His soul and consciousness traveled across the Worldline, instantly returning to his original body.
Big Brother's hearty laughter still echoed through his soul, but the next moment, the once-unbreakable connection suddenly became faint and elusive.
Shi Tiexin knew that the Pure Land must have exploded.
Black Lord sent a message: "Did Big Brother die a hero's death?"
Shi Tiexin silently nodded to himself.
Scholar Stone also sent a message: "Iron Pillar's will shall be carried on by us."
"Yes." Shi Tiexin said resolutely, "Iron Pillar was the most steadfast, the boldest, the most free-spirited, the wisest, and the bravest among us. He truly taught me what a mature man was, what true Sharp Will was, and how worlds could be alike yet different."
"Now, perhaps he has already fallen silent."
"But our souls are connected, and our essence is one."
"Perhaps he can no longer shield us through the Four Great Channels."
"But his spirit will forever remain within you, me, us, and every future version of me we encounter."
"His unyielding iron bones will also melt into every one of our bones, flowing through every person's sharpness."
"Such was Iron Pillar. Such are you and I."
"We may also encounter all kinds of things. As cultivators, we may one day die in battle without knowing when."
"But we will pass the baton onward, one after another, entrusting all of our pasts, futures, memories, souls, even my Vision System, to those who remain."
"So that every future me will know—"
"My incarnations—"
"Heroes who tower above the world!"
With a swish, Shi Tiexin opened his eyes, his expression resolute. Light gleamed brightly in his eyes, lingering without fading.
The heavenly bell rang another nine times, making Shi Tiexin's innate spiritual aura even more profound and exquisite, firmly capturing Shi Yuhui's