Fighting Against the Odds: I Am the Right Path

The side effects of Xiao Yan's fighting skill can be summarized into three points at present.

First, after use, your body's nerves will become extremely sensitive. To put it simply, the pain sensation will increase several times.

Second, it will be difficult to move for a period of time after use.

Third, it will be difficult to fully control your actions when using it.

For Xiao Yan, the side effects that need to be solved are only the second and third points. As long as these two side effects can be perfectly solved, then this fighting skill will have no side effects for Xiao Yan.

As for a side effect, is that a problem for Xiao Yan?

It's just that the pain is multiplied several times. This kid has done everything. He even dares to try the strange fire. What does a little pain matter?

Although this pain is definitely not just a pain point.

"Ha, it seems that I shouldn't challenge you to a duel on a whim."

Nalan Jie smiled bitterly with helplessness. He didn't expect that Xiao Yan would be so serious about just a competition.

No. It would be better to say that Xiao Yan generally treats things very seriously, even if it is just a competition.

Chapter 227 The Legitimacy of Power

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan in front of her, her brows twisted into a knot, her fists clenched tightly inside her sleeves, and her eyes were full of unwillingness.

Just now, I was completely unable to see Xiao Yan's movements clearly.

All he could see was his grandfather waving his arms randomly. If Zi Yun hadn't reminded him, he would never have noticed Xiao Yan, who represented the black shadow.

However, even with Ziyun's reminder, he could only see a tiny shadow even if he stared at it with all his concentration.

How can we break this three-year agreement?

"Yan Ran, Yan Ran."

"Huh? Ah."

Nalan Yanran suddenly came back to her senses, and Nalan Jie looked at his absent-minded granddaughter with a hint of worry in his eyes.

"Are you OK?"

"Yeah, it's okay." Nalan Yanran nodded lightly, stood up and forced a smile, "Grandpa, please take Xiao Yan and the others to have breakfast later. I have something else to do, so I'll go back to my room first."

After saying that, Nalan Yanran turned around and left quickly, even forgetting her original plan to use the breakfast she made herself to improve Xiao Yan's favorability.

Right now, she is in no mood to care about this.

I thought that after all the super-standard training I had during this period, even if I couldn't defeat Xiao Yan, the gap shouldn't be too big.

Now it seems that I am still a joke, just like before when I was in the Xiao family.

This was quite a blow to Nalan Yanran.

Nalan Jie looked at Nalan Yanran's back as she walked away quickly. Thinking that she had seen his competition with Xiao Yan just now, he seemed to have guessed something.

Immediately, a hint of helplessness flashed in his old eyes, and he sighed softly.

As a grandfather, he was well aware of his granddaughter's competitive spirit, not to mention that it was Nalan Yanran who took the initiative to propose the three-year agreement.

For Nalan Yanran, losing is okay. She is not naive enough to think that she will definitely win. She is not the kind of person who cannot afford to lose. Moreover, losing does not mean that she will give up Xiao Yan completely. The three-year agreement itself is only for her engagement with Xiao Yan, and it does not mean that she and Xiao Yan will never have any contact again after losing.

But Nalan Yanran absolutely could not accept that she had lost so completely and had no power to fight back.

Just based on the few minutes that Nalan Jie had just fought with Xiao Yan in the state of Eight Extreme Collapse, he could clearly understand that no matter what method his granddaughter used, she would not be able to defeat the current Xiao Yan.

Yes, that's right, Baji Collapse has side effects. After Xiao Yan used this move, his body fell into a predicament where he couldn't move, and he might not be able to make any movements for a while.

But, what does that have to do with Nalan Yanran? More precisely, what does that have to do with the three-year agreement?

The two of them had originally made an appointment for a fight, and the loser was the loser. Even if the winner fell to the ground and slept for ten days or half a month the moment he won the fight, he would still have won.

According to Nalan Jie's judgment, under the current circumstances, when Xiao Yan used the Eight Extremes Collapse move just now, Nalan Yanran would definitely not be able to withstand three moves, and it would be difficult for her to even defend herself. With Nalan Yanran's current strength, it was impossible for her to defend against it, let alone avoid it.

Nalan Yanran herself was well aware of this.

Alas, it’s also my fault. I taught that girl to have a too tough character.

Nalan Jie put his hands behind his back and shook his head slightly. When he trained Nalan Yanran in his early years, he trained her according to military standards. As a result, Nalan Yanran developed a strong competitive character. Nalan Jie should have been very satisfied with this.

But now it seems that being too competitive is not necessarily a good thing.

Nalan Jie turned his gaze to Xiao Yan and asked softly.

"Xiao Yan, can you move now?"

"Ah."

Xiao Yan responded softly, then supported himself against the wall and stood up with great difficulty. His body was still trembling slightly, but Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and stood firmly on his feet, looking at Nalan Jie and forcing a smile.

"I've almost recovered."

"."

Looking at Xiao Yan's muscles still twitching under his clothes, helplessness instantly appeared in Nalan Jie's eyes.

Look, it’s not just Yanran, this kid is also very stubborn.

Immediately, Nalan Jie turned around and took a few people to the restaurant to have breakfast. On the way, in order to take care of Xiao Yan at this time, Nalan Jie deliberately slowed down his pace.

Xiao Yan also declined Xiao Yixian's help, and forced himself to take a step forward, trying his best to keep up with Nalan Jie. His body was swaying and he could fall to the ground at any time, which made Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin both worried and guarded him on both sides, ready to reach out to support him at any time.

Deep down, I couldn't help but smile bitterly.

This move has too many side effects.

It only took a few minutes, but it would probably take more than ten minutes to fully recover.

In terms of power alone, the Eight Extremes Collapse is naturally inferior to the Flame Devouring Waves Ruler.

But the Flame-Devouring Wave Ruler can only hit once, and it can be dodged.

Xiao Yan was confident that no one at the same level could dodge this Eight Extremes Modification.

Even Xiao Yan himself could not control the explosive speed. People of the same level might not even be able to keep up with his movements with their eyes, let alone dodge.

However, this side effect is indeed a trouble.

The pain is a small matter, the key is that you can't move after using it, which is very critical.

In this state, I am no different from a fish at the mercy of others.

However, Xiao Yan was not willing to use this move simply as a killer move.

(Senior Yao, I want to eliminate the side effects of this move. Do you have any good ideas?)

Xiao Yan asked Yao Chen in his heart. Yao Chen was silent for a moment and answered slowly.

(You can use it as a trump card, why do you have to find ways to get rid of the side effects? Do you lack this trick? If not, I will give you a few more fighting skills later. Don't be so persistent.)

Yao Chen was really speechless. Other disciples always asked their teachers for things, but why did he always ask these questions? He didn't act so stingy before, did he?

Hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Yan responded softly in his heart.

(Senior Yao, this move has greatly improved me. I don’t want to use it only as a life-saving skill.)

(Please, I really need strength.)

Xiao Yan prayed to Yao Chen so solemnly in his heart.

Whenever Xiao Yan thought of his experience in the Snake Tribe incident, he felt a pang of fear.

Yes, judging from the result, everyone is happy. Not only did the Snake People survive, but the Gama Empire was finally willing to reach a reconciliation with them.

But deep in Xiao Yan's heart, there was always a feeling that he couldn't let go.

If I had been stronger at that time, I would have been able to do much more than just those things.

During this half year of journey, Xiao Yan's pursuit of the righteous path also gave him some new insights into the concept of power.

Strength can be omitted.

But, it cannot be absent.

The one who made Xiao Yan understand this concept the most deeply was Queen Medusa of the Snake People.

If it weren't for Queen Medusa's powerful military suppression for nearly a hundred years, the Snake People would never have been able to survive until now. If it weren't for Queen Medusa's deterrence, the Snake People would have been divided and devoured by the surrounding countries long ago, and even the Gama Empire would have chosen to stand idly by.

Without power, no one will listen to you, and it’s not even worth asking others to help you.

Xiao Yan had known this truth a long time ago, but it was not until the incident with the Snake People that he truly understood this truth from the bottom of his heart.

The most terrifying thing about power is that it will gradually erode the original intention of its owner.

Xiao Yan experienced this firsthand when he was in Qingshan Town.

After killing Mu She, Xiao Yan even had the idea of ​​killing everyone in Qingshan Town to eliminate future troubles. If Yao Chen hadn't stopped him in time, he might have really put it into action.

Moreover, Xiao Yan was certain that after gaining power, there would be many people who would have the same evil thoughts as himself.

That is the power itself, which has exceeded the limit of inner control. The power makes them feel that they are omnipotent and believe that they can do anything.

Xiao Yan concluded that he would definitely meet many people like this in the future.

As for this kind of people, Xiao Yan knew that it would be useless to just reason with them.

Only by suppressing them with a force stronger than theirs can they calm down and listen to you.

Whether or not they can be convinced is another matter.

But if we can't even suppress them, then no matter how much we reason, it will all be in vain.

In the past, Xiao Yan believed that this was also a form of the law of the jungle, and he felt deeply unwilling about it, because he clearly wanted to eliminate the law of the jungle, but he could only rely on it. How ironic it was.

But after the incident with the snake people, Xiao Yan figured it out.

My actions are definitely not the law of the jungle.

The true law of the jungle comes from the inner submission to power.

Whether the strong oppress the weak or the weak approve of the strong oppressing themselves, they are essentially recognizing the legitimacy of power and acknowledging that whatever power does is right.

But Xiao Yan is different.

Xiao Yan knew very well when he should use his strength and when he should not use his strength. He had his own ruler in his heart.

All along, Xiao Yan has been very cautious in acknowledging the legitimacy of using his strength. This is something Xiao Yan did unconsciously in the past.

For this, Xiao Yan was really grateful to his past self.

Power is just a tool.

Those who prey on the weak are slaves to power.

After figuring this out in his heart, Xiao Yan was no longer hesitant and boldly pursued his own strength.

Because Xiao Yan knew very well what his power was used for.

In order to be able to prevent the opponent from making any excuses and to suppress the opponent head-on with tyrannical force, Xiao Yan must always have a force stronger than the opponent.

Therefore, Xiao Yan would definitely not let go of this Eight Extremes Collapse.

The trump card?

Xiao Yan doesn't need a trump card.

What he needs is how to transform this killer weapon into a fighting skill that he can use at any time.

He really, really needs this.

When Yao Chen heard Xiao Yan's prayer to him, he was suddenly stunned.

Yao Chen never expected that Xiao Yan would one day say to her, "I really need strength."

Because the fundamental intention of Xiao Yan's actions so far is to change the law of the jungle on the continent.

If he is not seeking the right path, he will definitely stay away from power.

But now he does.

Yao Chen frowned slightly, suddenly remembering what happened in Qingshan Town, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

However, in an instant, the worry in Yao Chen's eyes disappeared without a trace.

There was clarity in Xiao Yan's eyes. He wanted to gain power completely by relying on his own will.

Yao Chen was silent for a while, with a slight smile on his face.