Springtime River Flows to the East [Tales of the Star, Cloud and Rain Part 1]
13 parts Complete Mature"Ying Long..." Bingyi whispered, his voice cracking.
"I can't do it."
Before Bingyi could act, Ying Long reached out and pulled the blade into his own chest. The sword pierced his heart with a burst of golden light. His body began to dissolve, shimmering like stardust in the mist.
"Ying Long!" Bingyi cried, dropping the sword and rushing to catch the collapsing figure. He cradled Ying Long's fading form in his arms, his tears falling onto the glowing remnants of the dragon spirit.