In the world of martial arts, one works tirelessly to attain enlightenment.

Chapter 101, Some Reasons

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Cultivation: Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune Begins with the Demonic Sect

Wind, forest, fire, and mountain—beyond the boundary.

The hovercar floated silently in the air.

Jian Linglong stood on the roof of the car, the bloodlust in her eyes flickering with her breath as she gazed into the depths of the volcano, waiting for Lin Ran to return.

Nangong Yu stood aside, continuing to heal Jian Linglong's injuries.

Ling Qiqi was originally a healer, but after becoming a succubus, her healing abilities disappeared, and the team's healing duties fell to Nangong Yu.

She first stabilized Jian Linglong's injuries, then treated Yun Zhu and Yan Lingfei, before coming over to carefully treat her.

"Linglong, are you worried about the captain?"

"right."

Jian Linglong nodded, not bothering to hide it.

Nangong Yu said, "The captain will handle it. Your sword intent has changed a lot compared to before, and the new sword intent is not suitable for you."

"If you keep increasing it, it will eventually destroy your body."

Jian Linglong pursed her lips, remained silent for a moment, and then said:

"Nangong, do you know about the news regarding the inheritance of military strategy?"

"The legacy of military strategy? You want to be the captain's sword?"

Nangong Yu was surprised and said subconsciously.

Jian Linglong nodded.

"I've seen the Demon Eye Cross Sword in the captain's hand before. It was a sword that was suppressed in the Sword Tomb, but it appeared in the Sword Forest and I just happened to encounter it. It corrupted my original sword heart and severed my path of swordsmanship."

"I don't believe this is a coincidence; there must be some arrangement I don't know about."

"However, my corrupted sword heart is no longer worthy of being the inheritor of the Sword Tomb. I... cannot go back."

A look of confusion appeared in Jian Linglong's eyes.

Nangong Yu remained silent, then stepped forward and gently embraced Jian Linglong.

"That's just your guess..."

"No, I used to have a connection with Sword Tomb, but Sword Tomb has now severed the connection on its own initiative. Before severing it, it told me that I had been removed from Sword Tomb's list."

Jian Linglong shook her head.

Nangong Yu said, "But you can also cultivate on your own; there's no need to follow the path of the War God."

Jian Linglong: "I am a sword cultivator, and my sense of danger is the most acute. Death is like a huge net, enveloping me, and I can't see a way out."

Nangong Yu sensed Jian Linglong's fear.

At that moment, a figure rapidly approached.

Nangong Yu sighed softly, "The captain is here."

Car roof,

Lin Ran glanced at Nangong Yu, then at Jian Linglong, and noticed that something was wrong with them.

"What's going on?"

Nangong Yu took the initiative to say, "Linglong was expelled from the Sword Tomb because her sword heart was corrupted. She sensed the crisis of death and wanted to choose the path of the Holy Spirit of the Path of War."

Lin Ran frowned and asked a few questions.

Then he looked at Jian Linglong.

"You're running away? Then how did you cultivate your swordsmanship? What do you think swordsmanship is?"

"Kenshin... the foundation of swordsmanship. If Kenshin is corrupted, swordsmanship will also be ruined."

Jian Linglong said.

Lin Ran: "...Is this all you've been learning since elementary school?"

"right."

Lin Ran said.

"I believe that the sword heart is the path to ultimate strength. It will not change because of any external factors. The only thing that can change it is one's own will."

"Although the Sword Tomb has removed you from the list, it does not mean that you are not qualified to continue walking the path of the sword."

"As for the death crisis you're worried about, I'm your captain. You won't die until I do."

"You feel lost after being expelled from the Sword Tomb, and you want to switch to another cultivation to escape the crisis of death, which shows that your sword heart is damaged."

"Now you have two choices: one is to think about what sword heart is and rebuild your own path."

"Secondly, one can relinquish the identity of a seeker of the Dao and become a sword spirit, thus losing the qualification to seek the Dao."

"I possess the Holy Spirit Technique of the Art of War. You can become the sword spirit of the Demon Eye Cross Sword, but afterwards, I will relinquish this sword."

"To me, swords and knives are just weapons that are controlled. They are just weapons and cannot have their own thoughts. Go think in the carriage. You have plenty of time before you reach Bafang City."

Lin Ran waved and led the three into the carriage.

The hovercar departs for Eight Directions City.

……

inside the car.

Lin Ran arranged a small compartment for Jian Linglong, using a spirit shield to create a closed space.

Nangong Yu felt a little reluctant.

"Captain, Linglong was just expelled from the Sword Tomb. Isn't this a bit too strict?"

"Perhaps."

Lin Ran sighed softly.

They were extremely dissatisfied with the alliance's arrangements, feeling that having Ling Qiqi was not enough, and that Jian Linglong had to be added as well!

But since he couldn't beat the league, he had to hold back for the time being.

"The most important thing in cultivation is cultivating the mind. If the mind is not strong enough, one can only be a puppet of power."

"Moreover, Sister Lin told me that Sword Tomb has been cooperating with alien races and seems to have the intention of breaking away from the human alliance. Being removed from the list now is not necessarily a bad thing."

"But Linglong grew up in the Sword Tomb, which is equivalent to being abandoned by her family."

"I once said, call me captain, come to me with any problems, but I couldn't solve her problem!"

Lin Ran rubbed his forehead, feeling somewhat powerless, unable to resolve the issues between the Sword Tomb and the Alliance.

Nangong Yu gently massaged Lin Ran's back.

"Captain, you've done a fantastic job."

"But many things are judged solely by their results."

Lin Ran shook his head, took out the Demon Eye Cross Sword and an information crystal, and handed them to Nangong Yu.

"If Linglong really can't get over this, then you should take care of her for me. You're the only one in the team who can suppress her murderous sword intent."

"Regarding Linglong and Qiqi... I will seek an explanation from the Alliance later."

"And, Nangong, how is your cultivation progressing?"

"Captain, don't worry, I've found the way, but there are a few key points that I need your help with."

Nangong Yu said softly, helping Lin Ran lie down and letting her rest her head on his lap.

Lin Ran nodded: "That's good. Feel free to come to me if you have any questions."

"it is good."

Nangong Yu chuckled and massaged Lin Ran's forehead, lulling him into a deep sleep.

A soft white glow enveloped the forest.

Nangong looked up at Jian Linglong, whose eyes were bloodshot.

"So, what's your choice?"

Jian Linglong was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked:

"What would happen if I didn't join the team?"

"You will encounter the Demon Eye Cross Sword by chance while exploring the secret realm. It will corrupt your Dao heart, cause you to lose your mind, turn you into a killing machine, and become the reason for the Alliance to take action against the Sword Tomb."

Nangong Yu said without hesitation.

Jian Linglong remained silent.

"Did the captain save me?"

"Not entirely. The captain chose you. Sister Lin knows that the captain is unaware of your situation. Out of respect for the captain, she modified the Human Alliance's arrangements a little. The Alliance gave Sister Lin face and allowed you to have a choice."

"But the captain doesn't know that Sword Tomb has already betrayed us, and you are also a successor to the traitor."

"The captain believes that the Alliance's investigation into the Sword Tomb has little to do with you, but the Alliance's arrangements have corrupted your swordsmanship and harmed his team members."

"Therefore, he will seek an explanation from the league in the future."

Nangong Yu shook his head and said, his gaze still gentle, but his words were merciless, even though these were all facts.

"The captain found a traitor's successor to be a team member, and Lin and the Alliance tacitly approved of it."

"And you don't need to worry about retribution. No matter which option you choose, the captain will take responsibility for the consequences."

"What you need to consider is how to be worthy of him."

"Effort is mutual; being called captain is far from enough."

Jian Linglong was slightly taken aback: "Sword Tomb...when did you betray the human race?"

Many years ago.

"……I see."

Jian Linglong laughed, the bloodlust in her eyes completely faded, leaving only a clear black and white contrast. However, her dress and long hair were covered by sword intent, turning completely blood-red, making her seem like a different person.

Swordsman

Sword cultivators take themselves as their path.

The Swordsman follows the path of those who acknowledge him!

Nangong Yu stared at Jian Linglong.

After a long while, she sighed softly.

"I hope you really understand."

"Then why don't you tell the captain that having faith in yourself is simply not going to work?"

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