842: Chapter 838: Young Master Long 842: Chapter 838: Young Master Long The person who launched these two hidden weapons possesses Inner Strength no weaker than mine!
Who is this person?
Ye Tian’s face was filled with astonishment.
He was ready to face the opponent’s next move, but the other party did not launch another hidden weapon.
Instead, he floated down slowly from the air…
“Wang Cai, how many people just died—an even number or an odd number?”
“It’s an even number, Young Master.
Exactly two!”
“Two?
Didn’t you say the Blood Bodhi is incredibly powerful and can kill with just one strike?
You clearly fired four Blood Bodhis just now, so why are only two people dead?
Wang Cai, did you miscalculate?”
“There’s no mistake, Young Master.
The first two did indeed kill two people, but the later two were blocked by someone!”
“Blocked?
Wang Cai, are you trying to fool me?
Weren’t you the one who said that no one could block the Blood Bodhi?
Now someone’s blocked it, and you think you can still hold your head high!”
“Young Master, generally speaking, the Blood Bodhi cannot be blocked by anyone.
But there’s always a sky beyond the sky and a person beyond the person.
In this world, there are still plenty of powerful individuals who might be able to deflect the Blood Bodhi.”
“Hmph!
A dog is just a dog—how can it bark cutely at all?
Wang Cai, if you can’t even deal with mere Martial Artists, what right do you have to stay by my side?”
“Yes, yes, yes!
Young Master, Wang Cai knows his mistake.
After I kill the one who blocked the Blood Bodhi, I’ll come back to beg forgiveness from you.
At that time, Young Master, whether to kill or flay me—do as you please!”
“Kill you?
You think I’d dirty my hands for that?”
The two floated down to the ground without concern for the spectators’ gazes, continuing their conversation unabated.
Ye Tian glanced at the two men.
One was a young man no older than twenty, with dark skin and a crimson mole on his forehead, not resembling someone from the Central Plains.
As for the other, he was burly and imposing—a natural bodyguard standing beside the youth.
“Young Master Long?
It’s Young Master Long!”
Dai Li, upon seeing the youth, immediately exclaimed with excitement.
The crowd was shocked; everyone stared at the youth in astonishment.
So, this was the dragon-surnamed youth Dai Li had mentioned—the one whom the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate treated as an honored guest!
Young Master Long gave Dai Li a scrutinizing look, thought for a moment, and sighed, “Isn’t this Dai Li?
Didn’t you always boast about your unparalleled Qinggong?
How did you end up getting caught?”
“Young Master Long, please save me!
These people are planning to rebel against Heaven Gate—you must be on high alert!”
Seeing Young Master Long, Dai Li seemed to cling to a lifeline.
However, Young Master Long let out a cold laugh and said, “That’s Heaven Gate’s own problem.
What does it have to do with me?
If they want to rebel, let them.
I couldn’t care less!”
Young Master Long spoke dismissively, and immense disappointment shone in Dai Li’s eyes.
Not an ounce of sympathy could be detected in Young Master Long’s tone…
“So, you’re the dragon-surnamed one?
You instigated the Sect Leader to pit the Heaven Gate Outer Disciples against each other, and now you claim their matters have nothing to do with you?
Such shameless words, do you even hear yourself?”
Young Master Long’s attitude infuriated Li Hui, who spoke angrily while raising his fist to strike Young Master Long!
“Careful!”
Ye Tian shouted, quickly shoving Li Hui aside.
At the same time, Wang Cai, the bodyguard beside Young Master Long, had already swung his knife-hand through the air.
Embedded within his strike was a Vacuum Blade—powerful and deadly.
If it had been Li Hui, Wang Cai’s strike would surely have cleaved him in two!
Even Ye Tian could not directly withstand such an attack!
If he had been even slightly careless, that strike could have been the end of him.
In desperation, Ye Tian swiftly channeled all his Inner Strength and used a Star Shifting maneuver to divert the force of the blow.
“Swish!”
Although the Vacuum Blade did not harm Ye Tian, it claimed an unintended victim—Dai Li, who was standing nearby.
Dai Li’s body was sliced cleanly in two by the Vacuum Blade.
Blood sprayed everywhere, causing the crowd to instinctively step back.
“Huh?”
Wang Cai was shocked to see Ye Tian withstand his strike.
He stared at Ye Tian in disbelief.
“Who are you?
To think you could survive my attack.
If I’m not mistaken, it was you who blocked my Blood Bodhi earlier, wasn’t it?”
Wang Cai’s voice was cold and menacing, every word dripping with killing intent, making it terrifying to behold.
“…”
Ye Tian did not answer him, but behind Wang Cai, Young Master Long’s dissatisfaction became apparent!
“Wang Cai, who told you to kill randomly?
Doesn’t this make the death count an odd number?
If it’s odd, doesn’t that mean I’ve lost to the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate?”
Seeing Young Master Long’s annoyance, Wang Cai ceased interrogating Ye Tian and instead reassured his master, “Young Master, the one who just died wasn’t an Outer Disciple of Heaven Gate, but an Inner Sect Disciple.
Therefore, he’s not counted in this particular game, so you’re still the winner!”
“Hmph!
At least you know what’s what!”
Young Master Long snorted disdainfully.
The crowd watched in shock as Young Master Long and Wang Cai talked, appearing completely indifferent to the people around them.
It was as if the lives and presence of everyone else held no importance to them!
All eyes eventually turned to Ye Tian.
After all, Ye Tian was the most powerful among them, and everyone subconsciously looked to him for leadership.
“…”
Contrasting his usual decisive demeanor, Ye Tian now studied Young Master Long and Wang Cai with a mixture of surprise and caution.
Young Master Long was one thing—after all, despite his youth and presumed talent, he couldn’t possibly be that formidable!
But the bodyguard named Wang Cai by his side was another matter entirely.
His strength defied easy description!
For safety’s sake, Ye Tian examined Wang Cai’s Dantian.
Within it, he discovered a massive reservoir of Inner Strength.
As he probed, it felt as if he could hear the pulsating hums emanating from Wang Cai’s core.
This was without Wang Cai even invoking any force of nature in his martial techniques.
If Wang Cai employed such methods, just how overwhelmingly powerful would he become?
What level of Martial Artist was Wang Cai?
Elite?
Peak-level?
From Ye Tian’s current assessment, Wang Cai had at least reached the Innate Realm—perhaps even surpassed it!
Since achieving his own Innate Realm, Ye Tian had never encountered someone like Wang Cai.
His presence ignited a burning excitement within Ye Tian—a desire for battle.
The last time Ye Tian felt his blood surge with such fighting spirit was during his epic battle with the ancient mythical beast, Pixiu…
“Who are you?
Is Wang Cai your real name?”
After a long pause, Ye Tian finally asked, knowing that if they crossed paths in combat, he needed to know his adversary’s identity.
Wang Cai nodded slightly and replied, “Yes, my name is indeed Wang Cai.
In the presence of my young master, I am no more than a humble dog.
My body and soul belong solely to the Young Master!”
Despite his immense strength, Wang Cai spoke in a manner of extreme subservience.
The other Martial Artists present were utterly disgusted.
Even the weaker Outer Disciples of Heaven Gate wouldn’t stoop to such servility before Inner Sect Disciples.
Did this man named Wang Cai have no self-respect?
“…”
Only Ye Tian chose silence after hearing Wang Cai’s self-debasement.
The more insignificance Wang Cai displayed, the greater Young Master Long’s standing became apparent!
Despite his average ability, Young Master Long could command such loyalty from a powerhouse like Wang Cai.
Who was this Young Master Long?
And what kind of colossal force stood behind him?
While Ye Tian was deep in thought, Young Master Long broke the silence, “There’s no need to be so surprised.
To me, Wang Cai is indeed as insignificant as a dog.
And make no mistake, all of you here are beneath dogs in my eyes.
Gambling with your lives can still provide me with amusement.
But if you lose even that value, what use would I have for your miserable existences?”
“You bastard!
What did you say!?”
Young Master Long’s words enraged the crowd, and Zhao Sixi, in particular, was seething with fury, rushing toward him menacingly.
“Don’t act recklessly!”
Ye Tian immediately intervened, stopping Zhao Sixi in his tracks.
Realizing his impulsiveness, Zhao Sixi froze.
He looked at Wang Cai nervously.
Even the slightest reckless move on his part would surely provoke Wang Cai to strike him down.
Ye Tian himself couldn’t guarantee victory against Wang Cai, let alone someone like Zhao Sixi.
Helpless, Zhao Sixi retreated behind Ye Tian, casting him a pleading glance…
Ye Tian found his gaze shifting to Young Master Long.
The power backing this teenager stirred endless questions within Ye Tian’s mind…
“Young Master Long, I don’t know who you are, but I can’t condone your behavior!
All human lives are equal; no matter who they are, they all have a reason to live.
Life is not a toy for amusement, and certainly not a tool for gambling!”
Ye Tian voiced his opinion, and among the crowd, he was likely the only person bold enough to speak such words to Young Master Long and Wang Cai.
Yet Young Master Long showed no acknowledgment of Ye Tian, dismissing him entirely.
“Who do you think you are, daring to lecture me?
In my eyes, human lives are inherently cheap.
If you’re so compassionate, then try to stop me!
I don’t believe you’re capable of that!”
Young Master Long sneered, contempt saturating his tone.
Beside him, Wang Cai began cracking his knuckles in anticipation…
The air grew tense as a showdown loomed.
The Martial Artists behind Ye Tian couldn’t help but gasp in apprehension!