Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 474 Unforgivable Sin!_1

So, this was absolutely impossible.

But for the little boy, once he realized it again, it just deepened the sadness and loneliness in his heart.

The sadness wasn’t because he himself wasn’t capable, but because his older brother had left him. And the loneliness was because, from now on, apart from possibly remembering this big brother before him, he might end up living all alone.

The problem was, he was just a nine-year-old boy. A nine-year-old child could easily feel fear due to sadness and loneliness, a hint of desolation even flickering in his eyes.

However, Wang Zhan naturally saw all of this. He too had gone through this at the same age. In fact, if Wang Zhan remembered correctly, when he was nine, he was constantly bullied, and it was his sister and mother who would eagerly stand up for him and demand justice. Because of this, he hadn’t felt lonely.

Therefore, even as a mere stranger, now that the little boy had come into his view and was deserving of comfort, Wang Zhan gently patted Three Seven’s shoulder and offered a faint smile to the boy, whose spirits were suddenly a bit low.

"He wasn’t a god; he was a person, just like us. In other words, when you reach that level in the future, you might be able to do even more than he did. Besides, who said your brother is definitely dead?"

Unexpectedly, the boy’s eyes immediately flashed with excitement.

"Do you mean my brother... he’s not actually dead?"

Wang Zhan explained, weaving a well-intentioned lie. "Death, for anyone, is really just a completely different journey. The reason we fear death is because of the unknown. But don’t you think the power of a Martial Artist is, in itself, a path toward that unknown? Perhaps your brother is watching you right now, cheering you on..."

The unknown, huh? Wang Zhan thought. That place no one has ever reached, that no one has ever touched. Perhaps it’s as splendid and bustling as this world, just separated by the distance between life and death. After all, who could be certain that when a person dies, they are truly and utterly gone? Or that even the faint sense of presence they had in this world would vanish without a trace? Otherwise, why would Wang Zhan have those two neurotic, yet clearly resurrected, subordinates who followed his commands? This could only prove one thing: on the path of martial arts, the unknown would always far outweigh the known. At least, it wasn’t something Wang Zhan could currently find and understand, much like a complex math problem that was beyond the current curriculum.

Of course, all of this was merely Wang Zhan’s speculation. And his intention, essentially, was only to help this child quickly escape from his world of loneliness, sadness, and wavering uncertainty. Otherwise, that intense sense of loss would, sooner or later, like a demon, drag the little boy standing on the edge of a swamp down into its depths, leaving him unable to struggle free.

Clearly, his intention had succeeded!

Almost in an instant, a glimmer of hope and longing surged in the little boy’s heart. Although his brother was indeed dead, and he had watched with his own eyes as he struggled painfully before leaving this world, just as Wang Zhan had said, since the Martial Arts Path itself was an unknown journey, who could be certain what lay ahead on it? Maybe, if he just kept striving, constantly striving, with his brother watching over him, he could see him again in the future?

So, the little boy quickly pushed aside his sadness. A light of yearning began to shimmer in his eyes, and he nodded firmly at Wang Zhan.

"Yes! I’ll definitely work hard!"

Wang Zhan chuckled, a carefree smile on his face.

The truth was, no matter what, the little boy wouldn’t be able to grasp the concept of life and death that existed in Wang Zhan’s mind at this stage. So, if he were to suddenly realize that what Wang Zhan had said was just a little lie... then, in an instant, the little boy’s world would shatter. He would doubt. He would refuse. He would struggle. But once he truly awakened to it all, this part of his journey would become another rich experience in his life, transforming into the distant aspiration he yearned for. However, as far as Wang Zhan was concerned, let him walk his own path. After all, everyone’s Martial Arts Path should be a uniquely brilliant one.

And so, at that very moment, a flicker of enlightenment sparked in Wang Zhan’s mind, a thoughtful expression on his face. That insight pertained to martial arts, to brilliance, to a hundred flowers blooming, to a riot of colors... And that, he realized, should be the Martial Arts Path Wang Zhan aspired to!

But while these two were chatting and laughing, the Old Man, their Ancestor Uncle, who had been neglected beside them for quite some time, finally couldn’t bear it any longer. He suddenly wailed, his face filled with indignation. He sounded even more like a petulant child than the nine-year-old before him, erupting in fury.

"What on earth are you two talking about? What help? What now and later? And Wang Zhan, you’re an hour late! Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?"

Towards the end, the Old Man’s voice couldn’t help but rise a few notches. The thing was, the Old Man felt incredibly wronged!

One should know, to maintain his image as an expert in front of Wang Zhan, he had once again dipped into his money for funeral expenses to recover, which was how he’d managed to regain about fifty percent of his strength! But this little rascal Wang Zhan... he was really something else! Not only did he stand him up, but even when he, the Old Man, was standing right in front of him, Wang Zhan had the audacity to ignore him? He’d even pay attention to that tiny little brat but wouldn’t deign to exchange a few words with his own Ancestor Uncle, who was clearly much closer to him! This was utterly unbearable! If an ordinary uncle couldn’t stand it, how could an Ancestor Uncle like him possibly endure it? It was intolerable! So much so that the Old Man was on the verge of thinking: This wretched boy! He’s not to be kept, not to be loved, not to be approached! When I get back, I’ll tell that girl, Ying Ying, to break up with him immediately! What’s the use of keeping a fellow who shows no respect for elders or care for the young? For a midnight snack?

Fortunately, just as the Old Man was on the verge of going berserk, Wang Zhan quickly feigned an expression of just having noticed his Ancestor Uncle. He immediately pleaded for forgiveness, "Huh? Ancestor Uncle, when did you arrive? I thought you’d gone looking for me! I’m so sorry, I’m late. It’s all my fault, all my fault..."

Then, Wang Zhan gave a wry smile and said, "Sigh, I was boasting a bit too much earlier. I originally thought I could fully recover in an hour, but it ended up taking two hours just to get back to about seventy or eighty percent. Ancestor Uncle, you’re indeed much more formidable!"

PFFT... HA...

The moment Wang Zhan finished speaking, the Old Man almost burst out laughing. He wanted to mock the boy before him for not knowing his own limits. Without a good dose of reality from the world, he really thinks he’s some once-in-a-millennium prodigy! However, he then noticed the little boy still standing beside them. It was one thing for two cunning individuals, full of ill-intent, to mock and dig at each other, but what if they ended up corrupting the future of the Federation? What then?

Therefore, he quickly changed his tune and said with great earnestness, as if completely forgetting his earlier, barely suppressed expression and the mockery that had filled his eyes, he spoke as though nothing was amiss. "It’s fine, it’s fine! Young people, well, they sometimes can’t quite gauge their own strength and tend to exaggerate. Just make sure you don’t stand this old man up again next time, or I definitely won’t let you off easy!"

The thing was, after he finished speaking, a thought suddenly struck him. Huh? Something’s not right here... Earlier, this lad was clearly discussing me with that little brat. Although I couldn’t quite make it out clearly... they were definitely discussing me!

And so, at that moment, the Old Man nearly burned with anger, his gaze turning unfriendly. You little rascal! Daring to scheme against your own Ancestor Uncle, are you? Believe it or not, I’ll go back and tell that girl Ying Ying to make you kneel on a washboard! This is outrageous! Utterly outrageous! 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

But Wang Zhan was an incredibly cunning fellow. Seeing the look in the Old Man’s eyes, how could he not understand? This Old Man had clearly, under his own coaxing, suddenly snapped out of his ’senile’ state and regained his wits. He was about to settle scores!

Therefore, with lightning speed, before the Old Man could even begin to flare up, Wang Zhan immediately nodded repeatedly in agreement, his face a mask of regret and sincerity. "Yes, yes, yes! Absolutely! I’ll be sure to pay attention next time, absolutely! One truly shouldn’t speak without thinking; it’s vital to have a clear understanding of oneself! And Ancestor Uncle, your insight is truly like a torch! You saw my biggest flaw at a glance! I’m ashamed, truly ashamed! It was I who had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai, failing to appreciate Ancestor Uncle’s magnificent bearing..."

To make his expression even more convincing, Wang Zhan put on a look of extreme vexation, as if he were remorseful down to his very core.

The Old Man was utterly choked up. What could he do? Admit in front of that little brat that this fellow had fooled him, making him look like he was senile?

Before he even finished the thought, the Old Man vigorously shook his head internally. Nonsense! Who was he? He was a renowned, immensely powerful, and highly prestigious Martial Emperor—wise and valiant! How could he possibly have fallen for this boy’s vile trick? And nearly lose all face? Who was it that wanted to ruin his lifelong reputation? Hmph. It was simply a heinous crime! Detestable, hateful, despicable! Unpardonable!