Chapter 227 The Legitimacy of Power (1/2)

Chapter 227 The Legitimacy of Power

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

Just now, she was completely blind and could not see Xiao Yan's movements.

All she could see was her grandfather waving his arms randomly. If Ziyun hadn't reminded her, she would never have noticed Xiao Yan, who represented the black shadow.

However, even with Ziyun's reminder, she could only see a little bit of shadow with her full concentration.

How can she keep the three-year agreement?

"Yanran, Yanran."

"Hmm? Ah."

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

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine." Nalan Yanran nodded slightly, 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 by herself to improve Xiao Yan's favorability.

Now she is in no mood to care about this.

I thought that after all the super-standard training during this period, even if I couldn't beat Xiao Yan, I shouldn't be much worse.

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

This is a big blow to Nalan Yanran.

Nalan Jie looked at Nalan Yanran's back as she left quickly, thinking that she had seen the competition between him and Xiao Yan just now, and seemed to have guessed something.

Soon, a little helplessness appeared in his old eyes, and he sighed softly.

As a grandfather, I know my granddaughter's competitive spirit very well, 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 can definitely win. She is not the kind of person who can't afford to lose. Moreover, losing does not mean that she has to give up Xiao Yan completely. The three-year agreement is only aimed at her and Xiao Yan's engagement, not that she and Xiao Yan will never have any contact after losing.

But Nalan Yanran absolutely cannot accept that she lost so thoroughly and had no power to fight back.

Just based on the few minutes that Nalan Jie just fought with Xiao Yan in the state of Baji Collapse, he can clearly understand that no matter what method his granddaughter uses, she can't beat Xiao Yan now.

Yes, that's right, Baji Collapse has side effects. After Xiao Yan uses this move, his body will fall into a dilemma of being unable to move, and he may not be able to make any moves for a period of time.

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

The two of them had originally made an appointment to fight, and if one side lost, it was a loss. Even if the winner fell to the ground and slept for ten days or half a month immediately after winning the battle, he would still win.

According to Nalan Jie's judgment, according to the current situation, when Xiao Yan used the move of Baji Collapse just now, Nalan Yanran would definitely not be able to last more than three moves, and it would be very difficult for her to parry. With Nalan Yanran's current strength, it is impossible to defend against it, let alone dodge it.

And Nalan Yanran herself knew this very well.

Alas. It's also my fault. I taught that girl too hard a character.

Nalan Jie put his hands behind his back and shook his head lightly. When he trained Nalan Yanran in the early years, he trained her according to the standards of a soldier. Nalan Yanran also developed a strong competitive character because of this. 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 eyes to Xiao Yan and asked softly.

"Xiao Yan, can you move?"

"Yes."

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

"Almost recovered."

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

It's not just Yanran, this kid is also very stubborn.

Immediately, Nalan Jie turned around and took a few people to the restaurant for 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 support, and forced himself to take steps, trying to keep up with Nalan Jie as much as possible. His body was shaking, and he might fall to the ground at any time, which made Xiao Yixian and Qinglin both worried and guarded on both sides, ready to reach out and support him at any time.

In his heart, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

This move has too many side effects.

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

In terms of power alone, the Eight Extremes Collapse is naturally not as good as the Flame Devouring Wave Ruler.

But the Flame Devouring Wave Ruler only has one strike, and it can be dodged.

As for this Eight Extremes Collapse, Xiao Yan is confident that no one of the same level can dodge it.

The speed of the surge is something that even Xiao Yan himself can't control. People of the same level may not even be able to keep up with his movements, let alone dodge.

But 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 important.

In this state, I am no different from a fish that can be slaughtered at will.

But Xiao Yan is unwilling to use this move simply as a killer.

(Senior Yao, I want to get rid of 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. Why did I always ask these questions? I didn't act so stingy before?

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

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

(Please, I really need strength.)

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

Every time he thought of his experience in the snake tribe incident, Xiao Yan felt a little scared.

Yes, judging from the result, everyone was happy. Not only did the snake tribe survive, but the Jia Ma Empire was finally willing to reach a settlement with it.

But Xiao Yan always had a feeling that he couldn't let go.

If he could be stronger at that time, he could do more than just those things.

During the six months of journey, Xiao Yan had a new view on power while pursuing the right path.

You don't need power.

But you can't do without it.

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

If it weren't for Queen Medusa's strong 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 eroded by the surrounding countries, and even the Gama Empire would have chosen to stand by and watch.

Without power, no one will listen to you, and there is no value in asking others to help you.

Xiao Yan knew this truth a long time ago, but it was not until the Snake People incident that he really understood this truth from the bottom of his heart. The most terrifying thing about power is that it will gradually erode the original heart of the owner.

Xiao Yan experienced this personally 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.

And Xiao Yan dared to be sure that after gaining power, there were no fewer people who had the same evil thoughts as himself.

That was the power itself, which had exceeded the limit of inner control. The power made them feel that they were omnipotent and that they could do anything.

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

As for such people, Xiao Yan knew that it was useless to just talk about reason.

Only by suppressing them with a stronger power than them, they could calm down and listen to you.

As for whether they could be persuaded, that was another matter.

But if you couldn't even suppress them, then no matter how much you talked about reason, it would be nonsense.

In the past, Xiao Yan believed that this was also a kind of jungle, and he felt deeply unwilling for this, because he clearly wanted to eliminate the jungle, but he could only rely on the jungle, which was such a irony.

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

His actions were definitely not the law of the jungle.

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

Whether the strong oppress the weak or the weak agree that the strong oppress themselves, they essentially recognize the legitimacy of power and recognize that power is right no matter what it does.

However, Xiao Yan is different.

Xiao Yan knows very well when he should use power and when he should not use power. He has his own yardstick in his heart.

Xiao Yan has always been very cautious in admitting the legitimacy of using power. This is what Xiao Yan did unconsciously in the past.

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

Power is just a tool.

The strong predator is a slave to power.

After understanding this in his heart, Xiao Yan's heart is no longer hesitant, and he boldly pursues his own power.

Because Xiao Yan knows very well what his power is used for.

In order to be able to make the other party unable to say any sophistry, and to suppress the other party with tyrannical power, Xiao Yan must always have a stronger power than the other party.

Therefore, Xiao Yan would never let go of this Eight Extremes Collapse.

A trump card?

Xiao Yan does not need a trump card.

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

He really needs this.

When Yao Chen heard Xiao Yan's words of pleading for her, she was suddenly stunned.

Yao Chen really did not expect that Xiao Yan would say to her one day, "I really need strength."

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

Such a person, if not for seeking the right way, must stay away from strength.

But now he is...

Yao Chen frowned slightly, suddenly thinking of 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.

Xiao Yan's eyes were full of clarity. He wanted to gain strength completely by his own will.

Yao Chen was silent for a while, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

She clearly felt that her disciple's inner view of power had quietly changed after the incident with the snake people.

Although he had been pursuing power for the sake of the righteous path before, he was extremely reluctant.

Even after the Qingshan Town incident, he began to fear power from the bottom of his heart. He was afraid that he would become a slave to power.

However, now he began to actively accept power and seek power.

This is definitely a good thing for Xiao Yan.

After all, there are too many troubles that Xiao Yan will encounter in his righteous path. If he does not have enough power, he will most likely be powerless halfway.

Now Xiao Yan is so eager for power, so when he encounters trouble in the future, he will definitely have a greater possibility to solve it.

So, very good.

(Hehe) Yao Chen chuckled, with a little helplessness in his words, (I really can't do anything about your disciple. Since you have asked so much, I, your teacher, will naturally help you.)

(Don't worry, it is a little difficult to eliminate the side effects of this trick you changed, but it is not impossible. I will help you overcome it when you practice later.)

Hearing Yao Chen's guarantee, Xiao Yan was overjoyed and thanked Yao Chen in a straight voice.

(Thank you, Senior Yao!)

Xiao Yan's heartfelt thanks made Yao Chen feel warm and relieved.

At this time, Xiao Yan had truly grown up compared to when he first started at the Xiao family.

In Yao Chen's eyes, Xiao Yan was too cautious in his righteousness. He had always tried his best to avoid making any mistakes, even if they were unintentional. The dark energy in his heart was also accumulated because of this long-term caution.

Although he used his power and taught his family members to gain power at home, Xiao Yan himself did not realize that in fact, he had always had a prejudice against power in his heart.

Xiao Yan always felt that people with power were more likely to go astray and lose their original intentions.

Xiao Yan's cognition of power can be summed up in one word, that is, fear of the strong like a tiger.

Even Xiao Yan's [fear of the strong] includes himself.

Yao Chen discovered this problem early, but he did not know how to persuade him.

After all, the fact is like this.

There are people who are bewitched and lost by power everywhere on the continent, so Xiao Yan can't help but feel prejudiced against power.

However, although Yao Chen didn't know how to persuade him, she just understood that Xiao Yan's idea was wrong, especially when Xiao Yan wanted to break the truth of the law of the jungle.

But now, Yao Chen finally doesn't have to worry about how to correct Xiao Yan's concept.

It seems that the matter of the snake people has a great impact on Xiao Yan, so much so that he has changed his view of power.

Although Xiao Yan didn't say what his current view of power is, Yao Chen can be sure that he will no longer be afraid of the strong, and his future path of righteousness will definitely be smoother.