madnovel Chapter 345 Luo Feng: I only wanted to buy a house at first!
Chapter 345 Luo Feng: I only wanted to buy a house at first!
Seeing that Wang Lin had politely declined his suggestion, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a pang of emotion, and the topic shifted accordingly.
[Xiao Yan: My second brother's unwavering resolve to revive my sister-in-law truly impresses me. Compared to that, my initial reasons for starting cultivation seem far less compelling.]
[Lin Dong: Oh? Then what was your reason for cultivating so desperately back then, Fourth Brother?]
Lin Dong had been keeping an eye on Xiao Yan, and upon hearing what the other party said, he immediately became interested.
[Xiao Yan: To be honest, I was embarrassed when Nalan Yanran came to my door to annul our engagement. I was filled with a "don't underestimate a young man's potential" spirit, thinking that I would definitely defeat her at the Yunlan Sect in three years. That's why I started cultivating like crazy. I can't compare to my second brother's ambition to defy the heavens for his beloved.]
[Han Li: The humiliation of annulment is a matter of dignity, and this reason is quite valid.]
[Xiao Yan: Hahaha, Third Brother really understands me. But now that I think about it, if Nalan Yanran hadn't come to break off the engagement, I might still be a spoiled young master in Wutan City, living a mediocre life. Speaking of which, I really have to 'thank' her, otherwise I wouldn't have met my teacher, nor would I have met everyone and witnessed the wonders of these myriad worlds.]
Xiao Yan's open-minded remarks eased the atmosphere in the group considerably.
[Lin Dong: Fourth Brother, your reason is somewhat reasonable. My reason for cultivating was much simpler: to defeat that bastard Lin Langtian fair and square in the clan competition!]
Lin Dong spoke through gritted teeth, and his long-suppressed resentment could be felt even through the chat group.
[Xiao Yan: That's it? Brother Lin Dong, your perspective is too narrow. Lin Langtian injured your father, that's a grave grudge. According to our Exploding Heaven Gang's style of 'repaying grudges on the spot, never letting them linger overnight,' you're strong enough now, why don't you just go and kill him? Or go and settle accounts with his father. The son pays for the father's debts, and the father pays for the son's debts, it's all the same principle, that's more satisfying!]
Xiao Yan looked like he was disappointed in Lin Dong and wished he could personally take up a sword and help Lin Dong kill people.
[Lin Dong: Fourth Brother, you don't understand! I don't just want to kill him; I want to defeat him honorably in front of the entire clan, in front of all those who looked down on me and my father back then! I want to trample him under my feet and make him taste the bitterness of humiliation! I want him to know that the bloodline of us branch family members is absolutely no less than that of the main family!]
[Xiao Yan: Tsk tsk, you young people are too concerned with rituals. If you ask me, if you can fight, don't talk. It's much more satisfying to settle scores quickly. But... your idea is quite to my liking. When we get to him, remember to stream it live!]
Just as the two were arguing, Luo Feng, who had been watching from the sidelines, also joined the conversation.
[Luo Feng: Hearing you say that reminds me of my initial reason for cultivating. Back then, I didn't have as many complicated grudges and entanglements as you. My thoughts were very simple and pure: I just wanted to make money, buy a big house, and let my parents and younger brother live a good life.]
[Xiao Yan: What? Buying a house? Sixth Brother, your reason is a bit... too plain! It's seriously inconsistent with your usual style and strength!]
[Luo Feng: Yes, back then my family wasn't well-off, we lived in a low-rent apartment. After I became a martial artist, I took on missions to hunt monsters. My first goal was to buy a detached villa in Yangzhou so my family could have a place to live. Later, as I continued to cultivate, my horizons broadened, and my responsibilities increased, and I just couldn't stop myself from reaching where I am today.]
[Han Li: Fighting for family is a basic human instinct, a very real reason.]
[Qian Renxue: It seems everyone's starting point on the path of cultivation is different.]
Having survived the ordeal, the group chatted animatedly, each offering their own perspective.
At this moment, Xiao Yan suddenly remembered something and turned to look at the ever-composed Han Li.
[Xiao Yan: By the way, Third Brother, we've been talking about us, what about you? Why did you start cultivating immortality in the first place? Don't tell me you were also dumped by your fiancé? Or did you have some deep-seated grudge?]
The group chat fell silent for a moment, as if everyone was waiting for Han Li's reply.
A few seconds later, Han Li's words appeared, carrying his usual caution.
[Han Li: I... didn't have any dramatic reasons. When I first left home to join the Seven Mysteries Sect, it was just to make a living and avoid starving to death at home. Later, I accidentally embarked on the path of cultivation. My initial thought was also very simple...]
He paused, as if making up his mind.
[Han Li: Just to live, to live better, to... achieve immortality.]
[Xiao Yan: Immortality?]
[Lin Dong: Just for this?]
Han Li's answer was so simple that it surprised both Xiao Yan and Lin Dong.
[Han Li: Yes, longevity and freedom from worldly strife. Having witnessed the methods and lifespans of cultivators, I no longer wish to return to the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death of mortals. Therefore, I must proceed with extreme caution, planning carefully before acting. Everything must be geared towards this goal. Grudges and affections, unless they jeopardize the path to immortality, can all be temporarily set aside.]
[Xiao Yan: Third Brother, I finally understand why you were so cautious. Turns out, your goal was always the finish line from the very beginning! Immortality—that's the best reason ever!]
[Lin Dong: Indeed, compared to Brother Han's grand ambition, our reasons for fighting and killing seem rather childish.]
[Luo Feng: The pursuit of the limits and eternity of life is one of the ultimate goals of all cultivators. Fellow Daoist Han Li's original intention is pure and grand.]
[Wang Lin: Immortality... The Great Dao is ruthless, yet those who seek immortality are also sentient beings. Han Li's path is also one of the Great Daos.]
……
a perfect world.
Inside the secret chamber of the Fire Kingdom's royal palace.
Seeing that there was nothing important in the group chat for the time being, Zhu Chen had an idea and decisively left the chat group.
"After three months of seclusion, I've finally made a breakthrough."
Feeling the surging power within his body, like a rushing river, Zhu Chen was in a very pleasant mood.
During this seclusion, his cultivation level successfully broke through from the early stage of the Venerable Realm to the middle stage.
In the cultivation system of Perfect World, every advancement in a minor realm signifies a qualitative leap in strength, far exceeding the mere accumulation of energy.
Zhu Chen calmed his mind and focused on carefully experiencing the changes within himself.
His sea of consciousness had nearly doubled in size compared to before, and his spiritual power had become increasingly refined and pure. Now, with a single thought, he could easily cover the entire vast capital of the Fire Kingdom.
Every blade of grass and every tree in the city, whether cultivator or mortal, is as clear as the lines on the palm of one's hand.
The strength of their spiritual consciousness has also increased significantly.
Even if it's a secret investigation by a Venerable of the same level, he can detect it instantly and has multiple ways to counter or even retaliate.
The improvement in physical strength is even more obvious.
He felt that even without using any special techniques or runes, he was able to defeat or even suppress ordinary late-stage Venerable cultivators with just his physical body.
The supreme bone within his body, which had been fused with a great deal of true blood, was becoming increasingly warm, as if a deeper level of power was being nurtured within it.
"call--"
Zhu Chen stood up, runes flowing naturally around his body, surrounded by crimson clouds.
A powerful aura emanated from it uncontrollably.
He pushed open the heavy stone door to the secret chamber and stepped out.
The moment he stepped out of the secret chamber, an invisible pressure emanated from him, spreading out like ripples on water, instantly enveloping the entire capital of the Fire Kingdom.
This was not intentional on his part, but rather a result of his recent breakthrough and the surge of power, which he was unable to fully control at that moment.
However, this aura was no less than a storm for cultivators inside and outside the capital!
...(End of this chapter)