Son of Calamity

The attacker, dressed in black and masked, had his expression hidden, but after taking Si Ming's palm strike, he also let out a painful groan, clearly not in good shape. Without lingering, he grabbed the seriously injured middle-aged man, leaped over the wall, and fled, darting left and right through the alley, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Si Ming didn't chase after him. He glanced at Huang Tu, who was fast asleep behind him, and sighed, "These are turbulent times!"

Chapter 631 Son of Calamity

Having learned from France's experience, Si Ming did not want to get involved in the Nation of Valor succession struggle. That twin-son scramble for the throne directly or indirectly caused hundreds of thousands of casualties in France and gave the Heaven-Defying Society an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Although the matter was resolved perfectly that time, and the Si Ming was also dealt a Heaven-Defying Society, Si Ming did not believe that he could be so lucky again. If things went slightly wrong, he could capsize at any time.

Moreover, Huang Tu, the third prince, lacked the resources to inspire loyalty and support. Although he and Han Hao, the third prince of France, were both third in line, they were far inferior in both ability and charisma.

This isn't because Si Ming is holding a grudge about the conflict from back then and is deliberately belittling him. Back then, the third prince of France spoke out about eliminating the system of aristocratic privileges and establishing a constitutional monarchy. This kind of ambition to change the national system with his own strength immediately attracted people. Regardless of how well he actually carried it out, it at least proved that he had a lofty ideal and goal, and could serve as a banner to attract like-minded people.

Furthermore, in terms of ability, Huang Tu is far inferior to Han Hao. He may be among the best of his peers, but to contend for the throne, it is not enough to simply compare with his peers. Moreover, based on the first impression, Huang Tu is the type whose strength is greater than his intelligence, and such a person is not suitable to be emperor.

Si Ming told Yu Shuying what had happened that night. After a brief analysis, Yu Shuying questioned, "No, even you can see that this third grandson is incompetent and unsuitable to be the crown prince. How could others not see that? Unless it's a situation like France, where there are only three contenders for the throne, then others will see him as a thorn in their side and have to get rid of him. But as far as I know, the Nation of Valor emperor has many children, sixteen sons alone, and even more grandsons. Huang Tu is not particularly outstanding among them and is not a strong contender for the throne."

Si Ming pondered, "So, the other party didn't target Huang Tu for the sake of the throne?"

"The possibility is very small. Although the current King is old, he is in good health and has not contracted any serious illness. Unless someone deliberately plots to kill him, it will take a long time to get him to abdicate."

"If it weren't for the throne, what kind of interest could drive a Spirit Transformation to attack the royal family?"

Although the imperial power in the extraordinary world is not as prestigious as that in the world of decline, and many martial arts experts can disregard it, it is not something that can be easily violated; the risks are enormous, and sufficient benefits are required.

Yu Shuying said, "There's too little information for me to draw any conclusions. If you just don't want to get involved in trouble, then you only need to reduce your contact with the Third Prince. The enemy isn't out of their mind, so they won't attack you again. At least from the perspective of the strategist, I don't want to provoke a powerful enemy like you. If you can stay out of it, that would naturally be the best outcome. I'd be happy to keep to myself."

"I see."

If Huang Tu were a pretty, cute girl, Si Ming might have felt the urge to protect her, but since she's a rough, tough guy, he'd rather trust her masculinity.

He casually remarked, "It seems Nation of Valor is going through a turbulent time too. Be careful not to get dragged into the maelstrom."

Yu Shuying stared at Si Ming for a while, a helpless expression on her face, and sighed, "It seems you really have no self-awareness whatsoever."

"Hmm, what do you mean?"

"When I learned that I would be traveling with you, I was already mentally prepared to be dragged into this mess, so I notified Hualiu in advance, and she will be here soon to be my bodyguard."

Si Ming protested, "Hey, hey, hey, that makes it sound like I'm a human disaster, bringing trouble wherever I go."

"Isn't that right?" Yu Shuying retorted, then started counting on her fingers, "After a trip to Russia, two major gangs clashed, and Wei Chunxi betrayed the country."

"Wait a minute, wasn't the gang war in Russia orchestrated by you? How can you blame me for this? You're making false accusations first!" Si Ming quickly protested, "Besides, I didn't force Wei Chunxi to rebel. He betrayed us long ago; he's a spy infiltrating our party."

"A trip to Nation of Beauty Crimson Eye Society, an invasion of the Monster Race, and the Lu Lineage Manor tragedy."

"That's even more unfair. I didn't plan the Monster Race's invasion. Even if I hadn't gone, they would have still launched it. On the contrary, it was I who stopped the Monster Race's plot and minimized casualties. I'm a great hero."

"I went to France. There was a power struggle between the two princes, a coup, Heaven-Defying Society impersonating the new emperor, massacring nobles, and causing rivers of blood."

"Uh, well... the throne is vacant. Even if I don't go, it'll inevitably erupt sooner or later."

Si Ming was somewhat lacking in confidence about this matter, because it was the addition of their group that greatly increased the Third Prince's strength, giving him the confidence to turn against the Second Prince. Moreover, it was he who acted as the middleman to connect Xiao Xuan and the Third Prince.

"I went to the Barbarian Continent during summer vacation. The Blood Abyss Sect was destroyed, the Evil-Slaying Sword School severely damaged, the Beast King was killed, and it seems to have been connected with the Six Paths Sect as well."

"If I hadn't gone to the Barbarian Continent, the Evil-Slaying Sword School would have been wiped out. Eradicating evil sects and slaying demons are all good things for the country and its people, making outstanding contributions to peace in the martial arts world. I am a savior in the Barbarian Continent, so please don't slander my image."

However, Si Ming also felt somewhat guilty. If it weren't for his appearance, the Beast King Anye probably wouldn't have been so ruthless as to possess Wan Yebai, and the feud between the two would have continued indefinitely.

"Whether your arrival brings salvation or disaster, from a third-party perspective, it's not hard to draw the conclusion that wherever you go, chaos will erupt; you simply cannot get through it peacefully." Yu Shuying sincerely praised, "To be honest, I really admire the courage of Nation of Valor in allowing you to enter. They truly are descendants of Military School; in war, courage is paramount."

"You're putting the cart before the horse; a smart person wouldn't believe such a conclusion!"

"That's right. Smart people won't believe it, and it's usually fools who make decisions in this world. Haven't you heard the saying, 'In the halls of power, rotten wood holds office; in the palace, beasts feast on the rich'? I suggest you be prepared that next time the Grandmaster Trial, the other side will likely refuse you entry. After all, judging from your past performance, the scale of the trouble you've caused is getting more and more serious each time."

Si Ming weakly argued, "The scale of the influence has increased because my strength has grown. A frog can only stir up a well, but a true dragon can overturn rivers and seas."

A butterfly flapping its wings in South America can cause a tornado in North America two weeks later. However, this process is full of variables. If even one factor changes, the tornado may not happen. But if you replace the butterfly with Kunpeng, there are no variables. You can cause a storm wherever you want.

With Si Ming's current strength, even an unintentional action could trigger an earthquake. He was also very clear-headed. If Nation of Valor caused an even bigger incident this time, the countries participating in the next trial might really refuse him entry on the grounds of "better safe than sorry." This was not just worrying unnecessarily, but a real crisis.

Si Ming made a firm decision. "This time I will absolutely behave myself, stay home as much as possible, resolutely avoid causing trouble, and refuse anyone who comes to me. I must wash away the stain of being a human calamity!"

Laozi's title is Son of Light, symbolizing hope and peace, and the embodiment of justice. Anyone who dares to slander my reputation will have their dog's head smashed!

Si Ming has always been a man of action; he does what he thinks of. Back in his single dormitory assigned to him by the school, he decided to stay in his room for the next few days. After all, his status as an exchange student was just a title, and no one could stop him from going to class.

Of course, he didn't intend to waste time. The trip to the Barbarian Continent was very fruitful, but there were so many things to do in just two months that he didn't have time to calm down and summarize them. As a result, there were still many things he hadn't had time to digest, and now was the perfect time to sort them out one by one.

"The 'Mysterious Extreme Divine Firmament Art' primarily cultivates the divine soul. The Technique Method recorded there are unusable in the Sea Continent and have almost no connection to my original cultivation system. It can only be considered a DLC supplement, so I'll set it aside for now and practice it when I have time. The Blazing Yang Battle Art- Evil-Slaying Sword Art comes from the 'Record of Ten Thousand Slaughters and Evil's Extermination,' and the Record of Ten Thousand Slaughters and Evil's Extermination Sun Combat Technique is undoubtedly related to it as well. I should be able to find something to learn from it to further improve the Blazing Yang Battle Art."

Si Ming sat down cross-legged, calmed his mind, and cleared his mind of distractions. He recalled the various moves of the Evil-Slaying Sword Art in his mind, and a figure wielding a sword appeared in his sea of consciousness, with a fierce Sword Intent and a murderous aura.

With his sudden enlightenment talent, Si Ming continuously deduced sword moves. The profound mysteries that ordinary people would need years of hard work to comprehend could be grasped with just a flick of his finger.

At the same time, thanks to the condensation of the Divine Firmament Soul Body, Si Ming's memory surpassed the level of photographic memory, reaching the level of video recording. The scenes of his fierce battle with the Beast King Anye also appeared in his sea of consciousness, as if they were videos that could be freely slowed down, stopped, and rewound.

His self-cultivation and practical experience intertwined and complemented each other. Based on actual combat, Si Ming adjusted his Swordsmanship techniques and moves, and then used the new sword moves to deduce his battles with the Beast King Anye. The two promoted each other and he continued to evolve.

For ordinary martial artists, just simulating a battle with a past enemy requires countless hours of mental effort, and it's normal to need half a month to recover after a simulation. As for learning from actual combat experience and modifying Swordsmanship to better suit oneself, it takes even more time, especially when facing Swordsmanship of the level of the Evil-Slaying Sword Art, which are difficult to modify and require repeated consideration.

Si Ming, however, was able to accelerate the process of transformation as if he had pressed a fast forward button a thousand times. Moreover, he was multitasking, doing both at the same time. The function of the Divine Firmament Soul Body was manifested at this moment, not for combat, but to possess stronger spiritual power.

The Evil-Slaying Sword Technique, which had already reached its peak, advanced once again, reaching perfection. But Si Ming did not stop there, continuing to advance towards an even higher level. The Swordsmanship techniques were analyzed layer by layer, revealing their true essence...

Tiny Sword Qi of sword energy emanated from Si Ming's acupoints, swirling around his body like fish in the sea. The Evil-Slaying Sword Intent silently spread out, condensing into a barrier within the room, preventing any leakage. Time and space were frozen, even sunlight could not enter, creating two separate timelines inside and outside the room.

This situation continued until noon the next day, when the barrier shattered, the Sword Intent dissipated, and the swirling Sword Qi lost control, sweeping out in a disorderly manner, instantly turning all the furniture in the room into sieves, and leaving enough holes on the surrounding walls to make the scalp tingle of someone with trypophobia.