Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1103: Chapter 1102: Little Shitou’s Name Is...

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Daley frowned, glancing fiercely at the expression of the burly man from Devouring Sky Village, suddenly stretched out a hand, and slapped it toward the top of this burly man’s head, seemingly about to kill him.

Thud!

Daley’s cultivation was not low, at least around the Mid-stage Martial Saint level. This burly man from Devouring Sky Village was no match for Daley, and was instantly shaken to his knees. Yet, he still looked at Daley with a resolute expression and said, ”Clan Leader, even if we wipe out Desolate Stone Village, so what? Sooner or later, when our Devouring Sky Village is no longer of use, that terrifying entity will only use us because it has its own hidden ailment that cannot be cured at the moment. But once it recovers and regains its Peak Combat Power, our Devouring Sky Village will no longer be useful, and we will surely become its food...”

”Don’t talk nonsense!” Daley frowned and said coldly.

”Clan Leader, even if you kill me, I still want to finish my words. At this rate, our Devouring Sky Village will meet the same fate as Desolate Stone Village. We might as well ally with Desolate Stone Village to resist that terrifying entity. There might still be a glimmer of hope!” The burly man from Devouring Sky Village said in a deep voice.

Daley was taken aback, retracting his hand, with a trace of reluctance in his eyes. He had never considered that all the people of Devouring Sky Village might also face inevitable death. Even serving as a dog to that terrifying entity, sooner or later might become a dead dog. But what could be done? That terrifying entity is simply too powerful. Even if the entire village’s forces tried to resist, even using the village’s Treasure would likely be futile. Only endure the humiliation, survive in disgrace.

”Clan Leader, have you agreed? What shall we do next?” The burly man from Devouring Sky Village asked as he saw Daley retract the hand that was about to kill him.

”Go and fetch that Treasure!” Daley said.

”Clan Leader, your meaning is...” The burly man from Devouring Sky Village was puzzled and asked.

”I will personally go to Desolate Stone Village and kill them leaving not a single trace!” Daley said coldly.

”Clan Leader...” The burly man from Devouring Sky Village was stunned and hurriedly said.

”Say no more, if you dare to persuade again, I will hand over your whole family to the Black Rat God!” Daley said coldly.

The burly man from Devouring Sky Village was helpless. He had voiced his opinion for the sake of the whole Devouring Sky Village. Rather than living cowardly like a dog, it was better to fight against that terrifying entity, ally with Desolate Stone Village, ally with Ye Tianchen’s strength, perhaps there still was a faint chance. Who would have thought, the Clan Leader wouldn’t listen at all, seemed resigned to fate, intent on living disgracefully as long as possible, which left him disappointed yet resigned.

Desolate Stone Village!

The next morning, Ye Tianchen appeared early at the training ground behind Desolate Stone Village. It was a very small training ground, essentially used by Feng Shan, Cai Meier, Ming Jue, Tian Feng, and Little Shitou, five children. Ye Tianchen arrived there early. The first he saw was Little Shitou, and Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but nod inwardly. Little Shitou wasn’t a martial arts prodigy, due to physical cultivation flaws, though he overcame them. His aptitude wasn’t great. Among the five disciples, Little Shitou was the worst. Yet, he never gave up on becoming stronger, always persevering in cultivation, believing that diligence could compensate for weaknesses!

”Little Shitou!” Ye Tianchen called behind Little Shitou.

”Master!” Little Shitou said with a sweet smile.

”Hmm, you’ve made decent progress recently. Your physical strength has also improved. Continue to work hard and persist!” Ye Tianchen encouraged Little Shitou.

”Master, I know my aptitude is poor, and my comprehension is low, but I believe that diligence can compensate for weaknesses. I will never give up. I want to become strong, protect the village, and find my parents!” Little Shitou said with a determined look in his eyes.

”Hmm, what I want to tell you today about martial arts cultivation is that diligent practice is important and necessary. However, sometimes calming your mind to comprehend, allowing your Divine mind to reach a certain special state, might let you succeed in a moment of enlightenment after ten years of fruitless hard work.” Ye Tianchen said.

”Master, I don’t quite understand what you’re saying...” Little Shitou touched his head somewhat bewildered and asked.

Ye Tianchen nodded. He had not lost patience. Little Shitou’s comprehension and aptitude were not high and required patient guidance. Thus, Ye Tianchen smiled and said, ”What I want to tell you is not just to train with brute strength. Sometimes the cultivation of martial arts requires heartfelt understanding. You must ponder over each sentence and word of the cultivation skill. This is not something you can obtain through mere hard training!”

”Oh, I understand, Master. In the future, I will devote some of my time to understanding the martial arts cultivation method!” Little Shitou nodded and said.

”Hmm!” Ye Tianchen nodded.

”Woof!”

”Woof!”

Suddenly, a few barks sounded. Ye Tianchen was momentarily stunned, looking at the little yellow dog beside him. He was also surprised internally. He saw the little yellow dog’s whole body shrouded in a powerful demonic aura, one that vaguely possessed earth-shattering strength. The little yellow dog kept spinning in place, seemingly trying to break through to a certain realm. Eventually, it stood on its hind legs, absorbing all the demonic aura into its body, calming down this formidable aura.

Ye Tianchen frowned slightly. The little yellow dog’s cultivation speed was fast, and its comprehension was not low. To be honest, if the little yellow dog were human, it might soon rival Shi Potian’s talent, which Ye Tianchen found astonishing. Who would have imagined that this skinny, unimpressive little yellow dog would possess such talent and strength? If it were to battle someone, it might shock some experts into disbelief.

Once the little yellow dog absorbed that powerful demonic aura into its body, its fur became shiny, adopting a completely different appearance, no longer skinny or feeble-looking. Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but nod. Ever since it received the demon clan cultivation spell that he gifted it, the little yellow dog had grown stronger. Moreover, every time he explained martial arts cultivation to Shi Potian and the other five disciples, the little yellow dog would listen attentively. Perhaps it had absorbed quite a lot of knowledge, which had contributed to its rapid progress. If the little yellow dog became strong, it would undoubtedly become a powerful guardian god for Desolate Stone Village, which was a great blessing for the village.

”Ah Huang, you’re so amazing. I can’t compare to you!” Little Shitou laughed and said.

”Woof, woof...” After two barks, the little yellow dog ran to Little Shitou, rubbing its head on Little Shitou’s foot, playfully pestering him.

”Alright, alright. You go play by yourself first. I need to discuss something with Master.” Little Shitou patted the little yellow dog’s head and said.

The little yellow dog happily rolled on the ground and then ran off to play. Little Shitou walked up to Ye Tianchen and seriously said, ”Master, I have already decided on a name for myself.”

”Hmm, you’re not a child anymore. Some things require you to decide for yourself. What name have you chosen for yourself?” Ye Tianchen nodded and smiled, asking.

”Shi Potian!” Little Shitou responded firmly.

Ye Tianchen was a bit taken aback and looked at Little Shitou, saying, ”It’s a good name, but remember, in the martial arts world, a domineering name requires domineering strength. If you dare to name yourself like this, you need to cultivate even harder. Otherwise, you’ll become the object of ridicule.”

Regarding the matter of the name, Ye Tianchen didn’t say anything wrong. Of course, everyone in the martial arts world has the right to name themselves whatever they like. However, in the martial arts world, the bolder the name, the more it should correspond to one’s own cultivation strength. To put it plainly, if you have a bold name but lack bold strength, and are easily defeated, it will make people mock you. Naming yourself without the strength to match is simply overestimating oneself. This is an unwritten rule, a tacit understanding in the martial arts world.

”Master, I chose this name to inspire myself to train even harder. Someday, I’m convinced I’ll break through this realm and hold my destiny in my own hands!” Little Shitou said, clenching his small fist.

”Hmm! As your master, I await the day I witness that.” Ye Tianchen nodded, looking at Little Shitou.

In the ensuing time, when Shi Potian, Cai Meier, Ming Jue, and Tian Feng also arrived, Ye Tianchen once again shared his cultivation experience with them so they could extract useful insights for themselves. Ye Tianchen also told them his teachings were merely a reference because everyone’s physique, talent, and comprehension are different. Some things can only be absorbed selectively, not entirely imitated. This is the principle of a master leading the way, and cultivation is a personal endeavor.

As night fell, Ye Tianchen concluded the time spent imparting Taoism to the five disciples. He then took a jar of wine and wandered to a high mountain not far from Desolate Stone Village, gazing at the stars and sipping wine occasionally.

”I knew you’d be here. It seems you have things on your mind!” Dongfang Meng appeared beside Ye Tianchen, sat down, and smiled as she spoke.

”Menger, I find you exceptionally beautiful tonight!” Ye Tianchen said as he earnestly looked at Dongfang Meng’s peerless visage. (To be continued. If you like this story, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it with your recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)