Chapter 95 (1/2)

Very quickly, Ling Chen sent out the messenger falcons and took the chance to sit beside Ling Tian blissfully. With her jade like hands ma.s.saging Ling Tian’s shoulders, her delicate face was tinted with a flush, not unlike what one would get after a workout. She had long heard Ling Tian say that those people were the top ranked experts in this present age, and to actually be on par with them tonight, furthermore when there were two against one, Ling Chen could not help but feel excited.

Looking at Ling Chen’s face which was full of expectation for a praise by Ling Tian, the latter could not help but want to laugh. Yet he knew that right now was definitely not the time to do so. There was still a huge flaw for Ling Chen when it came to adapting to the situation. Even though there was no indication of losing in today’s battle, Ling Tian ,who was clear about Ling Chen's abilities, was clear that Ling Chen was already on the losing end. This was not a problem with her strength, nor her moves. In fact, the sword moves that Ling Tian had pa.s.sed to her were complex beyond words, surpa.s.sing those black robed men by at least one grade.

Ling Chen’s underperformance today was fully because of her inexperience. If Ling Tian were to praise her right now, it would only negatively impact her future progress.

Looking at Ling Tian’s solemn face staring back at her, the elation that filled Ling Chen slowly ebbed away. She looked at Ling Tian nervously, unsure of what crime she had committed.

”Are you feeling very proud of yourself now? A sixteen to seventeen year old la.s.s, actually holding her own again those at the peak of this world and actually not falling behind? Quite self-satisfied, aren’t you?” Looking at Ling Chen, Ling Tian’s face was a little icy.

”Uuu... ” Ling Chen only dared to take a peep at Ling Tian’s expression, and immediately hung her head down. Her long eyelashes fluttered as the rims of her eyes began to turn red.

”By rus.h.i.+ng in like this, did you think that your timing was perfect? If you had waited for a moment before striking out, you would be placed in the most advantageous position possible. But you were greedy and advanced prematurely. If the men in black could deal with you, then you would have been defeated, and most likely injured.”

”As for the troublesome move that the black robed men perform, I’ve previously taught you how to overcome their moves, but what did you do? If not for the fact that your sword arts were far more superior than them, you would probably have trouble even escaping with your whole body intact. Once the battle drags on, they will get used to your style, which means that the danger will rise another level!” Ling Tian lectured in a low tone. Seeing how Ling Chen was close to bursting out in tears, he began to feel as though his words were a little too harsh. However, he had no choice, if he did not burn this lesson into her mind, then if they were to meet with someone stronger in the future, she would definitely get into big trouble.

The tears shed today would be better than the blood shed tomorrow!

Ling Chen stood rooted with her head bowed down, not daring to talk.

Seeing that, Ling Tian’s voice also became gentle as he said, ”Don’t harp on it, these problems appeared because your experience in life or death scenarios is too little. Thus, these problems would occur. After you become more experienced, then the problems will also gradually disappear.”

Ling Chen wiped her eyes, sniffling as she replied, ”Yes, Young n.o.ble. Chen’er knows her mistake.”

Ling Tian took a deep breath. He had already achieved his objective. Based on her intellect, Ling Chen would be able to figure out his meaning easily. He took her into his arms as he whispered gently, ”You have to remember that when true experts fight, they will not wait for their opponents to utilise their moves before they go and attempt to counter them. Their bodies are so conditioned that they will naturally convert to the counter moves. This sort of feeling, I call it muscle memory! This can also be called an instinct of someone in the Martial Way. For most people, the speed of processing thoughts usually cannot be kept up with the limbs. As such, the limbs might surpa.s.s the mind totally. If you wait until you fully understand your opponent's moves before carrying out your counterattack, your life would have already ended up in the control of the enemy! After mastering muscle memory, even if you cannot defeat the opponent, you still can fight on equal grounds, without danger to your life!”

Ling Chen still had traces of tears in her eyes, but had already entered into a contemplative state, silently digesting the words which Ling Tian just spoke. Her dainty body continued to lie in Ling Tian’s embrace, her head resting on his chest, and her hands wrapped around his waist...