What does it mean that they all lived with lifelong regrets?

The man's smile disgusted Xie Jiexue: "Sword Master, what's wrong with you? What's this...?"

But in an instant, the man's gaze froze.

Behind Xie Jiexue, the Supreme Frost rose against the wind.

Ten zhang, a hundred zhang, a thousand zhang, ten thousand zhang...

Ultimately, Supreme Frost transformed into a giant sword that stretched across the sky above the city.

Around the sword, the gale seemed to be gripped by an invisible giant hand, twisting and rising wildly.

If anyone could see the satellite cloud image right now, they would be greatly shocked.

In the center of the capital, within a radius of several kilometers, a rapidly rotating, low-temperature cyclone core has formed.

The city's alarms went off.

"Attention all citizens! Attention all citizens! Extreme weather activity has been detected over the city's central urban area. All personnel are requested to immediately seek shelter in the nearest underground bunker or sturdy building. Repeat..."

But before the alarm could finish, the entire city began to shake violently.

Xie Jiexue stretched out his hand, and the tip of his sword moved down slightly, locking onto the person.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Sword Master, what are you doing...?"

The sound of swords rang out.

Then, a gust of cold wind swept by, turning the person into dust.

Xie Jiexue utterly loathed him.

So much so that she was unwilling to say more—especially at this time.

But facing the terrified gazes of tens of millions in the city, the sword did not dissipate; instead, it drooped even lower.

The wind subsided.

......

On the large screen of the makeshift emergency command center.

The original separate surveillance footage from various areas was integrated with a single click, leaving only the largest screen.

Given the current situation, monitoring other parts of the city is unnecessary.

If this isn't handled properly, we'll all die here.

Various parameters flashed on the screen—

Estimated mass, energy fluctuation range, kill radius, impact force...

The highest-ranking official here waved wearily.

"Turn it off, it's pointless to watch it."

"Has reinforcement arrived?"

The secretary trembled slightly.

"No, all the reincarnators, knowing they would be facing this sword, all refused outright."

Nobody wants to die.

"And..." the secretary paused before speaking.

"All the reincarnators belonging to the Supreme Sword Sect are rushing this way. They say they want to live and die with the Sword Master."

"Of course, they might just be making a statement..."

The official waved his hand: "Even if they're just making a statement, so what?"

"They can stand up, but our people can't. That's the reality."

He took a deep breath.

"Connect me to the Sword Sect's liaison, the one who met the Sword Master a while ago."

"There's no other way now."

......

"Sword Master."

Under the lock of Supreme Frost, Lin Xi, who had previously visited Xie Jiexue, bowed slightly.

Lin Xi clasped her hands in a fist salute to Xie Jiexue: "Sword Master, is there anything we can do?"

Xie Jiexue remained silent.

The Supreme Frost still floated in the air, its surface radiating even more cold light.

The heavy chill accumulated, beginning to recharge it.

The sword intent swept across the ground inch by inch, causing everyone who sensed it to feel a tightness in their heart.

Xie Jiexue's red eyes were bright and sparkling, seemingly dripping blood.

"You've come to persuade me."

Lin Xi admitted, "Yes, Sword Master."

"But the government here agrees that if you can quell your anger, the Sword Sect can establish itself independently without relying on the local university."

"That's why I'm willing to come and persuade you. After all, you are the Sword Master, and establishing a sect requires your consent."

Lin Xi added, "The Sword Master is the symbol of the Sword Sect, and the members of the Sword Sect will live and die with the Sword Master."

"If you really want to take action, we will support you, and the Sword Sect will be rebuilt on new soil."

"That's good too. As long as you, Sword Master, are well, the Sword Sect will always exist."

She even bowed humbly: "It was you, Sword Master, who showed others the power of the Sword Sect."

Xie Jiexue took a deep breath, feeling increasingly agitated.

She had no desire to rebuild the Sword Sect; she didn't think it had anything to do with her.

Lin Wuhua is dead. She is still nominally the Sword Master, but that's only because the Sword Sect still retains their memories.

But Lin Xi spoke up again.

"Sword Master, you are all too lonely. The government here is really making you uncomfortable."

"Perhaps the rebuilt Sword Sect can help you with what you want to do."

"You have demonstrated your deterrent power; the rest is up to us."

Xie Jiexue: "..."

At some point, Tai Shang Han Shuang disappeared from the sky.

"Okay," she said.

"Tell them that if they continue to shirk responsibility or try to pass themselves off as competent people, they shouldn't blame me anymore."

......

In a simulated world.

Xie Jiexue stood silently in front of Lin Wuhua's bed, not uttering a single word.

At this moment, Lin Wuhua was almost unrecognizable to her.

Originally, Lin Wuhua had a very well-proportioned figure, exuding the vitality unique to young people.

But at this moment, Lin Wuhua was emaciated, his face was as pale as paper, his lips were bloodless, and even breathing seemed difficult, like an empty shell.

To describe it, it's like a dead person.

That doesn't quite seem right either?

From the perspective of a cultivator, he was no different from a dead man.

After all, for a cultivator, having all their magical power dissipated, their sword bones shattered, and most of their meridians damaged, is truly no different from death.

Furthermore, Lin Wuhua's lifespan is unlikely to exceed twenty years.

But even when faced with Xie Jiexue, who was speechless, Lin Wuhua still had the energy to joke.

"Why is your face even whiter than mine?"

Xie Jiexue: "You..."

She wanted to say something, to make a joke, but she felt a pain in her chest.

The new sword bone in her chest was warming her, but it made her feel like her heart was burning.

So in the end, she didn't say anything.

The touch on her head woke her up.

Xie Jiexue covered her head and saw Lin Wuhua's outstretched hand.

He held the sword manual in one hand and reached out with the other to touch her head.

Xie Jiexue withdrew her hand, unwilling to look at him.

She didn't know how to face him, even though she was right in front of him.

Finally, she could only say weakly, "I'm sorry."

"No, this is my own choice," Lin Wuhua said.

He repeated what the elders had already told Xie Jiexue: Lin Liyu's actions were not entirely for her sake, but partly for Lin Wuhua's own cultivation.

The sword bone was an obstacle for Lin Wuhua, so he wanted to shatter it. Xie Jiexue needed it, so he gave it to her.

It's very simple logic, but....

Xie Jiexue couldn't listen anymore.

"Did you ask me, Lin Wuhua?"

In the end, she couldn't control herself in front of Lin Wuhua.

Large drops of tears fell to the ground.

"Did you even consider my feelings when you made this decision on your own?"

Lin Wuhua remained silent for a moment, then said, "It's better for two to live than for one to live and one to die."

Xie Jiexue remained silent, feeling a profound sense of sorrow.

She raised her hand and touched her chest.

The sword bone in his chest provided a solid response.

Xie Jiexue then realized once again that his bones and blood flowed within the sword's core.

Instead of feeling warm, the bones and blood made her feel a heavy, almost sacrilegious feeling.

But Xie Jiexue couldn't say a word more.

That's the way things are; Lin Wuhua wouldn't just watch her die.

If it were Xie Jiexue, she would definitely do the same.

Lin Wuhua didn't trade his life for hers; instead, he saved her by giving her something he didn't want.

Therefore, Xie Jiexue even had to express her gratitude—it was indeed a very heavy favor—so heavy that she could never repay it in this lifetime.

Xie Jiexue stood up.

"Alright, I'm leaving now, Wuhua."

"...You must take good care of yourself."