# 261
**Chapter 261: No Regrets**
“The Mortal Divine Realm… is the kingdom of gods within the mortal world, huh…” the page muttered the name of God’s Ruins, suddenly understanding. “So that’s why the higher-ups of the Night Watch value Lin Qiye so much—he’s the soul of this city.”
“That’s right. To sustain this miracle, the Night Watch has been secretly watching over Lin Qiye, preventing him from leaving the range of the Mortal Divine Realm. Because once he leaves, this city—having lost its soul—will cease to exist.”
“If that’s the case, then why did they let Lin Qiye join the Night Watch? Wouldn’t it be better to let him remain an ordinary person and quietly maintain the miracle?” the page asked in confusion.
“I already said it before—maintaining such a large-scale miracle requires an immense amount of divine power. The divine power Michael poured into Lin Qiye’s body can only sustain this city for ten years. When that decade is up—in just half a month—the city will still vanish. And Lin Qiye, who will then possess a complete Mortal Divine Realm, will become the most promising mortal agent of the gods in the world.
By then, it would be too late to tell him about Forbidden Ruins, the mysterious, and the gods… He might very well fall into darkness, be deceived by the Church of the Ancient Gods, and become an evil god.
So, his joining the Night Watch was always part of the higher-ups’ plan.”
Master Chen let out a long sigh, recalling the call Commander Ye had given him, and continued, “This time, our purpose in coming to Cangnan wasn’t to investigate divine fluctuations, but to assess Lin Qiye’s current mental state—to determine whether he can accept the reality of the city’s destruction in half a month…
We didn’t expect these foreign gods to interfere and accelerate Cangnan’s collapse.
Fortunately, the Night Watch has been preparing for this moment for the past ten years. Even if Cangnan disappears, they have the most comprehensive contingency plan…”
The page turned to look at the gradually vanishing city and sighed.
“The residents of Cangnan City were wiped out in ignorance, then resurrected. They lived ten years of life and left behind descendants… Lin Qiye’s merit is immense.”
“Not everyone was unaware,” Master Chen said, glancing out the window. “There was one person who knew everything from the beginning. He… was the most burdened, the most sorrowful person in this city.”
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**On the rooftop of the agency.**
Chen Muye, Wu Xiangnan, Hongying, and Wen Qimo stood there, still dazed and speechless over Si Xiaonan’s departure.
“Captain, Leng Xuan is gone too,” Hongying said, her voice trembling, her face pale. “Xiaonan, she…”
“Xiaonan didn’t betray us,” Chen Muye said firmly. “She just left for now, to do what she needs to do… I believe she’ll come back.”
Wen Qimo was silent for a long time, then nodded. “I believe that too. Xiaonan wouldn’t betray us.”
Hongying was about to say something when countless golden light particles began rising from the city. Everything around them started to vanish…
“What’s happening?” Wu Xiangnan froze at the sight.
In the distance, one pedestrian after another turned into golden light and dissipated into the air. Parents on the verge of disappearing gently stroked their children’s heads, smiling and telling them to be strong…
Because they were the generation of miracles.
“What’s going on? Why is everyone disappearing except the children?” Wen Qimo frowned. He looked down at his own body—he wasn’t turning into light particles.
Hongying and Wu Xiangnan exchanged glances. They weren’t disappearing either.
“Because you haven’t been in Cangnan long enough,” Chen Muye said from the side. He sat on the edge of the rooftop, watching the vanishing city, speaking calmly.
“Only those who were within Cangnan City at 2:36:19 PM on October 24th, ten years ago… will disappear.”
Wen Qimo and the others looked at each other, understanding dawning on their faces.
“I remember, Hongying, you came to Cangnan four years ago,” Wen Qimo said. “I arrived three years ago. The deputy captain was…”
“I came five years ago,” Wu Xiangnan said.
An Qingyu, standing nearby, looked at his own body in confusion. He wasn’t turning into light either. After a moment of thought, he nodded.
“In October ten years ago… I was still in elementary school in Huaihai City. I hadn’t come to Cangnan yet.”
Wu Xiangnan pondered for a moment, then slowly said:
“I remember, among us, the only one who’s been in Cangnan for ten years is…”
He suddenly froze, as if realizing something, and turned sharply to the side.
Chen Muye, sitting alone at the edge of the rooftop, lowered his head and looked at his own body. A bitter smile appeared on his face.
His body was disappearing.
Golden light began to fade from his fingertips, slowly spreading to his palm, wrist, arm… The golden glow illuminated his face. He looked up at the vanishing city, the light of the city reflected in his eyes.
Like a sky full of stars.
“Captain!!” Hongying froze at the sight. A moment later, she rushed to Chen Muye’s side like mad, staring at the light particles, her entire body trembling.
“Captain, you…”
“It’s okay.” A gentle smile appeared on Chen Muye’s face. He raised his other hand and gently patted Hongying’s head. “I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time.”
“Chen Muye!” Wu Xiangnan’s brow furrowed deeply. “What’s going on? Why…”
Chen Muye let out a long sigh, looked into the distance, and said calmly, “Ten years ago, I was in Shangjing City when I received orders to leave alone and head to Cangnan to find the person prophesied by Zeus—someone who could overthrow divine authority. My mission was to find him and bring him back to Shangjing.
I didn’t expect that during the divine battle at the border, Gaia would seize the *Shiva’s Grudge* and, at great cost, erase all of Cangnan City… At that time, I just happened to be within Cangnan’s borders.”
Chen Muye smiled bitterly and shook his head. “Thanks to Lin Qiye, I got another chance at life. At the time, I didn’t know what had happened. Later, after learning everything from the commander, I volunteered to stay in Cangnan, to guard *Shiva’s Grudge*, and never returned to the capital. I disappeared from the world.
Then… you all arrived.”
He reached into his chest and pulled out the羊皮卷 wrapped in *Fateless Silk*, handing it to Hongying.
“Xiaonan didn’t take *Shiva’s Grudge*. She’s not a bad person. I probably won’t be able to guard it anymore. Hongying, keep it safe for me. When the higher-ups arrive, hand it over.”
Half of Chen Muye’s body had already vanished. The golden light illuminated a corner of the darkness. Hongying was crying uncontrollably. She took *Shiva’s Grudge* from Chen Muye’s hand and nodded firmly.
Chen Muye lowered his head, pulled out his own Coat of Arms from his pocket, and quietly read the small words engraved on the back. Looking at the city before him, a smile appeared on his face.
“I, Chen Muye, have guarded this city for ten years. Now… it’s time to leave with it.”
“Captain!!” Hongying screamed, reaching out as if to grab the vanishing light, but only caught emptiness.
Chen Muye’s gaze swept across their faces. He smiled and said:
“Oh, and if you see Lin Qiye again, thank him for me.
Thank him for giving me, my child, and everyone in this city… a miracle.
These ten years, I, Chen Muye… have no regrets…”
His voice gradually faded. Chen Muye’s body turned into golden light, rising into the sky, merging with the golden torrent, forming a brilliant sky.