Sword Devil Also Dual Cultivates?

Chapter 141: Zone

"Of course not! If there is something that makes me afraid is not having battles. But, can you start explaining Zone now? What is it? How can I enter Zone? And, why should I enter Zone?" Qin shook his head and asked with a curious tone.

Lan Ming sighed breathe of relief and explained "Zone is a state for a cultivator. This state generally boosts one's comprehension ability. And, if it is used during battle, it can also boost your strength in the middle of a battle."

"To enter the zone, there are only two ways. First is constant practice with all your focus on it and second is an inborn talent. Let's take Zhao Tan and Chu Xieyi as an example. Both of them have entered Zone but Zhao Tan entered Zone through sheer training while Chu Xieyi had the inborn talent to enter Zone."

"Zone is based on a certain path that you choose or the talent that you possess. Chu Xieyi possesses a talent for ice and thus granting her the ability to enter Zone. Once she enters Zone, her comprehension over Ice element get boosted by three or even five times."

"Basically, Enlightenment is Zone or rather Zone is the broader concept for enlightenment. We go to the Enlightenment Room to comprehend something. The enlightenment room has a tree which has uncountable leaves."

"That Tree is a small version of World Tree. This tree has the function to help others enter the Zone temporarily. And, it can maintain nearly a hundred people only. That's why there is always a restriction for the number of disciples that can enter Enlightenment Room at once."

"But, this tree is just a small version that's why it can only help other enter Zone Temporarily. You could feel this as well. Only when you focus completely on something inside the Enlightenment Room, you trigger that enlightenment state which can be called Zone."

"This should have given the answer for how to enter Zone and why to enter Zone, right? But, that's not the point I am trying to make."

Hearing his words, Qin stared at Lan Ming and waited till he took a breath and continued "My point is if you go against your original path, you will break the ability to enter the zone. And, once you break it, you can't repair it. Unlike your sword cultivation, you can't fix the zone. Unless you walk on a completely different path and enter another zone."

"I feel like you can enter the Zone. But, if you started dual cultivation, you might break it and regret it. Sword Path is strict and there are many rules that you can't break as a swordsman. This is why most of the true swordsmen never bend."

"But, this is also the reason why there are very few true swordsmen in the upper world. There will always be the moment where you might have to bend and even surrender to keep yourself alive. But, if a swordsman does that, he will break this sword cultivation."

"It's amazing, isn't it? You are the one walking on the sword path but this path is something that's dictating your journey. I am not trying to be rude or anything. But, aren't you in the same position where Zhao Tan was?"

Qin's pupils shrunk upon hearing his words. His heart was shaken for a moment.

'Am I?' Qin asked to himself while clenching his fists. But, Lan Ming cleared his throat and continued "But, I have a way to solve your problem."

Qin raised his head and stared at Lan Ming with a narrowed gaze.

"You see, this world is massive. There are realms after realms after realms. Cultivation is almost like a non-ending journey but it has to end, right? There has to be a limit. And our journey to that limit is cultivation."

"We choose a different path but our end goal is the same. We are different people but we have the same goal. We dream of something different but we ended up colliding with each other. Often when you want to live your life in peace but you can't."

"Because your life will definitely collide with other's life. And, if you aren't strong enough in that collision, your life will come to an end. Brother Qin, how about we make a deal? I will help you keep your sword cultivation unbreakable and you will help me accomplish my goal."

"And, don't worry, I don't want to send you to death or even get rejected. So, I have established three terms. First, we aren't allowed to betray each other until we reach our goal. Second, you have to help me and in return, I will provide you with resources. Third, after we reach our goal, we will still be friends."

Lan Ming slowly released his qi and creates a rope. He closes his eyes and started chanting a few words. At the same time, those words were painted on the rope. Lan Ming opened his eyes and held the one end of the rope while looking at Qin.

'Xiao Lan, what is this rope?' Qin asked through his thoughts and his voice rang inside the mysterious space.

"It is soul bond. And, those words were the terms he told you. This means he isn't lying. But, I don't think you need to be bound by this bond. As long as you don't get yourself in trouble, you won't face those situations."

'You are right. I don't need to restrict myself for anything.' Qin agreed with Xiao Lan and shook his head.

"Brother Lan, I don't think I need your help for this. Of course, I would still like to be your friend and I will definitely help you if you need me."

Hearing his answer, Lan Ming was startled for a moment. But, he quickly smiled and said "Alright, Brother Qin, I respect your choice. We are still friends."

Saying so, Lan Ming turned around and left.

"So, am I your friend as well?" Suddenly, a voice rang behind him and startled Qin. But this time, he quickly recognized the voice and turned sighed "I am still not used to this. By the way, were you here the whole time?"