Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 884: Chapter 883 [Can I Joke About It?]

Ye Tianchen’s dream left him in shock, truly afraid. He knew he couldn’t afford to lose anything, nor could he bear the consequences of such loss. In the Ancient Martial World, there were people and things he cherished. Even though he left the Songshan Ancient Martial World, Dongfang Meng, Tianshuang’er, Hu Gao, Tian Boguang, and the honest villagers of Desolate Stone Village were still there. The Five Poison Sect, Sword Control Sect, Songshan Sect, and, even more ruthless, the Blood Killing Organization and Nine Netherworld wouldn’t let him off. Should they truly find Desolate Stone Village, the villagers would be slaughtered. No, he must return, he absolutely must return.

Matters in the Mortal World had reached a conclusion. It was highly likely that Longteng University’s great young master went to the Heavenly Ancient Martial World and wouldn’t be back for a while. Xu Zigang and Laili Laogui were both seriously injured and wouldn’t be able to return for at least a year or two. Feng Qingyang’s authority had already intimidated Xu Zigang and Laili Laogui, making them unlikely to stir up trouble again anytime soon. As for Wuxue and the other eight, after becoming martial artists, they have been successfully cultivating for half a year. Admittedly, they’re quite talented and insightful. In the Mortal World, they were intelligent and determined individuals. Now, as martial artists, they seize every moment for cultivation. Ye Tianchen thought it was time to take them to the Ancient Martial World. Although the spiritual energy there is thin, it is still much better than in the Mortal World. There, Wuxue and the others could significantly enhance their cultivation.

The next day, Ye Tianchen rose early, waiting for his mother, younger sister, Qi Ruxue, and Xiao Ya to wake up. Once they came out, Ye Tianchen earnestly told them he might have to leave the Capital City for a while, anywhere from two or three months to a year and a half, to handle important matters.

”Brother, are you going on a business trip again? Why so long this time?” Ye Qianwen asked, slightly displeased.

”A man should prioritize his career!” Ye Tianchen chuckled and said with a smile.

”Tianchen, mom knows you have your own ideas and things to do. I won’t stop you, but do remember to come back and see us more often.” Luo Yan smiled fondly and said.

”Mom, don’t worry. Whenever I have time, I’ll definitely come back to visit you. Then, please make fried noodles with soybean paste for me.” Ye Tianchen held his mother’s shoulders as he spoke.

”You big bad guy, when will you marry me? I don’t want to wait for you anymore!” Qi Ruxue pouted and said deliberately.

”If you don’t want to wait, then don’t. Find someone suitable to marry, and I’ll be the godfather to your child then.” Ye Tianchen smirked and said.

”You... hmph, my child’s father must be you, Ye Tianchen. Don’t think it’s easy to end things after making this lady develop feelings. No way, I’ll wait for you; just don’t let me become an old maid.” Qi Ruxue said without blushing.

”You’re still a vir... can’t be, right?” Ye Tianchen looked at Qi Ruxue with a doubtful look and asked.

”What do you mean, want to try it now?” Qi Ruxue stared sizzingly at Ye Tianchen and asked.

”Better not, I have urgent matters, next time, next time.” Ye Tianchen smiled awkwardly and said.

Regarding Qi Ruxue’s intentions, Ye Tianchen was aware. However, the two families had annulled their engagement, although that wasn’t Qi Ruxue’s intention, as she wasn’t aware of these things. Still, Ye Tianchen always felt uneasy about it. The most crucial reason is that the more Ye Tianchen delved into Earth’s mysteries, and the more he understood this Martial Arts Great World’s affairs, the more some things beckoned for exploration and pursuit. He felt the surrounding dangers were too many, and emotional affairs weren’t something he wanted to overly consider, to avoid bringing danger to family and friends.

Xiao Ya looked at Ye Tianchen. She spoke the least but was among the women who deeply loved Ye Tianchen. However, Xiao Ya’s gentle nature wasn’t good at expressing love, burying it inside. She belonged solely to Ye Tianchen in this life, a fact Xiao Ya was certain of.

During his time at Longteng University, Ye Tianchen helped Xiao Ya, even developing some fondness for her, because she reminded him of a woman from his apocalypse star past. This made Ye Tianchen protect her. Now, Ye Tianchen’s feelings for Xiao Ya were those of a friend worth protecting, not considering the romantic aspect much.

Ye Tianchen was by no means a man who couldn’t walk in the presence of beauty, but he valued feelings, friendship, and loyalty greatly.

”Take good care of yourself, pay more attention to your health. I’ll wait for your return; no matter when, I’ll always wait for you to come back!” Xiao Ya said seriously while looking at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen didn’t respond verbally but embraced Xiao Ya, a deep and heartfelt hug. At that moment, Ye Tianchen was moved by Xiao Ya’s profound love. It reminded him of his woman from the apocalypse star, solidifying his determination to return there. If any kin or friends survived, Ye Tianchen felt obligated to rescue them from disaster. If they perished, he felt a duty to avenge them, eradicating unparalleled beasts without mercy.

Leaving the residential villa, Ye Tianchen didn’t carry the Fish Intestine Sword or the Xuanyuan Sword but only took the Taie Sword. This was because inside the villa where he lived, Ye Tianchen set up the ”Four Phases Golden Body Formation” once again. This time, however, the formation was far more powerful than before. With Ye Tianchen’s ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill” inadvertently reaching the realm of Great Success, the formation built was incomparable to before. The Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill at Great Success could handle opponents twice your cultivation realm with ease, just by using his own body as resistance. This is the formidable power of the ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill,” combined with leaving the Fish Intestine Sword and Xuanyuan Sword within the formation for active defense, substantially increasing the power of the entire ”Four Phases Golden Body Formation.” Ye Tianchen estimated that even Late Stage Martial Venerate Peak experts might not easily break it.

Regarding the use of the Three Divine Swords from Ancient times, initially, Ye Tianchen indeed wanted to reduce their use. Master Fang Zheng once said, each of the ten ancient divine swords had a unique, wicked nature and indescribable magic power. The more they were used, the more karma they might entail, bringing more danger. But now, Ye Tianchen no longer thought that way. He couldn’t afford such considerations amidst the current crises. Use them when necessary. As long as he could wield these ancient divine swords, he had nothing to fear from unnecessary consequences. Bring it on, and he would take them down one by one with a shock kill.

The affairs in the Mortal World seemed to have come to a close. The young master of Longteng University likely went to the Heavenly Ancient Martial World and probably won’t return for a short while. Meanwhile, Xu Zigang and Laili Laogui were both seriously injured, and it’s unlikely for them to make a comeback within a year or so. Feng Qingyang’s authority had already intimidated Xu Zigang and Laili Laogui, and it was believed they wouldn’t dare to cause more trouble in the short term. As for Wuxue and the other eight, after becoming martial artists, they had successfully cultivated for half a year. It had to be said they were all gifted and perceptive, people with intelligence and determination even in the Mortal World. Now, as martial artists, they were diligently cultivating. Ye Tianchen felt the time was right to take them to the Ancient Martial World. The spiritual energy might be sparse there, but it was still better than in the Mortal World. Over there, Wuxue and the others’ cultivation would see a significant breakthrough.

The next day, Ye Tianchen woke up early, waiting for his mother, younger sister, Qi Ruxue, and Xiao Ya to wake up. Once they all came out, Ye Tianchen seriously told them that he might have to leave the Capital City for a while, at least two or three months, at most a year and a half, for some important matters.

”Brother, you’re going on another business trip? Why so long this time?” Ye Qianwen asked a little unhappily.

”Well, as a man, career takes precedence!” Ye Tianchen replied with a grin.

”Tianchen, I know you have your own ideas and your own things to do. I won’t stop you, but remember to come back and see us often.” Luo Yan said with a loving smile.

”Don’t worry, mom. I’ll be sure to come and see you whenever I have the chance. Then I’ll want you to make me some fried noodles.” Ye Tianchen said as he held his mother’s shoulder.

”Big bad guy, when are we getting married, huh? I don’t want to wait for you anymore!” Qi Ruxue pouted playfully as she spoke.

”If you don’t want to wait, then find someone suitable to marry. I’ll be your child’s godfather then.” Ye Tianchen said with a mischievous grin.

”You... hmph, my child’s father definitely has to be you, Ye Tianchen. Don’t think it’s so easy to make this young lady fall for you and then let you leave. No way, I’m waiting for you. Just don’t leave me an old maid.” Qi Ruxue said without any blush on her face.

”You’re still a vir... no way, right?” Ye Tianchen looked at Qi Ruxue with disbelief and asked.

”What do you mean, wanna try right now?” Qi Ruxue stared passionately at Ye Tianchen and asked.

”Better not, I have something urgent to do, maybe next time.” Ye Tianchen smiled awkwardly and said.

Ye Tianchen knew Qi Ruxue’s feelings for him, but despite that, their families had annulled their engagement. Even though this wasn’t Qi Ruxue’s intention, she wasn’t aware of this, and ultimately, Ye Tianchen felt a bit awkward about it. Moreover, the core reason was that the deeper Ye Tianchen delved into Earth’s mysteries, the more he understood about this Martial Arts Great World, the more things he wanted to explore and pursue. The more he felt surrounded by dangers, the less he wanted to dwell on romantic feelings or expose his family and friends to danger.

Xiao Ya looked at Ye Tianchen. She was one of those women deeply in love with him, but her gentle personality wasn’t well-suited for expressing her feelings. She kept her love buried in her heart, and for this lifetime, she only belonged to one person, Ye Tianchen. This was something Xiao Ya believed in.

During his time at Longteng University, Ye Tianchen helped Xiao Ya and developed a bit of an affection for her. This was because Xiao Ya reminded Ye Tianchen of a woman from his apocalypse star, compelling him to protect her. Now, Ye Tianchen felt a friendship with Xiao Ya, a woman worth his protection, but when it came to romantic relationships, Ye Tianchen had not seriously considered them. He felt the dangers around him were too many, and he didn’t want to bring those dangers to his loved ones and friends.

Ye Tianchen was not a person who couldn’t resist beautiful women; rather, he was someone who valued affection and loyalty greatly.

”Take good care of yourself, pay attention to your wellbeing. I’ll wait for your return. No matter when, I will be waiting!” Xiao Ya said seriously, looking at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen didn’t say anything but held Xiao Ya in his arms, hugging her passionately. At that moment, Ye Tianchen was moved by Xiao Ya’s deep love, and it reminded him of his woman from the apocalypse star, strengthening his resolve to return there. If any family or friends survived, he felt he had to save them from disaster. If they had all truly died, then he felt even more compelled to avenge them and vanquish the heavenly beasts. He wanted to shock and kill every demon, to the very last one.

Ye Tianchen absolutely wasn’t someone who couldn’t walk when he saw a beauty, but he was someone who valued feelings and loyalty deeply.

”Take good care of yourself and pay attention to your health. I’ll be waiting for your return, no matter when it will be!” Xiao Ya said earnestly, looking at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen didn’t reply, instead, he held Xiao Ya in his arms in a heartfelt hug. In that moment, he was moved by Xiao Ya’s deep love and couldn’t help but think of his apocalypse star woman. This further strengthened his determination to return there. If any of his family and friends survived, Ye Tianchen felt obligated to rescue them from disaster. If they all perished, then he felt an even greater responsibility to avenge them by killing the peerless demons and leaving none alive.

Ye Tianchen did not take the Fish Intestine Sword or the Xuanyuan Sword from his residence but only took the Taie Sword. This was because, inside the residence, Ye Tianchen had set up the ”Four Phases Golden Body Formation.” This time, he left the Fish Intestine Sword and the Xuanyuan Sword within the formation. Together, with the sudden breakthrough of his ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill” to the realm of Great Success, the formation he created now was not something that could be compared to before. The ”Four Phases Golden Body Formation,” empowered by the self-activated swords for attack and defense, had its power greatly increased. According to Ye Tianchen’s calculations, his formation was formidable. Based on Master Fang Zheng’s teachings, each usage of the ancient Divine Swords, especially repeatedly increasing their usage, would accumulate karma, bringing future danger. But Ye Tianchen didn’t think that way anymore. With his current situation being so fraught with crises, he couldn’t afford such restraint regarding the divine swords. As long as he can wield these ancient divine tools masterfully, what’s there to fear? Whatever the karmic consequences may be will have to be faced, and overcome with absolute dominance.

Ye Tianchen’s guests gathered quickly at the restaurant inside Longteng University. Ling Yuxun, Li Xiaoqing, Su Feifei, and Liu Rumei all arrived shortly after. They looked at Ye Tianchen with puzzled expressions, not knowing what he was up to by having invited them all together.

Ye Tianchen raised his glass, smiling at Ling Yuxun, Li Xiaoqing, Su Feifei, and Liu Rumei, and spoke: ”Ladies, whether we met in near-endless battles or in moments of levity, we’ve become friends. I invited you all here today to express my gratitude for everything. You have my dedication; I’d give my life for you, don’t forget that!”

Upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Ling Yuxun, Li Xiaoqing, Su Feifei, and even Liu Rumei realized there was a deeper meaning to them. He was saying it wasn’t possible for him to become romantically involved with them. While they had come to love Ye Tianchen over time through shared experiences, and it was evident from their words and gaze as they interacted, Ye Tianchen’s low emotional intelligence made him not think of it that way. Some things were undeniably awkward given the broken engagement between their families, despite Qi Ruxue’s ignorance of it or her intention. The more Ye Tianchen delved into Earth’s secrets and the mysteries within the Martial Arts Great World, the more he felt the need to explore them. His life, fraught with countless dangers, had no room for romantic entanglements, and he simply couldn’t expose his loved ones to danger.

Ye Tianchen wasn’t the type of man to be easily swayed by beauty. He was a man of emotions and principles, cherishing personal relationships deeply.

”Take care of yourself, pay attention to your health. I’ll be waiting for your return, no matter when it is, I will always be here waiting for you!” Xiao Ya looked earnestly at Ye Tianchen and said.

Ye Tianchen didn’t reply, but instead, embraced Xiao Ya warmly, feeling moved by her deep affection. The moment reminded him of the woman he left behind on the apocalypse star, strengthening his resolve to return. If family or friends survived, Ye Tianchen felt an obligation to rescue them from devastation. If they had all perished, he felt a duty to avenge their deaths by exterminating every demon without leaving any trace.

Ye Tianchen wasn’t the kind of man who’d lose his head over a woman but was someone who valued emotions and loyalty deeply.

”Take care of yourself, pay attention to your health. I will wait for your return, no matter when, I’ll always be waiting for you to come back!” Xiao Ya said seriously while looking at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen didn’t speak, instead, he wrapped her in a heartfelt embrace, deeply moved by Xiao Ya’s profound love for him, evoking memories of his woman from the apocalypse star. This strengthened his resolve to return to his apocalypse star. If any friends or kin survived, Ye Tianchen felt it was his duty to save them from disaster. If they were all gone, then he had an even greater duty to avenge them, by killing unparalleled beasts without mercy.

Leaving his villa, Ye Tianchen took only the Taie Sword, not the Fish Intestine Sword or the Xuanyuan Sword. He had set up the ”Four Phases Golden Body Formation” once again in the villa, and this time, it was much stronger than before. Coupled with an unintentional breakthrough in his ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill” to the Great Success realm, the formation’s power was incomparable to its previous state. The Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill at the Great Success realm could withstand physically against opponents twice his cultivation realm, which is the formidable part of the ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill.” Additionally, Ye Tianchen left the Fish Intestine Sword and Xuanyuan Sword within the formation, adding to the autonomous attack and defense capabilities. Based on Ye Tianchen’s estimations, even Late Stage Martial Venerate Peak experts could find it difficult to break.

Regarding the use of the three ancient divine swords, initially, Ye Tianchen intended to reduce their usage. As Master Fang Zheng mentioned, each of the ten ancient divine swords had a unique evil nature and inexplicable magic power, and the more they were used, the more karma they might accrue, bringing danger. However, Ye Tianchen no longer thought that way. Given the current crises, he had no choice but to use them when needed. As long as he remained strong enough to master these ancient divine swords, he wasn’t afraid of the associated karma. Bring it on; he would deal with it all with a shock kill.

At noon, Ye Tianchen wasn’t in a hurry to go to the Thirteen Heavenly Kings training base. Though he grew increasingly concerned about the safety of Desolate Stone Village’s villagers, he knew some matters must be tackled one by one. Since life had brought these people and matters to him, avoiding them wasn’t possible, and there had to be a beginning and an end.

In a large seafood restaurant, Ye Tianchen sat in the biggest private room, waiting for his guests. Before long, Ling Yuxun, Li Xiaoqing, Liu Rumei, and Su Feifei had arrived. These four women, each with different personalities and unique female charms, took their seats. The four exchanged smiles, yet looked at Ye Tianchen with some puzzlement, unsure of his motive for inviting them to dine together. What did he mean by this?

Once everyone was seated, Ye Tianchen had the waiter pour drinks and then asked him to leave. Ye Tianchen picked up his glass, smiling as he spoke to Ling Yuxun, Li Xiaoqing, Su Feifei, and Liu Rumei: ”Ladies, since we met, regardless of how it was—whether it was a chance encounter or from crossing paths—we are friends now. I invited you all here today to express my gratitude for your regard. We will always be good friends, always brothers and sisters. If any of you faces difficulty and seeks me out, I’d do everything without hesitation!”

Upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Ling Yuxun, Li Xiaoqing, Su Feifei, and Liu Rumei were all momentarily surprised. Their faces showed slight disappointment and awkwardness. Intelligent women as they were, they understood that Ye Tianchen’s words had a deeper meaning: suggesting that it was impossible for them to be romantic partners. Ye Tianchen was conveying his sentiments, which made the four women somewhat unhappy.

After experiencing some events together with Ye Tianchen, Ling Yuxun, Li Xiaoqing, Su Feifei, and even Liu Rumei slowly fell in love with Ye Tianchen. Although they hadn’t expressed it, it was evident through their words, eyes, and interactions. Although Ye Tianchen had a low emotional quotient, he wasn’t a fool; he understood some things. He knew he might hurt them today, prompting them to hate him. Yet long pain was better than short pain. Ye Tianchen understood he and they weren’t from the same world. Future events were unpredictable, and his fate was filled with various changes and dangers. Ye Tianchen truly didn’t want them to be drawn in. Instead of involving them in his perilous life, he’d prefer they lived an ordinary life, which might bring them more joy and happiness.

Ye Tianchen paused, noticing the four women remain silent. He chuckled, pretending to be self-impressed, ”No way, do you all love me and can’t bear to part with me? Should we share the bridal chamber tonight?” (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)