into the horizon, leaving behind only a desolate and ravaged ruin of the capital.

The battlefield fell into complete silence.

There were no more sounds of fighting, no more roars, no more booming sounds of clashing magic; only a suffocating silence remained, along with the occasional faint wails that echoed from beneath the ruins.

The capital city, once sacred and solemn, prosperous and bustling, has now been completely annihilated.

The towering city walls collapsed, palaces were reduced to ruins, stone roads were torn apart, and the ground was riddled with huge ravines. Lava spewed from the ground, scorching the land. The air was filled with the nauseating smells of blood, gunpowder, and burnt food.

Corpses were everywhere—the bodies of human defenders and the demon king's army—densely covering the ruins. Some were incomplete, some were charred, and some were corroded beyond recognition by demonic energy, a truly gruesome sight.

Very few people survived.

On the Demon King's side, only the three chief officers—Pride, Lust, and Death—and a few hundred surviving demon soldiers remained. They were covered in wounds, weak in breath, and stood blankly in the ruins, their eyes empty and lifeless.

They had followed Yuegui in battle for many years and witnessed countless tragic battlefields, but they had never seen such a terrifying scene—a prosperous capital city was completely annihilated in just one hour, leaving not even a trace.

On the human side, only Leah, Doron, and Allen remained, along with dozens of surviving garrison soldiers.

Doron, leaning on his giant axe, was covered in wounds, his armor shattered, and his face smeared with dust and blood. He looked down at the ruins and corpses at his feet, his fists clenched tightly, veins bulging, his eyes filled with anger and helplessness.

He was an impulsive and easily angered person, but at this moment, he couldn't say a word, and all that remained in his heart was endless grief and confusion.

Karen, who once fought alongside him, was rescued after falling into a coma; Sabella was captured and her fate is unknown; the royal capital they once protected was completely annihilated; their comrades-in-arms suffered heavy casualties, and their bodies littered the fields.

All of this happened in a single day, so fast that he couldn't accept it and it plunged him into deep self-doubt—what was the purpose of everything they did? What were they desperately trying to protect?

Allen leaned against a broken boulder, his face as pale as paper, blood constantly spilling from the corner of his mouth. His magic power was completely exhausted, and he didn't even have the strength to stand.

He was always calm and rational, but at this moment, his eyes became empty and lost.

He was skilled in magic and in planning, but in the face of absolute power, his magic and his plans seemed so insignificant and so vulnerable.

Yukihime is the will of the world, the ruler of this world. Their struggle against her is like throwing an egg against a rock, with no chance of victory.

Captain Karen and Yue Gui were rescued, Sabella was captured, what should the three of them, along with the surviving soldiers, do?

Is there still hope for the future?

Leah stood amidst the ruins, her bow and arrows broken, her body covered in wounds, and tear stains on her face. Yet, unlike Doron and Allen, her eyes were not empty and lost; instead, they held a hint of determination.

Looking at the ruins beneath her feet, at the surviving soldiers, and at Doron and Allen beside her, who were in despair, she was filled with grief, but she knew she could not fall.

Captain Karen has been rescued, but she will return someday; Sabella has been captured, but they will find a way to rescue her someday; although Yuki is powerful, they will never give up the fight.

Now is not the time for despair, nor for confusion.

Those who are alive must continue to live; those who survived still need their protection; this devastated land needs them to rebuild.

Lia took a deep breath, slowly raised her head, wiped away the tears on her face, and straightened her spine. Despite the intense pain from her wounds and the fact that she had little strength left, her voice remained firm and powerful, breaking the silence of the battlefield.

"Don't just stand there."

Her gaze swept over Doron, Allen, and the surviving soldiers. Her voice held a barely perceptible sob, but was filled with unwavering determination. "The king is gone, our comrades are gone, but we are still alive, and many others are still alive."

Doron slowly raised his head and looked at Lia, his eyes still filled with confusion: "Living? What good is living? The king is gone, Sabella has been captured, and Captain Karen's fate is unknown. We are no match for Yuki. Living is just a matter of prolonging our lives."

Allen slowly looked over, his eyes vacant: "Lia, stop deceiving yourself. Yukihime is the will of the world; we simply cannot fight against her. There is no hope for the future."

"No, that's not it!" Leah shook her head, her tone firm as she retorted, "Captain Karen is alright. He was rescued by the mysterious man and will come back to find us someday; Sabella may have been captured, but as long as we don't give up, we'll be able to rescue her someday!"

"Snow Princess is powerful, she is the will of the world, but she also has weaknesses. As long as we find her weaknesses and unite as one, we will definitely be able to defeat her, expose her conspiracy, reveal the truth to this world, and restore peace to this world!"

Her voice grew louder and more resolute, inspiring everyone around her: "Now, the capital has been destroyed, many innocent people are trapped under the ruins, and many survivors have lost their homes and loved ones. They need our help!"

"We cannot remain immersed in grief and confusion; we must pull ourselves together!"

Leah's gaze swept over the crowd again, her tone heavy and firm: "Let's go. Now, we need to help the survivors rebuild order and start living again!"

Without hesitation, Lia bent down, picked up a broken stone, and walked deeper into the ruins to search for survivors trapped beneath them.

Her movements were slow and labored; every movement caused excruciating pain from her wounds. Yet, her gaze remained steadfast, showing no sign of retreat.

Doron stared at Lia's retreating figure in silence for a long time. The confusion in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by determination.

Yes, Leah is right. They are still alive, and many others are still alive. They cannot give up, they cannot simply eke out a living.

Captain Karen is still here, Sabella is still here, they still have hope, they will continue to fight, and they will continue to help the survivors rebuild their homes and live again.

Doron gripped his giant axe tightly, slowly rising to his feet. Despite the excruciating pain from his wounds and his still weak breath, he took a step forward and chased after Leah, shouting as he went, "Leah, wait for me! I'll go with you!"

As Allen watched their retreating figures, the emptiness in his eyes gradually faded. He took a deep breath, used his last bit of strength to slowly stand up, leaned against the boulder, rested for a moment, and then walked towards the two of them.

Although his magic was exhausted, he was skilled in medicine and wound care. He could help injured survivors by bandaging their wounds and relieving their pain.

The surviving soldiers, watching the figures of Lia and her two companions and hearing Lia's resolute words, gradually lost their despair, replaced by a glimmer of hope and a renewed determination.

They helped each other up and walked deeper into the ruins, following Leah and the other two to search for the trapped survivors, clear the rubble, and create a glimmer of hope for the survivors.

The three top officers of the Demon King's army remained silent for a long time after witnessing the scene before them, and finally made their decision.

Arrogance surveyed the lust and death around him, and said in a low voice, "His Majesty has been rescued. Now, our most important task is to find His Majesty and ensure his safety."

"However, before that, we can lend them a hand." Erosion chuckled, his tone tinged with complexity. "After all, Yukihime is also our enemy, and those innocent civilians should not become victims of this war."

Death nodded, his tone icy yet resolute: "That's right. First, help them clear the ruins and find the survivors. Then we'll set off again to find His Majesty's whereabouts, await His Majesty's return, and continue our revenge and fight against Yukihime."

The three reached a tacit agreement and, without further hesitation, led the surviving demon soldiers into the depths of the ruins, joining the search for survivors and the clearing of the rubble.

Suddenly, movement arose once again on the deathly silent ruins.

Lia and her two companions, along with the surviving soldiers and demon army, put aside their grudges and hatred, and worked together to clear the ruins and search for the survivors trapped beneath them.

"Is anyone there? Is anyone trapped here? Please respond if you hear me!"

As Lia cleared the rubble, she shouted loudly, her voice hoarse but full of hope, which echoed throughout the ruins.

Doron wielded his giant axe, vigorously splitting open the collapsed beams and stones. Although his movements were rough, he was extremely serious. After splitting each stone, he would carefully examine it to see if there were any trapped survivors underneath.

"Be careful, don't use too much force, or you'll hurt the people down there!" Leah warned Doron as he made his movements.

Doron nodded, slowed his movements, and said with some guilt, "I'm sorry, Leah, I was in too much of a hurry."

"It's alright, I know you also want to find the survivors as soon as possible." Leah smiled, her tone gentle. "Take your time, we still have time, we will definitely find them."

Allen stood by, tending to the wounds of the injured survivors. He took out the healing potions he carried with him and carefully wiped and bandaged the survivors' wounds with gentle movements and focused eyes.

"Bear with it, it'll be over soon." Allen gently comforted the injured survivor while bandaging him, his gentle tone dispelling the survivor's fear and despair.

The injured survivors, looking at Allen's earnest expression and listening to his gentle comfort, had tears welling up in their eyes and were filled with gratitude.

They had thought they would be trapped under the ruins and die alone; they had thought the Demon King's army would take the opportunity to kill them. But they never expected that these former enemies would actually help them.

Pride, Lust, and Death, the three chief officers, led their demon soldiers to clear vast swathes of ruins. Their strength was formidable, and their speed in clearing the ruins was also remarkable. After clearing each area, they would carefully examine it, searching for any trapped survivors.

A demon soldier discovered the survivors trapped beneath the rubble and immediately shouted, "Sir! There are survivors here! Come and help!"

Arrogance heard the shouts and rushed over. Looking at the little girl trapped under the beam, there was no coldness in his eyes, but rather a hint of gentleness that was hard to detect.

He carefully lifted the beam, moving gently, afraid of hurting the little girl. Then, he stepped forward and gently lifted the little girl out from under the rubble.

The little girl was covered in wounds, her face streaked with dust and tears. She trembled with fear, and the sight of lust terrified her even more, causing her to cry out, "No...don't kill me...I'm scared..."

Emotion gently patted the little girl's back and comforted her in a gentle tone, "Don't be afraid, we won't kill you, we're here to save you, it's alright, it's alright."

Death then took out a bottle of healing potion and handed it to Lust, saying in a low voice, "Treat her wounds, make sure they don't get infected."

Eros nodded, carefully wiping and bandaging the little girl's wounds with gentle movements and tender eyes, a stark contrast to her usual alluring and seductive demeanor.

Looking at Qingyu's gentle demeanor, the little girl gradually stopped crying. Her eyes were still filled with fear, but with a hint of trust. She gently grasped Qingyu's clothes and whispered, "Thank you... thank you, sister..."

Erosion smiled, patted the little girl's head, and said gently, "You're welcome. We'll protect you from now on."

Such scenes are constantly playing out on the ruins.

Former enemies are now fighting side by side, working together to find survivors, clear the rubble, and rebuild hope for those who survived.

As the sun gradually set in the west, its golden rays bathed the ruins, adding a touch of warmth and hope to this desolate land.

Leah and her two companions, along with the surviving guards and demon soldiers, had cleared a large area of ​​ruins, found dozens of trapped survivors, treated their wounds, and built a temporary shelter for them.

They were covered in wounds, exhausted, and their faces were covered in dust and blood, but their eyes had become firm and bright.

Leah stood in front of the temporary shelter, looking at the surviving civilians, her comrades who had fought alongside her, and the demon soldiers who had put aside their grudges. Her heart was filled with emotion.

She knew that rebuilding her home would be difficult, full of obstacles, and would present countless difficulties and challenges.

Snow Princess is still in the Divine Realm, Sabella is still imprisoned, Captain Karen and Yue Gui are missing, and countless dangers await them in the future.

But she was no longer afraid, no longer confused.

Because she knew she wasn't fighting alone; there were many people around her, fighting alongside her to survive, to rebuild their homes, to expose Yuki's conspiracy, and to restore peace to the world.

Doron walked up to Leah, patted her on the shoulder, and said firmly, "Leah, don't worry, from now on, I will always be with you, helping these people, rebuilding our homes, searching for Captain Karen and Sabella, and fighting against Yuki!"

Allen walked over, nodded, and said firmly, "That's right, if we work together, there will definitely be hope. We will definitely wait for Captain Karen to return, we will definitely rescue Sabella, and we will definitely defeat Yuki!"

The three chief officers—Arrogance, Lust, and Death—also approached with their demon soldiers. They bowed slightly to Lia and the other two, speaking respectfully: "Hero Lia, Hero Doron, Hero Allen, from now on, we will temporarily set aside our grudges and join you in searching for His Majesty's whereabouts, helping these survivors rebuild their homes, and fighting together against Snow Princess!"

Leah looked at everyone, a gentle yet firm smile on her face: "Thank you, thank you all."

"As long as we are united and work together, there are no difficulties we cannot overcome and no hopes we cannot realize."

"From this day forward, we are no longer enemies, but comrades-in-arms, partners. Together, we will protect these survivors, rebuild our homes, and fight until we defeat Yukihime, until this world is restored to peace!"

"good!"

The crowd shouted in unison, their voices firm and resounding throughout the ruins, dispelling the deathly silence and despair, and filling the air with hope and strength.

As the sun set, the golden afterglow cast long, long shadows of everyone.

In the temporary shelter, the surviving people huddled together, still filled with fear and sorrow, but with a glimmer of hope and a renewed courage to live.

On the ruins, Lia and her two companions, along with the surviving guards and demon soldiers, were still busy clearing the rubble, searching for survivors, and reinforcing the temporary shelters in preparation for tomorrow's reconstruction.

They knew that tomorrow would be even more difficult, with more challenges and difficulties to come.

But they were fearless because they were united, because they had hope in their hearts, because they knew that as long as they did not give up, they would surely see the dawn, they would surely rebuild their homes, they would surely defeat Yuki and bring peace back to the world.

In a distant, unknown land, Karen and Yue Gui remained unconscious, placed in a safe cave by the man in black robes, their wounds slowly healing.

The man in black robes stood silently at the cave entrance, looking at the two unconscious people, his tone carrying a hint of expectation: "Wake up, children. This world still needs you. This battle is not over yet."

Outside the cave, night deepened, and the night wind howled, as if telling the story of the brutality of the war, and as if anticipating the awakening of the sleeping heroes, so that they might once again embark on the journey of battle, bringing hope and peace to the world.

Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, Sabella was imprisoned in a cold dungeon. Yukihime stood outside the dungeon, looking at her with icy eyes, a cruel smile curling at the corner of her lips: "Sabella, live well and watch how I take control of this world, how I utterly annihilate your companions one by one."

Sabella huddled in a corner of the dungeon, covered in wounds, yet her eyes remained resolute. She prayed silently in her heart: Captain Karen, Yue Gui, you must wake up soon, you must come and save me, you must defeat Xue Ji, rescue my mother, and reveal the truth to this world!

As night deepened, scattered lights still flickered on the ruins of the capital. These were the lights of temporary shelters, the lights of hope, illuminating this devastated land and guiding people on their way.

The road to reconstruction is long and arduous, and the battle is far from over.

But they were already prepared.

Unite as one, work together, face difficulties without fear, and forge ahead bravely.

So that those who survived can live well; so that their once prosperous homes can be rebuilt; so that Yukihime's conspiracy can be exposed; so that this world can be restored to true peace.