You Have Given Up the Only Chance"

"Rest assured, our thoughts are aligned."

Nanli stepped forward, her expression calm but firm. Siheng, ever wary of Keyang's potential actions, moved in sync with her, his vigilance clear.

Nanli continued, "Keyang, you hate the Demon Clan. First, you harmed Chuyun and Master Yun, and now you're after me. We won't learn your so-called immortal techniques." She didn't know much about Keyang, but after what she had seen, she was not about to trust him.

Keyang furrowed his brows, a flicker of anxiety crossing his features. "If you refuse, your child's body will be forcibly occupied. Nanli, this is the only way. I should have perished long ago, but I've been waiting for you... so..."

The eastern sky had turned red, the sun rising.

Nanli refused again. "No need. You may go in peace."

Keyang gave a helpless smile. "If you refuse this one opportunity, and deny me the chance to atone... then I can do nothing."

His divine soul was already exceedingly weak. He could barely hold on.