Devouring the Stars: Soul Master

Chapter 26: Legacy of the Sages

Captain Lu Haochuan looked Qin Ming up and down, and then looked carefully into Qin Ming's eyes, as if he wanted to see something from them.

"The eyes are still clear, showing no signs of loss. Is it because he's killed so many people in such a short time that he's worried it's affecting his mind and will? Or is there some other reason?"

Having spent nearly twenty years in the military, Lu Haochuan has met too many people.

Some of them have lost their respect for life due to years of killing, and have become numb, bloodthirsty and crazy.

Their eyes are full of death and they are indifferent to life.

This is true for others and for yourself.

There are more people like this among warriors.

This is also the reason why many warriors must return to the base to rest and relax after going out hunting for a period of time.

Some people choose to indulge in pleasure and revelry. Some choose to spend time with their families and relax. Still others get drunk and sleep for three days and three nights.

Some people also choose to practice martial arts quietly, strengthen their beliefs, etc.

When Qin Ming entered the battlefield for the first time, unlike most people who showed discomfort, he was actually crazy and slaughtered a small tide of beasts by himself.

This shows that Qin Ming either has a strong murderous intent in his heart or is determined.

The fact that Qin Ming took the initiative to ask this question showed that he had realized something. In Lu Haochuan's opinion, this was not a big problem.

Of course, he didn't know about the existence of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, so he could only guess from other aspects, such as family, personality, experience, emotions, etc.

"Your first mission involved a long period of killing and clearing monsters, so it's definitely going to be a little hard to get used to. Just go back to base and rest for a while.

How to improve your willpower?

Various trainings in the army and tempering oneself in harsh environments are a way to enhance one's will.

When you experience enough, your willpower tends to improve as well.

Of course, there is also an improvement in strength!

As your strength improves, your willpower will naturally improve.

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

I purify myself by studying the books of ancient sages. When my own experience and knowledge are insufficient, it is helpful to seek answers from books and the thoughts of ancient sages.

Because of the RR virus and the absorption of cosmic energy, our physical fitness is much stronger than that of the ancients, but this is not necessarily the case when it comes to our state of mind.

The fact that my body movements can reach the level of artistic conception is also related to this aspect.

This method works for me, but it may not be for you. You can try it.

Or find other ways to release your inner depression. Some martial artists enjoy drinking tea or growing flowers and plants; the principles are the same.”

After pondering for a moment, Lu Haochuan spoke slowly.

"Improve your strength and read the classics of the ancients?"

Qin Ming suddenly realized.

Needless to say, strength has been improved.

As your strength grows, your willpower will naturally improve.

The impact of the evil energy within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner is not a problem.

As for reading the classics of ancient sages.

As a time traveler, Qin Ming actually knew that the Earth was a testing ground for the powerful God King and the Hermit. The souls of the Earthlings were naturally much stronger than those of other ethnic groups and were easier to break through.

In the past, the ancient Chinese sages were unable to practice due to physical limitations, but they could go further in their thoughts and will.

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

Some secret manuals on Earth were also created based on some ancient boxing techniques combined with the power of modern people.

Maybe it's much stronger in strength.

But in terms of realm, Hong and Lei Shen also benefited from the ancient culture of the Earth.

Including the three levels of spiritual cultivation proposed by Hong, they actually also come from the legacy of ancient sages.

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

The second level is the unity of nature and man, the innocent heart, and the state of mind is perfect. The third level is the infinite heart, which embraces everything.

Any Chinese person can understand what this means.

This is the precious treasure left by the ancient sages.

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

Even Hong and Lei Shen, who can control the domain at the planetary level, are also due to this reason.

The ancients had long ago proposed concepts such as the unity of man and nature, the unity of man and flesh, the unity of man and sword, and the perfection of Tai Chi. If we can make a breakthrough on this basis, we will reach the realm.

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

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

"Thank you, Captain."

Qin Ming was not polite and thanked him immediately.

He was full of gratitude to the captain. If it weren't for the captain's guidance, he might not have thought of this aspect.

This kind of gratitude does not need to be expressed out loud, just keep it in your heart.

For others, state of mind may just be some aid that can help them go further in martial arts practice.

But for me, it is 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 fistfight with you later, and then we'll have a good sleep and everything will be fine."

Zhang Yan, who hadn't fallen asleep yet, grinned.

"What Lao Zhang said is true. The first time I killed, I was also not used to it. It took me several days to recover. It was indeed a bit hasty for you to directly engage us in a high-intensity battle."

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

genius?

Geniuses are also human beings.

It's pretty good to be able to hold on during the battle.

"After we return to the base, we'll have a good drink and relax during our rest period."

Yue Shan also spoke.

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

Xiao Heng looked at Qin Ming with a smile. It was obvious that the group of people were deliberately taking Qin Ming's thoughts into consideration.

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

I just speak out of my feelings.”

Qin Ming also smiled. It was indeed comfortable to be with such a group of teammates.

Although they had the wrong idea, Qin Ming was still happy about it.

Perhaps it was because the souls of Earthlings were inherently special, so although the evil energy formed by the tens of thousands of monsters in the Ten Thousand Souls Banner had an impact on him, it was not enough to make him unable to withstand it.

Asking the captain is just making some preparations in advance.

……

After a night, it's early morning.

Qin Ming stood on the balcony of a high-rise building and looked into the distance. The cold morning at the end of October was filled with chilly air, making the city, which was already shrouded in thick fog, even more blurry.

"There are so many monsters in City 003."

With his eyesight, he could still see monsters appearing sparsely in the cleared streets below.

"It doesn't matter. They're just weak monsters that can't make a difference. Our goal is to eliminate the large-scale monsters. According to the intelligence, there won't be that many monsters left."

Lu Haochuan also walked over and looked down.

"Let's go! Continue clearing the remaining roads, then sweep back and forth twice. The main force convoy will be leaving soon. The movement of a large force will be much louder than that of a small team.

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

(End of this chapter)