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"Ye Tian, are you okay?"
Yun'er and Cold Moon rushed over at the same time, followed closely by Duan Liu, as they were worried about Ye Tian after seeing the blood at the corner of his mouth.
Ye Tian wiped the bloodstain and smiled, saying, "I'm fine."
In reality, his internal organs had indeed suffered some impact; otherwise, he wouldn't have spat out blood. However, when it came to injuries, it was still far from serious.
"Brother Guan, do you know who won this round?" Ye Tian asked with a smile.
Guan Yangyu frowned slightly before calmly replying, "Brother Ye is superior; I admit defeat."
Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished. Clearly, Ye Tian had been shaken to the point of spitting blood; how could Guan Yangyu have lost? Although his Cloud Pattern had been destroyed by Ye Tian, he still had the Seven Faced Cloud Diagram in hand!
"Nonsense! He clearly lost!"
At that moment, even Qiu Ziming, who wanted to escape, couldn't help but shout out. However, upon seeing Duan Liu's glare directed at him, he immediately tried to flee.
Earlier, taking advantage of the chaos, he didn't slip away directly but instead made a scene. Now that he wanted to escape, the opportunity had already passed.
Cold Moon and Duan Liu acted simultaneously and quickly subdued him in just a few exchanges. In the end, they sealed his acupoints and threw him to the ground.
During this time, Guan Yangyu wanted to intervene but ultimately held back. It wasn't that he was afraid; he simply understood that with Ye Tian present, there was no way he could protect Qiu Ziming today.
"Brother Guan, thank you for your kindness," Ye Tian said as he cupped his hands towards Guan Yangyu. After all, he was just a seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth with a strong competitive spirit. Moreover, his identity as a direct disciple of Cloudscroll Pavilion contrasted with Guan Yangyu's status as a direct disciple of Cloud-Drifting Pavilion. This victory or defeat was not just about the two of them.
In a broader sense, it even relates to the two major Cloud Pavilions!
"Hey? Ye Tian, I really don't understand why he said you won?" Duan Liuyun asked in confusion. Although it was somewhat inappropriate in this situation, he couldn't help but inquire.
"The Cloud Pattern is a martial art that my master became famous for. Brother Ye broke it with a single punch; doesn't that clarify the issue?" Guan Yangyu explained.
"But he spat blood! And you still have the Seven Faced Cloud Diagram in hand. If you continued fighting, he would undoubtedly lose!" Duan Liu continued to question, as if momentarily disregarding the enemy relationship.
Yun'er shot him a glance and said, "Whose side are you on?"
Duan Liu made a face, "I’m just asking..."
"That's right. If we were to fight again, I would use the remaining Seven Faced Cloud Diagram, which should be able to severely injure Brother Ye. However, the outcome would still be my defeat," Guan Yangyu said calmly, seemingly not overly concerned about winning or losing.
"Why? Severely injured yet you still lose?" Duan Liu asked again.
"Because he still has Phantom Cloud, and I can tell he has other secret techniques. Most importantly, he has practiced for at least five years longer than I have. If we were on the same starting line, I believe I wouldn't even be able to withstand five layers of his power."
After hearing this, Ye Tian felt a bit of admiration for Guan Yangyu. This person had an open mind and dared to face and acknowledge the truth; his broad mindset was truly extraordinary.
"Brother Guan, actually you're being too modest. Speaking of this, I won't hide it from you; I possess secret techniques beyond Martial Sovereign. Without them, I would have likely been obliterated under the Cloud Pattern just now." At this point, Ye Tian also didn't want to conceal anything.
"Not at all. Regardless of the sect or technique, it's all part of your strength," Guan Yangyu shook his head seriously and added, "Actually, when I was young, I had an opportunity to learn the Spirit Sect's Spirit Pouch cultivation method but found that I couldn't integrate it with Martial Sovereign and Martial Origin Power. In the end, it almost cost me my life."
"So, your ability to master other secret techniques and integrate them with Martial Sovereign and Martial Origin Power is your own skill."
Ye Tian nodded slightly. When he first began to engage with spiritual power, he had experienced similar situations, nearly losing his life several times. It was only later that he realized that his ability to turn danger into safety and successfully open the Spirit Pouch was due to Jujutsu.
Jujutsu not only strengthens the physical body and bones but also enhances the internal organs and meridians. Otherwise, he would not have been able to withstand the dual impact of spiritual power and Martial Origin Power.
Afterward, he successfully opened the Spirit Pouch, and everything finally came together. In fact, Guan Yangyu simply had not managed to open his Spirit Pouch; if he had, with his talent, he would surely be able to perfectly merge Spirit Martial powers.
However, Ye Tian naturally could not express these thoughts to Guan Yangyu. It was not out of fear of being surpassed but because Jujutsu was of great significance and closely related to both his mother and father's identities; it could not be casually disclosed to outsiders.
At this moment, everyone had lost the desire to continue fighting. Guan Yangyu was not the kind of person they had imagined him to be; on the contrary, he was a broad-minded gentleman.
Moreover, it was not difficult to analyze that his reason for protecting Qiu Ziming was likely in gratitude for Qiu Tiande's teachings.
For someone like him, could they really go to extremes?
"Brother Guan, may I ask you a bold question? If Qiu Tiande were not your mentor, would you still be willing to follow someone like Qiu Ziming?" Ye Tian harbored intentions of killing Qiu Ziming, so he was not afraid of Guan Yangyu's response reaching Qiu Tiande because a dead person cannot speak.
Guan Yangyu pondered for a moment and said, "As my mentor's son, no matter how unworthy he may be, I cannot stand by and do nothing."
Although Guan Yangyu did not answer directly, Ye Tian still understood his meaning; he indeed did not recognize Qiu Ziming at all.
However, Ye Tian also sensed a second layer of meaning in his words: if you want to kill Qiu Ziming, you must first get past me.
"Brother Guan, I truly do not wish to be your enemy. Moreover, we have already formed a formation together. Although its power is not very great, combining the strength of four people can easily eliminate a Martial Unity Expert. I hope you will think carefully."
"Gratitude does not require further thought," Guan Yangyu replied decisively.
"Offended." Ye Tian was straightforward; they were not people who wasted words. Since the facts could not be changed, they could only rely on their fists to settle things. Although he was very unwilling in his heart, there was nothing he could do.
The saying goes, "Those who do not share the same path cannot make plans together," and this was precisely the situation.
"Please." Guan Yangyu extended one hand, and the Seven Faced Cloud Diagram immediately trembled.
"Set up the formation!"
As the words fell, the four had already taken their positions.
To the east, west, south, and north, the Four Symbols appeared: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise.
In the courtyard, a brilliant light surged up, followed by the sounds of dragon roars, tiger howls, phoenix cries, and tortoise growls that shook the surroundings.
"Indeed extraordinary." Guan Yangyu stood in mid-air at this moment, with the Seven Faced Cloud Diagram quietly floating around him, exuding an ethereal aura.
Below, the four colors of light shot into the sky, firmly locking down a space as if an ancient pressure surged forth.
"Attack!"
Ye Tian shouted loudly as the Azure Dragon took form; a beam of blue light condensed into a dragon shape and soared upwards.
Boom!
Guan Yangyu unleashed the Cloud Pattern to strike back, creating a tremendous sound that shook the heavens. The Azure Dragon vanished, and the Cloud Pattern shattered!
"Attack!"
The Cold Moon transformed into a White Tiger, leaping forward with its claws like blades tearing through the sky, striking at Guan Yangyu.
Boom!
The second Cloud Pattern was destroyed, and the White Tiger dissipated.
"Attack!"
Yun'er shook her arms, and a force surged from within her body, transforming into a red Fire Phoenix, known as Zhuque.
The Zhuque flapped its wings, sending waves of intense heat throughout the space, melting one side of the Cloud Pattern before it could even be summoned.
Guan Yangyu frowned and immediately summoned another Cloud Pattern to suppress Yun'er.
"Defend!"
Duan Liu formed hand seals, and the Obsidian Tortoise Shell materialized in a flow of energy, enveloping Yun'er.
Boom!
Another loud sound echoed as the tortoise shell shattered, and the Cloud Pattern dissipated.
In just a moment, the Four Sacred Beasts displayed their divine might, but all were broken by Guan Yangyu. The latter was not in much better shape either, as his Seven Faced Cloud Diagram was left with only two sides.
"Brother Guan, give it up." Ye Tian truly could not bear to see Guan Yangyu be annihilated within the Four Symbols Formation.
Guan Yangyu shook his head, remaining silent, and actively summoned the remaining two Cloud Patterns.
Ye Tian sighed lightly; he knew that Guan Yangyu was afraid he would not be able to strike. In other words, he was seeking death, preserving his loyalty while not putting Ye Tian in a difficult position.
"Combine!"
The Cloud Patterns pressed down, and Ye Tian had no choice but to attack.
As the voice faded, brilliant light erupted from the four individuals, shooting skyward and twisting into a single stream, charging toward the Cloud Patterns.
With two loud bangs, the Cloud Patterns shattered. Guan Yangyu closed his eyes, his life about to come to an end.
At the critical moment, Ye Tian ultimately could not bear it any longer. He shouted loudly, "Disperse!"
Although the other three hesitated for a moment, out of respect for Guan Yangyu's demeanor, they quickly withdrew from the formation's center.
As the formation shifted, the Brilliant Light flickered and finally dissipated. However, it had already reached Guan Yangyu's front; if they had been even a moment later, he would have been obliterated.
"Brother Ye, why go through all this? You show mercy while I cannot hold back." Guan Yangyu slowly opened his eyes, filled with pain. Ye Tian's actions were akin to pushing him off a cliff.
To continue attacking would be unjust; allowing Qiu Ziming to be slain would also be unjust.
"Brother Guan, I respect you as a person. Take Qiu Ziming and leave."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked. It should be noted that letting Qiu Ziming go today would be like releasing a tiger back to the mountain; in the future, he would have plenty of sinister schemes to plot against everyone. From this point on, they would have to face even fiercer retaliation every day.
“Ye Tian!” Cold Moon wanted to dissuade him but was stopped by Ye Tian waving his hand.
“You all can leave,” Ye Tian said, gesturing for them to go.
Guan Yangyu looked at Ye Tian with a complex expression, then floated down and unsealed Qiu Ziming, saying to him, “From now on, I won’t care about others; you must no longer harbor any malicious thoughts towards them. Otherwise, I will personally end you!”
Upon hearing this, even Ye Tian was moved. He did not doubt Guan Yangyu's words at all, but he understood even more that if Qiu Ziming could not turn over a new leaf, then Guan Yangyu would become his first target.
Retaliation would start with Guan Yangyu.
“Brother Guan…”
“No need to say more; I know what I will face.” Guan Yangyu interrupted Ye Tian, then turned to Qiu Ziming, saying, “Master has been kind to me. If you want to report me, there’s no need; after returning, I will go and apologize myself.”
After saying that, he bid farewell to everyone and took Qiu Ziming away.
“Alas…” Ye Tian sighed, watching Guan Yangyu's departing figure, feeling quite melancholic. Apologizing was practically akin to seeking death.
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