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Bagua Thunder Seal, Ye Tian's strongest killing move, has been perfected over the past year, allowing him to seamlessly integrate three distinct powers: Martial Origin Power, spiritual energy, and Crimson Dragon Golden Blood into the Bagua Thunder Seal. At this moment, what was originally merely Earth Level One martial arts, if fully concentrated, could easily break through to Earth Level Four.
Before him, the Bagua Pattern shone brilliantly. Although it was just a small Thunder Seal without any concentration, its power was enough to rival Earth Level One Martial Arts.
Amidst the sharp Whispers, Ye Tian's figure tore through the air. At the tip of his palm, the small yet explosively powerful Bagua Pattern trembled as if desperately trying to break free and obliterate the enemy before him.
"Wait! Wait!" At this critical moment, Hong Zhi's subconscious finally overcame his vanity; in the face of life and death, what did pride matter?
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian hesitated slightly. Although he had previously resolved to kill Hong Zhi, hearing the plea for mercy made him recall Xuanyuan Changfeng's feelings.
Having only entered the Cloudscroll Pavilion for two or three days, he had already clashed with the chief disciple and killed a personal disciple. While there were reasonable explanations for all this, it certainly drew too much attention and would inevitably put Xuanyuan Changfeng in a difficult position.
Ye Tian was not a wishy-washy person. If Hong Zhi were his own disciple, there would be no hesitation; for the grave crime of harming a fellow disciple, that person would have long since met his end.
However, this was Xuanyuan Changfeng's disciple—his own brother in arms...
Thinking of this, Ye Tian slowed down, and the Bagua Thunder Seal in his hand gradually dissipated after flickering a few times.
Seeing this, both Hong Zhi and the man in black let out a sigh of relief. Although they might have been able to evade that previous strike, what good would it have done? They were perceptive enough to see from the flashing Bagua Pattern that Ye Tian's true strength far surpassed theirs; even if they teamed up, they had no hope of victory.
"Remove your mask," Ye Tian said coldly to the man in black.
The man in black had witnessed the actions of another man in black earlier and understood that removing the mask meant a chance at survival. He hurriedly tore off his mask, revealing his true face to Ye Tian.
Ye Tian glanced at him a few times and then nodded.
"Thank you for sparing my life!" The man in black repeatedly cupped his hands in gratitude before rushing away.
Once the man in black had gone far, Ye Tian shifted his gaze to Hong Zhi. "Tell me the truth, is Li Xun really the mastermind behind your actions?"
Hong Zhi nodded, showing no shame for betraying Li Xun, only unease.
"Well..." Ye Tian replied simply, his expression unchanged. The likelihood of this was ninety-nine percent, and he only sought confirmation for that one percent of uncertainty.
"You don't expect me to point out the Senior Brother, do you..." Hong Zhi asked tentatively as he noticed Ye Tian deep in thought.
"What? If so, you wouldn't dare?" Ye Tian shot him a cold glare.
Upon hearing Ye Tian's response, Hong Zhi's face changed dramatically, and his body trembled slightly.
Li Xun was the chief disciple of Cloudscroll Pavilion. With him as a backing, Hong Zhi did not see harming Ye Tian as a difficult choice; as long as it was done flawlessly, it was no big deal.
However, the current situation proved how foolish his thinking was. Yet this could not justify turning against Li Xun. He could choose not to collude with Li Xun anymore, but he absolutely dared not challenge Li Xun's authority. After all, Li Xun was Li Xun; he was the Chief Disciple of Cloudscroll Pavilion and would likely become the Cloud Pavilion Master in the future—this was almost a certainty.
Although Ye Tian's appearance had introduced much uncertainty into the situation, it seemed that Ye Tian lacked the strength to shake Li Xun's position—at least not at this moment.
So how could Hong Zhi dare oppose Li Xun? Clearly, Ye Tian was the most favored disciple of the Lord, yet Li Xun still dared to act against him. How much less could a mere nominal disciple do?
"This... this..." Hong Zhi stammered, wanting to refuse Ye Tian but feeling hesitant. Even if he were to expose Li Xun now, that would be a matter for later. But right now, his life was in Ye Tian's hands; what could he say about the future...
Ye Tian tilted his head and looked at him with disdain. In truth, Ye Tian had no intention of asking him to expose anyone nor did he harbor any grand ambitions to take down Li Xun as they imagined. His earlier question was merely to ascertain whether Hong Zhi had any intention of repentance.
Now that the result was clear, Hong Zhi's hesitation indicated that deep down he did not truly wish to sever ties with Li Xun. His subconscious still regarded Li Xun as the foremost figure of Cloudscroll Pavilion and believed he would eventually become the Cloud Pavilion Master.
"I allow you to hesitate, but only for the duration of a cup of tea." Ye Tian was eager to see just how much influence Li Xun held in their hearts, and whether it could be shaken even in the face of life and death.
"And after a cup of tea..." Hong Zhi asked timidly.
"Kill." Ye Tian's voice was calm, giving off an aura reminiscent of a dark lord descending upon the world, as if the act of killing stirred not even a ripple in his heart.
This chilling atmosphere was not merely an act put on by Ye Tian. Although not many had died at his hands, he had developed a decisive character when it came to killing. If someone deserved to die, he wouldn't even furrow his brow.
The murderous intent radiated, enveloping the surroundings.
The previously unknown chirps of insects and birds in the Forest fell silent under such a fierce aura, leaving only the sound of wind rustling through leaves, creating an eerie stillness.
Hong Zhi suddenly felt a fear he had never experienced before. He cautiously looked up at Ye Tian, whose somewhat slender figure now emanated a suffocating pressure, as if he were an ancient demon craving human blood and bloodthirsty slaughter.
At this moment, Hong Zhi finally understood the terror of Ye Tian. What he possessed was not just strength but also an unyielding spirit for killing.
If he wanted to kill, he wouldn't care about anyone's status. Not to mention being merely a nominal direct disciple; even if you were the chief disciple, it would make no difference.
Those who touch my reverse scale shall be punished without mercy!
"The time is almost up; you better make your choice quickly." Ye Tian cast a cold glance at the somewhat dazed Hong Zhi, his tone impatient.
"I..." For Hong Zhi, this was indeed a difficult decision. It was two entirely different kinds of fear: one deeply rooted within him and the other that had seeped into his bones in an instant.
Hong Zhi's continued hesitation did not surprise Ye Tian. However, he did not press further because urging would be futile. His indecision stemmed from the pressure not yet reaching its peak; once the time was up, he would naturally make a choice.
Silence enveloped the area, and beads of sweat began to form on Hong Zhi's forehead, revealing the inner turmoil he was experiencing.
At that moment, Ye Tian's brow suddenly furrowed, as the previous Mysterious Aura reappeared...
Hong Zhi seemed to sense it too, turning his head to look around with a complex expression.
His face showed a mix of desire and conflict. His desire stemmed from his hope for the owner of that Mysterious Aura, as the time Ye Tian mentioned was approaching. The Mysterious Aura reappearing at this moment was certainly not a coincidence. After thinking it over, the most likely person to save him was undoubtedly Li Xun.
However, he was also conflicted because although this person exuded an aura that intimidated Ye Tian, there was no intention to attack. If it really was Li Xun, his intention might also be to observe Hong Zhi's choice.
The aura was still distant, and Hong Zhi could not determine if choosing to oppose Ye Tian would lead to Li Xun being able to rescue him in time if Ye Tian suddenly attacked.
Similarly, due to the aura being far away, he could not confirm whether that person was indeed Li Xun. If this person was not Li Xun, then opposing Ye Tian would only lead to death. If he was Li Xun, it would effectively cut off the viable path of evading Ye Tian in order to survive.
Ye Tian's gaze swept toward the distance in the Forest, where the dense foliage blocked all sunlight, creating a somewhat shadowy area. Within that shadow, it seemed that a figure was quietly standing.
"Why hide? What harm is there in showing yourself? Is this your style?" Ye Tian coldly provoked.
Hong Zhi quickly followed Ye Tian's gaze. He hoped even more than Ye Tian that the mysterious person would reveal themselves, as that would make his choice much simpler.
However, Ye Tian's provocation had no effect; on the contrary, the figure in the shadows seemed to sway slightly before completely disappearing.
Ye Tian frowned slightly; this person might not be Li Xun. Otherwise, there would be no need for them to hide—attacking him directly would be much more straightforward.
"Hong Zhi, since he won't show himself, I’m sorry!" Ye Tian slowly walked toward Hong Zhi while golden Thunder Light flickered in his palm.
Seeing this, Hong Zhi was greatly alarmed and frequently glanced back toward the direction of the mysterious person. At this moment, he had no intention of hiding anymore because hiding was futile; one could evade for a day but not for fifteen days.
However, to minimize unnecessary trouble, Ye Tian suddenly struck and sealed Hong Zhi's acupoint.
The acupoint was sealed, and Hong Zhi could not move, only allowing Ye Tian's palm to gently touch the top of his head. Ye Tian gazed into the distance with a meaningful look. With a slight exertion, a tremendous force instantly surged into Hong Zhi's mind, creating a sensation as if his head were about to burst open. In his daze, Hong Zhi let out a mournful long howl.
Retracting his gaze, Ye Tian found no response from the distance. Hong Zhi was already doomed; killing him would make little difference.
With this thought, Ye Tian slowly raised his palm. It was clear what he intended to do next: to strike down!
What would happen to Hong Zhi after enduring such a blow?
It was simple—his mind would shatter, and his soul would disperse!
"Wait!"
The Person in the Forest finally spoke, his voice carrying an aged kindness.
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