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In the blink of an eye, after eliminating fifteen more people, Ye Tian had managed to slay over twenty individuals without even exhausting his strength across two levels, thanks to the advantageous terrain.
The shouts gradually faded away as Ye Tian retracted the Vortex Profound Skill. Some remnants that had not been completely crushed into dust fell to the ground, producing a faint thud.
Ye Tian glanced around briefly, paused for a moment, and then returned to the cave entrance to look down.
The heavy rain continued to rage, and the howling mountain winds intensified the downpour. The wind rustled through the branches, blending with the sound of the pouring rain, creating an eerie and haunting atmosphere.
The view below remained quite blurry, and Fourth Master was nowhere to be seen. The two burly men holding torches still stood in the same spot as before, seemingly unmoved.
"What’s going on..." Ye Tian pondered slightly. There were only about a hundred of them in total, and they had already lost over twenty lives for no reason. This was unreasonable. If Fourth Master did not underestimate Ye Tian, then he must have other intentions.
After a moment of thought, Ye Tian dismissed the idea that Fourth Master had any other plans. There was only one entrance to the cave; no matter what tricks he had up his sleeve, they would all have to come through here. This meant that those twenty lives were indeed wasted; their intention must have been to send in the weakest first. If they could kill Ye Tian, it would be a gain; if not, it wouldn’t be considered a loss.
"Heh, truly inhumane," Ye Tian thought his guess was accurate and stopped contemplating further, sneering as he shifted his gaze.
However, to his surprise, the two torch-bearing men had vanished without a trace...
"Hiss..." Ye Tian inhaled sharply as he sensed a threat rapidly approaching him.
Sure enough, just a breath later, an extremely sharp aura surged toward him. Ye Tian rolled aside, and the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield appeared instinctively to protect his vital points.
Clang!
The previous aura was from a dagger that shot straight into the rock wall behind him after he dodged it, embedding itself completely!
Using Martial Origin Power to drive a dagger into rock was not difficult; however, that dagger bore no trace of Martial Origin Power. Its purpose was clearly to prevent Ye Tian from sensing any impending danger through Martial Origin Power, as individuals at the level of Martial Sovereign were far more sensitive to it than ordinary forces.
The other party's insidious intentions indeed had an effect. Ye Tian had always been on guard against their Martial Origin Power. All his previous preparations were based on sensing the vibrations of Martial Origin Power to discern the enemy's movements and strength, so this time he almost fell into their trap. If it weren't for the danger awareness he developed through numerous life-and-death experiences, he would have likely been caught off guard.
Moreover, the fact that this person could embed a dagger entirely into the hard rock wall using sheer wrist strength indicated that his physical power was exceptionally formidable. Although he did not use Martial Origin Power, Ye Tian analyzed that this person's Martial Sovereign strength must be at least above a Sixth-Stage Martial Artist.
"Could it be that Fourth Master is personally taking action?" Ye Tian thought to himself, raising his vigilance by three points. He possessed Martial Origin Power, spiritual energy, and Crimson Dragon Golden Blood, and his mastery of martial arts was rarely matched. He believed he could easily defeat anyone of the same level and thought it shouldn't be too difficult to win against someone one level higher. However, facing someone two levels above him made victory uncertain.
In battle, if both sides were evenly matched, any external force could easily sway the outcome. If Fourth Master truly reached the level of a Sixth-Stage Martial Artist, coupled with a group of Loyal Minions assisting him, Ye Tian would undoubtedly face defeat.
"Little brother, how about you come out for a chat?!"
At that moment, Fourth Master's voice rang out from outside, loud and resonant, shaking the surroundings.
To be honest, Ye Tian had felt somewhat discouraged earlier, but upon hearing these words, his spirits suddenly soared. Fourth Master was trying to intimidate him! However, the intimidation clearly did not have the intended effect because Ye Tian was not one to yield easily; he was least afraid of such tactics.
Ye Tian walked slowly to the cave entrance and looked down. After a moment, he spotted Fourth Master among the crowd and sneered, "Fourth Master calls me out, yet you hide among the crowd."
At that moment, Fourth Master was surrounded by a throng of people, illuminated by more than ten torches that cast a bright glow on his flushed face.
The rain outside was heavy, but Fourth Master remained unfazed as raindrops pelted him. The people around him were similarly unaffected, almost like puppets without expression.
"Little brother, I heard that Old Seven was killed by you?" Fourth Master said with his hands behind his back, his tone devoid of sorrow.
"That's right, and not just Old Seven; today there will also be a Fourth Brother added to the list," Ye Tian replied directly to Fourth Master in a loud voice. The Old Seven mentioned by Fourth Master must undoubtedly refer to Dong Qi since Yuan Kang could not possibly hide from Fourth Master the fact that Ye Tian was the one who killed Dong Qi. The Fourth Brother Ye Tian referred to was naturally Fourth Master himself. To be honest, Ye Tian did not have much confidence but knew that maintaining momentum was crucial. This was an experience he had learned through many life-and-death situations.
When facing a strong enemy, showing even a hint of fear or weakness would undoubtedly lead to one's demise.
"Hahaha! Young and reckless!" Fourth Master laughed heartily upon hearing this. While he called Ye Tian young and reckless, his laughter was truly wild—so wild that it seemed to weaken the rain's intensity slightly.
Seeing this, Ye Tian couldn't help but show a hint of admiration in his eyes. Setting aside their antagonistic relationship and the strength of Fourth Master, just looking at his aura, he could definitely be described as a formidable figure.
However, admiration aside, while Fourth Master's presence was indeed powerful, it had no effect on Ye Tian whatsoever.
"You're overestimating me," Ye Tian said with a slight bow. He possessed the kingly aura of Crimson Dragon Golden Blood, and this level of intimidation was far from enough to sway his mind.
Fourth Master seemed quite surprised that Ye Tian remained unfazed. After all, he was infused with the wild and domineering blood of the Moon-Eating Mad Tiger!
As the king of beasts, the blood of such a creature exuded an extraordinary dominance. Ordinary people would feel weak in the knees and want to kneel at the sight of him; even those skilled in martial cultivation would feel a sense of dread. How could this young man look at him with admiration instead?
Why admiration? This feeling came from a strong individual because in the Heavenly Choice Continent, a world where only the strong survive, the weak were simply not worthy of admiration!
Fourth Master’s gaze flickered as he stared at Ye Tian for quite some time before bursting into laughter again and asking, "Old Seven's death was indeed not in vain. May I ask where you learned your skills on which mountain and who your master is?"
The Cloud Sea Sect was divided into Four Great Cloud Halls, with each Cloud Pavilion occupying a giant peak. Fourth Master was inquiring about which Cloud Pavilion Ye Tian belonged to and his status within it.
"Rolling Cloud Peak, a direct disciple under Cloud Pavilion Master Xuanyuan Changfeng," Ye Tian replied loudly. The Cloud Sea Sect had such rules that if an enemy inquired about one's background, disciples were not allowed to conceal it; otherwise, it would be seen as disrespecting their sect. Of course, Ye Tian had no qualms about this ridiculous rule; he revealed his background to honor Xuanyuan Changfeng's name.
Xuanyuan Changfeng was well-known; if Ye Tian hesitated to state his name in battle, he would truly be unworthy of being Xuanyuan Changfeng's direct disciple.
"Haha, I see! No wonder you have such courage; you are indeed a high disciple under Xuanyuan Senior," Fourth Master said while actually returning Ye Tian's gesture with a bow, and his demeanor was sincere.
Since the other party was genuinely respectful, Ye Tian naturally could not neglect his manners. Moreover, due to Fourth Master's older age, Ye Tian slightly inclined his body in return but did not speak.
After exchanging pleasantries, the two fell into another round of eye contact.
This time the gaze lasted longer, and with many torches around Fourth Master providing ample light, Ye Tian was able to observe Fourth Master closely.
The Fourth Master appeared to be around forty years old, with a strong and imposing presence. He had thin lips, a prominent nose, and sword-like eyebrows that blended into his hair, with a pair of tiger-like eyes that shone brightly.
"Eh..." Ye Tian thought to himself. Speaking of the Fourth Master's eyes, Ye Tian noticed a faint red flicker within them, something that was not typical for an ordinary person.
Of course, while Ye Tian was observing the Fourth Master, the latter was also watching him. The Fourth Master had absorbed the blood of the Moon-Eating Mad Tiger, allowing him to see in the dark as if it were daylight. However, all Ye Tian could perceive was the Fourth Master's handsome yet resolute exterior, with a physique that seemed slightly slender.
"Could it be the Blood Sect Evil Canon?!" Ye Tian exclaimed inwardly. The red light in the Fourth Master's eyes reminded him of the Left Sword Star. They were not exactly righteous individuals, and possessing various extraordinary abilities was not unusual for them.
If the Fourth Master possessed other martial arts techniques beyond Martial Sovereign, then Ye Tian's chances of winning would be almost zero. After all, the Martial Sovereign's cultivation level surpassed Ye Tian's by at least two ranks, and if he combined it with other extraordinary skills, his power would undoubtedly increase significantly.
Although Ye Tian had mastered techniques from three different schools, the assistance provided by Crimson Dragon Golden Blood was not particularly significant at this moment. If he relied solely on spiritual power, his Spirit Pouch would likely be insufficient after a significant drain.
With this in mind, Ye Tian decided to test the waters. If the Fourth Master truly possessed other techniques, Ye Tian would retreat decisively. First, there was no need to throw away his life due to a disparity in strength. Second, the Fourth Master clearly wasn't a fool; he must have already realized that Ye Tian was guarding the cave entrance to protect those inside. Therefore, it would be unwise for Ye Tian to engage in a direct confrontation since even if he fought back, the Fourth Master would still send people to search inside the cave afterward, leading to a situation where he could be picked off one by one.
"Is Yuan Sha still with Dark Dragon?" Ye Tian called out loudly. Yuan Sha and Dark Dragon were two major branches of the Blood Sect. If the Fourth Master indeed possessed Blood Sect Secret Techniques, he would undoubtedly react.
"Oh?" As expected, the Fourth Master displayed a look of surprise, clearly not anticipating that this seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy from Cloud Sea Clan would have knowledge of the two major branches of the Blood Sect.
"Little brother, it seems you are also someone from this path," the Fourth Master replied without directly answering Ye Tian's question but instead probing back.
Ye Tian laughed heartily at this and declared loudly, "In Primeval times there were dragons with golden-red scales! The blood flowing through me is theirs!"
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