901: Chapter 897: The Death of Sima Yun 901: Chapter 897: The Death of Sima Yun At the emergency assembly at Tianmen, Sima Yun issued a Slaughter Order to Ye Tian, with Daichong appointed as the arbiter of the order.
Because of this, Daichong once went to Ye Tian’s home to pick a fight before Ye Tian had broken through to the Innate Realm!
As a result, Daichong always saw himself as Ye Tian’s enemy!
However, after the upheaval at Tianmen, Daichong’s attitude underwent a dramatic change, especially after Sima Yun absorbed Sect Leader Wuweizi’s energy, indirectly causing Wuweizi’s death, rendering the Slaughter Order meaningless in Daichong’s eyes.
In Daichong’s view, he saw only a Ye Tian who fought for everyone’s future—a Ye Tian who, even suffering severe injuries, would never harm his brothers!
How could Daichong possibly allow Ye Tian to fall into Sima Yun’s trap?
“Sima Yun, although we don’t understand the operational principles of your Puppetry Technique, Tianmen’s ‘Quagmire Formation’ is sufficient to trap your puppets for a while!”
Daichong declared proudly.
The so-called “Quagmire Formation” is a unique setup of Tianmen, designed to restrict the opponent’s actions using the power of Wind Flow Strength.
The activation of this formation requires the combined effort of multiple Inner Sect Disciples of Tianmen to be effective.
However, the “Quagmire Formation” can only immobilize opponents for a relatively brief period and consumes a considerable amount of Inner Strength.
In terms of offensive power, it pales in comparison to the Four Symbols Formation of the Ye Family.
Moreover, the people of Tianmen are not united—the Inner Sect Disciples are often mired in schemes and rivalries—making it incredibly difficult to coordinate enough disciples to execute the “Quagmire Formation.”
Therefore, the “Quagmire Formation” gradually fell into obscurity within Tianmen.
If not for this time—when the Inner Sect Disciples were moved by Ye Tian’s influence—they would not have been able to use the “Quagmire Formation” to assist Ye Tian!
“You lot!
I won’t forgive you!”
Sima Yun erupted in rage.
He had never anticipated that the usually fractious Inner Sect Disciples of Tianmen would unite in solidarity to confront his puppets with the “Quagmire Formation.”
Yet despite his anger, Sima Yun found himself powerless to control the situation at hand.
He could no longer manipulate the martial artists of the Night King Hall, leaving him without his trump card to defeat Ye Tian.
“Thank you!”
Seeing the Inner Sect Disciples step forward to assist, Ye Tian could not help but express his gratitude.
No matter what form the martial artists of the Night King Hall took, Ye Tian shared a deep bond with them and naturally could not bear to strike against them.
Hence, if these martial artists continued to oppose him, this battle would become impossible to sustain.
The intervention of the Tianmen Inner Sect Disciples was unexpected for Ye Tian but also fitting.
Ye Tian offered them no elaborate words—a simple “thank you” sufficed, expressing more than a thousand sentiments.
“Ye Tian, while the ‘Quagmire Formation’ can temporarily stall the puppets, the effect won’t last long.
You must act swiftly—finish off this despicable man before it’s too late!”
Daichong advised, and Ye Tian nodded, stepping forward to confront Sima Yun.
“Sima Yun, vile men like you have no place in this world!
For the sake of the brothers of the Night King Hall, your death is inevitable today!
There’s no other path you can take but to die!”
Having lost the martial artists of the Night King Hall—a key weakness of Ye Tian—Sima Yun no longer stood a chance before him…
“Don’t come any closer… Ye Tian… Don’t come closer…”
As Ye Tian advanced step by step, Sima Yun retreated one step at a time, soon forced into a corner.
Seeing no way out, Sima Yun resorted to a desperate, life-or-death maneuver!
“Damn it!
Ye Tian, this time, I’ll take you down with me!”
With a furious roar, Sima Yun unleashed the Whirlwind Whip from his palms once again!
“Whishhhhhh~~~~~~~~~~~~”
The Whirlwind Whip emitted a violent sound, signaling that Sima Yun had poured his entire strength into this attack!
In other words, this was Sima Yun’s ultimate, self-sacrificial technique…
“Sima Yun, it seems this is the moment where we settle our grudge once and for all!
Let me witness the final battle spirit of your Sima Family!”
Ye Tian declared boldly.
Sima Yun retorted furiously, “Final battle spirit?
Don’t be ridiculous!
Ye Tian, the Sima Family has endured for thousands of years—how could we fall over such trivial matters?
The Sima Family’s millennia-long ambition is far from complete.
One day, there will still emerge eternal warriors from the Sima Family!
Even if I die, the Sima Family won’t perish!”
“The Sima Family won’t perish?”
Ye Tian was somewhat astonished by Sima Yun’s claim, as he could only partly understand it.
But unfortunately, the infuriated Sima Yun no longer had the patience to explain in front of Ye Tian.
Upon releasing the Whirlwind Whip, he launched a final strike toward Ye Tian!
“Die, Ye Tian!”
Sima Yun roared, sending two Whirlwind Whips hurtling toward Ye Tian like they had eyes.
The Whirlwind Whip’s might was immensely strong, and as Sima Yun wielded it within the mountain hollow, gusts of wind resounded in the air.
The surrounding atmosphere was displaced by the whip’s force, carrying a deadly aura that crashed heavily toward Ye Tian’s head…
Yet, faced with such an attack, Ye Tian stood firm and unmoving.
As the Whirlwind Whip reached his face, Ye Tian extended his palm forward in response.
Double Ghosts Knock the Door—a palm strike imbued with a unique form of energy!
“What is this?
Impossible!?”
Sima Yun gasped in horror as Ye Tian’s palm strike rendered the twin Whirlwind Whips increasingly powerless, until—at last—they dissipated entirely!
His ultimate technique, his invincible move, held no defense against Ye Tian…
Sima Yun could hardly believe his eyes.
He watched helplessly as Ye Tian neutralized the Whirlwind Whip and advanced toward him.
“Sima Yun, I already told you—the Whirlwind Whip is merely a method of channeling energy.
Once you grasp its principles, neutralizing the Whirlwind Whip is not impossible!”
Ye Tian spoke calmly, and with that, his palms struck Sima Yun’s abdomen.
“Boom!”
A thunderous noise erupted as Ye Tian’s Palm Force detonated within Sima Yun’s stomach.
The deafening impact signified that Sima Yun’s vital organs had been utterly destroyed…
“You… I…”
Sima Yun could not accept the reality before him.
His wide-open eyes burned intensely, staring at Ye Tian.
Yet, no matter how strong his disbelief, his body could not lie…
Under Ye Tian’s devastating strike, Sima Yun’s organs lay in ruin.
Having chosen not to transform himself into a puppet, he suffered a fatal injury—one that even divine intervention could not save him from!
Sima Yun’s body could no longer sustain itself.
He collapsed heavily to the ground…
But, even in this condition, Sima Yun did not die immediately.
He raised his right hand high toward the sky!
“I won’t die… The Sima Family won’t be extinguished… Someday… The Sima Family’s millennia-long ambition will be realized…”
Having finished his declaration, Sima Yun’s raised hand fell heavily, his eyes gradually closing, leaving his body without any trace of life.
As Sima Yun died, all the martial artists erupted in celebration!
“Wonderful!
Sima Yun is dead, we’re all saved!”
“As expected of the boss!
Without any weakness holding him back, someone like Sima Yun isn’t even worth considering!”
“Ye Tian, that kid, didn’t disappoint after all.
His strength is formidable, and his future is limitless!”
“Hehehe~~~~ This trip to Tianshan was totally worth it.
We outer sect disciples finally have a day to hold our heads high.”
…
Amid the cheers of the crowd, Ye Tian slowly sat down.
Although he had defeated Sima Yun, the exhaustion from their battle defied description!
Setting aside the energy drained during his clashes with the Night King Hall martial artists, even the effort Ye Tian expended to neutralize Sima Yun’s Whirlwind Whip was considerable!
While Ye Tian made it seem effortless, to counter Sima Yun’s attacks, he had to release energy within himself equivalent to Sima Yun’s and neutralize it.
With that kind of expenditure, how much strength could Ye Tian possibly have left?
Seeing Ye Tian seated, the crowd hurriedly gathered around him…
Ye Zhihuan patted Ye Tian’s shoulder, saying, “Well done, kid.
When I came to Tianmen this time, I didn’t have high expectations, but I didn’t expect you to grow amidst the battles and defeat all your opponents!
Your strength is unparalleled, and in battle, your growth is extraordinary.
Ye Tian, the future of the Martial Arts World belongs to you.
Your prospects are limitless!”
Ye Zhicang added promptly, “Ye Tian, this time your opponents—whether it was Tianmen’s Sect Leader Wuweizi or Sima Family’s Clan Leader Sima Yun—were unimaginably powerful.
Yet you defeated them both, proving you are an unparalleled martial artist!
While you used to be weak, now you might possess the power to alter the entire Martial Arts World!”
Ye Zhirong chimed in, “Ye Tian, you are incredible.
Our Ye Family is proud to fight alongside you!”
Unlike the Ye Family elders, the Tianmen outer sect disciples were filled with gratitude toward Ye Tian!