Chapter 348: Chapter 74: Finding the Princess_5
"But how can I let those damned bastards go unpunished?" What he didn’t admit was that the evil power of the Sword of Hades was not only corroding his soul but also hampering the growth of his skills. Although his True Qi had progressed rapidly over the past year, every time he tried to break through to the ninth and highest realm of True Qi, some unknown evil stopped him. Without reaching the ninth realm, it was hard for his True Qi to make a qualitative leap. He didn’t want to use the Sword of Hades anymore, but whenever he faced danger, it was his most effective weapon. The first three moves of the Sword of Hades were practically invincible. Up till now, no one had survived under its blade, other than the cat woman who had initially escaped. In order to achieve his goal of eradicating evil, Ah Dai used the Sword of Hades over and over again. Countless people died under its prevailed evil aura. As the Sword of Hades devoured more souls, the backlash of its evil power grew stronger. Frequently, Ah Dai would feel inexplicable antipathy, as if everyone in the world deserved death, with an unprovoked murderous intention rising in his heart. Were it not for the innate benevolence deep inside him and the Holy Power of his True Qi, he probably would have already become a true killer demon. Yan Shi shook his head and said, "Brother, though those people deserve to die, I suggest you refrain from using the Sword of Hades in the future. Otherwise, if there’s a moment you can’t control yourself, the first ones you may kill could possibly be the ones closest to you - us."
Ah Dai trembled, looking blankly at Yan Shi. He clearly knew that Yan Shi wasn’t exaggerating, it was all too possible. Cold sweat trickled down as Ah Dai felt his mind becoming much clearer. Taking a deep breath, Ah Dai said, "Big brother, I’m going to practice in my room. Only by breaking through the final realm of True Qi, can I possibly control the Sword of Hades." After stating this, Ah Dai decisively left Yan Shi’s room and entered the VIP room on the farthest side.
Watching Ah Dai leave, Yan Shi sighed helplessly, and said to Yan Li, "We should start practicing too. I hope Ah Dai can control himself."
Yan Li said, "Big brother, is Ah Dai’s situation really as serious as you say?"
With a somber nod, Yan Shi said, "It’s even more serious than I described. Haven’t you noticed? In recent times, whenever Ah Dai kills, he transforms into another person, resembling a merciless demon. Even when the opponents are clearly not that strong, he still uses the Sword of Hades, murdering them brutally. Don’t those withered corpses disgust you? But Ah Dai seems unaffected. Seeing Ah Dai turn into this, it pains my heart. If I knew it would come to this, I would have stopped him from agreeing to the Elf Queen. Saving the elves is indeed important, but if the good-natured Ah Dai turns into a demon, it would be even more terrifying. Alas, Ah Dai holds an even greater place in my heart than the elves! You should remember Prophet Pu Lin’s entrustment to us, we absolutely can’t let him continue like this."
Feeling the deep concern of his elder brother, Yan Li clenched his teeth and asked, "Big brother, what if one day Ah Dai really can’t control himself?"
Yan Shi was greatly shaken, looking at Yan Li. The brothers stood there shivering, both understanding the answer without wanting to accept it. In a struggling voice, Yan Shi said, "I hope that day never comes. From today onwards, we must do our best to prevent Ah Dai from using the Sword of Hades. It’s our own fault that our skills are too weak. If we could help him shoulder some of it, things might be much better now. Ah Li, we need to step up our cultivation."
Upon entering his room, Ah Dai sat cross-legged on the bed. He didn’t immediately start practicing, but silently recalled Yan Shi’s words. A chill gripped him and he shivered. Ah Dai gently touched the Sword of Hades beneath his chest. Why? Why do you give me such formidable strength, but also bring me such incredible trouble? You are affecting my will. Would I really become a demon in the future? No, no, I don’t want to become a demon, I’m Ah Dai. I used to be so kind-hearted. However, ever since Bing died, I have change, become more bloodthirsty. I can’t continue like this.
