"So," Ling said, "this is a risky move."

"However, we can make the Five Directions Tomb only activate halfway, obliterating half of the Yin-Yang Inn's tenants. After you sentence Jiang Chen to death, Lao Liu can help you gather the remaining experts."

"These people might still be of assistance in the Battle of Two Worlds Mountain."

Lao Liu added, "My lord, you must trust the Old Master and Master Qu's strength."

"The Embroidered Uniform Secret Envoys aren't famous for nothing!"

I hesitated for a long time before nodding. "Then let's try it! But if my dad is in danger, you have to stop immediately."

"Don't worry!" Lao Liu laughed. "Would we dare to harm the Old Master?"

Lao Liu released Xiang Kai and the others from the Soul Imprisoning Pouch. I cupped my fist at Xiang Kai. "Brother Xiang, I didn't expect us to meet like this."

Xiang Kai smiled faintly. "Hall Master Li, there's no need to mind it. We've long since become indifferent to life and death."

"Besides, the Earth Master techniques we three cultivate are incomplete. The secret arts will eventually backfire. None of us can die peacefully in our beds. It's only a matter of time before we go to cultivate among the ghosts and gods."

"This is good too. It can be considered that our three brothers are together again!"

"As for Xiao Tian, you don't have to worry about her. She was originally a soul body. Dying once is just like changing clothes for her."

Xia Xiaotian kicked Xiang Kai hard, stifling the rest of his words.

There aren't many people in the world who can talk about life and death so lightly. Xiang Kai is one of them.

I knew Xiang Kai was comforting me. "Brother Xiang, let us part ways for now! After this matter is over, we'll drink and be merry again."

"Good!" Xiang Kai laughed. "The Two Worlds Hall owes us Earth Masters a cup of wine. After the final battle, I will come to you to ask for it."

The Earth Masters waved to us and went to different directions, their steps light and free.

I watched Xiang Kai's back and said, "Ye Yang, compared to these Earth Masters, am I missing something?"

Lao Liu stepped forward and said, "My lord! Your thoughts are only human nature. Until a major event is imminent, no one knows what choice they will make!"

"Just like those who say they aren't afraid of death, will they kneel down and beg for life when death comes?"

"My lord, the Earth Masters have righteousness, and you also have righteousness. Righteousness is not divided by size or amount."

"My lord! The one who understands you best is Commander Ling!"

"You have never said that you want to face the tribulation at Two Worlds Mountain. Only Commander Ling knows that you are making final preparations for the Battle of Two Worlds Mountain."

"Commander Ling said: You are a true sorcerer. You never speak of great righteousness, but you always strive to do what you should."

"Those who speak of great righteousness, talk eloquently, and pander to the public."

"Those who do not speak of great righteousness shed blood on the battlefield and sleep among green mountains at night."

"Commander Ling also said..."

Before Lao Liu could finish, I narrowed my eyes and said, "You're trying to be a matchmaker again, aren't you? Have you been infected by Su Su? Get lost."

"Alright!" Lao Liu scurried away.

Jiang Chen and Bu Ting simultaneously activated the Jianmu tree. As the branches of the Jianmu tree grew rapidly, the sound of tombs opening came from five directions of the Yin-Yang Inn.

For a time, the Yin-Yang Inn shook violently, with tremors rising and falling in different directions.

From our perspective, the doomsday scenes of heavenly fire streaking across the sky and stars falling were being staged in turn outside the Five Directions Tomb. Demon shadows and monsters scurried in panic amidst the flames and lightning, but they could not escape the calamity falling from the sky.

I frowned and said, "Why does such a world-destroying scene appear when the Five Directions Tomb is opened?"

Ye Yang said, "The Jianmu in myths originally had birds, beasts, and even gods dwelling on it. The Five Directions Tomb should be burying five branches of the Jianmu tree."

"Only when the branches return to their place can the Jianmu be completely revived."

Ling nodded and said, "The tomb we entered buried a section of wood."

"Once the Five Directions Tomb is opened, it will trigger the restrictions set near the tomb. The heavenly thunder and earthly fire are not clearing out the living beings of the five regions, but stopping the Jianmu branches from merging with the main trunk."

In the short time it took the three of us to speak, the five regions of the Yin-Yang Inn had already been torn apart. Tornadoes of wind and fire, crisscrossed and intertwined, connecting the sky and earth, rampaged through the five regions.

The screams of the living beings in the five regions were endless.

Ling said in a deep voice, "It's about time. General Jiang Chen, farewell!"

I looked in Jiang Chen's direction and said, "General Jiang Chen, farewell!"

Jiang Chen asked curiously, "I didn't expect you to see me off."

I laughed. "General Jiang Chen, I don't agree with your methods, but that doesn't mean I don't respect your righteousness."

"What do I want to argue with you about?"

"I'm just seeing you off from the bottom of my heart!"

"Thank you!" The last two words Jiang Chen left in the world were that thank you.

"Farewell, General Jiang Chen!" After Bu Ting's hoarse roar, a sound like metal breaking came from the branches and leaves of the Jianmu tree, and Jiang Chen's aura dissipated.

Jiang Chen still had no regrets as he departed. His scattered aura still seemed peaceful and indifferent.

But I could feel a trace of regret left in his heart.

Not being able to personally face the tribulation and fight in the Battle of Two Worlds Mountain was Jiang Chen's last regret.