In the room, Yang Chen sat together with his three disciples.
The three disciples wore solemn expressions.
"Master, do you really have to leave?"
Beigong Qing's eyes were slightly red.
Smiling, Yang Chen ruffled Beigong Qing's hair and said, "You're not children anymore. Especially you—you're already an Empress, and you've lived longer than I have. How could you not know that in life, no feast lasts forever?"
Beigong Qing stuck out her tender pink tongue, looking a little embarrassed.
Yang Chen looked at the three of them and smiled faintly.
"Once I destroy the Guiding Hall, I'll be heading to the third-level universe. If you want to see me again, cultivate well. Once you reach the third-level universe, come find me."
"You three are already among the strongest in the second-level universe. You no longer need my protection. Those three little ones from back then have all grown up now!"
There was a touch of nostalgia in Yang Chen's voice.
The four of them sat quietly in the room, as though they had returned to their days in the Human Hall.
Zhang Xiaofan was still honest and simple, Su An was still quick-witted, and Beigong Qing was still strong.
Looking at his three disciples, Yang Chen felt deeply moved.
Before he knew it, he had become a master, and his disciples had grown up as well.
Yet his own master had fallen.
For a moment, Yang Chen's eyes seemed to dim.
Then they brightened once more.
Soon. Once I destroy the Guiding Hall, I'll be able to activate the next resurrection mission!
Yang Chen looked at his disciples and smiled faintly.
"Perhaps, if there's a chance, I can let you meet your grandmaster."
The three of them were startled, curiosity appearing on their faces at the mention of Yang Chen's