653: Chapter 649 Research on the Map 653: Chapter 649 Research on the Map The Ding brothers exchanged words among themselves, recounting the hardships they had endured over the years.
It turned out that Tianmen was an ancient martial arts sect that cultivated the force of nature.
Its practitioners were mighty and virtually invincible in the world.
Because Tianmen was exceedingly secretive, very few martial artists knew of its existence, and there was almost no written record about the sect.
Thus, even a peerless powerhouse like Ye Tian was unaware of Tianmen’s existence.
However, in recent years, Tianmen had suddenly expanded and taken in many outside disciples.
By a stroke of luck, the Ding brothers had become outside disciples of Tianmen.
Yet, the sect did not pay much attention to these outside disciples.
The cultivation techniques they passed on were incomplete, and since the outside disciples had previously cultivated traditional Inner Strength, their abilities could not match those of the Inner Sect Disciples.
“Why would such a secretive ancient martial arts sect suddenly expand and start taking in outside disciples?”
Ye Tian asked with surprise.
To this question, the Ding brothers had no answer.
Ding Da said, “The master who taught the three of us the ‘Wind Flow Strength’ only mentioned that it was for the benefit of Tianmen.
As for what that benefit was, we have no idea!
We brothers are of little importance, how could we dare to ask further?
So, the matter was left at that.
Having been outside disciples of Tianmen for so long, we have never known where the main temple of Tianmen is, which shows how little Tianmen regards us.
Therefore, it is impossible for them to confide in us brothers about the sect’s secrets!”
“…”
Ye Tian remained silent.
Though he had earned the Ding brothers’ utmost trust by saving them, the clues they knew were extremely limited.
“By the way, you have cultivated ‘Wind Flow Strength,’ and I have cultivated ‘Xuan Yun Technique.’ Do you know anything about the ‘Xuan Yun Technique’?”
Ye Tian suddenly asked, causing the Ding brothers to look at each other in confusion.
Why would he ask them about the cultivation technique he himself was practicing?
Ding Da replied earnestly, “Friend, why do you ask us about the technique you yourself are practicing?
In fact, I’ve only heard bits and pieces about the ‘Xuan Yun Technique’ from others.
In terms of power, it’s said that the ‘Xuan Yun Technique’ is far more formidable than the ‘Wind Flow Strength.’
The Sima Family practices a complete version of ‘Wind Flow Strength,’ while we practice an incomplete version.
If the ‘Xuan Yun Technique’ you’re cultivating is the complete version, then its power must surely surpass that of the Sima Family!”
“Complete version?
Incomplete version?”
Ye Tian was taken aback.
Indeed, he had acquired the method to cultivate the “Xuan Yun Technique” from a goose egg-sized stone he found in Xue Yunfu’s villa.
Mimicking the swimming pattern of the fish, Ye Tian had learned the breathing method of the “Xuan Yun Technique.”
However, Ye Tian himself did not know whether the “Xuan Yun Technique” he cultivated was complete or incomplete…
“You three have been seriously injured.
It is inconvenient for me to stay for long, so I must take my leave for now!
Having consumed the brain marrow of the ‘Great Ape King’ and killed the puppet of Sima Hong, the Sima Family will surely hold both you and me accountable for these actions.
Therefore, do not act rashly for the time being!”
Ye Tian had already obtained the information he wanted from the Ding brothers and naturally would not linger any longer.
Before leaving, Ye Tian went out of his way to reveal his identity to the three brothers!
“If you need anything, come to the headquarters of the Night King Hall.
I am Ye Tian!”
“Night King Hall…
Ye Tian…”
Upon hearing such titles as “Night King Hall” and “Ye Tian,” the Ding brothers were truly astonished.
Ding Da exclaimed, “So, you are the King of the Night.
No wonder you are so formidable, able to contend with the Sima Family’s puppet using your own Inner Strength alone!”
Ding Er also said, “Plus, now that you’ve cultivated the ‘Xuan Yun Technique,’ your strength must be no less than those experts who have cultivated the force of nature from a young age!”
Ding San flattered, “Oh King of the Night, we owe you our lives.
We are immensely impressed by you and hope you can bring us brothers a glimmer of hope!”
“Heh heh, thanks for your high regard!”
Ye Tian couldn’t help but smile wryly.
After defeating the Rakshasa Queen, he had considered himself the world’s top martial artist.
However, what Ye Tian never expected was that there were always higher skies and superior people out there.
In the face of the force of nature, the strength he possessed was insignificant!
The reason the Sima Family regarded human life as insignificant was due to their overwhelming power and their ability to freely control the force of nature.
Therefore, to protect himself and those around him, Ye Tian knew he had to continue to solidify his own strength and keep improving himself to become even stronger.
Only then could he stand on an invincible ground!
…When Ye Tian left the house where the Ding brothers lived, it was already deep into the night.
He immediately hailed a taxi and returned to the villa where he lived.
Upon entering the villa, he saw that the lights were still on and Yun Xinyan had not gone to sleep yet!
“Why have you returned so late?”
Yun Xinyan, who was waiting in the living room, immediately questioned Ye Tian upon seeing him.
Ye Tian wore a troubled expression, surprised at how closely his wife was keeping tabs on him…
“Dear wife, I swear, I absolutely did nothing today to betray you!”
Ye Tian raised his hand obediently, swearing to Yun Xinyan.
“Who cares whether you did something to betray me or not?”
Yun Xinyan was a bit annoyed because her concern for Ye Tian wasn’t about him cheating on her.
“I’ve already called Sister Lan, she said you went to Lingyin Temple with her, but you fought with someone there, and on the way back to Jiang City, you fought with someone else!
But you came back together, so why did Sister Lan get home at 9pm, and you didn’t arrive until 11pm?”
Yun Xinyan interrogated him, not caring about Ye Tian’s brawls outside, but she was very concerned about why Ye Tian came home two hours late!
With such a wife, Ye Tian was left without words…
“Wife, you’re wronging me!
In those two hours, I swear, I absolutely did not fool around!
Please think about it carefully, my ability!
How could a mere two hours be enough?
To measure me by two hours is an insult to my character!”
Ye Tian continued to swear, which made Yun Xinyan not know whether to laugh or cry!
Of course, to prove he wasn’t messing around in those two hours, Ye Tian had his own ultimate method!
“Dear wife, I understand why you’re questioning what I did in those two hours is because you’re worried about me.
To show you my sincerity, I’ll dutifully ‘pay my dues’ tonight, and I won’t stop unless you tell me to!”
Ye Tian embraced Yun Xinyan firmly, declaring confidently.
In Ye Tian’s words, there was already a hint of mischievous intent, and Yun Xinyan felt goosebumps all over her body.
“Let go!
Who said I wanted you to ‘pay your dues’!
I’m going to sleep!”
The reason Yun Xinyan questioned Ye Tian about being two hours late was due to her concern for him, but Ye Tian interpreted it as her wanting him to ‘pay his dues’, which was a level of understanding that left Yun Xinyan speechless.
But Ye Tian was strong, and no matter how much Yun Xinyan struggled, she was unable to break free…
Not only did Ye Tian hug Yun Xinyan, but he also brought his nose closer, continuously sniffing her small face.
“Wife, you smell so good!
Just the scent of you lifts my spirits!”
Ye Tian was not lying, he had been hugging Bai Lan on their way today, and had enough of Bai Lan’s body fragrance, but no matter what perfume Bai Lan used, it couldn’t compare to Yun Xinyan’s natural scent.
“Ye Tian…
you rogue…”
The more Yun Xinyan struggled, the weaker her efforts became, until she gradually stopped struggling altogether.
In Ye Tian’s embrace, Yun Xinyan’s body also gradually softened…
Of course, that night, Yun Xinyan did not let Ye Tian ‘pay his dues’ as he wished, but instead sent him to sleep on the sofa.
Ye Tian wasn’t disappointed; he obediently took a shower and then went to the living room…
If he kept pestering, Ye Tian might have had a chance to have his way, but today, he had more important things to do, so he suppressed his own desires!
The urgent task at hand, Ye Tian had to study the map he had obtained from the ancient Jiang City tomb’s skeleton!
Due to the change in the landscape, Ye Tian was at first clueless, not knowing what place the map was indicating.
But it was only after visiting Lingyin Temple with Bai Lan and examining the “Tribute of Yu to the Nine Provinces” map did Ye Tian realize that the map he had was actually a map of Jiang City.
In ancient times, Jiang City was called Dragon Province, and over a thousand years ago, due to a great catastrophe that killed many people, the rulers renamed it Jiang City.
That catastrophe not only resulted in a high death toll but also changed the landscape of Jiang City itself!
The world changes, and seas turn into mulberry fields!
— These eight words passed down from abbot to abbot in Lingyin Temple reflect the horror of that catastrophe.
Even the flow of Jiang City’s rivers, the position of its mountains and basins, had shifted.
What kind of disaster could achieve such an effect?
For Ye Tian, the only clue to verify the past was this map he had acquired.
In the dead of night, Ye Tian carefully took out the map he had drawn and spread it out on the coffee table.
Then, Ye Tian found a current map of Jiang City and began to compare the two maps meticulously.
“This is impossible to start with!”
Even though he knew both maps depicted the same place, the difference between them was vast, and Ye Tian couldn’t find any way to match them up.
So, Ye Tian could only watch helplessly, at a complete loss for what to do…