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"Dead! Dead! The King of Qi is dead!"

"A True Lord of the Cave Mystery has fallen!"

"Even the 300,000-strong Qi army was annihilated!"

"..."

The heavens wept blood, and ghosts wailed in the night. The fall of a True Lord of the Cave Mystery sent a mournful wind through the land, and echoed with lamentations.

The remaining cultivators of Yan, as well as the Yan soldiers still alive amidst the ruins, all stared blankly at the black-clad youth standing in the sky.

The boy was no longer carefree; his long hair was disheveled, his clothes were torn, and his body was covered in blood.

But everyone who looked at him felt only awe and reverence.

A new deity seemed to be rising, becoming a symbol of worship in the Yan state.

Master Liaoyin was covered in blood, and all his magical power was completely exhausted.

He gazed at the boy in the sky, a look of satisfaction on his face. He clasped his hands together and chanted a Buddhist prayer: "Senior brother, the lineage of Kongxiang Temple has been preserved."

"Your disciple saved the State of Yan, saved the people of this region, and saved the lineage of our temple."

Qin Zijun ignored the awe-inspiring gazes of the crowd.

He descended from the sky step by step, like an immortal descending to earth, stepping onto the ground.

In the Tianqian Pass, in a courtyard that was still barely intact, a young girl in purple stood gracefully, like a jade sculpture, gazing at the bloody and cruel scene.

A strong wind rose, dispersing the thick stench of blood.

Just then, dawn broke, and a soft ray of light shone through the thick clouds, falling on the Tianqian Pass and on the girl in the courtyard.

Bathed in sunlight, the girl's stunning beauty became even more ethereal and precious.

Her clothes fluttered in the wind, and she looked as ethereal as a fairy. Even if a celestial maiden descended to earth, her beauty would not be more than that of her.

At this moment, however, the stunningly beautiful girl, whose appearance was like that of a fairy, was weak and her whole body looked like a sapling that could fall over at any moment.

Only her bright, lively eyes stubbornly made her try to meet the gaze of the little monk in the sky, revealing glistening tears and a captivating smile for him.

The little monk landed in front of Miss Jiang.

The girl raised her trembling hand and gently stroked his blood-stained face, asking with heartache, "Little monk, does it hurt a lot?"

Qin Zijun smiled and shook his head. He then grasped the girl's soft hand and whispered, "How long have you been standing here?"

"I stood there for fifteen days."

"Didn't you eat anything?"

"I took a fasting pill."

"Then you didn't sleep."

The girl in the purple dress smiled charmingly: "The soldiers are all fighting, even my brother is fighting on the front lines, and you, little monk, will have to face a True Lord of the Cave Mystery."

"There's nothing I can do but watch you from here and try to boost your morale. I am a princess of Yan, and I should share your joys and sorrows."

The girl had no cultivation or magical power. Even if she ate a fasting pill and didn't feel hungry, she had already pushed herself to the limit by going without sleep for fifteen days.

"You're so stupid."

"No, I'm not stupid. I personally witnessed how my little monk, a hidden dragon in the abyss, killed Dongxuan Zhenjun in one fell swoop and became a legend. How can you say I'm stupid?"

"Miss Jiang, please promise me one thing, okay?"

Seeing the boy's solemn expression, Jiang Zhi suddenly blushed. She lowered her head slightly, clutching the hem of her clothes with her two delicate hands, and whispered, "Little monk, just say it, I'll agree to anything you ask."

Qin Zijun said softly, "Will you accompany me to travel all over the Yan Kingdom for the next year?"

"For the past twenty-four years, I have only been practicing in the temple. I have never seen the world's prosperity or experienced the affairs of the mortal world. I want to take a good look at the country where I have lived my whole life."

Jiang Zhi pouted; she had thought... the little monk was going to propose to her.

I was so nervous and excited.

but,

The young girl's beautiful face said, "Little monk, you always think the same way I do. For the past twenty years, I've only lived in the palace. I also want to see the beautiful landscape of Yan Kingdom."

"However, little monk, you're wrong about one thing."

Qin Zijun smiled and said, "Oh? Where did I say something wrong? Please enlighten me, Miss Jiang."

"It's not just for the next year, it's...it's for a lifetime, okay?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl lowered her head shyly again. These words were already a clear indication of her feelings.

Qin Zijun paused for a moment, then said gently, "Alright, I'll do as Miss Jiang says."

"And there's more!"

"Does Miss Jiang have anything else?"

"Little monk, will you teach me how to cultivate? You are so powerful, you will definitely live for a very long time. I want to stay with you. Even if I am not as powerful as you, I want to spend as much time with you as possible."

"Alright, then I will teach Miss Jiang how to cultivate."

Qin Zijun looked up. The dark clouds dispersed, and the bright sunshine shone on her, making her feel warm and cozy.

The Yan soldiers at Tianqian Pass helped each other to their feet. Some wept bitterly, while others cheered. All walks of life were on display here.

Qin Zijun has been a monk for twenty-four years. He has never lied, let alone lied to Miss Jiang.

This time, let me tell you a lie.

He doesn't have many years left to live.

The ruler of Qi was a profound and mysterious lord who had lived for nearly a thousand years.

His final supernatural power consumed the fate of the State of Qi.

Even if I were to fight him by severing my own future, I could at best only manage a draw.

If you want to kill him, you have to fight to the death.

The ruler of Qi died.

However, Qin Zijun was also severely injured; his soul was shattered and there was no possibility of it being healed.

However, the injuries to her soul were not visible on the outside, so to others, Qin Zijun appeared to be the one who was not seriously injured.

"This life is about to end, but I have become the True Lord of the Cave Mystery, and I have saved this girl and the people of this country."

"That's enough."

Suddenly, my arms felt heavy.

Qin Zijun looked down.

The girl, who hadn't slept or rested for fifteen days, finally couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed into his arms, emitting adorable snores.

Qin Zijun smiled gently, took Jiang's leg, and lifted her up in a princess carry.

And so, under the watchful eyes of many Yan soldiers, he walked step by step toward the capital of Yan with his back to the Tianqian Pass.

……

The bells of Kongxiang Temple toll once more.

Qin Zijun and Jiang Zhi paid their respects before Master Liaochen's memorial tablet.

A new tombstone has been added to Kongxiang Temple, inscribed with "Tomb of the Crown Prince of Yan".

The crown prince is dead.

The Crown Prince led from the front lines, fighting bravely against the enemy.

He blocked the crenellations, blocking the Qi army, and refused to retreat from the front line despite being seriously wounded.

He was taken to the rear by the soldiers only after he lost consciousness.

However, his injuries were too severe, and he had already lost all hope of survival.

In his final moments, he instructed his generals to keep his death a secret so as not to affect the morale of the soldiers.

Qin Zijun and Jiang Zhi did not learn of the Crown Prince's death until the war ended.

Jiang Zhi knelt before her brother's grave, weeping bitterly.

Qin Zijun stood beside her, quietly keeping her company.

A light rain fell, clinging to their hair and shoulders, as if even the heavens were grieving for them.