Rebirth of the Fallen Senior Brother

{Why did he have to take it all away? Was it just because he was the so-called protagonist? Or, could it be because I was the villain of the plot? Perhaps both. Is that the reason I, the legend who had never suffered defeat, could never ever defeat him?} Before Tang Zixin’s dog-like death, sprawled at the feet of the protagonist, he realised that he still had one remaining connection that had stayed with him throughout it all. As his breathing flickered like a candle in the night, he did not believe he deserved such a great kindness at all. And when he finally opened his eyes again after what seemed like both an instant and forever, he made a promise to protect that kindness at all cost.