Long Chen walked up to Liu Changtian and Liu Xihua, only to be blocked by a flickering flame—their life flame.0

This flame was barely clinging on. A single touch would probably snuff it out and kill both of them.0

Liu Ruyan and the others wept harder than ever as they gazed through the flickering flame. They wished they could sacrifice their own lives to save them.0

Liu Minghao and the other disciples dropped to their knees, sobbing uncontrollably. They couldn’t accept this ending.0

“Children, don’t cry,” Liu Changtian said gently. “I am proud of you. Even though you disobeyed orders this time, I don’t blame you. I’m truly gratified. Children who only follow orders can never grow into true adults.”2

For the first time in their lives, they saw him smile.0

“Sovereign Lord…”0

Liu Minghao clenched his fists, overwhelmed with helplessness. All he could do was watch them die.0

“Sorry.”0

Liu Changtian turned to Long Chen and spoke—only to realize Long Chen had spoken the same word at the same time. The two were...0