The Professional Rankings, in twelve volumes, each bearing the name of my lord.

Wang Miao risked his life for the cause, so what reason could Song Gua have to disagree?

"Dark Dagger, today you are free! Go! Return to your weapon!!"

At the critical moment, Song Gua crushed the Soul-Devouring Pearl and used the Dark Emperor's power to throw the spirit of the Dark Dagger into the Dark Dagger.

There is no problem with accuracy, or even with time.

In the world of the soul, returning to one's original form is a matter of a single moment.

What's gotten into this wicked bandit? Why has he changed his ways today?

Before the dagger spirit could figure out the problem, he had already returned to the weapon.

After obtaining the spirit, the power of the Dark Dagger was restored to an even more complete state.

Wang Miao's attack sent the golden symbol flying.

No one noticed that a glimmer of light had separated from the golden symbol.

"Splash..."

The colorful space surrounding the golden symbol was shattered, and the entire symbol fell into the sea.

Song Gua immediately jumped into the sea and chased after him.

Song Gua didn't believe that this symbol, which contained the combined power of the twelve ancestors, could be killed so easily.

Seeing Song Gua chase after him, Wang Miao smiled with relief.

"It's a success..."

Covered in wounds, with shattered bones and not a single part of his body intact, Wang Miao fell freely from mid-air towards the sea.

"laugh--"

Yue Sheng flew over at high speed and caught him.

"Wang Miao! Wang Miao!"

Seeing that Wang Miao could not respond, Yue Sheng opened his palm, extended a syringe needle, and stuck it into Wang Miao's chest.

Wang Miao actually opened his eyes.

"Hang in there, Wang Miao! I'll take you to the celestial beings; they can save you!"

"It's beyond saving. I'm a Transcendent, and the resurrection skills of professionals are useless against me. Besides, my body has already been shattered to pieces."

"Don't worry, the people in the heavens have advanced technology. As long as you have consciousness, you can even upload your consciousness and download it back into a mechanical body. Although it's not your own body, it's still considered living."

"No, I cannot live. This is a life-for-life exchange. No matter how I am resurrected, Wan Shousi will never return."

"What, what do you mean?"

Just then, Qian Chongxue caught up and her eyes reddened when she saw Wang Miao in this state.

"So, this is your and Wan Jianyi's plan?"

Wang Miao smiled calmly and nodded slightly.

"Wan Shousi, having no other choice, was upgraded and realized he couldn't escape becoming the best vessel. So, he came up with a daring plan..."

Wan Jianyi didn't find out he had been chosen as a container until he reached level 90.

He actually knew a long time ago.

Among the ten patriarchs of that time, some of them had discussed these matters with him.

Therefore, Wan Jianyi knew more about the Heavenly Destiny God Clan than most people who knew the inside story.

He knew the purpose of the Celestial Race, as well as their methods, and even the three main ways they intended to open dimensions.

At that time, there was also the River of Oblivion. Even after communicating with them, the Ten Ancestors discovered that Wan Jianyi's heart was not with them, and the River of Oblivion could solve the problem.

Unexpectedly, Wan Jianyi outwardly submitted to the Heavenly Mandate God Clan, but inwardly he was secretly carrying out a plan of rebellion.

It was because he understood them that Wan Jianyi knew how terrifying they were.

In order to prevent the other party from discovering his true thoughts, Wan Jianyi pretended to cooperate, but deliberately prolonged his own leveling time.

He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the Chief Investigator, all to avoid further promotions by citing "busy official duties."

It's important to understand that the Celestial God Clan at that time wasn't in a hurry.

Didn't they tell Song Gua?

First, they are very busy.

Secondly, they have a long lifespan.

They don't mind spending a little more time.

So Wan Jianyi kept delaying.

When Wan Jianyi realized that he was unstoppable and was about to become the best vessel for the Tianming God Clan.

With all the information he had, he devised a bold plan.

What if this world ultimately failed to prevent the Celestial Race from opening up dimensions?

He will be the final gatekeeper.

He intends to betray the Celestial Race at the last minute, before they enter the higher-dimensional world!

but.

It's hard.

After becoming a vessel, one's personality and consciousness will gradually merge with the Destiny God Clan.

Note that it is integration, not replacement.

In order to travel throughout the universe, the Celestial Gods must constantly integrate new personalities; this is the price they must pay.

Just as the Dark Artifacts' own personalities are affected after absorbing each new host.

To complete this plan of betraying his allies at the last minute, Wan Jianyi needs an outside helper.

Wang Miao, who is serious about his work, adheres to his principles, keeps his promises, and has a strong will, was ultimately chosen as Wan Jianyi's candidate.

Of course, Wan Jianyi must have told Wang Miao what he was going to do and what the consequences would be.

Wang Miao also hesitated.

But in the end, she agreed.

Their plan began the day Wan Jianyi captured the Soul Cultivator Illusionist.

When Wang Miao stole the dagger, the Special Bureau raided his house but didn't find Wang Miao's daughter. The person who took Wang Miao's daughter away was Wan Jianyi.

Wang Miao explained in general terms the agreement between him and Wan Jianyi.

Qian Chongxue asked, her voice choked with emotion, "And where is he? You became a wanted criminal for him, became homeless, wandered from place to place, and even now... where is he!"

Wang Miao smiled, "You'll see him soon."

Qian Chongxue deflated like a punctured balloon and asked in a low voice, "Was it worth it?"

"It's not a matter of whether it's worth it or not, it's about how it should be..."

Where is your child?

"If our home planet is gone, whose children will survive?"

Qian Chongxue grabbed Wang Miao's bloodied hand.

"Wang Miao..."

"Some things don't need to be said. Thank you for letting me go time and time again these past few days while you were hunting me down."

"I also discovered through my investigation that you and Wan Jianyi seem to be plotting something, so I wanted to see what you were up to. I also know that our superiors are not acting normally."

Wang Miao's vision began to blur.

The life-saving injection Yue Sheng gave him was gradually losing its effectiveness.

This kind of medicine that forcibly prolongs life will not be effective if administered a second time.

"In the face of catastrophe and the extinction of humanity, to contribute my share to the continuation of civilization... that is the spirit of a true man!"

A real man——

When it is so—

Wang Miao's hand, accompanied by a tear from Qian Chongxue, fell from her palm.

Wang Miao died.

The four remaining creatures on the sea witnessed this scene and sang a song for Wang Miao to bid farewell to the brave warrior.

♫The Moon Over Qin and the Passes of Han

♫The Long March has not yet ended.

♫But if the Flying General of Longcheng were here

♫ Do not teach the barbarian horses to cross the Yin Mountains

♫……

♫When discussing love and hate, one cannot be careless; the war drums must beat loud and clear.

With trust, I made a vow: I will endure it.

This fate is like a bridge, with banners fluttering in the wind.

If you want to leave, then please draw your sword immediately and wipe the slate clean.

♫……

At the moment Wang Miao died, the beam of light that had just separated from the golden symbol, which no one had noticed, fell upon Wang Miao.

"Click click click..."

Wang Miao's body crackled and popped, the sound of flesh writhing was chilling.

Qian Chongxue had not yet recovered from her grief when she was suddenly filled with astonishment.

"This is……"

Yue Sheng had no idea what was going on. He only saw Wang Miao's body gradually leave his arms and float in mid-air on its own.

Broken bones are being rebuilt, flesh and blood are being regenerated, Wang Miao is being resurrected?