I exerted all my strength and crashed into the bronze gate.

The incantation abruptly stopped.

In the void, no matter how I called, the monster would not be able to descend into the real world.

Under the influence of the gray mist, even I turned into an indescribable form.

I was like a puddle of water that could stand up, my flesh and blood gradually falling off, then reassembling in the void.

If I were completely melted, perhaps I would turn into the same form as that monster.

Or maybe become a part of the monster.

Bai Suzhen appeared on the other side of the bronze gate, her entire mana burning incessantly.

The pink snake skin turned pale, and she was using all her strength to completely close this bronze gate.

But when she saw me inside the bronze gate, she hesitated.

I desperately gestured for her not to mind me, but she persisted:

"The moment I seal the gate, you come out, you have to hurry."

I nodded and slowly retreated to the edge of the bronze gate.

Although the giant figure was just a mass of gray mist, it seemed as if countless eyes were staring at me.

A brilliant golden mana suddenly burst forth, Bai Suzhen's entire strength transformed into a massive seal, heading towards the bronze gate.

The gray mist surged, and the Outer God let out an angry roar.

As if, if Bai Suzhen really closed this gate, it would tear me apart in that moment.

But as the seal deepened, the gray mist began to calm down, like a cheetah waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Time passed second by second, the seal deepening continuously, and the distance between me and Bai Suzhen seemed to be growing farther.

That enormous bronze gate seemed to isolate the entire world, and by then, I would wander in the void like the gray mist.

I didn't have the long life like the black mist, and in the end, I would only turn into a pile of dry bones outside the bronze gate.

Perhaps even my soul couldn't penetrate this bronze gate, and I would be cut off from the Three Realms and Six Paths.

Never to reincarnate again, ultimately becoming an indescribable monster in the void.

As the bronze gate gradually closed, my memories also dissipated bit by bit.

Some inexplicable force was trying to permanently sever me from this world.

The originally chaotic time and space collapsed once again, and every location in my memory slowly shattered.

Until I completely forgot where I had been.

Afterwards came time, as if I hadn't experienced anything, as naive as a newborn child.

Finally, people, one face after another started to fade in my memory.

Until only that fourteen or fifteen-year-old little fairy remained in my memory.

Her memories belonging to her also faded away until the scene froze completely.

It was when we first met, she sat in a place, her rosy face puffed up.

A faint smile appeared on the corner of my mouth, perhaps this would be the last time.

After this second, maybe I would no longer have any memories, becoming an existence like the void.

In this moment frozen by time, a voice sounded in my ear:

"Now, run."

Under the urging of that voice, I subconsciously started to run.

With each step I took, a bit of memory was restored.

The girl, the master, the monk Fahai, the servant boy, gradually their faces became clear.

Another step, Jinshan Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, Bao'an Hall, West Lake, all appeared one by one.

When I was about to take the third step, a wisp of gray mist wrapped around me.

It was so subtle that only I could perceive it, even Bai Suzhen outside didn't notice.

I knew that if I took this step, the gray mist would once again connect the entire world, bringing disaster to the world.

I looked at the face outside the bronze gate and revealed a miserable smile.

I wanted to bid farewell to Bai Suzhen, but at this moment, I didn't know what to say.

So, I stretched out my hands, intending to close the bronze gate, forever exiling myself and themonster to the void.

But just as my fingers were about to touch the cold surface of the gate, a warm hand grabbed my wrist.

Bai Suzhen's determined face came into view as she held onto me tightly.

"I won't let you go. We'll find another way," she said with unwavering conviction.

I was taken aback by her words. It seemed impossible to find another solution at this point.

But Bai Suzhen's eyes were filled with determination and hope, refusing to accept defeat.

"We've faced countless challenges together, and we've always found a way," she continued. "I won't give up on you."

Her words resonated deep within me, stirring a flicker of hope in my heart.

Despite the overwhelming odds, Bai Suzhen's unwavering faith in me ignited a spark of courage.

I looked at her, and for a brief moment, I saw the reflection of our shared memories in her eyes.

"Okay," I said, my voice filled with newfound determination. "Let's find another way."

With those words, Bai Suzhen and I turned away from the bronze gate and faced the unknown together.

We knew the path ahead would be treacherous, but we were determined to fight for a different outcome.

Hand in hand, we ventured into the world, seeking a solution that would save both of us.

Our journey would be filled with challenges, sacrifices, and uncertainty, but together, we believed we could overcome anything.

And so, with renewed hope and an unbreakable bond, we set forth on a new path, ready to face whatever awaited us.