Chapter 8, The Path of Peaceful Killing
Since entering Su Bao Mountain, Sun Li has witnessed various injustices. Although Lu Datong spoke in an ambiguous manner, he was still able to guess what was going on. If it is indeed as he suspects, what should he do?
Su Xiaomei, with tears streaming down her face, wanted to support him. Sun Li waved his hand and smiled, saying, "No need." Covered in blood, yet still standing tall like a spear, he walked out of the academy step by step
Laughing, without elaborating on what is good about it, he kicked his foot against the broom, causing the broom head to snap and fly out with a loud crack. Sun Li's hand trembled, and the broom handle was held horizontally in his grip. He flicked it forward, creating a flurry of stick-like flowers, dazzling the three people at the front.
This posture is vastly different from his usual demeanor as a role model for others
Wu Yaodao: "In that situation, you have already done your best"
You two, are you already preparing to slack off before you even start working? Is this the kind of behavior typical of your class?
A stick descends from the heavens, leaving no trace of the antelope's horns to be found
The overwhelming killing intent gradually retracted into his body, and he waved at the stunned Su Xiaomei, smiling as he said, "Let's go"
He turned around and bumped into another person, only to be hit seven or eight times from behind
Chong Ba laughed, the scar on that centipede was trembling again, flickering intermittently, his fists clenched and cracking loudly: "Not just sending him off, I want to properly train him, hehe!"
As the phoenix lowered its head and pecked, everyone, including Su Xiaomei, felt a heavy force descending from the sky, striking fiercely against their chests
Sun Li did not run; he charged forward and collided with the first person, immediately pinning that individual beneath him. Ignoring the other three people surrounding him, who were kicking and punching, he focused solely on that first person
No, no! The first disciple quickly explained.
With each punch thrown, blood splattered everywhere, leaving Su Xiaomei's mind blank, completely stunned by the sight
Chongba stood in the distance amidst a grove of trees, having been there for a long time. He had witnessed the entire battle from beginning to end.
Sun Li looked at the six individuals before him. In just one day's time, their injuries had all healed. He could not tell whether it was due to their own considerable cultivation or because they had taken some kind of elixir.
This score is essentially the score for the Youxi rewards. If any of them can obtain the reward score, it can be deducted from it. If not, after the introductory seven assessments, they all risk being dismissed
The beautiful face of the female disciple bore a hint of triumphant smile. Upon seeing that Sun Li had not yet fainted, she appeared somewhat flustered and quickly took a few steps back, saying, "You two, hurry up!"
With a flick of the broom in hand, a cloud of dust rushed towards the disciple
Chongyin said while pouring wine, "You have another sentence hidden behind."
Su Xiaomei was taken aback, too afraid to say anything further, yet her lips quivered in grievance, on the verge of tears
Su Xiaomei let out a sharp scream: "Ah! Sun Li, run..."
Sun Li stood up and waved to Su Xiaomei: "Let's go."
Sun Li nodded slightly and said, "I understand!"
Sun Lishuang laughed heartily: "Good! Good! Good!"
... ...
The six individuals, emboldened by their confidence, charged forward together
The female disciple who had been standing quietly to one side stealthily approached Sun Li from behind. Her beautiful little hand, concealed within her sleeves, emerged, gripping a gleaming short knife
The surrounding air suddenly became scorching hot, followed by a flash of red light. With a loud "bang," a burst of flames erupted in the sky, enveloping everyone present in a sea of fire.
There is.
The path of killing and conquest is merely a minor path
As six people were about to leave, suddenly! A broom was thrust horizontally in front of them
Yesterday, the venomous girl who struck Sun Li on the back of the head with a sharp and *graphite* stone once again retreated to the side, but her eyes were darting around, seemingly plotting some sinister scheme
All cleaning duties within the academy are naturally undertaken by the disciples. Each class assigns two individuals for each shift, totaling eight individuals who take turns for three days. After three days, new individuals are assigned.
After a pause, he suddenly said: "The path of peace is merely a minor path."
Those malevolent thoughts tear apart, those fears shatter. Within my chest resides an overwhelming intent to kill, as vast as mountains and seas, while at the center lies a tranquil floating island, which is the ultimate destination
The leading disciple instinctively stepped back, and a foot forcefully kicked him in the stomach
Chongba sneered coldly, as if a hundred claws were crawling over the centipede's scar
This sect is characterized by infighting among its members, and the masters are not benevolent; thus, Sun Li has no particular attachments here
"Shut up!" Chong Ba roared, and a wave of fire surged towards Su Xiaomei, nearly singeing her hair and eyebrows.
Chopsticks danced and flew up and down, an invisible energy surged forth from the chopsticks, carving intersecting grooves on the tabletop
The two disciples realized that Sun Li was at the end of his strength and, without any hesitation, rushed forward and kicked him twice
These three stone figures had always been kept close to him, and after acquiring the storage ring, they were naturally placed inside it. Now, they automatically flew out and landed on the table beside him. The middle stone figure remained motionless, while the hundred-armed stone figure picked up a chopstick from the table and began to practice in the night.
Sun Li seemed to have gone mad, violently slamming the man's head against the ground twice. A large pool of blood had already spread across the floor before he suddenly flung the disciple away, who had long since lost consciousness.
The gap in status among the disciples is widening increasingly
Each punch landed solidly on his face
A dull thud echoed as Sun Li received a heavy blow to the back of his head, his vision filled with golden stars, and he nearly lost consciousness
Muran Xiewei stood atop an ancient tree, while below in the forest, the youth, fierce as a wolf and resolute as iron, exuded an overwhelming aura of killing intent. With each swing of his staff, the killing intent coalesced into countless flying needles, causing the surrounding leaves to rustle and leaving behind numerous puncture marks.
The murderous intent erupted, and with a single strike, the female disciple was sent flying seven zhang away. The other five male disciples were also affected by the murderous aura; they staggered back seven or eight steps, clutching their mouths as they released their grip, their palms already stained with blood.
The screams were continuous, and the wooden stick in Sun Li's hand was indeed a weapon without eyes. Whether it was the eyes, nose, chest, or groin, as long as there was a target, he would strike with a blow.
Grab his head and slam it against the ground
The three disciples, as if awakening from a dream, hurriedly rushed forward, trying to pull Sun Li away with all their might. However, Sun Li seemed to possess immense strength, and for a moment, the three of them could not separate him.
"You all know what to do, right? No need for me to waste my breath on this," said the chief disciple, waving his hand to the others. "Let's go."
Sun Li expressed indignantly: "I am filled with an anger as vast as a mountain, difficult to quell"
Sun Li's expression turned cold, but the other party seemed to have him at a disadvantage, not even giving him a chance to speak
It is as if one has fought their way out from a mountain of corpses and a sea of bones
What a cruel heart!
The leading first-class disciple stepped forward, revealing a hint of a cruel smile: "Sun Li, you are doomed! Yesterday, I was caught off guard by you, but today, that will definitely not happen!"
A hint of crimson emerged from the grotesque centipede scar on his face
Chongyin smiled, took a big gulp of wine with a loud splash, and without any regard for his image, rolled up his sleeves to wipe his mouth: "I feel the same way."
The female disciple only saw a wooden stick suddenly fall onto the short knife in her hand, the murderous intent within the wooden stick overwhelming. The short knife, forged from a hundred refinements of steel, could not withstand it, and with a "bang," it shattered into pieces. Shiny iron shards flew through the air, each shard reflecting the sharp, piercing gaze of Sun Li.
All individuals involved in the fight will be penalized ten points
Wu Yao expressed his dissatisfaction with Luo Huan, saying: "I have long suggested using my method; why go through so much trouble? Young man, remember this..."
Ah—" that disciple let out a chilling scream, while the other three were stunned, not knowing what to do. After all, they were all just teenagers in their teens.
In the Ding class, apart from Sun Li, the other rotating member is a girl named Su Xiaomei
If it is already like this within the sect, then if you were to go out as a wandering cultivator, it would undoubtedly be even more dangerous than it is now. After all, within the sect, everyone must adhere to certain rules and methods. If anyone violates these, there will always be punishments to deter them, preventing reckless behavior. However, when you face those wandering cultivators, they kill and plunder without any scruples.
Yesterday, they at least managed to engage in a mutually destructive struggle with Sun Li, but today, they couldn't even touch the hem of Sun Li's clothing, and already four individuals have had their ribs broken, while another has suffered a broken calf.
Sun Li is always distracted in class; while the instructors are lecturing, Luo Huan is conversing in his mind. Among the entire Ding class, the only ones that Sun Li remembers are Lu Datong and Jiang Shiyu
Ah!
Sun Li remained silent, while Luo Huan said lightly: "Although it may not be good here, it will definitely be worse outside. Although We can make it has taught you a lot, it ultimately cannot protect you"
Bang
Wu Yao explained a few sentences, then said: "Just take a look!"
Among the remaining five individuals, the girl was clearly frightened, while the other four male disciples rushed forward without hesitation. These disciples had only practiced the most basic Heavenly River Technique, and their training time was too short. However, even so, their abilities were comparable to the inner strength of those masters in the secular martial world who had diligently cultivated for ten years.
A broom with a long wooden handle came crashing down, and Sun Li caught it
The small stone figure, amidst the performance, exudes an overwhelming aura of menace, enveloped in a thick darkness that paradoxically allows you to see every one of its movements clearly
Sun Li asked again: "Is there any way to calm the anger in my heart"
Sun Li unexpectedly glanced at Su Xiaomei, who smiled with her lips pressed together
As if emerging from a river of blood
Snap
Chong Ba smiled, suddenly displaying a hint of arrogance: "Even a small path can lead to great talent"
The power of the stars is gentle yet resilient, swiftly repairing Sun Li's injured body, a cool sensation enveloping him, and Sun Li feels much better.
Sun Li sat cross-legged, channeling the earthly celestial arts of a lifetime. The starry energies poured down from the heavens, each thread and every minute particle merging into his body
However, without the protection of the small paths, the great road cannot continue.
Sun Li roughly understood what was going on. Regardless of whether the instructors had any justification for their misunderstandings about him, he was already "infamous"
Hit me hard!
"Fool! Quickly pull him away; if he continues to strike down, Xiao Lei will be doomed!" The disciple at the forefront, clutching his stomach, still could not stand up.
Chongba suddenly rushed in front of him, grabbing his neck and lifting him up. A wave of cold malice, forced out from between his teeth, sprayed onto his face: "What are you laughing at? Is what I said funny?"
Sun Li felt a movement within his storage ring, and three small stone figures flew out.
The entire table shattered into a pile of wooden pieces
Su Xiaomei quickly followed behind, as two figures, one tall and one short, gradually disappeared.
... ...
Sun, filled with immense anger, suppressed his fury and asked, "Have I made any mistakes in my handling?"
Luo Huan's voice echoed in my mind, lowering his tone as never before: "Quickly, use your internal energy!"
The leading disciple was stunned: "I, I, I ... ... "
Having ceased the cleaning tasks, Su Xiaomei mechanically followed behind him. The two shadows, one tall and one short, walked out of the academy together for the second time. As the sun hung low in the sky, their shadows stretched long, flickering at the feet of a disciple from the first-class. The disciple instinctively shivered and suddenly took a step back.
Sun Li declined the care of the worried Su Xiaomei outside the courtyard and returned to the room by himself
Sun Li... she silently repeated this name in her heart, and in her sapphire-like eyes, a hint of unusual brilliance subtly emerged
Sun Li shook his head, what can be tolerated if this cannot be tolerated
"No!" Su Xiaomei let out a sharp scream, but it was difficult to stop the two fierce disciples.
Call!
To seek peace, one must engage in battle
Countless pairs of eyes were watching the female disciple, within which there was mockery, disdain, and also pity for the weak
Ah!
Only by harboring a yearning for a peaceful world can one avoid being overwhelmed by the murderous intent within, falling into madness and obsession
Sun Li faintly understood something and nodded at him: "Thank you"
Sun Li quietly left, taking advantage of the night, and swiftly dove into the forest like a灵猿. Moments later, a surge of overwhelming killing intent erupted deep within the dense woods
Chong Ba raised an eyebrow: "What’s the problem? At the very least, you can take over my shift."
A gigantic firebird, measuring six feet in length, soared into the air from the flames, casting a disdainful glance at the crowd
Sun Li was puzzled: What to remember
Lu Datong hesitated for a moment before finally saying: "After all, we are in the D class, always having to read people's expressions. This kind of cleaning work isn't too tiring, so you mustn't get into conflicts with them. Just do whatever they ask you to do. Who told us that our abilities are lacking, leading us to be assigned to the D class? Alas..."
If you want to fight, come find me! I will accompany you no matter how you choose to fight
That is why! With a furious roar, Chongba's menacing face twisted wildly like a centipede.
He waved his hand and said, "Everyone, charge together, fight to the death, and let not a single worthless student from the Ding class survive. Teach them that they will never sacrifice our promising disciples for their lives!"
As four individuals rushed forward, their fists whistled through the air, creating a loud whooshing sound. If truly surrounded and beaten by these four, Sun Li would have lost half of his life!
Su Xiaomei quickly nodded: "Understood, understood, we will take care of all the tasks."
Swiftly, the murderous intent receded, and Wu Yao's voice rang out once more: "Have you understood this time?"
Sun Li shook his head helplessly and said, "I really am quite well-known..."
Su Xiaomei was startled: "Let’s hurry over, or they might get angry."
Well. Wu Yaodao said: "You must understand that what you seek is an environment conducive to peaceful cultivation, but those people will not provide it for you. If you want it, you must fight for it yourself"
Sun Li shook his head, still feeling somewhat dizzy. Fortunately, within the Yintang acupoint, starlight continuously surged forth, and his sensations gradually improved.
As if emerging from billions of vengeful souls
The other six people stood together, five men and one woman. Sun Li did not know any of them. The girl had a certain appearance; she was a beauty in the making
The path of cultivation is the true great way
"Do you want to betray Su Baoshan?" In the midst of the violent confrontation, Luo Huan sensed that there was still unresolved anger within Sun Li.
Sun Li remained silent for a moment: "Luo Zu, I actually understand all of this; I am just feeling indignant."
Sun Li nodded: "I understand"
The leading disciple sneered: "Don't understand? It's good with books, let me explain it to you. These lowly tasks are meant for lowly people to do! You Ding class people are nothing but trash, just obediently complete these tasks, or else you'll see what happens to you!"
Nosebleed flowed continuously, the three were momentarily stunned, and the two behind rushed forward. Sun Liren moved with the staff, and the boundless shadow of the staff exploded forth like a storm, engulfing all five male disciples.
He looked at Su Xiaomei and wondered why this girl seemed so shy in front of him. Sun Li helplessly patted his forehead, questioning whether bad students had a bonus in attracting girls. What kind of reasoning was this? ... The problem is, I am very wronged...
A man approached slowly with his hands behind his back, his muscles resembling granite. As he held his head high, a menacing centipede-shaped scar on his face twitched with the movement of his eyelids, appearing so fierce and malevolent. Who else could it be but Chong Ba?
This is more like it
In the distance, the other three classes have also arrived, incessantly complaining about these two individuals
Sun Li asked, "Hmm? What happened?"
No one paid her any attention; the five male disciples wore expressions of cruelty. Yesterday's crushing defeat and severe injuries were a tremendous humiliation for them. It would be impossible to vent their anger without killing Sun Li
Sun Lichang stood tall, cold and proud as ice. With a loud crack, the wooden stick in his hand shattered into splinters that scattered down.
The person's face was a bloody mess, and Sun Li's own fists were already torn and bruised, revealing the stark white of bone
The scar on Chongba twitched slightly, his teeth clenched, and a hint of muscle bulged on his jaw. Ultimately, he said, "If I do not use spells or spiritual essence, relying solely on combat skills, I am not his match."
Luo Huan did not expect him to say this. After a long while, Wu Yao erupted into a thunderous laughter: "Hahaha! A child worthy of teaching, I truly did not misjudge this person!"
Su Xiaomei stood behind Sun Lishen, biting her lip and gathering her courage, and shouted loudly: "You are bullying people, I will tell Teacher Chong Ba!"
Bang bang bang
Sun Li, please bear with it a little longer
Sun Li raised the broom and said coldly: "I do not understand"
In the center of the Yintang point, a glimmer of starlight emerged, and Sun Li's mind became slightly clearer. However, a severe pain in the back of his head felt as if it were tearing apart. He struggled to turn around, only to see the female disciple who had been standing to the side, seemingly terrified. She held a piece of green stone the size of a human head, one end of which was sharp and stained with blood
... ...
Sun Li furrowed his brows, said nothing, and went over with Su Xiaomei
Sun Li was somewhat surprised: "Do you know me?"
After the first drill, the table was already on the verge of collapse, the murderous intent had penetrated the very essence of the table. The three stone figures flew up together, returning to Sun Li's storage ring. Sun Li recalled this volume of "Taiping Killing Path" and inadvertently raised his hand to rest it on the table.
Chong Ba seized him by the neck and forcefully slammed him to the ground, the sound resounding, leaving a distinct trail of blood on the floor
Sun Li hurried outside. Before he could exit, the person who had been shouting was already gone. Instead, Lu Datong stood in the courtyard, looking somewhat worried as he watched Sun Li. Sun Li nodded at him, just as he was about to leave, when Lu Datong grabbed his arm.
Chongyin nodded slightly and glanced at Chongba: "Do you want to give him a ride?"
The firebird looms high above, the power of fire rampages, and the ground is cracked.
Chong Ba stood still, his thick eyebrows deeply furrowed, and the centipede scar on his body rarely lay dormant...
Su Xiaomei glanced at him, then quickly lowered her head again: "Well... all the participants in the seminar feel that you are looking down on them"
During this period, Classes A, B, and C have experienced a rapid increase in their disciples' cultivation speed due to the preferential allocation of resources. All of them have surpassed Class D and others. Notably, Class A is said to have individuals on the verge of breaking through to the first layer of the Mortal Realm
Chongyin appeared beside a large tree like a ghost, half-reclining among the branches, surprisingly holding a green wine gourd in his hand. While drinking, he asked, "What, are your hands itching?"
Each receives a stick
A trace of malice flashed across the female disciple's face as she drew her sword and thrust it with all her might towards Sun Li's back.
Sun Li was taken aback, but Luo Huan impatiently asked in his mind: "Have you understood?"
... ...
What was originally merely a swift and fierce wooden stick suddenly underwent a transformation with this strike, an endless killing intent erupted like a volcano that had been suppressed for tens of thousands of years, its power unstoppable
Chongba roared: "Now, all those who are not dead, get out of my sight!"
Chong Ba let out a sigh, and on his fearsome face, a rare hint of gentleness appeared: "What a pity, these are ultimately just minor paths. This child has too poor a talent and will be forever unrelated to the Great Way..."
Among the disciples in this session, there are quite a few girls, accounting for about half. Su Xiaomei, true to her name, is petite and slender, with a constant expression of timidity on her face.
By midnight, Sun Li slowly concluded his cultivation, opened his eyes, and expelled a mouthful of foul air tinged with the scent of blood, fully recovering from his injuries
The sound of "dong dong dong..." was heavy and dense, and in no time, the ground was covered in a glaring blood red
The disciple at the forefront, wearing a blue robe embroidered with the character "Jia," clearly hails from the first-class group, suggesting commendable aptitude. He raised his chin and glanced at Sun Li from the corner of his eye, saying, "You are Sun Li, huh, heh!"
Su Xiaomei gathered her courage: "Instructor, they are bullying us..."
The leading disciple let out a terrible scream; Sun Li's kick was powerful and forceful, causing him to retreat three or four steps, clutching his stomach as he crouched down.
The five injured male disciples surrounding him, as if having rehearsed countless times, charged at Sun Li together. As long as they could entangle Sun Li's hands and feet, that knife would surely take his life
As soon as the thought shifted, a surge of violent killing intent exploded from his mind, rapidly engulfing his entire consciousness
Chongyin's expression changed slightly: "Are you trying to make him compete for the position of the mountain guardian?"
It was still Su Xiaomei who recognized Sun Li, and upon seeing him, she hurriedly waved to him: "Sun Li, over here."
Su Xiaomei smiled shyly and lowered her head, saying, "Who in the class doesn't know you?"
Even a body as strong as iron can be overwhelmed at times. Stars danced before his eyes, yet with fierce determination, he tightened his arm around the neck of an opponent, letting out a roar as he violently threw the man aside. Ignoring the two behind him who were relentlessly striking him, he continued to rain down punch after punch onto the face of the man he had just thrown.
"Pfft!" The girl couldn't help but laugh, but the disciple's expression changed abruptly as he said fiercely, "Shameless! Do you think you have a good reputation? Every instructor mentions you as the worst example, and the most common phrase used to describe you is 'a pile of mud that can't be propped up against a wall.' Do you still think this is glorious?"
The path of peace is to be killed
Chongyin shook his head: "This madman..."
Sun Li honestly said: "Just a little more..."
Sun Li was taken aback: "Why am I so famous?"
The remaining people standing let out a muffled groan and all fell to the ground
... ...
Chongba suddenly turned his head, and his cold gaze fiercely glared at the leading disciple, who was smirking with satisfaction.
Bang
Continue!
In the afternoon, there are generally no classes at the academy. If there are any questions to be asked, one must seek out the instructors on their own. Therefore, one can begin cleaning in the early afternoon.
Wu Yao acknowledged, "This is correct. If you were truly as unperturbed as an eighty-year-old man, calculating gains and losses meticulously, you would not be worthy of us passing on the 'True Interpretation of the Galaxy' to you"