Chishui Hefeng's face showed a pained expression, "Have you thought this through? After this, you'll never be able to return to the Upper Cultivation Realm. Isn't the pursuit of cultivators to attain true fruition and to rid oneself of the mortal realm's seven emotions and six desires?"
"Ze Lin, do you truly wish to sever all your paths of retreat?"
"I've been to the Upper Cultivation Realm, and I've attained true fruition; right now, all I want is to protect her."
"Let me bear any sins alone!" he finished. The red string tied to his body suddenly tightened.
Shen Yanqing's complexion turned pale instantly, but his eyes flashed with unwavering determination.
"What if the power within her awakens again, causing havoc in all three realms?"
Chishui Hefeng's expression remained unchanged as he spoke, but his words were heavier than nine cauldrons.
"Are you willing to disregard the safety of others for her, for your own selfish desires?"
