886: Chapter 882: Sima Yun Appears 886: Chapter 882: Sima Yun Appears Since Wu Weizi and Ye Tian were nearly incapacitated, they were unable to stop the actions of others…
Wu Weizi didn’t even have the strength to command the inner sect disciples, while Ye Tian could only rely on the Silent Qi of the Nether God to heal his internal injuries.
So, the current scene had devolved into a standoff between the Ding Brothers, the Four Elders of the Ye Family, the outer sect disciples, and the inner sect disciples of Tianmen!
“A bunch of ants!
Don’t think our smaller number means you can defeat us easily.
Are you aware that when we fought you earlier, we didn’t even use our full strength?”
“We fear nothing!
We’re more than enough to take you down—even five against one!
Moreover, the strength of the Four Elders of the Ye Family is no less than you so-called inner sect disciples!”
“Such arrogance!
Hahaha!
If that’s the case, don’t blame us for being ruthless!”
“If you’ve got the guts, come at us!
Let’s have a grand battle!
Today marks the downfall of Tianmen!”
…
Both sides hurled provocations, but it was mostly posturing.
No one dared to make the first move.
For the inner sect disciples of Tianmen, while their skills were indeed far superior to the outer sect disciples (even with the Ye Family Four Elders included), it wasn’t a guaranteed victory…
However, Ye Tian’s dazzling display of power earlier had left all the inner sect disciples in stunned awe!
Though Ye Tian appeared injured now, the inner sect disciples knew that if he recovered quickly and counterattacked, they wouldn’t be able to withstand him!
Thus, despite their loud declarations, none of them dared to act recklessly…
Similarly, the Ding Brothers, Four Elders of the Ye Family, and the outer sect disciples didn’t take any rash actions.
After all, Wu Weizi, the Sect Leader of Tianmen, was not dead yet, and Ye Tian’s condition remained uncertain.
No one wished to initiate an attack prematurely.
The stalemate persisted, yet suddenly an eerie voice echoed from above!
“Hahahahahahahahahaha~~~~~~~~~~~~~”
The sinister laughter pierced the air!
The inner sect disciples of Tianmen instantly recognized the speaker!
“Sima Yun—he’s here?”
“What is he doing here?
And where was he earlier?”
…
All the disciples quickly looked upward.
They saw a man dressed in a black robe descending slowly from the sky—it was none other than Sima Yun, the head of the Sima Family!
“What’s he up to, showing up now?”
“Damn it!
Appearing at this moment of all times!”
“This guy is no weakling.
If he gets involved, the outcome will be impossible to predict!”
…
Even the outer sect disciples couldn’t help but grow anxious.
The situation hung by a thread; any shift in power, however slight, could alter the battlefield entirely.
Sima Yun’s arrival unquestionably added a layer of uncertainty to this heated confrontation!
“…”
Ye Tian also directed his gaze toward Sima Yun!
Although he had long known of Sima Yun and recognized his voice, this was the first time Ye Tian was seeing Sima Yun in the flesh.
With his sharp features and abnormally sinister expression, Sima Yun looked even more unscrupulous than his younger brother, Sima Feng!
Sima Yun fixed his piercing stare onto Ye Tian as he began to descend slowly to the ground.
Upon seeing Sima Yun’s appearance, Wu Weizi, the Tianmen Sect Leader, let out a sigh of relief and said, “Sima Yun, Ye Tian standing before you now is the one designated in your Slaughter Order to be killed.
It’s time to reveal your full power and finish this man off!”
Ye Tian, along with members of the Night King Hall, had raided the Sima Family’s manor, annihilating not only Sima Feng and the martial artists loyal to the Sima Family but also reducing their estate to ashes.
Such irreconcilable hatred made it clear why Sima Yun had bound Ye Tian’s name to his Slaughter Order and announced it to the entire martial arts world!
Hence, Sima Yun’s presence was a blessing for Wu Weizi and the Tianmen inner sect disciples, for Ye Tian was heavily injured.
If Sima Yun acted, Ye Tian would surely perish!
Once Ye Tian was dead, the Ding Brothers, Ye Family Elders, and outer sect disciples present would be effortless to crush…
“Kill him…?”
Sima Yun sneered coldly as he watched Ye Tian, who was currently focused on healing himself and had no power to speak.
But behind Ye Tian, the Ye Family Four Elders had had enough!
“Wu Weizi, you’re despicable!
The so-called Slaughter Order was designed to showcase the strength of Tianmen’s martial artists.
To ensure fairness, the combatants involved—whether the attacker or the target—must both be in peak condition!
Yet Ye Tian is gravely injured now, and you’re bringing up the Slaughter Order?
Isn’t that utterly shameless?”
“Exactly!
The Slaughter Order must be executed under fair conditions, with a judge’s supervision.
But Ye Tian has been injured fighting you—how can he face Sima Yun in this state?
Unless you let him recover, only then would it be fair for him to battle Sima Yun!”
“The esteemed Sect Leader of Tianmen resorts to such underhanded tactics against an injured opponent?
Wu Weizi, have you discarded the last shred of your dignity?”
“If Sima Yun strikes Ye Tian now, Tianmen will lose all its honor and credibility!
After this, it might no longer stand within the martial arts world!”
The Ye Family Four Elders condemned Wu Weizi fiercely, yet Wu Weizi remained disdainful!
“In battle, only winners matter—the dead are irrelevant.
Ye Tian barged into Tianmen with his followers; he deserves nothing less than death!
With a man like him, what need is there for martial principles or fair play?
Sima Yun, why are you still standing there?
Hurry and act!”
Wu Weizi barked his order at Sima Yun, but unexpectedly, Sima Yun remained motionless.
The man standing before him, Ye Tian, had not only killed Sima Yun’s brother but also indirectly caused the death of his son.
Yet faced with the wounded Ye Tian, Sima Yun displayed no signs of immediate aggression.
This bewildered everyone—was the Sima Yun before them…
fake?
“Sima Yun, why aren’t you attacking yet?”
Wu Weizi urged, frustrated that he couldn’t personally discipline the uncooperative disciple due to his own lack of energy.
Sima Yun heard Wu Weizi’s repeated prompting but remained silent.
Instead, he slightly turned his face toward Wu Weizi.
“Sect Leader, do you know where I’ve been just now?”
Sima Yun’s cold voice asked.
Wu Weizi was momentarily stunned—why was Sima Yun asking this, now of all times?
“Where have you been?
How should I know?
Sima Yun, as an inner sect disciple of Tianmen, you are supposed to face enemies immediately during a crisis—but you were late!
Your actions warrant punishment.
However, if you kill Ye Tian now, all wrongs will be forgiven!”
Wu Weizi appealed with both reward and threat, yet Sima Yun seemed unmoved by his leader’s words.
Sima Yun said indifferently, “Sect Leader, truth be told, while you were all fighting the intruders, I was at the Lang Huan Cave!”
“What!
Lang Huan Cave!?”
Wu Weizi’s expression changed drastically.
“Lang Huan Cave is forbidden territory in Tianmen—even I am not permitted entry!
And you, you audacious wretch, dared to…”
Wu Weizi was furious beyond words.
The Lang Huan Cave was considered sacred and forbidden within Tianmen.
According to sect rules, only dying Sect Leaders could enter the Lang Huan Cave alone and breathe their last there.
Any other individual trespassing would be executed without mercy!
This meant that not even Wu Weizi himself had the right to step into Lang Huan Cave—and yet Sima Yun had dared to defy this sacred law.
His audacity was beyond belief!
The inner sect disciples of Tianmen, upon hearing of Sima Yun’s intrusion into the Lang Huan Cave, were equally stunned and began whispering amongst themselves…
“Sima Yun actually sneaked into Lang Huan Cave, and not only did he venture inside, but now he dares to speak openly about it—his guts are enormous!”
“From the moment he trespassed Lang Huan Cave, Sima Yun ceased to be one of us.
Any Tianmen disciple has the right to kill him!”
“Regardless of how this battle ends today, Sima Yun is a dead man walking!”
…
The inner sect disciples who once placed their hopes on Sima Yun to kill Ye Tian now abandoned all such notions.
For Sima Yun was no longer considered part of Tianmen, and they couldn’t permit an outsider to act in Tianmen’s stead!
Sect Leader Wu Weizi and the disciples all glared coldly at Sima Yun, but Sima Yun appeared entirely unbothered…
“Why did I violate the rules to enter Lang Huan Cave?
Because a voice within me was guiding me there!
And once I reached Lang Huan Cave, I indeed discovered many things!
Don’t you all want to know what secrets I unearthed within Lang Huan Cave?”
Sima Yun stretched out his tone deliberately, teasing his audience.
Even those glaring at him angrily, including Sect Leader Wu Weizi, found their curiosity piqued.
All eyes were fixed on Sima Yun, awaiting his revelation.
Sima Yun, reveling in their attention, grinned with satisfaction!
“Hahaha!
Do you want to know?
In Lang Huan Cave, I uncovered Tianmen’s greatest secret!”
Sima Yun’s bold declaration sent chills down everyone’s spines—the mere phrase “Tianmen’s greatest secret” was enough to make them break into a cold sweat.
Wu Weizi barked furiously, “If this secret pertains to Tianmen, you must not reveal it in the presence of outsiders!
If you dare speak of it, I’ll ensure you die without a proper grave!”
Wu Weizi’s threats held no sway over Sima Yun!
Sima Yun surveyed the crowd and exclaimed, “Isn’t it boring for only me to know such an interesting secret?
Sharing it relieves everyone’s curiosity, doesn’t it?
Why wouldn’t I?
Hahahahaha~~~~~~~~”