Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 452 - 452 438 The Hardest to Understand is Yourself

Chapter 452: Chapter 438: The Hardest to Understand is Yourself Chapter 452: Chapter 438: The Hardest to Understand is Yourself Ye Chen walked Guo Yuyun back to her courtyard before reluctantly leaving.

He had quite a distance to go to reach his own courtyard, and the path was shrouded in darkness.

The Red Demonic Spirit suddenly let out a long sigh.

“Why the sigh? The Mutant Winged Dragon won’t kill you,” Ye Chen said reflectively.

“I’m beginning to think that girl was right,” the Red Demonic Spirit replied.

“What did she say that was right?” Ye Chen asked curiously.

“Whether two compatible people can be together depends not on how much they loved each other in the past but how long they have spent together.”

“Heh, any profound insights?”

“I’ve noticed that you’ve developed feelings for her.”

“You’re joking, you must be drunk.”

“Really? But I feel like I’m at my most sober now. Whether you have feelings for her, you know best,” said the Red Demonic Spirit, continuing, “She’s beautiful, most people would be smitten at first sight. If you’re not, I can understand. Perhaps she usually doesn’t stand out, acting all crazy and whatnot, but she’s quite attractive when she gets serious.”

Ye Chen scoffed but didn’t deny it. Indeed, there is something compelling about someone being serious.

“You weren’t bewitched by her, were you?” Ye Chen asked the Red Demonic Spirit.

The Red Demonic Spirit also chuckled, “What’s the use even if I am? Her heart lies with you.”

“Heh, admitting it, are you? I can play matchmaker.”

“We’re talking about you right now.”

“There’s nothing interesting about me.”

“You’re running away because you feel guilty, you dare not have feelings because of your guilt.”

“Guilty? I’m not guilty of anything!” Ye Chen said coldly.

“Because of Ling’er, you think you’re in love with Ling’er; Ling’er hasn’t been dead long, you’re afraid, because you believe it would be unfair to her.”

“How can that be.” Ye Chen was not so adamant.

“Heh, you can’t fool me. Maybe you could fool others, but with me, who’s known you so intimately… I know what you’re thinking.”

“I certainly haven’t been with you that intimately, and I don’t plan on it. Once this matter is settled, we’ll part ways for good.”

“Let’s get back to your problem,” said the Red Demonic Spirit, knowing Ye Chen was avoiding the issue.

“I don’t have a problem. You’re just overthinking things.”

“Madmen never recognize their own madness.”

“What are you trying to say?”

“Indeed, you’re running away. What she said is true.”

“Heh, I never expected you and her to agree on something.”

The Red Demonic Spirit laughed, “We’re not enemies. If she says something that’s true, of course I agree. You’re running away, you’re avoiding facing the guilt in your heart.”

“Here we go again, you’re criticising me.”

“I dare not, but your desire to find a place where nobody knows you – isn’t that a sign you’re running away?”

“I just casually said that, it doesn’t represent my true thoughts.”

“Fine, then why won’t you give yourself a chance, allow her to get closer to you?”

“Haven’t I already said it! There’s a barrier, a distance between us. We’re not from the same world.”

“Excuses, pure excuses. You looked at her with such affection tonight,” said the Red Demonic Spirit.

“I was affectionate tonight? You’re exaggerating,” Ye Chen scoffed.

“Heh, there’s no use denying it. I can’t reach your heart, and it’s a pity we don’t have a Heart Stone. With a Heart Stone, we could reveal your true feelings.”

“Actually, I wish I could see my own heart too, figure out what it’s really like.”

“Some of what that girl said does make sense. I’m beginning to doubt that anything lasts forever.”

“It seems she’s made a big impression on you.”

“I wouldn’t go that far, but it has made me think from a different perspective.”

“You two should talk more, who knows, it might just help you get over Feng Niang.”

“A big issue with people is lack of communication. Effective communication takes time. Two lovers need to communicate well and frequently, and time is what it needs. Between you two, it’s just a matter of time,” the Red Demonic Spirit confidently said.

“According to your logic, I could just pick up any passable girl on the street, spend a long time with her, and then we could have children.”

“That’s not what I meant. Of course, there’s a chance it might work. The problem is whether the girl would be willing. Maybe she already has someone in her heart.”

“Heh, everything you say seems to make sense.”

The Red Demonic Spirit continued, “What I’m trying to say is that the girl likes you from the bottom of her heart. She’s willing to give you time, to bear with your shortcomings, and she loves you so genuinely that she’s ready to give you her all. This is special. You can’t just find a girl like her on any random street.”

Ye Chen forced a laugh, stepping on uneven protruding stones on the ground.

“Why do I say you are lacking time? Your real obstacle isn’t within reality, but within your heart. Sooner or later, you have to come out of it. I understand that it takes time to process and that you also need to be willing to break free. However, all I see now is someone consumed by worldly affairs,” said the Red Demonic Spirit.

“I really didn’t expect you to have analysed me so deeply.”

“Admit it. Admit that I have hit the nail on the head about your inner conflicts, pinpointed your weakness.”

“If you don’t even believe my words, what else can I say? You stubbornly think you are right, why should I go through the trouble to convince you when you might just consider everything I say as an excuse?”

“Ha, it has always been the case with those who refuse to face reality. There’s no way, absolutely no way, to wake up someone who’s pretending to sleep,” the Red Demonic Spirit said.

Ye Chen let out a faint smile.

“How about I analyse for you what you’re really thinking? You don’t have to agree with me.”

“What great insights do you have?”

“You started by falling in love with Yu Qing. However, after a series of incidents, you had to leave the Central Plains. But deep inside, you’ve always had feelings for Yu Qing. You can’t let her go, and you still hope for a chance to return and find her.”

You then entered the Wastelands and met Ling’er. At first, you were resistant. You kept telling yourself that the person you truly loved was Yu Qing, and you did not want to accept someone new, even when Ling’er cared so deeply for you at that time.

You hesitated, but deep down you felt guilty. It wasn’t until Ling’er passed away that you realized you had unknowingly fallen for her. But by then, Ling’er was gone. You felt remorse and regret.

Now, you probably think that you deeply love Ling’er just like how you first loved Yu Qing. You don’t want to accept anyone new, just like how you are now, rejecting Yu Yun.”

Ye Chen’s face hardened slowly and he said, “Why do you enjoy prying into other people’s personal matters so much? Are you a peeping tom?”

“Whether I am a peeping tom doesn’t matter. What matters is that I have seen your journey, which grants me the right to speak.”

‘Heh, why don’t you spend more time concerning yourself with Feng Niang?”

“Getting impatient, aren’t we!”

“I’m not impatient.”

“You don’t have to bring up Feng Niang just to make me miserable,” the Red Demonic Spirit continued. “Ling’er is a perfect example. Would you want to see Yu Yun end up like her, filled with regret afterwards?”

Ye Chen angrily retorted, “What has that girl done for you to be advocating for her so ardently?”

“What has she done for me? Don’t you know?” the Red Demonic Spirit asked, laughing.

“Of course, I don’t. Who knows whether you sneak out when I’m asleep?”

“You’re becoming more and more unreasonable.”

“Heh, I’m unreasonable, sure. Otherwise, why would you start advocating for Yu Yun all of a sudden?”

The Red Demonic Spirit let out a cold laugh hearing this, followed by a long sigh, “Ling’er is gone, and your first love is married. Accept reality. Don’t wait until it’s too late to have regrets. Give others a chance, and in doing so, give yourself a chance.”

“Then why don’t you give yourself a chance instead of constantly pining over Feng Niang?”

“Go on, keep prodding. I’m not as hot-tempered as before, and I understand why you’re so upset. Face your present instead of clinging onto the past. Don’t come back here to nurse your wounds later.”

That night, Ye Chen thought about many things – more than he had ever contemplated in the past eighteen years.

He had no idea why it had come to this. Was he really running away from his past?

As he tossed and turned, his mind kept going back to the Red Demonic Spirit’s words, each point hitting close to home.

Damn it, was that really the case?

With the big battle right around the corner and his life hanging in the balance, why was he thinking about all these things? That damn Red Demonic Spirit was so annoying. He couldn’t be around him for too long, lest all his secrets be revealed.

His internal conflict began to take root.

In the pitch-dark outskirts of the city.

The Mutant Winged Dragon found Slaughter Saint, Mitra Monk, and Jing Po.

The Mutant Winged Dragon asked, “What do you think will happen tomorrow?”

Slaughter Saint replied, “They will do everything they can to protect their defense system.”

Mitra Monk said, “They won’t let their leader approach with the Dragon Slayer Sword.”

Jing Po snorted coldly, “They won’t be able to hold up against our Dragon Slayer Sword.”

“They might think of other ways.”

“Other ways? Do you really think they’re immortals? How can they come up with another method capable of resisting the Dragon Slayer Sword within a few days? Unlikely. Martial arts proficiency is something accumulated over decades.”

The Mutant Winged Dragon was more concerned about the preparations. He asked, “Are we ready?”

“Yes, mostly. It definitely won’t interfere with our attack tomorrow morning.”

The Mutant Winged Dragon then gave a slight nod and said, “I will leave these matters to you and Mitra Monk.”

Mitra Monk acknowledged his instruction with a nod.