Chapter 95

"En?" Qin Peng looked at Su Xinghe and slowly said, "What do you mean by telling me these things, Uncle Su?"

Su Xinghe stared at Qin Peng, fell silent for a moment, and then slowly said, "It means exactly what it sounds like. The person is a former classmate of mine, now a star-level powerhouse. When Shimoon was young, she used to play very well with his son!"

Qin Peng remained silent, quietly waiting for Su Xinghe to continue.

"I know that Shimoon also likes you!" Su Xinghe slowly said, "I also know that there is such a feeling between you two, but, Qin Peng, you must understand that the world is not as simple as you imagine. Whether you like it or not, there are social classes in this world. For some people, the concept of class is an insurmountable barrier!"

"Uncle Su, I understand your meaning!" Qin Peng smiled and looked at Su Xinghe, slowly saying, "I understand, completely. Wasn't I living at the lowest level of society before? I know there is a huge gap between us, one that cannot be easily crossed!"

At this point, Qin Peng looked at Su Xinghe and slowly said, "Uncle Su, are you asking me to give up on Shimoon?"

Su Xinghe looked at Qin Peng, sighed deeply, and slowly said, "It's not about giving up. As Shimoon's father, I want to see my daughter happy for life. I am more willing to respect her choice, but..."

At this point, Su Xinghe sighed again and slowly said, "There are many things in this world that are helpless, and I have my own helplessness!"

Qin Peng looked at Su Xinghe, his mind slightly moved, and suddenly said, "Is Uncle Su troubled by Huang Ming's affairs?"

Su Xinghe couldn't help but be slightly stunned, staring at Qin Peng, "How did you know?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Su Xinghe laughed bitterly and slowly said, "Shimoon told you, didn't she?"

Qin Peng nodded.

Su Xinghe sighed and slowly said, "Yes, it is indeed because of Huang Ming. Because of my momentary mercy back then, I let this boy go. I never expected that in just a few years, he would have some extraordinary encounter, rapidly increasing his strength. Then, taking advantage of my inattention, he killed Shimoon's mother. Now, he has grown into a monster that even I cannot deal with. This time, at the interstellar conference, I received news that in at most three years, he will reach the star level!"

Qin Peng was slightly stunned but said nothing. If the Wang family knew this news, then Su Xinghe had no reason not to know it.

Su Xinghe glanced at Qin Peng and slowly said, "Star level, to be honest, I may never reach that realm in my lifetime. Do you know what that means?"

Qin Peng nodded and slowly said, "You are already in a life-and-death struggle with Huang Ming. Once he breaks through to the star level, he will definitely seek revenge and kill you!"

"I would do the same in your position!" Su Xinghe shook his head and sighed, "My talent is ultimately limited. Although I now enjoy various benefits and the admiration of others, all of that means nothing in front of a star-level powerhouse!"

"I understand!" Qin Peng nodded.

The combat power of a true powerhouse can still be estimated, but for a star-level powerhouse, their combat power is beyond calculation. The difference between the two is like heaven and earth. Moreover, the power a star-level powerhouse wields is a level higher than true qi.

To put it bluntly, Su Xinghe, the first-rate expert of Terra, might be completely crushed by a star-level powerhouse with just one finger, treating him like an ant.

If the world is divided into different levels, then star-level powerhouses are above the masses, enjoying countless halos. Each star-level powerhouse is invaluable to humanity.

Su Xinghe said he could not break through to the star level, and Qin Peng understood. Cultivation is ultimately about talent, which determines your future achievements. Ultimately, it comes down to your talent. Su Xinghe might have the potential to break through to the star level, but certainly not within three years.

Huang Ming claimed he could break through to the star level within three years. In fact, he already has the ability to do so, but there is a possibility of failure. Within three years, breaking through to the star level is almost certain.

Su Xinghe looked at Qin Peng and slowly said, "Qin Peng, I cannot guarantee Shimoon's safety. Once I die, what will happen to Shimoon? I dare not imagine it. I am sorry, I dare not take the risk. Do you understand?"

Qin Peng looked at Su Xinghe and then nodded seriously, "I understand your thoughts!"

Su Xinghe smiled and slowly said, "That's good!"

At this point, Su Xinghe looked at Qin Peng and said seriously, "Qin Peng, I know you are very excellent, extremely excellent. However, I cannot be sure if you can break through to the star level within three years. This is almost impossible, and there are very few people in human history who have achieved it. However, you are different. You have a master behind you. I don't know who your master is or what level he has reached. Qin Peng, let me put it this way: as long as you can show me the ability to ensure Shimoon's safety within three years, I am willing to let you marry her!"

Qin Peng smiled and looked at Su Xinghe, slowly saying, "Uncle Su, are you afraid?"

Su Xinghe couldn't help but be slightly stunned, looking at Qin Peng, "What do you mean?"

"Are you afraid of Huang Ming, or do you think deep down that you cannot break through to the star level?" Qin Peng slowly said, "You feel that you are too old, your potential has reached its limit, and your strength will never improve. You think breaking through is impossible, right?"

Su Xinghe fell silent for a moment and then slowly said, "You are right. I no longer believe I can break through to the star level. I am old and no longer have the potential of a young person. I am different from you. When I was young, I also dreamed of becoming the strongest human. Now..."

"But," Qin Peng slowly said, "Uncle Su, have you considered this? How much younger is Huang Ming than you? Ten years, twenty years? Not more than thirty years, right?"

"Yes, sixteen years," Su Xinghe slowly said.

"Right, only sixteen years younger. On ancient Earth, this would be a significant difference, but Uncle Su, can you understand? In the present, sixteen years is not a huge gap. You think your potential has reached its limit, but what about Huang Ming? Has his potential also reached its limit? At your age, he might still reach a higher level. Your body still has room for improvement. Why give up so easily?"

Su Xinghe's pupils slightly contracted.

Qin Peng slowly said, "Because you are afraid. You think Huang Ming's rapid breakthrough in just a few years is beyond your imagination. You think you are beyond help and that no matter how hard you try, you can never match Huang Ming. You have lost hope in yourself!"

"Lost hope?" Su Xinghe was shocked, yet he didn't know what to say. He suddenly felt that every word Qin Peng said was absolutely correct. He had lost hope and confidence in himself.

At this point, Qin Peng gently shook his head, "I am young, and perhaps my words now are easy to say. But on my first day of school, my teacher told me a saying: martial arts is a path of overcoming obstacles. This path is not easy; it is not peaceful. The most important thing in martial arts is to be fearless, to slay demons, inner demons, and outer demons. Only then can you find your true self. Uncle Su, you are trapped by inner demons!"

Su Xinghe's pupils suddenly contracted, a feeling he couldn't describe filling his heart.

Inner demons, am I trapped by inner demons?

When did I start thinking I was inferior to others?

Su Xinghe couldn't help but fall into memories. In his youth, he was a prodigy, entering the Martial God Academy and being seen as destined to break through to the star level.

When did I start doubting myself?

Was it because I couldn't deal with Huang Ming?

In an instant, Su Xinghe's face was covered in cold sweat. After a long time, he came to his senses and looked at Qin Peng, slowly saying, "Qin Peng, I am increasingly impressed by you!"

"Not at all!" Qin Peng slowly said, "Uncle Su, life is full of experiences. The mundane world inevitably produces many inner demons. I can say these things to you now, perhaps because my experiences are not enough. I hope my words can make you realize!"

Su Xinghe laughed bitterly. He knew that Qin Peng's words were like a wake-up call, but a wake-up call does not mean he can easily overcome his inner demons.

After all, inner demons are not formed in a day or two.

With his concerns, it is difficult to slay inner demons. Qin Peng's words did make Su Xinghe more alert, but to easily slay inner demons would take time. It might lead to a rapid improvement in cultivation, or it might be reinvaded by inner demons.

Everything depends on whether Su Xinghe can overcome this obstacle.