A Curse Called Longevity

[Pyramid Summit, Altar Plaza]

The instant Tiandao's Vector Light Blade struck the ancient tree's trunk, it was like a sharp blade slicing through silk. There was no earth-shattering crash as expected, only a soft rip.

The next second, golden vector energy spread wildly along the grain of the trunk, tearing apart the Law Tree that supported Libra Palace's domain from within.

Boom!

The ancient tree snapped in the middle. Its upper half, carrying golden chrysanthemums and rose petals, came crashing down against the altar plaza's stone walls, kicking up dust that filled the sky.

With the ancient tree gravely damaged, the entire pyramid began to quake violently. Spiderweb cracks spread across the stone walls, and dark green sap seeped from the fissures, as though the ancient structure itself were weeping.

Libra Palace let out a shrill scream. The Law Core in his chest shattered completely, and pale violet energy sprayed from his wound.

The Vine Wings behind him lost their support and dissolved into countless motes of light. His tailcoat was soaked through with blood, and he collapsed limply to the ground, the majesty in his eyes fading into a daze.

He could feel his connection to Longevity Island rapidly breaking apart.

Yet unexpectedly, Libra Palace felt neither anger nor unwillingness toward the approaching "death." There was only boundless calm.

After all, similar situations had occurred countless times since the day he first gained consciousness.

As an existence born from the "manifestation of laws," Libra Palace · Exchange was destined to be "immortal."

But just like the two things he valued most—"vitality" and "memories"—

Although the newly born "Libra Palace" possessed the same abilities as him, it would not inherit the memories of this lifetime.

And without "memories," even if life blossomed anew, it was no different from "death" to