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Just as Ye Tian was lost in thought, the two finally made their move.
Bang!
With a muffled sound, Shockwave surged forth, instantly destroying everything within nearly ten zhang.
It was clear that both of them were using all their strength from the very beginning. After their earlier argument, they had come to see each other as potential rivals, so they disregarded everything else and took advantage of the rare opportunity to eliminate one another.
Ye Tian calmly watched these two fight among themselves. Since he was far away from Hundred Zhang, the Shockwave could not reach him. Moreover, even if he were at the center of the Shockwave, with their abilities combined, they would still be unable to harm Ye Tian.
After one strike, the two charged forward again without hesitation, clearly intent on fighting to the death.
Bang!
Another loud sound echoed as the bearded man threw a straight punch like a dragon, shimmering with light. Bai Kuo crossed his arms, and a cloud of mist appeared.
Although the mist seemed gentle, it was actually as solid as dark steel. The bearded man's punch struck with explosive force.
This attack did not shatter the mist defense, but Bai Kuo was sent flying backward.
In terms of strength and martial arts comprehension, it seemed that the bearded man held the dominant advantage. Bai Kuo was merely a Four-Stage Martial Artist, while the bearded man appeared to be close to reaching the Six-Stage level, at least in the mid-range of Five-Stage Martial Artists.
"Hmph, is that all you've got?" The bearded man had gauged his opponent's strength through their exchanges and felt confident. He began to mock Bai Kuo, seemingly wanting to repay all the disdain he had received earlier.
Bai Kuo's feet left long scratches on the ground as he finally stabilized himself five zhang away. His recognition by Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters was clearly not based solely on his strength.
At this moment, although Bai Kuo was at a disadvantage and in such a desolate place, he seemed unfazed, as if he had some powerful backing. He looked calmly and mockingly at the bearded man.
"Damn it, still trying to act mysterious when death is imminent!" the bearded man cursed loudly. At the same time, he stomped his feet fiercely, and a domineering shockwave radiated outward from his body.
Wherever it passed, trees snapped, sand and stones flew away, and some larger boulders were directly crushed into powder due to their weight.
Bai Kuo's expression turned cold as he swiftly unleashed several palm strikes. Each strike was surrounded by mist, and several wisps of fog enveloped by the shockwave approached the bearded man.
"Is the generic martial arts from Cloudscroll Pavilion worth showing off?" The bearded man scoffed even more. The martial arts he practiced were obtained through Contribution Points, far superior to these generic techniques.
"Scared?"
Facing the encroaching mist, the bearded man showed no fear. With a loud roar that resonated like a great bell, an invisible wave of attack shot out. The wisps of fog encountered it and instantly dissipated into nothingness.
"Shatter!"
Having achieved success with his first attack, the bearded man wasted no time and immediately launched a second wave of offense. He continued to roar wildly, and golden light surged before him as the word "Shatter" appeared out of thin air, rapidly growing until it reached the size of a grinding wheel.
Bai Kuo had just managed to withstand the previous shockwave when he found himself somewhat unprepared for the incoming "Shatter" technique. However, he did not seem afraid; he was merely a bit flustered.
Seeing this, Ye Tianxin, who was far away at Hundred Zhang, felt puzzled. Bai Kuo had been with them for some time, and Ye Tian had a good understanding of certain traits of this person.
Remaining calm in the face of danger did not seem to fit Bai Kuo's character...
"Is it the Shattering Mountain Technique?"
At that moment, a voice suddenly echoed from deep within the mountains. Although it was not a shout, it rolled like thunder and spread out in an instant, bringing an inexplicable pressure that weighed heavily on their hearts.
The bearded man was taken aback; he was very familiar with the newcomer, who was Guan Yangyu, the top general under Qiu Ziming and a direct disciple of the Cloud-Drifting Pavilion.
"This is bad, he actually came!" The bearded man thought to himself. Guan Yangyu was a Ninth-Dan Martial Artist, and there were rumors that he had reached the later stages of the Ninth-Dan Martial Artist level, just a step away from the ranks of powerful figures defined by Martial Unity.
If he intervened to help Bai Kuo today, it seemed certain that he would die!
"Brother Guan!" The bearded man was not foolish; based on his understanding of Guan Yangyu, if this person intended to kill him, he would have acted directly without any preamble. It seemed there was still room for negotiation. The most important thing now was to sweeten the deal a bit, flattering and boasting were the bearded man's specialties.
"I can't accept that. Regardless of age or when I started, I should call you Yao Shixiong," Guan Yangyu said as he strode forward with a powerful step towards the 'Shattered Word Technique,' unleashing a punch that caused an explosion.
Seeing this scene, Ye Tian felt a slight surprise. Although Guan Yangyu appeared unremarkable, he possessed such strength. If it were him, breaking through the Shattered Word Technique easily would not be difficult; however, it would be absolutely impossible relying solely on Martial Sovereign strength.
"Hey, Brother Guan, what are you talking about? Age can't be eaten as food," the bearded man retracted his offensive. Since Guan Yangyu had intervened, he certainly could not act against Bai Kuo today.
"Can't it? I remember Yao Shixiong seems to rely on that mouth to get by," Guan Yangyu said dismissively, seemingly looking down on the bearded man.
Upon hearing this, the bearded man's face showed an awkward expression. Guan Yangyu was only around twenty years old; to him, he was just a young brat. Yet here he was openly mocking him without any regard.
However, for someone used to being subservient like the bearded man, this did not provoke much anger. He chuckled lightly and said, "Brother Guan is right; who would want to live like this? Sigh... I truly envy your extraordinary talent..."
After saying this, the bearded man lightly clapped his hands and sighed in envy.
"Haha, Yao Shixiong, are you cursing me in a roundabout way?" Guan Yangyu sneered. "I have exceptional talent and outstanding strength? Then why am I still just a dog under Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters?"
Hearing this, Ye Tian, who was hiding at a distance, felt a stir in his heart. He did not expect that Guan Yangyu would so willingly demean himself. It seemed that in his heart, he was unwilling to serve under Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters but was merely forced by Duan Tiande's tyranny.
"..." The bearded man was stunned. Although Guan Yangyu often behaved unusually, he never expected this guy would dare express his dissatisfaction in such a manner.
Suddenly, the bearded man seemed to think of something, and a look of terror appeared on his face.
In his impression, Guan Yangyu was not a reckless person. On the contrary, this individual was meticulous; he appeared silent but was actually well-versed in the principles of cautious speech and action. Now that he spoke such words in front of him, could it be that...
Thinking of this, the bearded man couldn't help but tremble slightly. For Guan Yangyu, killing him was not a difficult task.
"Brother Guan... what are you saying? We are all sincerely working under the Twin Young Masters; how can you say that about yourself... like a dog..." The bearded man's lips twitched as he forced out a smile.
"Oh? So Yao Shixiong doesn't consider himself a dog anymore?" Guan Yangyu looked at the bearded man with interest. This man was named Yao Ba, but since he had known him, he had never seen him display any dominance; he had always been the type to wag his tail and beg for mercy.
"I am... I am..." Yao Ba felt uneasy under Guan Yangyu's gaze, sensing a playful undertone in it.
Is this what it feels like when a tiger toys with its prey before killing it...
As he thought about it, Yao Ba broke into a cold sweat.
"Brother Guan, kill him!" At this moment, Bai Kuo arrived. Due to their previous enmity, he was somewhat agitated and wished to rush forward and tear Yao Ba apart immediately.
Guan Yangyu glanced back disdainfully and said coldly, "You are not worthy to call me brother."
Bai Kuo was taken aback, then anger rose on his face. Firstly, he was not someone with great patience like Yao Ba. Secondly, within Qiu Ziming's faction, his role was significant.
So even though he was far inferior to Guan Yangyu in strength, he did not fear him; after all, he was an important piece in eliminating Ye Tianyu's influence.
"What? Are you dissatisfied?" Guan Yangyu showed no mercy. What good would your anger do? You are just an incapable person.
"Heh." Bai Kuo sneered. Although he was furious, he also understood that wise men do not suffer immediate losses. While Guan Yangyu might not dare to kill him outright, it wouldn’t be surprising if he brutally punished Qiu Ziming; after all, in terms of long-term influence, no one could match Guan Yangyu's weight.
"Traitors, get lost!" Guan Yangyu seemed to have lost his patience. If it weren't for Qiu Ziming instructing him to keep an eye on Bai Kuo just in case, he wouldn't have bothered to look at Bai Kuo even once.
For the traitor Bai Kuo, Guan Yangyu seemed to prefer the bearded Yao Ba.
Although Bai Kuo was scolded, he had no choice but to leave. However, before he departed, he couldn't help but leave a harsh remark: "Guan Yangyu, we still have a long way to go; let's see how this plays out."
After saying that, Bai Kuo swiftly disappeared into the dense forest.
Once Bai Kuo left, Guan Yangyu slowly approached Yao Ba, his eyes gleaming with cold light as he asked, "Has the matter been handled?"
Under such scrutiny, Yao Ba dared not hide anything and quickly replied honestly: "The Cloud Token is not in his room; it seems he has it on him."
"Oh?" Guan Yangyu appeared somewhat surprised. According to their informants, Ye Tian did not carry the Cloud Token with him, and such an important item would not be entrusted to someone else. Where else could it possibly be kept besides his residence?
Upon hearing their conversation, Ye Tianxin finally understood; they were trying to steal his Cloud Token. Losing the Cloud Token was a serious crime—at least five years of confinement or even expulsion from the sect.
"Haha, so that's how it is. In that case, I might as well just hand over the Cloud Token to you," Ye Tianxin thought of a strategy and then sneered lightly before quietly retreating.
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