True Solution of the Sword Dao
Chapter 276: Volume 4, - 264, Rupture 2

Chapter 276: Volume 4, Chapter 264, Rupture 2

Like Yuhua, such powerful figures that appeared in the Sword Canon Space could start to cultivate and progress on their own, recovering from their sealed state. Thus, they could also advance in the Sword Canon Space.

Yuan Yicheng and Jin Yi were originally fighters on the verge of breakthroughs, and with their exceptional talents, they had made significant progress from resurrection up until now. Especially Yuan Yicheng, who initially was not as good as Jin Yi, had now reached ’B’ level, serving as an example. He mainly focused on the Heavenly Net Bright Moon Sword from the Siyue Sword Sect and progressed much faster than Lin Fei, given that he was already on the verge of breaking through to the next realm. Reaching ’B’ level was justified.

As for Jin Yi, even Lin Fei was unclear about her progress. Just a few days after her revival, her aura began to darken. Though Lin Fei could have ordered her to enter the testing space for assessment, it was unnecessary.

The strength progression of these fighters was extremely fast and unstable. It was possible that the next moment they would be at a different tier. It was better to gain complete control after reaching a limit. Moreover, the most important aspect was that powerful warriors held great dignity. Lin Fei did not like giving such casual orders. He had more respect for them.

"Each of you report your location," Lin Fei said indifferently.

"I’m on a flight back to the country," Yuan Yicheng reported.

"Capital City Library," was Jin Yi’s location, where she had gone immediately to familiarize herself with this world as quickly as possible.

Lin Fei felt a tinge of regret internally; capable fighters were indeed too few. Like the warriors of the Crimson Hand, although they could be utilized, now that there existed a way to sever the connection with the True Force seeds, these dependent relationships were becoming unstable. Of course, the likelihood of betrayal from fighters such as those from the Crimson Hand was very low; they wouldn’t forsake True Force, especially since they relied on it to sustain their lives. But for other fighters whose time had far from come, their situations seemed unpredictable. Once exposed, these people were not like ordinary humans; their integration with the True Force seeds had not yet reached a vital connection. Most other powers in their bodies were still within the Dream Eater category. Therefore, if the seeds were decisively removed, it would only result in grave injury, not death. Thus, they were not reliable assets in combat. Moreover, he did not want to expose the secret of the True Force seeds so soon.

"Threats must be eradicated!"

Being able to advance his cultivation level quickly now was chiefly due to the power of the Divine Artifact’s True Force seeds. If this pathway were severed, catching up quickly with those ageless beings from the Inner World would probably have to rely on time. But what Lin Fei lacked most now was time. Not only was Aisaha powerful by himself, but a massive top-level force also stood behind him—the Holy See. If Lin Fei wasn’t wrong, facing Aisaha meant facing the entire Knight Order, confronting the Holy See’s tribunal, which was equivalent to facing the entire Holy See. Given such a potentially formidable enemy, it was best to prepare in advance.

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Capital City Underground Research Institute

"What is the condition?" an old man with white hair, dressed in a white lab coat, asked as he stood with his hands behind his back beside a hospital bed.

Several medical staff, both men and women, stood next to him. Most of them were quite aged, none appeared to be under thirty.

"It’s very bad," a female doctor with glasses responded gravely.

"Eighty percent of Xiuya’s muscles are of a rupture-type injury. Both his right hand and left leg have sustained comminuted fractures, and the most severe issue is that a period of severe ischemia has caused thirty percent of his body functions to become disordered and weakened. Insufficient brain blood supply has already begun causing partial brain cell death. Despite our post-rescue efforts, the lengthy prior brain ischemia cannot be reversed."

"So it’s very likely that..." the old man’s face grew heavy.

The female doctor nodded, "Xiuya might never wake up again."

"So, what does the higher-up want now, Du Lao?" asked a middle-aged male doctor nearby.

The old man didn’t immediately answer, only sighed. Looking at Xiuya lying on the hospital bed, wrapped in white bandages, this once top-level fighter, and one of the Five Stars, had fallen to such a plight.

"It’s hard to believe, we from the Banners had schemed until the end, only to obtain this result. Higher-ups? What higher-ups are left!" Du Lao said helplessly, "The Five Stars are the pillars of the Hua Nation. The situation is extremely serious; other forces are silently watching our status. If we show any sign of weakness, or if Xiuya’s condition is leaked, the consequences are unimaginable."

"A-level... is truly too difficult..." he shook his head, then turned and walked out of the hospital room.

The others also exchanged helpless looks, all too aware that winter was about to arrive at the Hua Nation army headquarters.

"The superiors mean that once Lu Xiuya’s condition is confirmed..." a male doctor trailed off, his expression dimming.

"That they will stop her treatment, right?" a female doctor with glasses sighed. "Maintaining a B-level strong person’s life without deterioration requires too much resources; it’s no wonder the superiors would decide this way."

"So what now...?" asked another medical staff member nearby.

"Let’s withdraw," the female doctor gestured with her hand and, with a somber face, turned to walk out of the hospital room.

The remaining medical personnel exchanged looks.

"Team leader?" Three people all looked at one of the male doctors.

"She’s not dead yet! Keep up the basic treatment!" the male doctor exclaimed, unable to bear it any longer. "I’ll cover any shortfall!"

"It won’t work! The superiors’ intention is to confirm her death as soon as possible because a B-level strong person’s corpse still has... it has significant research value..." a female medical staff member spoke softly, her voice slipping under the glare of the angry male doctor.

"You all!" the male doctor said, his face showing discomfort as he pointed at the other two. "You are committing murder! She’s not dead yet! She’s a hero who has contributed to our country!"

"Hero, what hero!?" A cold female voice came from outside the hospital room, followed by a tall and shapely female military officer who walked in.

"While she served our nation, she also enjoyed the corresponding powers we provided! There’s nothing heroic about that! As a citizen of the Hua Nation, it’s only right for her to offer one last contribution to her motherland in death," the female officer said indifferently.

"Let her die naturally as soon as possible. The memorial service is already prepared for tomorrow," the female officer ordered nonchalantly, then she walked out of the hospital room. "This is a critical period; do not dwell on personal emotions. National interests must take precedence." The door clicked shut.

The male doctor stood staring blankly at Lu Xiuya on the hospital bed.

After a long while, he finally spoke.

"Lady Lu Xiuya, do you have any friends or family left?"

"No more, her family passed away over ten years ago, and all of her friends died in that exploration," another medical staff member answered cautiously.

The male doctor sighed. "If... if there’s no way to save her, we should at least allow her to depart with dignity! Use skin repair technology. Completely restore her original facial skin."

"But... this expense is really..." another staff member hesitated.

"I’ll pay for it!" the male doctor said loudly.

"Alright." Two medical staff members nodded. "The damage to the skin isn’t severe, as we’ve done a comprehensive repair once before. Now we just need to add some parts. It will take about twenty minutes to set up the automatic system."

"Go and prepare," the male doctor gestured with his hand. "Let me have some quiet time alone with her."

Two medical staff exchanged glances and silently withdrew.

With a click, the door closed.

The sound of footsteps slowly faded.

The male doctor’s complexion changed slightly. His eyes, filled with a voracious hunger, stared at Lu Xiuya on the hospital bed. His breathing became heavy.

"Lady Xiuya..." he gasped, leaning gently beside the bed, swallowing his saliva. His gaze greedily fixated on Lu Xiuya’s face.

Though severely injured, unconscious, and on the brink of death, Lu Xiuya’s body was wrapped entirely in white bandages, with only her side face revealing her original unharmed beauty. At this moment, Lu Xiuya’s beautiful side face exhibited an unprecedented softness and helpless allure.

Her hair scattered over the hospital bed, making her appear extremely pitiful and pale.

"Lady Xiuya... you now belong to me! Only to me, Xu Shiyang! I never dared imagine such a day would come!" The male doctor’s face flushed as he gently lifted the blanket covering Lu Xiuya, revealing her full curves.

"You are mine! All of you is mine!!!" Xu Shiyang roared softly, pressing down on her.

Hiss!!

A speck of black suddenly lit up.

Lu Xiuya’s eyes opened instantly.

Wuu!! Wuuu!!!

The piercing sound of an alarm immediately went off.

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Lin Fei opened the car door and stepped out of the taxi.

A small shop on the street was broadcasting the news.

"Urgent notice, a death row fugitive has escaped into the Capital City ten minutes ago, this person is extremely dangerous, aged around twenty..."

Lin Fei’s heart suddenly stirred, and he turned to look.

Next to the news anchor was a clear photo of a woman’s face.

Suddenly, Lin Fei stopped in his tracks.

"Lu Xiuya?" He paused, slightly stunned.

Two blocks away

A young woman wrapped in a black coat staggered along the street edge.

Her vision was getting blurrier. Lu Xiuya knew she could not hold on much longer. Despite being a Level B fighter with strong vitality, with such severe injuries, there was nothing she could do. She had nearly exhausted all her strength when she emerged from the Abyss, and this desperate burst was her last struggle.

Severe, ripping pain continuously assaulted her nerves and sanity.

"So tired..." a voice echoed continuously in her heart.

"So tired..." I just want to lie down and rest for a while.

Everything around her became blurry, as if she was the only person in the whole world, lonely, tired.

Numerous past memories surged in waves.

There were memories of Bing Luo, of Gao Ge, but more were of her father, mother, sister, and brother. The images of them rapidly aged from youth to old age before her eyes.

"Xiuya."

"Sister Xiuya."

"Lady Xiuya!"

"Little Xiuya is so good!"

Her father’s indulgent voice echoed in her ears.

"Our Xiuya is the cutest." That was her mother’s gentle voice. Before her eyes seemed to appear her familiar, warm smile.

Lu Xiuya reached out hesitantly, trying to touch, but grasped only air.

"Dad... Mom..." she weakly called out, her voice hoarse. The aftermath of the battle had completely torn her vocal cords.

Suddenly, a pair of black shoes appeared in her view.

She looked up, startled.

Lin Feipeng stood calmly before her, smiling as he looked at her.

"Need help?" he said softly.

Their gazes met. It felt as if time had frozen at that moment. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)