Lin Chen never expected things to develop to this point. His sister, Lovia, the War Goddess, was right in front of him, her cheeks flushed and panting. Her flowing red hair danced in the wind, and her golden eyes, filled with complicated emotions, stared at him. Her vibrant War Goddess robe was torn in many places, revealing her delicate and vulnerable skin underneath. The tattered fabric barely clung to her ample chest, partially covering and swaying with her breath, as if it could slip off at any moment. No, it definitely wasn't some inappropriate behavior between siblings; they had just experienced an intense battle. Several mountain peaks around them had either been flattened by sword energy or split in half, creating an artificial "one-line heaven" spectacle.
Judging from his intact clothing, Lin Chen had indeed emerged victorious from the clash of sword energy just moments ago. "I actually... won?" Even he couldn't believe the situation.
"Congratulations on your hard-fought victory~" Lovia's voice carried a hint of sarcastic admiration. In reality, she had only used forty percent of her strength. Lovia floated over, her delicate feet clad in peculiar socks stepping on empty space. These socks had a strange design, wrapping around the top of her feet and hugging the soles, but completely exposing her fair toes. "However, you're still too weak. Although I promised to let you leave the mountain and train if you won, I still can't feel at ease, you know? ╮(╯▽╰)╭"
"Big sister..." Lin Chen pouted playfully, as if reminding her of her promise. Ever since he could remember, his Sister Lovia had been an insurmountable mountain before him. Absorbing spiritual energy, wielding spiritual swords, forging martial souls... He had achieved such realms at the age of seven, arrogantly thinking he was already an unrivaled genius in the world, only to be effortlessly defeated by Lovia. Moreover, during the entire battle, Lovia had been sitting on a chair, propping her chin up with her hand, looking utterly bored.
She hadn't even used weapons; instead, she used her own feet, eventually stepping on and pinning Lin Chen down. "In Sister's time, a waste like you, who only forged their martial soul at the age of seven, would have already been kicked out of the sect." That was a major blow to the young Lin Chen, who then tirelessly dedicated himself to honing his skills day and night.
In truth, during that era, reaching the realm of Martial Soul was extremely rare, and many people never achieved such a level in their entire lives. Today, at the age of 17, Lin Chen had finally seized an opportunity and barely defeated Lovia, who had only used forty percent of her strength. But Lovia had broken through to the prestigious realm of the War Goddess at the age of 16, gaining everlasting youth and an extremely long life. However, her progress had stagnated since then. During her years of seclusion, Lovia's strength had not increased.
This meant that Lin Chen, who had just managed to surpass Lovia's forty percent strength, was undoubtedly a complete loser in his eyes. Lovia agreed to the duel of forty percent strength because, in her active years, no one could defeat her at that level. "Besides, many years have passed now. The outside world has changed significantly, and there will surely be many new strong warriors. Perhaps they will be even more powerful than big sister. It's really not safe for someone like you to go out and gain experience, and big sister can't feel at ease." Lovia wore a troubled expression as if contemplating, then leaned closer, pressing her chest, covered in torn fabric revealing patches of pristine white skin, against Lin Chen's body. "S-Sister..."
Lin Chen couldn't help but take a step back. The sensation was simply too stimulating for a teenager going through puberty. But she was his sister after all, even if they weren't related by blood, such matters could only be seen as a prank. "What's the matter with you, little brother?" Lovia pinched Lin Chen's cheek playfully.The softness in front of him trembled once again.
"The outside world is probably full of strong people. Isn't it good for someone like you, Lin Chen, to stay on this spiritual mountain and be taken care of and protected by your sister?" Lovia said.
"No." Lin Chen firmly refused. "Even though I am weak, I still want to see the outside world!"
His resolute expression surprised Lovia. She had never seen her brother look like this before.
"I want to explore the outside world and continue practicing with my sister here... I can never surpass her. I must defeat my sister and become the strongest... and then... um, and then..." Lin Chen's voice trailed off.
"Yes, and then what?" Lovia squinted her beautiful golden eyes, her long lashes curling.
"And then... I want to get married..."
Lin Chen's voice grew softer, his cheeks turning red as he looked away.
Unbeknownst to him, Lovia's face also turned red.
Steam even started to emit from her head as she quickly moved a few steps away from him.
Lovia used her spiritual energy to restore her clothes and lifted a hand to twirl a strand of hair by her temple.
She stared intently at Lin Chen, biting her lip.
Could it be... that this kid is confessing to me?!
Indeed, Lin Chen was at that age now.
Unexpectedly, though Lin Chen was so young, he unexpectedly wanted to be the dominant one...
Despite being so young, Lovia had become the world's strongest warrior goddess. With her impeccable beauty, she naturally had countless suitors, but she had never been in a relationship.
Geniuses naturally had their own troubles.
To others, those gifted, young pursuers were shining; but in Lovia's eyes, they were no different from bugs, not even worthy opponents, let alone marriage material.
To be confessed by Lin Chen was truly unexpected. She thought he would have to grow up a bit more...
Thinking about this, Lovia's face grew even redder.
"Well... well, sis agrees. About Little Chen training and leaving the mountain," Lovia said softly.
"Huh? Sister, you agree?" Lin Chen looked up in surprise, unable to believe his sister's quick agreement.
But his main goal in earning the opportunity to go out into the world this time was to find a wife.
For someone like him, who was considered weak, surpassing Lovia—a challenge of hellish difficulty—was out of the question. But finding a wife was quite realistic.
After all, Lovia was the only female creature he had ever seen since he could remember.
On this spiritual mountain, Lin Chen hadn't even seen a female mosquito.
Although Lovia and Lin Chen were not blood-related siblings.
Or to be more precise, Lovia was Lin Chen's master and guardian.
Lovia used to be a warrior goddess, one of the strongest in this land.
But that was a long time ago.
Later, she came to this spiritual mountain and sealed the surrounding mountains and forests with a barrier, settling down here and bringing Lin Chen, whom she had found somewhere.
She had been training Lin Chen for many years, focusing on his combat skills, not caring much about worldly affairs.
Lovia's personality was like a little devil.
She loved teasing him and causing him headaches.
This big-chested sister always threw her bras, panties, and stockings at him to wash without any hesitation; she even said, "You can use them for whatever you want~ as long as you wash them thoroughly in the end~."
However, despite their daily interactions, even if they were not truly blood-related siblings, being with Lovia and being with a girl—a beautiful and distant creature—were completely different things!
Once he left his warrior goddess sister and headed down the mountain, he could find a gentle, lovely, and beautiful girlfriend!
"Well then. Sister agrees with you. Since Little Chen wants to go out and gain some experience, let's go and see. But you have to promise me one thing."Speaking of this, Lovia's expression became serious.
She paused for a moment, emphasizing the importance of what she was about to say.
"You must not get hurt, especially no bleeding, understand?"
Seeing her sister's serious expression, Lin Chen nodded solemnly.
For Lin Chen, getting injured, especially bleeding, was a very serious matter.
When he accidentally cut his finger as a child, Lovia made a big fuss, as if it were a major disaster, hurriedly attending to him.
According to Lovia, it was because Lin Chen had an extremely weak constitution.
If he lost a large amount of vital energy during his cultivation, it would be a complete disaster.
Even during their previous sparring sessions, she always controlled the strength she used against Lin Chen and avoided using weapons.
When they were younger, during their "battles" or rather, Lovia's one-sided torment, Lovia would use her fair and delicate feet to trample on Lin Chen;
Now that Lin Chen had grown up, she only used suppressed sword energy, gradually increasing the difficulty for Lin Chen, being extremely careful, afraid of hurting him.
"Got it." Lin Chen replied seriously, "I will definitely protect myself."
"Even if you can't become the strongest, you have to come back! No matter what happens to you, I, your sister, will never ridicule you!"
That was clearly mocking him!
"Alright, I'm leaving, sis."
"Wuwuwu, I'll miss you, little Chen!"
Lovia, who was quick to change her mood, began to tear up.
"I will definitely... become stronger! I promise with my sister!"
Lin Chen put away his sword and money pouch, and briskly walked towards the outside world he had dreamed of.
"Come back soon, little Chen! Your sister will always be waiting for you!"
Lovia watched as Lin Chen left.
In fact, she had lied to Lin Chen.
Because Lovia was actually the last powerhouse on this continent.
It was Lovia who directly put an end to the era of spiritual energy, in a very simple and brutal way.
The spiritual energy in the outside world was forcefully drained by her.
The freely floating spiritual energy in the air, the spiritual veins deep within the earth, and the spiritual liquid stored in precious treasures... all were drained dry by her terrifying talent.
In the end, there was only a small patch of forest on the edge of the world, where there was still spiritual energy remaining in the plants. Lovia, who realized the importance of sustainable development, sealed it with a barrier, which is the Ling Mountain where she and Lin Chen currently resided.
If the outside world wants the spiritual veins and spiritual energy to regenerate, who knows how many hundreds or thousands of years it will take.
Lovia thought.
No matter what kind of power the people in the outside world are using now, they can't pose a threat to Lin Chen. After running down from Ling Mountain, he is a monster.
The only thing Lovia is worried about is "that matter".
But anyway, as long as no one can hurt him or make him bleed, there shouldn't be any major trouble.
"Oh, I have to use this time while he's not here to practice being a 'bride'~"
Lovia cupped her red face, no longer the invincible war goddess, but more like a girl in love.
"When he comes back from his training... I can become... little Chen's bride~!"
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