Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

Chapter 110 Qian Shui's Mental Collapse

Leaving Tiandou City, heading southeast leads to the Killing Capital, an atmosphere that made him extremely uncomfortable. To put it bluntly, this place is a prison where people roam freely, a place rife with evil.

Qian Shui, born on Earth, lives under the red flag and believes in reasonable rules and order. There are no gunfights every day in his world. So, although he is caught up in it and has no choice, he is extremely disgusted by the jungle law of the fantasy world, let alone a place like the Killing City with no bottom line.

Qian Shui dragged a certain idiot along the way, and finally arrived at the City of Slaughter. Although he loathed the idiot, he came here voluntarily because of their different purposes.

But he still stopped in front of the City of Slaughter, because someone who shouldn't have been absent had appeared.

"You shouldn't have come." The golden figure stood before him, looking at him without joy or sorrow, making it impossible for him to judge Qian Renxue's emotions. He frowned, suppressing the anger that was clouding his mind, and headed towards the City of Slaughter.

"why?"

There was only one thing Qian Renxue couldn't understand: why would Qian Shui break up with her over such a trivial matter?

He was an orphan who was taken in by the Spirit Hall. He doesn't recognize the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and won't acknowledge his ancestors.

But the Spirit Hall and she were always his support. Even if he chose not to rely on them, or even if he refused to judge Gordon at the time, it might not be impossible to resolve the issue by negotiating with him privately.

Even if we find a secluded spot and kill this idiot, what difference will it make?

But he was so resolute, which was completely incomprehensible to Qian Shui, whom Qian Renxue knew!

That incredulous look seemed to separate them by a world, making Qian Shui feel like a complete stranger to her.

"What? Why?" Qian Shui stopped in her tracks, but did not look at Qian Renxue.

They were indeed separated by a world—Blue Star and Douluo Star! A world governed by the law of the jungle versus a civilized world! A feudal era versus the modern era! Even a dimensional barrier!

"Just for this idiot? You're really going to go this far? You're coming to this hellish place without even bringing weapons? Are you punishing him or yourself?!"

Clenching her fists, Qian Renxue stared at Qian Shui and roared, "I need an explanation!"

"Heh, explain? Just because he can bully civilians with impunity!"

He could wipe out an entire family with a single casual move!

How can he do all this without paying any price!

You can ignore all of this just because you want military power!

"Besides killing him, I was powerless to do anything about it!"

Even though Qian Shui was just a keyboard warrior on Earth, there were still things he didn't want to give up in this fantasy world governed by the law of the jungle!

He would never abandon his will to stand against those vile things! In his past life, he may have been weak and powerless, but now he possessed at least some strength!

When he couldn't stop Qian Renxue from continuing the Heavenly Battle Plan no matter what, he had no choice but to tell her some dragon-slaying techniques. Ordinary people are too easily overlooked!

He was once incredibly confident that he could influence this young lady.

Qian Shui repeatedly warned and advised Qian Renxue, letting her know about advanced concepts and the experience of the times, but all of this was of no use.

He doesn't care about being rejected in public; all he cares about is the person who rejected him!

He originally thought that Qian Renxue would be the only person in the world who understood him, because no matter what, he was too lonely to come into this world alone with the memories of his past life, and he longed for his kind!

In this matter, Qian Shui thought Qian Renxue would stand by his side, but she didn't.

This made him feel betrayed!

Although reason told him that perhaps Qian Renxue, who had never stood by her side, shouldn't be called a traitor.

Ultimately, he got a result in this matter, and it was the worst possible result!

This was something Qian Shui could never accept. The unevenness of the world also left him feeling lost. From that moment on, that Qian Renxue seemed incredibly distant from him.

"Even if I can't do as you say, you can just kill him. What difference does it make if you announce it to the world? The Spirit Hall is right behind us. What can Golong or the Heaven Dou Empire do?"

Gordon, still conscious, didn't understand, but he was terrified. What was the beautiful woman in front of him saying? The Spirit Hall? Kill him? He had been conscious ever since Qian Shui silently took him out of the manor. Clearly, Qian Shui didn't intend to knock him out; she just wanted to keep this idiot in fear.

"Then he was already dead the moment he met me!"

Qian Shui didn't want to explain anymore. He was tired. Let it all end. He had lost his temper.

More than a decade of relentless cultivation had left him physically and mentally exhausted. If he were alone, it wouldn't matter what he did. His habit of lying down on Earth had also become a huge behavioral inertia.

We come into this world all alone. Since our mentality has been shattered, let it go. Do something exciting. Whether it's aversion to killing or fear of killing, when we stand here, nothing else matters.

If I survive, I'll try to become a demon god; if not, I'll just die—it's just a worthless life anyway.

As he was speaking, he headed towards the City of Slaughter again, but was suddenly pulled back.

"So, have you ever tried picking the acacia blossom, the one that breaks your heart?"

Qian Shui was surprised. Why did they suddenly bring up the "Heartbreak Red Acacia"? Why bring it up in this setting and atmosphere? What's the purpose?

Qian Shui was surprised, but he had indeed thought about picking it. However, he was not confident and did not think that he had a lover who would give him such feelings. Perhaps it was because people usually choose to escape before they realize reality, so Qian Shui escaped.

Qian Shui struggled with the decision. If she tried, there would only be two outcomes: she could remove it or she couldn't. If she couldn't remove it, things would become very chaotic. Would starting a harem be feasible?

But what if he takes it off? A lifetime of one love, one partner? Does he have that? Does he deserve it?

Even if he were a fantasy floor tile, he would only be a Soul King at present, and he couldn't even make progress in the City of Slaughter. Qian Renxue was destined to become a god, so how could he talk about godhood now? Without an absolute cheat, he himself didn't have that confidence.

Some ingrained ways of thinking on Earth limit Qian Shui. Those involved are often blinded by their own perspectives. Even if they know the plot, without something like a cheat system, it's better not to do things they're not confident about.

If you can't make a decision, you might as well not try.

What happened next caused him to have a mental breakdown, not to mention these things.

Just as men can never understand women's thought processes, Qian Renxue roughly does.

She had been with Qian Shui since she was a child. Qian Shui was always very old-fashioned, so she always laughed at him for being like an old man and always saying things that she couldn't understand at the time.

People always grow up. She understands a little now, but Qian Shui is still stubbornly clinging to those difficult-to-understand sayings like "water can carry a boat" and "without rules, there can be no order."

'So he cared about these things.'

Qian Shui's background, his self-denial, and his breakdown of reason led him to choose to abandon everything.

This is precisely because Qian Shui felt rootless and adrift, without any ties or attachments, and that he still had himself in his heart.

But for some reason, he suddenly thought that if even he himself was no longer on his mind, then what could he care about?

Even if he had parents and a home, he wouldn't be like this, but now he's all alone!

Therefore, if you want to win him back, you need to let him know that he has ties, he has concerns, he is loved, and someone craves his love!

"So," Qian Renxue said, taking out the Acacia Heartbreak Red petal, her expression melancholic and somewhat shy, "I've taken it!"

She looked at the acacia blossom and felt a little lost, as this was tantamount to a confession!

"What?" Qian Shui exploded again in an instant, exploding with everything from the Big Bang to bananas, oranges, apples, mobile phones, computers, and keyboards.

I've never been in a relationship, bro!

Just like all lifelong singles, Qian Shui is no exception. Her thoughts wandered around, and the final conclusion was: Am I worthy?

Then it just kept saying no! No! No! And then they simply refused to face reality.

Her face flushed slightly, and she gave a self-deprecating laugh without much confidence, saying, "So what?" That's why a seemingly reserved person can be so arrogant!

Qian Shui was somewhat confused, so he started walking around again, but he was heading towards the City of Slaughter.

"Qianshui! You're still going? Does that idiot deserve it? And what right do those commoners have to go?!"

Qian Renxue was really anxious, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. The fear she felt before leaving the manor returned. Even so, she, a young girl, couldn't stop her lover from going to his death!

She was babbling incoherently in her panic, some words just slipping out without her thinking! But she didn't want to forcibly take Qianshui away, like taking away a soulless shell?

However, as a last resort, if Qian Shui insists on going to her death in this state, we have no choice but to enforce it!

Chapter 111 Conflict breaks out

"So that's how the world is!"

A single sentence brought Que Qianshui back to reality, and the two who had lost their composure ultimately lost their reason.

"Miss Qian Renxue! I'm just a commoner! I'm just an ordinary person! If we disregard my twin martial souls, soul power level, and potential, would you still treat me so specially!?"

"Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together!"

Go back! Whether you return to Heaven Dou City or Spirit City, your path lies in the sky. Take my final piece of advice: it's best to return to your grandfather's side as soon as possible. You never need to waste time in the Heaven Dou Empire!

Even if it means breaking ties, Qian Shui doesn't want the future of the original story to happen to Qian Renxue. As long as she returns to the Spirit Hall, she can reach peak strength in a short time, and then eliminating demons and monsters will be as easy as eating and drinking.

"Enough!" He said something else that was hard to understand. "You're like this again! You're always like this! Even if the Heavenly Battle Plan was something I did out of spite towards her! Even if I was being willful! I admit that! Why do you insist on staying by Grandpa's side?!"

Back then, all the uncles and grandfathers who made offerings to us said the same thing! I had nothing to say when others said the same thing! But you! Only you!

Your diligent cultivation since childhood! You've achieved everything you have through your own hard work! Why do you have to say that?! You can do it! But I don't deserve it?!

Qian Renxue cried hysterically. She couldn't understand why Qian Shui could try so hard, but she couldn't?! Even in this situation, he still had to say these things!

"Heh, Miss, you possess innate level 20 soul power and a divinely bestowed angelic martial soul. You're not worthy? Then what about us mortals?"

"You really think you can have the same talent as us? No, you were already at the finish line from the moment you were born!"

"A level 20 innate soul power means the strongest talent in history! At the same time, the divinely bestowed Angel Martial Soul means you have been chosen and will surely inherit the Angel Godhood!"

Qian Shui couldn't hold back any longer. Since it didn't matter anyway, he blurted out everything he should and shouldn't have said.

"This is the will of your ancestral god! It is the long-cherished wish of the angel race! It is the meaning of the existence of the Spirit Hall! It is the mission that your grandfather, as the Grand Priest of the Angel God, had to complete!"

"With your talent, reaching level 100 in the Heavenly Dou Empire before the age of 30 is within your grasp! Compared to that, do you think the mere Heavenly Dou Empire is worth your time? Unifying the continent after becoming a god will be as easy as turning your hand!"

"We are not worthy!"

Qian Shui broke free from Qian Renxue and headed towards the City of Slaughter. He didn't know if he could get out. If he could persuade her to return to the Spirit Hall, it would be a sure win, so as not to let a certain God King take advantage of the situation.

"So that's how it is! This is the meaning of the blazing sun in the sky, eternal and unchanging!"

Watching Qian Shui walk further and further away, the distance seemed like a chasm between this divinely bestowed martial soul and talent and ordinary people, pulling the two further and further apart...

Until it becomes unattainable.

Tears blurred her vision once again. Qian Renxue understood everything, but she had had enough of it all.

"No one has ever asked me! Asked me if I wanted it or not!" she murmured with a bitter smile.

Qian Renxue's complex emotions grew increasingly hysterical, and she roared almost madly, "If this is what forced you to do this! If it forced you to take your own life! Even if I reach the pinnacle! How can I bear endless eternity alone!!"

The Angelic Martial Soul was summoned, but this time it wasn't for battle or cultivation!