In the delivery room, Lin Zitong, having just survived a life-and-death ordeal, felt that it was all worth it upon seeing the two adorable children in the swaddling clothes.
After consuming a pill specially refined by Old Jin, Lin Zitong's complexion was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. With a few more minutes of rest, she would even be able to walk.
However, Lin Zitong's heart was still worried about the situation outside. She called for Lian He and asked,
"Lian He, how are things outside?"
Lian He lowered her head and replied, "It doesn't seem very optimistic."
"Not very optimistic?" Lin Zitong's heart skipped a beat, and she almost got out of bed, but Lian He gently pushed her back.
Lian He continued, "Everyone worked together to kill Jiang Wuya once, only to discover that it was merely a clone of Jiang Wuya. Jiang Wuya has now merged with the death qi of the Divine Peach Tree and is hovering above West Lake. The General has activated the defense formation of the Civil Teachings stronghold, temporarily blocking Jiang Wuya outside."
Using the defense formation was only a temporary measure, not a long-term solution. Jiang Wuya would soon break through the formation, and then everyone within the Civil Teachings would be in grave danger.
"Miss!"
At this moment, Tao Hua Ying pushed open the door and entered, hesitating to speak.
Lin Zitong said softly, "Just say what you have to say." Da Feng Xiao Shuo Wang
"Young Master just came by, took one look from outside the door, and then turned to leave." Tao Hua Ying's expression was worried, clearly guessing what Yan Shouyi intended to do.
"He..."
With Lin Zitong's intelligence, she couldn't possibly not know what Yan Shouyi intended to do. However, she hadn't expected Yan Shouyi to not intend to see her for a final farewell.
Was he afraid she wouldn't be able to accept it?
No, he was more worried that she would follow him to death, wasn't he?
Lin Zitong could no longer stay in the delivery room. She got up, threw on a robe, and said to Lian He and Tao Hua Ying, "Take the children and come out with me!"
"Miss..."
"This is my command!"
Lin Zitong was more serious and determined than ever before. The two women dared not refuse. They could only wrap the children's swaddling clothes tighter and hold them carefully.
They followed Lin Zitong out of the delivery room. As soon as the door was pushed open, Lin Ruofu eagerly rushed forward,
"Girl, why are you out here! It's windy outside, and you're weak now, you could easily catch a cold."
Lin Zitong shook her head, "At a time of life and death, how can I care about such things!"
She then went to Yan Chou, saw his red-rimmed eyes and dejected expression, which further confirmed her guess.
"Dad," Lin Zitong asked tremulously, "what is Shouyi going to do?"
Yan Chou lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Beneath the Civil Teachings stronghold lies a massive Nine Dragon Qi Dissipation Array. If everyone sacrifices themselves, it will be enough to defeat Jiang Wuya."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zitong felt a wave of dizziness. If Lin Ruofu hadn't supported her, she would have fainted.
"Dad, do you know about this too?" Lin Zitong asked Lin Ruofu. "No... you must know..."
Lin Ruofu's expression was one of pained reluctance, "If not for this, how could your life have been saved?"
"But if Da Shazi dies, what meaning is there in my living!!"
In a fit of anger, Lin Zitong pushed Lin Ruofu away and quickly rushed out of the courtyard.
Lin Ruofu couldn't catch up to Lin Zitong and could only ask Tao Hua Ying and Lian He to chase after her.
Watching his daughter's disappearing back, Lin Ruofu's heart was as if sliced by a knife. He walked to Yan Chou's side, his expression sorrowful, "The most painful thing in the world is for an elder to see off a younger generation. Are you truly going to sacrifice Shouyi?"
"Shouyi's sacrifice is fated, and all I can do is leave before him."
Yan Chou sighed deeply and said silently, "Twenty years have passed. It's time for me to repay my debt."
...
"Chairman Yan is back!"
"Chairman Yan, what should we do next!"
"Fight or surrender, give us a definite answer!"
Upon seeing Yan Shouyi return, everyone could no longer contain their anxiety and bombarded Yan Shouyi with questions.
Yan Shouyi slowly walked through the crowd to the side of West Lake and looked up at the defense formation that was about to shatter.
"If Jiang Wuya succeeds, the world will be plunged into darkness. We can endure a prolonged existence, but can we bear to see our children live in such a time?"
Yan Shouyi muttered to himself, "I am unwilling. Therefore, even at the cost of my life, I will create a perfect world for future generations!!"
Everyone fell silent.
Listening to Yan Shouyi's words, it seemed he had not given up.
He still intended to persevere...
But some had already faltered...
"A dead man faces the sky; this young master Long Feicheng has never sought attention in his life. This time, let me be the one to step forward!"
Suddenly, a Zanpakuto shot into the sky and floated above everyone's heads.
Long Feicheng's figure slowly appeared. He stood proudly in the air, truly possessing a trace of the grandeur of General Xie Qingcang from those years.
"Brother Yan!"
Long Feicheng smiled at Yan Shouyi and called out, "The thing I regret most in this life is following you!... If it weren't for you, I'd still be a small-time street punk. Things like sacrificing oneself for righteousness would definitely not be my turn!!"
Then, he took a trembling breath and said with red-rimmed eyes, "The thing I regret least in this life is also following you. You made me feel the warmth of family again and let me know that I am not alone in this world. You will always be my good brother."
Yan Shouyi looked at Long Feicheng, his eyes also uncontrollably reddening. He clenched his fists and pounded his chest.
"Good brother!"
Long Feicheng nodded slightly, "Good brother!"
Good brother, brothers for eternity!
Now, your good brother will take the lead.
Long Feicheng spread his arms, and at the same time, the Nine Dragon Qi Dissipation Array of the Civil Teachings stronghold was activated!!
As nine dragon roars sounded, nine black dragons emerged from the surroundings of West Lake. Chains connected each black dragon, and these chains formed the array!
Those within the array all felt a tremor.
It seemed that as long as they threw themselves into West Lake, they would become part of the nine black dragons, providing power to the array – power to fight against Jiang Wuya!
Bang!!!
With a deafening roar, the defense formation that enveloped the Civil Teachings stronghold shattered. Jiang Wuya's maniacal laughter echoed,
"The formation is broken, all of you shall die!!!"
The next second, a ripple of green water spread across West Lake, and a black dragon shot out, biting down on Jiang Wuya's body!!
Jiang Wuya's face changed drastically, "Nine Dragon Qi Dissipation Array? Yan Shouyi, are you truly going to fight me to the death?!"
He clearly knew the power of the Nine Dragon Qi Dissipation Array and, more importantly, its source of power – sacrificing one's life.
The emergence of a black dragon meant someone had sacrificed themselves.
But Long Feicheng was still floating in the air. The first person to sacrifice was not him!
On the ground, Yan Shouyi's eyes were filled with tears.
He knew his father had already thrown himself into West Lake.