Douluo Dalu: The Eyes That Defy Fate

Chapter 187 An Unintentional Act
Looking at the busy disciples of the Body Sect, Lin Po sighed helplessly. His recent attacks had not been smooth, and the feeling of being stuck in the middle was really uncomfortable.

Even if he's not belligerent, he can't keep doing this.

It's not that the disciples of the Body Sect aren't strong. Compared to the regular Soul Masters outside, these Body Soul Masters are undoubtedly much stronger in terms of individual qualities.

With its unique secondary awakening and combat skills, as long as the main body's martial soul parts aren't too bad, it basically has the ability to fight against opponents of higher levels.

Unfortunately, they all seemed to lack common sense. If Lin Po hadn't stopped at the last moment, few of these Body Sect disciples, sprawled out on their backs, would have survived.

They are currently only unconscious, and the external injuries plus some internal injuries are already the result of Lin Po's best efforts to control them.

Seeing that everything had settled down and that the disciples were mostly unharmed, the higher-ups nearby also got up, thinking of befriending the almost 'invincible' young man.

"Hmph, what's the rush! Didn't you see that kid Aotian still wants to stretch his legs a bit?!"

Poison Undying's cold snort interrupted everyone's actions. Due to his long-standing authority, they had no choice but to sit back down in their original positions.

Why weren't you guys so proactive just now? And you even doubted what I, Benji, said.

At this moment, the Golden Elder looked at his reckless elder brother with a worried expression. Apart from Du Bu Si, he could be said to be the person who had the most faith in Long Ao Tian in the sect.

"Big brother, are you sure it's okay? Aotian is only a Soul King right now. Even if his combat strength can rival that of a Soul Emperor, he is definitely no match for Elder Lin."

"Old Jin, you're just letting your concern cloud your judgment."

"Aotian is much smarter than you think; he knows better than anyone what he can and cannot do."

Upon hearing Poison Undying's answer, Golden Body Douluo agreed with his statement and sat back down, but he still felt somewhat worried.

Looking again, one could see Long Aotian walking slowly toward Lin Po with a tense, slightly sinister expression on his face.

On the other hand, just as Lin Po was about to wave to Vina and Lin Po to come over, his view was blocked by a figure that was more than half a head taller than him and had broad shoulders and a wide back.

"Elder Lin, I am Long Aotian. Could you please give me some guidance?"

Looking up at the tall, imposing young man with clear eyes, Lin Po could tell that this Long Aotian had no ill intentions towards him, even without actively judging his morality.

Yes, it is simply respect for the strong, and a martial and enterprising spirit.

It's no wonder that such a pure person could become a Soul Saint in the original work at the age of adulthood, thanks to his talent and hard work.

Lin Po no longer had any intention of refusing. He stepped forward halfway to signal Vina and the other woman to come over later, then crossed his arms and looked up at Long Aotian.

"What kind of guidance do you want me to give you? If it's just about fighting, I don't think it's necessary."

The tacit approval made Long Aotian's eyes light up, and his tone became more urgent as he quickly asked his question.

"How can I, your disciple, so smoothly enter the state of oneness with heaven and man?"

"Your attack from high above just now, although the aura was fleeting, I am absolutely certain that it was a state of oneness with heaven and man, even more domineering than yours, Master."

Lin Po's face twitched upon hearing this; it seemed he really couldn't teach this.

The Body Sect's concept of "unity of heaven and man" emphasizes using one's own perception of heaven and earth, merging power with nature, discarding distracting thoughts, and elevating one's state of mind, allowing Soul Masters to unleash power far exceeding that of their peers in battle.

The problem is, Lin Po's harmony with nature is different from theirs.

His actions were purely brute force; relying on the absolute authority of the 'Emperor,' he forcibly compelled the world to cooperate with him in a short period of time, without any skill whatsoever.

However, having already boasted so much, Lin Po couldn't afford to lose face in public, so he began to think about how to teach this unfortunate kid.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Lin Po, as if he had come up with a good idea.

In a fantasy world, anything related to cultivation level should be demonstrated once and then allowed to be comprehended by the disciples on their own.

He then raised his right hand, palm facing outwards, towards Long Aotian, who was respectfully awaiting his answer, and said:
"The world is ever-changing, and words cannot fully describe it. Why don't you experience it for yourself?" Long Aotian was no fool. He immediately understood Lin Po's meaning, and in the blink of an eye, he instantly retreated to an open space thirty meters away.

The next second, a silvery-white light emanated from his skin, and at the same time, a tall, silvery-white phantom materialized behind him, which was the second awakening of his skin martial soul.

Five spirit rings, yellow, purple, black, and dark, slowly rose up. The first, second, and third spirit rings lit up as well. Not only did his body become more robust, but his skin also gained a layer of dark golden luster.

What's even more amazing is his transformed arms: a hammer on his left and a long sword on his right, exuding an aura that ordinary people can't look directly at.

At the same time, under absolute focus, Long Aotian had already entered a state of oneness with nature, his mind as still as water yet burning with boundless fighting spirit.

In a mere second, Long Aotian had completed his preparations, and then, under everyone's watchful eyes, he leaped high into the air, soaring a hundred meters into the sky.

Having seemingly reached a suitable position, Long Aotian, now transformed into a dazzling ball of light, activated his fifth soul skill - Heaven and Earth Transformation, crashing straight down from the sky towards Lin Po's location with an unstoppable and fierce momentum.

"In terms of sheer power, even an ordinary Soul Saint wouldn't dare to take this attack head-on."

The Golden Body Douluo, who was constantly paying attention to the situation on the field, gave a slightly arrogant evaluation that was recognized by all the elders, but none of them were optimistic about the outcome.

There's no other reason than that this new elder is too strong, so strong that even they, as titled Douluo, are not confident in withstanding his full power.

Indeed, Lin Po showed no sign of panic in the face of such a powerful attack.

Long Aotian's cultivation level was ultimately too low. After this attack, he would probably be bedridden for three days straight.

However, since I promised to let him experience my 'unity of man and nature', it's not unreasonable to be a little more serious.

With a determined mind, Lin Po pushed the power of the 'Emperor' to its current limit, completely taking over and controlling the world centered on himself.

The disciples with lower cultivation levels were alright; since their understanding of the world was not deep, they could only sense a slight anomaly at most.

However, those Soul Masters who have reached the state of oneness with heaven and man are different.

They could clearly sense that the world within a hundred meters radius had been completely controlled by the boy of about the age of 100.

However, this jaw-dropping scene did not elicit any gasps from anyone, because to them, it was also a rare and precious gift.

Although their gains wouldn't be as great as their young sect leader's, it would still be enough for them to reflect upon for a long time.

Even the elders watching from the high-rise building were staring intently at Lin Po, wanting to learn more from him, while also feeling a sense of awe.

Lin Po himself never expected that a casual move would earn him the favor and respect of everyone in the Body Sect.

As Long Aotian fell from the sky, he felt the strangeness of this world even more deeply, and his eyes became even brighter.

This was an experience that even his teachers couldn't give him.

The two strangers worked together seamlessly. Lin Po did not interrupt Long Aotian's unity with nature, and Long Aotian gave it his all.

In a dazzling white light, Long Aotian accurately struck Lin Po, who was looking up at the sky.

However, there was no explosion or shockwave as everyone had imagined, and not even a sound was heard.

As the light faded, just as everyone had expected, Lin Po stood straight in the same spot, holding in his hand their proud young sect leader.

This time, however, the eyes of the Body Sect members no longer held any hostility. Instead, they showed only recognition of the strong and unspeakable gratitude.

"Haha, it's rare to see you guys get your comeuppance!"

The sudden sound broke the silence in the room, and Lin Po's face instantly turned dark.

(End of this chapter)