Sword Shatters Stars

Chapter 10 The wait is finally here

end of the month.

When Lin Xiufeng waited for her second brother to return, she went straight to the point:

"Second brother is going to sea early next month, can you take me with you?"

The second brother glared at Lin Xiufeng with some annoyance and said:

"You won't listen to advice and you're determined to die! Do as you please!"

"I know my second brother means well, but I'm just too impatient to wait."

Lin Xiufeng just needed her second brother to agree; whether it was out of kindness or not—

Our relationship is superficial, and we don't know much about each other, so we can neither confirm nor deny it.

The day before the sea voyage, as expected, the second brother asked Lin Xiufeng to come along, and even told him specifically to depart from the beach where he had come from.

Lin Xiufeng understood and went to the beach ahead of time. He dug out Wang Qiang's backpack, which he had buried earlier, but left his own half-pack untouched.

After waiting at the meeting point for a while, my second brother arrived with Zhao Youyue.

Lin Xiufeng wasn't worried that his second brother would kill him; his second brother was clearly not that wicked, and there was really no need for him to.

Which is easier: sending him away with Zhao Youyue, or killing him?

If Zhao Youyue kills him, won't she have leverage over her second brother?

Lin Xiufeng took the clothes out of Wang Qiang's bag and gave them to her second brother.

"Thank you for your help, Second Brother. This is just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you can wear it."

"Wang Qiang's, right?" The second brother accepted it without hesitation.

"Second Brother is amazing!" Lin Xiufeng complimented sincerely.

There are no factories in Tianwu Realm that produce clothes for the outside world; once a piece is ruined, it's gone forever, making it a form of hard currency.

Lin Xiufeng then shared some food with her second brother and Zhao Youyue.

My second brother led the way to the side of the beach, and after crossing a series of rocks, we saw what appeared to be a boat.

A raft made of logs tied together side by side.

Neither Lin Xiufeng nor Zhao Youyue knew how to paddle a raft, so the second brother had to do it himself.

Lin Xiufeng wanted to learn more about the Dream Continent and the cultivation of the Heavenly Martial Heart.

Second brother said with a smile:

There's no such thing as a free lunch. You think I'd give you any special treatment just because you're blackmailing me into going there?

"Second Brother, you know I meant no harm. I really couldn't wait any longer, and I had no other choice but to resort to this. Second Brother, tell me, how can I make amends?"

Lin Xiufeng guessed that his second brother wanted to share the food in his bag, which was expected.

"Give half of the food and water in your bag to Zhao Youyue. You two will need to take care of each other in the future. It's harder to survive alone."

"No problem!" Lin Xiufeng readily agreed.

He hadn't originally planned to team up with Zhao Youyue. Logically speaking, shouldn't Zhao Youyue have sought refuge with her Heavenly Warrior uncle?

"Take good care of Zhao Youyue, and you'll be rewarded. When you meet Brother Zhao in the future, he'll repay you."

"Second brother is doing this to take care of me, I understand!"

Lin Xiufeng thought this wasn't a bad thing; after all, he was a newbie too, so there was no question of anyone dragging anyone down.

He didn't know Zhao Youyue well enough, but he was certain of one thing.

She seems reliable; at least she could be a partner.

People who appear cold on the outside are generally warm on the inside.

"My second brother gave us a few pointers, which helped us walk more steadily."

"Lin Xiufeng, I'm only doing this because you're a reliable person and don't have any intention of harming or taking advantage of others. Otherwise—I'd just throw you into the sea right now, and you'd be adrift!"

"Second Brother is kind-hearted, not a bad person like Sun Ziyue, how could he do such a thing? I don't believe it."

If Lin Xiufeng hadn't realized during the escort that his second brother wasn't that kind of ruthless person, he wouldn't have dared to do this!

"Don't give me that." The second brother paused, then changed the subject, saying:

"The Dream Continent is also called the Continent of Defying Fate. I have nothing to teach you because I have never been there."

"Second brother doesn't want to go?" Lin Xiufeng asked incredulously.

"Lin Xiufeng, if what you said before was true, then remember this! If you want to return to Tianlan Star in the future, don't do anything unethical for the sake of shortcuts. Entering the Tianwu Realm is easy, but the way back is controlled by the Tianwu Group." Lin Xiufeng had heard people say that, for example, the island where Linhai House is located, supposedly has only one exit, which is controlled by the Tianwu Group of the Tianlan Star government.

"Don't worry, Second Brother, I understand the reasoning. If people with such poor conduct are sent back to Tianlan Star, they will become a scourge to society, and the Tianwu Group will definitely not allow it."

"Good to know. Once you become a Celestial Warrior, you can join the Celestial Martial Corps if you have the chance, which will give you a way back to Tianlan Star."

There's no need for my second brother to say what he had prepared.

Lin Xiufeng couldn't wait to ask for advice:

"Second brother, how can I cultivate the Heavenly Martial Heart more quickly in the Dream Continent?"

"The direct collision of Heavenly Martial Power will form Heavenly Martial Energy Wave. The closer you are to the energy wave, the more Heavenly Martial Power you can absorb."

"If I'm lucky enough, I might even break through to the Heavenly Martial Heart in one fell swoop!"

As the second brother finished speaking, he looked at Lin Xiufeng with great interest, observing his thoughtful and speculative expression.

"...A direct collision of Heavenly Martial Power...doesn't refer to a sudden eruption of chaotic Heavenly Martial Power, does it?"

Lin Xiufeng felt that it did not conform to the literal definition, but he was also unsure whether his second brother's definition was rigorous.

The second brother said with a smile, "Simply put, it means that when martial artists fight, they should try to get as close as possible."

"Is it... that bizarre..."

Lin Xiufeng suddenly realized what was happening and was surprised by this only effective shortcut.

"Anyway, if you see any Heavenly Warriors fighting, hurry over. Remember to call on anyone you know to come along, because one person can't absorb all the energy waves."

The second brother paused, and seeing that Lin Xiufeng clearly wanted to ask more questions, he said a few more...

Lin Xiufeng digested and summarized the information, and it was not difficult to understand.

The two Heavenly Martial Warriors fighting are expending their respective Heavenly Martial Power.

The combatants are closer to each other when they collide, and they can absorb the energy released from the impact during the battle.

In short, the winner usually only gains and never loses.

Only when both sides are evenly matched and the battle lasts a long time can the Heavenly Martial Power be depleted.

In battles where the outcome is quickly decided, the victor benefits the most. The Heavenly Martial Power absorbed by the victor and the onlookers represents the losses suffered by the loser.

"The shortcut to obtaining the power of Heavenly Martial Arts is so bizarre..."

Lin Xiufeng's anticipation for the Dream Continent grew stronger...

There, indeed, are opportunities to defy fate.

"That's all I know. You guys are all stubborn young people who never listen to advice. You always think you're the protagonist and that you can have all the good things in the Dream Continent. You never think that there's only one protagonist, but countless cannon fodder!"

"Second brother, I don't want to be the protagonist. I just want to fulfill my wish and then go back to Tianlan Star to protect my family."

As Lin Xiufeng spoke, he stood up, gazing at the outline of the sea and land ahead under the red sky, filled with anticipation.

"Second brother, the Dream Continent is so vast, surely it can accommodate such a small dream as mine!"

Before her second brother could respond, Zhao Youyue, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up leisurely:

Everyone thinks their dreams are simple and not excessive at all; but if they are simple and not excessive, how can they be wishes or dreams?

As Zhao Youyue spoke, she gazed at the outline of the land getting closer and closer to the surface of the Red Sea.

Lin Xiufeng looked at her profile... and after a moment, smiled and said:
"Your tone is quite similar to my dad's."

"Did he also experience misfortune?"

"His existence seems to be for experiencing life..."

Lin Xiufeng took a deep breath, unable to continue the topic.

If he thinks about it any further, he'll probably cry.

If he thinks about it any longer, he'll probably go crazy!

Revenge! Become a Celestial Warrior!
revenge!

Only the fire of hatred can evaporate the dampness of pain!

Fortunately, Zhao Youyue did not press the matter further.

She remained silent, as before.

Lin Xiufeng looked at the land ahead, getting closer and closer...

(End of this chapter)