882: Chapter 878: Equally Matched 882: Chapter 878: Equally Matched “The cultivation technique you’re using is actually the ‘Xuan Yun Gong’!”
Wu Weizi exclaimed in shock.
At first, Wu Weizi didn’t take the cultivation technique used by Ye Tian seriously.
However, once Ye Tian grasped the essence of merging with nature, his strength advanced by leaps and bounds.
Even Wu Weizi, who had previously looked down on Ye Tian, was surprised because of his mastery of the technique.
“That’s right!
It’s Xuan Yun Gong!”
Ye Tian replied openly.
In the face of an enemy, there was nothing to hide.
“It really is Xuan Yun Gong!”
Wu Weizi let out a sigh…
“In the world of martial artists, the cultivation technique Xuan Yun Gong is indeed quite famous.
However, it’s more shrouded in rumors than understood.
Few know where the Xuan Yun Gong originated from!
But as the Sect Leader of Tianmen, I know very well that Xuan Yun Gong originally came from Tianmen.
Yet generations ago, the Xuan Yun Gong was lost to Tianmen.
Now, Tianmen disciples only cultivate the Wind Flow Strength technique!”
“So, you’re saying that we share some sort of fate?”
Ye Tian said with a mocking smile.
“Fate?”
Wu Weizi responded with a cold sneer.
“Stop joking!
Ye Tian, tell me, where exactly did you learn the Xuan Yun Gong technique from?”
Wu Weizi demanded harshly, but how could Ye Tian possibly reveal it all to him?
“Where I learned it?
That’s a question I will never answer!”
“You…!”
Ye Tian’s retort infuriated Wu Weizi, but he quickly suppressed his anger.
“You refuse to tell me?
Fine!
To be honest, I don’t really care about the answer!
But there is one thing I must say to you: Ye Tian, Xuan Yun Gong is a Tianmen cultivation technique.
For anyone outside of Tianmen who practices it, as the Sect Leader, it’s my duty to eliminate them!
Ye Tian, it’s not just about you.
Those martial artists of the Night King Hall who have been controlled by Sima Yun’s Puppetry Technique—there are a few among them who have also practiced Xuan Yun Gong.
They, too, must die!
Anyone daring to lay a hand on Xuan Yun Gong, except for people of Tianmen, must pay a terrible price!”
Wu Weizi declared coldly.
If he had only wanted to kill Ye Tian, that alone wouldn’t have angered Ye Tian too much…
But when his brothers were involved, it was like someone touched Ye Tian’s reverse scale.
His face now also bore a fierce killing intent!
“You want to kill my brothers?
Wu Weizi, let’s see if you really have the capability!”
As he spoke, the power of Xuan Yun Gong flowed endlessly out of Ye Tian’s body.
With his deeper understanding of the force of nature, Ye Tian’s strength had naturally improved significantly.
Previously, there was indeed a gap in strength between Ye Tian and Wu Weizi.
However, now his power had surged to a level where he could stand on equal footing with Wu Weizi!
“You brat!”
Wu Weizi ground his teeth.
He was unwilling to see Ye Tian become so powerful.
As the Sect Leader of Tianmen, if he were truly defeated by Ye Tian, he’d have no face left to show to the world.
Thus, Wu Weizi could not allow himself to lose—failure simply was not an option!
“Don’t think that reaching a new realm allows you to disregard everything!
Ye Tian, your understanding of the force of nature is still far from refined.
Today, I’ll send you off to the afterlife!”
Wu Weizi declared sharply, then gathered his entire energy and launched himself at Ye Tian.
This time, Wu Weizi chose close combat!
By engaging Ye Tian in hand-to-hand combat, Wu Weizi believed his superiority in techniques would be fully demonstrated!
Wu Weizi aimed a fierce punch at Ye Tian’s abdomen.
Ye Tian instinctively tried to block it, but Wu Weizi’s punch carried a spinning force, catching Ye Tian off guard.
The spinning force repelled Ye Tian’s blocking hand, and Wu Weizi’s fist struck his abdomen hard, causing Ye Tian’s body to spin violently from the rotational energy!
This time, though, Ye Tian didn’t simply endure the attack passively.
As his body began to spin, he immediately clamped onto Wu Weizi’s neck!
“What the…?!”
Wu Weizi gasped in shock.
Ye Tian’s reaction was so quick that even he couldn’t counter it.
“Just as I thought, your neck isn’t protected by the Power of the Winds!”
Ye Tian sneered.
As he spoke, both he and Wu Weizi’s bodies spun uncontrollably in mid-air and crashed violently onto the ground.
Wu Weizi ended up covered in dust and dirt.
For the Sect Leader of Tianmen, this was an enormous humiliation…
“You bastard!
You little punk!”
Covering Wu Weizi’s form was a protective Wind Power shield, which allowed him to deflect Ye Tian’s defenses and made evasion nearly impossible for him.
By all logic, Wu Weizi should have been on the verge of victory!
Yet Ye Tian managed to swiftly discern weak points in Wu Weizi’s attacks, countering masterfully…
For the first time, Wu Weizi realized that he might actually lose to Ye Tian!
“Mutual destruction it is!
Let’s see who can outlast the other—whoever remains standing will be the victor!”
Ye Tian declared boldly.
As Ye Tian explained, when two martial artists of similar strength fought, the one who could endure the longest would claim victory.
Although Ye Tian was gravely injured, recovering his connection to the force of nature allowed him to hold his own against Wu Weizi in terms of spirit.
Plus, with youth on his side compared to the aging Wu Weizi, he had some clear advantages.
Thus, Ye Tian saw a chance of winning this battle!
“Are you kidding me?!
Ye Tian, do you really think you can fight me to a standstill?”
Wu Weizi was utterly enraged.
From his body erupted multiple tornadoes once again.
This was Wu Weizi’s signature move, a skill that had felled countless martial artists.
Yet, against Ye Tian today, it had failed to deliver decisive results!
Wu Weizi couldn’t tolerate such a fiasco, so once more, he launched a barrage of tornado attacks at Ye Tian!
“Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!!~~~~~~~~~~”
The howling wind was deafening.
Each tornado coiled like a spinning dragon, brimming with immense force.
Ye Tian dared not underestimate it.
Once again, he activated his ability to merge with nature!
By fusing the Power of the Clouds within his own body, Ye Tian could temporarily render himself intangible.
This was how he had narrowly escaped Wu Weizi’s previous deadly assault, and now he repeated the exact process.
“Don’t think you can merge with nature again!”
However, as Ye Tian attempted to become intangible again, Wu Weizi roared, and in an instant, Wu Weizi himself lunged directly at Ye Tian.
Just as he unleashed tornadoes toward Ye Tian, Wu Weizi also attacked personally—such tactics were entirely new to Ye Tian.
“Bang!”
Wu Weizi delivered a heavy palm strike aimed at Ye Tian’s chest.
Ye Tian could only counter with his own palm, but as soon as he struck, Wu Weizi abruptly retracted his attack, causing Ye Tian to swing into empty air.
“Hahahahahahaha!!~~~~~~~~~”
Wu Weizi laughed wildly as his form vanished without a trace.
Amidst his mocking laughter, a series of tornadoes surged toward Ye Tian.
This time, Ye Tian had no time at all to dodge the incoming barrage.
Out of options, Ye Tian could only curl up tightly as the tornadoes crashed into his body with full force!
“Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!!~~~~~~~~~~”
The ferocious blasts rocked the entire mountain valley once again.
Amidst the thunderous cacophony, a figure emerged from the explosion—none other than Ye Tian!
Thanks to his significantly enhanced internal strength, the tornadoes detonating on his body surface hadn’t managed to kill him outright.
Ye Tian still had enough energy to break free…
Even so, his body of flesh and blood had borne the brunt of the explosion.
His skin was lacerated and bleeding profusely, making for an absolutely terrifying sight.
Ye Tian staggered to the ground and immediately activated several major acupoints, temporarily halting his bleeding…
Yet the wounds he sustained were far too severe for mere acupoint pressure to heal.
At this moment, Ye Tian was wavering on the brink of collapse…
Meanwhile, Wu Weizi approached step by step, taking satisfaction at witnessing Ye Tian’s pitiable state!
“Don’t think that merging with nature lets you escape every attack.
By mastering the breathing and rhythm of martial artists, hitting intangible targets is child’s play!”
Wu Weizi taunted coldly, but at the same moment, Ye Tian mirrored his sneer.
“You know the saying—’injuring the enemy ten thousand-fold, while harming yourself three thousand.’ Wu Weizi, for the sake of hitting me, did you forget to look after your own safety?”
Ye Tian remarked, pointing toward Wu Weizi’s arm.
From the earlier devastating explosion, Wu Weizi hadn’t had time to escape, focusing entirely on ensuring Ye Tian was hit.
As a result, his arm had been shocked numb and nearly crippled.
Although there were no visible injuries on his arm, Ye Tian’s ability to detect his wound irritated Wu Weizi immensely!
“You… Ye Tian!
No matter what, the one who dies here today must be you!”
Wu Weizi bellowed, gritting his teeth as he lunged toward Ye Tian once more.
Both combatants now fully understood each other’s tactics, and their battle descended into a relentless melee.
Close-quarters combat presented no advantage for either Ye Tian or Wu Weizi…
Wu Weizi relied heavily on his superior techniques and seasoned experience, hoping for a quick victory!
But Ye Tian’s remarkable adaptability thwarted every effort.
No matter what techniques Wu Weizi deployed, he couldn’t secure a decisive strike against Ye Tian!
Even when landing a blow, Ye Tian would immediately counterattack, ensuring Wu Weizi also took hits in return!
The two fighters tangled fiercely within the mountain valley…
“Boom!” “Bang!” “Crash!” “Thud!”…
The clash of fists and kicks between Ye Tian and Wu Weizi echoed with deafening force.