In the early morning, when the sun rising from the mountains threw the first rays of light, Asa woke up slowly.

The sun shines on the face, and even the tiniest hairs seem to be slowly unfolding like the grass around them, and all the small lives around them, including the cells in their bodies, are blooming with vitality and vitality, ready to welcome this new day.

Asa didn't open his eyes, he didn't move, he liked the feeling that he was a tiny part of the natural world around him, that his senses had extended into nature, and that he was one and the other. Even if he didn't open his eyes to see, he could hear a lot of sounds.

The sound of the faint mist wandering in the forest slowly dissipating, the sound of the sun bouncing off the grass, the sound of the grass growing, the sound of a group of ants carrying insects into their nests to rest, the sound of a small lizard swallowing a moth not far away, the sound of two small animals fighting in the trees, the sound of a lyrebird flapping its wings over the sky, the call of four or five wild finch, the sound of slowly approaching footsteps, the sound of human breathing, the sound of the air slowly being cut.

The footsteps of this man were very soft, similar to the footsteps of two squirrels in the trees, and the footholds were found very accurately, and they were all places where there was no grass or debris that did not cause any sound. This person's breathing was also slight, not the kind that was deliberately suppressed. It's the kind of slight that has controlled every part of the body well, and it naturally blends together. With this breath alone, it is certain that this person is at least one of the best among the martial artists.

Near the sound of this man's breathing, the air was slowly being slowly broken by a sharp blade, making a faint hissing that was almost inaudible, this was definitely a good sword, at least anyone with a sword in their hand could easily cut off a person's head with a sword.

The sound of footsteps, breathing, the sound of sword blades breaking through the air, slowly approaching from behind, these are all traces, not even the slightest murderous aura. Even the most sensitive sika deer may not be able to detect it. But the reason why Asa woke up was because of this voice.

Asa noticed it, but he kept his eyes closed. He wondered what the hell this man was going to do. Although the sharp weapon on the right hand has almost completely explained the problem. But he still wanted to see what the hell this man was going to do.

The footsteps paused three meters behind him, and the sound of breathing was also slightly heavy, and he knew that the other party was about to make a move.

"Die. With a loud shout, the man lunged forward. The sound of his body and hands went from an inaudible breeze to a raging storm, and he swooped down on Asa's body as if it was about to grind him into pieces.

There was a bang on the ground. Asa opened his eyes, grabbed his hand, and kicked it, and the sudden storm suddenly changed direction and flew out.

The man just rolled on her and jumped up, looking at Assa's eyes with surprise, unwillingness and anger, she shouted, "I don't accept it." You're mean! You're pretending to be asleep. ”

"I did fall asleep, but you woke me up again. Asa shook his head and sighed, and threw the sword to her. "You can't sleep yourself, forget it, why are you bothering me?"

"Who's going to harass you? I'm here to try and get you arrested. "The sun shines through the back of the female knight. Her blonde hair shone dimly and emitted a soft glow, wrapping around her body. She didn't wear heavy armor anymore, but a light leather armor, and although her slender body seemed to lack a bit of feminine charm, it was more heroic and hearty. But her expression now looked pained. She held her head with a face full of remorse and incomprehension. "How can this be? But a few months ago you were no match for me, but now I can't even sneak up on you, how can this be? Is my skill regressing to such a point?"

"Sneak attack?" Asar was stunned. "If you're really going to sneak attack, then what the hell do you call 'Die'? I thought you were joking with me......"

"Who is kidding you bastard? Above board, this is the basic rule of knights, and a sneak attack is already a last resort, so I screamed when I made a move to remind you. ”

"Then why did you hit me on the head with the hilt of your sword when you had already called 'Die'?" asked Asa again. Just now, when he kicked Talis and snatched her long sword, he saw that the long sword in her hand was not stabbing or slashing, but slamming it his head and face.

Talis replied, "I don't want to kill you, I just want to beat you up and arrest you, and then ask you if you accept it." ”

"Obey, obey, I have already served......" Asa nodded and muttered. "I wonder why you don't have a bit of murderous aura, and I suspect that you can completely restrain and hide your murderous aura. That should already be the realm of your teacher Lancelot......"

"Could it be that I'm really regressing? How can I beat that kid Jarvi, and now I'm not as good as you......" Talis shook her head, clutching her head and slowly crouching down. His face was full of disappointment and pain. "The teacher asked me to come out to practice, but how do I feel that I am getting worse and worse...... No, I can't ...... that."

Asa ignored the distressed female knight, got up and stretched, the bones of his whole body crackled and crackled, and all his muscles were stretched once, which was extremely refreshing. He bent down again to pluck two roasted sweet potatoes from the residue of the campfire and threw one to Talis.

It's been a while since he set out from the royal capital, and along the way, this knight of the Goddess Temple always seems to be a little abnormal, constantly using various methods to find his own fork. The first few times it was a head-on duel or a competition in various ways, but this time it actually attacked. I wonder if I'll be poisoned next time?

If it weren't for the fact that he could really be sure that he could deal with her, Asa really wouldn't dare to go on the road with such a woman.

However, Asa also has to admit that it is really not lonely to have such a person on the road together. This should have been full of dangers, lonely and lonely journeys to have such a companion is indeed very powerful and interesting. And at least her combat power is actually quite good, if her mentality can be more mature and steady, and she is as old and spicy and calm as other Templar Knights, Asa herself is not sure that she can eat her to death. Having such a good helper on the road is never a bad thing.

"Tell me, what the hell is going on with you?" asked the Templar Knight, who was eating roasted sweet potatoes, looking at Assa. "Why are you getting more and more stakesome? I feel as if I'm getting weaker and weaker? How did you use to cultivate to become stronger?"

"Why am I getting more and more interested?" Asa muttered to himself, smiling bitterly, he didn't want to answer. I don't know how to answer.

He really didn't know if he was really getting stronger than before, he just felt that he was becoming more and more involved and serious about facing things, but the more he could maintain a calm heart. Although there are ups and downs, they are all within my control. It's like riding a horse, the horse's strength grows, but the rope itself becomes more and more firm.

With this attitude of dedication. With a calm mind, those forces that were originally in one's body are more harmonious and can be used. I don't know if I don't run away from those things anymore. I am more willing to delve into the attitude problem I face, or the influence of the ** power of this spiritual team, and I am indeed more comfortable using the power of the body in many places.

And this kind of mentality is only after experiencing so much helplessness and sadness.

Countless battles. Countless choices, your own failures, the passing of people around you, the joy and JQ between lovers, and the final parting. Acceptance of Responsibility...... On this way, countless joys, sorrows, and sorrows have been precipitated in the heart, and there are them unconsciously.

Where can you train to become the strongest?Asa suddenly remembered that she had asked a similar question to the female knight a long time ago. That's when he was six or seven years old when he began to train himself for his dreams, and asked Granny Al, a retired adventurer in the back of the village.

** On the brain, the skills are not the strongest.

Granny El smiled and poked Asa in the heart with her hand. Said: Keep walking on the road, slowly enrich here, and the talent will be really strong. At that time, I didn't understand, I took my mother-in-law's hand to ask what happened, but my mother-in-law didn't explain, just said that you will understand when you should understand it in the future.

"Hey. I ask you. What are you doing in a daze?" Talis threw a sweet potato peel at Assa's face. "Do you think I'm regressing?"

Asa catches the sweet potato peel and throws it away. smiled faintly and said, "Actually, strictly speaking, you haven't regressed. Have your fighting spirits weakened?Are your hands and feet sore?Have your mana dried up?Are you badly injured?...... aren't you?"

"And what do you think is wrong with me?" asked Talis, impatiently.

"Do you know where the essence of power lies?" Asa asked.

"Where?"

"Here. Asa poked his hand in his chest. He knew that he had finally understood what Granny El meant, and indeed he would understand when he had to.

"Here?" Talis leaned over, frowning, and looking carefully at his chest with those red phoenix eyes, to see what mystery was here. "Waist strength is the heel of strength, and the muscles in the chest seem to be ......"

"It's here, it's the heart. Asa sighed, and moved his finger over and poked Talis in the chest. But after the tentacle, he himself was stunned, and he withdrew his hand and looked back at his fingers.

"You...... This bastard. Talis jumped up and screamed as if she had been stabbed with a knife, and punched Asa in the face.

But the fist immediately fell into the hands of Asa. Then Asa twisted hard, and Talis, who had already lost her balance and coordination, fell directly. Asa grabbed her waist with his other hand and hurriedly said, "Look, your heart is not calm, your will is lax, and your feelings are out of control, so your whole body is full of flaws......"

It was almost noon before the two of them started on their roads again. It's just that both of them are already tired, covered in dust and sweat.

Actually, what you said may be right, and my teacher also said that inner strength is the most important thing. That's why he told me to get out of Celeste. Talis sat on her horse and nodded, and said slowly, quite approvingly. She now has several bruises on her face and the corners of her mouth are broken. Although white magic can heal injuries, these scars still need to be healed slowly.

"Then why are you messing around with me?" Asa looked at Talis with some annoyance, his face was not scarred, but it took a lot of effort. Talisan isn't very easy to deal with, especially since he can't really be a heavy killer. She had to fight until she had no strength and no fire before she stopped.

"Who told you to poke your hands? I tell you, I know now that I am not your opponent, and I will make you look good when I have the opportunity in the future. Talis glared at Asa fiercely, her face full of grief and thought. "What the teacher said was so hard to understand that I really didn't know what it meant. What kind of heart power do you need to use......

"Let's go, maybe we'll know as we walk on the road. ”

"Where are you going to go all the way south?"

"You'll know as you walk. ”