Chapter 69: Feint a shot.

It was a battle with almost no chance of winning.

Heavenly Dao Palace had clearly noticed something unusual early on, but they were well aware of the importance of Feng Yaoqing and Ji Feichen, so they deliberately didn’t startle the snake, hoping they would find the Solitary Light Sword on their own. Then they could reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

In this battle, almost all the disciples of the Heavenly Dao Palace were mobilized, and several top-notch masters also emerged from seclusion. The only time they have done something like this is when they intended to eradicate Xie Wuyan during his heyday, deploying such a grand momentum.

Although Ji Feichen and Feng Yaoqing were geniuses in the cultivation world, they were no match for such an offensive and power.

Concerning the life and death of the Solitary Light Sword and Xie Wuyan, Heavenly Dao Palace could no longer consider the face of Xuantian Pavilion and the Ji family. They relentlessly pushed forward, clearly aiming to eliminate future troubles.

Ji Feichen took a blow for Feng Yaoqing, his chest struck by a golden light, but he still did his best to create a slight opportunity, dragging a few people into the depths of the Void Realm.

“Hang in there.” Feng Yaoqing disregarded the injuries on her body and immediately closed some of Ji Feichen’s acupoints to treat him.

Ji Feichen covered his bleeding wound, looked up at Shen Wanqing, and slowly raised his hand, pointing in a direction: “Go there.”

Since arriving in the Void Realm, Xie Wuyan’s condition had become somewhat abnormal.

His fighting spirit seemed to be diminishing, and he clung to Shen Wanqing’s side like a puppet on a string. Even in such a dangerous situation just now, he showed no signs of movement.

Shen Wanqing’s bone ring flashed, and she took out two divine pills that she had looted in the demon realm, intending to feed them to Ji Feichen. However, he grabbed her wrist.

“Go, keep these things. With Ah Yao here, I won’t die.”

Shen Wanqing didn’t know what to say. She suppressed the sourness in her eyes and called out, “Brother Ji…”

“I do blame you,” Ji Feichen chuckled and let go of her hand. “I’ve watched you grow up from such a young age to what you are now. If you hadn’t said anything, how would you know if I wanted to stand by your side?”

Shen Wanqing used to think she was alone.

But perhaps it wasn’t like that.

From the beginning, there was someone willing to genuinely support her.

“Go,” Ji Feichen lightly patted her back. “Actually, you don’t need to run so fast.”

Shen Wanqing looked at his wound and then glanced at Feng Yaoqing beside him.

Feng Yaoqing nodded at her.

Shen Wanqing stood up, extended her hand, and held Xie Wuyan’s hand, stepping into the dark crevice of the Void Realm.

It was darkness without any boundaries.

A wave of yin energy spread out, even though there was no sound in the surroundings. In a trance, it seemed to evoke a tremendous sense of despair and fear.

There seemed to be crying, but not in the form of sound, rather mixed with the melancholy in the air.

Countless souls were screaming their hearts out, howling and roaring, reaching out their hands to her, making each step extremely difficult.

Finally, a light appeared ahead, with golden and crimson colors intertwining.

It’s the Solitary Light Sword’s aura.

Even though it had been sealed for many years, you could still sense that powerful force.

【Supporting Female Character System: Host, we have arrived.】

Shen Wanqing stopped in her tracks and looked towards Xie Wuyan beside her.

Xie Wuyan had no expression on his face, his pupils lifeless, but it seemed that he felt her gaze and turned his head slightly stiffly.

“Go.” Shen Wanqing let go of his hand.

Xie Wuyan’s expression momentarily became vacant, subconsciously wanting to reach out and grab.

He didn’t want to leave at all.

“Xie Wuyan,” Shen Wanqing smiled, reaching out her hand and standing on her tiptoes, pressing her forehead against his, “Go, I’ll be waiting here for your return.”

Xie Wuyan quietly looked into her eyes.

“If you don’t come out, I won’t leave.”

“I promise you.”

A long silence.

Xie Wuyan gazed at her intently for a while, and only after a long time did he stand up, gazing at the shimmering halo.

Suddenly, he spoke.

Just one word.

“Okay.”

After saying that, he took steps forward, gradually walking towards that light.

In a trance, Shen Wanqing seemed to see the night when Xie Wuyan chose to sacrifice himself.

His figure was gradually engulfed by the gushing sunrise, ultimately dissipating along with the afterglow.

Wait.

Why did she think of that night?

With emotions she couldn’t identify, Shen Wanqing reached out her hand, instinctively wanting to stop him. “Xie Wuyan, wait…”

However, before she could finish her sentence, his figure was completely swallowed up.

Then, the seam that emanated light flickered for a moment and disappeared.

Endless darkness.

No end in sight, and no edges to touch.

Silence, a deathly silence.

After a long time, the earth trembles and the mountains shake, as if something is about to emerge from the ground. Cracks appear instantaneously in the blackness, falling down like fragments.

【Supporting Female Character System: Process completed.
Congratulations to the host for successfully completing the mission, <Preventing Xie Wuyan from destroying this world>. The ultimate villain, Xie Wuyan, has been confirmed dead. Please choose to cooperate with the system to achieve the final outcome and enjoy system rewards, or the mandatory system will activate in five minutes to continue the mission.】

Death?

Shen Wanqing’s pupils contracted. The curse mark, which hadn’t appeared on her shoulder for a long time, burned once again. She reached out and tightly covered her left shoulder, her fingernails piercing the flesh, leaving behind a trail of bloodstains.

“You lied to me?” She gritted her teeth. Due to the intense pain, her knees weakened, but she still knelt upright, refusing to bend down. “You’re lying to me.”

【Supporting Female Character System: It was detected that the Sealed Demon Cave cannot eliminate Xie Wuyan’s physical body. The only way to make Xie Wuyan die is to send him into the Sword Furnace of the Solitary Light Sword. Apologies, but in necessary moments, the system will employ all means to ensure the completion of the final mission objective. Considering the host…】

“You want me to personally send Xie Wuyan to his death?”

The cursed mark spread quickly, on her arms, thighs, and even her neck. The black vines seemed to want to devour her whole.

“So, there’s no deal to begin with?”

The system fell silent.

After a long while, it seemed to let out a sigh.

【Supporting Female Character System: Host number 0148, before you, there were 147 failed hosts. According to statistical analysis, eighty percent of them perished at the hands of the antagonist, Xie Wuyan. The host is the closest candidate to reach the conclusion of this mission. If it weren’t for this factor, the host would have been eliminated when they first defied the system’s mission.

The system cannot interfere with the operation of this world or predict specific future changes, so it can only take the safest measures. The system is a programmed machine and apologizes for its inability to empathize with the host’s experiences.】

Shen Wanqing chuckled softly, her laughter growing louder, tears streaming down her neck. She clenched the hand on her left shoulder, gathering flames as if to burn her arm and the cursed mark to ashes.

Xie Wuyan must have felt it.

That’s why he hesitated when he left.

But he still went.

Because it was her request spoken out loud.

How foolish.

Knowing well that he was going to his death, why did he still go?

【Supporting Female Character System: In the previous 147 missions, even if the antagonist Xie Wuyan was successfully sealed, he would still break free again after a thousand years, causing chaos in the world. The original author of the plot has become uncontrollable. The vast world is meant to save the lives of this interface’s inhabitants. I hope the host understands.】

【And, the curse seal is intertwined with the host’s life and cannot be severed. It is advised that the host refrain from making futile attempts to conserve energy…】

“What do you want me to do?”

【For the final step, simply follow Heavenly Dao Palace and after five years, you will automatically leave this world.】

Is that so.

Shen Wanqing’s body was no longer under her control. The black curse seal had spread all over her body, resembling a vast web tightly binding her.

She lay on the ground, gazing at the slowly shattering black fragments above her head, like a dream forcibly shattered, both tragic and beautiful.

She had never experienced rebirth before.

【It seems that the host cannot make the decision on her own. The mandatory system will soon be activated. Countdown for system activation: ten, nine, eight…】

“You’re right, a mechanized system can never accurately predict one thing.”

The system paused slightly.

【What?】

Shen Wanqing closed her eyes.

In an instant, her skin became scorching hot. The blood in every vein surged rapidly, as if it wanted to turn her into ashes.

Burst—

In that moment, her body seemed on the verge of splitting into countless patterns, her meridians glowing a vivid crimson, incredibly clear.

With the help of this intense pain and strength, Shen Wanqing was finally able to move slightly.

The terror of the blood-burning technique lies in its power, which has no upper limit. The higher the level of physical consumption, the stronger the power.

But what if it comes down to a battle of life and death?

The system cannot interfere in this world, it can only achieve its ultimate goal by manipulating her.

However, there is one thing that these mechanized systems can never guess.

Human willpower is stronger than they imagine.

Shen Wanqing raised her hand, and purple light converged into countless threads, entwining and transforming into a silver needle. She closed her eyes, tightened her grip on the silver needle, and mercilessly stabbed it towards her own heart.

【Supporting Female Character System: Alert! Alert! Host number 0148 is about to self-destruct, mission progress is about to stagnate.】

However, the expected pain did not come.

Shen Wanqing’s hand pressed tightly against her chest, but the silver needle in her hand had dissipated like ashes, without her realizing when.

…Why?

She looked at her own hands in confusion.

In the midst of darkness, the lingering purple light around her seemed particularly abrupt. The purple light continuously emanated from her body and bone ring, dispersing into the surroundings.

“Hey.”

A low voice sounded.

Shen Wanqing was startled for a moment. In an instant, her nose tingled, and her eyes became moist.

A pair of hands gently covered her forehead, radiating a warm temperature. The voice laughed, with the same casual tone as before, mixed with a hint of disdain, sounding indifferent.

“I say, what kind of lousy name did you give me?”

It’s him.

Only Xie Wuyan would say such infuriating words in this kind of situation.

Shen Wanqing choked and raised her hand to cover her eyes, finally unable to hold back and burst into tears. She sobbed intermittently, but didn’t forget to retort, “If you’re so capable, why don’t you choose a name yourself? All you know is sleeping and constantly hitting people…”

“You’re quite sharp with your words.”

Xie Wuyan chuckled softly, pulling her head onto his lap. Then he reached out to remove her hand covering her eyes, and leaned down, pressing against her forehead. “I said I’d see you alive.”

He never lied to her.

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