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Tang Yue's trip to the Qinling Mountains wasn't just for Tang Bei and Tang Nan, but also for herself. Tang Dong's sudden realization made Tang Yue understand many things. However, circumstances didn't allow it, so Tang Yue kept her thoughts to herself.

The Qinling Mountains are rich in spiritual energy, and she wanted to try out the principles she had come to understand here, perhaps even experiencing a profound and enlightening epiphany. Another reason was the two airplanes that had flown through the Qinling Mountains last time.

Everyone knew that air support was swift, but Tang Yue remained curious about where Japan had obtained the aircraft. At the same time, she didn't want such a situation to occur on the southern islands. Therefore, she wanted to find the cause of every potential danger.

"Battalion Commander, is it alright to leave the vehicle here? Won't it be stolen?"

Chang Yin shook his head. "I've already spoken to the county head here. They'll send someone over later to take the car away."

As Chang Yin spoke, he strode off into the mountains. Sun Jinan stopped worrying about the car and took a deep breath of the Qinling Mountains air.

"Battalion Commander, you know what, the spiritual energy in the Qinling Mountains is really so comfortable."

Chang Yin didn't turn around. "Then why don't we take this opportunity to improve ourselves?"

Sun Jinan...

He reached out and rubbed the tip of his nose. It wasn't that he didn't want to; it was that he really couldn't do it, okay? Last time in the Qinling Mountains, he had a sense of Qi and thought he could break through in one go, but they left the Qinling Mountains quickly, and he could never find that feeling again.

Sun Jinan looked back at Tang Bei and Tang Nan, "Hey, Da Bei and Er Nan, you two need to step up your game!"

Tang Bei smiled but didn't say anything. Tang Nan grinned sheepishly, "Brother Sun, let's work hard together. I think I can definitely do it this time. Go, Brother Sun!" As he spoke, he clenched his fist in front of his chest and made a gesture of encouragement.

Sun Jinan...

Oh dear, he's weak and has no right to complain; anyone can kick him while he's down. It's a really unpleasant feeling. Looks like I still need to work harder myself.

Tang Yue remained silent. They had only just entered the mountains, and the concentration of spiritual energy here was on a completely different level compared to outside. The concentration of spiritual energy in the middle of the Qinling Mountains, which they had passed through last time, was even more extraordinary.

Her mind kept replaying everything that had happened in Japan: the enslaved Chinese in the underground mines, forced to leave their homes hoping for a better life, only to be led into a den of iniquity. If it weren't for the thought of returning home that sustained them, they might have lost all reason to live.

And then there are the men in black in the germ lab. Even though they are forced to do things against their will by drugs every day, they will fight back against the drugs with all their might, just wanting to stay awake a little longer, even if they are weak and in pain all over their body.

Why? Simply because they wanted to find a way to survive, or at least leave that place. They wanted to go home, back to China, and continue striving for the strength of China.

What Tang Yue could never forget was Fei Bing. She saved these people simply because they were all Chinese, and she was able to rescue them from the inferno within her power.

But when did she begin to forget her own life and death, determined to bring all these people back no matter what?

When she couldn't hold on any longer, when she truly thought she wouldn't survive, she hoped those men in black could return to China. At that time, this wish was her most genuine thought.

Fei Bing saved her. Fei Bing, how much she wanted to return to China alive, even just to see the people of China one more time, so fearless of the threat of missiles, stood in the midst of gunfire to create a safe space for her.

Did he not want to return to China back then? No! Tang Yue thought, he probably did, very, very much. But why did he still do that?

Was it because he believed that Tang Yue's life was more important or more valuable than Fei Bing's? Or was it because he didn't want to die and was willing to exchange his life for hers?

So, what is the meaning of life?

Chang Yin and the others felt that the spiritual energy fluctuations around Tang Yue were becoming more and more intense. The little girl didn't say a word the whole time, just walked forward quickly step by step. They didn't know what she was thinking, but with each step she took, it seemed that a storm was sweeping around her.

This power is terrifying beyond measure.

Tang Yue felt as if she was about to grasp the true meaning of it all, just one step away. Looking up, she sensed the people around her struggling to support her, a smile playing on her lips, and her body floated lightly into the sky.

The group felt the pressure on their bodies ease instantly. Tang Yue didn't say anything and stepped into the air, heading towards the depths of the Qinling Mountains.

As Tang Yue stepped deeper into the Qinling Mountains, the surrounding spiritual energy became so dense it seemed almost tangible, transforming into mist that swirled around her. Her thoughts remained deeply immersed in questioning the meaning of life, her various experiences in Japan flashing through her mind like a revolving lantern.

In an instant, spiritual energy seemed to be drawn by a powerful force, frantically converging towards Tang Yue. The once tranquil mountain forest was suddenly filled with howling winds, branches were blown about, and leaves rustled, as if wailing in mourning for the impending upheaval.

Tang Yue's spiritual energy fluctuations became increasingly intense, forming visible ripples that spread outwards.

Under the impact of this powerful spiritual energy, Tang Yue sat down on the spot, her body trembling slightly. She closed her eyes tightly, her forehead covered in sweat, and she was going through a fierce internal struggle.

What is the meaning of life? Is it for self-cultivation or for protecting others? What is the purpose of the perseverance and sacrifice of those Chinese people who endure hardship?

She felt she understood. But how could she summarize the reason? Just as Tang Yue was struggling to find the answer, the spiritual energy within her body surged uncontrollably like a burst dam.

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