Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 2227: Chapter 2225: The Decision to Disband

”What? Disband?”

”Why is that?”

”If that’s the case, won’t our Flying Flower Zen Temple be disbanded?”

”Leaving the land of our temple’s tradition means giving up defending it?”

”Why... why would the Sect Leader make such a decision?”

When Princess Zi Xuan informed all the senior sisters that she wanted them to leave the Flying Flower Zen Temple before midnight, everyone was astonished and couldn’t help but discuss it. In their minds, they thought that no matter what, Princess Zi Xuan would never make such a decision; she should ask them to defend the temple’s land even if it means destruction, to coexist and perish with it!

However, what they didn’t expect was Princess Zi Xuan, as the new Sect Leader, would issue such an order. Could she be cowardly? This inevitably brought some doubts regarding Princess Zi Xuan’s loyalty to the Flying Flower Zen Temple!

”Everyone, please calm down and listen to the Sect Leader!” Although Senior Sister Jin Hua was also puzzled and didn’t know why young junior sister Princess Zi Xuan made such a decision, she had watched over Princess Zi Xuan growing up and deeply believed in Master Sang Qing’s decision to pass the position of Sect Leader to her, which must not be wrong. She was committed to assisting Princess Zi Xuan!

Princess Zi Xuan glanced at the many senior sisters below, feeling moved. She hadn’t expected everyone to be so united, without any other thoughts even after Master Sang Qing’s passing, as Master Sang Qing was always very caring and treated all disciples equally.

”I know everyone is doubtful, but I must say that with Master gone, given our current strength, Flying Flower Zen Temple indeed cannot withstand the attacks from strong powerful practitioners, especially the older ones. If we stay, our temple might face complete annihilation!” Princess Zi Xuan said seriously.

”Sect Leader, even if we die here, we won’t shy away!”

”Yes, we’ll fight till the death alongside the Flying Flower Zen Temple!”

”We are not cowardly!”

”The Flying Flower Zen Temple has a long tradition, and our generation cannot be cowards!”

”If other traditions dare to come, we’ll fight fiercely!”

The female disciples of the Flying Flower Zen Temple were getting emotional. To them, the temple tradition land was their home, and now with Sang Qing gone, there were others wanting to humiliate the temple, thinking it was defenseless? Trying to humiliate it however they pleased? In everyone’s heart there was a burning fire, a great anger!

”Everyone, listen to me! Master told me before her passing, that no matter what, the Flying Flower Zen Temple tradition must be preserved. I believe that if she were alive, she would support me. As long as there are mountains, one should never worry about lacking firewood. Now is not the time for impulsive actions; we need to survive and avoid being completely destroyed by other traditions. One day, I will reunite all senior sisters to rebuild the temple and make its tradition ring throughout the Martial Arts World!” Princess Zi Xuan said with determined eyes.

Upon hearing Princess Zi Xuan’s words, all the senior sisters calmed down. They were not foolish and understood that what she said was very reasonable. Now, with Master Sang Qing gone, the temple has lost its greatest strength support, and for a long time, other traditions in the Northern State Territory have been coveting the temple, be it the Flying Flower Divine Skill or the Immortal Origin Liquid, many are determined to obtain them. However, Sang Qing was so powerful that nobody dared to act recklessly and had been holding back. But now with Sang Qing gone, can those secretly eyeing the Flying Flower Divine Skill and Immortal Origin Liquid hold back? They’ll certainly act!

In reality, the brutal and bloody Martial Arts World is far beyond this. Even if the temple didn’t have the Flying Flower Divine Skill and Immortal Origin Liquid, other traditions would still act against them without reason. Annihilating one tradition reduces competition, gaining more cultivation resources, and clears obstacles for the younger generation of their tradition. Moreover, the temple contains both these highly coveted things, driving many people’s desires!

”Let’s not overthink it; the Sect Leader is absolutely right. Given the current situation, this is not the time to act rashly and head-to-head with other traditions. Enduring and lying low is crucial—preserving oneself for the future!” Senior Sister Jin Hua also said earnestly.

”Listen to the Sect Leader’s orders!” The other senior sisters felt Princess Zi Xuan’s reasoning was sound and responded in agreement.

”Alright, everyone start to tidy up and disperse. There will be a day when we regroup. I hope all senior sisters hold onto their beliefs firmly, and we will rebuild and reunite the temple!” Princess Zi Xuan nodded and said.

When Princess Zi Xuan gave the order, although many of the senior disciples were reluctant, unwilling to leave the ancestral land of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, where they had developed deep attachments, they also understood the truth of Princess Zi Xuan’s words. To fight head-on with the invading force at this moment would be an act of futility that would surely lead to the complete annihilation of the Flying Flower Zen Temple. Instead, it’s wiser to hide and conserve strength, waiting for the opportunity to rebuild the temple. It’s far better to do this than for everyone to be killed, leaving the legacy of the Flying Flower Zen Temple lost forever!

The night was as cool as water!

All the female disciples of the Flying Flower Zen Temple were packing their belongings, preparing to scatter in escape. It was a helpless situation; no one could protect the Flying Flower Zen Temple, and it was only a matter of time before the other invading forces arrived!

Princess Zi Xuan sat on the highest peak of the ancestral site of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, watching her senior sisters busily bustling below. Her eyes were somewhat desolate, somewhat unwilling, but more amidst helplessness. Having reached this point, the Flying Flower Zen Temple genuinely had no other way to pass down its legacy except for this. Otherwise, it would indeed end in complete destruction!

Whoosh!

Senior Sister Jin Hua flew to the high peak and said to Princess Zi Xuan, ”Sect Leader, I have also packed your luggage for you!”

”Well, Senior Sister Jin Hua, when it’s just the two of us, there’s no need to call me Sect Leader; I’m your junior sister, you can just call me Zi Xuan!” Princess Zi Xuan said with a smile.

”Sect Leader...” Senior Sister Jin Hua’s words were cut off abruptly by Princess Zi Xuan!

”Sister, you can call me Zi Xuan!” Princess Zi Xuan said seriously with a smile.

”Zi Xuan, I know how reluctant you are and how difficult it was to make such a decision. It was for the continued legacy of our Flying Flower Zen Temple, but sister wants to tell you that you did the right thing. Sister supports you!” Senior Sister Jin Hua also sat on the high peak, sitting alongside Princess Zi Xuan with a smile.

”No one understands me better than you, sister. Our Flying Flower Zen Temple has come to this point, and it is not easy to preserve it. I will indeed do my utmost!” Princess Zi Xuan nodded and said.

Princess Zi Xuan understood that Senior Sister Jin Hua was there to comfort her. In reality, after she made the decision to disperse the many senior disciples, although most could understand, it was an unavoidable matter. However, there were also some who could not comprehend, feeling that Princess Zi Xuan lacked the resolve to protect the legacy of the Flying Flower Zen Temple and the courage to coexist with it in life and death. Some even felt that Master Sang Qing’s decision to pass the position of Sect Leader to Princess Zi Xuan was a mistake!

”Alas, to leave the place where we lived since childhood, where we learned our skills, where Master worried about us, just like that. Perhaps after we leave, the other legacies will turn this place upside down or even destroy it. We may never see it again!” Senior Sister Jin Hua couldn’t help but sigh.

”It definitely will, I will definitely rebuild the legacy of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, I must!” Princess Zi Xuan said, clenching her fist tightly.

”Yes, I believe it too. By the way, where is Ye Tianchen?” Senior Sister Jin Hua looked around and, seeing no sign of Ye Tianchen, couldn’t help but ask.

”He’s healing; his injuries are too severe. He needs some time to recover his strength!” Princess Zi Xuan said.

”That guy is an anomaly. He is already the strongest in the younger generation of the Northern State Territory, and rightfully so!” Senior Sister Jin Hua nodded and said.

”I also didn’t expect him to be so powerful, and even less expected him to fight so hard to protect our Flying Flower Zen Temple!” Princess Zi Xuan also said with a happy smile.

Senior Sister Jin Hua glanced at Princess Zi Xuan, especially noticing the happy smile on her face when she mentioned Ye Tianchen, with a hint of worry said, ”Zi Xuan, you and that Ye Tianchen... you must remember you are the Sect Leader of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, and cannot...”

”Sister, I know, as the Sect Leader of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, I cannot marry, having promised Master to be the Sect Leader, I will understand these boundaries, and I will live my life dedicated to carrying on the legacy of the Flying Flower Zen Temple, not thinking of anything else!” Princess Zi Xuan was also very smart, naturally understanding what Senior Sister Jin Hua meant when she heard her words!

In fact, Princess Zi Xuan had considered this matter. Throughout her journey with Ye Tianchen, which wasn’t very long, she went from initially disliking him to now seeing him in a new light, even developing feelings she herself couldn’t explain. These feelings emerged too quickly, without any warning, and were uncontrollable, which perhaps could indeed be love...