He changed Tiwat

He told her, "To win the hearts of ten thousand people with the heart of one person will not bring you the beautiful 'eternity' you imagine."

That is the source of all change.

...That's why she wanted him to witness her transformation.

In Ying's eyes, Han Fulai was just standing there blankly, watching the "Dream Slash" descend.

For a fleeting moment, Ying softened her heart—she didn't actually want to break him and the Divine Child up; what if he just humbled himself and begged her?

Inazuma remembered all the contributions he had made to Inazuma and the help he had given her.

To be honest, if he were sincere enough to kneel in reverence, Kage might be able to generously agree to the marriage.

...But obviously this person wouldn't do that; he even wanted to defeat her fair and square!

So, defeating you here is the best response I can give you, isn't it?

Carrying the "wishes" of the people, Ying's "dream-slaying strike" landed on Han Fulai's head with unparalleled force.

At that very moment, Han Fulai's eyes regained their clarity.

A small "three-point mark" appeared on his shoulder.

Chapter 381 A Poem Titled "Thunder Movie" [4k]

Lei's "palm strike" aimed straight at Han Fulai's head.

This strike contained no martial arts techniques; it was simply a vertical slash.

A heavy sword has no edge, and a heavy sword has no skill.

The power of "Dream Slash" does not come from techniques or skills, but from the "power of will" residing in that hand.

Compared to Han Fulai's "Xingyi Palm Knife" just now, Lei's "Dream Knife" has neither the domineering spirit of pointing out the world and wielding power, nor the question of who will dominate the vast land. It only has a "dream" without any impurities. This is a knife full of beauty and hope. It is the Inazuma in her heart, the "eternity" she pursues.

Therefore, this simple vertical slash has already surpassed the "unthinking strike," and is truly the strongest strike that is impossible to resist.

Her hands weren't large, and her skin was fair and delicate, not at all like the hands that wielded a knife; she didn't use much force either, which made the speed at which her hands fell relatively slow, even giving the illusion of being light and airy...

Han Fulai, however, felt immense pressure under her blade, as if the entire Shadow Mountain was held in her palm and about to crash down on his head.

This is an unstoppable and inescapable weight—the weight of "human nature".

Han Fulai recalled the battle in "Pure Land of One Heart," and remembered what he had said to Ying:

"Although the reputation of 'The Blade of No Thought' is great, it is not as good as 'The Spear of the God of War'. 'The Blade of No Thought' can split a strait and shatter space, but it cannot destroy the human heart."

"In the end, your martial arts are nothing but the courage of a common man, not the martial arts of stopping war. You hold the position of general, yet you only show off your courage as a common man, act against the tide of history, and do no good to the country... The people of the world have long disapproved of the general."

He once sent Ying a poem, which reads:

"When he was in high office, wielding his robes and adjusting the cauldron, pitifully, the world voiced its discontent. The water that capsized the boat was the tears of the common people; only when the floodwaters surged did he realize this."

Once upon a time, that ridiculous movie that didn't understand people's hearts became the embodiment of the people's hopes, able to wield the weight of people's hearts like this.

He should be proud that he made Ah Ying into what she is now, right?

Without him, Inazuma's "Eye Hunting Order" and "Isolation Order" might still be in effect, Kage would still be confined to "Isshin no Sou" (pure land of the heart), and the tears of the common people would continue to flow beneath the surface of Inazuma's sea for a long time...

The "wishes" that Ying now carries are the ones he brought with him when he broke through the "Pure Land of One Mind" with the resolve to sacrifice himself.

It can be said that without him, there would be no "Dream Slash"—that is why the "causal lines" seen by the "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception" pointed to him.

The moment he grasped this "cause and effect," the "three lines" on his shoulder suddenly lit up.

This "Sanba mark" is the "Wish Seal" that Kage left for him in the consciousness space. At that time, in order to find the missing Goddess, Kage gave him a part of her power so that he could sense the location of the Goddess through the "Family Contract".

The divine child also has such a "wish-granting mark" on his forehead, representing his status as a member of the Thunder God's retinue.

Han Fulai was not a member of the Thunder God's family. Obtaining the "Wish-Granting Seal" was only a temporary measure. Logically, Ying should have taken back the seal after finding the Divine Child... However, many things happened later, which caused the two to not see each other for a long time, and the "Wish-Granting Seal" was not taken back in time.

Through this "wish-granting seal," he was able to share power and emotions with Ray's films.

He lowered his mental defenses and fully felt Ying's emotions at that moment.

In his eyes, there were no longer flowing "dots" and "lines," nor the glint of swords.

What he saw was a poem, a poem titled "Thunderous Film":

"Purple lightning condenses the soul, the naginata becomes the spirit, and the eternal world becomes the abyss."

All the delusions of the world must be eradicated; all the myriad phenomena of life will ultimately vanish like smoke.

For a thousand years, the gods have resounded, their hearts set on a pure land, vowing to hold back the light of heaven and protect their homeland.

Turning around in surprise, I saw fallen cherry blossoms covering the path; it was no longer the same as before.

That outrageous film that lost its closest relatives and friends, that outrageous film that was "without thought or desire," that outrageous film that was determined to pursue "eternity" and sit alone in "a pure land of the heart"...

One by one, the images of the past appeared in his eyes.

During the battle of "Pure Land of One Heart," he also had a "battle of righteousness" with Shadow.

At that time, he and Ying both made a "great vow".

His "great wish" was to "defeat General Thunder"; while Shadow's "great wish" was "eternity that remains unchanged for thousands of generations".

They are all people burdened with "wishes," and they are all people who cannot afford to lose.

The current situation is very similar to that time. Although he doesn't know why Ying is so determined to win against him, even at the cost of using the "Dream Slash" that carries the "wish", he also has his reasons for not being able to lose.

Since neither side can afford to lose... let's choose a "win-win" scenario.

Just like in "Pure Land of One Heart".

Facing the impending "dream-ending blow," Han Fulai raised his hand and grasped Lei Yingdian's falling "palm blade"—as if he had reached out and picked a beautiful flower.

His hand was not an obstacle or a confrontation, but an embrace.

No matter how fierce and unruly the lightning may be, the gentle earth will always embrace it tenderly.

Thus, the unstoppable "Dream Slash" came to a halt in his hands.

Lei stared at his hands in disbelief.

In a daze, she recalled that last time in "Pure Land of One Heart," he had also grasped her knife in the same way and said to her, "General, you have been defeated."

Not only the shadows, but also the generals and the divine child watching from the sidelines were all staring blankly at the arena.

Both the general and the divine child had considered that the only thing that could withstand this "dream strike" was the "spear of the god of war."

But Han Fulai clearly didn't use the "God of War Spear"; he simply raised his hand and grasped Ying's hand.

Seeing Ying's blank expression, Han Fulai couldn't help but smile: "General, you seem to have forgotten something..."

"—I am not your enemy, but your 'Minister of the Interior'."

"The 'wishes' you bear are also the 'wishes' I bear; the people you love deeply are also the people I love deeply."

"We are allies and friends; we are fellow travelers and fellow journeymen."

"So... I can also deliver your 'dream-like strike'."

As if to prove his point, Han Fulai released Ying's hand.

...or rather, he had to let go of Ying's hand.

Although he could tolerate the "wish power" in "Dream Slash," Lei Dianying's strength was no joke. He was the Thunder General who could unleash a "Shadowless Blade," and even without weapons, dislocating one of his arms with a single hand strike would be a piece of cake.

Han Fulai's right wrist is now dislocated and he can't use any strength at all.

If he hadn't already attained immortality, it probably wouldn't have been as simple as just dislocating his shoulder.

Han Fulai, who had temporarily become a one-armed swordsman, raised his left palm, which formed a knife.

The light of "willpower" condensed on the edge of his palm.

Those "wishes" originally belonged to Ying, but they flowed into his body silently.

Ying stared blankly at his hand—just now, when their hands were clasped together, he had actually taken away her "power of will"?!

"I took the general's knife; now, it's the general's turn to take my knife."

Han Fulai smiled but did not explain how he had accomplished all of this.

While Ying was still in a daze, he raised his left palm high and chopped it down at Ying's forehead.

And he began to recite a short poem—

"Who pities the lonely moon that hangs forever?"

Ying heard her sister's voice: "All good things will change and disappear with the passage of time. So we must seize the moment and enjoy life to the fullest, leaving no regrets."

"The more evil stars invade one's body and mind, the stronger one becomes."

Kage heard the voice of the samurai named Kitamura: "I don't know how long we can hold out, but... if we give up even hope, we'll truly have nothing left. I, Kitamura, and my brothers... will absolutely protect Inazuma until the very last moment!"

"I grieve for the passing of my dearest loved ones, yet my resolve remains unchanged; though my old friends have scattered, my sharp edge remains undiminished."

Kage heard Arataki Otogi's voice: "I... I, Arataki Otogi, don't have any special skills, only this strength that I can be proud of. I know I'm not as strong as Tengu and the fox, and I can't compare to Chiyo... but there's still something I can do—go out and fight, and buy some time for the fox and the others."

"When the spring snow melts and the winter thunder is silent, I still wipe the old hairpin in the empty courtyard."

Shadow heard the old man's voice: "Everyone says Inazuma has turned black, but in my eyes, Inazuma has always been black. After the catastrophe, there will surely be rebirth... I now regret that I will not have the chance to see Inazuma rebuilt by the General after this catastrophe..."

"I will never regret it, even if I am imprisoned forever, this blade will never be able to stop me."

Han Fulai's hand slashed down, hitting Ying on the forehead with a "smack".

It only hurts a little.

It's like an Inazuma stand-up comedian using a paper fan to tap someone on the head and make sarcastic remarks.

Shadow heard her own voice:

"The sacrifices of the people once caused me immense pain, but I overlooked the way they burned their last bit of energy to shine brightly. As a result, I have failed their will over the past few centuries."

"I promise you, I will give Inazuma a bright future."

She stared blankly up at the audacious man who dared to tap her on the head.

No, that's "Dream Cut"!

Are you going to use it to hit people on the head?

Han Fulai raised his dislocated right wrist to her and smiled, "The general struck me with his sword, and I took the blow. I returned the blow to the general, and he took that too... Let's call this a draw."

Ying remained silent for a moment, then shook her head.

"No, you won. I admit it."

As a martial artist, Ying wasn't so petty as to lack the magnanimity to admit defeat.

She used the "Thousand Hands and Hundred Eyes Sword Seal" and the "Dream Slash" one after another, but he broke through and suppressed them one by one... He even returned her "Dream Slash" on the spot!

If it weren't for the fact that it was right in front of him, Lei Movie would have thought it was a plot from the novel "Reincarnated as the Thunder General".

Moreover, this person even showed her mercy in the final strike, simply returning the power of his will to her... If this isn't her defeat, then what is?

She lost.

From body to mind.

Hearing Ying readily admit defeat, Han Fulai was also stunned for a moment—how could that Ying admit defeat so frankly?

In fact, if Shadow hadn't used the "Dream Slash" but instead only used the power of "Wish Power" to strengthen himself and break through his "Form and Intent" suppression, then he would naturally have lost in the end.

Han Fulai originally planned to use the "draw" as a pretext to curry favor with Ying, and then sincerely propose marriage to Ying again, while also having Shenzi subtly encourage Ying and act cute, which would probably make Ying agree.

But now that Ying has admitted defeat, wouldn't that mean... according to the pre-battle agreement?

Han Fulai was overjoyed. Ignoring the pain of his dislocated wrist, he first clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ying according to the etiquette of a martial artist and said "Thank you for your humility." Then he bowed deeply and said, "General, I... like the Divine Child very much, so much so that I am willing to challenge you."

"I swear to you, I will take good care of her and make her happy. So, could you please entrust your family to me?"

Ying bit her lip, but finally relented: "...Okay."

"Thank you for your kindness, General!"

Han Fulai quickly bowed again.

When he looked up, he saw only Ying's back.

Uh...shouldn't Ying stay and discuss things like the "divine wedding ceremony" and the banquet with him? Or is it that losing this "martial arts contest for marriage" has put Ying in a bad mood, so he doesn't want to talk about it now?

"...General?" he called out tentatively, but received no response.

The puppet general on the sidelines also removed the barrier of the arena, picked up "Dream of One Heart," and followed the shadow away.