What if time itself became a visible curse hanging over two powerful men Wang Lin once knew? In the latest chapters of Renegade Immortal (仙逆), the hero steps into the Luo Tian (罗天) Star Region and immediately notices something chilling: both Sun Tai (孙泰) and Gu Yunchun (古云沌) carry a heavy shroud of death. It is not just old age—it is the physical manifestation of broken spirits and lost decades. This moment marks a turning point, showing that even mighty cultivators cannot escape the weight of suffering and regret.
A Shocking Reunion
When Wang Lin (王林) first sets foot in Luo Tian, he has no idea who he will find. Rescuing four cultivators from Ran Yun Star (冉云星) brings him to a place thick with danger, but also thick with the past. There, sitting like a forgotten ghost, is Sun Tai. The once-feared Grand Elder of the Corpse Yin Sect now appears fragile, his hair white and his eyes dim. He looks at Wang Lin and gasps, "Zeng Niu (曾牛), it really is you!" The shock is real. Here is a man who chased Wang Lin across realms, only to end up broken in a distant corner of the universe. The irony is heavy, but Sun Tai feels no anger—only a strange joy at seeing a familiar face.
Wang Lin notices it immediately: the deathly aura clinging to Sun Tai like a second skin. In cultivation terms, this aura signals the end. Life force is draining away, and no pill or technique can reverse it. Sun Tai came to Luo Tian because Wang Lin forced him there, and for a hundred years, he served as a slave in the Lü (吕) family. Those years were pure torture. He describes them as a "living hell" that shattered his will. His cultivation dropped from a high level down to the Nascent Soul stage. The proud elder is now just a tired old man, barely holding on.
Despite their bloody history, Sun Tai shares everything he knows about Luo Tian. He maps out the dangers, the powers, and the traps. It is his final gift, given without expectation. Wang Lin listens quietly, and for the first time, treats his former enemy with something close to kindness. He promises Sun Tai a peaceful end, a place to rest, and even agrees to send his remains home. The scene is oddly warm—two men who once wanted each other dead now sitting together like old friends at the edge of forever.
The Weight of a Century
Sun Tai's story is not just about physical decay. It is about what happens when a strong will meets total despair. In the Lü household, he was nothing. No respect, no freedom, no hope. Day after day, he performed degrading tasks, watching younger cultivators rise while he sank. The deathly aura on his body reflects this internal collapse. His dao heart—the core belief that drives a cultivator—completely shattered. Without it, his cultivation fell apart. This is why Wang Lin sees him as a walking corpse, even though he still breathes.
Wang Lin does not mock him or gloat. Instead, he offers dignity. He lets Sun Tai talk, listens to his regrets, and accepts the information about Luo Tian as a serious contribution. This interaction shows how much Wang Lin has grown. He is no longer the vengeful young man from earlier chapters. He sees Sun Tai as a person, not just an enemy. When Sun Tai asks to "return to his roots" after death, Wang Lin nods without hesitation. It is a simple promise, but it means everything to a man who lost everything else.
The deathly aura serves as a reminder: time is the one enemy no cultivator can defeat. Sun Tai spent centuries building power, only to lose it all in a hundred years of servitude. His body still functions, but his spirit is already gone. Wang Lin recognizes this because he has seen it before. He knows that some wounds do not heal, and some battles leave marks that never fade. By offering peace, he gives Sun Tai something the Lü family never could: respect.
An Echo of Mortality
Wang Lin sees the same shadow on another face soon after. Gu Yunchun, once a vibrant and powerful figure, now looks exhausted. His energy is low, his movements slow, and his eyes carry the weight of approaching death. He tells Wang Lin bluntly: he has less than thirty years left. The deathly aura around him is unmistakable. Unlike Sun Tai, Gu Yunchun did not suffer as a slave. But time itself has caught up with him. Decades of wandering, fighting, and worrying have drained his life force to the last drops.
Gu Yunchun never asks for help. He is proud, independent, and used to solving his own problems. But now, he has one weakness: his sword spirit, Shuang'er (双儿). She is more than a tool; she is his companion, his legacy. He cannot bear the thought of leaving her unprotected. So he does something he rarely does—he begs. He asks Wang Lin to take care of Shuang'er after he is gone. It is not a command or a trade, but a plea from a dying man to someone he trusts.
Wang Lin remembers how Gu Yunchun helped him in the past, offering guidance and support when it mattered most. He does not forget kindness. Looking at the deathly aura surrounding his old friend, he feels no hesitation. He accepts the request fully. This moment ties back to Sun Tai: two powerful men, both facing the same end, both turning to Wang Lin for closure. The deathly aura is not just a sign of decay—it is a signal of trust passed on. Wang Lin becomes the keeper of their final wishes, carrying their hopes into the future.
