"Heavenly Gate Province? That is indeed a long way away. It seems we can only abandon the matter of an alliance. Still, making peace with you today has made this journey worthwhile."
Song Wen paused, then changed the subject.
"I have always had one cherished wish-to set foot in every corner of the Profound Realm in this lifetime. Heavenly Gate Province may be distant, but I will certainly go there. Perhaps we will meet again then."
Su Wei's smile bloomed like a flower.
"Extreme Yin, if that day truly comes, I will certainly sweep the couch clean to welcome you."
"Good! Then it's settled." Song Wen cupped his hands. "Fairy, with matters here concluded, I shall take my leave."
"Wait!"
Su Wei suddenly called out, stopping Song Wen just as he was about to leave.
"Is there something else you need, Fairy?" Song Wen asked.
Su Wei said, "Extreme Yin, how did you break the Blood Contract Soul-Devouring Curse I planted in your soul all those years ago? As far as I know, no method in this world can undo that curse. Even I, the one who cast it, cannot do so."
After a brief moment of surprise, Song Wen smiled and said,
"Please forgive me, Fairy. That is a personal secret, and I cannot divulge it. But rest assured, apart from me, there should be no one in this world capable of breaking that curse. If we meet again someday, I will certainly tell you the truth."
With that, Song Wen cupped his hands once more.
Then the blood sea beneath his feet surged, bearing Song Wen, who stood upon its surface, as it rolled away into the distance.
Su Wei watched that receding expanse of crimson until it vanished beyond the horizon. Only then did she withdraw her