Soul Dominator of the Devouring Star

Chapter 26 The Legacy of the Sages

Captain Lu Haochuan looked Qin Ming up and down, then stared intently into Qin Ming's eyes, as if trying to discern something from them.

"His eyes are still bright, without any sign of being lost. Is it because he's killed too many people in a short period, and they're worried it will affect his mind and will? Or is there some other reason?"

Having spent nearly twenty years in the military, Lu Haochuan had seen far too many people.

Some of them, due to years of killing, lost their reverence for life, becoming numb, bloodthirsty, and insane.

Their eyes were filled with deathly stillness, indifferent to life.

This applies to others as well as to oneself.

There are many more people like this among martial artists.

This is why many martial artists must return to their base to rest and relax after a period of hunting.

Some choose to indulge in pleasure and live a life of extravagance. Others choose to spend time with their families and relax. Still others get drunk and sleep for three days and three nights.

Some people choose to practice martial arts with a calm mind and strengthen their beliefs.

Unlike most people who would struggle to adapt when Qin Ming first entered the battlefield, he was practically insane, single-handedly slaughtering a small horde of beasts.

This shows that Qin Ming either has an extremely strong bloodlust or a firm will.

The fact that Qin Ming took the initiative to ask this question shows that he himself has realized something, which Lu Haochuan thinks is not a big problem.

He was of course unaware of the existence of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, so he could only guess from other aspects, such as family, personality, experience, emotions, and so on.

"Your first mission is this kind of long-term killing and monster clearing, so it's understandable that you'll find it a bit difficult to adjust. Just go back to base and rest for a while."

How to improve one's willpower?

The various training programs in the military, and the tempering of oneself in harsh environments, are a way to enhance one's will.

When you experience enough, your willpower often improves as well.

Of course, there's also the improvement in strength!

As strength increases, willpower will naturally follow.

There was a time when I was caught up in killing and had similar doubts to yours.

I purified myself by studying the books of ancient sages. When one's own experience and knowledge are insufficient, one may wish to seek answers from books and from the thoughts of the sages.

Because of the RR virus and the absorption of cosmic energy, our physical fitness is much stronger than that of the ancients, but in terms of mental cultivation, it is not necessarily the same.

My ability to reach the level of artistic conception in movement techniques is also related to this aspect.

This method works for me, but it might not work for you. You can give it a try.

Or find other ways to release your inner frustration. Some martial artists enjoy tea drinking or gardening; it's all based on the same principle.

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Haochuan spoke slowly.

"To improve one's abilities, perhaps by reading the classics of the ancients?"

Qin Ming suddenly realized.

Needless to say, strength has been improved.

When one's own strength increases, one's willpower naturally improves.

The impact of the malevolent energy within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner is no longer a problem.

As for reading the classics of the ancient sages.

As a transmigrator, Qin Ming was well aware that Earth served as a testing ground for the powerful god-king, Zuo Shan Ke, and that Earthlings' souls were inherently much stronger than those of other races, making it easier for them to break through to higher realms.

In the past, ancient Chinese sages were unable to cultivate themselves due to physical limitations, but they were able to go further in terms of thought and will.

For example, the world's strongest "Hong" is proficient in Chinese internal martial arts, while Thor also practices ancient Indian yoga.

Some of the secret manuals on Earth were created by combining ancient martial arts with modern human strength.

Perhaps they are much stronger.

However, in terms of spiritual realm, both Hong and Thor benefited from the ancient culture of Earth.

The three realms of self-cultivation proposed by Hong are actually a legacy from ancient sages.

In the first level, my heart is like a knife, and my will and consciousness are as solid as a rock.

The second level is the unity of heaven and man, the heart of a child, and the perfect state of mind.

The third dimension is infinitely large, encompassing everything.

Any Chinese person can understand what this means.

This is the precious legacy left by the ancient sages.

Of course, understanding something is one thing, but being able to do it is another.

Even Hong and Thor, who can master domains at the planetary level, are also due to this reason.

The ancients proposed concepts such as the unity of heaven and man, the unity of human flesh and body, the unity of man and sword, and the perfection of Tai Chi. If one can break through on this basis, that is the realm.

"I'll give you some books. You can read them in your spare time, calm down and study them. Maybe you'll gain some insights."

Seeing Qin Ming's sudden realization, Lu Haochuan smiled.

"Thank you, Captain."

Qin Ming didn't stand on ceremony and immediately thanked him.

He was very grateful to the captain; if it weren't for the captain's guidance, he might not have thought of this.

This gratitude doesn't need to be spoken; it can be kept in one's heart.

For others, mindset may only be an aid, enabling them to go further in their martial arts training.

But for me, it's a matter of life and death.

"Qin Ming, I think you're overthinking it. It's just killing some monsters, what's the big deal? I'll have a real fight with you later, then I'll sleep it off and everything will be fine."

Zhang Yan, who was still awake, grinned.

"Old Zhang is right. I was also not used to it when I first started killing, and it took me several days to recover. It is indeed a bit hasty for you to engage in high-intensity combat with us directly."

Ling Qianye also opened his eyes, and he heard what Qin Ming and the captain said.

genius?

Even geniuses are human.

It's already quite impressive that they were able to hold on during the battle.

"After returning to base, I'll have a good drink and relax during my rest period."

Yue Shan also spoke up.

"I've also hidden away a few bottles of good wine..."

Xiao Heng looked at Qin Ming with a smile; clearly, everyone was deliberately trying to accommodate Qin Ming's feelings.

"This isn't my first time on the battlefield, and I'm not as fragile as everyone thinks. When I went to the monster carcass decomposition center, I dug up countless monsters with my bare hands."

It was just something I felt compelled to say.

Qin Ming smiled too; it was indeed very comfortable being with such a group of teammates.

Although they misunderstood, it didn't stop Qin Ming from feeling pleased.

Perhaps because Earthlings' souls are inherently more unique, the impact of the malevolent energy formed by the tens of thousands of monsters in the Myriad Souls Banner, while affecting him, was not enough to make him unable to withstand it.

Asking the captain was just a way to make some preparations in advance.

……

The night passed, and it was early morning.

Qin Ming stood on the balcony of the high-rise building, gazing into the distance. The cold, chilly morning air at the end of October made the already foggy city even more indistinct.

"There are really a lot of monsters in City 003."

Even with his eyesight, he could still see monsters sporadically reappearing in the cleared streets below.

"It doesn't matter, they're just weak monsters that don't pose a threat. Our goal is to wipe out the large-scale horde, and according to intelligence, there aren't many more monsters coming."

Lu Haochuan also came over and looked down.

"Let's go! Continue clearing the remaining roads, then sweep them back and forth twice. The main convoy will be setting off soon. The commotion of a large convoy is much greater than that of a small squad."

"Perhaps even lord-level monsters will appear, and there might be a major battle then."