Free Web NovelChapter 102: Chapter 102: The Moment of Birth
The aura between Feng Yanshen and Han Soi was incredibly powerful. Neither of the two men wanted to back down even an inch. They stood frozen, looking dead into each other’s eyes with pure hatred.
The temple servants nearby felt like they were going to suffocate at any moment. The air was so heavy with spiritual pressure that it was hard to draw a breath.
They were terrified. They knew that if these two powerful men actually started fighting, the entire entrance hall would be destroyed.
Han Soi and the High Priest were so strong that they had nothing to lose, but the servants and guards would definitely lose their lives in the crossfire.
As each second passed, the pale expressions of the servants grew worse. The rage between the two men only increased instead of decreasing. It felt like a bomb was about to go off.
But suddenly, the air changed.
A very small, faint scream echoed through the quiet tension. It was muffled by the thick walls, but it was clearly coming from the direction of the Inner Sanctum.
For a moment, the servants thought they were just hallucinating or being deceived by their own fear.
But the two powerful beastmen in front of them stiffened instantly. Both Feng Yanshen and Han Soi had hearing that was far superior to anyone else in the room.
The murderous glare they were sharing vanished in a heartbeat, replaced by pure panic.
Without saying a single word to each other, both men turned at the same time and ran. They didn’t just walk; they sprinted with all their speed in the direction of the scream.
The servants and guards stood there, completely stunned. One moment they were about to witness a legendary battle, and the next, the stage was empty.
"What... what just happened?" one servant whispered, blinking in confusion.
"How did they both run away like that?" another added, still shaking from the pressure.
They were all left standing in the silence, wondering what could have made the two most powerful men in the empire move so fast. Little did they know, Yue Yue was currently alone in the bedroom, and her time had finally run out.
The servants stood in the hall, completely dazed. One of them whispered, "Should we chase after them and find out what happened?"
Another servant immediately snapped back, "If you want to die, then go ahead! I’m staying right here."
But Wei Han stepped forward, his face serious. "Let’s go and see. It would be very bad if the High Priest accidentally killed the young Duke.
If Han Soi dies in our temple, the reputation of the High Priest and the Phoenix clan will be ruined forever."
The other servants realized he was right. They followed Wei Han, but they were much slower. The two powerful men had disappeared in a blink of an eye, leaving only the sound of their heavy footsteps echoing in the distance.
On the other hand, inside the quiet chambers, Yue Yue woke up with a cry. She felt an instant, strange sensation deep inside her womb.
Even though the System was blocking the excruciating pain, she still felt a heavy pressure and an uncomfortable cramping that made tears spring to her eyes.
More than the physical feeling, she was terrified because she was still all alone.
She clutched the blankets tightly as her eyes flew open. A strange sensation started rolling through her, cramping her womb harder.
"System!" she cried out in her mind. "Am I going to give birth right now?"
The System’s calm voice replied, [Correct, Host. You are about to give birth in 30 minutes.]
Yue Yue’s face went pale. She didn’t know what to do. She began to panic, her heart racing. "What do I do? What do I do? Should I just lie down and do nothing? Help me, tell me!"
She was trembling and rambling as another wave of pressure hit her. She felt warm water pooling between her legs. It wasn’t exactly painful, but it felt like a heavy surge of energy.
The System began guiding her with clear instructions. [Host, do not worry. Move to the inner chamber. There is a pool of spiritual water there. The birth will be much easier in the water, and the spiritual energy will benefit both you and the cub. Please follow these steps:]
[Move to the spiritual pool immediately. The warm water will relax your muscles.]
Yue Yue scrambled toward the inner chamber, her heart thumping against her ribs. She was shaking so much that her fingers fumbled with the fasteners of her heavy temple robes.
"Host, you must remove the heavy layers," the System commanded. "The spiritual water needs direct contact with your skin to stabilize your energy."
Yue Yue didn’t hesitate. She quickly peeled off the thick, outer robes, throwing them onto the floor in a messy heap. She was left wearing only a single, very thin silk inner robe.
The fabric was almost transparent and clung to her body, showing the clear, rounded curve of her pregnant belly. She didn’t have anything on underneath, as she needed to be ready for the egg to pass.
She stepped into the warm spiritual pool, the water rising up to her waist. The thin silk robe floated around her like a cloud.
[Relax your lower body completely,] the System instructed. [The spiritual water is now beginning to numb your nerves. You will feel a heavy sensation, but no sharp pain.] freёwebnovel.com
Yue Yue lay back against the edge of the pool. The water felt amazing, like a warm hug. She looked down and saw her belly rippling as the egg moved into position.
Yue Yue felt a massive pressure, like a heavy stone was trying to slide out of her. It was an overwhelming sensation that made her gasp.
She clutched the edges of the pool so hard her knuckles turned white. Her thin robe was completely soaked now, sticking to her skin and outlining every curve of her body.
[The egg is emerging. Stay brave, host!]
Yue Yue felt a sudden, smooth sliding sensation.
Yue Yue did exactly as the System said. She stayed in the water, watching as a soft, golden glow began to radiate from under the surface of the pool. She was sweating buckets from the stress, but the System’s guidance kept her from screaming again.
She was just about to reach the final moment when she heard the loud bang of the heavy chamber doors being smashed open.
Crash!
