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Nearly four months had passed since Ye Tian was imprisoned in the dungeon. Cloudscar appeared once again, and during this time, no one had come to visit Ye Tian. He was unaware of any news from the outside world.
Of course, if Yun'er, Duan Liu, and Cold Moon could enter here, they would surely come.
Ye Tian watched as Cloudscar gradually approached from the dim corridor, knowing that a change was about to occur.
Moments later, Cloudscar stood before Ye Tian, first examining him carefully before nodding slightly, yet he remained silent throughout.
"Master," Ye Tian greeted amidst the shouts of Huang Tiange and Withered Man.
"You can leave now," Cloudscar replied calmly, seemingly ignoring the insults.
Upon hearing this, Huang Tiange and Withered Man appeared even happier than Ye Tian; they kept making gestures at him, implying that he should not forget to take revenge for them.
Ye Tian winked at them and then turned his gaze back to Cloudscar. "What about that letter?"
"It was forged," Cloudscar said.
He then extended his hand, a white light shimmering as it touched the massive iron lock.
With a clanking sound, the enormous lock that could withstand even lightning opened on its own, and the prison door swung wide open.
Ye Tian took a deep breath and stepped out. Under Cloudscar's watchful gaze, he bowed openly to Huang Tiange and Withered Man.
"Senior brothers, I will do my utmost to ensure your freedom."
This statement was made in front of Cloudscar, and Ye Tian's tone was very firm, devoid of any insincerity, clearly coming from the heart.
Cloudscar couldn't help but glance at Ye Tian a couple more times, while Huang Tiange exchanged anxious glances with him, fearing that Ye Tian might face repercussions for his words.
In response to their concerns, Ye Tian chose not to avoid them; instead, he sincerely met their gazes before finally looking away after a moment.
"Let's go," Cloudscar said slowly.
"Take care, seniors," Ye Tian said with a slight bow, following Cloudscar out of the dungeon.
After passing through a long, slanted corridor, the two finally re-emerged on the surface about half an hour later.
A blinding light shone down from the sky. Having been in darkness for so long, Ye Tian found it difficult to adjust; he squinted slightly and took a while to adapt.
"How does it feel to see the sky again?" Cloudscar asked, his tone emotionless.
"Very good," Ye Tian nodded. He could no longer regard Cloudscar with the same respect as before because during their time together, he realized that Huang Tiange and the others were very honest and simple people. The fact that Cloudscar had kept them imprisoned for decades for the Thunder Prison Eternal Induction was something Ye Tian could not agree with at all.
Of course, Cloudscar might have his own reasons for his actions, but until those underlying issues were clarified, Ye Tian's view of Cloudscar as the Master of Yunhai Sect could not return to what it once was.
"You have quite the nerve," Cloudscar said with a half-smile as he looked at Ye Tian. "Weren't you afraid I would punish you for speaking like that in front of me?"
Ye Tian remained silent for a moment before replying, "There is nothing in this world that I fear, except for those I hold dear."
"Is that all?" Cloudscar asked again.
"No, there is still a righteous path, and because I have the righteous path in my heart, I am not afraid." Ye Tian boldly met his gaze. Facing the existence that billions in Divine Wood County looked up to, he showed no fear at all.
"Oh?" Cloudscar seemed intrigued. "What is the righteous path?"
"The righteous path is doing the right thing," Ye Tian answered without hesitation.
"And what is the right thing?" Cloudscar asked again.
This time, Ye Tian was taken aback. Indeed, what is the right thing...
After thinking for a moment, he still could not find an answer. The word justice sounds easy, but when contemplated deeply, it becomes too vague.
Why justice? Many might say it is to eliminate evil and uphold goodness, taking the world as their responsibility.
But where does the "evil" in eliminating evil and upholding goodness come from?
Killing and arson are considered "evil," yet throughout history, how many strong individuals have paved their way to greatness without blood on their hands?
"Ye Tian, some things are not as simple as you imagine. The so-called righteous and evil paths cannot be judged solely by one person's thoughts," Cloudscar said, looking up at the sky with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
Ye Tian noticed this emotion and was somewhat surprised. In his mind, Cloudscar had always been an exceptionally composed figure, as if he could turn the tide even if the entire world were to collapse.
Yet at this moment, sadness was evident in the eyes of such a person. This indicated that even someone as strong as Cloudscar had matters beyond his control.
Perhaps those matters had already become part of the past, but even after being washed away by the river of time, they still could not erase the marks etched in Cloudscar's heart.
At that moment, Ye Tian seemed to understand. Although he had not truly learned any secrets about the Cloud Sea Sect's past, he grasped the reason why Cloudscar had confined Huang Tiange and another person there.
"Master, I have already mastered the Thunder Prison Eternal Induction, but due to my limited abilities, I cannot unleash its full power," Ye Tian said, changing his attitude. As he spoke, he no longer blamed Cloudscar; instead, he felt a sense of admiration and sympathy.
He realized that as a peak individual, perhaps what one must endure is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine.
"It’s alright. With your talent, you will surely achieve great success within ten years," Cloudscar continued to gaze at the sky.
"Once I return, I will transcribe the incantation," Ye Tian replied.
"No need. The Thunder Prison Eternal Induction is your fortune," Cloudscar said.
"What?" Ye Tian was taken aback. Being an intelligent person, he quickly understood that Cloudscar had confined him in the dungeon to help him!
"Remember, I have placed too many hopes on you," Cloudscar turned to look directly at Ye Tian and added, "Still, let me remind you: if you disappoint me, I will personally eliminate you."
Too many hopes...
Ye Tian was stunned. Although he had sensed Cloudscar's different attitude towards him before, it hadn't felt particularly significant at that time.
But today, hearing those words again from Cloudscar made him feel an inexplicable pressure.
What could this so-called hope be? Could it be...
"Go back now. They cannot be released for the time being," Cloudscar said before stepping away.
"Ye Tian, hurry up and catch up," he no longer dwelled on the matter, as Cloudscar must have his own considerations. Moreover, although those considerations stemmed from himself, they were for the greater stability of Divine Wood County.
"What are you following me for?" Cloudscar turned back and asked. At this moment, he had returned to his usual self, wearing a calm smile that reassured anyone who glanced at him. It seemed that with him around, any issue could be resolved.
"Um..." Ye Tian was unsure why he had followed him. After hesitating for a moment and realizing there was nothing to say, he shook his head, bowed slightly, and turned to leave.
Cloudscar soared into the sky, standing among the clouds. He glanced back at Ye Tian, his eyes reflecting a hint of expectation.
...
Upon returning to Rolling Cloud Peak, Ye Tian was the first to arrive at Xuanyuan Changfeng's residence. At this moment, Xuanyuan Changfeng was sitting quietly, lost in thought.
Ye Tian gently knocked on the door and said, "Master, I’m back."
His thoughts interrupted, Xuanyuan Changfeng stood up and replied, "It's good that you're back. Tomorrow is the Test of the Pavilion; you shouldn't wander around today."
Initially, Xuanyuan Changfeng was unaware of the situation. However, after Cloudscar explained everything to him, he no longer worried about Ye Tian. This was good news for Ye Tian; thus, when he returned now, Xuanyuan Changfeng felt no excitement.
In other words, Ye Tian being locked in the dungeon was akin to undergoing a trial; now that the trial was complete and his strength had improved, it was entirely normal.
Moreover, he understood Ye Tian well enough to know that this kid hadn't gathered with friends for a long time and would surely want to celebrate later. Hence, he reminded him about the Test of the Pavilion.
Ye Tian felt quite touched by this small detail. The reason Xuanyuan Changfeng wanted to remind him was that subconsciously he hoped Ye Tian would defeat Li Xun in the Test of the Pavilion.
"Master, why haven't I seen Wine Kid?" Ye Tian asked with a smile.
The topic caused Xuanyuan Changfeng to fall silent instantly.
Seeing this, Ye Tianxin's heart raced. Could it be that during the time he was imprisoned, something happened to Wine Kid? Or perhaps... Wine Kid had already met with misfortune during Elder Dou's Massacre.
"If you encounter him in the future, for the sake of our shared background, try to persuade him three times. If he refuses to turn back after three attempts, do not hold on to old feelings; eliminate him without mercy."
After a moment of silence, Xuanyuan Changfeng took a deep breath and spoke these words.
"Eliminate him without mercy..." Ye Tian was completely stunned. Then, he thought of the Nightmare Dragon.
"Master, has the power of the Nightmare Dragon within him awakened?"
Xuanyuan Changfeng nodded and said, "Not just awakened... Sigh, let's not discuss this matter any further. It’s unlikely we will find him anytime soon, but you must remember my words."
"Yes, Master." Ye Tian nodded solemnly. He could see how conflicted Xuanyuan Changfeng was when he spoke these words, but he still said them in the end, indicating that the situation had reached an almost irretrievable point.
"Master, I want to know what happened to Wine Kid. Did the Nightmare Dragon's demonic nature erupt? Why did he leave Cloud Sea Sect?" Ye Tian couldn't suppress his inner doubts and asked.
"On the day Beast Spirit shattered, your Crimson Dragon Golden Blood initially awakened, and it was at that time that he went missing." Xuanyuan Changfeng sighed and continued, "Among the Beast Spirits, the two strongest sealed beast souls are Crimson Dragon and Nightmare Dragon. At that time, the sect leader chose not to eliminate them but released them instead. The Crimson Dragon entered your Divine Consciousness, while the Nightmare Dragon Soul... I believe it has already been taken by Wine Kid."
Upon hearing this, Ye Tianxin's heart shook violently. Now he finally understood how heavy Cloudscar's expectations placed upon him were.
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