Chapter 1964: Avenging Blood and Settling Grudges
The rampaging Ye Xingchen wiped out the Demon Emperor's army, not even leaving behind a single intact warship.
Zuiji sacrificed himself to the heavens, his power boundless.
Yet even after claiming victory, the Night Emperor could not feel happy.
If he had a choice, he would rather have spared those unforgivable Demon Emperor soldiers in exchange for Xiao Ziji's resurrection.
Or perhaps I should have taken his place.
Given the circumstances at the time, no matter how many times it played out again, Xiao Ziji would have stood in front of Ye Xingchen. It was not only because of the bond between fellow disciples, but also because of the conversation he had overheard while waiting for his junior brother to emerge.
"I don't want our child to lose his father before being born."
"Don't worry. I'll come back alive."
Many disciples in the sect had found partners, but Xiao Ziji had always remained alone. Thus, after hearing his junior brother and junior sister-in-law's conversation, he made up his mind that no matter what dangers arose ahead, he had to protect Ye Xingchen and ensure he returned alive.
Thus.
The reason the two had stood so close was not merely their tacit understanding.
From the very beginning, Xiao Ziji had deliberately been protecting the child's father.
The touching moments and tears came flooding in.
"Ah----------"
Even after slaughtering a million enemies, Ye Xingchen could not suppress the pain in his heart. Only a savage roar could vent it.
"Wuwu!"
Liu Wanshi leaned against Li Luoqiu's shoulder, tears pouring down like rain.
Though she often said inauspicious things, she actually cared deeply about her senior brothers and junior brothers.
At that moment, everyone in the Eternal Sect heard Ye Xingchen's powerless roar. They all lowered