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"I know you may not be interested in such a thing now, but understand the gravity of what you stand to lose. Borrowed strength is no substitute for your independence, and if you throw what you've built away, you will not get it back. No matter how hard you strive, there is no path that will return you to this summit."
"Thank you for the vote of confidence, Ling Wen," Xie Lian said.
"It's not a matter of confidence. I simply wish for you to make this choice with clear eyes," said Ling Wen. "Don't forget that forever is a very, very long time."