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As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was in an uproar!
Many were stunned by Ye Tian's statement, especially Qiu Ziming, who was the most shocked. In his position, having dominated the Cloud Sea Sect for over a decade, he had never encountered anyone who dared to speak to him like that.
To associate with him? What kind of attitude was that? Qiu Ziming was the son of the Lord. Unless something unexpected happened, he and his elder brother would definitely inherit the Lord's position in the future. Although only one of them could ascend to such a high rank, they were brothers united; it wouldn't matter who sat in that position.
Thus, in everyone's eyes, the person speaking to Ye Tian was essentially challenging the Cloud Pavilion Master. How could one speak to the Lord like that? Wasn't that asking for trouble?
"What gives you the courage to say such things?" Qiu Ziming snapped back as he regained his composure, reaching into his robe to retrieve an item. This object resembled a Cloud Pattern, gleaming with luster. It was none other than the Cloud Token from the Cloud-Drifting Pavilion, which Noda had once encountered.
"Heh, and what gives you your sense of superiority? The son of Qiu Tiande?" Ye Tian retorted coldly.
"If that's all it is, I can only say you're too foolish." Qiu Ziming did not answer Ye Tian's question but suddenly squeezed hard. With a cracking sound, when he raised his hand again, the Cloud Token had turned into a pile of ashes...
"Hiss!"
While not everyone present gasped, those who witnessed this scene collectively inhaled sharply. Anyone could crush a piece of jade pendant, but one must understand what kind of pendant it was and what it represented.
"The Cloud Token was just destroyed like that..."
"Now that's a real tough character!"
"Reckless, so reckless..."
The onlookers murmured in astonishment, each with their own thoughts, though most were filled with envy.
"Ziming II, is this..."
Not only were the onlookers stunned, but even Qiu Ziming's followers were taken aback by this scene. Although they had followed Qiu Ziming in many arrogant acts, they knew that destroying the Cloud Token was not something they could participate in.
"Shut up!" Qiu Ziming interrupted the murmurs of the crowd with a stern voice, then coldly glared at Ye Tian and disdainfully said, "Cloud Token, do you see it? To me, it is utterly insignificant."
Duan Liu and Bai Kuo had been worried about Ye Tian, so their eyes were fixed on this situation. Upon witnessing such a scene, their hearts sank, and they rushed over, fearing the worst.
The Cloud Token was equivalent to a token of the Cloud Pavilion; disciples who possessed the Cloud Token were the most valued by the Lord. Therefore, having the Cloud Token meant having support from the Lord, which was the source of confidence for many holders of the Cloud Token.
At this moment, not just Qiu Ziming, Duan Liu, and Bai Kuo, but everyone present believed that Ye Tian's confidence came from that small Cloud Token. They thought Ye Tian dared to be so assertive solely because Ming Yuan Chang Feng was backing him.
However, what they did not know was that Ye Tian had dared to challenge the second-largest local force even when he was just a second-tier martial artist. He had come this far without any backing because of his own stubbornness and resilience.
In this world, no power or force could make Ye Tian yield—not the Wang family, not Li Xun, and certainly not Qiu Ziming.
"Heh heh, you are very naive," Ye Tian replied with a cold smile in response to Qiu Ziming's condescending gaze.
"Still trying to act tough?" Qiu Ziming was surprised. He naively thought that Ye Tian's confidence would dissipate along with the shattered Cloud Token, but that was not the case.
"Young Master Ziming, you are magnanimous; my brother has a bit of a foul temper. Please don't take it to heart," Duan Liu quickly stepped forward to mediate as he sensed the situation was dire.
"Get lost!" Before Duan Liu could approach, Qiu Ziming shouted angrily. He might have some patience for Ye Tian, but he couldn't be bothered to even glance at an ordinary disciple like Duan Liu.
A flash of anger crossed Duan Liu's face; although he involuntarily halted his steps, his momentum still surged forward.
Qiu Ziming seemed to sense something unusual and glanced at Duan Liu in surprise, thinking to himself: "Why am I encountering such ignorant individuals today?"
"Brother Duan, you and Brother Bai should go back first; I will find you later," Ye Tian said casually with a smile, showing no signs of worry despite offending Qiu Ziming.
"No way! Although we may not have much ability, we won't do something disgraceful like abandoning our brother to avoid trouble!" Duan Liu firmly interrupted Ye Tian's words.
Bai Kuo nodded and said firmly, "We share the same difficulties!"
Ye Tian felt greatly relieved upon seeing this. To be honest, if they had just left like that, Ye Tian wouldn't have held a grudge, but he would definitely have felt disappointed.
"You staying here is useless. Go back and wait for me at the old place," Ye Tian said. This was the truth; if Qiu Ziming decided to act against Ye Tian today, then Duan Liu and Bai Kuo staying behind would only mean two more people would suffer.
"You talk too much..."
"Get lost and go chatter somewhere else!"
At that moment, everyone's gaze suddenly focused on Duan Liu, as he had interrupted Qiu Ziming's words so rudely!
"Say that again if you dare!" Qiu Ziming was utterly shocked; he was genuinely taken aback that an ordinary disciple would dare to tell him to get lost...
"I said for you to get lost. Are you deaf?" Duan Liu repeated each word clearly, showing no sign of hesitation. It was evident that he was truly ready to go all out.
Usually, he avoided trouble, but once it arose, it didn't matter if you were the son of a lord or anyone else; he wouldn't be afraid of anyone!
This was Duan Liu's character—since he couldn't avoid it, he might as well confront it head-on!
"You are seeking death!" Qiu Ziming's face turned cold in an instant, his tone icy to the extreme.
"Ziming II is really going to kill someone..."
"Quickly leave, get out of this troublesome place."
Feeling Qiu Ziming's murderous intent, many onlookers chose to leave wisely. If a killing spree really broke out, no one wanted to get blood on their hands.
Getting blood on your hands means taking on responsibility; killing is not the same as being a bully. Even if you are the son of a lord, murder will still bring severe consequences.
"Ziming II, let's just leave this matter as it is. It seems those three have some issues with their brains..."
"Get lost quickly, and don't let me see you in front of Second Young Master again!"
"Second Young Master is magnanimous; today, he spares your lives. Hurry up and get out!"
The group of followers understood the current situation very well. Ziming II had already shown signs of killing intent, but would he personally take action for something with such serious consequences? As the saying goes, train soldiers for a thousand days to use them for one moment; the time to "repay a favor" had arrived!
However, who would dare to repay this favor? Killing someone is no small matter. The sect rules clearly state that anyone who kills a fellow disciple will be executed without mercy!
Perhaps Qiu Ziming could find ways to protect himself after committing murder, but this group of followers didn't have such a powerful father backing them.
"What use do I have for you?" Qiu Ziming glared at the group of followers and said with a mix of kindness and threat, "Kill him for me, and I guarantee you will rise to great heights in the future! Otherwise, it’s best for you to pack up and leave!"
Killing Severing Flow was not difficult, and Qiu Ziming had the ability to ensure their success, but the premise was that they would still be alive afterward to enjoy it. If they didn’t kill him, Qiu Ziming's meaning was very clear: pack your bags and get lost. This was something that a proper Lord young master could easily accomplish.
Qiu Ziming spoke with authority; his words did not sound like a joke. Yet even so, none of the followers were willing to move, though their faces showed signs of hesitation.
They hesitated over whether to take a gamble, betting on the idea that after killing someone, they would be protected under Qiu Ziming's wing.
"Second Brother." At that moment, another tough character finally spoke up. This person also looked quite handsome; if Qiu Ziming was charming, then he was striking.
"Brother." Qiu Ziming seemed to listen to him well; upon hearing his call, his violent demeanor lessened significantly.
"How can you casually talk about killing? We are not ruthless bandits who take lives lightly." Qiu Zixuan smiled as he spoke, looking quite harmless in his earnest demeanor.
"Brother, you..." Qiu Ziming was taken aback. Aside from their father, his older brother, who was a year older than him, doted on him the most. Why was he speaking up for outsiders today?
"This junior brother means no offense; my younger brother has a mischievous temperament. Please forgive any offense caused." Qiu Zixuan did not continue addressing his brother but instead cupped his hands in apology towards Ye Tian.
Ye Tian responded with a cold smile. This person had been watching from the sidelines and only spoke up when the situation became irretrievable, indicating that he was indeed a character who could remain calm and grasp the overall situation.
"I am Qiu Zixuan from Cloud-Drifting Pavilion. May I ask how to address you, Junior Brother?" Seeing that Ye Tian remained silent, Qiu Zixuan maintained his smile and continued to inquire.
"Ye Tian from Cloudscroll Pavilion." Ye Tian's tone was icy, but since the other party was courteous, he naturally could not be lacking in manners himself; otherwise, it would seem narrow-minded.
"Well, you seem to be younger than me, so I will call you Brother Ye. I hope that is not offensive?" Qiu Zixuan appeared refined and gentlemanly.
His humility did not surprise anyone because, aside from the Newly Accepted Disciple, everyone in Cloud Sea Sect knew that Qiu Ziming often hid a dagger behind a smile.
"There is no offense taken, but if you call me Shishu Ye, it might sound better." Although Ye Tian was also a Newly Accepted Disciple, he could see through Qiu Zixuan's pretense. To deal with such people, Ye Tian had his own methods: various forms of slapping faces and provoking anger. If you enjoy pretending to be gentle and refined, then I will treat you like a rogue.
Sure enough, a flicker of coldness crossed Qiu Zixuan's face but vanished quickly.
"Brother Ye has quite the sense of humor; conversing with you is truly enjoyable." Qiu Zixuan sneered, then glanced at Duan Liu and Bai Kuo as if trying to remember their appearances.
"I have matters to attend to today and cannot chat with Brother Ye for long. I must take my leave now, but rest assured, we will meet again soon." Qiu Zixuan's tone held no emotion, yet everyone present understood his meaning all too well.
Aside from Ye Tian and the others, he was already eager!
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