854: Chapter 850: The Despicable and Shameless Sima Family!
854: Chapter 850: The Despicable and Shameless Sima Family!
The so-called “Red Wind” is a unique poison of the Sima Family.
It exists in gaseous form, colorless and odorless, making it difficult to guard against.
Once inhaled into the body, if the poison is not swiftly expelled, martial artists will die from their intestines rotting!
“It wasn’t me who poisoned you!
It was your Ye family clan leader who did it!”
Sima Kuan said coldly, pointing at Ye Family’s clan leader, Ye Zhihuan.
Ye Zhihuan slowly stood up, walked respectfully to Sima Kuan, and then knelt down…
“Damn bastard, actually used the Puppetry Technique!”
Ye Zhiran said angrily.
Without a doubt, Ye Zhihuan had been controlled by Sima Kuan and others through the Puppetry Technique.
That’s why, upon his return, he lit that fire.
In fact, he had already infused the “Red Wind” poison into the wood used for burning.
As the fire raged, everyone was poisoned.
Ye Tian, the three Ding brothers, Ye Zhiran, Ye Zhicang, and Ye Zhirong were all incredulous…
Because for the Puppetry Technique to control someone, one must either be vastly stronger than the target or the target must be near death…
But Ye Zhihuan bore no visible injuries, so he didn’t appear to have been subdued through combat.
This meant that Sima Yun had controlled Ye Zhihuan because his strength had far surpassed Ye Zhihuan.
The strength of Ye Zhihuan, the esteemed clan leader of the Ye family, was well-known to all.
Yet, he was controlled by Sima Yun, which meant that Sima Yun’s prowess had advanced tremendously!
“Could Sima Yun have been treating ‘Carefree Pills’ like meals?”
Ye Zhirong remarked contemptuously.
“What are ‘Carefree Pills’?”
Ye Tian asked Ye Zhirong attentively, and Ye Zhirong replied, “Carefree Pill is an exclusive medicine of the Tianmen sect.
Martial artists who consume them experience a significant surge in power for a short period.
However, ‘Carefree Pills’ have severe side effects and their impact diminishes with repeated use.
Therefore, most martial artists disdain taking such pills unless they are desperate for a temporary boost in strength.”
“I see.”
Ye Tian finally understood why, during his last encounter with Daichong, he had found it impossible to subdue him—because Daichong had consumed these pills.
Unfortunately, Carefree Pills can only temporarily augment strength.
If the pills allowed indefinite incremental power gains, the Tianmen sect would have already become invincible!
Ye Tian, having resolved his doubts, chose to say no more.
After all, with the poison still lingering in his body, he couldn’t practice his martial skills…
But the three Ding brothers were relentless, their righteous anger burning as they ignored the fact that they themselves were poisoned!
Ding Da furiously declared, “The Sima family is indeed a despicable clan.
Upon arriving in Tianshan City, the Ye family’s Four Elders went up to Tianmen to arrange a duel between our leader and Sima Yun.
But Tianmen displayed utter disdain to the Four Elders, making them descend the mountain in rage!
And now you resort to such cowardly tactics, poisoning us while we were caught off guard.
What kind of heroes are you supposed to be?”
“Heroes?” Sima Kuan said coldly.
“Once every one of you is immobilized, I’ll chop off your arms one by one.
I’ll then see who dares claim to be a ‘hero’?”
The murderous intent in Sima Kuan’s words was unmistakable.
After all, Ye Tian had severed his arm, so his desire for revenge was all the more ruthless!
“Furthermore, you people dared to offend the young master Long.
Even if we ignore the restrictions of the ‘Slaughter Order’ and killed all of you, Tianmen wouldn’t blame us!”
Sima Kuan continued, having already found an excuse to execute Ye Tian and his party…
“That young master Long again…”
Ding Da gritted his teeth as he spoke.
The mention of the dragon by name brought forth grim memories of Wang Cai.
Wang Cai’s overpowering and freakish strength was enough to send shivers down Ding Da’s spine—even if it was just a recollection…
“Of course it’s that young master Long!
You know, even Tianmen’s sect leader wouldn’t dare offend him, yet you went ahead and did so?
I didn’t expect you lot to survive Wang Cai’s wrath.
Now Wang Cai is searching everywhere for you, although his tracking skills are somewhat weaker than his combat prowess.
That’s the only reason you’re still alive.
Originally, it wouldn’t have been necessary for me to personally kill you.
I only needed to put out some rumors to lead Wang Cai to you.
But the hatred from losing my arm can’t be shared.
How could I possibly let you guys die at Wang Cai’s hands?”
Sima Kuan’s voice seethed with anger as he revealed the entire truth.
Meanwhile, Xu Ziwen, standing nearby, could no longer hold back!
“Sima Kuan, Ye Tian severed my arm, and you’re wasting time chatting with them?
Now they’re poisoned, and Ye Zhihuan is trapped in the Puppetry Technique.
Let’s trap them like turtles in a jar and utterly annihilate them!”
Xu Ziwen was naturally vicious.
How could he content himself merely talking with Ye Tian and the others?
Xu Ziwen’s eyes burned with rage as he stared at Ye Tian, resembling a predator ready to devour him!
“You’re right!
Red Ghost, Blue Ghost, White Ghost, attack!”
Sima Kuan nodded emphatically, then shouted loudly.
Three men immediately stepped in from outside the cave.
These three men—all appearing sickly pale—were thin, their bodies devoid of any trace of vitality.
Yet their presence exuded infinite power!
Ye Zhiran sneered and said, “Sending your three Ghosts to handle poisoned people?
Has the Sima Family grown so out of confidence?”
Ye Zhicang added, “Surely so.
After that great fire, the martial artists under their banner must have abandoned them.
The three Ghosts are the only ones left to put up a front—what a surprise to see them deployed at this moment!”
Faced with the ridicule of the Ye family’s two elders, Sima Kuan merely smirked coldly.
“You’re about to die, yet you remain so defiant!
I’ll see how you plan to escape from the hands of the three Ghosts today!”
Sima Kuan sneered furiously.
His power had significantly diminished due to the loss of his arm, and neither he nor Xu Ziwen felt confident facing their poisoned opponents.
Thus, they summoned three of the finest warriors under the Sima Family.
With Red Ghost, Blue Ghost, and White Ghost in action, handling the poisoned Ye Tian and party was naturally a matter of ease…
“Ghosts, leave no mercy.
Kill them all!”
Xu Ziwen shouted, and Red Ghost, Blue Ghost, and White Ghost immediately lunged toward Ye Tian’s group.
“Careful!
Those three Ghosts are poisonous!”
Ye Zhirong shouted in warning.
The Ye family had previously battled the three Ghosts while holding off the Sima Family’s main force in Two Rivers Town.
Thus, Ye Zhirong was very familiar with the techniques and capabilities of the three Ghosts!
The lithe bodies of the Red Ghost, Blue Ghost, and White Ghost shimmered faintly, hinting at the “poison” Ye Zhirong spoke of.
In terms of combat mode, the three Ghosts moved with an eerie agility, leaping straight at Ye Tian’s party, leaving them no space to evade…
However, their target wasn’t just anyone—it was Ye Tian, who was entirely focused on driving out the poison within his body!
As the punches of the three Ghosts were about to land squarely on Ye Tian…
“Bang!”, “Bang!”, “Bang!”
Three muffled thuds rang out.
The Ghosts’ fists didn’t strike Ye Tian—they were intercepted.
Looking closer, three figures had stepped in to block the Ghosts: Ding Da and his two brothers!
“What?!”
The sight of the three brothers daring to block the Ghosts’ aggressive assault stunned Sima Kuan.
“You three fools!
Do you want to die?
If you’d remained still, I could’ve considered sparing you after killing Ye Tian.
But now, since you’re fighting while severely poisoned, the venom will spread throughout your body, and I doubt anyone can save you!”
Sima Kuan sneered coldly.
Indeed, as Sima Kuan had said, “Red Wind” was an extremely potent toxin.
Once a martial artist was poisoned, their survival depended solely on antidotes or successfully purging the poison altogether.
The Ding brothers, still carrying the toxin within, had recklessly unleashed their full strength to fight—causing the poison to circulate through their organs.
With such circumstances, their lives were unquestionably hanging by a thread…
But the three Ding brothers showed no hint of fear.
Despite the poison ravaging their bodies, their expressions were resolutely determined!
“What’s a little poison?
Even if I, Ding Da, die, it won’t be at the hands of a despicable scoundrel like you!”
“Promise to spare us after killing our leader?
What a joke!
How could a despicable, shameless person like you have any sincerity?”
“You’re absolutely right!
As martial artists of the Night King Hall, protecting our leader is our sacred duty!
Even if I die today, I’ll drag your Sima Family dogs to hell with me!”
The three Ding brothers had abandonned all thoughts of survival.
Their single-minded desire was to protect Ye Tian and slaughter Sima Kuan along with his minions!
“…”
Watching his brothers risk their lives for him, Ye Tian said nothing, continuing to concentrate entirely on expelling the poison.
Sima Kuan sneered contemptuously at the Ding brothers’ resolve…
“You three ants wish to die, don’t you?
If you’re so eager to die for Ye Tian, don’t worry—we won’t hold back!
Don’t think your united front can overcome the three Ghosts.
The Ghosts, as the Sima Family’s ultimate warriors, are leagues above Tianmen’s outer disciples like yourselves.
Today, let me show you just how terrifying the three Ghosts truly are!”
With that, Sima Kuan signaled the three Ghosts to attack the Ding brothers…