Without a doubt, the figure lurking nearby was Cold Yang, but he ultimately couldn't resist the provocation from Wang Weiyang and made his move.
Seeing this, Wang Weiyang seemed unwilling to make any defense, coldly staring at the figure without saying a word.
Whoosh!
The fierce attack created a gust of wind as five fingers clawed directly toward Wang Weiyang's throat.
Ye Tian was perceptive, and so was Wang Weiyang; this clawing force was enough to pierce through metal and stone. If it firmly grasped his throat, Wang Weiyang would likely have his neck snapped instantly.
At that moment, even Ye Tian imagined the scene of Wang Weiyang meeting his demise.
Of course, this was not a realistic scenario.
"Ah!!!"
Accompanied by a painful and helpless scream, Cold Yang abruptly halted his movement, and the deadly iron claw finally stopped less than half an inch from Wang Weiyang's neck.
"Are you going to make your move? The opportunity is right in front of you. Haven't you always wanted to kill me?" Wang Weiyang sneered at Cold Yang, filled with contempt.
"Wang Weiyang!" Cold Yang's fingers trembled violently; anyone could see his intense desire to crush the other's throat.
For Ye Tian, the greatest hatred towards Wang Weiyang stemmed from his hostage-taking of Cold Frost. But for Cold Yang, with his family destroyed and his father killed, everything he had was ruined by this person!
Perhaps the greatest victim of this feud is Cold Yang, who is forced to survive in a world where he is used as a pawn by his enemies every day.
"Why don't you make a move?" Wang Weiyang laughed recklessly. As long as he had Cold Frost as his trump card, no matter how much Cold Yang and Ye Tian hated him, they were ultimately powerless.
At this moment, one could see the veins bulging on Cold Yang's forehead, suppressed by intense hatred.
His fingers slowly moved towards Wang Weiyang's neck; with just a little more force, this long-standing grudge could be settled.
Wang Weiyang showed no fear, his expression still a maddening sneer. Beneath him, the iron chain, thick as an arm, clanked loudly.
Bang!
The locked iron clasp suddenly burst open, the sound of raw iron scraping was piercing to the ears but only served to further stimulate Ye Tian and Cold Yang's spirits.
They were well aware of what was bound at the end of that chain.
As long as Wang Weiyang broke the iron chain, Cold Frost would immediately fall into an irreversible abyss.
"Where is Xiaoshuang?"
A calm voice suddenly sounded from behind. Cold Yang finally regained his composure, slowly withdrawing his iron grip from Wang Weiyang's neck.
Ye Tian stepped forward cautiously; he knew that impatience would not do. The iron chain beneath Wang Weiyang had already snapped, and if he relaxed his foot even slightly, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Heh heh, are you asking out of ignorance?" Wang Weiyang said with a relaxed and contented expression, making it seem as if he were conversing with an old friend.
"One must see the living and the dead; if you cannot show us the well-being of Xiaoshuang, with your abilities, it seems unlikely that you can escape this predicament," Ye Tian said calmly, his voice steady.
Wang Weiyang fell silent for a moment before suddenly laughing, "Ye Tian, I truly did not misjudge you."
He had said this before in Spirit Martial Town, where he had a premonition that this somewhat frail youth would become his lifelong rival.
"Ah, I really regret it; if I had dealt with you earlier, we wouldn't have these troubles now," Wang Weiyang sighed. What he said was indeed true; back in Spirit Martial Town, he had been arrogant and looked down upon Ye Tianxia, who had just begun to show his potential but lacked corresponding strength. Little did he know that this would lead to endless troubles today.
Cold Yang finally calmed down completely, followed by a sense of shame. Compared to Ye Tian, he ultimately fell short, both in strength and in composure during critical moments.
"Wang Weiyang, don't play games. If we can't see Sister Frost today, you won't escape!" Cold Yang shouted sharply. At this moment, he finally regained his senses; who could guarantee that the one bound beneath those chains was indeed Cold Frost?
"Oh?" Wang Weiyang seemed to find it amusing. "Where do you see that I want to escape?"
Upon hearing this, Cold Yang was taken aback. Indeed, if Wang Weiyang wanted to flee, why would he force himself into a dead end?
"In other words, even if the one down there isn't Cold Frost, what happens if you kill me?" Wang Weiyang looked at Cold Yang with the gaze reserved for fools, his contempt unmistakable.
Boom...
Cold Yang felt his head ringing. Indeed, Wang Weiyang was right; what difference would it make if they killed him...
Ye Tian frowned slightly. Wang Weiyang was currently his greatest rival. Although they had only clashed once seriously, he had deeply experienced the latter's psychological tactics. While such tactics were not particularly intimidating to him, they could be quite effective against Cold Yang.
"Wang Weiyang, do you really think that just one Cold Frost can hold me back?" Ye Tian suddenly spoke up, his tone cold and slightly mocking.
"En?" Wang Weiyang cast a doubtful glance, his mind racing as he analyzed the credibility of Ye Tian's words.
After all, according to his inquiries, Ye Tian had recently been getting close to a female disciple of the Cloud Sea Sect. If Cold Frost were to die, it might actually resolve a significant problem for Ye Tian.
Of course, Ye Tian's statement was merely to sow discord. He noticed Wang Weiyang's doubts and seized the opportunity to say, "The reason I want to kill you is simply to give her, myself, and the Cold Family an explanation. As for her life or death, that is beyond my control now. So what I mean to say should be clear to you, right?"
Wang Weiyang was naturally suspicious, and hearing Ye Tian's words made him feel somewhat flustered. With his strength, he certainly could not escape from the combined forces of Ye Tian and Cold Yang. His arrogance had led him to personally walk into a dead end; wasn't this akin to being trapped like a fish in a barrel?
Ye Tian was keenly observant; every small detail was noted by him. He felt a sense of joy as he saw Wang Weiyang's psychological state beginning to waver under the pressure of being exploited.
At that moment, Cold Yang suddenly spoke up, his tone filled with incredulous disappointment as he addressed Ye Tian: "Ye Tian... what you said is true..."
Ye Tian sighed inwardly, thinking that Brother Yang usually was sharp and capable; how could he be so confused at such a critical moment?
"Indeed, I owe nothing to your Cold Family. Everything I do is merely to give the Cold Family one last explanation." Ye Tian maintained an impassive expression despite the difficulty he felt inside and continued, "I have my own life. Moreover, I am now a direct disciple of the Cloud Sea Clan. I cannot be bound forever by a woman whose whereabouts or even life and death are uncertain. Therefore... tonight when I help you kill Wang Weiyang, it can be considered as fulfilling my obligation to the Cold Family."
Boom...
Another wave of dizziness hit Cold Yang, nearly causing him to lose his footing. In his heart, Ye Tian was like a brother to him. This had nothing to do with family disputes; it was purely brotherly affection...
"Are you trying to deceive me again?" Wang Weiyang's cunning nature resurfaced as he coldly asked after a moment of reflection.
"Do I need to deceive you?" Ye Tian also chuckled coldly, his expression seemingly recounting the glory he had experienced since joining the Cloud Sea Sect.
Seeing this, Wang Weiyang furrowed his brows even tighter. If Ye Tian were still wandering around a year ago in search of Cold Frost, then Wang Weiyang would never have believed such words. But now, Ye Tian had become a direct disciple of the Cloud Sea Sect, the largest sect in the Square Area by far. There were even rumors that he possessed the Cloud Token. Furthermore, he had found other women he admired. Under these circumstances, it was hard to guarantee that Ye Tian's mindset hadn't undergone significant changes.
Moreover, Ye Tian is now walking the path that Wang Weiyang once walked.
Once upon a time, the most talented individual in Cloudscroll Pavilion and the youngest holder of Cloud Token in Cloud Sea Sect was none other than him, Wang Weiyang!
That kind of affection from the master, the envy of thousands, would inevitably bring about a significant change in anyone's mindset.
"Could it be that what he said is true..." Wang Weiyang began to doubt.
"Ye Tian, regardless of whether what you say is true or not, I just want to ask you one question."
At some point, Cold Yang finally regained his composure and was now looking at Ye Tian, his eyes filled with a hint of disinterest.
"Please go ahead, Brother Yang."
The word "please" instantly created a distance between the two. Cold Yang felt a chill in his heart, and his tone became somewhat stiff: "Is Sister Frost's life or death really... not important to you anymore?"
"Not important." Ye Tian replied almost without any hesitation, his tone calm and unperturbed.
The atmosphere fell silent. Cold Yang lowered his head in pain; he couldn't understand how the former Ye Tian, whom he regarded as a brother and was even willing to hand over the future position of the head of the Cold Family, could become so cold-hearted.
After a moment, Cold Yang understood. Spirit Martial Town and Divine Wood County were simply not comparable to the relationship between Cold Family and Cloud Sea Sect.
Ye Tian was an eagle; he needed a broader sky to soar. Personal feelings were like the worms needed by a fledgling; they were merely temporary necessities. His future was destined to be one of blood and flesh...
"Ye Tian, I will not hold you back. To be honest, our Cold Family already owes you too much." Cold Yang spoke quietly, his tone devoid of any emotion.
Ye Tianxin's head shook slightly. Although this outcome was not truly from his heart, it felt inexplicably sorrowful at this moment.
"As your brother, I will make the next decision on behalf of Sister Frost today."
Cold Yang looked up at the sky. There were no brilliant stars in the night; only the heavy black clouds of Dark Cloud loomed above.
"Without you, Sister Frost would surely find life dull. Therefore, she will not burden you in any way."
After saying this, an endless rage suddenly surged in Cold Yang's eyes. It was clear to anyone that he had made up his mind: first, he would kill Wang Weiyang to repay Ye Tian for the kindness shown to the Cold Family, and then...
Ye Tian silently cursed the situation. Cold Yang, feeling hopeless, would likely end his own life after killing Wang Weiyang.
At this moment, compared to Ye Tian, Wang Weiyang was even more horrified. He never expected things would escalate to this point. Wasn't he digging a pit for himself to jump into?
"Wang Weiyang, today is your day of death!"
Cold Yang moved decisively. After this strike, he would inevitably bring an end to everything!
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