Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1502: Chapter 1501: [A Heart That Never Admits Defeat!]

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The strongest strike could be said to be the most powerful punch Ye Tianchen has thrown so far. It shocked all the martial artists in this Ancient Dojo, including beings like War King Qin Kongdao and Dian Wei. They were all amazed that Ye Tianchen, being so young, possessed such strength; he truly is a Heaven-defying Son!

The Original Spirit Stones and Monkey Wine he obtained from the Divine Monkey in the Original Restricted Zone were almost used up. Ye Tianchen absorbed all the spiritual energy from them, bringing his condition to a peak. Compared to earlier when he unleashed tens of thousands of ”Overlord Fist” punches in one go, he was several degrees stronger. Thus, this time he only threw one punch, concentrating all the power into one point. The impact of this was incomparable to power dispersed over multiple attacks.

However, it seemed he failed. He fell to the ground, even his breathing became less smooth, his face was pale, and his muscles and flesh showed signs of drying up. Yet the blood moon hovering in the sky of the Ancient Dojo remained intact, exuding an even more terrifying aura. It was a manifestation, an aura of magic law that made anyone who saw it frown in fear!

”Hey kid, are you alright?” Little Zhu Yan was the first to rush to Ye Tianchen’s side, asking somewhat anxiously.

”You brat, you can’t die yet, we still have many things to do!” The God Beating Bowl also hurriedly said as it arrived in front of Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen struggled, trying to get up, but he couldn’t stand up no matter how hard he tried. All his strength was used up in that punch, and he didn’t even have the energy to stand. The extent of his situation was beyond imagination, yet he looked at the God Beating Bowl and Little Zhu Yan and smiled, saying, ”You two troublemakers, though unreliable, I know when it matters, you still stand by me with loyalty!”

Little Zhu Yan and the God Beating Bowl exchanged a glance, with Little Zhu Yan seriously saying first, ”Of course, we are sworn brothers after all. I’m still your elder brother. You handle the blood moon with all your strength, but to give you no worries, hand over your cultivation skill and treasures to me for safekeeping!”

”Hmm?” A few black lines appeared beside Ye Tianchen’s head.

”Yeah, destroying this blood moon is still very difficult. We can’t afford to lose both the lady and the soldiers, at least leave us something to remember!” The God Beating Bowl also said seriously.

”Quickly hand over the cultivation skill and the few profound treasures to us, we’ll take good care of them. You just focus on pushing forward and shattering that blood moon!” Little Zhu Yan said anxiously.

”Get lost!”

Ye Tianchen couldn’t hold it any longer. These two troublemakers were so inhumane, not at all loyal. He thought that given the current situation, they’d at least show some emotion and think of helping him, yet didn’t expect them to behave this way. Even after facing life and death together, it made Ye Tianchen extremely angry!

After being scolded by Ye Tianchen, Little Zhu Yan and the God Beating Bowl exchanged a glance and couldn’t help but shake their heads, running away with a helpless expression. At that moment, the blood moon suspended high above seemed to sense something, already preparing to unleash its force once again!

Struggle!

Never abandon!

Never give up!

Hold firm your belief, never to be defeated!

At this point, Ye Tianchen was still struggling to stand up, even if he didn’t have the strength to do so. However, he still didn’t give up, he still didn’t resign himself to fate. This perseverance and belief left everyone in a daze. Most martial artists, having undergone arduous cultivation, surviving in this world where the weak are prey to the strong, morally flawed willpower is generally not weak. However, steadfastness like Ye Tianchen is rare. Despite appearing certain to die, with everyone thinking the same, and anyone else in his position would have given up, he continued to struggle, held onto faith. This strength is truly the most terrifying, making one think that facing an enemy like Ye Tianchen would be the most challenging!

”If this kid grows up, not only will he become a great enemy of the younger generation of Earth’s Three Ancient Martial Worlds, but he will also become the greatest enemy of the younger generation in the entire Martial Arts World.”

”He possesses a Taoist Heart that can never be defeated, which is the foundation of becoming a supreme martial artist.”

”His unyielding, never-say-die belief is his greatest strength and the greatest threat to his enemies.”

The older generation of martial artists from various traditions were amazed at Ye Tianchen’s perseverance and couldn’t help but discuss it in whispers. Meanwhile, the younger martial artists had varied thoughts: some were impressed by Ye Tianchen’s strength and tenacity, some wanted to befriend him, but most hoped for his failure, even wishing he would be destroyed on the spot so they would have one less competitor!

”This heavenly punishment is truly formidable. Even back in the day, your heavenly punishment wasn’t as strong as this, was it?” Dian Wei glanced at Qin Kongdao and said.

”It is indeed very strong, perhaps even indestructible,” Qin Kongdao nodded and replied.

”It’s rumored that heavenly punishment is the heavens’ way of rejecting the martial artist, a punishment imposed upon them. The more severe the heavenly punishment, the more it indicates that the Heaven and Earth Laws disapprove,” Dian Wei remarked.

”However, this also shows the heavens’ fear. The more indelible the heavenly punishment, the more it shows the heavens’ fear of this cultivator growing strong. It’s afraid they’ll one day pierce through the heavens. It indirectly proves how significant a martial artist’s potential is—so substantial that even the Heaven and Earth Laws fear their growth and wish to nip them in the bud. Such potential is unimaginable!” Qin Kongdao said with a smile.

”If this young man can grow, surpassing us will just be a matter of time. However, as you mentioned, he’s just started on his martial path, and already the Heaven and Earth Laws want to destroy him, demonstrating his potential. But his future path will be extremely perilous, and the slightest misstep could mean complete annihilation,” Dian Wei said with some worry in his voice.

Qin Kongdao glanced at Ye Tianchen, slowly struggling to stand again, and with a hint of a confident smile, he said, ”I have faith in this young man. Risk and opportunity often share the same path. Isn’t every martial artist’s path fraught with peril? Have the Heaven and Earth Laws ever truly accepted any cultivator? Those who ascend to higher realms and gain greater power do so through immense effort and struggle, not through fear. If Ye Tianchen fears here, even if we help him break this blood moon, his path would still end!”

To follow is to be mundane; to defy is to become immortal; it’s all a matter of the heart!

Clearly, Ye Tianchen isn’t someone who would choose ’to follow.’ He would definitely choose ’to defy.’ Even if ’defying’ means not becoming immortal, he will still ’defy.’ He simply isn’t someone who would ’follow’; this is his nature and determination!

Once again, struggling to stand up, Ye Tianchen had never felt so battered. He had to acknowledge that heavenly punishment was the greatest challenge faced by all martial artists. Even those who have reached the Emperor Realm, figures who command the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, cannot completely heal their heavenly punishments.

”If I can’t overcome you, my path, my journey will end. I won’t choose to run away. I’d rather die fighting!” Ye Tianchen said to himself, clenching his fist tightly.

”If you wish to give up now, with the combined power of me and the War King, we can help you temporarily suppress this heavenly punishment until you grow strong enough to shatter it,” Dian Wei said directly to Ye Tianchen.

”Thank you, elders. This is my own path, and ultimately, I must achieve it myself,” Ye Tianchen said with unwavering determination in his eyes.

”Ye lad, you’re stubborn as hell! Why would you risk your life this way?” Little Zhu Yan said anxiously.

”Unwillingness—we cultivators are all driven by that unwillingness, aren’t we?” Ye Tianchen smiled and asked.

”You... this heavenly punishment is difficult to heal. My father, the Ancient War Emperor, had many heavenly punishments upon him and died less than three thousand years after becoming a War Emperor... You’re still young, with time and opportunity on your side. Who knows? You might find a better way to rid yourself of this heavenly punishment. Why risk your life now?” Little Zhu Yan couldn’t help but advise.

Little Zhu Yan’s father was once the Ancient War Emperor, a figure who had reached the Emperor Realm, commanding respect across the cosmos. He possessed secrets unknown to the world. Even with such heights, he couldn’t fully rid himself of his heavenly punishment, suffering torment from it. Can Ye Tianchen manage it? Honestly, apart from himself, no one believes he can.

”Belief! Little troublemaker, your father isn’t dead. I believe that even if he didn’t reach the Immortal Domain, he’s still alive. Haven’t you always believed that?” Ye Tianchen looked at Little Zhu Yan and asked.

Little Zhu Yan was stunned for a moment, then, with an unusually serious expression, said, ”Since you’ve decided, I won’t persuade you. Do you still remember the God-beating Whip? The two fruits inside that purple-black box might help you shatter this blood moon!”

”Thank you!” Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

”Damn it, it’s just possible! I can’t believe I told you that. You’re going to squander these treasures...” Little Zhu Yan instantly regretted it, speaking with a tearful, anguished look. (More to come. If you enjoy 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.)