Chapter 196: Martial Nature

Kali's arrogant tone and disdainful words practically infused into the wind. It wildly spread out in the atmosphere, gushing out to the entirety of the Liang Tribe. 

For sure, within a few miles, the Liang Tribe members heard some damaging news.

But neither Amber, Kali, or Cain cared who heard them. Nor did they care about that total destruction that they caused upon this tribe. 

In their Martial Hearts, each of them knew they weren't righteous at all.

Amber was indifferent to all horrifying matters relating to death, wars, and fight. As long it doesn't affect her, she couldn't give an inch to care. This was indifference that engraved into her ever since her childhood to now.

Kali has had the ruthless determination of a Martial cultivator since her childhood. The struggle of the royal palace forced her to rapidly mature. 

Having to deal with the cold, indifferent eyes of those in her generation, the gazes of disdain from their various Dragon siblings, and the utter indifference from their direct parents will do wonder for anyone's mental state.

Furthermore, the pride of believing she was a higher being basically made her immune to care about any Lower Realm person's life. Whether this Moratily right or wrong simply didn't exist within her Martial Heart.

As for Cain, even if he wanted to deny it by now, he no longer can. It may sound arrogant, something that Kali will say, but he does genuinely realize he's a different kind of being compared to millions of other people's lives.

His Martial Road may seem smooth now, but Cain evidently knows there will come a time when brutality will be his standard norm. 

And instead of ignoring the sensations or trying to be indifferent about it, Cain fully embraced that he feels his blood boiling over fighting and killing.

This was excitement, a passion that came from deep within his Martial Heart. His very soul quivers in intensity over these kind blood-pumping situations. 

Moreover, this wasn't just simple selfish desires.

This was Cain staying true to his very Martial Heart. 

For sure, if Cain, Kali, or even Amber had a more righteous nature and were willing to consider the judgment of mortality, their Martial Hearts would crack with actions like this.

As one perceives Martial Truths and other kinds of comprehensions from different essences, one will develop a set of beliefs that become engraved into their Soul's Core.

This would be what Martial Cultivators refer to as one's Martial Nature. The foundation that makes up a person cores personality. 

And going against your Martial Nature will ruin one's cultivation and Mental Psyche. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that disobeying your Martial Nature can destroy your mind forever. 

When considering various factors like this, it was easy to see why the road of the Martial Way is vicious and merciless.

Cain could certainly see why and he intends to always follow his Martial Nature, rising above any and all challenges. 

"I know you saw it all the time in the past, Cain, but this stuffy girl truly knows how to let loose. Seriously, her Ice control leaves me a bit fearful."

Amber spoke with a wry smile. She was honestly thankful that in the mids of Kali's battle, Kali took the time to shroud her in an Ice barrier. In it, she wasn't affected by the potent Draconinc Ice energy at all.

But even just inside the Ice barrier, Amber to revolve nearly all of her Qi just to properly resist! 

Martial prowess would rarely shock if her if it wasn't coming from Cain.

But Amber honestly couldn't ignore her awe over Kali's demonic-like Ice control. It was like she had already breached the stage of Sage Control with that kind of Ice prowess.

Without her Profound Soul cultivation, anyone can genuinely get fooled into believing Kali is some kind of ancient powerhouse. 

When listening to that honest awe within Amber's tone, Kali couldn't help but smugly smile.

Her voice lowered to the point where only Cain and Amber could hear her as she said, "Naturally, my Ice is so potent. Hmph, brother. I'm infinitely close to reaching the full second stage of my Ice arts. I already touched upon its borders, which is why my combat prowess shots up so dramatically. If it were to reach the full second stage, do you think that Chaos Energy can still compete?"

Nothing but pure confidence overflowed from Kali's voice. 

In that fight with the Elders, not only the peak stage Profound Soul experts could resist a few moves. Just like Cain, she can instantly defeat anyone in the Profound Soul Realm without even Soul transforming! 

And her reliance truly stems from the Ice Draconic Arts.

While her and Cain's Martial perception aren't really the same, with Cain being a few degrees higher, Kali did manage to achieve an uncommon feat. 

A feat that Cain himself has some trouble with.

That is continually evolving her Ice energy spark to have denser energy properties! These denser energies properties work in the same as her Qi energy. 

By perceiving profound deep insights on the origin of Draconic Ice Energy, Kali could morph the energy to become denser, making it far stronger and potent than the likes anyone has seen before!

Even though Cain has similar results with his Draconic Lightning Energy, he was nowhere near Kali's level. 

And now that Kali experienced the Haven Pool divine-like effects that massively boosted her foundation, it wasn't an exaggeration at all that she could easily eclipse the Profound Soul Realm.

As Cain understood this, he only gave a wry smile towards Kali's provocation. Though internally, he couldn't deny the pressure of a rivaling Martial Talent forming within his Martial Heart.

In all honesty, Cain was more than pleased if Kali could make a miracle to match his Chaos Spirit Force. It will only just show much of a demonic-like existence she is as well.

Moreover, having Kali stand by his send throughout the long, arduous road of cultivation will make things silently less laborious. 

Suppressing these thoughts, Cain was about to speak when several loud, despairing shouts filled the area.

"It's-it's really is true! Ah! They-they killed off all supreme Elders!! Clan Leader and the Elders are dead…just-just why?!?" 

"Has the Heavens really come for our tribe? Just why have these demonic geniuses come…ahh!!!"

"It's over… it's all over…" 

In that moment, Cain tossed his eyes around. The current scene was of utter destruction. The energy waves from his battle with Liang He crazily spread around for miles, completely wrecking the landscapes.

Tall structures, pagoda, and living quarters filled with numerous Liang Tribe members were ruined to bits. Where they used to stand was now only rubbles of Qi material stone. 

And though the men and women living there weren't some Mortals and had at least Nascent Formation cultivator, the aftershocks of power equivalent to Innate Qi energy isn't anything they can feasibly resist.

Beyond these rubbles of destruction, Cain also saw numerous Liang Tribe members standing with absolute horror on their faces just dozens of meters away from him.

In these despairing clansmen's minds, things might as well be over for them. 

Even with the reaming Profound Soul experts they have left, once news lets loose of this destruction, they will undoubtedly get attacked by either the Kong or Hong Clan.

Once that happens, their downfall will only be inevitable. 

To say this is some sort of Karmoninc justice or just desserts, Cain found that a bit foolish. He's completely aware that there are innocent small lifeforms who are just born and crafted by the cruel environment here.

Moreover, there are clansmen who just wanted to live their lives now had their base utterly ruined by them. And their disaster will only continue to pile up. 

Cain understood but wasn't disturbed in the slightest.

After all, this was his Martial Road; this was his Martial Nature. To rise to the peak of Martial cultivation and enlighten himself, cold-hearted slaughter was inevitable. 

And when Cain turned around only to see that Kali and Amber's expression was of cold indifference, he knew the girls were true to their Martial Nature as well. 

With a faint smile, Cain said, "Well then, let's get out of here. We had a very eventful day." 

Immediately, Cain summoned his Chaos Energy, spewing out a Chaos Aura that engulfed him, Kali, and Amber.

Then, taking an invisible step, the trio teleported out of the Liang Tribe, never once taking a look back on the terrified Liang Tribe base. 

…

The day and night quickly passed, and hours into the next day, shocking pieces of news stormed the entirety of the Tribal Domain.

For every minor and major power they breathed a massive sigh of relief over this news. 

That is, the Tribal Domain was suddenly attacked by three demonic beings with prowess that nobody had ever seen before!

It was said that their prowess was tremendous that even the half-step Innate Lord powerhouse was easily slaughtered! 

A half-step Innate Lord within the Tribal Domain is the equivalent of a walking god!

Everyone was clearly aware that the Liang Tribe leader easily killed the Kong Clan ancient powerhouse like he was simply slaughtering a dog. 

That caused a deterrence that made the Hong Clan feel immensely suffocated.

But that kind of great powerhouse was similarly slaughtered like a farm animal at the hand of those demonic existences. 

Just what kind of terrifying concept was this?

Nobody knew why those existences decided to take mercy, but they didn't want to question why. All that was on the majority of people's minds was wiping away the Liang Tribe once and for all!

At this time, within the Kong Clan main base, the remaining high-level figures were currently having a meeting. They all were gathered in the main hall, fervently discussing this new mind-shattering news.

"Leader! You no longer need to study Master Ancestor teachings so vehemently. We should strike and destroy those Liang dogs while their base is in utter confusion!" 

"Right, leader. Taking advantage of the confusion will be for the best!"

As all the Elders fervently discussed, the Kong Clan leader actually had a contemplating expression gracing his face. His brows furrowed as his mind wasn't even currently thinking about the Liang Tribe's situation.

Within only moments in his thoughts, the Kong Clan leader suddenly asked, "This…about the ones who destroyed them, hasn't there really been no news about their appearances? Or where do they come from? The only people who can cause such frenzy and leave unscathed are those from the City."

At his words, the other Elders suddenly started to quiet down. When thinking clearly about it, they also began to see this situation was quite odd. 

One Elder suddenly said, "About them…from the reports spreading around, it's basically confirmed that the ones who attacked came from the World Spirit Master Branch. Everyone recognizes the badges they were wearing."

"World Spirit Master Branch? After all this time, why suddenly go back on their words now? Unless…they run out of their energy spirits?" The Kong Clan Leader quietly muttered. 

A moment later, the Kong Clan Leader quickly shook his head and told the Elders, "Here's what we will do. We will mobilize all of the other small camps and gather our strongest forces. This needs to be completed within the day as the Hong Clan will be moving very soon. In our attack, we will explore every inch of their base. I believe there's something more than the Liang Tribe is hiding."

"Understood." The Elders promptly nodded. Without another word, they all scattered out of the room, rushing to complete their tasks. 

While the Kong Clan Leader stayed behind. His brows still furrowed in deep thoughts.