Suddenly, a figure appeared in the Papal Palace. "Ahem, even if you really can't hold back anymore, at least wait until tonight to take action."
Bibi Dong was startled and pushed Jun Yi away. She quickly straightened her clothes and looked at the figure with some embarrassment. The person who came was her daughter, Qian Renxue.
" Xue'er, why did you suddenly come back?"
Qian Renxue looked at her mother and Jun Yi with some helplessness and said, "It seems I came at the wrong time. Otherwise, I'll come back in two hours?"
Bibi Dong's face immediately turned somewhat awkward. She chuckled sheepishly and said, " Xue'er, you've misunderstood. Jun Yi and I are just discussing some things here." Qian Renxue's face clearly said, "Do you think I believe that?" She looked up at Jun Yi and said, " Jun Yi, I have something I'd like to ask you."
"You say."
"I have completed the Eighth Trial of my Angel God Trial. The Ninth Trial requires my grandfather to make a sacrifice, and I don't want him to do so, so..." Qian Renxue looked at Jun Yi with pleading eyes.
"So you want me to directly help you God Fusion to prevent your grandfather's death, right?" Jun Yi had already guessed her purpose.
"Is that alright?" Qian Renxue asked.
Jun Yi did not answer Qian Renxue's question directly, but poured Qian Renxue a cup of tea and handed it to Qian Renxue.
" Xue'er, would you choose to live with endless regret and loneliness, or to die with contentment and peace?"
Qian Renxue took the teacup, somewhat confused by Jun Yi's meaning, but still gave her answer, "If it were me, I would choose to die."
Jun Yi smiled slightly, "It seems you share the same thoughts as Senior Qian Daoliu."
Qian Renxue was even more puzzled, so Jun Yi explained, " Xue'er, I've already spoken with Senior Qian Daoliu, but his answer was that although his life seems glorious, it's actually a failure. His only motivation for living now is to sacrifice himself for Sister Xue'er's Angel Nine Trials."
He said that death is not the end, but just a stop on the journey of Life, and he has lived long enough. Death is his next stop, and it also means liberation.
After listening to Jun Yi's explanation, tears involuntarily streamed down Qian Renxue's face.
"No, I don't accept this answer..." Qian Renxue sobbed, sitting helplessly in the chair, her hands gripping the teacup tightly, as if trying to draw Life from the tea. Jun Yi stood silently by the window, watching Qian Renxue's back, his heart heavy. He knew he couldn't change Qian Daoliu's decision, nor could he change Qian Renxue's fate. But at least he could point her in a direction, allowing her to find a glimmer of Guangming in the endless darkness.
" Xue'er, at least, Mom will always be with you on your journey ahead." Bibi Dong walked to Qian Renxue's side and gently patted her shoulder.
"Mom, I..." Before Qian Renxue could finish speaking, the palace door was suddenly pushed open, and a man in a golden robe walked in.
"Grandpa!" Qian Renxue called out with a mixture of surprise and sadness. Qian Daoliu smiled and walked to Qian Renxue's side, gently patting her head. "I came over as soon as I sensed Xue'er's presence."
"Grandpa, are you really going to make a sacrifice?" Qian Renxue
With tears in her eyes, she looked at Qian Daoliu, hoping he would change his mind. Qian Daoliu sighed softly and said, " Xue'er, I made my decision many years ago. I will exchange my Life for the Ninth Trial of the Angel God. This is my mission, and also my glory."
Tears streamed down Qian Renxue's face as she choked out, "But I don't want you to die. I'd rather not take the Ninth Trial than lose you."
Qian Daoliu gently ruffled Qian Renxue's hair and said, "I know, but this is my fate, and it's your fate too. We can't escape it, nor can we change it. Besides, being able to sacrifice for my beloved granddaughter is a kind of happiness for me."
Qian Renxue gripped Qian Daoliu's hand tightly, tears streaming down her face like a broken string of pearls. "No, I don't want you to die, I don't want..."
Qian Daoliu gently patted Qian Renxue's hand and said, " Xue'er, don't be sad. I will always watch over you and bless you. You must be strong, brave, and fulfill your mission." Qian Renxue looked up at Qian Daoliu's face, his eyes filled with love and expectation. At that moment, Qian Renxue's heart was filled with determination. She would complete the Ninth Trial, she would inherit her grandfather's legacy, and she would protect her family and loved ones.
"Grandpa, I will pass the Ninth Trial, and I will make you proud," Qian Renxue said, biting her lip.
Qian Daoliu smiled and nodded. "Granddaughter, Grandpa believes in you."
Qian Daoliu enveloped in golden light, Qian Daoliu Qian Renxue felt a warm power flowing from his body into hers, causing her own body to radiate golden light involuntarily. The entire hall was bathed in golden light, as if sunlight were shining on a shimmering lake.
In that instant, Qian Renxue understood a truth: the true meaning of Life lies not in its length, but in how we spend it. Even if Life is short, we can leave our own mark and bring warmth and hope to others.
Qian Daoliu's body became increasingly transparent, finally transforming into a golden light and soaring into the sky. At the moment his body disappeared, Qian Renxue felt an emptiness in her heart; she knew that she had lost the person she loved most forever.
Jun Yi unleashed the power of the Op-Op Fruit, enveloping the entire Papal Palace and preventing Qian Renxue's aura from escaping.
Qian Renxue closed her eyes, and her body began to emit a golden light. Jun Yi knew that this was Qian Daoliu's soul at work; he was controlling the power of the Angel Godhood and merging it with Qian Renxue. When Qian Renxue opened her eyes again, her eyes were filled with a bright light, the aura of the Angel God.
She didn't show much joy; she lowered her head, and tears streamed down her face again. She didn't cry out loud, but her heart was filled with loneliness.
" Xue'er, you must remember that everyone has their own path in Life, and their own end. Your grandfather has reached his end; this is his destiny, and also his choice. You must respect his choice, and also fulfill your own mission."
Bibi Dong gently hugged Qian Renxue, comforting her, "If you want to cry, just cry it out."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears, as if she wanted to completely release all her grievances, sadness, and other negative emotions.
On this day, the Spirit Hall lost its legendary figure, Great Enshrined Qian Daoliu, but gained two more deities.
(End of this chapter)