Chapter 1847: Chapter 1944: Beauty’s Demise

Regarding the matter of the Ancient Spirit Incarnations, Fang Lin already knew quite a bit. Mo Shouhe and the original Demon Saint were both one of the Ancient Spirit Incarnations, and according to what Fang Lin knew, there should only be four Ancient Spirit Incarnations.

But Jade Qincheng said there were five Ancient Spirit Incarnations, causing Fang Lin some doubt. Was the information he had incorrect, or was there some falsehood in what Jade Qincheng said?

Jade Qincheng mentioned she was sent to this era by someone, and she could not reveal this person’s name. Fang Lin guessed it might have been Mo Shouhe from the later generations who sent her.

But it could also have been another Ancient Spirit Incarnation, for Fang Lin had not seen with his own eyes who brought Jade Qincheng to this era.

"Then tell me, which are the Ancient Spirit Incarnations?" Fang Lin directly asked.

Jade Qincheng replied: "I only know one of the Ancient Spirit Incarnations is related to the ancient magic tree."

Fang Lin’s expression turned grim: "Related to the ancient magic tree? I remember you were also absorbed by the ancient magic tree previously."

Upon hearing Fang Lin mention this, Jade Qincheng showed a faint smile: "That’s right, I was indeed absorbed by the ancient magic tree, and became one with it. But later, the ancient magic tree was shattered by the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, and I nearly died."

"Then how are you standing here now? Where’s the ancient magic tree?" Fang Lin questioned. It was a question pressing on his heart for a long time, finally voiced at this moment.

Jade Qincheng and the ancient magic tree should have been annihilated by the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. Why was Jade Qincheng sent to this era? If she was still alive, what about the ancient magic tree?

Jade Qincheng pointed to her chest: "The ancient magic tree and I are inseparable."

Fang Lin’s pupils shrank as he looked at Jade Qincheng in surprise: "You absorbed the power of the ancient magic tree?"

Jade Qincheng nodded, a smile on her face that was hard to discern if it was bitter or sardonic, and said: "I originally thought I was going to die, but fate played a trick on me. I didn’t die, instead, I absorbed the remaining power of the ancient magic tree. Now, I am the ancient magic tree."

Fang Lin snorted coldly: "In that case, I definitely cannot let you live."

With that, the ancient spear in Fang Lin’s hand thrust forward, intending to pierce through Jade Qincheng’s neck and end her life.

But Jade Qincheng reacted swiftly, grabbing the ancient spear with one hand and preventing Fang Lin from succeeding.

Moreover, Jade Qincheng’s strength was unexpectedly powerful. After grabbing the ancient spear, Fang Lin found it difficult to wield the spear even after several attempts.

"Ever since I was forced by people of the three sect to be swallowed by the ancient magic tree, there has been nothing in this world I care for. Even when sent to this era, I do not wish to be manipulated, and choose liberation." Jade Qincheng looked at Fang Lin, allowing the murderous intent of the ancient spear to rend her hands into a bloody mess, yet she paid no heed.

Fang Lin looked at her coldly. No matter what Jade Qincheng said, Fang Lin was determined to kill her today. Only with Jade Qincheng’s death would Fang Lin be completely at ease.

"There are indeed five Ancient Spirit Incarnations, and one of them is indeed related to the ancient magic tree. But as long as I die, the ancient magic tree will completely cease to exist, and the fifth Ancient Spirit Incarnation will not appear." Jade Qincheng said with a smile.

"In that case, I definitely cannot let you live." Fang Lin said coldly.

Jade Qincheng acknowledged softly: "Today, I know I cannot escape death, nor do I wish to escape. After my death, you must completely destroy my corpse, leaving not a trace; otherwise, the ancient magic tree may resurrect."

Fang Lin said nothing, simply nodding. He initially only wanted to kill Jade Qincheng to eliminate future troubles, but since Jade Qincheng said so, he would certainly destroy her body. Otherwise, if the ancient magic tree reappeared, and was genuinely connected to the fifth Ancient Spirit Incarnation, the trouble would be enormous. To solve an Ancient Spirit Incarnation here would be all the better.

Jade Qincheng smiled, releasing the ancient spear from her right hand, her face showing relief, a defiant acceptance of death.

Fang Lin did not hesitate. The ancient spear pierced through Jade Qincheng’s neck, causing blood to gush forth.

"Jade Qincheng, go in peace!" Fang Lin shouted lowly, exerting strength on the ancient spear again, crushing Jade Qincheng’s head completely.

Thus, Jade Qincheng was utterly dead, her head shattered along with her soul.

However, Fang Lin noticed a strange change on Jade Qincheng’s corpse, seemingly as if branches were growing out of it.

Realizing this, Fang Lin knew Jade Qincheng’s final instructions were correct, and her body must be completely destroyed, or else the ancient magic tree might truly resurrect.

Immediately, Fang Lin retrieved The Ancient Lamp of Flame God, using Skyfire to burn Jade Qincheng’s body, along with her shattered head.

Watching the gradually dispersing flames consuming the once beautiful woman, Fang Lin’s expression was impassive, though there were some ripples in his heart.

After all, he was killing someone with whom he had no real enmity, and Jade Qincheng’s fate was somewhat pitiable. Were it not for necessity and the dire situation, Fang Lin truly did not want to kill her. After all, Jade Qincheng was a rare genius in Alchemy Tao of later generations. Dying by his hands was truly a loss.

But Fang Lin had no choice. If Jade Qincheng lived, everything in this era could be greatly impacted. She was a latent threat ready to erupt at any moment. If Fang Lin did not kill her, it could bring about the gravest outcome, altering all previously established events.

The current state of affairs was the result of collective effort by Fang Lin and many others. If easily changed, it would destroy the years of effort they had poured in.

Moreover, Jade Qincheng harbored the ancient magic tree within her. If she did not die, the ancient magic tree might eventually take her place, reappearing in the world once more.

So, in every aspect, Fang Lin had to kill Jade Qincheng—there was no other choice.

Perhaps Jade Qincheng understood, when being sent to this era, that she could not go back alive. Additionally, the person who sent her to this era did not anticipate that Jade Qincheng had long resolved to seek truth and would not assist him in those deeds.

Under the burning Skyfire, Jade Qincheng’s body gradually turned to ash, along with terrifying and angry wailing sounds. Visibly, some branches struggled in the flames, as if trying to escape.

Fang Lin knew these branches were remnants of the ancient magic tree, hidden within Jade Qincheng’s body, constantly growing. Fortunately, Jade Qincheng perceived the ancient magic tree’s intentions and opted for death to thoroughly resolve the matter.

Though the branches were tenacious, they inevitably succumbed to the power of Skyfire and turned to ashes.

"People of the later generations will remember you, Jade Qincheng. I will tell them that it was you who brought about the complete destruction of the ancient magic tree."

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