But at this very moment, when every problem had already been resolved, what Haoyue was about to face was death—leaving this world forever, leaving Long Haochen.
Long Haochen's heart clenched in violent agony. The indescribable pain made his entire body tremble beyond his control. Even if he himself had to die, he would not have wanted Haoyue to leave him forever!
Great waves of memories began surfacing in his mind.
From the first time he had seen Haoyue at Knight Holy Mountain, from the moment he had used his own blood to help Haoyue change its attributes, their fates had been bound together.
Little Light had appeared, and Haoyue had gained a second head, becoming his best companion.
Throughout Long Haochen's journey of growth, Haoyue had always remained by his side, growing alongside him. Gradually, Haoyue had grown a third head, Little Green, followed by Little Blue with its butterfly-shaped horn, then Little Purple, Little Yellow, Little Gold, and Little Thunder. Every time Haoyue grew stronger, Long Haochen inevitably grew stronger with it.
Before today, Long Haochen had never once doubted that anything could go wrong with Haoyue. And Haoyue had always used its power to protect him, helping him forge ahead without end.
Long Haochen's trust in Haoyue had not been misplaced. Even if it would become the Heaven's Scourge Devil God, the Nine-Headed Chimera, after fully awakening, that would not have been Haoyue's betrayal of Long Haochen. From beginning to end, Long Haochen had been the closest person in Haoyue's life! And the same was true for Long Haochen. Haoyue had accompanied him as he grew, granting him ever-greater strength. Yet now, Haoyue was going to die for his sake. How could Long Haochen possibly accept that?
The Purple-Gold Haoyue Armor gradually dissipated into the air, replaced by