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As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was in an uproar!
Many people were stunned by Ye Tian's statement, especially Qiu Ziming, who was the most shocked. In his position, having roamed the Cloud Sea Sect for over a decade, he had never encountered anyone who dared to speak to him like that.
"Mixing with him? What kind of tone is that? I, Qiu Ziming, am the son of the Lord. If nothing unexpected happens, my brother and I will definitely inherit the Lord's position in the future. Although only one of us can ascend to this high position, we are united as brothers; it doesn't matter who sits there."
Therefore, in everyone's eyes, the person speaking to Ye Tian was essentially challenging the Cloud Pavilion Master. How could one speak to the Lord like that? Wasn't that asking for trouble?
"What gives you the courage to say such things?" Qiu Ziming recovered from his shock and reached into his robe to take out an item. This item resembled a Cloud Pattern, glistening in texture, and it was indeed the Cloud Token from the Cloud-Drifting Pavilion, which Noda had once encountered.
"Heh heh, and what gives you your sense of superiority? The son of Qiu Tiande?" Ye Tian retorted with a cold smile.
"If that's all it is, I can only say you're too foolish." Qiu Ziming did not answer Ye Tian's question but suddenly squeezed hard. With a cracking sound, when he raised his hand again, the Cloud Token had turned into a pile of ashes...
"Hiss!"
Not everyone present dared to speak, but anyone who witnessed this scene gasped in shock. While anyone could crush a piece of jade, it was crucial to understand what jade they were crushing and what it represented.
"The Cloud Token was just crushed like that..."
"This is a true ruthless character!"
"Reckless, too reckless..."
The onlookers murmured in astonishment, each with their own feelings, but mostly filled with envy.
"Ziming II, is this..."
Not only the onlookers but even Qiu Ziming's followers were stunned by this scene. Although they had followed Qiu Ziming in many arrogant acts, destroying the Cloud Token was not something they could participate in.
"Shut up!" Qiu Ziming interrupted the chatter with a stern voice, then coldly glared at Ye Tian, disdainfully saying, "Cloud Token, do you see it? In my eyes, it is utterly insignificant."
Duan Liu and Bai Kuo had been worried about Ye Tian, so their eyes were fixed on the situation. Seeing this scene unfold made their hearts sink, and they rushed over, fearing the worst.
The Cloud Token was equivalent to a token of the Cloud Pavilion; disciples who possessed the Cloud Token were the most valued by the Lord. Therefore, having the Cloud Token meant having a powerful backing, and this was the source of confidence for many Cloud Token holders.
At this moment, not just Qiu Ziming, Duan Liu, and Bai Kuo, but everyone present believed that Ye Tian's confidence came from that small Cloud Token. They thought Ye Tian dared to act so boldly solely because Ming Yuan Chang Feng was backing him.
What they did not know was that Ye Tian had dared to challenge the second largest local force even when he was just a second-tier martial artist. He had come this far without any support because of his own stubbornness and resilience.
In this world, no power or influence could make Ye Tian submit—not the Wang family, not Li Xun, and certainly not Qiu Ziming.
"Heh heh, you are very naive," Ye Tian replied with a cold smile in response to Qiu Ziming's condescending gaze.
"Still trying to act tough?" Qiu Ziming was taken aback. He naively thought that Ye Tian's confidence would dissipate along with the shattered Cloud Token, but that was not the case.
"Young Master Ziming, you are magnanimous; my brother has a bit of a temper. Please don’t hold it against him," Duan Liu quickly stepped forward to mediate as he sensed the situation was turning dire.
"Get lost!" Before Duan Liu could approach, Qiu Ziming shouted angrily. He might have had some patience for Ye Tian, but he couldn't be bothered to even glance at an ordinary disciple like Duan Liu.
A flash of anger crossed Duan Liu's face; although he involuntarily halted his steps, his momentum still surged forward.
Qiu Ziming seemed to sense something unusual and glanced at Duan Liu with mild surprise, thinking to himself: "Why am I encountering such ignorant people today?"
"Brother Duan, you and Brother Bai should go back first; I will find you later," Ye Tian said casually with a smile, showing no sign of worry for offending Qiu Ziming.
"No way! Although we may not have much ability, we won't abandon our brother and run away from trouble!" Duan Liu firmly interrupted Ye Tian's words.
Bai Kuo nodded and said firmly, "We share the same difficulties!"
Ye Tian felt greatly relieved upon seeing this. To be honest, if they just left like this, Ye Tian wouldn't hold a grudge, but he would definitely feel disappointed.
"You staying here is useless. Go back and wait for me, we'll meet at the old place." This was the truth; if Qiu Ziming decided to take action against Ye Tian today, then Duan Liu and Bai Kuo staying behind would only mean two more people suffering.
"You talk too much..."
"Go away and chatter somewhere else!"
At that moment, everyone's attention suddenly focused on Duan Liu, as he had interrupted Qiu Ziming's words so rudely!
"Say that again if you dare!" Qiu Ziming was utterly shocked; he was genuinely taken aback that an ordinary disciple would dare to tell him to go away...
"I said for you to go away! Are you deaf?" Duan Liu repeated each word clearly, showing no signs of hesitation. It was evident that he was truly ready to stand his ground.
Usually, he avoided trouble, but once faced with a situation, it didn't matter if you were the son of a Lord or anyone else; he wouldn't be afraid of anyone!
This was Duan Liu's character; since he couldn't avoid it, he might as well go all out!
"You are seeking death!" Qiu Ziming's face turned cold in an instant, his tone icy to the extreme.
"Ziming II is really going to kill someone..."
"Quickly leave, we need to get out of this troublesome place."
Feeling Qiu Ziming's murderous intent, many onlookers chose to leave wisely. If a real fight broke out, no one wanted to get blood on their hands.
Getting blood on your hands means taking on responsibility; killing is not the same as being overbearing. Even if you are the beloved child of a Lord, murder still carries heavy consequences.
"Ziming II, let's just leave this matter as it is. It seems those three have some issues with their brains..."
"Get lost quickly, and don't let me see you in front of the Second Young Master again!"
"Second Young Master is magnanimous; today, I'll spare your lives, so hurry up and get out!"
The group of followers understood the current situation very well. Ziming II had already shown signs of killing intent, but he would never personally take action for something with such serious consequences. As the saying goes, train soldiers for a thousand days to use them for a moment; the time to "repay a favor" had come!
However, who would dare to repay this favor? Killing someone is no small matter, and there are clear regulations in the clan rules: anyone who kills a fellow disciple will be executed without mercy!
Perhaps Qiu Ziming could find various ways to preserve his life after committing murder, but this group of followers didn't have such a powerful father backing them.
"What use do I have for you?" Qiu Ziming glared at the group of followers and said with both kindness and severity, "You kill him for me, and I guarantee you'll rise to great heights in the future! Otherwise, it's best for you to pack up and leave!"
Killing Severing Flow was not difficult; Qiu Ziming had the ability to help them rise, but the premise was that they would still be alive afterward to enjoy it. If they didn't kill him, Qiu Ziming's meaning was very clear: pack your things and get lost. This was something that even a proper Lord young master could easily accomplish.
Qiu Ziming spoke with authority; his words did not sound like jokes. Yet even so, none of the followers were willing to move, although their faces showed signs of hesitation.
They hesitated over whether to take a gamble on killing someone, betting that they could be protected by Qiu Ziming afterward.
"Second Brother." At that moment, another formidable character finally spoke up. This person was also quite handsome; if Qiu Ziming was charming, then he was dashing.
"Brother." Qiu Ziming seemed to listen to him well; upon hearing his call, his violent demeanor lessened significantly.
"How can you casually talk about killing? We are not ruthless bandits who take lives lightly." Qiu Zixuan smiled as he spoke, looking quite harmless in his earnest demeanor.
"Brother, you..." Qiu Ziming was taken aback. Aside from their father, his older brother, who was a year older than him, doted on him the most. Why was he speaking up for outsiders today?
"This junior brother means no offense; my younger brother has a mischievous temperament. If he has offended you in any way, please forgive him." Qiu Zixuan did not pay attention to his brother anymore but instead cupped his hands in apology towards Ye Tian.
Ye Tian responded with a cold smile. This person had been watching from the sidelines and only spoke up when the situation became irretrievable, indicating that he was indeed a character who could remain calm and grasp the overall situation.
"I am Qiu Zixuan from Cloud-Drifting Pavilion. May I ask how to address you, Junior Brother?" Seeing that Ye Tian remained silent, Qiu Zixuan maintained his smile and continued to inquire.
"Ye Tian from Cloudscroll Pavilion." Ye Tian's tone was icy, but since the other party was courteous, he naturally could not be lacking in manners either; otherwise, it would seem narrow-minded.
"Well, you seem to be younger than me, so I shall call you Brother Ye. I hope this does not offend you?" Qiu Zixuan appeared refined and courteous, resembling a modest gentleman.
His humility did not surprise anyone because, aside from the Newly Accepted Disciples, everyone in the Cloud Sea Sect knew that Qiu Ziming was known for hiding daggers behind a smile.
"There is no offense taken, but if you were to call me Shishu Ye, it might sound more pleasant." Although Ye Tian was also a Newly Accepted Disciple, he could see through Qiu Zixuan's pretense. When dealing with such people, Ye Tian had his own methods: various forms of slapping faces and provoking them. If you enjoy pretending to be cultured and refined, then I will treat you like a rogue.
Indeed, a flicker of coldness flashed across Qiu Zixuan's face but quickly disappeared.
"Brother Ye has quite the sense of humor; conversing with you is truly enjoyable." Qiu Zixuan sneered and then glanced at Duan Liu and Bai Kuo as if trying to remember their appearances.
"I have matters to attend to today and cannot chat with Brother Ye any longer. I must take my leave now, but rest assured, we will meet again soon." Qiu Zixuan's tone held no emotion, yet everyone present understood his implication clearly.
Aside from Ye Tian and the others, he could hardly wait!
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