Slaying demons and eliminating evil, a martial saint among mortals.

Seeing the two arguing more and more heatedly, Qin Lie quickly took a step forward.

"Alright, alright, gentlemen, stop arguing! What is it that needs to be said? Let General Pei finish speaking."

He said this with a sense of helplessness.

One was a general who guarded the pass a hundred years ago, and the other was the general's strategist.

When the two are arguing, what right does a lowly soldier like him have to interrupt?

But if I don't stop them, the two will continue to fight.

The most important thing right now is to figure out what Uguro is trying to do.

Pei Jinghan clenched his fist, seemingly adjusting to his body.

"Judging from the memories within Wugu Luo's remnant soul, this incident was not accidental."

"The demon race's attack on Zhenyao Pass is just the surface."

"Their real purpose is to use this great battle to attract the attention of the high-level combat forces of Zhenyao Pass."

"Then let Wugu Luo use the Great Wind-Severing Array to possess my body."

"If the possession is successful, then sneak back to the demon clan and wait for the right opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie made up his mind.

It turned out to be the case.

No wonder Wugu Luo went to such great lengths; even though he only had a remnant soul left, he still set up such a grand scheme.

When a major battle breaks out at Zhenyao Pass, everyone's attention will be drawn to it.

Who would have thought that the real problem would lie here?

Just as Qin Lie was about to speak, Shen Shuyan suddenly chuckled.

"this one?"

"Isn't that enough?"

Shen Shuyan rolled her eyes at him.

"That's bullshit."

"If the goal is simply to possess your body and then return to the demon realm, is it really necessary to have the demons attack the Demon-Suppressing Pass?"

Pei Jinghan frowned.

Shen Shuyan didn't give him a chance to speak, and continued, "In other words, do Wugu Luo or you, Pei Jinghan, have the qualifications?"

"The demon race launched such a large-scale war for the sake of the two of you?"

Do you think it's possible?

Pei Jinghan fell silent, and Qin Lie was also stunned.

He had just thought Pei Jinghan's words made a lot of sense.

But now that I've heard Shen Shuyan say this, it does seem wrong.

The cost is too high.

If it were just to save Wugu Luo or seize Pei Jinghan's body, the demon race would have no reason to do this.

Shen Shuyan took half a step forward, his tone becoming even colder.

"Besides, starting a war is one thing."

"You, Pei Jinghan, were indeed a figure a hundred years ago, but you haven't even reached the Yao Guang Realm yet."

"Even if Wugu Luo used the formation to push his aura to the Yao Guang Realm in a short time, it would still be outside the scope of the higher-ups of Zhenyao Pass taking action."

"Have you slept for a hundred years and really made yourself stupid?"

"Have you forgotten the agreement between the Demon Suppression Pass and the demon race's higher-ups?"

Qin Lie was completely confused.

He couldn't help but ask, "What agreement?"

"Is there an agreement between humans and demons?"

In his mind, don't humans and demons kill each other on sight?

What kind of agreement could there be in this?

Shen Shuyan glanced at him.

"This agreement has a long history."

"I can't explain it to you in just a few words."

Qin Lie opened his mouth, but didn't ask any further questions.

Because Shen Shuyan had already looked at Pei Jinghan again.

"So, that's all the information you know?"

"That's quite a lot, isn't it? At least it proves that the demon race is indeed making a big move."

"Hmm, that's quite a lot. Now that you've said everything you know, are you ready to die?"

The air suddenly became quiet.

Qin Lie was completely stunned and suddenly turned to look at Shen Shuyan.

His eyes were wide open, like copper bells.

No.

What happened?

Weren't we just talking about the demon race's conspiracy?

How did the topic suddenly turn into telling Pei Jinghan to die?

Pei Jinghan didn't react much, he just looked at Shen Shuyan.

As I watched, I suddenly burst out laughing.

"I should have died a hundred years ago."

Pei Jinghan looked up at the broken array above him.

"To have survived until now with just a remnant soul is already a stolen life."

"I was able to see my two closest friends before I died."

"I have no regrets."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lie's expression immediately changed.

"Wait! What's going on?"

"Why the sudden decision to send General Pei to his death?"

"Didn't you come to solve the problem?"

"Now that Wugu Luo has been suppressed and General Pei has regained consciousness, why must he die?"

Shen Shuyan remained silent, which made Qin Lie anxious.

"If you can't solve it, can't you ask your powerful backers to solve it?"

"There are so many people at the Demon Suppression Pass, and so many powerful humans."

"Can't we even protect a general who fought to the death for humanity?"

Shen Shuyan shook his head.

"If this could be resolved, it wouldn't be me who came this time."

Qin Lie stared at him.

"Impossible, I don't believe it."

"Leaving aside General Pei's talent."

"Just for the sake of his fighting to the death for humanity, can't we spare his life at some cost?"

"Shouldn't we save someone who sacrificed their life for humanity and suffered so much?"

Shen Shuyan looked at Qin Lie, his expression not changing much.

"You can investigate this issue yourself when you go to Zhenyao Pass later."

Qin Lie was taken aback.

Shen Shuyan said calmly, "There are still people waiting for you there."

Qin Lie didn't care what those words meant at all; he just felt an inexplicable anger rising from the bottom of his heart.

"If you can't even do this little thing..."

"What was the purpose of their cultivation reaching such a high level?"

"To maintain a secure and high position?"

"They truly strategize for the world with a smile, yet refuse to bow their heads to the plight of the common people!"

Qin Lie practically shouted the last few words.

He knew he might not be qualified to question those so-called big shots, but he just couldn't help it.

He also understood that everything in this world boils down to the word "interest," but considering Pei Jinghan's sacrifices, wasn't it worth paying a price?

Besides, Pei Jinghan has already awakened and his soul has suppressed Wugu Luo, so why must he die?

Shen Shuyan looked at Qin Lie's expression and suddenly shrugged.

"I can't answer what you're asking. If you want to know the answers, go to the Demon-Suppressing Pass yourself."

He paused for a moment, then looked at Pei Jinghan.

"I have only one mission here today."

"Please send Pei Jinghan to his death."

Seeing Qin Lie's red-eyed expression, Pei Jinghan raised his hand and patted Qin Lie on the shoulder.

"Alright, alright, don't be angry!"

"Don't get so angry."

After saying that, he turned and glared at Shen Shuyan.

"And you too, a purification mission is a purification mission, why do you have to say you're asking me to die?"

"Your mouth, after all these years, is still so sharp."

Shen Shuyan's expression remained unchanged.

Did I say something wrong?

"Purification has only one outcome."

"Only when you die can this place be truly purified."

"So, I'm asking you to die, what's the problem?"

Pei Jinghan sighed.

"Alright, that's enough. Go and get ready."

"I want to say a few words to Qin Lie."

Shen Shuyan glanced at him, then looked at Qin Lie.

Xu Qinghe stood to the side without asking any further questions.

She tactfully stepped back a few paces, sat down to the side, and began to tend to her injuries.

Qin Lie glanced at her subconsciously.

Ever since the words "something happened at Zhenyao Pass" appeared, Xu Qinghe had been acting strangely.

Although she didn't say anything, Qin Lie could tell that she was distracted.

Before Shen Shuyan left, he couldn't help but mutter something.

"I'm about to die."

"Instead of saying a few words to me, a friend of many years, you insist on talking to a kid you've only known for a few days."

"This is so boring."

Upon hearing this, Pei Jinghan kicked him in the buttocks.

"Get lost, we'll have plenty of time to talk on the road to the underworld."

Shen Shuyan seemed to have known all along that he was going to kick him.

He shifted his body to the side and easily dodged it.

"Can't kick it."

After saying those three words, he slowly walked away into the distance.

As Qin Lie watched his retreating figure, a sudden thought struck him.

What does that mean?

He could understand if Pei Jinghan wanted to die.

But these words sound like Shen Shuyan is going to die along with him?

Qin Lie was about to ask a question when Pei Jinghan's voice pulled him back to reality.

"Qin Lie".

Qin Lie immediately came to his senses.

"General Pei."

"Thank you for waking me up. If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to wake up again before I died."

"There wasn't even a chance to properly say goodbye to this world."

He didn't look at Qin Lie when he said this.

Instead, it landed far away.

There are green hills there.

There are white clouds.

There were also plants and trees swaying in the wind.

It was just an ordinary scene, but Pei Jinghan looked at it very carefully.

Qin Lie looked at his profile and didn't know what to say for a moment.

After a while, he said in a deep voice, "Don't worry."

"I will do my best to fulfill my promise to you."

After saying that, Qin Lie looked down at the Snow Shard Blade in his hand.

He held the blade with both hands and handed the Shattered Snow Blade to Pei Jinghan.

"These are your things, and now they should be returned to their rightful owner."

Pei Jinghan looked down at the Shattered Snow Blade.

In that instant, his gaze softened noticeably.

It's like seeing myself from many years ago, and also like seeing a past that can never be returned to!

He reached out and gently touched the blade.

The Shattered Snow Blade trembled slightly, as if it had recognized its former master.

Pei Jinghan slowly traced his fingers along the blade, finally stopping at the hilt.

But he didn't take it; instead, he looked up at Qin Lie.

"I probably won't need this knife anymore."

Before Qin Lie could speak, Pei Jinghan continued, "If you don't mind, you can keep it as your sword."

"This won't do, this is your knife."

Pei Jinghan shook his head.

"It is precisely because it is my knife that I want to give it to you."

Qin Lie wanted to refuse, but Pei Jinghan didn't give him the chance.

"Just consider it helping me out."

"In my life, I haven't been able to make it truly famous."

"To be honest, I feel quite sorry for it."

"If possible, I hope you can help me fulfill this wish in the future."

Qin Lie looked down at the Shattered Snow Blade.

Pei Jinghan had already said so much, he couldn't refuse anymore.

He took a deep breath and nodded seriously.

"Okay, I promise."

Pei Jinghan looked at him and nodded in satisfaction.

"I trust you."

After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment before slowly opening his mouth.

"I know you're feeling very resentful right now."

"You think someone should come to my rescue."

Qin Lie remained silent.

But that's really what he was thinking.

Those who carry firewood for the masses should not be left to freeze to death in the wind and snow.

Someone like Pei Jinghan shouldn't have ended up like this.

Even if it comes at a price, someone should come to save him.

Qin Lie didn't shout these words out again.

Pei Jinghan, however, seemed to have seen through his thoughts.

He continued, "You think that way because you're not standing high enough yet."

"When you stand high enough."

"When you really want to look at something from a holistic perspective."

"One person's sacrifice is actually insignificant."

"I know this sounds harsh, but it's the truth."

"Besides, this sacrifice was of my own free will."

Qin Lie looked up at him.

"Don't look at me like that. I really did it voluntarily. No one forced me or took advantage of me."

"I've been aware of everything from beginning to end."

At this point, he glanced at Shen Shuyan, who was setting up an array in the distance, and lowered his voice.

"Actually, in principle, you have no right to listen to what follows."

Qin Lie did not interrupt.

Pei Jinghan smiled casually.

"But I'm about to die, so it doesn't matter if I tell you. Anyway, no one can bother me anymore."