Chapter 254: Got to at Least Say Something Before Fighting, Right?

Chapter 254: Got to at Least Say Something Before Fighting, Right?

Two youngsters.

To be precise, one was a teenager, and the other was a young adult. They had agreed to a battle before entering the ruin. However, the exact time and place of their encounter were variables neither of them could predict.

Now that they had met, should they proceed with the duel?

Chen Chao looked at Yun Jianyue, gripping the broken saber in his hand tightly.

Yun Jianyue looked at Chen Chao and said calmly, "The suppression of cultivation realms isn't as terrifying in this place. You're not my match."

He was one of the most amazing young geniuses in this world after all, he naturally had his own pride.

Chen Chao chuckled and said, "The restriction on our cultivation realms has eased up here. We're both in the Bitter Sea Realm. It's just that one is at an earlier stage, while the other is at a later stage. But in the end, we're both in the Bitter Sea Realm."

Yun Jianyue pondered for a moment, realizing that Chen Chao's words made sense. He then asked, "Shall we have a fight then?"

However, Chen Chao shook his head and said, "We're bound to fight sooner or later. Why not wait a while? Besides, I'm slightly injured, winning wouldn't be honorable for you."

Only then, did Yun Jianyue notice that Chen Chao's complexion was somewhat pale, it may be presumed that he sustained some injuries. He was a little doubtful, who could hurt Chen Chao in this ruin?

"Your Dao society was a little shameless, but the problem they caused wasn't significant."

Chen Chao seemed to understand what Yun Jianyue was thinking and smiled before speaking casually.

Yun Jianyue already understood some of it.

"Though you're somewhat proud, you seem much more clear-headed than those fellows. I used to think that all cultivators in this world were like Guo Xi. But upon reflection, how can a moron like that become a genius? True geniuses should be someone like you instead."

Chen Chao, in a rare display of praise, complimented Yun Jianyue and tossed a pill into his mouth, chewing it slowly.

Yun Jianyue said calmly, "I've never looked down upon you martial artists. The Lord Warden and that Emperor of yours are both exceptional individuals."

Despite the Infatuation Daoist Temple's proximity to that Ancient Creek Town, they had never indiscriminately killed civilians. Aside from the fact that the townspeople were genuinely grateful to them, there was another special reason: they believed that as cultivators, they sat atop the mountains.

The understanding between cultivators was different. Other cultivators, when sitting on top of the mountain, felt that they could easily dominate all aspects of the mortal world, and that there was nothing worth caring about. However, the daoists of the Infatuation Daoist Temple, despite also sitting on top of the mountain, held no particular affection or disdain for the mortal world. As long as they did not provoke them, they naturally would not do anything.

Like cultivators, the best course of action when facing the mortal world was to turn a blind eye to it and ignore it completely.

But unfortunately, the cultivators could not do it.

"Of course, you're exceptional too."

Yun Jianyue said softly, his voice mild.

Praise depended on who it came from, and when spoken by someone of Yun Jianyue's identity, it carried significant weight.

How would you know the result without fighting? Even before fighting, everyone seemed to have guessed how things would unfold. But, it was still that same sentence: how would one know the final result without a battle?

In this world, something that could be seen with one glance might not be the truth either.

The real answer could only be uncovered after taking action.

If you like a girl, you would have to ask. Her response would be the answer.

Yun Jianyue came to a sudden realization. Over the past years, he had expressed his feelings for Senior Sister Ye, and even the entire Infatuation Daoist Temple knew. He had thought Senior Sister liked him back, so he had not directly asked her. However, Senior Sister never showed any reaction, so he assumed that she did not like him. Since Senior Sister did not like him, what else could he do?

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He still liked Senior Sister very much, but he could not do anything.

But looking at it now, actually, since he liked Senior Sister, he should tell Senior Sister.

If he did not tell Senior Sister, how could he get a response from Senior Sister?

Understanding this logic, Yun Jianyue suddenly felt enlightened. His mind became clear, and it seemed as if he was about to take another step forward.

He had already reached the peak of the Bitter Sea Realm, taking another step would be the Great Beyond Realm.

But luckily, for some reason, he did not take that step forward.

Chen Chao said with some jealousy, "You true geniuses are really unreasonable. Just by listening to some nonsense, you can suddenly gain insights. This is such bullshit."

Yun Jianyue looked at Chen Chao. This time, his eyes were filled with gratitude.

Chen Chao said, "Let's fight."

Yun Jianyue replied, "I don't have to fight you."

Listening to Chen Chao's words, he suddenly saw the light and made progress. Logically speaking, he should repay the favor.

However, Chen Chao looked at him and said, "I want to fight you. You're already very strong now, if I drag it out, you'll become even stronger. At that point, I might not stand a chance at all."

Hearing this, Yun Jianyue nodded his head, understanding this logic.

Hence, he smiled and said, "I won't kill you."

This was also to repay the kindness.

Gratitude was also a form of kindness.

Chen Chao pondered for a moment and said, "You don't seem that annoying too, so I don't plan on killing you either."