"If my will alone enough, I will not die." Because he has this to live for. This thing that needs him alive to see through.

He looks across the space of between, and says, "Do not tell Jin Guangyao you have seen the way. I'm not the only one who walks this path. If he tries to lead, do not follow. There are many there who will not forgive the slaughter of Wen. I would not see you caught in it."

There will be consequences. They should not fall on Lan Xichen.