Ye Tian was fully focused, waiting for Wang Weiyang to enter the attack range, unaware that Wang Weiyang had already activated Raccoon Cat True Form. As a nocturnal animal, the Raccoon, with its Azure Eyes, could see the night more clearly than others could see during the day.
Wang Weiyang slowly approached Ye Tian's hiding spot. Of course, for someone as cunning as him, he would not simply walk over carelessly; instead, he disguised himself and pretended to be searching.
At this moment, Ye Tian slightly crouched down, his entire body like a taut bow ready to unleash its arrow, fully prepared to "kill" his prey at any moment.
The sky was overcast. The previous thunderclaps had struck who knows where; it had not rained but had become even more oppressive.
However, everyone knew this was just the prelude to a heavy downpour.
If this rain were to start, it would likely be far more violent than the few storms of the day.
In contrast, the Qin Family had also entered a similar state.
Li Qingwu’s betrayal was just a minor issue; the deaths of Qin Sha and Qin Qing were merely part of the storm. Tonight was the moment of life and death for the Qin Family. If Qin Changlin could not kill Ye Tian, then their family would face a tempest.
After all, if disciples of Cloud Sea Sect were being hunted down outside, Mountain would send elite troops to crush the Qin Family just for the sake of reputation.
Moreover, Ye Tian's identity as a direct disciple and a holder of the Cloud Token implied that his future status in Cloud Sea Sect would be significant.
Qin Changlin mobilized the Qin Family forces to encircle Ye Tian; it was imperative that they succeeded. If Ye Tian managed to escape, it would sow endless troubles for them.
No, it would be like inviting disaster upon themselves—specifically, a disaster that could wipe out an entire family—even though he had already secured his own survival.
Thus, this encirclement could only succeed and must not fail. Compared to his two sons, losing the legacy left by their ancestors would be an unimaginable calamity.
Thinking of this, Qin Changlin's eyes surged with a killing intent, far surpassing the grief from losing his child.
The domineering aura emanating from the mysterious figure was getting closer. Turning his head, he saw a robust silhouette rapidly approaching from over a hundred Zhang away.
If he didn't act now, it would be too late!
Qin Changlin suddenly erupted, and another massive beam of light shot forth from between his palms.
Containing the formidable power of a Martial Unity Expert, within a twenty Zhang radius of the Square Area, not a single life could be spared, including the "ally" Wang Weiyang, who was still dawdling and unsure of what to do.
At this moment, Wang Weiyang was still pretending to search methodically, but suddenly a violent force erupted behind him. He was startled; without needing to turn around, he knew that Qin Changlin had lost his composure and launched an attack, treating him as collateral damage.
In that instant, Wang Weiyang felt an intense hatred bubbling within him, cursing Qin Changlin for being an old fool who could achieve nothing but cause trouble!
However, the situation was urgent, leaving no room for further contemplation. The most important thing was to dodge the beam of light; if that power hit him, it would ruin his future meals.
Whoosh!
The beam of light whistled through the air as it shot toward him. Wang Weiyang felt a tremendous force pushing him from behind. Gritting his teeth, he exerted all his strength to dodge to the side.
At the same time, Ye Tian also moved. The previous shockwaves seemed not to have harmed him fundamentally; his figure remained extremely swift, though the protective golden light surrounding him had vanished.
Wang Weiyang's greatest frustration came to pass. He understood the relationship between himself and Qin Changlin well; he could comprehend and had anticipated the underhanded tactics behind him since he shared similar thoughts. However, scaring off Ye Tian by making a ruckus was utterly foolish!
"No way, I absolutely cannot miss this opportunity. Once the mysterious person arrives, the situation will become dire!" Wang Weiyang thought fiercely. For someone who had already "died" once, he was willing to gamble his life in an instant without even blinking.
Whoosh!
A deep black, spike-like projectile, merging with the darkness of the night, shot out from Wang Weiyang's hand like a venomous snake striking, cold-blooded and fierce.
At this moment, Ye Tian moved in the same direction as Wang Weiyang, desperately lunging to the side to evade Qin Changlin's full-force attack. Given his cautious nature, he was certainly wary of Wang Weiyang taking advantage of the situation. If it weren't for the lingering effects of the Sealing Nail within him, leaving him no time to spare, Ye Tian would have unhesitatingly chosen to attack Wang Weiyang at this moment.
As the saying goes, an expert reveals their skill with a single move. Based on Ye Tian's assessment of his current situation, merely dodging Qin Changlin's attack was already a stroke of luck; if Wang Weiyang were to strike from the shadows as well, it would be difficult to escape unscathed.
Fortunately, aside from the fluctuations caused by Qin Changlin, Ye Tian did not sense any other anomalies.
The slender black spike approached Ye Tian at an awkward angle. Notably, there was no Martial Origin Power attached to it...
Wang Weiyang couldn't help but curl his lips into a sinister smile, pleased with his cunning.
All of this happened in an instant. Ye Tian and Wang Weiyang moved similarly, both leaping as far as possible to avoid Qin Changlin's attack. The massive beam of light surged forward with a violent shockwave, enveloping him in a tearing sense of pressure.
In that moment, Ye Tian suddenly detected a faint yet sharp sound akin to buzzing insects. He was taken aback and instinctively activated Jujutsu; however, even so, he still felt a sharp object pierce through his shoulder and neck.
Due to Wang Weiyang's unexpected attack and Ye Tian's lack of defense, he didn't even have time to use his Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield—a defensive technique he could summon at will. This hit was indeed a significant blow.
If it had merely been an ordinary sharp object piercing his shoulder, it wouldn't have caused Ye Tian any substantial harm. However, this weapon came from Wang Weiyang's hand, and the danger it contained was far more complex!
Nevertheless, Ye Tian had no time to ponder these matters; avoiding Qin Changlin's attack was paramount. After all, regardless of what sinister means Wang Weiyang employed, at least for now, it wouldn't take Ye Tian's life. But Qin Changlin was different; if he were struck directly by that beam of light, he would likely be reduced to ashes on the spot.
The situation was dire as the massive beam surged forward with overwhelming force. Ye Tian could even clearly see that where the beam passed, the ground was lifted by over a foot.
At a critical moment, Ye Tian wanted to exert his strength but found himself unable to do so, thanks to the Sealing Nail that Wang Weiyang had previously planted. Under normal circumstances, this would not have been a cause for concern, but at this juncture, even the slightest delay in action could be fatal.
Ye Tianxin felt a sinking sensation and thought to himself that things were likely looking grim.
He was not afraid of death, as he had come prepared for a confrontation with Qin Changlin. His worst-case scenario was already accounted for; he merely aimed to hold back the latter long enough to buy Yun'er and the others sufficient time to retreat. Now that his objective had been achieved, the only regret was encountering Wang Weiyang and failing to eliminate him on the spot.
"Alas..." Ye Tian sighed helplessly and unwillingly as he watched Wang Weiyang successfully evade the beam of light attack. Although he was still affected by the residual force, his life was certainly not in danger.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed through the sky, and the restless energy made Ye Tian feel as if the entire area was shaking!
Countless grains of sand quickly coalesced before him, forming a sand wall just in time.
Boom!
In the next moment, the beam of light struck the sand wall, producing a massive and muffled roar that drowned out all other sounds. Even someone with Ye Tian's resilience felt his eardrums throb painfully, as if they might burst from the pressure.
The flying sand and stones struck him like piercing arrows, causing extreme pain. However, these injuries could be classified as external wounds, meaning Ye Tian had successfully escaped danger!
After a moment, the echoes faded away, and as the sand settled on the ground, the surrounding area fell back into silence amidst swirling dust.
Ye Tian stood up with relative ease; that sand wall had blocked most of the beam's power. Although he was battered by the residual sand and stones, as previously mentioned, it was merely external injury.
His eyelids were obscured by blood from a wound on his head, blurring his vision. Ye Tian wiped his face with his hand, and then the situation in the arena became clear.
The ground was in disarray, and the area within twenty zhang of the Square Area looked as if it had been turned upside down. Not far away, Qin Changlin was gritting his teeth and trembling all over, clearly infuriated.
Opposite Qin Changlin, a giant White Ape lowered its head to look down, steam billowing from its blood-red maw with protruding fangs.
"It really is him."
The giant White Ape was none other than Fang Xiong, Yun'er's senior brother and a master of the Blood Sect with whom he had several connections!
At this moment, the situation finally seemed to be turning. With Fang Xiong's arrival, things became clear; given his strength, he was likely not just a simple Martial Sovereign.
Qin Changlin's status as a Martial Sovereign was almost a certainty, as Ye Tian had heard Cold Yang mention that Qin Changlin had only recently broken through the Martial Unity Definition. Considering he had only reached this level at sixty years old, his talent was evident, and there was no possibility of further advancement in a short time.
"Friend, I don't know which faction you represent, but I want to tell you that this is Luoma Market, my territory. I can see you're also someone of importance, but I advise you not to stretch your foot too far," Qin Changlin said calmly yet assertively, exuding an air of authority.
Fang Xiong stared at Qin Changlin for a moment; with his true form revealed as the White Ape, he no longer appeared simple-minded but rather somewhat ferocious.
After a moment, Fang Xiong slowly spoke: "You are indeed on Luoma Market's territory, and I will extinguish your Qin Changlin's prestige!"
Ye Tian secretly cheered upon hearing this, thinking that he hadn't realized Fang Xiong possessed such dominance.
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his shoulder, and Ye Tian abruptly remembered Wang Weiyang. However, looking around, apart from the mountain wind and the desolate grasslands, there was no sign of Wang Weiyang anywhere.
Comment 0 Comment Count