Chapter 198
Chapter 198 of "Super Combat Soldier" opens with dynamic events: Chapter 198: Chapter 197 Superpower Users, despite having many different subtypes such as those with... Read on for more!
Chapter 198: Chapter 197 Superpower Users, despite having many different subtypes such as those with special superpowers, essentially adhere to the Five Elements; everything in the universe is inseparable from them. Therein lies the principle that everything changes without straying from the root source, which is this very logic.
When Ye Tianchen withstood the two Illusion Dragons unleashed by the Seven Stars Saber and eventually dispersed them using his Water Element Superpower Skill unscathed, not only was Lin Duan stunned, but so was Qin Yaoyue who had been standing atop the archaeology departmentās building the whole time, closely watching Ye Tianchen.
As Lin Duan wielded the Seven Stars Saber, unleashing its powerful attacks, Qin Yaoyue was extremely shocked. She knew of the legends surrounding the Seven Stars Saber, a weapon capable of contesting the top three ranks within Ancient Martial Sects. Many strong warriors had fallen to this saber, and it was unheard of for someone to confront the Seven Stars Saber with bare hands and survive. Ye Tianchen might be the first person to have done so and live through it.
What astonished Qin Yaoyue the most was that in this confrontation with Lin Duan, Ye Tianchen had used a Water Element Superpower Skill, which she found inconceivable.
After learning that Ye Tianchen might be an apocalypse strongman reborn into the modern world, Qin Yaoyue immediately launched an investigation into him, always observing him covertly. She knew that during his battle in the M country against the leader of the Superpower Special Agent Team, Thomas, Ye Tianchen had used both Thunder and Earth Element Superpower Skills. Even Thomas was amazed. A Superpower User capable of using different elemental skills would be unprecedentedly powerful; unstoppable once grown.
Because wielding different Superpower Skills requires the internal presence of respective Superpowers, which have generative and destructive interactions, they absolutely cannot coexist; any collision would have severe consequences. Countless Superpower Users had died from internal explosions while attempting to cultivate various Superpowers, leaving no trace behind. Such were the consequences.
Now, not only had Ye Tianchen used Thunder and Earth Element Superpower Skills, but he had also employed a Water Element Superpower Skill. This left Qin Yaoyue gaping in astonishment, unable to believe that there existed someone who could wield superpowers of different attributes, someone like Ye Tianchen, who forced her to consider whether he might be the Five Elements Superpower User, a near-mythical figure hardly seen once in a century.
"Itās nothing, your Seven Stars Saber is strong, but it seems like you havenāt quite unleashed its full potential, itās just a bit off," Ye Tianchen said with a smile, patting Lin Duan on the shoulder.
"Y-you... Are you really all right? You are the first person daring enough to confront the Seven Stars Saber with bare fists, thisāif word gets out, I fear all the major powers will be shaken, all vying to win you over!" Lin Duan stuttered in astonishment.
When Lin Duan had left his Ancient Martial Sect, his master had given him the Seven Stars Saber and told him that it was so powerful that he was unlikely to encounter any master in the city who would require its use, advising him to avoid using it to prevent unintended harm. Little did he know, in order to win over Ye Tianchen, Lin Duan had resorted to using the Seven Stars Saber only for Ye Tianchen to confront it with bare fists and come out unscathed.
Lin Duan was right in his assessment, in this world, the most powerful entities were those Ancient Martial Sects and Superpower Organizations, the hidden masters of the shadows. Their confrontations and killings never ceased. If they knew of Ye Tianchenās abilities, major powers would surely try to win him over. And those who couldnāt would likely plot his death rather than let him live and join their opposing sides as a grave threat.
"Do I look like Iām in trouble? However, it seems I wonāt be able to join your Tianlin Law Firm after all, letās just be friends!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile to Lin Duan.
Ye Tianchen had always admired Lin Duan, and given the strength of his forces and the Seven Stars Saber at his command, he would indeed be a powerful ally if he joined forces with him.
Since Ye Tianchen had decided to establish his own power, he would no longer remain hiding. He had realized without his own force, the overbearing major powers and clans would keep harassing him, feeling invincible and thinking him easy to bully. The only way to quiet them was to beat them into submission.
"I..." Lin Duan looked at Ye Tianchen, speechless for a long time, overwhelmed by Ye Tianchenās power. Single-handedly confronting the Seven Stars Saber was an ultimate display of dominance and authority, and despite Ye Tianchenās casual demeanor, nothing could conceal his immense strength.
"Letās go, Iām getting a bit hungry. Iāll treat you, but I didnāt bring any money..." Ye Tianchen said with a chuckle.
Watching Ye Tianchen walk away, Lin Duan clenched the Seven Stars Saber in his right hand, made an important decision in his heart, plunged the saber into the ground, knelt down on his right knee, and declared earnestly, "I lost, according to our agreement, Iāll follow you... big brother!"
"Those who join me are my true brothers. If your decision is only because you lost our fight, I cannot accept you!" Ye Tianchen earnestly looked at Lin Duan.
"No, I have my own ulterior motive as well; I believe that following you will carve out a strong future, and it will eventually help me enlarge my own Tianlin Law Firm," Lin Duan said sincerely.
"In that case, that is acceptable!"
Truth be told, seeing Lin Duan wanting to join him delighted Ye Tianchen greatly. Only to dispel any doubts in Lin Duanās heart and truly gain a good brother did Ye Tianchen lay things straight.
"Big brother!" Lin Duan greeted with a fist and bow.
"My good brother!" Ye Tianchen smiled and pulled Lin Duan up.
With Wuxue, Hu Long, and Lin Duan, at least for now, Ye Tianchen had these three key generals. His influence was gradually being established and strengthened. Meanwhile, those major forces secretly observing Ye Tianchen were also preparing to recruit him. If they failed to recruit him, there would be killings.
"Letās go, youāre treating me to a meal!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile.
"A meal? Big brother, itās only four oāclock in the afternoon..." Lin Duan said, somewhat perplexed.
"Four oāclock in the afternoon is also a good time for a meal. This is an opportunity for your big brother to treat you, and you should seize it well!" Ye Tianchen said to Lin Duan as if a senior was lecturing a junior.
Lin Duan really didnāt know whether to laugh or cry, wondering whether acknowledging Ye Tianchen as his big brother was right or wrong. This big brotherās personality was just too hard to predict; always grinning harmlessly like he wouldnāt hurt a fly, yet once he made a move, it was powerful enough to shake oneās spirit.
Qin Yaoyue had been standing on top of the archaeology departmentās building the whole time, watching Ye Tianchen and Lin Duan until they left. Looking at Ye Tianchenās figure, she was somewhat surprised and wore a slight, mischievous smile. Naturally, the surprise was due to Ye Tianchenās overwhelming force. Even though it was still uncertain whether Ye Tianchen was the legendary Five Elements Superpower User, he had already used Thunder, Earth, and Water Element Superpowers, raising suspicions...
"Ye Tianchen, it seems that to gauge your true force and see if you really are a Five Elements Superpower User, more major forces need to get involved..." Qin Yaoyue said with a hint of a playful smile.
Outside Longteng University, around four in the afternoon, Ye Tianchen called both Ling Yuxun and Xiao Ya, telling them to meet at the school gate after school. Ye Tianchen and Lin Duan then headed to a nearby Sichuan restaurant. After his rebirth, Ye Tianchen found that Sichuan cuisine was very good; he even considered visiting the renowned land of abundance, Sichuan, to enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine.
He ordered eight dishes in one go, leaving Lin Duan dumbfounded. When Ye Tianchen handed the menu to the waiter, he also added, "Remember to include an authentic Seafood Soup; make it authentically Sichuan!"
"Big brother... are there others joining us?" Lin Duan couldnāt help but ask.
"Nope!" Ye Tianchen looked at Lin Duan strangely.
"Then, can the two of us finish these eight dishes and one soup?"
"Oh right, I forgot to tell you, these dishes are all for me. I ordered them; if you want anything, order separately..." Ye Tianchen seriously said to Lin Duan, unaware that Lin Duan was almost at his breaking point.
Lin Duanās head was full of black lines; he could never have guessed that Ye Tianchen, with his immense and unfathomable strength, not only had a hooligan personality but also a voracious appetite.
Ye Tianchen took a sip of tea and looked at Lin Duan. "Earlier when we sparred, I noticed you used the Seven Stars Saber. Although your moves were powerful, there was no hint of Inner Strength. Being a disciple of an Ancient Martial Sect, itās impossible for you not to have practiced any Inner Power Skills, right?"
Hearing Ye Tianchenās words, Lin Duan glanced at him, sighed, and extended his right hand, rolling up his sleeve. When Ye Tianchen saw Lin Duanās right arm, he too was startled. On Lin Duanās right arm, there was a black line that seemed to run from the heart area right down to the palm, very peculiar.
"This must be some kind of internal injury... could it be... someone severed your meridians?" Ye Tianchen couldnāt help but think of something and asked in surprise.
"Yeah, big brother, youāre really incredible to notice it in one glance, thatās exactly why I canāt cultivate Inner Strength Skills!" Lin Duan shook his head and said with a wry smile. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote and support at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)