Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1896: Chapter 1894: Ye Tianchen’s Parents’ Understanding of Him

Family, especially parents, are the ones Ye Tianchen cares about the most. Otherwise, with Ye Tianchen’s personality, how could he have been conflicted for so long?

Ye Tianchen didn’t know when he told his father Ye Hong and mother Luo Yan about his true identity and the real worldview of this world, how they would react. Would they find it unbelievable, or think their son was crazy and needed to see a doctor? In any case, Ye Tianchen couldn’t predict what would happen.

However, what Ye Tianchen did not expect was that when he told his parents, although their reaction was very strong, they were also stunned, but their reaction was not one of rejection, nor did they treat him like he was crazy. Instead, they continuously asked him questions, which was something Ye Tianchen did not anticipate.

”Did you disappear for nearly ten years just to cultivate?” Ye Hong asked.

”Yes, there are still three major Ancient Martial Worlds on Earth, all inhabited by martial artists. I fought and struggled there for ten years, not of my own volition!” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”Son, you must have had a hard time!” Luo Yan said with great concern.

”Mom, I’m now a martial artist. In various aspects, I’m different from ordinary people. In this world, all beings are like ants and must follow the laws of birth, aging, sickness, and death. But martial artists must strive to transcend, to go against the heavens, to accomplish the impossible!” Ye Tianchen said seriously.

”I seem to understand now. This might be what the Buddha says about the suffering of all beings, to transcend everything. In reality, everyone’s fate is controlled by these laws. To escape, you must constantly strive to transcend and continue to get stronger, right?” Ye Hong thought for a moment and asked.

”Yes, Dad, you are very insightful!” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but say with a smile.

”Hehe, this is actually a question everyone wants to understand, but we lack the power to defy the heavens. Unknowingly, everyone follows the rules of birth, aging, sickness, and death, that’s all!” Ye Hong said with a smile.

”Dad, Mom, I’m telling you all this because I want you to know and understand me. I’m different from others. Perhaps, I can’t accompany you like other children...” Ye Tianchen paused and said.

”Actually, your mom and I have sensed it long ago!” Ye Hong looked at Ye Tianchen and said.

”You... you sensed it long ago?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but pause, truly not expecting this.

Luo Yan smiled gently, looking lovingly at Ye Tianchen, then said, ”From the time you returned from the army, your dad and I already sensed it. You are our son; how could we not notice your changes? These sudden changes are not like the old you. We knew at that time that you must have gone through something...”

”Then... why didn’t you ask me?” Ye Tianchen asked curiously.

”Hehe, what difference does it make if we ask you or not? You are always our son, the one we trust the most. Your mom and I decided to trust you. We believe that whatever our son does, he has his reasons!” Ye Hong said with a smile.

”Your dad and I have long agreed that no matter what you do, we will support you!” Luo Yan also said with a smile.

”Dad, Mom!”

Ye Tianchen was moved; at this moment, he was truly touched. He never expected that his father, Ye Hong, and mother, Luo Yan, had long noticed his changes, yet they never asked anything because they always believed in their child. This is parental love, the greatness of parents!

”Silly child, how could we not notice the changes in our own son? It’s just that your mom and I didn’t expect you to leave for nearly ten years without returning or even sending a message, which really worried us!” Ye Hong said after a pause.

”Yes, I didn’t expect that after entering the Ancient Martial Worlds, I would experience so many things: striving, battles, fleeing, adventures, not knowing every day if I’d be alive tomorrow—this is the life of a martial artist!” Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

”Child, what do you plan to do next?” Luo Yan and Ye Hong exchanged a glance, then Luo Yan asked.

”Dad, Mom, I decided to tell you these things today because I hope you can make a choice, and no matter what you choose, I will respect your decision!” Ye Tianchen said seriously.

At this time, Luo Yan and Ye Hong glanced at each other again. They were both very understanding people. Upon learning of their son’s true identity, they also realized something: a martial artist is someone who must continue to fight, struggle, and endeavor throughout their life, never able to stop. This means that Ye Tianchen cannot be like other children, able to attend to their parents anytime, because he has his responsibilities, duties, ideals, goals, and missions to fulfill.

”Do you want us to choose between staying in the mortal world or going with you to the Ancient Martial Worlds?” Ye Hong thought for a moment and asked Ye Tianchen.

”Yes! Whatever choice you make, I will respect it. I just hope you can forgive my unfilialness!” Ye Tianchen nodded heavily and said.

”Silly boy, we see your filial piety, and we understand. How many people can really be around their parents all the time? In today’s world, where survival is so difficult, young people must strive to study, work hard, to earn a living, to fight for their family and children. How many have time to stay with their parents? Your dad and I are old. We want to stay in the place where we were born and raised, where we also have our responsibilities and duties!” Luo Yan said, looking at Ye Tianchen.

”Mom...” Ye Tianchen paused, not knowing what to say.

”We just hope you can visit us more often when you have time. Also, as we said earlier, your mom and my biggest wish is to see our grandchildren before we die, to see the continuation of the Ye family bloodline!” Ye Hong said seriously.

”I will, I promise!” Ye Tianchen nodded heavily.

Afterward, Ye Tianchen talked to his parents a lot about martial artists and the worldview of the martial arts world. This made Ye Hong and Luo Yan very curious and opened their eyes. Even Liu Rumei next to them listened carefully, for this was the first time they had heard such things, and it was indeed very enlightening!

”It seems this world is truly magical!” Ye Hong couldn’t help but say with a smile.

”Dad, Mom, if you want to cultivate, I can think of a way!” Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and said.

”Can cultivating make us live longer?” Luo Yan couldn’t help but ask.

”Of course, the higher the cultivation realm of a martial artist, the longer their lifespan. However, there’s a limit to this, but it’s still longer than that of ordinary people!” Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

”Then we want to cultivate, if not for anything else, then just to live longer to see you again!” Luo Yan said directly.

”However, this can only rely on yourselves. I can teach you the cultivation methods, but whether you can cultivate depends on you...” Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and said.

Actually, Ye Tianchen had considered this situation. If his parents also cultivated and became martial artists, that would be the most ideal scenario. This way, their lifespan would be longer, and whether they stay in the mortal world or go with him to the Ancient Martial Worlds, they would have more opportunities to be with him. However, Ye Tianchen, as a strong martial artist at the Mid-stage Martial Saint Cultivation Realm, understands a truth: his parents have already missed the best time for Foundation Establishment. At their age, forcibly establishing a foundation and developing a Dantian is very dangerous; a slight mistake could lead to a body explosion. This is something Ye Tianchen does not dare to attempt recklessly; it’s simply too dangerous!

For Ye Tianchen’s parents, if they decide to stay in the mortal world, they face the question of whether they can still see their son, Ye Tianchen, or even see their grandchildren born. To see them, they must live long enough, because once Ye Tianchen leaves again and enters the Ancient Martial Worlds, or if the upheaval in this martial arts world occurs, he will be swept along involuntarily. His next return could be not just ten years later but even hundreds of years later. Can they wait that long? The only way to wait that long is through cultivation!

Considering this, Ye Tianchen decided to only pass on simple cultivation skills to his parents, allowing them to comprehend them in their spare time. This is much more beneficial than general physical exercises, as it can slowly improve their physical condition and increase their lifespan. Ye Tianchen has his reasons for not imparting higher-level cultivation skills to them. Although his parents may want to cultivate to become strong and extend their life to see him again, attempting high-level cultivation skills at their age, without having established a foundation by opening up a Dantian, would likely backfire. The power from such skills could rebound, causing faster demise, which Ye Tianchen definitely does not want to witness, so he must plan thoroughly! (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)