Chapter 108: Chen Xin Breaks Through to Rank 97, Xiao Wu Confesses Her Identity
In the center of the battlefield, Chen Xin's strongest strike dissipated.
Zhao Yun's spear now hovered silently three inches before Chen Xin's brow.
The cold gleam flickering at the spear tip made Chen Xin's skin sting faintly.
Zhao Yun withdrew his spear and stood upright.
"Your sword is too focused on 'killing.' The Seven Kill Sword may use killing to end killing, but slaughter is ultimately a means, not the goal."
"When you truly understand that the sword in your hand exists to protect rather than to kill… your sword will be complete."
These words struck like a sudden enlightenment.
Chen Xin stood frozen in place, his gaze vacant, as though he had fallen into a profound realization.
Protect… not kill…
In his mind echoed his father's dying words from years past, and the effortless weightlessness of Zhao Yun's spear just now.
Gradually,
The killing intent surrounding him began to recede. The sword intent that had once been razor-sharp and exposed became restrained, yet far heavier and more profound.
A brand-new surge of soul power erupted from within Chen Xin!
The bottleneck shattered.
Rank 97!
Chen Xin suddenly opened his eyes, the sharpness within them transforming into clarity.
He took a deep breath and gave Zhao Yun a deep bow this time, a formal salute of a disciple:
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellency!"
"Chen Xin… has understood!"
Zhao Yun gave a slight nod. Turning to look beyond the barrier at Lin Yuan, his figure gradually became illusory.
"Since you have understood, that is good."
"Disciple, handle the rest yourself."
With that, Zhao Yun transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the air.
Peak aura fully displayed.
The barrier dispersed.
Lin Yuan stepped forward with a smile, looking at the excited Ning Fengzhi and the seemingly reborn Chen Xin.
"Congratulations, Senior Sword Douluo, on advancing even further after reaching the peak."
Chen Xin looked at Lin Yuan, his gaze complex yet grateful.
"Lin Yuan, this time, I owe you and your master a tremendous favor!"
"If you ever need me, I will give my all!"
Beside him, Ning Fengzhi added, "Uncle Jian's matters are the matters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi had already made up his mind that he must do everything possible to win Lin Yuan over.
The master behind Lin Yuan was unbelievably powerful. A soul ring configuration of seven black and two red rings! He had never seen such a thing before!
How was that even possible?
Even that man, Qian Daoliu, was rumored to possess only eight black and one red soul ring, wasn't he?
Could it be… that Lin Yuan's master had received some kind of divine inheritance trial?
Judging from the strength Zhao Yun displayed, Ning Fengzhi felt he might even surpass Qian Daoliu.
(What Ning Fengzhi didn't know was that Qian Daoliu could borrow the power of the Angel God.)
Moreover, under Zhao Yun's guidance, Chen Xin had finally broken through to Rank 97. For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, this was monumental.
Though it was only a difference of one rank, the latter could utterly dominate the former!
And with Lin Yuan's talent, he was unquestionably worth investing in.
On the other side,
Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan were staring at each other, wide-eyed, their gazes filled with shock and confusion.
Ning Rongrong: (eye signal) Sister Yanyan, did you know Lin Yuan had such a monstrous teacher?
Dugu Yan: (shakes head) I had no idea! I thought he made it up to bluff people!
Ning Rongrong: Seven black and two red… Is that even a configuration a human can have? Could it be from the system?
Dugu Yan: I don't know… but can we even talk about this in the group chat? It's terrifying.
The two girls exchanged a look and tacitly decided to remain silent for now.
A secret of this level, if carelessly spread, might bring trouble to Lin Yuan.
At that moment, Dugu Bo, who had been in a daze the entire time, finally snapped back to his senses.
"This is bad!"
"I came here to ask that senior to help detoxify me!"
"Now he's gone, what about my poison?"
Dugu Bo looked deeply regretful.
Zhao Yun's overwhelming presence had stunned him so thoroughly that he forgot his original purpose.
Dugu Yan stepped forward and intimately hooked her arm around Lin Yuan's, her body almost pressing against him.
"Lin Yuan…"
Standing on her toes, her red lips close to his ear, she whispered, "Over a year ago, you noticed the poison in my body, didn't you?"
"I want to ask… can you or your master cure it?"
Their posture at that moment looked extremely ambiguous.
Dugu Yan's well-developed figure pressed tightly against Lin Yuan's arm, her long green hair carrying a faint, alluring fragrance.
Nearby, Ning Rongrong glanced at the scene, then lowered her head to look at her slightly flatter chest.
"Hmph!"
The little witch puffed up her cheeks in irritation.
"So shameless! Using honey traps already!"
"When I grow up more, I can do that too!"
Fortunately,
As someone who had lived two lifetimes, Lin Yuan's self-control was solid.
Although the sensation against his arm was indeed delightful, he wasn't dazzled by this beautiful serpent.
He slightly turned his head, avoiding Dugu Yan's teasing breath, and lowered his voice.
"Don't worry. My master already mentioned this matter."
"Tonight, have your grandfather come to my dormitory. I have a solution."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's emerald eyes lit up instantly, her face blooming into a radiant smile.
"Really?"
"That's wonderful!"
"Lin Yuan, you're the best!"
After a brief exchange of pleasantries,
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin took their leave.
As for Zhao Yun's existence, these two old foxes naturally kept their lips sealed.
A trump card like this, if exposed, would only alert Spirit Hall, bringing trouble for everyone.
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan also departed, thoroughly satisfied, agreeing to meet again that night.
At dusk.
The setting sun dipped below the horizon, painting the clouds in brilliant shades of orange and red.
On a hill behind Heaven Dou Royal Academy, overlooking the sunset,
A gentle breeze lifted the hem of a girl's pink dress.
Xiao Wu stood at the cliff's edge, gazing at the sinking sun, complicated emotions flickering in her eyes.
She had thought about it all day.
She had decided to confess.
"Brother."
Turning around, Xiao Wu looked at Lin Yuan standing behind her. Her voice was soft, yet firm.
"My soul power has reached Rank 20."
Lin Yuan looked at her beneath the sunset, warmth in his eyes.
"Congratulations, Xiao Wu. Does that mean you're going to obtain your second soul ring now?"
"Do you need me to accompany you to the hunting forest?"
Xiao Wu took a deep breath and shook her head.
She walked up to him and lifted her face, her large eyes staring directly into his.
"Brother… actually, regarding my soul rings, I don't need to hunt soul beasts."
"I am actually a one-hundred-thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit in human form."
After saying that, Xiao Wu nervously observed Lin Yuan's reaction.
However, his expression did not change in the slightest.
Or rather, there was a trace of surprise—surprise that she would choose to confess so early.
"I know."
Lin Yuan said softly.
Xiao Wu froze. "Eh?"
Lin Yuan raised his hand and gently rubbed her soft rabbit ears, smiling.
"I've known for a long time. It's just Xiao Wu. I didn't expect you to tell me yourself so soon."
End of Chapter