Ye Tian walked slowly along the winding path, recalling the words spoken by Xuanyuan Changfeng earlier.
According to him, with Ye Tian's current strength, it was far from enough to fully control the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood. If he forcibly activated it, it would not only harm others but also himself.
However, there was still a possibility for a breakthrough, and he thought of a method he could try.
Anyone who practiced Martial Cultivation had an insatiable desire for powerful strength, and Ye Tian was no exception. After hearing Xuanyuan Changfeng's words, a flame of hope reignited in his heart.
But what followed plunged Ye Tian back into disappointment. With Xuanyuan Changfeng's help, he did gain a fleeting understanding of the immense power of the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood, but it was only a moment of shock.
It turned out that Xuanyuan Changfeng, using his understanding of the Blood Exchange and Marrow Transformation Technique, forcibly helped Ye Tian activate the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood. Although it was just for an instant, the power that surged from the Primeval left both of them shaken.
At the moment of activation, a beam of golden light suddenly burst from Ye Tian's eyes, far more intense than the previous Kanazawa. At the same time, a brilliant golden light enveloped him, making him appear as if clad in a suit of Crimson Gold armor, shining brightly like a celestial being descending to the mortal realm.
Of course, if it were only these superficial manifestations, they would not have been so astonished. What truly shocked them was the sudden eruption of energy within Ye Tian.
As the golden light rose, Ye Tian distinctly felt a violent force stirring within him—so powerful that he had never encountered anything like it before. If he had to compare it, it would be at least a hundred times stronger than the fully realized Bagua Thunder Seal!
This violent force not only surged within him but also involuntarily spread outward. At that moment, Xuanyuan Changfeng, who was beside Ye Tian, could feel it too. He sensed a power capable of easily destroying him—a truly explosive force. In his understanding, if Ye Tian had unleashed his full strength at that moment, a single punch could reduce a Square Area Hundred Zhang to ashes!
"Is that kind of power really lying dormant within me..." Ye Tian looked down at his now-normal hand, feeling a sense of disbelief rise within him. The power was so overwhelming that he found it hard to accept.
"Sigh... I wonder when I will truly be able to control the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood." Ye Tian sighed in disappointment. After sensing this violent force, Xuanyuan Changfeng immediately shut down Ye Tian's Blood Exchange and Marrow Transformation Technique, because even he began to feel the uncontrollable nature of the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood. If he hesitated any longer, Ye Tian's mind might be completely consumed, leading to an irretrievable situation.
Shaking his head vigorously, he realized that there was no way to activate the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood in the short term. Overthinking would only add to his troubles; it was better to focus on practical matters first.
With this thought in mind, Ye Tian quickly pulled himself out of his disappointment and quickened his pace. Before long, he arrived at the location previously agreed upon with Duan Liu.
At the foot of Rolling Cloud Peak, there was a fork in the road, with many scattered large stones by the roadside. At this moment, Duan Liu was lying on one of the stones, gazing up at the sky with a blade of grass in his mouth, lost in thought.
"Brother Duan." Ye Tian called out before approaching.
Duan Liu sat up abruptly at the sound, his round face and big ears making him look a bit dazed as he spun around several times. After locating Ye Tian, he broke into a grin and said, "Why did it take you so long to get here? I've been waiting for you for half a day."
Duan Liu was a straightforward person, and his temperament suited Ye Tian perfectly. Ye Tian chuckled and replied, "As your direct disciple, I naturally have to carry myself with a bit more grandeur!"
Duan Liu was taken aback for a moment, but once he realized Ye Tian was just joking, he burst into hearty laughter as well. They laughed together for quite some time before finally stopping.
With that exchange, their relationship seemed to draw a little closer.
The two then set off on the path to Azure Cloud Pavilion. Their goal was Bai Kuo, and they had already agreed that once they found Bai Kuo, they would make him treat them to a lavish meal.
Duan Liu was quite generous and talkative, while Ye Tian was the kind of person who could engage in conversation on any topic. So along the way, they chatted happily about various subjects.
In high spirits, time flew by quickly; nearly two hours had passed in the blink of an eye.
Duan Liu was very familiar with this area and led Ye Tian through the intricate corridors without any pause. This situation even gave Ye Tian the illusion that Duan Liu was a disciple of Azure Cloud Pavilion.
"Brother Duan, do you come here often?" Ye Tian couldn't help but ask.
"Shh!" Duan Liu raised a finger to his lips, signaling Ye Tian to be quiet.
Ye Tian felt puzzled but ultimately followed his lead and kept silent.
"Look." Duan Liu gestured towards a side room on the left as if inviting Ye Tian to sneak a peek at something.
"What?" Ye Tian vaguely sensed that Duan Liu was up to no good.
"You'll know once you see," Duan Liu said with a sly smile.
Ye Tian ignored him and peeked through the crack in the door.
As he got closer to the door, Ye Tian first heard the sound of splashing water, and then what he saw was a dazzling white, so bright it was almost blinding, causing Ye Tian to instantly blush...
"You tricked me!" Ye Tian stepped back two paces, looking angrily at Duan Liu.
Duan Liu laughed silently with his mouth wide open, then turned and ran away, clearly pleased with himself. Seeing this, Ye Tian chased after him and quickly appeared in front of Duan Liu.
"Haha, wasn't it great?" After being stopped by Ye Tian, Duan Liu no longer ran but instead looked at Ye Tian with a mischievous grin.
"Brother Duan, you really are..." Ye Tian felt utterly helpless; when had he ever done such a wicked thing? Sneaking a peek at a girl bathing made him feel like a terrible person.
"Come on, how old are you? It's just a look; what's there to be embarrassed about?" Duan Liu dismissed it casually, still grinning.
Ye Tian felt exasperated and ultimately had to accept it. The two continued on their way to Bai Kuo's residence.
Bai Kuo's place seemed quite remote; they were about to leave the area where the guest rooms were gathered, but according to Duan Liu, they still had quite a distance to go.
"Brother Duan, how do you know this place so well?" Ye Tian asked in confusion.
Duan Liu shot him an annoyed glance and disdainfully replied, "Don't tell me you didn't feel anything after seeing that just now."
Ye Tian was taken aback by his words and then suddenly realized that the reason Duan Liu was so familiar with this area was that he often came here to sneak peeks at the female disciples of Azure Cloud Pavilion. Over time, he naturally became very familiar with the terrain.
"You're impressive, my brother," Ye Tian said sincerely. The terrain here was intricate and complex, almost like a maze. To reach Duan Liu's level, it would probably take at least a thousand or eighteen hundred attempts, which meant he had secretly watched the female disciples bathe over a thousand times...
"Cut it out, stop pretending to be high and mighty. Which old cat doesn't want to eat fish? Which man doesn't want to sneak a peek?" Duan Liu always believed Ye Tian was putting on airs, so he mercilessly mocked him: "You can't be... Hahaha..."
"What can't I be?" Ye Tian was initially confused, but after a moment, he suddenly realized: "You must be..."
"Hahaha, enough joking. Come look at this," Duan Liu interrupted Ye Tian and pulled him closer, then pointed toward the room ahead.
Seeing that he was about to use the same trick again, Ye Tian decisively rolled his eyes and said, "Go look yourself; I'll wait for you over there."
After saying that, Ye Tian intended to rest by the railing in the nearby corridor. To be honest, while secretly watching the female disciples bathe was thrilling, it was ultimately an immoral act, and Ye Tian could restrain himself...
"What are you talking about! This is my crush; I want you to see if she's good-looking!" Seeing Ye Tian's expression, Duan Liu immediately became furious.
"Don't try to fool me; I don't believe you anymore," Ye Tian shook his head repeatedly and refused to move.
Duan Liu's face darkened, and he stopped paying attention to Ye Tian. Instead, he walked straight toward the room and lightly knocked on the door.
Creak...
The door opened, revealing a woman in her early twenties. She wore only the Azure Cloud Pavilion Disciple Robe. Although she wasn't particularly beautiful, she had a decent appearance. Without any makeup on her face, she still looked quite charming at first glance.
"What brings you here?" The woman seemed a bit surprised upon seeing Duan Liu.
"I came to see you and wanted to introduce a friend," Duan Liu said as he stepped aside so the woman could see Ye Tian.
Although Duan Liu was a good person at heart, he was still an ordinary man with vanity. Being friends with a direct disciple of the Lord was something worth boasting about for him.
"Is it him?!" The woman was greatly surprised upon seeing Ye Tian, as if she recognized him.
"What's wrong?" Duan Liu asked in confusion.
At that moment, Ye Tian was startled by the woman's exclamation and turned his gaze toward them. Seeing that Duan Liu and the woman were indeed conversing, he began to believe what Duan Liu had said earlier. He nodded and smiled at the woman as a gesture of politeness.
The woman never expected Ye Tian to be so friendly and courteous. After her initial shock, she slightly nodded in return. After the greeting, her astonished gaze shifted to Duan Liu as she asked, "How do you know him?"
"What's the big deal?" Duan Liu replied, puzzled. He thought it was nothing unusual to know Ye Tian since they were in the same faction.
"He's not an ordinary person. Although he's new here, he actually struck A-Xue in a fit of rage the other day. Plus, all his friends are direct disciples. You've heard of Cold Moon, the most beautiful woman in Azure Cloud Pavilion, right? Their relationship is quite special!" From the woman's words, it was unclear whether her attitude toward Ye Tian was positive or negative; she only seemed to doubt that Duan Liu could be friends with someone like Ye Tian.
"So what?" Duan Liu still didn't get it. He understood that people have different statuses, but he didn't think friendship should depend on one's social standing.
"Sigh, I can't explain it to you. What are you doing here?" The woman sighed helplessly. She knew Duan Liu well enough to realize that once he got stuck on a point, he would never let go.
"I'm here to see you. I'm about to do Contribution Points tasks, and he's going too," Duan Liu proudly pointed at Ye Tian, thinking to himself, "Having a successful friend is great, hahaha."
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