The three women cried out urgently at the same time, rushing over regardless of everything and desperately trying to wake Mu Bai. But Mu Bai never woke again.
"You must have words to say, beyond ten thousand miles of layered clouds. Across a thousand mountains of twilight snow, for whom does that lone shadow depart..."
Ling'er had told Hai Chen that whichever of the two men fell first in this battle, she would go with him. Now that Mu Bai had no breath left, Ling'er slowly ceased her tears and revealed a faint, happy smile.
"Brother Mu Bai, I couldn't be with you in life. In death, I won't be parted from you again!"
Murmuring softly, Ling'er returned to the enormous golden carriage. Soon, beneath everyone's gaze, she emerged in a bright red bridal gown, wearing a phoenix crown and embroidered cape, her face like flawless jade, and slowly walked toward Mu Bai.
Ye Wan and Xing Yun watched and understood in their hearts. Neither stopped Ling'er. Ling'er walked over, took Mu Bai from their arms, and kissed him deeply on the lips.
It was the first time Ling'er had kissed her Brother Mu Bai, and the last. As their lips met, a dagger appeared in Ling'er's hand. Resolutely, she plunged it into her own chest, and blood soaked her scarlet bridal gown.
The instant Ling'er died for love, Hai Chen seemed to feel pain as well. He abruptly snapped awake and reached out a great hand to seize her.
But Li Muxue would not allow it. In her heart, she still felt some guilt toward Mu Bai, and now she wanted to let him and Ling'er be together. Seeing Hai Chen's great hand reach for them, she struck with her sword at the same time. Her sword did not