The Imperial Consort gently caressed her high, swollen belly, a hint of reluctance passing over her pale face.
In the next moment, her gaze became resolute, and she looked toward the Elder Priest by her side, speaking:
"After I leave, the clan and child will be entirely entrusted to the Priest."
The Elder Priest deeply bowed with heartfelt respect in his voice:
"Rest assured, Your Majesty!!"
"I will exhaust my frail body to ensure the Prince's safety."
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Consort lightly nodded, hesitating no longer, and with one stride, she stepped into the surging, crimson Blood Pool Array.
In an instant.
Her vibrant vitality and the Emperor Dao bloodline shared with the Prince fully peeled away and ascended, transforming into a gentle, thick blood light, unreservedly merging into the unborn child within her womb.
The life force of the Imperial Consort swiftly dissipated, and her body slowly shriveled in the blood pool…
