Chapter 200 (2/2)

The five of them nodded their heads solemnly in response to what Ling Jian said. After pausing for a moment, Ling Jian continued, ”All of you must remember that the enemy is the enemy! Even if the enemy is a highly revered hero or a saint wors.h.i.+ped by the world, his status will disappear when he is in a life or death battle with you guys! The only thing that will never change is the fact that he can kill you! He is your enemy! Understand?!”

Without a doubt, Ling Jian's words were definitely a little extreme. However, to the five of them who were in such a special occupation, this was also an important principle! As Ling Jian said that, the five of them nodded their heads in acknowledgment. Even Yu ManTian, who was in meditation, couldn't help but open his eyes to consider what Ling Jian said!

Hiding in the tree, Ling Tian also thought about what Ling Jian said carefully and felt as though something was wrong. After thinking about it for a long while, Ling Tian realized that Ling Jian's character was growing a little too extreme under his training. In fact, Ling Jian's morals were becoming a little twisted already! While Ling Tian did indeed wish for Ling Jian to be a little more heartless, thus protecting himself better from harm, it didn't mean that Ling Tian wished for Ling Jian to be a completely heartless killing machine! This was not something which Ling Tian wanted to happen!

In Ling Tian's heart, Ling Jian, Ling Feng, Ling Chi and the rest, were all loyal subordinates who were worthy of his trust. At the same time, they were also like his brothers. Ling Tian wished for each one of them to have exceptional abilities, making a name for themselves. At the same time, he also wished for them to find someone they loved and to enjoy a carefree life as well.

Ling Tian's ideal dream would be for all of them to have their own wife, exploring the continent and enjoying their lives after Ling Tian's plan had come to fruition. Not only did he want them to go through sufferings with him, Ling Tian also wanted them to enjoy riches and honor with him. Even if Ling Tian himself couldn't be bothered about authority and riches, he would definitely arrange a good path for all his brothers. This was also the plan which Ling Tian had in mind for all of his brothers!

But if things were to continue to develop this way, all of these young lads would probably turn into no more than killing machines, sealing away their hearts forever! Finally, they would be no more than cold-blooded a.s.sa.s.sins who only answered to Ling Tian. In Ling Tian's heart, he would rather give up such a power and choose the brothers in front of him who still had their heart and soul!

Be it to rule to the continent or control the pugilistic world, while such a power would definitely raise his strength greatly, nothing was absolute! At that moment, Ling Tian was certain that a civics and moral education cla.s.s was necessary for all of them. Ling Tian only wanted brothers who had a heart and soul, and definitely not cold-blooded a.s.sa.s.sins!

Finally, Yu ManTian took the initiative to stand up. At the same time, Ling Chi also sprang forward from the ground! With a 's.h.i.+ng', his sword was drawn and pointed straight at Yu ManTian!

”Please!”

”Please!”

The both of them said in unison.

A completely new look of seriousness could be seen on Yu ManTian's face! It wasn't because of his opponent's strength, but it was because of his opponent's bearing. Furthermore, this was especially rare for an a.s.sa.s.sin. No matter how his strength was, Yu ManTian wanted to treat this battle seriously and give the respect due to his opponent! With Ling Chi's recent improvements, his strength was far ahead of the other four and was no weaker than Ling Jian himself. Furthermore, the bearing which Ling Chi displayed was something that Yu ManTian couldn't ignore.

Knowing that Yu ManTian wouldn't make the first move, Ling Chi didn't stand on ceremony and stabbed out swiftly! The sheer speed of his sword actually created a 'whoosh' sound from slicing through the air! It wasn't the howling sound of the winds generated from the force of his strike, but the sound of his sword rubbing against the air! Just how fast was his sword?

With this attack alone, Yu ManTian was already startled! Even Ling Tian, who was on the tree, and Ling Jian, who was on the ground, had an odd look on their faces! Both of them hadn't expected Ling Chi to improve so quickly!

Yu ManTian countered the myriad changes by remaining unchanged. Stabbing out his long sword calmly, the tip of his sword followed Ling Chi's ever-changing moves. The body of Ling Chi's sword trembled like an azure dragon unwilling to be trapped, letting out a miserable scream while struggling profusely. Yu ManTian's counter-attack was obviously different from the previous four rounds! He had immediately used 80% of his strength and attacked by staying on defense.

Just when Ling Chi's sword was about to touch Yu ManTian's sword, the direction of Ling Chi's sword changed suddenly, as his nimble body appeared by Yu ManTian's left without the slightest bit of struggle. With three strikes, he targeted Yu ManTian's vitals! When Yu ManTian raised his sword to block Ling Chi's attack, Ling Chi's footwork changed again, appearing behind Yu ManTian and letting out three attacks that were like shooting stars! Before his first move was even completed, he had already followed up with the next move. At the start, his sword attacked the left; when being blocked, he had already s.h.i.+fted to the back of his enemy. The speed of his attack was just too rare.

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