In the midst of the crowd, Black Maitreya was slaughtering left and right, his two large hands like deadly hammers, causing heads to burst and blood to fly wherever he went. In just a moment, at least ten people had already lost their lives at his hands.
Such despicable tactics were effective; Ye Tian's eyes were bloodshot, and a chilling light suddenly flickered in his gaze.
A heavy aura of killing intent spread out, making the surrounding crowd shiver involuntarily, goosebumps rising all over their bodies.
"Heh heh, you've fallen for it. Let me see your true strength," Hu Lue said with a smug smile on his lips. His sinister scheme had achieved its goal; that piercing killing intent indicated that Ye Tian had been thoroughly provoked.
"You’re seeking death!" Ye Tian finally moved. Accompanied by a roar filled with rage, his figure shot into the arena like a sharp arrow, heading straight for Black Maitreya.
"Haha! This is exhilarating! Great plan, brother!" Black Maitreya was still immersed in the thrill of the massacre. Just after taking down one person, he turned back to Hu Lue and laughed heartily.
Whoosh!
A figure appeared suddenly within half a yard of Black Maitreya.
"Bagua Thunder Palm!"
Ye Tian struck out with a palm, blue electric light flashing, accompanied by strands of green light.
"Damn..." Lost in the thrill of killing and caught off guard by Ye Tian's furious speed, Black Maitreya only realized Ye Tian was in front of him at that moment.
He intended to curse but before he could finish, he felt an incredibly powerful force slamming toward his face.
Black Maitreya's eyes widened in shock, and his mouth twitched as he instinctively raised his arm to block. Martial Origin Power surged from his heart and enveloped his arm.
Although he reacted quickly, it was still half a step too late. Just as he raised his arm, the palm glowing with blue-green light had already slammed onto his arm.
Bang!
With a loud crash, the figure of Black Maitreya was sent flying like a tattered cloth, rolling far away before finally coming to a stop.
"This is bad!" Hu Lue's heart sank as he realized that although Black Maitreya had activated his Martial Origin Power for defense, he had likely only managed to summon three layers of it against Ye Tian's monstrous speed.
"What happened? Was that person just now Black Maitreya?" Wang Tiankuang frowned, trying to see clearly. However, due to his eyes being damaged by poison gas, he couldn't make out the situation and could only vaguely see a large figure being thrown out, which he assumed was indeed Black Maitreya.
"That boy named Ye Tian is quite impressive; he actually knocked Black Maitreya away with a single palm!" Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti replied. Even someone as composed as him couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in his tone.
"That boy is your family's rival, right?" Windwalker Young Master spoke slowly. Before Wang Tiankuang could respond, he continued, "If he isn't dealt with quickly, he will undoubtedly become a major threat to your Wang family!"
"Do I need you to tell me that?" Wang Tiankuang cursed inwardly. He had come here full of confidence, but before even reaching Black Wind Stronghold, he had been nearly blinded and all his subordinates had betrayed him. He was most aware of Ye Tian's threat and didn't need anyone else to remind him.
However, while Wang Tiankuang was in a dire situation personally, the Wang family still had an unparalleled genius in Wang Weiyang.
Thinking of this, Wang Tiankuang snorted coldly and said, "Windwalker Young Master, you're exaggerating. Is my nephew Wang Weiyang not better than him?"
"Haha, that's possible for now, but in my opinion, within a year, this person will surely surpass Wang Weiyang and even..." Windwalker Young Master paused here, his gaze fixed intensely on Ye Tian as he continued slowly, "even surpass Cold Boyuan is not out of the question."
"Hmph, didn't you want to compete with him earlier? Why are you backing down now that you've seen him display his power?" Although Wang Tiankuang didn't particularly dislike the other man, Windwalker Young Master's repeated condescension towards the Wang family was quite displeasing to him.
"Haha, Sky Mad Second Master need not target me. If I were to step in now, he would undoubtedly lose; but what I said pertains to a year from now," Windwalker Young Master replied with a calm smile, showing no signs of anger at Wang Tiankuang's disdain.
"Anyone can boast; I could say I can take on the Cold Family by myself!" Wang Tiankuang retorted angrily.
"Sky Mad Second Master, your mindset raises concerns about life after joining the Wang family," Windwalker Young Master looked at Wang Tiankuang with an increasingly cold gaze.
"Concerned? Then don't join our Wang family! Did I ask you to?" Wang Tiankuang's anger escalated as he impulsively blurted out these words.
"Gentlemen, let me say something," Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti interjected as he sensed the atmosphere turning tense. He stepped slightly forward to block their gazes from locking onto each other and slowly began to speak: "You two shouldn't act impulsively; your dispute is meaningless. Ye Tian poses a threat to the Wang family—Sky Mad Second Master should be well aware of this—but what kind of enhancement our joining would bring to the strength of the Wang family should also be clear to Second Uncle."
"Haha, no wonder you're a brother who mingles in a Village," Wang Tiankuang sneered, implying that Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti was merely echoing the words of Windwalker Young Master.
"Second Uncle is overthinking it; I am just speaking the truth," Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti said, glancing at Wang Tiankuang. Then, leaning in slightly, he added, "If we weren't genuinely willing to join you, we would have acted against you long ago."
Upon hearing this, Wang Tiankuang's expression turned cold for a moment before returning to normal. He replied in a low voice, "If I remember correctly, Brother Xu, you are merely at the late stage of A First-Stage Martial Artist. What gives you the right to act against me?"
"Haha, Second Uncle still doesn't trust me. Do you really think I can't see through your little tricks?" Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti had already shifted his gaze forward, his demeanor calm.
Wang Tiankuang felt a chill run down his spine. He had hidden his intentions well but did not expect this person to see through him. It seemed that Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti was indeed not someone to be underestimated.
"Ahem... Windwalker Young Master, I may have spoken too harshly just now; I hope you won't take offense," Wang Tiankuang reluctantly cupped his hands in apology. It was only at this moment that he realized if he angered the two of them, not only would he fail to destroy Black Wind Stronghold or kill Ye Tian, but he might also endanger his own life.
"Sky Mad Second Master, you flatter me. I also may have been offensive earlier; I hope for your understanding," Windwalker Young Master responded without any arrogance, instead bowing slightly in return with even more courtesy.
"This... it is still my fault; please do not argue further, Windwalker Young Master." A hint of shame crossed Wang Tiankuang's face as he did not expect such politeness from Windwalker Young Master.
"Alright, alright. Although we may not be brothers yet, we will be working together in the future. Let's not dwell on these small matters; otherwise, back and forth could easily harm our relationship." Seeing the situation defuse, Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti made this statement. It had two meanings: first, to inform Wang Tiankuang that they genuinely wanted to join the Wang family; otherwise, there would be no need to tolerate him. Second, to indicate their stance that if after joining the Wang family, Wang Tiankuang dared to retaliate for any slight, they would not remain silent.
After saying this, Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti noticed that Wang Tiankuang's expression darkened slightly. However, this was the best outcome possible for him, so he chose not to speak further and shifted his focus back to the arena.
At this moment, Ye Tian was already engaged in battle with Black Maitreya. Observing the situation, it seemed that after receiving one of Ye Tian's strikes, Black Maitreya had been steadily retreating and was now clearly at a disadvantage.
"Watch out!"
Another sharp shout rang out as Ye Tian leaped into action, delivering a powerful strike toward the panting Black Maitreya.
At this point, Black Maitreya was dazed and confused from the blows he had received. The earlier strike had nearly broken his arm; if it weren't for his years of training in the Small Achievement of the Great Sun Diamond Technique, he would have likely become incapacitated by now.
"Fifth Brother, be careful!" Though disoriented, Black Maitreya was being closely monitored by Hu Lue. Seeing his companion in danger, he quickly shouted a warning.
However, his reminder was not an ordinary one. Due to his status, he was reluctant to intervene directly, but he could not allow Black Maitreya, the only loyal and capable subordinate he had, to perish. Therefore, within that earlier "reminder," he infused nearly eighty percent of his Martial Origin Power.
"Fifth Brother, be careful... be careful..."
The echo reverberated endlessly, and at the same time, a powerful wave of vibration surged through the air. Those within three yards of him with lower strength were directly shaken to the point of nearly losing consciousness, while even the members of the Cold Family across from him covered their ears, displaying expressions of pain.
Under such immense power, Ye Tian was naturally affected as well. He suddenly staggered in mid-air, almost losing his balance due to this unexpected "black hand."
Logically speaking, since Ye Tian was affected, Black Maitreya should not have fared any better. However, the situation defied expectations; Black Maitreya swayed for two steps but then suddenly stabilized himself, even a glimmer of brilliance bursting forth from his eyes.
"Could they share some secret technique?" Ye Tian caught a glimpse of Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti, Windwalker Young Master, and others. Except for Wang Tiankuang, the rest maintained calm expressions. Of course, this was not simply because they were strong Martial Masters.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
After regaining his composure, Black Maitreya roared several times. Then he stomped heavily on the ground with both feet, and a powerful airflow erupted around him. Under the impact of this fierce airflow, sand and stones within five yards flew toward his iron-like fists.
In an instant, Black Maitreya had built up an overwhelming momentum. Anyone could see that he had unleashed all of his strength. If the two were to clash head-on again, the outcome would likely be determined by life or death.
At this moment, Ye Tian was suspended in mid-air. While it would not be difficult for him to change positions in mid-air, he had also gathered significant momentum. Forcing a retreat might lead to a backlash due to wasted energy.
Thinking this through, a sharp light flashed in Ye Tian's eyes. Moreover, he was not one to back down; in this situation, there was only one word: fight!
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