Quincy understood Thea’s feelings. She asked, “Is there anything I can do to help?”

Thea wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her hand and said, “I’m afraid that James will be heartbroken after I’m gone. He is a cultivator. If the Earth survives the Fourth Calamity unscathed, he will live a long life. I don’t want him to spend the rest of his life alone. I hope that after I’m gone, you can take good care of him.”

“Me?” Quincy said with resignation, “How am I supposed to do that?”

Thea took Quincy’s hands and said, “I know you’ve always liked James. I don’t feel comfortable leaving James to others. This is my only request. I hope you will accept.”

Quincy furrowed her brow and asked, “Is there really no other option? Do you really have to sacrifice yourself to save others?”

Thea shook her head and said, “There are no other options. This is the only way, or else all humans in the universe will perish, including you, James, and even my family. I’m also happy that I