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Ye Tian originally had no intention of putting Hong Zhi to death, but Elder Dou's repeated protection and Hong Zhi's constant provocation had pushed him to his limits.
Both of these individuals belonged to the type that was beyond redemption. First, regarding Hong Zhi, he had been scheming to kill Ye Tian, but after failing multiple times, Ye Tian had given him several chances. Instead of cherishing them, after receiving protection, he even attempted to bite back. Such a petty person is irredeemable; even if left alive, he would eventually become a disaster.
Now, turning to Elder Dou. If he were simply magnanimous and without temper, Ye Tian would not be so angry. However, he was the type who could not distinguish between good and bad; in order to save Hong Zhi, he actually intended to take action against Ye Tian. What kind of reasoning is that!
The more Ye Tian thought about it, the angrier he became. His stubborn nature was once again ignited at this moment. If you want to protect him, then today I will definitely kill him!
"Elder Dou, I apologize!" Ye Tian coldly shouted and cupped his hands in salute. Although the other party was the strongest opponent he had ever encountered, they were still from the same sect, and Ye Tian did not wish to lose his manners.
A glimmer flashed in Elder Dou's eyes, but his previously kind expression suddenly turned fierce. This time he did not bow; he simply returned the gesture with a heavy fist salute.
Seeing this, Ye Tian felt even more enraged. Elder Dou clearly also had a passionate side, but unexpectedly it was stirred up because of him.
There was nothing more to say at this point; Ye Tian only had one thought in mind: under Elder Dou's protection, he would slay Hong Zhi and use action to awaken the confused Elder Dou.
"Watch out!"
Ye Tian raised his voice as he stepped forward with his right foot, propelling himself like an arrow shooting out.
Elder Dou remained expressionless and took a slight step back while his right palm turned into an ethereal form. As his hand rotated, a swirling energy like floating clouds spread out.
The distance between the two was not far, but Ye Tian did not use Yuqi Tayan Jue because with Elder Dou's strength, it would inevitably be ineffective unless there was a flaw on his part.
Ye Tian did not know what Elder Dou's technique was called; he had not seen any records of such martial arts in the Spiritual Treasure Compendium. It seemed that because Cloud Sea Sect was a major sect of the current era, their martial arts were unlikely to leak out easily.
However, this technique felt somewhat familiar to Ye Tian because during his battle with Cold Wu, he had encountered a martial art called Wind-Returning Palm. Although this martial art was different from martial arts in general, the two were quite similar.
"It must be a method of overcoming hardness with softness..." Ye Tian thought as he observed those ethereal swirling clouds.
Elder Dou's technique appeared light and unassuming; those clouds seemed gentle and scattered, resembling more of a trick than martial arts. However, Ye Tian understood very well that these seemingly ethereal and gentle clouds were actually condensed from powerful Martial Origin Power.
Origin Power is a mysterious force that is invisible and intangible in everyday life, but it can unleash tremendous power through the resonance of the Martial Sect Method. It is incredibly strong, capable of shattering stones and splitting mountains when mastered to perfection.
Throughout the process of mastering Origin Power, generations of Martial Cultivators have devoted their intellect and effort, leading to the current ability to transform Origin Power into an even more powerful existence through cultivation.
For instance, Martial Mastery allows one to harness Martial Origin Power, which is a product of enhanced Origin Power. It is more forceful and domineering, but also more difficult to control.
The difficulty in control here does not refer to manipulation but rather that Martial Origin Power tends to be violent, making it hard to manage its usage and extremely exhausting.
However, this situation is not insurmountable. As long as a Martial Practitioner can transcend Martial Master and reach the Martial Unity Definition, all challenges can be easily resolved.
At that moment, the body of the Martial Practitioner will be able to resonate automatically with Origin Power, no longer relying on mental techniques for resonance. Thus, whether launching or receiving attacks or controlling the balance of strength and gentleness after activating Martial Origin Power, everything can be managed freely. In simple terms, Origin Power becomes one with the body, making the body the source of Origin Power.
Ye Tian's figure did not stop, but his brow furrowed deeply. Although he was mentally prepared for Elder Dou's strength to exceed the Martial Unity Definition, he never expected that after reaching this level, the control over Martial Origin Power could be so effortless.
Clouds rolled and unrolled, leaving no trace behind.
Unless Ye Tian could disperse all the clouds condensed from Martial Origin Power in one strike, he would find himself trapped.
The clouds slowly drifted closer to Ye Tian. This seemingly harmless scene made him break into a cold sweat because he understood that even the slightest contact with the clouds would yield results similar to taking a palm strike from Elder Dou directly.
With this thought in mind, Ye Tian decisively used Jujutsu; his forward-leaning figure suddenly flipped as he activated Yuqi Tayan Jue and retreated twenty zhang in an instant.
Ye Tian safely exited the encirclement of clouds and looked gravely at Elder Dou. This person's strength was certainly more than just a simple Martial Sovereign; it might even reach that level or beyond.
At this moment, Elder Dou was also observing Ye Tian. Their gazes met, and both saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes. Their mutual astonishment stemmed from underestimating one another.
"Hmm?" Elder Dou was greatly surprised. He had secretly observed the battle and witnessed Ye Tian defeating three opponents single-handedly. At that time, he thought it was Ye Tian's limit, but he did not expect that this young man had not yet exerted his full strength.
"To possess such strength yet live so humbly... what has happened to Elder Dou?" Ye Tian felt somewhat perplexed about what could have caused such a powerful individual to become this way.
"Having you as a disciple in Cloudscroll Pavilion is truly a blessing," Elder Dou said sincerely after a moment of silence.
"Elder Dou, you flatter me. A disciple like Hong Zhi from Cloudscroll Pavilion is the real blessing." Ye Tian completely ignored the praise directed at him; he was not a naive follower who would change his mind due to a few compliments.
The duel between the two was not a contest of skills. Ye Tian was determined to defeat Hong Zhi today, so he had neither the time nor the inclination to exchange pleasantries with Elder Dou.
Internal admiration did not affect anything, but speaking it out loud could influence one's momentum.
Momentum could not be lost; this was Ye Tian's path to victory. Once, he had faced opponents like Wu Tianci and Xu Tai with significantly weaker strength, relying solely on the momentum of "even if I die, my spirit remains unbroken; what can you do about it?"
"Esteemed Disciple, you seem a bit narrow-minded," Elder Dou praised Ye Tian but was met with mockery. Although there was only Hong Zhi as an audience here, it still made him feel somewhat embarrassed.
"Elder Dou, there is something I do not understand." Since Ye Tian had not thought of a suitable offensive method, he was not in a hurry to strike.
"What is it?" Elder Dou did not rush to attack; that was not his character.
"Isn't the saying that 'the pitiful person must have something hateful about them' referring to you?" Ye Tian's words showed no regard for Elder Dou's face, piercing like a sharp blade into his heart.
As expected, Elder Dou trembled at these words. Perhaps being disrespected did not matter much to him, but this kind of insult and sarcasm without any foul language was indeed excessive.
"Disciple, be mindful of your words!" Elder Dou's expression darkened noticeably, and several veins bulged on his forehead in an instant.
From "Esteemed Disciple" to "disciple," though only one word changed, the shift in Ye Tian's impression in Elder Dou's mind was evident.
At this moment, Ye Tian was no longer Lord's esteemed disciple but rather a sharp-tongued and bitter individual.
"Do you truly believe I have insulted you?" Ye Tian sneered, asking knowingly.
"Do you not think so?" Elder Dou flicked his sleeve, revealing a hint of severity.
"Haha, I really do not think so," Ye Tian replied fearlessly, staring directly at Elder Dou. He continued, "A person who can endure someone as petty as Hong Zhi would surely not get so angry over my mockery."
Upon hearing this, the corner of Elder Dou's eye twitched slightly, and his gaze toward Ye Tian suddenly became sharper.
"Elder Dou, you... don't have any secrets, do you?" Ye Tian's tone suddenly became mysterious, as if he could see through the heart of the matter.
"Kid, I advise you to behave yourself and be a good disciple. Otherwise, if something unexpected happens, don't blame me for not reminding you!" Elder Dou's expression suddenly darkened, and the previous friendly tone vanished, replaced by a chilling severity.
"Just as I thought!" Ye Tianxin's head shook violently. His suspicions were correct; Elder Dou indeed had ulterior motives.
In fact, Ye Tian's earlier mockery was intentional, aimed at probing Elder Dou. This person had repeatedly tried to protect Hong Zhi, which could be explained by a protective instinct. However, there was absolutely no reason for him to be angry at Ye Tian; that did not align with his previously displayed character.
The hardest thing for a person to change is their character. He could tolerate the vile behavior of someone like Hong Zhi but would get angry at Ye Tian for standing up for himself. What does this indicate?
It indicates that his tolerance towards Hong Zhi and others was deliberate; he hoped to gain some benefit from them through this method. This also explains why Elder Dou insisted on saving Hong Zhi, who would clearly develop into a disgrace for the sect in the future.
He had ulterior motives, and they were significant.
From the first half of Elder Dou's earlier statement, it could be inferred that he did not want to kill Ye Tian just yet. The reason might be that Ye Tian's guesses about his plans lacked concrete evidence and thus posed no real threat. It could also be because Ye Tian was more valuable to him than Hong Zhi and others.
But regardless, the second half of his statement clearly expressed his attitude—if you dare to meddle, then you must die!
"I thank you for your mercy in not killing me."
Ye Tian naturally understood this simple meaning. He first cupped his hands in gratitude and then suddenly changed the subject with a smile, saying, "But I have a habit of digging deep whenever I encounter something suspicious. Hehe, I wonder if Elder Dou understands what I mean?"
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