Chapter: 921 (1/2)
AST 921 – Killing with Heart Toxin Talisman, The Dust Settles, Spirit Gathering Formation
Pale faced Qing Shui had suffered quite heavy injuries and found it hard to fend off this sabre attack. He took out the Crystal Physique Card the old man had given him, slapping down two Crystal Physique Card on himself, one to increase his defense, another to increase his speed.
At the start, Qing Shui didn’t want to rely on external items but eventually, he didn’t have any choice about using them. After applying them, when he took out a speed reducing Crystal Physique Card and wanted to throw it out, he quickly took out a Heart Toxin Talisman and threw them toward the old man who was now not very far away.
The Heart Toxin Talisman would definitely hit and the other speed reducing item seemed like it would hit as well…
The Crystal Physique Card he had slapped down on himself instantly fused into his body and a layer of “shell casing” seemed to have formed on the surface of his skin. At the same time, his body was filled with energy, especially in his legs.
This was the feeling of having his speed augmented!
The old man gradually slowed down before he stopped not far away from Qing Shui, causing Qing Shui to feel puzzled. Even though the effect of the speed reducing Crystal Physique Card was very good, it shouldn’t be to the extent of causing his opponent to come to a stop.
When Qing Shui saw his eyes, he finally understood that it was because his Heart Toxin Talisman had taken effect. Right now, that murky pair of eyes was filled with pain and regret…
In one look, Qing Shui could guess that this old man had done something which he had regretted before and it was something that was unknown to others. However, it was something which could make him regret for life. To him, it should be like a nightmare.
A scene that the old man could never forget appeared before the old man’s eyes. Or rather, it could be said that he could no longer differentiate if it was reality or a dream. It was because it was something he had done and right now, he was looking right at it.
He saw the scene of him killing his wife and children. In that scene, he had totally lost his mind. He now knew that he had been framed by other people and someone had used “Mesmerizing Heart Powder” on him. He only knew of this at a later time. Back then, the other party had wanted to push him to his wits end.
His wife and kids had called out to him repeatedly, asking him to wake up. There were also two young kids who were only three years old and were crying out and calling for their father. However, he still killed them…
The old man trembled. He had gotten stronger since then and although he had wiped out the entire clan of his enemy, it wasn’t enough to erase the regret in his heart, especially when he recalled the innocent cries of his three year old son and daughter calling out for him, their father…
They were still kids and they were his kids. To think that he could actually bear to do such a thing to them. For so many years, he had been woken up from his sleep due to the pain of this “mental agony”. Up to today, he had not married another woman and did not have more kids of his own.
“Daddy…”
In the scene, two helpless young kids were grabbing onto his leg, calling out to him nonstop.
A trickle of blood flowed down the corner of his lips. No matter if one was evil or good, they were still human and they would still have emotions. This event could be said to be a burden weighing down on the old man’s heart. Every time he recalled it, he would have the urge to kill himself. And every time, his heart would be as if it was being cut repeatedly.
Qing Shui saw that blood kept flowing down from the corner of the old man’s lips and heaved a sigh of relief. The fact that the old man was injured was secondary. Most importantly, a mental injury would cause more damage than a physical one.
Qing Shui had not expected that the Heart Toxin Talisman could actually cripple this old man. He knew that it could bring up what was troubling one the most. Which person could live a life without any regrets, one in which they had done no wrong? No one was perfect and the Heart Toxin Talisman could let them recall what they regretted or what that had pained them the most. In that moment the person’s mental state would become extremely fragile and might even go crazy from the agony. The Heart Toxin Talisman could also make people who were rash develop an illusion, causing them to feel numb and to do things they would never usually dare to do.
This was how terrifying the Heart Toxin Talisman was. It attacked one’s mind!
The Heart Toxin Talisman was meant to be used for dealing with evil people and it would be best if it was an evildoer who had a hint of humanity, so that it could be used to attack the person’s mind. However, if the person was cold-blooded, it would be practically useless. However, it would still be possible to numb the opponent through one’s desires. It was impossible for one to be completely void of emotions and desires…
It was evident that this old man had yet to attain the stage of “devoid of emotions”. He had already lost. Qing Shui was in no hurry to take action. Right now, he would be able to kill him easily.
However, Qing Shui didn’t do it. He wanted to let the old man think back to the past or rather to repent. Although it was painful, sometimes it was a means of recollecting the past. Therefore, he didn’t take any action.
The old man trembled slightly before he said, “Can you promise me one thing?”
His voice was very hoarse. Qing Shui also felt that the old man’s vitality was running out. He had only half a day of life span left at most.
When a person was on his deathbed, even his words would sound kind. Moreover, it wouldn’t hurt for him to listen. Therefore, Qing Shui nodded.
“I have half a day left to live at most. But you don’t have to worry. I’ll kill myself. I only hope that you don’t harm my ride. I hope to let it bring me to where I want to die.” At this moment, the old man’s face seemed very serene.
Qing Shui hesitated before he nodded.
“Sky Prison Sect has already been disbanded and will not be able to get back on its feet. This is fate” as if he could sense Qing Shui’s emotions, the old man said gradually.
Hearing the old man’s words, Qing Shui could now rest assured. The issue with the Sky Prison Sect was over. He nodded and looked at the old man. Both of them fell silent. Qing Shui was waiting, waiting for the old man to leave.
The old man looked at the sun which was as bright as ever. However, the old man’s heart was heavy. After so many years, he still couldn’t get past himself. He had always thought himself to be a heartless person, but he now knew that he had just been deceiving himself all this time.
Their fight had started in the air and eventually it was moved to the ground. The old man looked toward the other old man who had been corroded by the Corrosive Poison Web and was not far from him. The old man then thrust his Sky Prison Sabre into his chest.