Shenyuan Star, a planet at the edge of Jiuchen Gate.

Originally, it was the least existential one among the nine stars. The people who settled here were all affiliated sects of Jiuchen Sect, and the top managers were just a few outer sect elders.

But now, it has become the frontline of the confrontation with the Daoling clan. In a few days, the formation masters have built this place into a fortress surrounded by numerous formations. Basically, all the local residents have been expelled, leaving behind

They are all cultivators who are above Po Xuan.

The main designers of the entire defense system are Yun Mengdie and Xue Qingling. From a professional perspective, apart from the Dao Ling clan, naturally no one can compare with the two Yuan Ling Ling girls who "came from a professional background". Moreover, there are

Many Yuanling elders who followed them gave advice.

Finally, before the next war came, the nine stars had formed a defense network that echoed each other. For this reason, the Northern Alliance deliberately gave up a few stars on the front line and took the original heartland of the Jiuchen Gate.

Became the frontline battlefield.

Yun Mengdie, who had been busy all day again, said goodbye to Xue Qingling, dragged heavy steps back to the room, lit a weak lamp, and looked at the formation structure model again, scrutinizing every detail.

She did not deal with these matters in the study in order to create an illusion for Xue Qingling that she was going back to rest, lest the latter would insist on deducing with her and not want to relax for a moment.

But under the dim light, Yun Mengdie gradually felt tired from inside, which made her want to close her eyes, and her thinking became sluggish.

Even a strong Li Dao must take care of so many important things at the same time without making the slightest mistake. The mental effort consumed is immeasurable, not to mention that under the suffocating pressure of the Dao Ling Clan, everyone's spirit has always been high.

Tension, never a moment of peace and tranquility.

But even in a trance, Yun Mengdie's fingers were still unconsciously adjusting the formation model, and the miniature phantoms of the nine stars were also exuding a flickering halo.

She felt that her thoughts were a little confused and she started to mess up the model, so she paused her movements and slowly began to close her eyes.

No... There is no room for slack now... Wake up quickly...

Yun Mengdie struggled to open her heavy eyelids, but was shocked to find that the formation model had returned to normal, and even made some minor adjustments to make the defense system more perfect.

She was stunned for a moment, then raised her head slowly, and saw a familiar figure standing in front of the table, staring at her tenderly.

"Qingxuan, you..."

Yun Mengdie was about to stand up when Yu Qingxuan gently pressed her shoulders, pulled a chair over and sat next to her.

The two looked at each other in the dim light, speechless for a moment.

Yun Mengdie pursed her lips tightly, raised her head slightly, suppressed the sourness in her heart, and asked softly after a long time: "Why don't you have a good rest?"

She saw that Yu Qingxuan across from him was older than before. The handsome and resolute man in her memory and the wrinkled old man now could not overlap at all. Only the gentle eyes remained unchanged.

Yun Mengdie had a premonition of something, but she couldn't ask. All she could ask was an insignificant question.

Yu Qingxuan opened his mouth, but said nothing. He just stretched out his withered and skinny hand and pressed it slightly tremblingly on the back of Yun Mengdie's hand, which was as white as snow. The contrast was so sharp that it was a bit dazzling.

Yun Mengdie was silent for a moment, then turned her palms over and held them tightly with him, interlocking their fingers.

Yu Qingxuan did not dare to look into her eyes and said in a low voice: "I don't have much time."

Yun Mengdie's fingertips trembled, and her expression looked unpredictable under the dim light.

"Maybe less than a year, half a year...maybe even only two or three months left, I can't be sure." Yu Qingxuan said again.

"Have you told Ling'er?" Yun Mengdie said slowly.

"not yet."

The room was so quiet that it seemed unreal, with only the chirping of cicadas outside bringing a hint of life——

Shenyuan Star has no four seasons, it is always midsummer and even hotter heat.

Seeing that Yun Mengdie did not respond, Yu Qingxuan continued: "So what I think is..."

"I don't allow it."

Obviously Yu Qingxuan hadn't finished speaking yet, Yun Mengdie had already looked directly into his eyes and said firmly and decisively.

She added forcefully: "Ling'er and Ran'er won't allow it either."

Yu Qingxuan sighed: "In two months, I will really be useless."

"Then would you rather die now?" Yun Mengdie said sincerely, "In one more month, or half a month, maybe the situation will be different."

"There will be no more miracles." Yu Qingxuan shook his head and his voice became softer, "For me to be able to come back from outside the star mark of the barrier and see you again is a miracle that I never imagined, and there shouldn't be any more.

So many extravagant wishes.”

"My only regret is that I can't see the end of this war... But I believe in Ling'er."

Yun Mengdie held Yu Qingxuan's hand tightly and looked at him: "If you really believe in him, you should give him more and give yourself more time."

Her lips trembled, unable to suppress the sadness soaked in her voice: "I don't want to lose you a third time."

Yu Qingxuan was silent and hugged her gently, letting Yun Mengdie's head rest on his shoulder, and whispered: "Meng'er, there are countless people who should not die in this world, and those who don't want to leave.

, in front of every tomb in Hundred Gu Star, there were people crying in despair..."

"I can't let you go, so how can they let go of their families? But for this war, no one can escape or escape."

"Ling'er and Ran'er have grown up a long time ago, but in my eyes, they will always be our children. Once, I failed to protect Ran'er well, and I couldn't take you to escape Tianyuan Star. Later, I couldn't make up for Ling'er's death.

Son, I can only watch him running around all day long."

"But I am their father. Even if there are countless dangers, I should be the one standing in front of them, instead of struggling to survive in the shadows."

"Meng'er, I love you. It's because of this love that I can face the end of life without fear."

"Those who leave Taoism are not immortal... I once promised you that I would die behind you. If I die first, I will leave all the sorrow to you. I can't bear it... nor do I want to."

"It's just... I'm going to break my promise. Maybe I shouldn't appear in front of you again, but I still selfishly want to see you and spend the last time with you."

Tears fell uncontrollably and soaked the clothes on Yu Qingxuan's shoulders.

Yun Mengdie's voice was dull and choked: "Then why can't you be more selfish and stay with us for the last few months?"

Yu Qingxuan laughed at himself: "My body is like a burning fire. Before it burns out completely, it must exert some of its final remaining warmth."

"Meng'er, I've seen your arrangements, and I have a suggestion for this. If it works... at least it can eliminate a major problem and buy Ling'er a certain amount of time."

Use your life... to buy time?

Yun Mengdie hugged him tightly, as if to warm Yu Qingxuan's aging body.

"What after that?" she murmured.

"After that, it's up to you."

"It is better to sleep on the battlefield than to die in the dust."

Yu Qingxuan closed his eyes and said softly: "This is the only thing I can do for you."

"Even if I don't agree?" Yun Mengdie let go of her hand, slowly raised her head, and met his eyes.

"Meng'er, you understand." His eyes were still gentle.

"I understand... you are the most selfish bastard in the world."

Yunmengdie suddenly turned her head and looked out the window, her vision blurred again.

She knew very well that she should rush out at this time and let Yu Ling and the two come together to stop Yu Qingxuan's stupid decision, but she didn't after all.

Because she loves him, she understands.

This day will come sooner or later.
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