The Li Immortal Clan.
Wang Qiulan, the Li Clan Grand Ancestor, had just emerged from seclusion when she received terrible news.
She stared blankly at the extinguished Soul Lamp in her arms.
This was the Undefeated Immortal Venerable's Soul Lamp, and she alone knew of its existence. Everyone else could only speculate that he had fallen; only she knew for certain that he was truly gone.
"In the end, you still walked the path you chose."
Wang Qiulan smiled faintly. "Though it didn't end well, I'm happy for you. You're finally free, with no need to agonize anymore."
She was the Undefeated Immortal Venerable's Dao Companion. They had come together because he needed to leave descendants, not because they had any feelings for each other.
Yet even now, they had never had a child.
She knew the Undefeated Immortal Venerable had agonized for a long time over Heaven's Decree forbidding anyone to Become Heaven. He had tried countless methods, but none had succeeded.
The Undefeated Immortal Venerable had once told her that he would never bow to Heaven's Decree. He insisted on turning the impossible into the possible!
Because he was a miracle incarnate, and every step of his journey had created miracles that should have been impossible.
Wang Qiulan had asked the Undefeated Immortal Venerable what he would do if he failed.
The Undefeated Immortal Venerable had replied, "At least I won't be a dog groveling beneath Heaven's Decree, begging for mercy!"
Now, that day had finally come. Wang Qiulan chose to respect her Dao Companion. She knew this had been his choice, and he would never regret it.
"Grand Ancestor, something terrible has happened!"
Li Xiaoran, the Li Clan's Ancient Ancestor, hurried over, his expression grim and his lips pale.
"I already know." Wang Qiulan nodded.
"Grand Ancestor,