I'm picking up fragments in Douluo Continent

Chapter 157 Life Mentor Lu Feng
The valley behind the Qibao Liuli Sect is quiet and green. Fresh moss covers the stones, and the air is filled with a hint of grass and wood fragrance.

A giant waterfall over 200 meters high cascades down with a deafening roar.

Chen Chen stood under the waterfall, the Seven Killing Sword Spirit shone brightly, the sword flickered, and wherever the sword wind went, countless crystal water splashed.

The huge boulder where Chen Chen practiced swordplay had a surface as smooth as a mirror and a cool luster due to being washed by waterfalls all year round.

Most people can't even climb up the waterfall, let alone practice sword skills under it.

However, Chen Chen remained unmoved. He closed his eyes, stood upright, and allowed the surging waterfall to hit him like a huge hammer.

"What exactly is the Heart Sword?"

In an instant, the sharp sword energy cut out and actually cut off the rushing waterfall. The strong soul power overflowed and abruptly blocked the water flow, causing the waterfall to stagnate for a second.

But after a moment, Chen Chen's figure suddenly stopped.

His mind was a little confused.

He recalled the battle between him and Lu Feng.

It is obvious that his soul power is deeper, his swordsmanship is superb, and his martial soul quality is also superior, so why did he lose to Lu Feng?

As soon as he thought of this, Chen Chen's sword skills became more and more chaotic, but each sword was stronger than the last.

With his strenuous efforts, the sword light flashed and formed a sword shield, isolating the impact of the water flow.

However, the surging water continued to hit Chen Chen's shield. Gradually, he felt a little tired, his breathing became rapid, and his face turned slightly pale.

"Damn it, is this my limit again? I can only hold on for half an hour each time." He gritted his teeth, feeling unwilling.

"No, I want to surpass my limits!"

Chen Chen's eyes were red, veins bulged on his forehead, and he swung the sword again with great effort.

However, the waterfall rushes down with unstoppable force.

"boom!"

With a dull thud, Chen Chen's body was smashed heavily into the pool like a kite with a broken string, splashing huge water.

"Damn it, failed again."

Chen Chen surfaced, clenched his fists and slammed the water hard, his face full of regret and unwillingness.

Chen Xin has been standing on the top of a mountain in the distance, watching all this quietly.

Seeing this, he sighed slightly, with a bit of regret in his eyes: "Chen Chen's heart is in turmoil. Alas, it is easy to defeat the opponent, but it is difficult to defeat yourself."

After saying this, Chen Xin left slowly with his sleeves fluttering.

Unconsciously, Lu Feng had been in the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect for almost a month. During this time, he had finally seen what it meant to be the richest sect in the world.

Apart from anything else, the dishes on the table every day were not only delicious, but also different. Lu Feng felt that he had gained some weight.

During these days, Ning Ya came to see him almost every day. In her words, she intentionally or unintentionally revealed her wish for him to join the sect.

Lu Feng's attitude was ambiguous every time, neither refusing nor agreeing.

Of course, his transaction with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was proceeding step by step.

Lu Feng provided the sect with more than ten kinds of weapons, covering multiple categories such as combat weapons and daily necessities. Most of these weapons were based on Tang Sect's hidden weapons, and Lu Feng made some minor changes.

Although the Tang Sect's hidden weapons are exquisite, Lu Feng has deleted many unnecessary mechanisms considering their actual use.

Most of these mechanisms are anti-counterfeiting to prevent others from disassembling and easily reassembling them.

Lu Feng doesn't care about these.

He had no intention of restoring the glory of the Tang Clan, he only served his own wealthy dog owner!
On this day, the sun was rising.

Outside the mountain gate, Lu Feng stood with his hands behind his back, accompanied by Chen Chen and Ning Ya.

"Mr. Lu, are you really not going to stay a little longer?" Ning Ya said softly, her eyes full of reluctance.

At first, Ning Fengzhi asked her to win over Lu Feng, and his words hinted at bringing the two together. Ning Ya knew that this was the fate of the sect's disciples, so she accepted the task calmly.

But after a month of getting along, she found that Lu Feng was not only talented, but also humorous and very kind.

Especially his weapons, which made Ning Ya exclaim in astonishment.

Ning Ya also equipped herself with some weapons. With the help of these weapons, her combat power was actually no less than that of an ordinary Soul Master.

In her eyes, Lu Feng in front of her was already a hero of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

Since ancient times, beauties have loved heroes, so how could she be an exception?
Lu Feng smiled faintly and said, "I still have to go back to work at the Fighting Spirit Arena. I have been absent for 29 days this month, and I don't know if my attendance bonus will be deducted."

Upon hearing this, Chen Chen laughed heartily: "Brother Lu, why don't you just join my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect? I'll give you a hundred times your salary!"

During this period, Chen Chen sought out Lu Feng for discussions many times.

The two of them won and lost in their competition. However, once Lu Feng used his fourth soul skill, Chen Chen was powerless to resist.

Gradually, he also accepted the fact that he was not as good as the other person.

After hearing what Chen Chen said, Lu Feng just smiled and said slowly: "Brother Chen, I don't go to work just for the salary. I like this thing, so I do it."

Who doesn’t love colorful fragments?

"Brother Lu Feng, you are quite open-minded." Chen Chen couldn't help but sigh. Lu Feng nodded slightly and smiled faintly: "Brother Chen, sometimes people add unnecessary troubles to themselves because they think too much. Life is short, so just do whatever makes you happy."

Chen Chen clasped his hands together and said, "Sometimes I envy Brother Lu Feng for his freedom. We are not like disciples of the sect, and we inevitably have many concerns."

Lu Feng said frankly: "Everyone has his or her own unique life, just like there are no two leaves in the world that are exactly the same. They may seem similar, but they are actually different."

"Okay, see you later." After saying that, Lu Feng turned around and strode away.

Chen Chen and Ning Ya stood there quietly, looking at Lu Feng's back getting farther and farther away, with a thousand thoughts in their minds.

Ning Ya was naturally very reluctant to leave.

She found that she seemed to have fallen in love with this little man.

Chen Chen was in a slightly depressed mood, with his brows slightly furrowed.

He kept thinking about what Lu Feng had just said. These words were very straightforward and simple, but Chen Chen felt that he had some inspiration in his heart.

Ever since he started practicing martial arts, he has been imitating his grandfather's methods.

Chen Xin has experienced countless battles in his life. Every battle is a growth, and he learns from the actual combat experience. He is like a towering mountain, towering into the clouds, which is admirable.

As he walked, Chen Chen couldn't help but slow down his pace.

"Brother Lu's mentality is somewhat similar to the heart sword that grandfather talked about."

In Chen Chen's mind, he recalled the time he spent with Lu Feng.

Lu Feng was carefree and unrestrained, like white clouds in the sky, floating leisurely. He was also like a gust of wind, following his heart and doing only what he wanted to do.

In comparison, my own path of cultivation seems to be too routine, and something is missing?
Gradually, a straightforward idea emerged from Chen Chen's heart.

The sword of the heart may be to follow one's own heart.

"Then why am I practicing so hard?" He pondered this question over and over again.

"Senior Brother Chen Chen." A crisp call interrupted his thoughts.

Chen Chen came back to his senses, looked up, and saw a young disciple walking towards him respectfully with a smile on his face.

Chen Chen nodded slightly with a gentle smile on his face.

"Senior brother."

"Good morning, senior brother!"

Along the way, disciples kept seeing Chen Chen and greeted him warmly. Those brilliant smiles were like the warm sunshine in spring, dispelling some of the haze in Chen Chen's heart.

At this time, a little girl dressed like a porcelain doll came running over, her face rosy, her eyes sparkling, full of innocence and joy.

"Brother Chen, I have awakened my martial soul. I am the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda martial soul!" the little girl announced loudly and excitedly, with pride in her voice.

"Hahaha!" Chen Chen burst into laughter, his eyes full of pampering.

He bent down, picked up the little girl, and gently shook her. He smiled and asked, "Xiaoyue is amazing. What's your soul power level?"

"Xiaoyue has level 6 soul power!" Xiaoyue blinked her big eyes and answered with a smile. Her face was full of eagerness for praise.

"Hahaha," Chen Chen laughed even more heartily.

This little girl was from the Ning family, and was one generation younger than Chen Chen in terms of seniority. But she always liked to call him senior brother like other disciples.

At this moment, a pretty woman hurried over and said apologetically, "Xiaoyue, come back quickly. You are so rude. You should call me Uncle Chen."

Xiaoyue playfully kissed Chen Chen on the face, then hugged his neck tightly and said coquettishly, "No, I want to call you Senior Brother Chen."

Chen Chen smiled dotingly and gently put her on the ground.

Watching the mother and daughter's backs gradually going away, Chen Chen suddenly felt a warm current in his heart for some reason. His originally restless heart became extremely calm at this moment.

He slowly raised his head, his eyes sweeping across the familiar buildings around him and the happy laughter in his ears. These scenes that he was accustomed to on weekdays, at this moment, were like a ray of light shining into his heart.

At this moment, he seemed to have found out why he practiced sword skills.

His sword is not just about strength and victory.

But it is a sword of protection.

Protect the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, the land that nurtured him, and protect those he loves in the sect, so that they can laugh and grow forever in this peace.

In an instant, as if his heart had sensed something, the soul power in Chen Chen's body suddenly awakened like a long-sleeping beast and began to violently riot.

Chen Chen only felt a powerful force surging in his body. He had no time to be surprised, and hurriedly sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes and concentrated, guiding this force.

The air around him seemed to vibrate due to the surge of soul power in his body. The breeze blew past, lifting his hair, but it could not disturb him at all.

After a long time, the rioting soul power gradually subsided.

Chen Chen slowly opened his eyes, with a gleam of surprise in his eyes.

His soul power broke through!
Level fifty-four!

Upgraded two levels in a row!

(End of this chapter)