The Bizarre Tree was part of the Underground Race, originating from the depths of the earth.
Getting to the root of the problem meant going to the underground world, didn't it?
Tong Jiangnan nodded. "This is the only clue I can think of. Based on my observations, its schemes in the Surface World can't do without the support of the underground world. If we can cut off that support, its existence will inevitably face a crisis, or even destruction."
By the time Tong Jiangnan finished speaking, the expression on his face had withered noticeably further, as if his life had reached this critical point and could no longer continue.
It was like a candle burning down to its last flicker, liable to go out at any moment.
Tong Jiangnan let out a soft sigh. A rare tenderness flashed through his old, dim eyes, as if he had remembered some warm memory. An indescribable longing surged within them.
"Xiaonan, Bei'er..." Tong Jiangnan murmured. "I'm sorry to you both. I should have returned to Maple City. I was wrong."
As his life reached its end, Tong Jiangnan finally came to his senses, his face filled with unbearable remorse.
"Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry. I'll be going on ahead." Tong Jiangnan gave Jiang Yue an apologetic smile, then slumped against the wall. His head tilted to the side, and he died just like that.
With Tong Jiangnan's strength, even after being attacked by the Year Eater Skill, he shouldn't have died so quickly if he had possessed any desire to live.
Clearly, he had long since lost all desire to survive. His resolve to die was absolute. He had even taken the initiative to sever his own life force, which was why he had collapsed and died.
Jiang Yue looked at Tong Jiangnan's corpse,