Free Web NovelChapter 1525: Chapter 174 Honor_2
After transcending, the innate differences in physical strength are erased. The determination of combat strength lies solely in one’s own cultivation.
Thus correspondingly, in the army, among officers with extraordinary cultivation, gender is of no constraint, with both men and women being commonplace.
Jiang Wang quietly listened to Lin Xian’s introduction and gained a general understanding of the Tenth Battalion under his command.
A total of fifty Transcendent cultivators, meaning there is one Transcendent per one hundred soldiers. For Xu Country, this indeed represents a bona fide main force. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com
These Transcendent cultivators are the core of various blood vigor battle formations, while other ordinary soldiers form the foundation of these formations.
A military force composed entirely of Transcendent cultivators could naturally directly use various True Yuan battle formations. Of course, this is not to say that True Yuan formations are necessarily stronger than blood vigor formations; it’s just that Transcendent cultivators have more choices after all.
"I roughly understand now." Jiang Wang praised, "General Lin, your explanation is very clear... Are you from a military clan?"
"I have studied some military strategies..." Lin Xian shook his head and said, "Forgive me for showing incompetence, my lord."
What he displayed was not much, but he had indeed studied far more than just some...
Rong Country was genuinely cultivating Lin Xian as a future pillar, not merely as a cultivator with astounding talent.
Jiang Wang thought for a while and said, "I heard that during the battle in Broken Soul Gorge, when I fought against Wan E the Human Demon, you were present too?"
"Yes, I was hiding within the formation using the Unrestrained Divine Power..." Lin Xian admitted with some shame, "I was fortunate to witness Lord Jiang create a legendary battle."
"I actually have a doubt..." Jiang Wang smiled at him, "At that time, there was a moment when I was extremely weak. Since you were watching nearby, why didn’t you attack me?"
Lin Xian was silent for a while, pursing his lips, and then said, "To tell the truth, such a thought did flash across my mind. You are a genius of Qi Country, like a towering mountain, making me feel breathless. I did think of... removing you." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
"But two factors influenced my choice."
"One was that when you first entered Broken Soul Gorge, clearly, you could have easily killed me, but you merely asked me to keep it confidential, and did nothing else. That scene kept flashing in my mind."
"The other was fear of you. Even in that state, I felt in my heart that you were invincible."
He knelt, hands on his knees, indicating submission, and candidly confessed, "Honestly, I don’t know whether I respect you more or fear you more. In any case, I hesitated for a long time, unable to draw my sword then. I could only choose to leave quietly..."
After saying these words, Lin Xian bowed his head to Jiang Wang, "This is the feeling of a weak person like me. If Lord Jiang minds, you may expel me from the battalion now. I would understand."
Jiang Wang chuckled with amusement, "General Lin overthinks! A gentleman judges actions, not thoughts; no one is perfect regarding thoughts. When I encountered you in Broken Soul Gorge, didn’t the thought of killing you to silence you also flash in my mind?"
He candidly said, "In my mind, there was a voice telling me—’Perhaps killing this person is the best way to keep a secret.’ But I also asked myself, what crime did this person commit? Is there any reason why he must be killed? Although we belong to two countries, we were not meeting on the battlefield, nor did we have any animosity.
I thought, this person must bear the expectations of many, and there must be many who care about him. If he dies, many people would be saddened.
If I were to kill someone just because I am stronger, what difference would there be between me and a human demon?
After asking myself this, I had no intention to act."
"The sages say ’One heart has a thousand thoughts.’ I think both good and evil thoughts continually arise in people, but those fleeting, whether good or evil, do not determine what kind of person we are.
What determines the essence of our life is the choices we finally make...
A person is defined by their choices. What you think does not matter; what you choose is what you are."
Lin Xian seriously looked at Jiang Wang and this time bowed deeply, "Listening to you, sir, is better than ten years of study. Lin Xian has learned."
Jiang Wang quickly supported his arm, helping him up, "We are of the same age, merely exploring life together. Such a grand salute is unnecessary, Brother Lin!"
Lin Xian couldn’t continue his bow, and had to sit up straight, lamenting, "I seem to understand why you can achieve the first Inner Mansion in history."
"On the long path of cultivation, the Inner Mansion Realm is just a small hill among many. Even if it is the first in history, it cannot withstand a strike from God Arrives. Under that sea-splitting sword today, I too am as powerless as an ant." Jiang Wang shook his head and said, "Please, do not praise me further; we are all travelers who have just set off, and must strive to look further ahead."
Lin Xian earnestly said, "I will never forget Lord Jiang’s wise words today. I solely wish to strive in the rest of my life, hoping to chase after Lord Jiang."
Jiang Wang truly wasn’t an arrogant person; he only boasted a bit in front of his sister or when deliberately provoking someone in the midst of battle. He was really not accustomed to Lin Xian’s ongoing fervent praise.
In fact... somewhat shy.
He quickly changed the subject, "This upcoming battle on Star Moon Plain, the opponent should not be underestimated..."
Lin Xian said confidently, "I believe we will surely achieve victory under your leadership!"
