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Moments later, muffled sounds came from downstairs, indicating that Lu Ba and the others had already fallen onto the street.
Hua Yu Gongzi and Arhat Hall Master, despite being rivals, exchanged a glance. From each other's eyes, they could see shock.
It should be noted that the strength of those few strong men was at least above a First-Stage Martial Artist, while the Tall and Thin Man was a late-stage Three-Stage Martial Artist. As for Lu Ba, he was just one step away from breaking through to Five-Stage Martial Artist.
Such a lineup was cleared out by Ye Tian in an instant, showcasing his terrifying strength.
However, that was not the most frightening part!
Arhat Hall Master and Hua Yu Gongzi were seasoned fighters. When the mist suddenly rose, they instinctively wanted to react, but as soon as they tried to move, they realized they couldn't see Ye Tian's figure at all…
"Could this be the legendary Phantom Cloud…" Hua Yu Gongzi gasped. He had once read about Phantom Cloud in a Classic Text; it was a martial art created by Cloud Pavilion Master Xuanyuan Changfeng. In the entire Divine Wood County, there was likely no other martial art that could compare.
At this moment, Ye Tian had dissipated the mist and casually clapped his hands, smiling lightly at the two. However, that smile was filled with mockery.
Ye Tian had already revealed his prowess and had subdued both of them. Although they wouldn't be so helpless under Phantom Cloud, facing him head-on would likely yield no chances of victory.
Of course, the terrain and current situation were contributing factors. Even if they were in an open space ready for battle, at most they could avoid being caught off guard; as for counterattacking—forget about it.
At this point, they finally understood the gap between themselves and Ye Tian.
This was no longer just a matter of simple distinction; in terms of martial arts and other unknown variables, Ye Tian was an existence far beyond them.
Fear, envy, and hatred—various complex emotions swirled within them, but they had no choice but to continue with the matter at hand.
Without external assistance, what remained was simply a contest of abilities between the two.
To say that in a straightforward contest of strength, the Arhat Hall Master was slightly superior to Hua Yu Gongzi. Moments later, the copper coin had stabilized with its reverse side facing up and began to press down slowly.
Hua Yu Gongzi was sweating on his forehead, but it was not due to exhaustion; it was because if the copper coin landed in this state, the Lin family would face a storm-like catastrophe.
Ye Tian watched quietly, thinking that these two fools did not realize that the Cloud Sea Sect was a thousand-year-old giant faction and could not covet their small power.
Although he thought this in his heart, he could not show it on the surface. After all, if they knew that the story about their fellow disciples coming to help was fabricated by Ye Tian, things might change again.
Thinking of this, Ye Tian first frowned, pretending to concentrate and sense something. Then he relaxed his brow and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Come on, both of you. My fellow disciples are fifteen miles away; there isn't much time left."
Upon hearing this, both men gasped in shock. If the Cloud Sea Sect entered the scene, no one would be able to benefit.
"Let it drop!" the Arhat Hall Master shouted angrily, causing the copper coin to suddenly sink down a bit.
Hua Yu Gongzi's sweat increased, his nostrils slightly flaring as he attempted to make one last stand.
Ye Tian smiled subtly; both of them were completely focused on the copper coin and had not taken a moment to consider whether Ye Tian's words were true or false.
If one could sense energy from ten miles away, then Ye Tian wouldn't need to waste time here. That was within the sensing range of Martial Unity Definition. If he had Martial Sovereign strength, he could easily eliminate both families without a second thought.
However, if Ye Tian's Spirit Pouch were full at this moment, combined with Phantom Cloud, Bagua Thunder Seal, Crimson Dragon's Golden Blood Power, and so on, his overall strength would likely far exceed that of a Sixth-Stage Martial Artist and could even rival an Eighth-Dan Warrior without question.
"Ha ha, it's falling!"
The Arhat Hall Master suddenly laughed, as the copper coin was already on the verge of touching the ground under his control. With just a little more effort, it would lay flat on the ground, and this contest would come to an end.
And with it, the Lin family's power would dissipate.
Ye Tian frowned slightly. To be honest, he did not wish for the Arhat Hall Master to win this competition, which was precisely why he had intervened to eliminate Lu Ba and the others. With Lu Ba's strength, he could definitely defeat the Tall and Thin Man and ensure Hua Yu Gongzi's inevitable defeat.
He just didn't expect that in the end, Hua Yu Gongzi still lost.
"Wait, in this tavern's second floor, I am the true master. Whoever I want to win will never lose!" Thinking of this, Ye Tian smiled slyly. He then brought his fingers together, and with a faint flicker of golden light, a gentle force radiated out.
The Arhat Hall Master's expression changed. He could see that Ye Tian was trying to help Hua Yu Gongzi turn the tide!
If that were the case, then there was no point in competing anymore.
The gentle force quickly enveloped the copper coin. The situation that was about to flip over and stick to the ground suddenly changed. The copper coin rang out with a clear sound and stood upright in a neutral position.
Hua Yu Gongzi felt relieved; with Ye Tian's assistance, there was no way he could lose this match.
"Huh?"
Just as Hua Yu Gongzi was urging his Martial Origin Power to suppress the copper coin, a counterforce suddenly came from it. Not only did the copper coin remain motionless, but his own meridians also felt an unexpected impact.
The Arhat Hall Master had almost completely given up, but upon seeing Hua Yu Gongzi's strange expression, he immediately realized that Ye Tian had not yet made up his mind; stabilizing the copper coin was merely a temporary measure.
The two of them each held their thoughts, and for a moment, they both withdrew their Martial Origin Power. After all, the copper coin was merely a guise; who Ye Tianxin truly wanted to choose was the real "copper coin."
Moments later, Ye Tian also withdrew his Martial Origin Power, and the copper coin stood steadily on the ground...
"Alas, it seems even the heavens are reluctant to let me disregard your goodwill. Since that's the case, I might as well visit each of you," Ye Tian forced a smile, which left Hua Yu Gongzi and Arhat Hall Master looking utterly lifeless.
...
The moon hung high in the sky, its reflection shimmering on the lake surface, surrounded by willows that had yet to shed all their leaves. Though no longer perfect, it added a unique beauty to the autumn scenery.
At this moment, Ye Tian stood at the edge of the lake. While it was called a lake, it was more accurately described as a pond.
This was the Inner Hall of Arhat Hall, covering over ten acres, accessible only to esteemed guests.
Ye Tian looked around and sighed after a moment—a contented sigh.
"I didn't expect the scenery of Arhat Hall to be quite nice; it just doesn't quite match their name."
Standing beside him was an old man, Lin Qingshan, also known as Lin the Elder. Upon hearing Ye Tian's words, he sighed as well, but his sigh was about the series of events they had faced.
First being attacked from all sides, then caught between two factions vying for favor, and finally ending up with both sides wanting to win them over...
Ye Tian's abilities were indeed formidable; fortunately, he had established a good relationship with him.
In fact, ever since defeating the Azure Ice Fox, Lin Qingshan had often felt a sense of dread about their situation, but at this moment, it felt particularly severe.
Of course, he had now become close friends with Ye Tian, and he had even saved his life. Whenever Lin Qingshan thought about this, he felt it was the best decision he had made in his life and also the greatest honor.
"What are you thinking about?" Ye Tian asked.
"Oh, nothing much. I was just wondering what would have happened if I had kept using you," Lin Qingshan replied without hesitation, as their relationship had reached a level where there was no need for pretense.
"Haha, what do you think?" Ye Tian laughed.
Lin Qingshan did not answer immediately. He bent down to pick up a small stone and then tossed it into the water with a splash before saying, "It would sink to the bottom."
Ye Tian laughed heartily and said, "Elder Lin, you really know how to joke. Am I the kind of person who repays kindness with malice?"
"That’s not necessarily true," Lin Qingshan said with a laugh. After a while, he suddenly became serious and asked, "What are your plans next? Also, when did you inform your fellow disciples to come for support?"
Ye Tian waved his hand and said there was no such thing as fellow disciples coming for support; those were just tricks to fool those fools.
However, when it came to discussing what to do next, Ye Tian wore a sly smile.
"What are you laughing about? Could it be..."
"That's right, we’re going to take everything!"
After saying this, the two exchanged glances and burst into laughter.
The next evening, Ye Tian left the Arhat Hall under the farewell of the Arhat Hall Master and nearly all the prominent figures of the Arhat Hall.
As he was about to leave, the Arhat Hall Master said earnestly, "Young Master Ye, whether we can establish ourselves in Southern Wilderness Town depends entirely on you."
Ye Tian nodded solemnly and replied, "Rest assured, as long as I am alive, I will never allow other forces to encroach upon your Arhat Hall."
After saying this, Ye Tian stored the Vajra Arhat Battle Body Technique, which the Arhat Hall Master had prepared long ago, into his Xumi Ring. However, he couldn't help but laugh inwardly; even he thought that what he just said sounded too fake.
They exchanged a few more pleasantries before Ye Tian left Arhat Hall with Lin Qingshan under the envious gazes of everyone.
"Tsk tsk, Xumi Ring, truly worthy of someone from Mountain," a Fat Man remarked as if he had seen a beautiful woman.
"Isn't that right? What was that saying again?"
"Young heroes are full of vigor," someone added.
"Yes, yes, that's the one." The previous speaker nodded repeatedly and then sighed, "Look at how he's living. He'll probably enjoy a feast at the Lin family soon and leave with gifts until his hands are sore."
"Sigh... I'm really envious. When will we be able to live like that?" another person lamented.
"Hey, don't just look at the good side. What if he's being bullied at Cloud Sea Sect? Think about it; what kind of place is Cloud Sea Sect? How can a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy stand firm there so easily? The tall tree stands out in the forest and is easily toppled by the wind. In my opinion..."
"Shut up! A bunch of useless fools!" The Arhat Hall Master roared, interrupting that person's rambling, his face extremely dark.
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