Life surged anew in Tang Zijing's body as molten lava-like feathers engulfed him, ominous runes sprawled across his face, and colossal wings burst free from his back, stirring a tempest!

Divine Servant Transformation!

Against his will, he had transformed into a Divine Servant once more!

No, his vessel had burned out, his life had reached its end.

Yet Kui refused to let him die, manipulating him for annihilation!

Nothing short of using the Summoning Technique and secret medicine again could stop him!

"How could this be..."

Tang Ling's beautiful eyes, just ignited with hope, were extinguished by the wind and snow, turning as pale as paper.

Gu Jianlin held him, raised a hand to his face, about to undergo Ancient God Transformation.

At that moment, a terrifying voice boomed from the heavens above.

"Kill them!"

It was a command from the Ancient Ancestors, an unassailable divine decree for a Divine Servant!

Tang Zijing picked up the broken sword, his terrifying momentum erupted like a volcano, roaring aloud.

Scorching winds howled as if from the depths of Hell, carrying sizzling sands and stones, and the soaring sword momentum seemed akin to divine retribution, nearing the threshold of Holy Land Level!

Tang Ling wanted to turn back, but was pulled back.

Gu Jianlin shielded her behind him, his eyes burning with resplendent gold!

Yet in the final moment, Tang Zijing's eyes reddened with furious strands, his veins surfaced as if about to burst, raising his head to roar angrily.

"I..."

He grasped the broken sword with both hands, piercing his heart abruptly: "--- refuse!"

Bang!

Sword Qi erupted, fully penetrating his heart.

In this moment, the world seemed to plunge into stillness, only the snowstorm howling over the desolate Ice Sea.

High above in the firmament, even the projection of Kui seemed to show a flicker of action.

For at the brink of death, this man resisted the spiritual manipulation of a God with his own will.

Tang Zijing, fierce like a vajra, angry and grim.

His voice pierced through the storm, seemingly echoing in the high heavens.

It couldn't help but stir one's heart.

He... transcended himself.

Even, transcended the divine.

Gu Jianlin and Tang Ling were both stunned, as immense dignity enveloped them.

The man before them aged rapidly, yet stood tall.

"The Stairway to Immortality lies at the end of the volcanic path, one must complete this journey to survive."

Tang Zijing spoke softly: "Otherwise, all would be in vain."

In the end, his gaze grew gentle again, glancing first at the young boy, then finally resting on the girl.

Gu Jianlin released the girl from his grip.

Tang Ling resolutely ran towards the terrifying, menacing old man.

"Such is life, life and death follow natural laws, no one can accompany you forever. I've lived over a century, and I am weary; it's time to depart. I'm sorry I couldn't give you a happy childhood, but I hope my actions bring you a bright future."

He spoke softly, "Since you've grown, learn to be stronger. Living is a solitary affair, but you'll encounter various people who will accompany you through life. Like me, like... him."

The final words were barely a whisper, dissolving into the wind and snow.

Tang Ling finally reached the old man, tightly embraced him.

For a fleeting moment, Tang Zijing displayed a serene and satisfied smile, then disintegrated into ashes.

"I am Tang Zijing, the Guardian of the Human World. I once saved the world, and committed irrevocable mistakes. Now I die with both sin and honor, without regrets."

Tang Ling's final embrace held only ashes blown away by the wind.

The ashes swirled in the wind, drifting towards the sky.

Scattering across the earth.

Tang Ling bowed her head, cradling a handful of ash, her consciousness a blank gray, the world silent as death.

It was as if she had fallen into Hell, looking skyward as she collapsed.

With a thud.

She collided into a somewhat cold yet firm embrace.

Gu Jianlin held her, looking up at the God in the heavens, flames blazing fiercely within his eyes.

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