Chapter 216: The Sparks Burn Out

In the tranquil years, time seemed to have slowed considerably.

The past hundred years were but a flick of the finger to you.

But the final hundred years were exceedingly long, causing you to forget many things and recall little about many people and matters.

You occasionally reminisce about everything that once was.

Sitting atop the hill, watching the setting sun, you wonder whether Sangyu has already awakened, and what fate the Empress has now met.

Do they still miss you?

In your memory, they have already become vague.

Your body grows increasingly frail; though not plagued by illness, you have reached the age of natural death.

"Sword Spirit, I am leaving."

You lie on the bed, your eyes clouded.

Sword Spirit Maiden weeps, "Master, I will stay by your side forever."

Looking at the unchanged Sword Spirit Maiden, you feel her life should not end simply because of you.

You decide to grant her freedom, true freedom.

But you know the Sword Spirit Maiden only wishes to follow you, wherever you go; as long as you pass, she will certainly follow.

You must devise a way for her to attain genuine independence.

The Sword Spirit Maiden believes you are her entire world.

Perhaps this is merely her one‑sided wish, and perhaps after witnessing a richer, more colorful world, she will no longer think so.

At this moment, Lin Chuan's conscious mind shares the same thought.

In the dream‑reincarnation, Lin Chuan aims to let the Sword Spirit witness a more complete world, so she does not become his subordinate.

In reality, he does so to change Lü Ya.

Lin Chuan thinks this dim‑witted Xiao Ya Huan should become a bit more confident.

Rather than constantly foolishly believing she is inferior to others.

Now, before you lies an excellent opportunity.

Lin Chuan hopes the Sword Spirit Maiden's pinnacle realm can transform Lü Ya's mindset, so she no longer remains as humbly buried in the mud as before.

With this in mind, Lin Chuan utilizes the second major event interaction opportunity of this dream‑reincarnation.

……

"Sword Spirit, do you still recall what Human Ancestor said to me?"

Like a dying candle in the wind, you see a glimmer of hope in your eyes.

Sword Spirit, curious, asks, "Human Ancestor has said many things; which one do you refer to?"

You say, "Human Ancestor said that I still bear a destiny wholly different from this world on my back."

Sword Spirit nods, "I remember that line, Master."

You say, "I suddenly want to pursue the Guidance that Human Ancestor mentioned, but I have already reached the end of my life; can you help me?"

"I..." Sword Spirit Maiden replies bewildered.

You grasp her hand, smiling, "You can do it; even without me, you will surely accomplish many things on your own."

"I... I..."

Sword Spirit Maiden is at a loss.

You say softly, "Sword Spirit, be brave, continue the will of my life, and be brave for yourself once, okay?"

Silence.

After a long while, she finally nods heavily, "Master, I promise you."

She says, "As long as it is something you wish to do, Sword Spirit will strive to help you accomplish it!"

"Then I entrust it to you."

You soothe her, "I believe in you; you will surely handle what comes next, and you can safely take over the destiny I bear."

"Mm!"

Sword Spirit's gaze has become much steadier.

You feel a weight lifted.

The seal sealed deep within your soul loosens at this moment, and it is power from the demonic path.

In the battle against Black Mist, you uphold the Collective Will of All Beings and step into the Ancient God Realm, sealing the demonic Hong Lian deep within your soul.

Now you reactivate it, and it will be your final bloom.

You again wield the power of the demonic Hong Lian, and there are two tasks to accomplish.

The primary goal is to release the life‑binding with the Sword Spirit Maiden, making her a truly independent being, without causing her harm in the release.

To achieve this, you must enlist a power that transcends Mortal Dust.

The second is to use this power as a catalyst to pursue the destiny that Human Ancestor said you bear, a fate wholly different from this world.

What exactly is it?

"Come, Sword Spirit."

Your soul power at this moment merges once more with the Sword Spirit's soul, and within that merging, it gradually separates.

You exhaust all your power, protecting her soul, while you bear all the injury yourself.

At this point! Life! Release!

From now on she will be an independent being.

Existing in the world as a Spirit Monster.

"Master~"

Having become a fully independent being, her tears felt more genuine, making you laugh with joy; this is how she ought to be.

"Master, I can't bear to be without you."

But the severing of the destined bond does not lessen the affection between you in the slightest.

"Alright, stop crying."

You smile and say, "Don't forget our promise; what is the destiny I bear that is completely different from this world?"

"Then let you go seeking the answer for me!"

"Before that, you must not come looking for me."

You know deeply that only in this way can the Sword Spirit have the drive to live independently.

"Master, I'm very scared."

"Without you by my side, I don't know how to go."

The Sword Spirit Maiden seemed to have changed her mind again.

"I will guide you in the unseen."

You comfort, "Just as Yun Baobao has always guided me, I will also guide you, accompanying you from a place you cannot see."

This sentence seemed to give her motivation, calming her trembling delicate body considerably.

"I'm tired, I'm going to sleep."

You are increasingly unable to hold on.

The past scenes become clearer and clearer in your mind, memories flowing by like water.

From becoming the Great World's first human, to leading your people to dwell peacefully upon the mountains and rivers.

Then to falling in love with Sangyu, and first meeting Yun Baobao.

Then to the Human Race's calamity, when the Starfire Blaze ignited.

Witnessing the Human Race's rise, bearing the will of all beings, every footprint of one's life is presented clearly at this moment, then swiftly fades.

Your vision grows increasingly blurry; you can no longer see the girl before you.

"Chuan~"

"Chuan!"

"Chuan."

Yun Baobao, Sangyu, and the Empress, at some unknown time, arrived before you, calling your name.

You know it's an illusion, yet you remain happy.

"My whole life began in the Spark, ended in the Spark, burned across Gao Yuan, lighting the road of all beings."

"It was worth it!"

You turned into light, rising slowly, streaking across the Starry Sky, vanishing in an instant, extinguishing within the Chaos Universe.

This advanced world dream reincarnation cycle has ended; you have awakened.