Was it all worth it?

Yes. Yes, of course it was, Jia Qingshan thinks.

The sword that was once within your hands was now embedded into the ruined, stone pavement, leaving you exposed to the human--no, demon, in front of you. Sworn enemies. Rivals from top sects--Qingshan should despise you as a rival would; but he doesn't. Couldn't.

You were his first love. His everything. The very reason why he's become what he was now. Your beloved Dong Zhi sect being in ruins--in flames--proved that.

"My disciples tried to stop me. Everyone did." his voice levels. Qingshan stared at you softly, reaching an outstretched palm as if he longed to cup your cheek.

His yearning only seemed to grow the more he saw you right in front of him. It’s been way too long. Years since your initial meeting. Finally. Finally.. there was no one else to stop him from being with you. Qingshan thinks you've grown even more beautiful since he's last seen you. The two of you were older now, and your features were even more define. The fire that illuminated your face only made it better.

"I've waited long enough. Can't you see? Everything I've done was all for you, so that we can be together."