I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World

Chapter 307: Stop Killing with Killing

Sixty years later, Han Zheng found the Martial World of Southern Mountain increasingly incomprehensible.

During his time there, the Martial World wasn't filled with so many strange young people.

He would not even mention the oddity that is Han Zheng.

As for Su Wuming, with a Broken Army Fate Chart and so much misfortune, Han Zheng simply couldn't understand him.

And then there was the young monk before him, born with a Blood Slaughter Seven Killings Fate, yet he had chosen to enter the Buddhist realm and learn a plethora of Buddhist Laws, which also left Han Zheng confounded.

Contemplating Yan Xuankong's words, Han Zheng thought carefully and asked, "Does Master Lian Sheng have to kill whenever he takes action? Unable to suppress his own killing intent?"

Lian Sheng laughed and said, "Almost, before entering the Great Compassion Temple, I was just an ordinary scholar, not a practitioner of Martial Arts.

But because my family had some fortunes, we were targeted by the local tyrants, which led to the death of my parents.

That was the first time I witnessed someone being murdered in front of me, and it was my own relatives, filling my heart completely with killing intent.

I believe I killed more than two hundred people of the tyrant's family that time, not sparing even the women and children. Truly, it's a sin."

Sighing, Lian Sheng spoke of sin, but his face still wore a smile, clearly feeling no remorse for his deeds.

Born with a Blood Slaughter Seven Killings Fate, Lian Sheng was naturally indifferent to life.

For him, killing was no different from eating and drinking.

A normal person does not consider eating a sin, and neither does Lian Sheng consider killing one.

"That was the first time I killed, and the first time I killed so many. My mind was clouded by killing intent, and I was barely conscious.

Fortunately, my master took me in and made me his disciple, allowing me to practice in the Great Compassion Temple up until now.

This time, I left the Great Compassion Temple because my master said I must experience the Martial World to test if my cultivation has been effective.

If I can only suppress my killing intent within the temple, facing the ancient Buddha and lamplight, then my cultivation is useless.

In that case, the temple is but a cage; I need to be able to suppress my killing intent even when I am outside of it.

Another reason is that my master said that after closing the temple for sixty years, it's time to see what the current Martial World is like.

Therefore, I came here."

Looking past the astonishing killing intent and his indifferent nature towards life, Lian Sheng was actually quite a naive person.

Having just met Han Zheng and the others, he openly shared his journey and intentions, seemingly without any schemes or ulterior motives.

"Has Master Lian Sheng's cultivation reached the requirement now?"

Han Zheng asked, a bit curious.

With a sigh, Lian Sheng shook his head and said, "My cultivation is still insufficient.

Just now, when killing the Connected Mountains Seven Fiends, I even felt it was not enough, to the point where I lamented why they were not the Connected Mountains Seventy Fiends.

Fortunately, such thoughts only lingered for a moment before I suppressed them with Buddhist scriptures. Although my cultivation is not enough, I can barely maintain it.

Actually, upon reflection, I should probably join your Demon Cleansing Bureau.

While at the Great Compassion Temple, I heard that the Demon Cleansing Bureau constantly battles demons and Martial World Sects; would that not mean I could kill every day?"

Lian Sheng glanced at the Xuan Armor on the three of them, his face unexpectedly showing envy.

Han Zheng shook his head and said, "The Demon Cleansing Bureau only has Buddhist cultivation techniques; it does not have Buddhist Law.

If Master Lian Sheng were to join the Demon Cleansing Bureau, he might not be able to suppress the killing intent within."

Fang Jueming thought to himself that if such a person were to join the Demon Cleansing Bureau, there would have to be a more powerful expert overseeing him, otherwise, it would surely lead to chaos.

At this moment, Fang Jueming suddenly realized something and abruptly said, "Master Lian Sheng, you mentioned that you were an ordinary person before being taken into the Sect by Master Pu Du?

But it has only been two years since Master Pu Du left the Great Compassion Temple, doesn't that mean you have only been practicing Martial Arts for two years?"

"Is there a problem with that?"

Lian Sheng looked puzzled at Fang Jueming.

Su Wuming also looked bemused at Fang Jueming.

"Brother Han has been practicing Martial Arts for less than two years as well, yet he already has his current level of cultivation.

Although I have been cultivating Martial Arts for a bit longer, my misfortunes have caused constant issues during my breakthroughs."

Even so, his cultivation had not fallen far behind other martial artists of his generation.

Fang Jueming had also heard of their circumstances and couldn't help but laugh wryly, "No problem."

At this moment, Fang Jueming suddenly realized he was actually sitting with three monsters, discussing matters of cultivation.

For an instant, he felt as if he were the odd one out.

"Lian Sheng, is the Demon Cleansing Bureau stationed outside the city to clean up these violent thugs and evildoers?" Lian Sheng suddenly asked.

Han Zheng nodded. This kind of question really wasn't something that needed to be kept secret.

"How about adding this little monk? The Weapon Casting Conference hasn't started yet; I'm idle anyway." Lian Sheng's eyes sparkled as he looked at Han Zheng.

His expression was practically that of someone eager to kill, yet lacking a proper excuse.

Han Zheng asked with surprise, "Master Lian Sheng, are you not afraid that killing too many will make it difficult to suppress the killing intent within?"

Lian Sheng pressed his palms together, chanting the Buddha's name, "Amitabha.

I do not kill for the sake of killing; I kill to save lives.

As long as these violent thugs and evildoers live, countless people will die because of them.

If I kill them, there will be countless others who will live because of it.

My master once said, there is no difference between saving all beings in one's lifetime and saving a single person for an entire lifetime; all beings should be equal.

My cultivation is insufficient; I can only save many by killing one, and even if it means plunging into the hells for it, I am prepared.

My master also said that I was born with a star of killing; if I simply suppress my killing intent, when it finally erupts, it will be completely uncontrollable.

Rather than suppressing it, it's better to confront what's within my heart, to see my true nature, to understand and be at ease."

Han Zheng smiled, "To have Master Lian Sheng's assistance would certainly please the Demon Cleansing Bureau immensely.

Where does Master Lian Sheng plan to stay? As soon as I get news, I will have Hai Dongqing notify you immediately."

"Many thanks, Mr. Han. I plan to stay at Fuyun Temple in the east of the city.

Should you need my assistance, Mr. Han, just command me.

However, I shall only slay those whose evil is full to the brim, those violent thugs and demons. I hope Mr. Han will not choose the wrong targets, lest the innocent be hurt."

Lian Sheng stood up, pressed his palms together in a salute, and then departed for the Fuyun Temple.

Fang Jueming looked at the departing figure of Lian Sheng, then hesitated, "Mr. Han, although Lian Sheng hails from the Great Compassion Temple, why do I get the feeling that there's something sinister about him? Are you really planning to cooperate with him?"

Han Zheng replied solemnly, "Even if his murderous nature is strong, it's not aimed at us, so what's there to fear?

Moreover, our Demon Cleansing Bureau is in need of people right now. If someone is willing to help, no matter the reason, we shouldn't refuse.

You have also witnessed the strength of this monk Lian Sheng. Among his peers, he almost has no match, killing ordinary Xuan Gang Realm martial artists as if slaughtering chickens and dogs."

Su Wuming, who was nearby, suddenly said, "Lian Sheng can be trusted; I sense no mixed thoughts in him. His goal is very simple: he wants to kill.

Of course, in his view, he is not so much killing as saving people."

Most of the time, Su Wuming hardly voiced his opinions.

But his reticence did not mean he was unaware of others' reactions or feelings.

In fact, Su Wuming was very sensitive to the external world; he could sharply detect who was cautious around him and who showed him malice.

When he first met Han Zheng, the reason Su Wuming trusted him so much was because he felt no disdain from Han Zheng.

Other Xuanjia Guards, even if they harbored no animosity because of his ill-fortune, certainly had some subconscious disdain or distanced themselves, some even avoiding him altogether.

Only Han Zheng did not care about these and was willing to befriend him and even undertake missions together.

Although Su Wuming never spoke of it, he was truly touched in his heart.

Hearing Su Wuming say this, Fang Jueming no longer had any objections.

Han Zheng looked into the distance, speaking lightly, "Having Master Lian Sheng on our side also has another advantage; it will serve as a deterrent to the disciples of other major sects.

Now that the heir of the Great Compassion Temple has appeared, it's likely that people from the Five Families and Seven Sects will come too.

Before the start of the Weapon Casting Conference, this period will be the most chaotic."