章 73: 073 Peak of the Third Rank

[...Several months later, news swept through the world that the Chu and Qin families were forming an alliance by marriage.]

[One day, Chu Xiyue's mother sought you out, asking you to leave her daughter and promising you the Chu family's protection in return. After much deliberation, you agreed. Afterwards, you and Su Qingzhen retreated into the Chu family's Forbidden Land to focus on your cultivation.]

[Seven years later, Chu Xiyue appeared unexpectedly before you, now at the peak of First Rank strength. Seeing you, she lashed out like an enemy, thrusting her sword towards you as you awaited death with eyes shut. Su Qingzhen stood in front of you, but the sword energy bypassed her and pierced your heart, killing you. You died at the age of thirty.]

Gu Yang, upon seeing the final outcome, felt a deep sigh well up within him.

Having betrayed his feelings once, he had gained at least ten years in return.