Fairy, you call this repaying a debt of gratitude?

The wind and snow howled, and the world was desolate.

Shen Wei knew that ordinary methods could never defeat Xie Lingran's desperate move!

The only way to break this deadlock is to put ourselves in a do-or-die situation.

The last trace of hesitation in his eyes vanished completely, revealing a resolute determination.

He completely emptied his mind, letting the demonic dragon seed roaring in his heart release its malevolent energy, seeping into his flesh and filling every inch of his body.

At this moment, he was no longer passively controlling the power of the evil dragon, but completely merging with its original essence, becoming one with it.

Nobody knows what will happen.

He doesn't care or concern himself.

boom--!

The extremely dark aura soared into the sky and pierced the sun, meeting the dazzling light that was impossible to look directly at, and was in no way weaker!

Blood-red dragon patterns grew wildly all over Shen Wei's body, covering his face, neck, and arms. His originally clear eyes turned into dark dragon pupils, and his aura became violent and volatile.

He was nothing but flesh and blood, yet he perfectly bore the power of the evil dragon.

However, this perfection comes at a price.

He could feel his physical meridians being constantly struck by something, which did indeed bring about an extreme surge in his combat power.

But at this moment, he didn't want to think about it anymore, nor could he.

In the next instant, he rode the wind against the current, wielding his sword to directly confront the emperor's illusory figure!

Seeing this, Xie Lingran sneered, seemingly mocking his overestimation of his abilities!

"This carries the royal legacy of my family for generations, the last safeguard left to me by my Xie family ancestors. How could someone as lowly as you possibly withstand it?"

"Even if you are born of a dragon!"

Shen Wei's speed was not affected in the slightest by Xie Lingran's words; he simply raised his sword and slashed forward recklessly!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The black and red sword light clashed wildly with the golden imperial sword, the roar was deafening, and the entire snow peak was cracking and trembling!

Shen Wei, with his fearless fighting style, forced the golden light barrier of the emperor's phantom to tremble and the golden light to dim.

He launched a fierce attack, breaking through Xie Lingran's several imperial defenses and dismantling them layer by layer. However, the imperial technique ultimately carried a century of fortune and had a vast and boundless foundation.

After several fierce battles, the situation reached a complete stalemate.

Because Shen Wei was already exhausted and his life was nearing its end.

"I've said it before, all your struggles are just overestimating your own abilities."

Although Xie Lingran was also seriously injured, she was much better off than Shen Wei, who was covered in wounds.

The price of complete integration was too terrible. Shen Wei's soul was on the verge of collapse, and his physical body was gradually showing signs of being unable to withstand that power. Even more serious was that he could feel his own existence becoming weaker and weaker.

He was able to suppress the emperor's phantom by sheer willpower, but he was powerless to deliver the final, decisive blow.

Just one blow away.

Just one final blow is needed to shatter the Emperor's Shadow and end this fateful duel.

But his strength had been completely exhausted.

High in the sky, Xie Lingran noticed the other party's decline and a look of joy appeared on her face.

He endured the backlash and injuries, unwilling to give Shen Wei even a chance to catch his breath.

He manipulated the illusory image of the emperor to gather his power once more. The golden imperial sword gathered the remaining imperial fortune, and its pressure surged, determined to ruthlessly cut down the exhausted Shen Wei!

"die!"

The overwhelming force of the killing blow will leave no chance of survival after this strike.

Gu Lengyue, standing to the side, was ashen-faced as she watched the giant golden sword fall toward Shen Wei.

Meanwhile, Gu Hanfeng, who was in the distance, was filled with a turbulent thought.

Shen Wei absolutely cannot die!

At the very least, he cannot die at Xie Lingran's hands.

His obsession for half his life was all about reviving his junior sister.

Driven by this sliver of hope, he endured hardship, tirelessly pursued his goals, and willingly entered the fray, immersing himself in the chaos and bloodshed of the world.

But after witnessing Xie Lingran's obsession with restoring the Great Chen Dynasty at all costs, he suddenly realized that he and Xie Lingran were also entangled in obsession.

His long-cherished wish to revive his junior sister can only be realized by relying on the evil dragon aura within Shen Wei.

Defying fate will ultimately bring divine punishment; the dead can never be brought back to life.

That's what everyone says to him.

But he persisted down that dark path.

But now, for the first time, Gu Hanfeng felt a sense of unease.

What if this path was wrong from the start?

What if the old man was deliberately deceiving and taking advantage of him from beginning to end?

......

If that's the case, then Shen Wei should also live on. He is the only one who can end this conflict and lead Gu Lengyue out of her misery.

Endless wind and snow poured into his clothes, and in a daze, he saw his junior sister, a woman who would forever remain gentle and kind in his memory:

However, at that moment, she was enveloped in black mist, and she stuffed an undelivered letter into his arms, each word filled with tears and blood, softly entrusting him with these words:

"Senior brother... I don't ask for anything. For the rest of my life, I only wish that you and Leng Yue can live well."

Live well.

These simple five words actually brought tears to Gu Hanfeng's eyes.

He suddenly saw everything clearly.

......

If Xie Lingran wins today and the Great Chen Dynasty is restored, Gu Lengyue, as the only person who still has the bloodline of the previous dynasty, will be forever bound to the power struggles and chaos of the court.

She should have lived a peaceful and carefree life, but instead she was plunged into the cause of restoring her country and endless struggles, never finding peace for the rest of her life.

This is not the ending his junior sister wanted, nor is it the future he desired.

The junior sister's last words of advice were clearly for Gu Lengyue to stay away from conflict and live a peaceful and smooth life.

At this thought, all the obsession in Gu Hanfeng's eyes vanished, leaving only a calm and resolute expression.

He looked up at Shen Wei, who was on the verge of death in the wind and snow, and then at Gu Lengyue, who was pale and filled with despair. A faint smile of relief slowly appeared on his lips.

Since my long-cherished wish is impossible to fulfill, let me do what I can...

He wanted to end this conflict and wanted Gu Lengyue to live a peaceful and happy life, instead of becoming a puppet and a tool for Xie Lingran to fulfill his own greed.

The next moment, Gu Hanfeng no longer hesitated.

Weakened, he slowly sat up, closed his eyes and concentrated, deliberately dissipating all the spiritual power in his body, shattering the foundation of his cultivation that he had painstakingly cultivated for decades.

He knew that the evil dragon was born from slaughter and devouring all things, and it was most fond of the origin of living beings and the essence of cultivators.

"Then I will use myself as nourishment to replenish your depleted dragon power!"

Om-!

A gentle yet resolute white light emanated from Gu Hanfeng's body. His physical body, meridians, cultivation, and soul were all transformed into pure and boundless primordial spiritual power, flowing like a galaxy pouring down and resolutely converging into the depths of Shen Wei's body.

The originally withered and lifeless evil dragon was instantly revitalized after devouring Gu Hanfeng's divine soul essence.

His depleted fighting strength was instantly restored at this moment!

"Gu Hanfeng...?"

Shen Wei was greatly shocked. Sensing the source of the power, he looked to the side and saw Gu Hanfeng's figure gradually becoming transparent and dissipating in the wind and snow, completely merging into his body.

Although he didn't know why he did this, now was not the time to think about these things. He wanted to use the power that Gu Hanfeng had given him to bring this all to a close!

Gu Lengyue stood there, stunned and cold, tears silently streaming down her face, blurring her vision.

Gu Hanfeng's shattered, illusory soul looked at Gu Lengyue one last time, murmuring silently, fulfilling a promise he made many years ago.

"Leng Yue, now you can finally live the life you want."

Suddenly, the snow fell even heavier, and a gust of wind blew by, as if something had vanished.

From then on, there was no more Gu Hanfeng in this world.

High in the sky, Xie Lingran's expression changed drastically, her face filled with disbelief!

He watched as Shen Wei's nearly depleted power suddenly surged, and the originally dim blood-red dragon patterns shone brightly once more.

"Why! All of you are trying to stop my grand plan!!"

Xie Lingran roared in despair, frantically urging the Emperor Sword to deliver the fatal blow, but it was already too late.

Shen Wei's spiritual energy was at its peak, and his fighting spirit was overwhelming. He raised his hand and tightly gripped the trembling "Shadowless," and the dormant sharpness in his eyes returned completely.

The power of this final blow has been fully replenished!

"Return to Emptiness: Sword Shadow!"

He raised his sword to the sky, gathering the complete evil dragon's essence and the immense power of Gu Hanfeng's self-sacrifice, accumulating a black-gold giant sword. Its astonishing power and size were enough to rival Xie Lingran's Emperor Sword!

This sword will shatter the golden light that fills the sky, and shatter the destiny of thousands of years ago!

The next moment, the ultimate giant sword, shrouded in darkness and blood, burst forth from the sky, traversing the heavens and the earth!