Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 837: Chapter 836: [The Indomitable Spirit of Desolate Stone Village Villagers]

”Is this the Curse Power?”

Ye Tianchen thought to himself, ten thousand years ago, a group of Demon Gods came to Desolate Stone Village to request newborn infants, seemingly wanting to awaken the Bloodline Power within these infants for their own purposes. And Shi Hu at the village entrance awakened to fiercely battle these Demon Gods, naturally aiming to protect the villagers of Desolate Stone Village.

Shi Hu was defeated and left severely injured, while the Demon Gods seemed to have realized something or had concerns that forced them to leave. Yet, upon departing, they placed a powerful curse upon the villagers of Desolate Stone Village, making it so that when new Bloodline Power is born, the parents would face the threat of death. Meaning the villagers of Desolate Stone Village weren’t always destined for such a tragic fate; this misfortune began ten thousand years ago, didn’t it?

From ten thousand years ago to now, a full span of ten thousand years, Desolate Stone Village must have been prosperous before; otherwise, it wouldn’t be possible for over a hundred people with Bloodline Power to have survived. Still, this indicates the tragic fate of Desolate Stone Village, as such a flourishing village now has only over a hundred people left. Disaster’s fate still looms over them, and if a solution for the Curse Power isn’t found, eventually Desolate Stone Village will become desolate, and everyone will perish. This is more cruel than anything; the Heavenly Dao is unjust, indifferent, causing countless newborns to lose their parents upon birth, a cruelty indeed too harsh for these innocent children.

”These steles are the parents of the ten newborns from ten thousand years ago. After the Demon Gods withdrew, they suddenly became steles and have remained here ever since, unchanged through ten thousand years. We don’t know what to do...” the old village chief shook his head as he spoke.

”Ten thousand years, that can even trace back to the Ancient Era. In Desolate Stone Village, there are no human cultivators, no one to protect, and it’s impossible to survive in the brutal Martial Arts World till now. I’m curious if anyone truly tried to break the curse and cultivate?” Ye Tianchen finally voiced his biggest doubt.

Even if Desolate Stone Village is isolated and unconcerned with the world, it’s impossible for no one here to cultivate, knowing the Martial Arts World is brutal and bloody. Even if you don’t provoke others, others may kill you. In the Ancient Era, even the Ancient Alien Race has vanished, yet there are still powerful Demon Clans, among which are monsters that feed on humans and cultivate Demon Skills. Desolate Stone Village couldn’t have survived peacefully without something extraordinary. Ye Tianchen could only think of two possibilities: either someone strong protected Desolate Stone Village over these ten thousand years, or someone broke the Curse Power and cultivated, gaining Great Divine Power.

”That’s right, I know what you’re thinking, and you guessed correctly. The seriously wounded Shi Hu returned later and continued to guard the village. After Shi Hu passed, new Shi Hus continued to come and guard, turning into a stone tiger at the village entrance. Though we don’t know how this happened, we’re very grateful, until Earth became unsuitable for cultivation, Spiritual Energy dissipated, leaving only the Ancient Martial World. The last stone tiger guarding the village passed away ten years ago, and Desolate Stone Village was left unguarded!” the old village chief shook his head with a sigh.

”In these ten thousand years, there are no records in Desolate Stone Village, no one dared to break the curse and cultivate? I think this is impossible; living in the Martial Arts World, regardless of being unconcerned with the world, there must be means of self-preservation.” Ye Tianchen spoke seriously.

”Indeed, someone tried cultivating before, but it resulted in thousands of deaths instantaneously, bodies annihilated, turning into a mass of Blood Mist. Since then, no one dared to cultivate in Desolate Stone Village, as it became a rule passed down by ancestors. Desolate Stone Village, even if everyone dies one by one into extinction, cannot have anyone cultivate. Such a painful experience of over a thousand deaths in a night is unbearable for Desolate Stone Village’s residents. Everyone is family, relatives, no one wishes to see others die.” The old village chief looked at Ye Tianchen as he spoke.

Ye Tianchen was stunned. Desolate Stone Village survived until now, through the brutal Martial Arts World, with generations of powerful Tiger Kings guarding. Although the circumstances were mysterious, they allowed Desolate Stone Village to persist. However, in these ten thousand years, attempts to break the curse and cultivate led to thousands of deaths overnight, which made Ye Tianchen hesitate. Now, Desolate Stone Village has only over a hundred people left, the attempt to break the Curse Power for cultivation resulting in the death of thousands overnight was so brutal!

If Ye Tianchen were to teach Little Shitou and the children the Cultivation Method now, what if history repeats itself? Wouldn’t that mean the death of all of Desolate Stone Village’s people? The responsibility is too great, the pressure too immense, Ye Tianchen admits he cannot bear it, nor dare to venture it. Such Curse Power is exceedingly powerful, leaving no room for trial, the ancestral taught prohibition on cultivation for all villagers of Desolate Stone Village isn’t a joke, it commands respect. After all, everything in Desolate Stone Village is too strange, too enigmatic, and cannot be judged by common sense.

”Grandpa Shi, I’ve decided, I cannot teach the children the Cultivation Method, it’s too dangerous, we cannot let the tragedy happen again!” Ye Tianchen earnestly told the old village chief.

The old village chief stood up, walked to the steles; they were the first victims of the Curse Power ten thousand years ago, transformed into steles. Yet, through ten thousand years, not one has toppled, not one has cracked, they stand like unyielding warriors, steadfast behind Desolate Stone Village, even in death refusing to yield.

”I heard and saw your conversation with Little Shitou. I can see how much that child yearns for cultivation, how much he hopes to become strong enough to find his missing parents. Today, I came here to ask their opinion, to feel their will. Does Desolate Stone Village really have to continue like this, waiting for death?” Suddenly, the old village chief roared like a lion, his heart equally resentful, equally suffering, pondering this question over the years. Desolate Stone Village now only has over a hundred people left, must they endure the Curse Power, afraid to tread the path of cultivation until all the village’s people perish?”

”Sir, what do you mean?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask.

”Cultivate, Desolate Stone Village has only over a hundred left, eventually facing death if this continues. Why not defy fate and strive? Are we at the point where we lack even this courage?” the old village chief said as he tightly grasped his staff.

”I can’t guarantee it won’t happen again, but what I can say is I’ll do my utmost to help you!” Ye Tianchen nodded in agreement.

The old village chief turned and unexpectedly knelt before Ye Tianchen, stunning him, causing Ye Tianchen to hasten to support the old village chief. This Grandpa Shi was at least over a hundred years old, though just an ordinary person, he deeply earned Ye Tianchen’s respect. In Ye Tianchen’s view, there’s no distinction between powerful and weak, rich and poor, only between worthy and unworthy, valuing principles over people.

”Grandpa Shi, you don’t need to do this, I’m willing to help the people of Desolate Stone Village, not for anything but the connection between Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect and Desolate Stone Village, moved by your kindness and simplicity!” Ye Tianchen hurried to support the old village chief.

”Don’t help me, your willingness to fight for Desolate Stone Village’s people is only right. Though I’ve never cultivated, I understand a bit of the Art of Reading People, and in my first glance at you, I knew your extraordinary nature, your indomitable character, profound battle strength. I didn’t expect you’d help Desolate Stone Village’s people, I have no way to repay but to bow three times to you!” the old village chief seriously said.

Ye Tianchen would not allow the old village chief to perform the ritual, forcibly activating Martial Arts True Power to assist the old village chief up, seriously addressing him, ”Grandpa Shi, once Shi Hu guarded Desolate Stone Village, now ye Tianchen is here!”

”Young friend, I’ve wondered numerous times over the years, what is the way out for Desolate Stone Village. Until you came, I felt the time had come to defy destiny. Of course, this is just my personal view, not representative of Desolate Stone Village’s residents. I’ll discuss with them and then give you an answer!” The old village chief smiled as he spoke.

”Grandpa Shi, they’ve already arrived, look behind you...” Ye Tianchen had long felt the arrival of other villagers, only refraining from speaking until now to tell the old village chief.

When the old village chief turned, he found over a hundred of Desolate Stone Village’s people standing behind him. Aside from some children, all the adults were present. They naturally heard Ye Tianchen and the old village chief’s conversation, understood the old village chief’s intention, and in unison declared, ”We will cultivate against destiny, Desolate Stone Village doesn’t have cowards!”

”Cultivate...”

”Cultivate...”

”Cultivate...”

Over a hundred people loudly shouted towards the sky, expressing their grievances, their determination, their refusal to yield. The Curse Power of Desolate Stone Village caused everyone present to either lose their mother or father, or even both parents upon birth, becoming orphans. Each endured such pain, so they feel like family, able to cling close together, unite tightly, years of hidden grief, wounds, shouted out at last, pleasantly, heroically, stirringly, reinforcing Ye Tianchen’s resolve to help them break the Curse Power! (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for recommendation and monthly tickets at Qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)