Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

Yao Feng gazed at his beloved disciple.

She didn't feel disappointed or frustrated with him.

Jingliu may have matured a lot because he experienced the purgatory of death.

But she was still just a ten-year-old girl.

On his first battle, he killed hundreds of enemies, earning the admiration of the Yun cavalry.

This is already an exceptional performance.

Yao Feng was extremely satisfied, but he never expected that Jing Liu would directly attack the weapon beast.

Each artifact beast is a product of the biotechnology of the Buli people.

They come in various shapes and sizes, and each has its own unique abilities.

And this [Longbo] is the natural enemy of Jin Tie!

Even Yao Feng himself, in his youth, didn't think he could defeat the novice swordsman.

Experiencing failure is not a bad thing; even a broken sword heart can be a test of resilience!

If I can reclaim the sword in my heart, I will be able to forge ahead without fear!

Yao Feng believed that Jing Liu could understand, but he still needed a little warning.

And that is the duty of a master.

As for the issue of post-war mental recovery, that's something that Cheng Xiao can handle.

Jingliu is a very stubborn girl, and even a bit dull.

Letting her lick her wounds alone will only make her more and more obsessive.

Yao Feng made Jing Liu raise his head and slowly warned him:

"The immortal ship is vast, but from generals to soldiers, everyone must begin by learning how to use a sword."

"Although there are countless types of weapons, the sword is the weapon that every Cloud Rider must master!"

"The various powerful weapons and equipment produced by the Bureau of Works are indeed formidable and can replace swords in killing powerful enemies. However, they are merely self-contained weapons."

"If one day, the arrows run out, the star raft falls, and the golden statue stops spinning, I ask you, what will be left to protect us? What will be left to protect the immortal ship?"

"Furthermore, the crossbows will be destroyed, the star rafts will be hindered, and the Golden Men might even rebel due to the Omnic Crisis!"

"What should you do when even the machines you invented turn against you?"

Jingliu pondered, realizing that every word his master spoke was a piece of history that had happened in the past.

Yao Feng directly provided the answer for Jing Liu:

"Only the sword! Only the weapon in your hand can protect those you must guard and those you must protect! If you cannot slay the enemy, it's because you are not strong enough! Your heart is not resilient enough!"

"A ten-year-old kid! Thinks he's invincible? He should know there's always someone better!"

"Stop your tears, shed sweat, make the enemy bleed with their own blood!"

"Grip this broken sword tightly, and remember this well! Only when the Cloud Riders wield their swords and fight together can it be a true battle for humanity! We will use our own flesh and blood and our skills to prove to those inhuman monsters that we will surely defeat them!"

"We must never let machines take the place of human beings!"

After saying this, Yao Feng said no more and turned to leave.

Only Jingliu and the broken sword remained in the training ground.

......

Cheng Xiao walked down the corridor, carrying a plate in his hand.

Inside is a delicious creamy ice cream.

Jingliu really likes chilled desserts, so Chengxiao went to the kitchen and asked someone to make one.

Many people greeted Cheng Xiao along the way.

They were all people who received treatment and care from Cheng Xiao on the battlefield.

After this battle, the casualties on the Immortal Ship were very small. Apart from the initial collision, almost all the wounded on the subsequent intense battlefield were healed by Cheng Xiao.

This ability evokes images of abundance.

But that white energy was different from the abundant green.

It doesn't exude abundance or fascination, but rather reveals a kind of nobility.

It doesn't revitalize; rather, it expels the pain from the body.

Those interested wanted to explore and observe Cheng Xiao's abilities, but due to his status as a disciple of the Sword Master, no one dared to resort to underhanded tactics.

If you want to falsely accuse Cheng Xiao of being a spy, you'll have to test the sharpness of Yao Feng's sword.

Cheng Xiao responded to everyone's words with a gentle smile, patiently and without getting tired of them.

But his heart was filled with worry.

That is the Mirror Flow.

The injuries that Jingliu sustained were actually the least of his problems.

Cheng Xiao clearly sensed the deathly silence following Jing Liu's defeat.

He didn't know how to comfort Jingliu; Chengxiao didn't understand the thoughts and feelings about the sword.

That's why Cheng Xiao specially prepared this ice cream, hoping that Jing Liu would feel better after tasting it.

[Kyoryu is probably lying in his room right now.]

She must be heartbroken. Her invincible sword has been thwarted. Even I would question the meaning of life.

Aside from the first time I met her, I haven't seen Kagami show this much sadness in a long time.

As Cheng Xiao walked absentmindedly down the road, he quickened his pace, wanting to get back as soon as possible to be with Jing Liu, whose life had been shattered like a broken mirror.

It's okay, he'll stay with her.

Even if her heart is shattered, Cheng Xiao will help her collect the fragments little by little and then piece them back together!

He eagerly opened the door and said with a smile:

"Kyoryu! Look what I brought you~"

There was no one inside, and Cheng Xiao was taken aback for a moment.

He placed the plate on the table, feeling uneasy.

He noticed a sword box on Jingliu's bed. Could it contain her new sword?

Cheng Xiao was a little uneasy, so he gently opened the box.

Inside is a broken sword.

It was a precious sword given to him by his master before Jingliu went into battle.

It lay quietly inside the sword case, as if representing the Mirror Stream's shattered heart.

Cheng Xiao's unease grew stronger, so he put away his sword case and ran to the training ground.

That was the only place Kagami liked to go; otherwise, he almost never wandered around the warship.

As soon as Cheng Xiao stepped into the training ground, he heard the sound of metal clashing.

It's Mirror Flow!

She was dressed in military uniform, similar in style to her master's, with a sky-blue pleated skirt underneath.

A blue silk ribbon was tied around her hair in a high bun, just like her master.

Surrounding him were automatically operating golden figures, and Jingliu, holding an iron rod, continuously struck and defended against the golden figures' attacks.

Seeing Jingliu training, Cheng Xiao felt a little relieved and waited until Jingliu finished training before speaking.

"Kyoryu, what are you doing training? Didn't you rest after the battle?"

Jingliu then looked at Chengxiao.

She was panting heavily, her eyes darting around, but then she looked at Cheng Xiao with determination.

"Chengxiao! We'll live a long time, right!"

"Well, after all, the people of the Immortal Ship are immortal beings."

Do you think my sword... is weak?

"How could that be? I told you, Kagami-ryu, you'll definitely be the greatest swordsman in the future!"

Jingliu pursed his lips:

"Watch, Cheng Xiao! From now on, my sword will cut down nothing! Even the celestial star Yao Guang, my sword will slay! Even if surrounded by fierce enemies, my heart will remain as sharp as a blade!"

"You...will stay with me, right...?"

"Of course!"

Jingliu smiled; it was a very gentle smile.

Her aloof demeanor vanished instantly, and she abandoned her protective shell.

Her heart burned hotter than ever before!

My sword is a sword of protection! I will draw it only to protect those I cherish!

My sword is the sword of peace! It is dedicated solely to slaying the evil forces that plague the world!

Jingliu silently made her vow in her heart, unaware that two gods were already waiting for her to fulfill her promise.

Yao Feng stood at a distance, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Indeed, the troubles and questions of youth are best left for teenagers to deal with themselves.