Chapter 44 Thousand-Year Dream (Part 1)

This is the third Star Sword.
With the two in Liu Ruiying's hands, there are now three Star Swords.
However, Liu Ruiying didn't step forward to pick it up, just stood still, calmly watching this Star Sword stained with blood spatters.
The water has receded and quickly returned to its original state.
After waiting for a long time, Liu Ruiying seemed to lose patience and said to the empty space ahead:
"When clam and snipe fight, the fisherman benefits. Now that the clam and snipe have determined the winner, why does the fisherman still hide in the dark?"
话音落下，又等了片刻，才有一人从空地的远方缓缓走来。
He appeared as if out of thin air.
However, Liu Ruiying saw it very clearly, Gao Ren emerged from the ground.
The entire island, or rather the Carefree Cave, is riddled with hidden passages. It is not surprising for Gao Ren to emerge from a certain underground passage.
Liu Ruiying had long been unfazed by anyone appearing in this "Carefree Cave." As the waves formed layer by layer when Li Yun mobilized the power of the East Sea, he sensed Gao Ren's presence.
However, at that crucial moment of the battle against Li Yun, Liu Ruiying didn't have the time to deal with Gao Ren.
Moreover, he has always been adept at calculations and would never act rashly without complete certainty.
现在他大大方方的站出来，证明高仁已经有了应付刘睿影的法子。
"It's really wonderful!"
As he walked, Gao Ren applauded.
头上还带着那顶滑稽的帽子，从漠南起他就一直带着，刘睿影想不通这顶帽子到底有什么特殊之处，以至于让高仁片刻都不舍得摘下来。
Where, where...
Liu Ruiying smiled modestly and said.
This modest behavior left Gao Ren extremely surprised. He stood still for a while, and his clapping hands froze in mid-air.
"I can't beat you."
Gao Ren suddenly said in a discouraging tone.
His hands hung by his sides and his head drooped.
"You've already missed your best opportunity to act."
Liu Ruiying said.
Gao Ren pondered for a while and finally nodded.
It is very difficult to make someone who claims to be infallible admit their failure, because after admitting it, not only the failure itself, but also all their pride within their heart will be torn to pieces.
He took out two counting rods from his pocket and held them with chopsticks-like posture, but quickly changed to holding them with his fingers.
While ordinary counting rods can be used for counting money, Gao Ren's counting rods can be used for killing.
Liu Ruiying had already experienced this when she was in the Northern Kingdom.
So when he saw Gao Ren taking out the calculator, he felt a slight tension in his heart, and prepared himself for any possible danger.
However, Gao Ren did not make any other movements.
These two calculus rods are sandwiched between him, flexibly rotating back and forth like a small windmill.
"In fact, when it comes to killing someone, timing isn't necessarily crucial."
Gao Ren suddenly spoke up.
"As long as there is the determination to kill him, it's enough."
Liu Ruiying continued the conversation.
Both of them laughed at the same time, because it was indeed true.
As long as there is a determination to make that person die, even if the timing is wrong, there is nothing to regret.
With such a strong determination, once accomplished, what meaning is there in living? It would be more perfect to die when this determination is fulfilled. Translation: It is a solemn decision and once it is done, there is no turning back.
"However, there are still distinctions between ease and difficulty," Liu Ruoying continued.
"After you broke through Li Yun's waves just now, it was also a good opportunity, but I didn't take action." Translated:
“刚才在你破了李韵的海浪之后，也算是个好机会，但我没有出手。”
Gao Ren said.
“的确是个好时候。就算我已经知道你就躲在地底下，但那一刻我的精神还是松懈了一瞬。若是你能抓住那一瞬就好了。”
Liu Ruiying said.
This sounds like he is eager for Gao Ren to kill him.
到了他和高仁这种地步，对时机和力道的把握已经到了炉火纯青的地步。知道错过的时机就和错过的人一样，都不可追。纵然侥幸追回来了，也不是原先的味道。
“在那种情况下牵一发而动全身，你竟是还能顾及到我。”
高仁的语气中含着佩服。
这世上能让他看得起的人不多，佩服的人更少。除了他师傅叶伟和师弟萧锦侃外，现在又多了个刘睿影。高仁和李韵虽然彼此之间有过合作，但他并没有多看得起李韵。
Or, to put it another way, women can't take center stage in Gao Ren's mind.
"You're right, if it weren't for the special changes that feeling brings, I wouldn't be able to divert my attention to you."
Liu Ruiying said.
Gao Ren took a deep breath after listening to it.
That kind of change was indeed significant, and he knew the reason behind it.
"The 'qi' on your body has merged with the Grandmaster's law."
高仁解释道。
刘睿影忽然想起这次他提起星剑时，体内的大宗师法相十分安静。被高仁这么一说，他连忙感应，发现原本是大宗师法相的位置，混沌一片，虚无至极，什么都没有。
“其实我去漠南也是为了‘势’。”
高仁苦笑着说道。
刘睿影记得自己身上的‘势’是在博古楼下，鹿明明铁匠铺旁的古庙中获得的，而且获得的莫名其妙，至今都为想明白其中的原因。但高仁这么一说，刘睿影却是知道这东西i可遇不可求，而且绝对不是个坏事。
“‘势’并没有什么实际上的威力，它只是一种调节，能够让你的精神和身体达到完全统一的地步。你觉得自己先前进入了一种‘空’的境地，实则是‘势’将你的精神和身体融为了一体。”
Continuing, Gao Ren said, "
"So in such a situation, my reaction doesn't need any thinking at all, it's simply an instinct that occurs when the body and mind are completely aligned."
Liu Ruiying said.
Gao Ren nodded with a smile. I have translated the provided Chinese sentence into English while keeping all @ matches intact.
It's comfortable to talk to smart people.
This kind of "power" that can unify people's minds and bodies is like lightning in the sky. When all conditions are met and integrated, lightning will occur.
At this moment, Liu Ruiying reached a state of immutability and stillness.
Just as Liu Ruiying was about to comprehend the causality behind it, the sky suddenly darkened.
A bolt of lightning struck between him and Gao Ren, which was incredibly alarming!
"Haha, I said something I shouldn't have, and this is a reminder from the heavens!"
Gao Ren laughed.
He certainly wouldn't care about any divine condemnation.
Being born as a dwarf is already considered a divine punishment, isn't it? Gao Ren has harbored intense hatred towards the heavens ever since his birth, and this is the fundamental reason why he is so determined to become an Onmyoji.
To defeat something, you must first know yourself and your enemy.
The Yin Yang Master can be considered the closest to heaven.
"Liu Ruiying, let me help you!"
Before the second lightning struck, Gao Renlang shouted.
Liu Ruiying didn't answer.
After all, Gao Ren would only cause trouble for himself, so how could he suddenly have a kind intention to help?
However, he was still prepared to listen further.
Listen to what exactly Gao Ren wanted to help him with.
The second lightning struck exactly where Gao Ren had previously stood.
However, it missed him.
Because Gao Ren was no longer in the original spot.
The distance between him and the lightning was less than a foot.
But even one inch is off, let alone one foot.
Gao Ren stood in front of the Star Sword.
The sky started pouring heavy rain, washing away the blood demon on the Star Sword.
At this moment, holding it in hand, there was no slippery feeling at all. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help with!
"This is the Star Sword, nothing special..."
Gao Ren muttered.
"Indeed, it's nothing special."
Liu Ruiying said.
It was said to be left behind by gods, but now it's just an ordinary sword.
Gao Ren pulled out the sword from its scabbard.
修长的剑身和他矮小的身材并不匹配，甚至还十分滑稽可笑。
However, Liu Ruiying couldn't find it amusing.
He sensed a level of seriousness in Gao Ren that he had never experienced before.
高仁左臂一抖，一连串的算筹从袖口中飞出，冲天而去，形成一个漏斗状，竟是将那闪电都装在了里面，丝毫没有漏出来一点。
A cone formed by calculations begins to spin rapidly after absorbing lightning.
At the same time, Gao Ren raises his left hand high to hold the cone, shouting "go!"
Within the funnel, the dancing golden snakes transformed from the lightning dash towards the pitch-black canopy, tearing open a large button in the dark clouds, revealing the clear sky behind.
见状，高仁的口中又不住的念叨了许多咒言，算筹也变换了形状，似是在天空中隐去了身形。
However, Liu Ruiying quickly noticed that something was not right.
A faint soreness on top of his head made him look up and gaze at the gap that had just been torn apart by lightning, which had now been filled again by dark clouds.
"Fall!”
Taking advantage of Liu Ruiying's concentration on looking at the sky, Gao Ren shouted once again!
The sky was torn open again, this time with three gaps.
Among the three gaps, Liu Ruiying saw a lightning that was brewing, as thick and sturdy as the ancient tree he had witnessed in the desert of the South of Xinjiang.
每个缺口中都有一道如此的闪电，加起来就是三道，刘睿影根本承受不住。
This is an oppressive force that transcends levels!
是他有再多力量都抵抗不了的恐怖之力，在天力之下，人的境界再高，也不过是弹指一挥间，就会顷刻间化为乌有。
This is crushing.
"You harness the power of heaven and earth, but go against the true intentions of the heavens. Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"
Liu Ruiyin questioned.
Indeed, Gao Ren's words could even deceive ghosts!
Although he said he would help him, he actually did everything in his power to eliminate Liu Ruiying.

He doesn't need to explain himself.
If he was afraid of so-called divine retribution, he wouldn't have acted this way.
From the moment he robbed the treasury in the northern Wang domain, everything he did was to create greater chaos.
Now, Liu Ruiying is unable to determine which side Gao Ren is on.
Just like Li Yun, who has turned into ashes, asked Liu Ruiying a question back then, should one serve as a dog to that immortal or continue to focus on being oneself.
Liu Ruiying really wants to ask Gao Ren at this moment, but he also knows that Gao Ren won't answer.
If he wants to be human, just like himself, why does he have to make it so difficult for himself? If he doesn't want to, then why did he hide his "power" before?
Although he didn't tell Liu Ruiying all the details about the "power," she already knows the most essential part he needs. There are many things in this world that cannot be thoroughly questioned, and this one doesn't matter much.
而且他毕竟是快要被杀的人，知道再多也没用，最后还不是化为焦土，被风吹的无影无踪？
弱者败了就是如此，没有存活的余地，哪怕他付出一些代价，也一定要变强！
Although Gao Ren held the Star Sword in his hand, he never drew the sword.
Liu Ruiying also forgot whether he knew how to use a sword or not.
Or perhaps he was more adept at harnessing the immense power between the sword and the connected universe. Translated:
With a gentle tap of the fingertips, a slender wand detonates in mid-air.
Behind the central gap, the power of lightning has already been brewing to maturity.
刘睿影看着那弥漫的火花，双眼被刺的几乎一点都睁不开……
Since I can't see clearly.
Then I won't look.
Liu Ruiying closed her eyes and felt even more calm and composed in her heart.
第二次呼吸还未将气从肺部中全部吐出，刘睿影猛然睁眼，双腿用力一蹬，从平地上高高跃起。
The entire land where the previous station was located has been shaken by this tremendous force, creating a deep pit along with a network of secret tunnels that spread throughout the entire island, continuously collapsing in all directions.
Facing the thunder and lightning, Liu Ruiying remained fearless.
Gao Ren stood below, seeing Liu Ruiying's vermilion gauze robe, lotus crown, and purple silk sash with golden insignia all fully manifested, protecting his entire body so that the thunder and lightning could not harm him in the slightest.
But such a magnificent thunder, seems to have set the entire East Sea in turmoil.
那些远在安东王域的人，竟是在王城之中也看到了东海之上的惊天异变。
See another person, facing the thunder and going against the sky, seemingly wanting to go down with it!
Compared to the thunder's mighty appearance, Liu Ruiying's body is extremely slender and small... So small that one can almost not see it.
On top of the city wall in the city of Antong,
there were four people sitting around a square table.
仔细看去，方桌下还蹲着一小童，一手握着一只南方特有的竹节虫，正在游憩。
The four people sitting next to the square table are all elderly, with snow-white hair.
However, the spirit in their eyes was no weaker than the young man's.
在黑风阵阵的城头上，他们四人的眼睛就像是八柄利剑，可以透过百里、千里，看到刘睿影握剑的手，和他也如利剑一般的眼神。
The wind is really strong... Xiao Ren, pour us three old folks a glass of wine to warm ourselves up!
One person said.
The person called responded and immediately bent down, calling out the little child who was playing under the table. Translation:
"I was playing well, why are you asking me to do something!"
The child said discontentedly.
“I have spoiled this grandson!”
The person said, trying to make excuses for himself.
“Help me take the fishing rod and I will pour drinks for the three seniors!”
The child, although unwilling, nodded and agreed.
At the forefront of the fishing rod is not a hook, but a sword.
There is only one person in the whole world who uses such a fishing rod, and that is Ren Yang!
但这位名动天下，连霍望遇见都必须得忍让的至高武道修为，天神耀九州，钓剑任洋在这三人面前竟然还只是个后生。
将鱼钩给了自己的孙子，任洋从鱼篓里拿出酒壶和酒杯。
The wine bottle was empty.
If it wasn't, the wine inside would have spilled long ago.
This wine is extremely precious, if it spills, it will be a waste.
任洋伸手在空中一抓，像变戏法似的朝酒壶的肚子丢去，这酒壶里竟然就有了满满当当的一壶酒！
若是别普通人看到，定然会惊为天人，觉得神仙也不过就是如此！
To be able to conjure something out of thin air is even more impressive than being a deity.
“不错！造化容万物，万物成造化。取之于天地，早晚也会返之于天地。”
The old man who just poured wine for Ren Yang praised with his mouth.
天地的阴霾，以及那雷电，和雷电之中的刘睿影根本不会影响他们闲适的心情。