Xuan Yan paused, and his hand around Lin Ziran tightened slightly. After a while, he lowered his eyes and looked at him gently, saying: “Be good, stop making trouble.”

Seeing him like this, Lin Ziran suddenly got angry.

Am I the one making trouble?

Don’t you know that this will kill you too?

I was just playing a game, so if I die, it doesn’t matter, but if you die… Bah, although he didn’t know why he had to compete with an NPC, he couldn’t just watch Xuan Yan go on like this.

Lin Ziran said coldly: “You and I, immortals and demons, cannot coexist. I don’t need you to save me.”

Xuan Yan’s dark eyes seemed to be filled with dark thoughts. After a moment, he suddenly raised his hand and pinched Lin Ziran’s chin. With a light pinch, he forced him to open his mouth, and then put his finger into his mouth.

A steady stream of spiritual energy flowed into his body through his fingertips.

Lin Ziran was furious. Why was this person so stubborn?

After a moment, Xuan Yan withdrew his fingers, lowered his head and kissed Lin Ziran’s forehead tenderly, saying: “Have a good rest.”

After saying that, he turned and left.

Xuan Yan came outside the hall, his body swayed slightly, and he put his hand to his lips and coughed softly.

During this time, in addition to using his spiritual blood to keep Li Ye alive, he also tried to take out the Two Realms bead, but the Two Realms bead merged with Li Ye’s body as soon as it entered his body, and even he couldn’t take it out…

He lowered his eyes and looked at his fingertips.

Now this is the only way to relieve Li Ye’s pain and keep him alive…

But how long can he persist?

It turns out that even he has times when he is powerless to save the situation…

This was the first time he loved someone, the first time he understood what it meant to care and be persistent, but… he was about to lose him now…

Having lived for hundreds of thousands of years, he once thought that no one in this world could enter his heart, but in the end he fell for a little guy and became obsessed with him. This was probably his fate.

Xuan Yan showed a bitter smile on his lips, but it soon disappeared, and he returned to his usual indifferent expression…

………………

Grand Elder Chi Feng paced back and forth anxiously in the Holy Palace Hall.

Not sure what happened. A month ago, His Majesty completely closed the Holy Palace after he brought Li Ye back. This has never happened before!

Grand Elder Chi Feng didn’t dare to disturb him, but he recently got some news that made him very worried, so he had to take the risk and ask for instructions from His Majesty.

Not sure if His Majesty will pay attention to him…

Just when Chi Feng was getting anxious, Xuan Yan slowly appeared in the hall, his eyes dull, and he asked: “What do you want?”

Grand Elder Chi Feng immediately knelt on the ground and said carefully: “Recently, news has come from various cities that an extremely powerful demon cultivator has appeared outside and has been hurting the disciples of the Holy Palace. That person… is said to be very similar to your disciple Mu Yang…”

Xuan Yan was silent.

Grand Elder Chi Feng suddenly became more nervous and said: “I was also very surprised at first, and suspected that the news was wrong, so I sent the elders to lead the team to capture him, but even Daoist Master Qi was seriously injured, and the disciples of the Holy Palace suffered heavy casualties. They, they all said that the demon cultivator was Mu Yang, and  even had your Dust-Clearing Sword as evidence… This matter is serious, and I really can’t make a decision, so I dare to ask Your Majesty how to deal with it…”

Although Mu Yang was very powerful after he became a demon, their Holy Palace had a deep foundation and they were not completely helpless against Mu Yang. However, they would have to pay a high price. Mu Yang’s identity was particularly sensitive… Chi Feng did not know Xuan Yan’s thoughts, so he did not dare to act rashly.

After Chi Feng finished speaking, he waited for a reply, but after waiting for a long time, Xuan Yan still didn’t speak, and he felt even more anxious…

Doesn’t His Majesty intend to deal with Mu Yang? Everyone knows that His Majesty values Mu Yang, but Mu Yang is obviously possessed by a demon now. If His Majesty still ignores him, wouldn’t it make everyone feel disappointed?

Xuan Yan’s eyelids drooped slightly, and his lips were tightly pursed.

Mu Yang had been his disciple whom he had high hopes for. He bestowed upon him the Dust-Clearing Sword and taught him everything he knew in the hope that he could inherit his legacy and protect the Chiyan immortal realm on his behalf. However, due to a momentary lapse of judgment on his part, he forced Mu Yang into the demonic path.

He is to blame.

Xuan Yan opened his lips and said calmly: “Let him be.”

Grand Elder Chi Feng became anxious and said quickly: “But he has already hurt a lot of people, I am worried about him…”

But before he finished speaking, Xuan Yan had already left.

Grand Elder Chi Feng’s face was flushed with anger. After a long while, he shook his head and sighed heavily!

………………

【Lin Ziran: 5555 What should I do? Can I ever get out of the game? 】

【Lin Ziran: The world of cultivating immortals is really too difficult! 】

【System:……】

【Lin Ziran: Ai, I don’t know how Mu Yang is doing now. To be honest, I’m a little worried about him…】

【System: It should be fine, he is quite strong.】

【Lin Ziran: I know, I am worried about something else…】

After Mu Yang became a demon, his cultivation level increased greatly, but Xuan Yan took him away in front of him. He was afraid that Mu Yang would be hit hard and get stuck in a dead end, and do something wrong in a moment of impulse. He was kind by nature, and he would definitely regret it when he woke up…

As for Xuan Yan, Lin Ziran had even more complicated feelings.

From Li Ye’s perspective, he must hate Xuan Yan, after all, Li Ye only has Mu Yang in his heart.

But he is not the real Li Ye, and it would be hard for him to watch Xuan Yan destroy himself.

Xuan Yan’s behavior is closely related to his previous actions.

Lin Ziran pondered for a long time and finally made up his mind.

This is not a good thing.

He has to make a decision.

He slept peacefully, since Xuan Yan would come over tomorrow night anyway.

Because of physical weakness.

In fact, Lin Ziran has been sleeping most of the time. Now, apart from Xuan Yan’s spiritual blood, he has no interest in any other food. He can’t feel happy about the things he used to like, and he can’t go out for a walk or play. It’s not very pleasant to stay at home like this, which is one of the reasons why he wants to end the game early.

The plot has developed to this point, and there is only torture left. There is really no need to persist.

Lin Ziran was half asleep, and felt himself falling into a familiar embrace again.

He opened his eyes with some difficulty.

By the way, since he is about to leave, Lin Ziran still wants to ask how Mu Yang was doing.

Lin Ziran’s lips moved slightly, and a weak and hoarse voice uttered: “How is Ah Yang?”

Xuan Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly, and after a moment, he smiled softly and said: “He’s fine, you don’t have to worry.”

Mu Yang was still possessed by the demon, but Li Ye would rather be an enemy of his own father than let Mu Yang be bewitched by Ye Liuyin. If he knew that Mu Yang had taken the demonic path, he would definitely be disappointed and sad…

He didn’t want him to be disappointed or sad.

Lin Ziran looked at Xuan Yan suspiciously, and always felt that he seemed to be comforting him.

Because he had seen that Mu Yang’s face looked a little strange.

Forget it…Some things need to be figured out by Mu Yang himself, otherwise it will be useless no matter how much others say.

Lin Ziran was silent for a while, then looked into Xuan Yan’s eyes, and for the first time, he spoke in such a serious tone, saying softly: “You can’t save me…”

Xuan Yan’s expression was calm, as if nothing in the world could stump him. He chuckled and looked gentle: “I will find a way, you don’t have to worry.”

Lin Ziran smiled and said: “I once said that the thing I regret most is saving you.”

Xuan Yan’s face finally turned pale.

During this period of time, the young man’s obedience and quietness sometimes gave him the illusion that they are not yet at the point of desperation, which made him feel that… the young man didn’t hate him that much…

He also has a glimmer of hope.

So, after all, he can no longer deceive himself?

Perhaps after he did those unforgivable things to him, he was no longer qualified to be forgiven.

He once wanted to abandon all emotions and become a heartless god, but he failed in the end, just because of a small accident and a boy who shouldn’t have appeared…

On that rainy evening, the boy walked into the cave.

Saw him.

Changed each other’s fate.

You regret saving me, but I don’t regret being saved by you, even if the price I paid was my lifelong Daoist heart and body.

Even if this love is destined to be unrequited.

I know you hate me.

Xuan Yan held Lin Ziran’s arm with a little force. There was suppressed sadness in his eyes, but there was a gentle smile on his lips: “Don’t think too much, I don’t want to lock you up… When you get better, I will let you go to see Mu Yang, okay?”

Lin Ziran looked at Xuan Yan like this and sighed in his heart.

His eyes gradually became sharp, burning and bright, and he said slowly: “I’m not the one who thinks too much.”

Xuan Yan was startled.

Lin Ziran said word by word: “I can’t see Mu Yang anymore, and I don’t want him to see me like this… I just want you to let go, do you understand?”

Xuan Yan’s hand holding Lin Ziran trembled slightly, the pain in the depths of his dark eyes could hardly be suppressed, and his calm facade was on the verge of breaking.

This once most noble and aloof god finally put down his pride and revealed his vulnerable side.

Lin Ziran was a little sad for once.

He couldn’t give him anything, not even stay with him.

Lin Ziran raised his hand to hold Xuan Yan’s shoulder, then suddenly raised his neck and kissed Xuan Yan’s lips. This kiss was neither gentle nor lingering, and even had a hint of anger…

Xuan Yan’s pupils suddenly shrank, and he looked at him in disbelief.

“What I never told you is…” Lin Ziran’s eyes were clear and his voice was soft: “I’m actually very happy that you are still alive…”

Lin Ziran smiled, revealing a nostalgic look: “And don’t forget what I once told you.”

“I don’t expect you to repay me if you’re like this. If you really want to repay me, live longer and it won’t be in vain that I’ve wasted so much food on you.”

Lin Ziran repeated his original words, word by word.

Xuan Yan’s eyes were shaken.

Lin Ziran looked at him and said: “I wasted so much food and made so much food for you. I hope you can live well… So, are you going to let my efforts go to waste now? If I had known this, I would have let you die. I’m too lazy…”

Xuan Yan suddenly inserted a hand into the young man’s hair, lowered his head and kissed him hard. The countless emotions that had nowhere to be expressed seemed to be deeply engraved into each other’s souls through this kiss.

He accepted his demons.

He wanted to do the things that his heart demon did, but he knew he shouldn’t do that.

So he has been suppressing himself.

Because he loves this person, he doesn’t want to hurt him or see him in pain…

But at this moment, he didn’t want to control himself anymore.

He wants to kiss and touch this person, instead of pretending to be polite and distant. He can see him beside himself, but he dare not get close to him at all…

This kiss was slow and long. He gently lifted the young man’s hair and laid him on the couch. After hesitating for a moment, he gently undressed him as if he were treating his most precious treasure.

Lin Ziran did not resist.
………………

Xuan Yan’s movements were very gentle, somewhat similar to the heart demon, yet also somewhat different. Lin Ziran couldn’t tell the difference…

But he knew that this person really loved him.

Xuan Yan hugged Lin Ziran lovingly, picked him up gently, and said with gentle eyes: “I’ll take you to a place.”

Lin Ziran didn’t ask and let Xuan Yan carry him away.

Xuan Yan walked out of the palace gate and came to the garden of Holy Palace.

Lin Ziran has been here several times, and there is nothing special about it…

Xuan Yan waved his hand, and a cave entrance suddenly appeared at a rockery.

Lin Ziran looked at the familiar cave and finally showed a look of shock.

Xuan Yan lowered his eyes and stared at him, saying gently: “It’s not convenient for you to go out now, so I moved the cave over here.”

Lin Ziran: You are awesome.

Xuan Yan walked slowly into the familiar cave, put Lin Ziran on the ground, and sat down beside him.

Everything in the cave had been burned to ashes long ago, but after such a long time, some green sprouts have grown out of the dark ashes, just like this tenacious life, which continues to thrive.

In the middle of the cave is that small black mound of earth.

It was made by Lin Ziran at the time. It was a bit crude and didn’t even have a tombstone. If ordinary people saw it, they wouldn’t know what it was.

Xuan Yan smiled slightly, his tone calm, as if he was telling something from his previous life: “When I was still here, what I looked forward to most was you coming over. My world has no distinction between day and night. For me, the only difference is when you are with me and when you are not…”

I used to feel desperate and miserable, but because I have you, all that pain has become unimportant.

It’s like the whole world has given up on you, and suddenly you find that there is one person who hasn’t given up on you…

So even if life is painful, I still want to live, because there is someone I want to see.

For him, I can endure all the pain.

Xuan Yan lowered his eyes and looked at him, his eyes seemed to have thousands of words, and his voice was tender and gentle: “I actually remember every word you said to me clearly.”

Lin Ziran felt a little heavy-hearted and said: “That’s not the real you. Don’t forget, it was just a brief moment of tribulation for you…”

“No.” Xuan Yan interrupted him.

He gently stroked Lin Ziran’s hair and smiled: “Whether it is just a few decades or tens of thousands of years, I am the one who has experienced it all…”

“Missing you, waiting for you, loving you… it’s all me.”

That was a part of him that he couldn’t let go of.

Because he can’t let go, he develops heart demons.

I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have tried to avoid this…

If I could realize my feelings earlier, I would have found you very early, protect you well, prevent you from any harm, and protect you under my wings…

I clearly have the ability to do these things, but I didn’t do them. Now I deserve what I have to endure.

Lin Ziran fell silent.

【Lin Ziran: Why would he do this…】I was just playing the game, and just wanted the plot to go smoothly, but I never thought about taking the life of the NPC, especially when the NPC looked so realistic…

If possible, I hope you have never loved me.

Lin Ziran opened the light curtain and carefully wrote a note in his mission notes, in bold and red: Don’t pick up people you don’t know. It will hurt others and yourself, remember this!

【System: …】This player actually took notes while playing the game? Is he that serious?!

Lin Ziran turned around and looked at Xuan Yan.

His expression softened, and he said: “But I’m not you… When you saved me, did you ever think… whether I wanted to live?”

Xuan Yan understood what he meant and looked extremely sad.

Lin Ziran’s body twitched. He knew he had another attack. The Two Realms Bead would not stop until it killed him. He was sweating profusely, his chest was heaving violently, his hair was stuck to his forehead, but his dark eyes seemed to be burning with flames.

He smiled at Xuan Yan and said in a hoarse voice: “If you really love me, you should give me a quick death. This is what I really want.”

“Whether it’s destroying the Chiyan Immortal Realm or dragging you to death, neither is what I want.”

“Do you understand?”

Xuan Yan looked at him painfully, his fingers trembling.

I see.

In fact, I have always understood…

Even though fate is so unfair to you, you have never lost your original intention. You have endured a lot that you shouldn’t have endured, but you have never thought of bringing destruction and pain to others.

And this is exactly the way you are that I love…

You give me a way, how can I refuse you again?

Xuan Yan suddenly chuckled, a chuckle that showed relief, and he said: “Okay.”

Lin Ziran finally breathed a sigh of relief and said: “Thank you.”

Xuan Yan leaned over, gently held the young man’s long hair with one hand, and gently pressed his lips against his forehead. His eyes were gentle and affectionate, and he said: “I won’t let you suffer.”

I will give you a rest, and I will protect this Chiyan Immortal Realm, Mu Yang, and everyone you care about…

There is only one thing I probably can’t promise you…

That is I can’t let you leave alone.

………………

Several Holy Palace disciples were patrolling outside the Holy Palace, walking casually and chatting with their companions.

“Have you heard that a very powerful demon cultivator appeared outside, and I think he is Shixiong Mu Yang…”

(Shixiong: Senior brother)

“I also heard that he looks very similar to Shixiong Mu Yang, but how could someone like Shixiong Mu Yang be a demon cultivator…”

“I find it incredible, too.”

“Well… could it be because of Li Ye? Li Ye saved our people, but was almost executed by the elders… It was Shixiong Mu Yang who took the risk and let him go.”

“But Li Ye is a demon cultivator!”

“Ai, what is this called?”

“Even His Majesty’s disciples have been possessed by demons, but His Majesty doesn’t care at all. Do you think His Majesty will also…”

“Hush, what nonsense are you talking about? Do you think you can interfere in the affairs of His Majesty? Maybe that person is not Shixiong Mu Yang at all!”

Everyone quieted down at this point, but once doubts were planted in their hearts, they would begin to waver. If even the supreme Lord was helpless against a demon cultivator and indulged his disciples who betrayed him, then his prestige would inevitably be questioned.

In fact, during this period of time, there were many rumors about Xuan Yan in the Holy Palace.

Your Majesty has closed the Holy Palace and has turned a blind eye to the outside world, which is indeed unsettling.

At this moment, a stream of black light suddenly came from the north at high speed! It was a hundred miles away in a few breaths, and in the blink of an eye it was right in front of them! And after approaching the Holy Palace, the stream of light had no intention of stopping, and actually flew directly over their heads and hit the Holy Palace barrier!

Then they saw a scene they had never seen in their lives…

Someone broke into the Holy Palace without permission and actually broke the barrier and got in!

Several disciples stood there in a daze, and it took them a while to come back to their senses. They panicked and began to send messages to the elders.

Who is it?

How dare they do this?

Don’t care for their life?

Mu Yang was dressed in black and holding the Dust-Clearing Sword. The Dust-Clearing Sword, which was once as transparent as ice crystal, was now as black as black jade. Because it was stained with too much blood, it exuded a fierce and murderous aura.

He pierced the barrier with a sword and arrived in front of the Holy Palace hall in the blink of an eye.

Mu Yang slashed the barrier with his sword, his eyes filled with a crazy and bloodthirsty light, and he shouted, “Open the door!”

The tightly closed palace door actually opened in response!

Mu Yang stared at the man in front of him, his eyes gradually turning red.

During this period of time, he practiced day and night just to be able to kill this person!

He wants to get his Ah Ye back!

Ah Ye can only be his!

Mu Yang didn’t care about life or death at all, he grabbed the sword and advanced to kill without hesitation!

Today, either you die or I die!

Xuan Yan’s eyes were cold, unhurried and calm. He held a silver sword transformed from spiritual power in his hand. The sword body collided with the black Dust-Clearing Sword, and a strong airflow swept around, shattering the ground of the Holy Palace!

Mu Yang’s voice was hoarse and cold: “Where is Li Ye? Where is he?”

Xuan Yan’s dark eyes were filled with silence. He said calmly: “You are too late. He is already dead.”

When Mu Yang heard this, the red in his eyes became more intense, and his face was twisted with pain and anger: “You killed him!”

Xuan Yan exerted force suddenly, forcing Mu Yang to retreat again and again, and looked at him indifferently: “So what?”

“Ahhhhhh, I’m going to kill you!” Mu Yang’s eyes turned bloodshot, dark clouds gathered, thunder shook, and the Dust-Clearing Sword in his hand let out a shrill wail!

Mu Yang has been completely possessed by the demon, and each of his strikes carries the force of thunder!

Xuan Yan only defended but did not attack. He took several steps back, frowning and staring at Mu Yang. Suddenly, he stopped retreating. When Mu Yang attacked again, the silver sword in his hand suddenly turned into a white mist. The Dust-Clearing Sword came straight to his chest without any obstruction! However, Xuan Yan did not leave or dodge, but let the Dust-Clearing Sword pierce his chest.

All this happened in a flash.

It was so fast that even Mu Yang didn’t react…

He looked at the sword in his hand in astonishment, not understanding how he had suddenly succeeded in defeating Xuan Yan…

Xuan Yan looked at Mu Yang, and a faint smile slowly appeared on his lips.

Then his body began to emit a soft white light, and countless surging spiritual powers were absorbed by the Dust-Clearing Sword.

The spiritual power flowed into Mu Yang’s body along the sword, and an unprecedented powerful force filled his body. Mu Yang let out a painful roar, and he suddenly pulled out the sword and knocked Xuan Yan out with one palm!

Xuan Yan’s body fell to the ground like a light piece of paper.

Mu Yang looked at him with cold and suspicious eyes.

Xuan Yan deliberately dispersed his power to let the other party absorb it. He was clearly seeking his own death by doing this…

Originally, he himself should have been the loser.

Why is he like this…

Xuan Yan’s face was pale, but there was a smile in his eyes. He looked up at Mu Yang with a gentle and peaceful look. He said: “Now you are the most powerful.”

Mu Yang was stunned and looked at him in disbelief.

Xuan Yan’s aura quickly weakened, and he knew he was about to die. No one in this world could kill him except himself.

He was attracted by Li Ye, but died at the hands of Mu Yang.

Li Ye was his calamity, and Mu Yang is the one who should bear it.

So that’s it, so that’s how it is…

But this is fine.

This world is too boring, and I have lived too long.

Now I can go and accompany you…

Xuan Yan seemed to have thought of something, and there was tenderness in his eyes. He coughed lightly and said: “So, don’t let him down again.”

After Xuan Yan finished speaking, his body turned into dust and was blown away by the wind.

Nothing is left.

The god who was once supreme eventually fallen.

Mu Yang stared at the sword in his hand absentmindedly.

He killed Xuan Yan just like that?

But why is it so unreal…

His eyes were blank.

He killed Xuanyan, he avenged Ah Ye, he killed Xuanyan, he is the strongest…

But, what about Ah Ye…

Where are you again…

Gone.

Mu Yang saw a strange cave in the garden of Holy Palace, which looked like it was moved from somewhere else.

Then he saw it.

Li Ye lay there quietly.

Mu Yang walked over unsteadily and knelt beside the young man in a daze.

The young man looked calm and gentle, and it seemed that his death was not painful at all. He placed his hands in front of him, with his fingers bent as if he was holding something.

Sorry, I am late.

I should have come earlier…

Sorry……

Mu Yang reached out to hug the young man, but as soon as his fingertips touched the corner of his clothes, the young man’s body turned into a wisp of smoke and dissipated, and the thing in his hand fell to the ground with a ding-dong sound.

It is a black ring.

Mu Yang stared at the ring in a daze.

After a moment, he remembered that this was something he had found in a sword tomb a long time ago. He had searched for a long time before finding a suitable magic weapon for Ah Ye to protect himself, but before he could use it, everything changed…

Everything that happened afterwards caught him off guard.

He gave Ah Ye many things, and this was just a trivial one among them, but until the last moment, you held it in your hands like a treasure.

Mu Yang picked up the ring, and it seemed like something was flowing down the corner of his eyes…

“Ye’er wouldn’t want you to be sad.”

Mu Yang turned his head woodenly and saw Mu Yazhu walking over from the side.

Her expression was gentle, and she said slowly: “This is his fate, even His Majesty can’t save him, so you don’t have to be sad.”

“Before he left, the one he couldn’t let go of the most was you.” Mu Yazhu said: “If you really care about him, don’t let him leave without peace of mind, okay?”

Mu Yang looked at Mu Yazhu, then at the ring on his palm. After a long time, the red in his eyes finally disappeared completely. The Dust-Clearing Sword inserted at his side trembled slightly, and the black color of the sword faded a little bit…

Finally, it turned back to that clean, icy color.

He finally understood why Xuan Yan did that.

He used his life to fulfill his obsession.

Save him from this disaster.

Because of jealousy and pain, he indulged his desires, but Ah Ye was clearly suffering countless times more than him, and he had endured countless times more injustice and torture than him. But even so, Ah Ye did not become a demon. He wanted to protect this world well, and he wanted to protect him well…

But he himself only thinks about how to possess him.

Sorry, I was wrong.

From now on, I will never make you worry or sad again, okay? I will become the person you like…

Mu Yang slowly stood up from the ground.

Holding a long sword, he walked out of the Holy Palace.

Grand Elder Chi Feng and others had been waiting outside for some time. He led many elders and knelt on the ground when they saw Mu Yang coming out, saying: “Welcome Your Majesty.”

Xuan Yan had already issued the imperial edict.

If he dies, the one who inherits his mantle will be the new god and the master of the Holy Palace.

Mu Yang lowered his eyes and looked at everyone.

You really have figured everything out.

Because you know, I will inherit everything from you and protect the Chiyan Immortal Realm on your behalf, because this is also Ah Ye’s hope…

But even if he becomes the strongest, what is the point of having endless years if he can’t even protect the one he loves?

It’s just the same sadness as you.

I finally understood this truth, but it was too late.

Mu Yang clenched the ring in his hand.

Ah Ye…

I know you want me to live well, so I won’t let you down again.

I’m just sorry.

Until the last moment, I didn’t get to tell you once that I love you.