A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

Plop! Plop!

Tears as big as beans continuously rolled down Ye Fan's cheeks.

Ye Fan felt as if his heart was about to shatter as he looked at the girl in his arms with a head full of white hair and a weak aura.

Over the years, Ye Fan endured hardships and weathered many trials.

However, he had never felt such discomfort and sadness as he did at that moment.

It felt as if a giant hand was about to tear his insides into shreds.

That kind of sadness was so overwhelming that it almost suffocated Ye Fan.

Yet, the silly girl in his arms was still smiling.

She even reached out to wipe away the tear from Ye Fan's eyes.

"M-Master, p-please don't cry. If you cry, you won't look good."

Eigetsu trembled as she spoke, her tone and aura faint and fragile, like a candle flickering in the wind, barely holding on.

"Enough, Eigetsu. Stop talking now. Hang in there. I'll seek someone to rescue you. I'll go to Junie for help, but if Junie can't save you, I'll turn to Wan'er. If Wan'er can't help, I'll seek assistance from Great- grandma... I won't let you die! I won't let that happen! I'll never let you die!" Ye Fan's words carried an endless sorrow.

Suddenly, he scooped up the girl in his arms, and, like a madman, he dashed down the heavenly steps.

Many people became anxious when they witnessed that scene.

They couldn't help thinking what Ye Fan was doing was a foolish move. They did so much to get to where they were. Why is he running back?

Does he not want to walk down Celestial Road anymore?

Doesn't he want to become a saint?

Is he really going to give up his own pursuits for a woman?

Ye Fan couldn't hear those questions.

Even if he heard it, he would probably ignore them.

In Ye Fan's view, power was undoubtedly important, but the point of having power was to protect the ones he cared about.

If all the people he cared about were to leave him one after another, there was no point in gaining power.

In his lifetime, Ye Fan strived and struggled so hard, not for the sake of becoming a saint, but to protect her smile amidst the mortal world.

Yet, Eigetsu was about to die because of him. Eigetsu was about to leave him forever. That was why he was freaking out.

He was running down Celestial Road, throwing caution to the wind. He wanted to save Eigetsu and he wanted to keep her safe.

However, the girl in his arms seemed unable to bear the thought of Ye Fan giving up his career because of her.

She shook her head at him and smiled faintly. "M-Master, l-let me go. My life is at its end. There's no running from it."

"No! Shut up! You won't die! I am your master. Heed my command! You are not allowed to die!" Ye Fan roared hysterically.

The roar of anger and sorrow moved nearly everyone in the world to tears.

However, the progression of this world would never be moved by human will.

Inevitably, Eigetsu had to draw her last breath.

In the final moments of her life, she gazed at the man before her, her eyes filled with longing and deep affection.

Finally, she cried out, "M-Master!"

As the word fell, those lively and beautiful eyes finally closed.

Three thousand strands of white hair fell to the ground, and two lines of tears flowed in reverse as her head tilted backward.

His beloved woman in his arms had finally reached the end of her life's journey.

No one knew, at the moment when she closed her eyes, just how much regret was truly in Eigetsu's heart.

The moment when Eigetsu's arms fell weakly, Ye Fan felt it was as if the blazing sun had plummeted to the earth and the moon had shattered.

At that moment, the world that belonged to him and Eigetsu had completely collapsed.

"Eigetsu!" Ye Fan knelt on the ground in sorrow, his heart-wrenching roar echoing through the area.

Tears fell like rain, landing on his beloved's body in his arms.

Ye Fan held her tightly in his arms and cried out loud in pain.

No one knew how long his sorrow truly lasted, and in the end, he gradually composed himself.

Ye Fan bent down, planting a deep kiss on the lips of Moon God. "Wait for me, Eigetsu."

Ye Fan gently set down the beauty in his arms before he turned around and ascended Celestial Road again.

In the end, he accepted that she had left him and knew he had to move on. I still need to tread the remaining path! I seek to open Sky Gate, and I yearn for power! I want to become a saint! People often say saints are omnipotent and immortal. If I can become that powerful, I can surely bring Eigetsu back. What will stop me from resurrecting the deceased?

And just like that, he carried the hope of reviving Eigetsu and, under the watchful eyes of people from all around the world, embarked on his journey to ascent Celestial Road once again.

The sacrifice of Eigetsu replenished a significant amount of Ye Fan's strength.

So, with that strength, Ye Fan gradually returned to his original position.

Step by step, he moved toward the peak.

However, the oppression on Celestial Road was extremely difficult.

Moreover, as time passed, the overwhelming sense of oppression grew stronger.

In the end, it felt as if a million mountains were pressing down on him.

The boundless power was so overwhelming that Ye Fan could barely breathe.

Yet, he continued to persevere and stand strong.

He had lost too much along the journey.

On that day, Ye Fan carried more than just his own desires and wishes. He also shouldered the hopes and expectations of many people.

He could let himself down, but he could never betray those who had given their lives up for him.

Therefore, he knew he had to open Sky Gate even if it meant he had to die.

It was under unwavering determination that Ye Fan finally managed to arrive at the last stretch of his journey.

There were only nineteen steps left to Sky Gate.

Success and victory were almost within reach.

Sky Gate, symbolizing the world of ultimate bliss, seemed to have already opened its arms to welcome his arrival.

However, Ye Fan, who had already reached his limit, ultimately fell just before the last nineteen steps.

The immense pressure brought Ye Fan to his knees.

A loud bang rang out, and the thunderous sound shockingly resulted in Ye Fan's leg bone breaking instantly.

One could only imagine the immense pressure Ye Fan was facing at that precise moment.

Crimson blood trickled down Ye Fan's knee.

Even Ye Fan's mouth, nose, and ears were all bleeding.

Clearly, Ye Fan's body had reached its limit.

The path to ascend Celestial Path was, in essence, a path not meant for mortals.

Not everyone could achieve success through climbing.

Just like Ye Fan at that moment, even though he has gained the power of the Moon God, even though he had the protection of Dragon God Body, he still reached his limit.

If he continued to ascend, he might even pay the price with his life, forever lying flat on Celestial Road.

Hence, many were moved to tears out of sympathy when they saw Ye Fan in that state.

"Stop climbing! Don't climb anymore!"

"Please, Ye Fan! Don't climb any further!"

In the land of Yanjing, seeing Ye Fan covered in blood, Xu Lei felt a pain so intense that it was almost impossible for her to breathe.

Tears streaming down her face, she stood on the city tower, ceaselessly crying out at the horizon.

In the land of Jiangdong, even Grand Old Lady Chu was filled with worry.

She was also afraid that Ye Fan would push himself too hard.

They also feared that if Ye Fan insisted on climbing, he would die before reaching Sky Gate.

"Old Madam Chu, please persuade him to stop pushing himself so hard. He has already done well enough. Tell him to come back down. It's not a big deal. Once his injuries heal, he can always climb again." Tears streamed down Tang Yun's face. She couldn't bear to look at Ye Fan any longer.

Chu Lin was crying his heart out.

Grand Old Lady Chu, however, merely let out a sigh.

She wanted to advise Ye Fan, but, not to mention they were too far apart now, Ye Fan simply couldn't hear her.

Even if he could hear her, Ye Fan probably wouldn't obey her.

The matter concerning Eigetsu had dealt him a tremendous blow.

At that moment, opening Sky Gate had become an obsession for him.

Starting from scratch was easier said than done, and no one would dare to guarantee that Sky Gate would still be there next time.

If Sky Gate Formation were to disappear right after Ye Fan stepped off Celestial Road, he would never get another chance to become a saint.