Chapter 350

Chapter 350: Chapter 349 Ye Tianchen killed the Blood Mist, a feat of strength, though not entirely based on strength alone. Had it not been for the Buddha Beads blocking the "Skull Killing Skill," it would be uncertain who would emerge the victor in the life-and-death battle between Ye Tianchen and Blood Mist. Blood Mist’s defeat was largely due to his underestimation; he never anticipated that Ye Tianchen would dare to charge head-on against the Extinction Sword, which was known for slaying rulers and kin, without dodging or avoiding. When his blade pierced Ye Tianchen’s left breast, Ye Tianchen’s fist shattered his heart, inflicting him with severe wounds, tipping the scales of battle, and sealing his fate.

However, even Ye Tianchen must admit to Blood Mist’s formidable power and felt a sense of regret upon such a mighty warrior’s fall. Suffering such a hefty blow, Blood Mist almost dragged Ye Tianchen to accompany him in death. In the end, it was the Taie Sword wielded by Ye Tianchen that pierced through Blood Mist’s skull, killing him; otherwise, it would have been Ye Tianchen who ended up cleaved in two.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Ye Tianchen once again survived a terrible conflict. His gravest injury was at his left breast, where the annihilative aura of the Fish Intestine Sword had nearly split his heart in two. The moment he pulled out the Fish Intestine Sword, blood spurted out forcefully. Ye Tianchen hurriedly channeled his Superpower to contain the bleeding. Fortunately for him, the gentle healing power left by Zhang Ruotong within his body quickly curbed the worsening of his wound and mended it swiftly. Otherwise, even if Ye Tianchen had killed Blood Mist, with such severe injuries, he wouldn’t have been able to survive.

Having gone through another pitched battle, Ye Tianchen gained further insights, particularly from battling an opponent like Blood Mist who was his equal in might. Such an experience was invaluable, for not only did it enhance his real combat experience, but also, having tamed the Taie Sword and now possessing the Fish Intestine Sword, he owned two of the Ancient Ten Swords. Such fortune was extremely rare under the current situation, as each of the Ancient Ten Swords was a Divine Weapon, embodying absolute might within various domains. Just by turning them to his use, his combat abilities would increase manifold, and that was the reason why Ye Tianchen had been determined to conquer the Taie Sword.

Thus, Ye Tianchen remained seated cross-legged until Xiao Ya returned. Now that Xiao Ya’s mother had passed away, and her father had left the Capital City for work, leaving her all alone, Ye Tianchen didn’t want Xiao Ya to dwell on sorrow. So, he persuaded her to move into his villa, giving them both some company.

Initially, Xiao Ya didn’t agree, feeling somewhat shy since she was a girl. Although her heart trusted Ye Tianchen, and she harbored a liking for him, it was still daunting for a girl experiencing her first awakening of love to consider cohabitation so soon. She felt nervous and somewhat embarrassed.

However, Ye Tianchen’s greatest asset was his ability to display both a Death God’s ferocity and a rogue’s flair. His persuasive tongue was incredibly formidable, especially when he teased—so powerful yet sometimes not much different from a shameless rogue.

In terms of character, Ye Tianchen had defined himself long ago. In his view, the purpose of life was multi-faceted. Having only a cold side would make for a dull existence. Indulging in occasional roguish behavior and teasing made life more enjoyable.

When Xiao Ya returned, she found Ye Tianchen by the swimming pool. Even though his chest wound had mostly healed—at least there was no visible sign of it—his clothes were still bloodstained and tattered. Most alarming was the sight of a corpse, impaled with a longsword from head to toe, which nearly made Xiao Ya scream in horror.

If it weren’t for her concern and anxiety over seeing Ye Tianchen’s severe injuries, Xiao Ya might have fainted from fright. Sometimes, the power of love works in mysterious ways; when knowing one’s significant other is in danger, no matter how frightening or daunting something may be, it becomes insignificant compared to the importance of their loved one.

"Tianchen, are you all right?" Xiao Ya asked with concern, supporting Ye Tianchen.

"I’m fine. Let’s go inside the house, I have something to tell you," Ye Tianchen said, glancing at Xiao Ya. Knowing she was scared and trembling with a pale complexion, he felt it necessary to explain things to her, lest she had fainted from fear already.

Xiao Ya dared not even glance at the deceased Blood Mist as she helped Ye Tianchen walk into the house, her whole body shaking. She guided him to the sofa and then went to pour water, failing to aim properly at the spout several times, clearly shaken.

"Tianchen..." Xiao Ya said, handing him the water glass.

Ye Tianchen smiled and said, "Sit down, Yaer. We’ve known each other for so long, yet I think you still don’t know what I do. Today, I want to tell you!"

"Okay!" Xiao Ya nodded and sat down, sensing the seriousness and gravity in Ye Tianchen’s demeanor.

"Yaer, do you know about Superpower Users?" Ye Tianchen asked. In order for Xiao Ya to know and accept this information, he had to guide her step by step with patience.

"I’ve heard of them, but I’ve never seen one. Tianchen, are you a Superpower User?" Xiao Ya was very smart and seemed to guess something, so she asked.

"Yes, look at this..."

Before Ye Tianchen’s words were even finished, the cup that Xiao Ya had placed on the coffee table appeared in his right hand, about half a meter away, and it seemed to have appeared there out of thin air. It caught Xiao Ya by surprise, making her eyes widen in disbelief.

In fact, many people in modern society have heard of Superpower Users, commonly known as people with special abilities. Such people are actually Superpower Users, but what is commonly seen, such as moving objects through space or freezing water into ice with a touch, grilling fish with the palm, and so on, are all basic. Those are Superpower Users with small, perhaps even the lowest level of Superpower, but they are still more formidable than average people and can astonish them.

"This is a simple form of the Superpower Skill of moving objects through space, employing invisible Superpower to bring the object to hand. But you must not underestimate this Superpower Skill. A truly powerful person can call a large mountain with a wave of their hand, or even bring down a star. Now watch carefully; I’ll explain more in a moment," Ye Tianchen said to Xiao Ya.

At this time, Xiao Ya’s gaze could not leave Ye Tianchen’s right hand—everything seemed so magical, so unbelievable. The man beside her, it turned out, was such a formidable Superpower User.

Next, the cup in Ye Tianchen’s right hand instantly froze into ice, followed by a very faint streak of lightning that caused the entire block of ice to shatter within the cup. Of course, Ye Tianchen controlled the force very well, ensuring Xiao Ya was not in any danger. After shattering, the ice broke into pieces, shining like diamonds, having been specially processed by Ye Tianchen.

"What I just demonstrated were a few basic Superpower Skills. Yaer, you’ve seen it, and what I want to tell you is that I am a Superpower User. In this world, there are many other powerful Superpower Users, as well as masters from Ancient Martial Sects. It’s a world that ordinary people can’t know about or enter. But you will live with me in the future, and it’s inevitable that you will meet them, so I’m telling you now to prepare you mentally!" Ye Tianchen said smilingly to Xiao Ya.

In fact, when Xiao Ya agreed to move into the villa, Ye Tianchen had already wanted to tell her about Superpower Users, but at that time, Xiao Ya was very sad, and she might not have been receptive. Having seen the scene of Blood Mist being killed, it could have a profound impact on her, possibly causing nightmares and sleepless nights. However, Ye Tianchen knew that Xiao Ya, staying by his side, would inevitably face these things sooner or later. It was better to tell her early, so she could be mentally prepared and not be overly frightened.

"Is this Superpower Skill? It’s so magical. Tianchen... Was that person outside trying to kill you?" Xiao Ya asked in a small, timid voice.

"Yes, he was with the Dragon Rise faction, very powerful. I nearly lost my life fighting him, but don’t worry. With me here, I won’t let you be in any danger," Ye Tianchen said with a reassuring smile to Xiao Ya.

Xiao Ya nodded. By now, she completely believed in the man before her—a man who had shown her kindness and faced adversity with her, someone undoubtedly worth her trust and even her lifelong commitment.

"Tianchen, although I don’t know what you’re involved in, I believe you’re a good person. I won’t be afraid. With you, I’ll be strong, and I will make my mother in heaven proud of my strength!" Xiao Ya suddenly said with a sweet smile.

Ye Tianchen was stunned for a moment. Xiao Ya’s strong side was something he had not expected. She was adapting so quickly and no longer seemed afraid. Perhaps Xiao Ya was not as delicate as she appeared; if given the chance to cultivate, she might become very powerful as well. Xiao Ya was not a fragile girl, her character and resilience were innate, not something that could always be nurtured later in life.

"I’m telling you all this so you won’t be afraid. It’s a world full of killing, and maybe it’s much calmer in the world of ordinary people. But I’m not an ordinary person, so my world can’t be calm. I will sweep away all threats, to protect you and everything I have," Ye Tianchen said with a look of firm determination. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendations, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation.)