Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 973 - 973 5 The Great Qin Emperor 2 in 1

Chapter 973: Chapter 5 The Great Qin Emperor [2 in 1] Chapter 973: Chapter 5 The Great Qin Emperor [2 in 1] Dong Xiaoyan was gathering her concentration when she heard that Feng Yin had even more murderous aura than herself, she immediately said, “Thank you for your hard work, Official Shi.”

Official Shi nodded, a rare smile appearing on his face.

Humph, the little girl was so quick to thank on behalf of others, his confidence which was already at eighty or ninety percent surety, increased by another percent, now almost a sure bet.

However, Feng Yin felt a sudden chill in his heart, always feeling that this remark from the other party seemed to have some other implication. What could it mean?

My murderous aura is more intense than that of Dong Xiaoyan?

Could it be that this old man has noticed that I’m a Heavenly Judge assassin?

“Official Shi, is there a difference between murderous aura, resentment, and the killing intent from slaughter?” Feng Yin asked, seemingly casually.

“Murderous aura is murderous aura, resentment is resentment, and killing intent is killing intent,” Official Shi explained while continuing his practice.

“The killing intent from slaughter, you all understand, so I won’t explain that; but murderous aura and resentment, they are different. Though both stem from killing, they are not the same thing,” Official Shi considered, then said.

Official Shi explained further, “Killing intent is the aura that arises when you wish to kill someone, from the intent in your heart. Murderous aura is what remains after you’ve killed someone, solidifying in one’s fate, affecting the spiritual platform, and can be detected by others. However, resentment is the lingering spite from the people you have killed, creating an ominous karmic influence that envelops you; resentment can be dispersed, but murderous aura cannot.”

“So you see, killing intent targets living beings. Murderous aura is inherent to the one who has killed; whereas resentment involves the specters of the dead, do you understand?”

“I understand somewhat.”

“For example, a person with a pure heart will naturally disperse resentment; it cannot get close to him. If one’s actions in life are without guilt before heaven and earth, even if they kill, they do so with a selfless heart. Such a person, how could minor ghostly resentment affect him?”

“It’s recorded in ancient texts that where resentment abounds, vengeful spirits are likely to appear; but a person with strong murderous aura will suffer from bad luck, which is a different concept.”

Official Shi elaborated, “For instance, we all know of vengeful spirits, but have you ever heard of spirits of murderous aura? No, right?”

Feng Yin finally completely understood.

So that’s how it is.

He couldn’t help but recall a horror movie he’d seen in a past life; no wonder it was called ‘The Grudge’ and not ‘The Curse’.

So that’s how it is.

(I see many readers are puzzled over this issue, so I’m explaining it specially here. It’s not that you are being picky, but I feel that I’m quite knowledgeable, and can also add to the word count… um… yes, that’s right.)

“Thank you, senior, for clarifying my doubts.”

Feng Yin sat cross-legged, sincerely saying, “Thank you for your effort, for your guidance and enlightenment.”

“Young Master Dong, you’re too polite. With your fate and fortunes, these things are not worth worrying about, and my part is merely icing on the cake. It’s hardly a matter of helping.”

Official Shi looked at Feng Yin’s face and continued slowly, “Young Master Dong, you may be troubled by karma from killing, but your heroic and tender nature has already mitigated much of your murderous aura. Especially since you have accrued much merit, you will surely have your reward in the future.”

Feng Yin looked deeply into the eyes of the old eunuch and said, “We cultivators practice martial arts to strengthen our bodies and pursue the Great Dao. Besides this, we should also harbor a heart for saving the world, assisting those in danger and relieving distress, and ridding ourselves of unfairness. Otherwise, if one’s life is filled with nothing but killing, would that not be straying from the superior path? Take Yan Yan, for instance, her heavy burden of killing is merely due to carrying out duties, acts of benevolence, the entanglements of karma… whether it is villainy or virtue, the world will naturally discern.”

“Even when it comes to taking lives, there is a distinction in worth; there is a heavenly will that governs all. I do not seek future blessings, all I wish for is a clear conscience, nothing more.”

Official Shi’s white eyebrows lifted, feeling that he had much to say but could not express it. However, he had already made up his mind, and so he said, “Yes, the amount of karmic murderous aura on Miss Yan is far less than the killings she has committed. That must be the reason!”

Feng Yin then said, “Being tinged with the blood of slaughter, one inevitably carries murderous aura, but as long as one’s heart remains just and correct, what is there to fear from storms and rain?”

Official Shi murmured in agreement, “A just and correct heart, what is there to fear from storms and rain… well said, well said indeed.”

In a soft voice, he continued, “However, one should still reduce the influence of murderous aura whenever possible. Meritorious deeds are indeed recognized by heaven and earth, but merits are merits, and karmic deeds are karmic deeds. Even the greatest merits can hardly cover up an overwhelming amount of killing; they are separate matters… When the great cosmic calamity comes, merits will indeed lessen the severity of the calamity, but they cannot fend off the intrusion of inner demons. This one must be clear about, and not take lightly.”

Feng Yin was silent for a moment before saying in a solemn voice, “I will heed Official Shi’s teachings, his profound words, and will never forget them.”

Official Shi applied more force to his cultivation, continuing to absorb the murderous aura, as a continuous stream of black vapor visibly released from the bodies of Feng Yin and Dong Xiaoyan, and he absorbed it little by little.

He whispered again, “In this life, my cultivation has reached its limits and I cannot progress further; it is fated that I will not face the cosmic calamity. Therefore, before my days end, I am willing… to make the path ahead for you, the younger generation, smoother, more even.”

“In the event that something happens and you two manage to withstand the cosmic calamity, and transcend the mundane world, my efforts will not have been in vain.”

“… Perhaps it will even absolve me of the sins of my life and the responsibilities of my death.”

After saying so much, Official Shi fell silent and continued to fully absorb the karmic murderous aura.

After a long time, everything was finally completed, and a great task was accomplished.

Even though he had absorbed the murderous aura from the two of them, the gloomy air around Official Shi became even more somber.

Official Shi gently withdrew his hand, with a trace of the gloomy black vapor still lingering on his fingertips, twisting around his fingers for a moment before disappearing; yet the atmosphere in the room took on an added chill.