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Lu Chen fell into the forest, stepping on the dry branches and fallen leaves as he walked a few steps before sitting down against a large tree.
His decision to leave the battlefield was not out of fear of Chu Yuzhu and the Three Poisons Wanderer; if it came to a real fight, the five of them would certainly not be his match. The reason he chose to retreat was that his state of mind had been affected, which left him feeling exhausted.
Originally, Lu Chen's Dao Heart was very solid. The temptations of the world—desire, profit, and achievement—could hardly shake his Dao Heart. With a singular focus on the Dao and a pure heart, he only had one word in his mind: "Dao." He aimed to build a path that belonged to him, and that was his Dao Heart.
However, due to Chu Yuzhu's ruthlessness and cruelty, he felt compassion, which caused him emotional distress and directly damaged his Dao Heart.
It was normal for the Dao Heart to be damaged; if it were not, then Lu Chen would not be human but a deity.
Not long after, he gradually pulled himself out of this state. In this world filled with deceit and betrayal, experiencing it firsthand served as a tempering and cleansing of his Dao Heart, allowing it to sublimate and grow. In the future, when faced with similar situations, he would not be easily swayed.
On a deeper level, the Dao Heart is also a barrier; one builds a castle within their heart and establishes their own beliefs to protect themselves while also shielding others.
At any time, as long as one upholds their beliefs and guards their castle, as long as the Dao Heart remains unextinguished and the castle within does not collapse, they will fear nothing. Even the strongest enemy cannot shatter one's state of mind.
If Lu Chen could reconcile with himself and truly clear the obstacles in his heart, then he would have already achieved victory. His state of mind would elevate to a higher level, making him invulnerable to similar situations in the future.
For example, Elder Yin Boqing from the Five Element Sect has a profound cultivation of Dao Heart; the strength of his inner castle is beyond what ordinary people can imagine.
He forsakes emotions for the Dao, completely disregarding relationships. Even if his family were captured and slaughtered before him, it would not shake his state of mind in the slightest.
If an ordinary person witnessed their family being killed, they would likely scream in rage or despair; emotions like anger, hatred, and pity would overwhelm them, causing their state of mind to collapse and their inner castle to fall apart. This would give enemies an opportunity to easily defeat them.
Leaning against the tree roots, Lu Chen shifted slightly. His Dao Heart had calmed down; there was no major issue now. He began considering how to proceed next. Returning to Flowing Wave Island Camp was definitely not an option.
It was likely under surveillance; going back would be walking into a trap.
The only thing Lu Chen couldn't understand was the alliance between Qi Kingdom and Korea; this seemed impossible. In the struggle for dominance over Central Plains, there could be no consensus among the high-ranking officials of Korea and Qi Kingdom—they would only be mortal enemies without question.
There was only one possibility: Three Poisons Wanderer had deceived him or had colluded with Chu Yuzhu solely to eliminate Lu Chen.
Lu Chen had no deep-seated hatred for Chu Yuzhu initially; however, his opportunities and fortune had drawn her jealousy.
A tall tree attracts the wind; no matter how quickly you grow or how strong you become, being envied by others is inevitable. When one's momentum becomes too overwhelming, it must be suppressed. Even the old may face a thunderbolt that could strike them down.
Wherever one goes, they shine the brightest while also attracting the most jealousy. This is the nature of humanity and the unchanging truth of the world.
The hatred between Chu Yuzhu and Lu Chen stems largely from the fact that Lu Chen was once a servant in Korea, but now that servant has risen above his master. This is something Chu Yuzhu cannot tolerate, nor can anyone else.
A talent that grows strongly but cannot be utilized must be destroyed first. This is why Chu Yuzhu has allied with Three Poisons Wanderer, planning to eliminate Lu Chen before he can join any local factions; by then, it would be too late for her to regret.
Now that matters in the East Sea have come to a close, Lu Chen is contemplating whether to return directly to Five Element Sect. After all, many of his fellow disciples are also preparing to head back to Five Element Sect.
"Hmm?" Lu Chen raised his head and noticed a girl standing silently on a branch above him, completely still.
"Unity of Man?"
This was Lu Chen's first impression; only a Qi Master of Unity of Man could hide so well. This indicates that the girl's Qigong cultivation level is at least at Unity of Man. He has no idea how long she has been concealed up there, only now noticing her presence.
This seems too coincidental; Lu Chen, unaware of the situation, had just arrived here to take a break when this girl happened to be lurking nearby. It seems unlikely that this is mere coincidence.
The only explanation is that he is still caught in a trap set by Qi Kingdom and Korea—a grand scheme!
Fortunately, Lu Chen felt a shock in his heart. The two were only about ten zhang apart; if the other party suddenly attacked, whether he could escape safely remains uncertain.
Lu Chen's gaze sharpened as he observed the girl dressed in black, dual blades strapped to her back, with long hair cascading down to her waist. Her features were delicate and fair, with sparkling eyes that made her an undeniable beauty.
"Very calm!"
The girl thought lightly to herself, slightly surprised by Lu Chen's composure. She shifted her position on the branch, her tight black clothing accentuating her alluring curves—front and back—making her stunningly beautiful.
"Is she from Twin Blade Family?" Lu Chen murmured. The girl's most distinctive feature was indeed those two blades on her back; such attire could only belong to someone from Twin Blade Family.
"What is your relationship with Yue Shaojun?"
Lu Chen asked the girl in black above him a question and then prepared to stand up from the ground. This was part of his strategy to distract her with words before he stood up; otherwise, the situation would become very passive. Flesh did not possess the ability to burrow underground or merge into a tree.
"You better not move. The time it takes you to stand up is enough for me to rush down and split your head open," the girl said coldly to Lu Chen below. Her voice was crisp and melodious.
"Alright, I won't stand up then."
Lu Chen forced a smile and sat back down, leaning against the large tree again. It wasn't that he had given up; it was just that this girl was of unknown origin, and he wanted to clarify the situation first.
"Is Yue Shaojun's death related to you?" the girl asked Lu Chen, stepping forward with a stance.
"Yue Shaojun?" It seemed Lu Chen had not guessed wrong; this girl was indeed from the Twin Blade Family and had a connection to Yue Shaojun. Therefore, her purpose for coming here must be revenge.
"Yes, it is indeed related to me," Lu Chen admitted his responsibility. Yue Shaojun had been killed by him after being exhausted from the siege.
"Are you still being honest? Did you kill my brother?" The girl in black asked coldly, her tone slightly enraged.
"I killed him with my own hands. Yue Shaojun had great skills but chose to be a lackey; he deserved to die."
Lu Chen spoke with righteous conviction, showing no signs of concealment. A person who speaks truthfully does not blink or falter; such pretense cannot be maintained.
Since this girl referred to Yue Shaojun as her brother, it was clear she was his sister.
Hearing Lu Chen's words, her face turned red and pale in anger as she exclaimed, "You killed someone and still have reasons and excuses; it's all just excuses!"
"I, Lu Chen, only kill those who deserve it. If they must die, then they will die."
Lu Chen did not shy away and openly expressed his views on Yue Shaojun's death. Yue Shaojun colluded with Chuan Ru Mage and established outposts at sea with Qi Kingdom, stockpiling armor, weapons, food, and other military supplies to plot against the Central Plains. Wasn't that deserving of death?
"Since that's the case, then you will pay for my brother's life."
The girl in black bit down on the hilt of her Dual Blades, leaped off the branch, and immediately flew down. The two Dual Blades spun rapidly in the air, their edges slicing through the air with a sharp hiss as they aimed at Lu Chen.
The move was the "Venomous Dragon Drill" from the Moon King Sword Technique, which Lu Chen had already mastered thoroughly. Now, as it was executed by the girl in black, he immediately recognized it.
The Dual Blades' Venomous Dragon Drill was ferocious and domineering, brutal and powerful; even surrounded by millions of troops, it could easily break through. Normally, it could crush thousands of soldiers effortlessly, leaving them powerless to resist.
If struck even once, there would be no chance of survival, especially since Lu Chen had not yet entered the Divine Power Body and his Flesh was still that of an ordinary person, with blood and flesh. A cut would mean certain death, but how could Lu Chen possibly be easily hit?
Lu Chen rolled to the side like a Raccoon, cleverly evading the attack. This rolling technique was something he had comprehended from the Crazy Serpent Seven Star Classic and often used for dodging, proving effective time and again.
Just as the girl in black swung her Dual Blades towards him, she sliced a large hole into the tree Lu Chen had just been leaning against. Wood chips flew everywhere, and dead branches and leaves scattered around.
The tree shook violently as if it were about to topple over.
The girl in black realized that Lu Chen had managed to evade her lethal technique. She sprang up gracefully and casually threw one of her Moon King's Blades.
The Dual Blades in her hands were identical to the pair left behind by Yue Shaojun, with deep blood grooves shaped like shark teeth.
The Moon King's Blade sliced through the air, spinning as it flew in a large arc towards Lu Chen.
Lu Chen's expression sharpened; he recognized this move as the Giant Throwing Stick from the Moon King Sword Technique. It mimicked the ancient giants who hurled stone sticks with remarkable force. Once thrown, it would return to hand without relying on any external power.
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