I cannot protect you this time

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Zou Jiayi opened his eyes again, laughing bitterly in silence to himself as he emerged from his memories. He forced himself out of his father's embrace, finding the courage to face Han Xiaoyan as he left Chi Cheng behind him.

He lifted his sword, presenting it to the Imperial Court General with his head lowered. As per customs, those Celestial Hunters who were guilty of criminal deeds would present their weapon to those they wronged.

In return, their own weapon would be used to execute them for their irredeemable crimes.

Chi Cheng's gaze widened, reaching for his son but Zou Jiayi shook his head. He knew full well that he bore no right to concede to his death in a body loaned to him temporarily.