CHAPTER 110: CHAPTER 110 ’REN NAISER’ EXPOSED

EDITOR: DRAGON BOAT TRANSLATION

May 9th was an important day for Ren Qingqing.

Although school was starting in one day and it wasn’t her birthday, it was the day *Over My Dead Body* finally concluded. This long TV drama, spanning 76 episodes, began updating on April 20th at 9:00 AM and finished in the early hours of May 9th at 3:00 AM.

Except for the first episode, which narrated the events of A.D. 190 and 191, each subsequent episode sequentially told the stories of the Ren Family Cultivators through the seasons of each year, ending in A.D. 266 when the Jin Dynasty was established.

Episodes varied in length. The shortest were like an "instant-noodle" show, fleeting in mere minutes and ending with the "Ren Family Descendants" seen cultivating at home. The longer ones were comparable to feature films; for example, episode 75 could have stood alone as a martial arts fantasy action movie in theaters.

Produced by ’Ren Naiser,’ it’s always top quality. Each episode was either packed with humor or so tightly paced that viewers lost track of time, watching one after another without realizing it. Its narrative pacing was already being studied and analyzed as a classic work in film academies.

In fact, during episode 75, which covered the year A.D. 265, Ren Qingqing had already subtly sensed that the TV series was approaching its end. The two-hour episode that aired at 9:00 PM last night had Ren Qingqing exclaiming in delight, thrilled from her little toes to her ponytail.

The Ren Family Cultivators—plagued by their bloodline’s curse and shackles, having lost countless kin over generations while still steadfastly adhering to their belief in slaying monsters and demons—finally erupted.

Faced with what could be called the strongest group of Ghost Soldiers from the Great Han’s formidable army, even when confronting an enemy force that vastly outnumbered them and numerous contemporary Ghost Generals, the Ren Family Cultivators didn’t falter. With a breath of immortal energy, aided by a sliver of moonlight, they boldly clashed with tens of thousands of Shu Han Heroic Spirits!

However, as powerful as they were, the Ren Family Cultivators were still human.

Amidst the enemy’s overwhelming human-wave tactics, their protective Spells continuously shattered. Even Ren Han, the Sixth Generation Family Head of the Ren Family—a stubborn youth who had been cultivating since he was eight and had never let his back touch the ground—perished when the Ghost Generals broke his Spell.

But as Ren Han fell, the phantom of a young man supported his body.

It was Ren Han’s biological father, Ren Pingsheng.

Ren Qingqing remembered him because he had fallen in love with a Spirit. Ren Han was the fruit of their love, conceived through a Spiritual Exchange. Later, Ren Pingsheng became the fifth-generation Family Head, while the Spirit fell into a slumber due to the Spiritual Exchange, only to reappear centuries later. By that time, Ren Pingsheng’s name had been completely forgotten.

"Twenty springs and autumns have passed; in my life, I, Pingsheng, regret only one person. Mother... I have not failed our family name."

The following segment brought tears to Ren Qingqing’s eyes. Deceased Ren Family Cultivators materialized from the lands where they had lived, loved, and ultimately died. They lifted the dying Ren Family Cultivators, becoming the strength that allowed them to keep fighting.

These departed souls were all young men and women. They had begun their cultivation in naivety and, as they matured, were expected to slay Demons and Ghosts much larger than themselves. They lived bright and vibrant lives for just over two decades, ultimately dying in the arms of their kin.

When Ren Ying, who bore a resemblance to Ren Qingqing, said, "Ah... I actually wanted to be cherished like a girl, too..." Ren Qingqing completely broke down in tears.

She truly believed that, two thousand years ago, there really was someone who looked like her, someone who, despite a frail body, shouldered such a heavy responsibility.

"Descendants of the Ren Family, you carry the heaviest Destiny in this world, entwined with the most desperate shackles. Love, friendship, future, Hope... these wonderful things do not belong to us."

"We possess the most powerful Force, yet we are destined to walk the most sorrowful path."

"You will resent me, resent this surname, resent this family, resent this Destiny... but no matter what..."

"Please, step over my dead body and advance."

As the first-generation Family Head, Ren Woxing, helped up the Sixth Generation Family Head, Ren Han, his words rang out once more. This exchange, spanning seventy years, brought the drama’s plot to its ultimate climax.

When all the Shu Han Heroic Spirits were guided to salvation, only Ren Han remained, along with a few children and teenagers who had not participated in the battle and had stayed with the family. Ren Han looked back, seeing only himself left in the world, just as Ren Woxing had once looked back at the Ren Family.

Perhaps this was why the TV series became a sensation without any promotion.

The rise and fall of a Cultivator Family.

The joys and sorrows of a group of young men and women.

People of all ages have fantasized about being young, wielding a Broken Sword, and burning with passion as they set out to slay dragons. *Over My Dead Body* struck a chord with the grand, youthful fantasies buried deep within everyone’s heart.

After watching 75 episodes, Ren Qingqing had a hunch the TV series was ending. She went online to chat with fellow fans, discussing the explosive plot of episode 75 while anxiously awaiting the 3:00 AM update.

When episode 76 was released, Ren Qingqing immediately clicked to watch. To her surprise, it was very short.

It only showed Ren Han entering Luoyang at night, moving as if through an empty realm. He left behind a bamboo slip inscribed with the "Cutting All Ties with Heaven and Earth" Spell and then quietly departed.

The next day, Emperor Wu of Jin, Sima Yan, found the bamboo slip Ren Han had left. He immediately ordered the Imperial Palace to be put under strict lockdown and secluded himself for three days and nights to study "Cutting All Ties with Heaven and Earth."

In the darkened room, this founding Emperor, who had usurped the Wei throne and established his dynasty illegitimately, said in a low voice,

"The Spell is real. If implemented, it can sever the Spirit Vein, greatly benefiting the state by preventing people from using Force to break laws. It could protect our Sima Clan for a thousand autumns."

"However, it will alienate the great clans."

"If I enact this Spell, even I would end up being torn apart and devoured by the other wolfish great clans."

In the darkened room, a flicker of flame ignited, consuming the historical bamboo slip. The sight of Sima Yan’s cold face became the final scene of the TV series.

Seeing a large "Season One Complete" notice at 3:00 AM, Ren Qingqing was dumbfounded.

What on earth happened to the Ren Family? Could they break the bloodline curse? Sima Yan clearly hadn’t implemented "Cutting All Ties with Heaven and Earth," so the Spirit Vein remained. Did this mean the Ren Family had to continue bearing the Despair rooted deep within their bloodline? And most importantly—when will season two be released?!

May 9th was also a very important day for Ren Suo.

He had just woken up when Yu Kuangtu called.

Yu Kuangtu said, "I guess you don’t know yet, *Over My Dead Body* has ended. Just as you predicted, the TV series concluded after Sima Yan seized power from the Wei. As of 9:00 AM, ’Ren Naiser’ still hasn’t uploaded a new video."

Ren Suo replied, "...Alright, I actually didn’t know. What is it? Do you need me to analyze something else?"

"I wanted to ask if you’d be willing to become a Special Consultant for the ’Ren Naiser Investigation Team’."

Ren Suo paused. "...Hmm?"

Yu Kuangtu continued, "In the last episode of *Over My Dead Body*, ’Ren Naiser’ finally slipped up! After verification by the Lian River Countermeasure Bureau and Sky Capital, we’ve preliminarily confirmed ’Ren Naiser’s’ identity!"

Ren Suo, with a deadpan expression, said, "Really!? You guys are amazing!"