844: Chapter 840: Battle Begins!
844: Chapter 840: Battle Begins!
Fortunately, the three Ding brothers, also disciples of the Heaven Gate Outer Gate, did not slack off.
They quickly joined Ye Tian’s side and began to channel their Wind Flow Strength!
“Big Brother, this guy is not easy to deal with.
Even though our skills are lacking, please allow us to assist you!”
“That’s right!
As long as we martial artists of the Night King Hall work together, there is no enemy we can’t defeat!”
“Even if we can’t win, Big Brother, we will ensure Zhou Quan can escape safely!”
The words of the three Ding brothers moved Ye Tian somewhat.
However, with Ye Tian’s advanced martial prowess, he didn’t really need the protection of these three younger brothers…
“Hmph!
You three dare to boast like this?
Don’t underestimate me!
Even if that guy is powerful, I am not afraid of him!”
Ye Tian declared proudly.
His words put the three Ding brothers at ease…
As martial artists subordinate to the Night King Hall, the three brothers always looked up to Ye Tian.
So long as Ye Tian remained confident, they too would feel a surge of excitement!
Just as Ye Tian was speaking with the three Ding brothers, Wang Cai, who was channeling his energy, suddenly let out an earth-shaking roar—
“AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH~~~~~~~~~~~”
The roar was deafening, shaking the ground beneath them like a magnitude six or seven earthquake.
Some of the smaller trees in the surrounding forest, unable to withstand the violent tremor, toppled over.
Accompanying the roar, everyone present distinctly felt a surge of overwhelming energy.
This immense force compelled all the martial artists to take several steps back…
Those who had previously underestimated Wang Cai due to his lack of use of the force of nature no longer dared to hold him in contempt…
The power within Wang Cai was enough to make the earth tremble.
It had already surpassed the limits of mortal martial artists!
At this moment, Wang Cai no longer displayed the obsequious demeanor from earlier.
After the departure of Master Long, he seemed to transform completely—from a docile lamb into a bloodthirsty wolf!
“Don’t be afraid of him!
Let’s all unleash our full power to take him down!”
“Exactly!
I refuse to believe so many of us can’t defeat him!”
“Together, let’s fight him!”
…
The disciples of the Heaven Gate Outer Gate cried out and began channeling their Wind Flow Strength.
However, as soon as they started to concentrate their energy, something felt off!
“W-What’s going on?!”
“Why can’t we gather the Wind Flow Strength?”
The martial artists, just about to unleash their technique, suddenly realized that the wind around them could not be summoned.
Each time they attempted to draw the wind’s energy close, it was mercilessly dispersed.
Though their cultivation techniques for Wind Flow Strength were incomplete, such a phenomenon should not have occurred.
The group of martial artists stood dumbstruck, unsure of what to do…
Everyone began murmuring anxiously, their voices filled with panic.
For these disciples of the Heaven Gate Outer Gate, accustomed to using the Wind Flow Strength in battle, losing access to the wind’s power rendered them utterly powerless!
“…”
Ye Tian, however, remained relatively composed.
He understood full well why these outer gate disciples were unable to gather their energy…
The cultivation technique itself had not failed.
Rather, Wang Cai’s overwhelming power was so immense that it dispersed any surrounding forces, leaving the Wind Flow Strength effectively nullified.
“Run for it!
Quickly!”
“If this continues, we’re all going to be slaughtered!”
Two martial artists, realizing their inability to muster any strength, dared not stay any longer.
Fortunately, Wang Cai hadn’t yet started killing; he seemed to still be building up his power.
This brief window granted a slim hope of escaping alive.
Without hesitation, the two martial artists employed Qinggong, leaping over ten meters into the air…
“Stop!”
Ye Tian roared, attempting to halt their escape.
Unfortunately, fear had gripped the hearts of the two martial artists so tightly that even Ye Tian’s shout couldn’t bring them back.
“Swish, swish~~~”
Accompanied by two sharp sounds, two Blood Bodhi surged forth, like deadly arrows streaking toward the fleeing martial artists.
“No!”
Ye Tian cursed inwardly.
Though he had been guarding against such an action, he hadn’t anticipated that Wang Cai could unleash concealed weapons without even moving his hands.
This made Wang Cai’s attacks nearly impossible to defend against!
“Bang!
Bang!”
The two fleeing martial artists hadn’t anticipated Wang Cai’s sudden release of deadly projectiles.
Struck mid-air, they had no way to dodge.
The Blood Bodhi pierced through their chests, and they plummeted heavily to the ground, lifeless…
At this sight, the remaining martial artists were utterly stunned.
Not a single one dared move, their fear freezing them in place.
Their hope of escape shattered, the frightened martial artists could only turn to Ye Tian, staring at him with desperate eyes.
Right now, Ye Tian was their only hope.
Noticing their gazes, Ye Tian spoke resolutely, “Everyone, the enemy is incredibly strong.
Forget about escaping—we can’t outrun him.
Our only chance for survival is to unite and kill him!”
One martial artist skeptically questioned, “But if we can’t gather Wind Flow Strength, how do you expect us to fight him?”
Ye Tian chuckled coldly, replying, “Who says we can’t use the force of nature in front of him?”
With that, Ye Tian began channeling the energy of the Cloud Mystic Technique.
Around Ye Tian’s body, dense clouds of mist began to coalesce.
As the fog thickened, his figure became obscured, leaving him barely visible under the faint glow of the moonlight.
Gradually, the mist swirled and was absorbed into Ye Tian’s body.
Those present could feel the immense power he was cultivating—not just the strength of the Cloud Mystic Technique, but energies from various sources merging within him.
These forces, carried by the Power of the Clouds, fused seamlessly, erupting into an even greater might!
Seeing this, the three Ding brothers could not hide their excitement.
“That’s our Big Brother for you!
I thought Wang Cai was terrifying, but now it’s clear our Big Brother is even more formidable!”
“Exactly!
With Big Brother leading, there’s no challenge we can’t overcome!”
“Hahaha~~~ Following Big Brother, how could we ever face any true danger?”
Not only the three brothers but also the surrounding Heaven Gate Outer Gate disciples were inspired and thrilled by Ye Tian’s sudden display of power.
Previously, they assumed it was impossible to utilize the force of nature in Wang Cai’s presence.
However, seeing Ye Tian use the Power of the Clouds proved otherwise.
It must be due to some specific interference that they couldn’t gather their energy.
Now that they understood this, perhaps they could still regain access to their cultivation techniques!
“Is that the Cloud Mystic Technique?”
Wang Cai, noticing Ye Tian’s surging power, frowned slightly.
Though he had remained silent until now, he couldn’t help speaking up.
“You know about the Cloud Mystic Technique?”
Ye Tian, having absorbed all the Power of the Clouds, dispersed the mist around him and prepared to converse calmly with Wang Cai.
“Of course I know.”
Wang Cai nodded lightly.
“The Cloud Mystic Technique is also a Heaven Gate cultivation technique.
However, due to the Conflict of Wind and Clouds, it was lost within the sect.
To think someone still knows how to use it!”
“Conflict of Wind and Clouds?” Ye Tian asked, puzzled.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
Not only Ye Tian but also the surrounding Heaven Gate disciples were confused.
As members of Heaven Gate, they were somewhat familiar with its history.
In their understanding, Heaven Gate only passed down the Wind Flow Strength among the force of nature techniques.
While they had heard of the Cloud Mystic Technique, it was considered merely a rumor.
Rumor had it that the Cloud Mystic Technique was a profound cultivation method spread around the world, but its practitioners were rare…
If what Wang Cai said was true, did this mean those using the Cloud Mystic Technique worldwide were all Heaven Gate disciples?
“Why would a dying man need to know so much?”
Wang Cai sneered coldly, showing no intention of revealing further information…
With his sneer, Wang Cai unleashed the full extent of his inner power.
The trembling ground abruptly stilled, yet nobody dared relax.
The surrounding air had grown so dense from Wang Cai’s overwhelming energy that even breathing felt laborious.
“My goodness!
The stars are gone!”
One person looked up and exclaimed.
The skies of Tianshan City were unpolluted, and the starry canopy above the forest was usually crystal clear.
But Wang Cai’s immense energy had thickened the atmosphere so much that even the starlight was obscured.
Now, only the lonely moon hung faintly in the sky, its light distorted into a hazy blur…
Focusing intently, Ye Tian studied Wang Cai’s energy.
He could sense its staggering potency, but it didn’t resemble the force of nature.
Compared to traditional Inner Strength, it also bore some distinctions…
What kind of power was this?
Ye Tian pondered deeply.
But under such circumstances, answers eluded him…
And Wang Cai clearly had no intention of giving Ye Tian time to figure it out.
Master Long had commanded him, and he would obey without question!
“Swish!”
With a sharp sound, another Blood Bodhi rocketed toward Ye Tian.
This time, Wang Cai had fully unleashed his strength.
The speed of this Blood Bodhi far surpassed that of the earlier attacks!
But Ye Tian too was no longer the same.
Facing the ferocious Blood Bodhi, he extended a finger and used Finger-Flicking Magic to send it hurtling back!
“Hah!”
Wang Cai was momentarily startled but quickly reached out, grabbing the returned Blood Bodhi tightly in his palm.