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"Shut up!"
Hong Zhi shouted angrily. At this moment, he had completely understood the gap in strength between the two. Although he was technically at a higher cultivation level than Ye Tian, in terms of true overall strength, Ye Tian was far beyond him, not even on the same level.
What is overall strength? It encompasses mastery of martial arts, choice of techniques, and calculation of human emotions—these factors exist outside of cultivation levels yet can decisively influence victory or defeat.
Of course, Ye Tian's overall strength was far more than that. There were powerful Second Spirit Pouch and the mysterious Crimson Dragon Golden Blood, the details of which even Ye Tian himself did not fully understand.
"Shut up!"
Hong Zhi cursed again because Ye Tian chose to ignore his previous insult, merely looking at him with disdainful eyes, as if feeling pity for Hong Zhi.
"Do you really want to choose to die fighting instead of breaking free?" Ye Tian asked with a smile.
"Don't be so arrogant! Do you think I'm Hong Zhi easy to deal with?!" Hong Zhi blustered, trying to bolster his own courage.
Although this bravado was merely self-deception, he had no other choice. He had never concealed his identity from the beginning, so running away would be useless. Even if he managed to escape from Ye Tian, the Cloud Sea Sect would never let go of someone who attempted to harm a direct disciple of the Lord. Even if the Cloud Sea Sect spared him, Li Xun, the mastermind behind this incident, would definitely kill him to cover his tracks.
"You’re not easy to deal with; you're just easy to eat," Ye Tian replied with a laugh.
Ye Tian's nonchalant attitude stirred a strong feeling of humiliation within Hong Zhi. At the same time, an overwhelming sense of helpless defeat washed over him because he truly had no way to handle Ye Tian.
"I'll say it again: if you are willing to back down, I can consider sparing your life."
Still the same words. Although Hong Zhi was only nominally a direct disciple, he had performed three bows and nine kowtows as a sign of respect to Xuanyuan Changfeng. Regardless of his character or nature, there must be something that Xuanyuan Changfeng appreciated about him—perhaps it was his decisiveness in handling matters or something else; in any case, there were indeed some redeeming qualities.
In other words, Ye Tian did not want to kill him because Xuanyuan Changfeng was someone who valued talent and was wise enough to discern Hong Zhi's strengths and weaknesses. The fact that he allowed Hong Zhi to hold a position as a direct disciple indicated that Xuanyuan Changfeng had not given up hope on him.
Given this situation, how could Ye Tian easily crush this faint hope?
Ye Tian's renewed mercy left Hong Zhi in hesitation. No one wishes to knowingly walk into danger when they know there is a tiger ahead; no one wants to risk their life when they are aware of certain death.
But would Ye Tian really spare him?
This is where Hong Zhi's hesitation lies at this moment. He wants to kill Ye Tian; why should Ye Tian spare his life?
Is this not a trap set by Ye Tian to subdue him effortlessly?
If he truly chooses to trust Ye Tian, will Ye Tian not expose him to Xuanyuan Changfeng after returning?
Furthermore, even if he does not expose him, having such a significant leverage in hand means he would be subject to control in the future.
But being controlled by someone isn't necessarily bad, right? With the strength Ye Tian has demonstrated, it is possible that he could surpass Li Xun in the near future...
Hong Zhi's mind was racing with chaotic thoughts. Rationality told him not to trust Ye Tian, yet deep within his subconscious, there was a voice.
"Submit... following him is the true path to enlightenment..."
However, this thought did not only occur to Hong Zhi; even the black-clad man beside him felt similarly. Yet he was clearer-headed than Hong Zhi. He could still watch Ye Tian and had no hesitation because Ye Tian had not promised him mercy.
When faced with certain death, one often loses fear. Since Ye Tian showed no intention of letting him go, the black-clad man had no choice but to fight for his life.
At this moment, he stared at Ye Tian with a fearless gaze, and the desire to submit within him arose precisely from this confrontation...
Ye Tian's eyes shimmered with glimmers of Kanazawa, even the whites of his eyes were veiled in gold. Deep within those golden eyes, it seemed as if a small dragon was twisting and turning... an aura of a king quietly emanated.
That imposing presence made one feel oppressed and instinctively want to retreat, unwilling to face it.
The black-clad man did not know why Ye Tian had transformed like this; even Ye Tian himself was unaware that he was revealing the Crimson Dragon's True Form. However, this was not unintentional; it was because the Crimson Dragon's True Form sensed a tremendous threat.
Ye Tian's brow furrowed slightly, and a serious expression gradually appeared on his face. He sensed an aura around him that was several times stronger than his own; this person's cultivation level must be at least above Martial Sovereign.
He made this judgment because Ye Tian could not discern the opponent's true capabilities.
"Could it be Li Xun has arrived?" This was Ye Tian's first thought, and it was this very thought that involuntarily triggered the manifestation of his Crimson Dragon's True Form.
Because if it truly were Li Xun here, then what followed would undoubtedly be a life-and-death battle. The Crimson Dragon is a Primordial Divine Beast; when it senses a threat, it exudes an overwhelming kingly aura to intimidate its enemies. Since Ye Tian had absorbed Dragon Blood into his body, although he could not fully inherit that momentum, he still carried some of its essence.
Since obtaining the Crimson Dragon's Golden Blood, Ye Tianjing has surprisingly discovered that he cannot freely control its power. For instance, with the Bagua Thunder Palm, Ye Tian is unable to simply use Martial Origin Power to activate it; every time he does, it is accompanied by brilliant golden light infused with the Crimson Dragon's Golden Blood Power.
Additionally, there is the Crimson Dragon's True Form. Although Ye Tian has not noticed much about this, he still feels its presence. What strikes him the most is when he encounters powerful beasts. These formidable creatures possess incredible strength, putting Ye Tian's life at risk. However, whenever such moments arise, Ye Tian feels as if his soul is being stirred, and those beasts exhibit clear signs of fear—either fleeing outright or halting their attacks while howling in distress.
The current situation is somewhat similar, as Ye Tian senses a threatening presence nearby, prompting the automatic emergence of the Crimson Dragon's True Form.
Strangely, however, once the Crimson Dragon's True Form appears, that mysterious aura suddenly vanishes without a trace. No matter how hard Ye Tian tries to perceive it, he can no longer capture even a hint of it.
"Whoever you are, hiding away like this is rather unseemly. Why not show yourself?" As the Crimson Dragon's True Form fades along with the Mysterious Aura, Ye Tian looks around and speaks coldly.
The forest is silent; the mountain breeze rustles through the trees, and apart from the occasional chirping of insects and birds, there is no response.
"Li Xun, I know it's you!" Ye Tian calls out again, as he truly cannot think of anyone else who would be playing tricks here.
"Senior Brother?!" Hong Zhi's face lights up with joy upon hearing this. Initially, he thought Ye Tian was losing his mind, but now hearing such words combined with Ye Tian's serious expression makes it seem possible that Li Xun has indeed arrived.
This situation sends a shock through Hong Zhi; if Li Xun has come, then his life would undoubtedly be spared.
"Senior Brother, I've lured Ye Tian out! Since you've come personally, I'll leave it to you to deal with him and vent your frustrations!" Hong Zhi is truly a schemer; even at this moment, he cannot forget his own calculations.
Ye Tian ignores him and cautiously surveys his surroundings, but after that aura disappeared, it has not reappeared.
"Senior Brother?! Speak up!" After waiting for a moment without receiving a response from Li Xun, Hong Zhi begins to feel anxious again.
His earlier words have effectively severed his escape route; if the newcomer is not Li Xun, then even if he wants to beg for mercy from Ye Tian now, he may not receive forgiveness.
"Hong Zhi, we might have to rely on ourselves..." The man in black also experiences a rollercoaster of emotions but is more accepting of reality than Hong Zhi. After waiting in vain, he quickly realizes that if they want to survive, they must join forces and fight back.
"Hong Zhi, I'm giving you one last chance. If you don't leave quickly, don't blame me for being merciless." After several attempts to probe further, Ye Tian finally gives up. Since the other party intends to hide, there’s no need for him to waste time and energy on them anymore. It’s best to resolve matters with Hong Zhi first.
"Hahaha! Me leave? On what grounds do you think you can make me go?" Hong Zhi suddenly bursts into mad laughter, startling the man in black standing beside him.
"Hong Zhi..." The man in black looks at Hong Zhi in confusion.
"I don't want to waste my breath with you. Three counts: if you don't leave, you'll have only one path left—death." Ye Tian's tone was filled with disgust and impatience. He probably understood why Hong Zhi was suddenly acting this way. The word "leave," while not a particularly vicious insult, carried the disdainful tone of a strong person dismissing a weak one, as if to say that Hong Zhi wasn't even worthy of making him take action.
"One!"
Hong Zhi remained still, his expression complex, feigning indifference.
"Two!"
Hong Zhi still did not move; his disdain had begun to twist into panic.
Before the third count could be spoken, fear and regret had completely replaced Hong Zhi's expression. His feet began to shift, but it was already too late.
"Three..."
Ye Tian's "three" was calm because he had decided during the first count not to show mercy to Hong Zhi anymore. As the saying goes, "things should not go beyond three." Ye Tian had given Hong Zhi three chances, but he had failed to make the right choice.
As for these three counts, they were merely Ye Tian's internal acknowledgment to Xuanyuan Changfeng. He had given Hong Zhi ample opportunity and even time to escape afterward, but he had not seized it properly.
With the word "three" leaving his lips, Ye Tian suddenly moved like a sharp arrow, akin to Thunder, shooting forward with a whoosh. In the sound of breaking air, a Bagua Pattern swirling with blue, gold, and green colors burst forth...
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