With a supreme being still alive, the Nine Provinces couldn't fall into chaos.
Hearing those words, Shi Lan instinctively looked up at the sky. It wasn't hard to tell from Tong Yuan's words that the supreme being in this world was in much the same predicament as he was now.
There was no doubt that only the Heavenly Dao could do such a thing.
The Heavenly Dao was clearly doing this to reclaim its source energy and replenish the world's origin.
"Is there any way to make up for it? I still have some immortal medicines that can extend one's lifespan."
After all, they knew each other, and Tong Yuan had given her a great deal of guidance. Shi Lan couldn't bear to watch him reach the end of his life.
The immortal medicines in the Qiong Luo Realm weren't of especially high grade, but the immortal mountain abode rewarded by the system held several ninth-grade immortal roots, each of which could be of great use even to a Supreme.
"No need. Even if I extend my lifespan, I'll have no chance of attaining the Dao in this life. It would only go to waste."
Tong Yuan shook his head slightly. What was taken from Heaven had to be returned to Heaven; such was Heaven's will.
"Fate cannot be defied. Besides, one should not live only to escape death and seek immortality. I have lived a full life, and I ask for nothing more."
"Master, there must be a way to turn things around. Heaven never seals off every path!"
Zhao Yun clearly didn't want to give up. He stood, removed his armor, and walked toward the hall's exit.
"I heard that in the far west of the Nine Provinces, there's a treasure born of Heaven and Earth that can