Li Lin stood on the hillside, hands clasped behind his back, as the night wind scattered his black hair, carrying a faint scent of summer. Under the charming moonlight, he gazed at the sky and the distance, murmuring, "A man's journey should be violent.

  Kindness and ruthlessness cannot coexist.

  A man should kill without mercy.

  Eternal glory lies in the act of killing.

  Once, there were bold men, noble and committed.

  At the slightest offense, they would kill, their lives as light as a feather.

  There were also heroes and tyrants, killing chaotically, roaming the world, boasting only of their swords and spears.

  To seek such men now is to grasp at the moon's reflection.

  Do you not see, when scholars rise, warriors die, and from then, benevolence and righteousness are praised.

  When barbarians threw the Central Plains into chaos, scholars fled, and the common people wept.

  I wish to learn from the ancients, to revive the spirit of valor.

  Reputation is as dirt to me, I scoff at the kindness of others.

  With an iron sword at my side, anger leads me to kill.

  Sharing flesh in wine, my laughter terrifies gods and ghosts.

  I'd travel a thousand miles to slay my enemies, willing to spend ten weeks’ stars.

  Specializing in the way of Tian Guang, to form bonds in the dark.

  Setting out at dawn, returning at dusk with enemies' heads.

  Tired of battle, I long for rest, yet the call to arms suddenly sounds.

  Leaving my mother at the West Gate, she weeps while I do not.

  My life pledged to the cause of Han Qing, a man leaves and never returns.

  In the battle between heaven and earth, the ferocity shocks the underworld.

  Three steps to kill a man, my heart stops, but my hands do not.

  Blood flows like ten thousand miles of waves, corpses as pillows on mountains.

  After battle, warriors rest on enemy corpses, still slaying in their dreams, their smiles bright as moonlight.

  Daughters, ask not why men are so fierce.

  Since ancient times, kindness has harmed, truth in morality never found.

  Do you not see, lions and tigers gain respect by hunting, while the poor deer receives no pity?

  The world has always been the strong preying on the weak, even with reason, it's in vain.

  Ask no more, for a man must do what a man must do.

  A man's journey should be fierce.

  Kindness and ruthlessness cannot coexist.

  A man's place is on the battlefield, with the courage of a bear, eyes like a wolf.

  Born a man, you must kill, not wrap a male body with a female heart.

  A man never cares for his own life, even in death, he smiles at his foe.

  A hundred battlefields, every place I wish to blend with the wild grass.

  Men, do not tremble, here's a song for you: to kill one is a sin, to slaughter thousands makes a hero.

  To slaughter nine million makes the hero among heroes.

  Heroes among heroes, paths differ: to see through the fame of a thousand years of morality, just to live a life of dominance.

  Caring not for good names but for infamy, killing millions without remorse.

  Rather be hated by thousands, than not criticized at all.

  Looking at five thousand years of the world, where is the hero who did not kill?"

  As he finished speaking, a fierce aura involuntarily emerged from Li Lin, his eyes shooting murderous intent straight into the heavens.

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  "Did you write these words? Such a heavy killing intent, but it inspires boundless courage," a stunningly beautiful white figure appeared beside Li Lin, a little dragon on her shoulder. Her captivating charm, under the bewitching night sky, was overwhelmingly alluring.

  "It's not my work, but that of a literary giant from where I come," Li Lin said lightly, his aura subsiding as he slowly exhaled.

  "Are we leaving tomorrow?" Bai Ling's voice, carrying an irresistible seduction, lightly opened.

  "Yes, tomorrow we'll leave. Once we reach the ancient realm, everything will be different," Li Lin said.

  "Listening to your words, I fear the place you're going to might not be so peaceful," Bai Ling caressed the little dragon's head, her gaze gentle as the charming moon, irresistibly captivating.

  "Ha ha, how can a true man content himself with tranquility?" Li Lin spoke lightly, having lived an unremarkable past life, he wouldn't allow this life to be the same. He was here in the Lingwu Continent for a reason.

  At the first light of dawn, a thin mist shrouded Qingyun Town. Despite the remnants of a battle involving martial kings days ago, the scenery was still dreamlike with mountains and rivers.

  Early in the morning, scattered figures appeared on the streets, with the scent of wildflowers in the air and shops opening one after another, ready for a day's business.

  In front of the Li household, the Lan Yu wolf eagle circled above. Li Lin, Li Zhong, Yu Yu, Yun Hongling, Elder Xie, Li Wushuang, Li Xiaobai, and others were all present.

  "Father, mother, be careful. I'll visit you at grandpa's next time," Li Wushuang reluctantly told Li Dong and Huang.

  "Wushuang, you too be careful," Li Dong said.

  With difficult goodbyes, all arrangements for the Li family's business had been made. Li Dong and Li Xi were heading to their wives' parents' homes today, along with Li Zhong, Luo Lan, Yun Hongling, and Li Wushuang.

  "Lin'er, be careful in everything," Luo Lan said tearfully, looking at Li Lin unwillingly.

  "Mother, don't worry. I'll be fine and will come to pick you up at Yunyang Sect as soon as possible," Li Lin said, knowing he couldn't keep his mother at Yunyang Sect forever. Once Flying Spirit Gate's strength was enough, he would bring his mother over.

  "Lan sister, Lin'er is grown up. You don't have to worry too much," Li Zhong comforted Luo Lan.

  "Xiaobai, take good care of yourself. I've watched you grow up, just like my own son," Luo Lan said to Li Xiaobai.

  "Madam, don't worry. I'll take good care of myself and the young master," Li Xiaobai assured.

  "Little thief, remember to visit me at Yunyang Sect early," Yun Hongling glared at Li Lin, her expression reluctant.

  "I will. Take good care of mother," Li Lin said.

  "I naturally will. Just don't flirt with others, or you'll die miserably," Yun Hongling warned.

  Hearing Yun Hongling's words, Luo Lan, Elder Xie, and Li Zhong couldn't help but laugh.

  "I know." With the elders present, Li Lin was embarrassed, almost breaking into a cold sweat. Hongling really didn't choose her words.

  "Lin'er, visit your master when you can. Don't be like your father, not returning for twenty years. I'll consider him no disciple of mine," Yu Yu glared at Li Zhong, then turned to Li Lin, "Be careful out there. Your mother is safe in Yunyang Sect, and I, your master, would lay down my life to ensure her safety."

  "Thank you, master," Li Lin said. "I will visit master as soon as possible."

  "Alright, it's time for everyone to set off. We must go," Elder Xie said.

  Amid reluctant farewells, everyone mounted the Lan Yu wolf eagle. Luo Lan was also lifted onto the eagle by Li Zhong. At this moment, Li Shao Hu was also taken to Yunyang Sect by Li Zhong.

  "Little thief, make sure to visit me and Wushuang sister soon," Yun Hongling said before leaping onto the Lan Yu wolf eagle.

  "Lin'er, take care of yourself. I and Hongling will take good care of the third aunt," Li Wushuang said.

  Li Lin nodded with a slight smile, signaling Li Wushuang to go first. Although he felt reluctant to part with his two fiancées, he knew this was not the time for sentimentalities.

  Waving goodbye, the Lan Yu wolf eagle took to the skies, its massive body quickly disappearing into the distance. Watching their departure, Li Lin's gaze lingered for a long time. If Flying Spirit Gate's influence grew strong enough, he wouldn't need to send his loved ones to Yunyang Sect.

  "Lin'er, the Li family is counting on you now," Li Dong said softly to Li Lin. "In fifteen years, I hope the Li family members can return to Qingyun Town."

  "Fifteen years should be about right," Li Lin said softly, hinting at a deeper meaning. After fifteen years, the matters regarding the Li family's treasures should fade, and with Flying Spirit Gate and his own strength increased by then, there would be less need for concern.

  "Lin'er, your uncle is leaving first," Li Xi said, as several carriages had already stopped in front of the Li household. Without flying beasts, the Li family had to rely on horses for travel.

  Soon after, Li Xi, Li Dong, Huang, and Chen bid farewell and departed in the carriages.

  With half of the Li household in ruins and the other half silent, Li Lin couldn't help but sigh at the turn of events, which had far exceeded his original expectations.

  "Boss, when we return to the ancient realm this time, we should take our revenge," the little dragon Little dragon said, exhaling a breath of air, its small eyes filled with anger.

  "Revenge for what?" Li Lin asked, turning to look at Little dragon.

  "That nine-headed demon serpent that chased us for two months last time. This time, I'll make sure to beat it flat. I'll chop off all six of its heads," Little dragon recalled the chase in the Misty Mountains with hatred, his breaths sharp and determined.

  "The nine-headed demon serpent, it's time for revenge," Li Lin said with a slight smile, thinking it was time for the serpent to face its retribution. Last time, it had chased them all the way to Misty City from the ancient realm. This time, it would be its turn to be unlucky.

  "I'll make sure to deal with it properly," Little dragon said, its small eyes blazing with fury.

  Seeing Little dragon's demeanor, Li Lin felt a chill for the nine-headed demon serpent. With powerful beings like the Reverse Scale Demon Peng, Blood Jade Tiger, and the Dark Yin Rabbit by his side, the serpent was surely doomed.

  As night fell again, behind the Li household, Li Lin was followed by a host of beasts, including the Sky Wing Snow Lion, Blood Lizard, Reverse Scale Demon Peng, Dark Yin Rabbit, Twin-Headed Water-Fire Serpent, and Blood Jade Tiger. As for the Bloodthirsty Mantis, Green Demon Python, and the Lightning Black Panther, they were directly stored in Li Lin's spatial beast bag, and it seemed they were also nearing the fourth tier of power.

  On Li Lin's shoulder sat the diminutive Bai Ling, with Little dragon perched above, and Li Xiaobai by his side. Li Lin planned to depart for the ancient realm at night, to avoid unwanted attention. It was possible that spies from other forces were watching the Li family's movements, so caution was warranted.

  Li Lin also hoped his journey to the ancient realm would not be quickly discovered by others, as it could be disadvantageous for him.