She never thought this woman would pose any threat to her. Those men in black simply looked down on her, thinking she was ridiculous and too easily intimidated by such a display of power, lacking any composure. Her brother had even called her an elite; judging by this, he wasn't particularly astute.
"You are truly pathetic, to be frightened by such minor figures."
"Shut your beak, or this young lady will become very, very angry."
"So what if you're angry? Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
"This person is utterly unpleasant; everything they say is irritating."
With that, she glared at him, her eyes seeming as if they could devour him.
However, there was no other way. Sometimes, things that appear unrelated to you are, in fact, deeply connected, unfolding in various complex situations.
Under such circumstances, one must sometimes let go, not be so fixated or concerned. A flicker of darkness crossed his mind; perhaps it was this darkness that transformed him into someone else, someone more driven by pursuit. Fate sometimes becomes vast and offers no solace. When you look back at such thoughts, they will have changed you profoundly.
Contemplating these matters was truly frustrating, yet there was nothing to be done.
Sometimes, perhaps after enduring these trials, one becomes more ferocious and powerful. Behind every strong soul lies an unfathomable darkness that makes one even more formidable, for darkness is also a form of strength. The men in black never dreamed that Ye Tiancheng would become so powerful, and subsequently, that the entire situation would spiral out of control.
The sudden appearance of these men in black meant everything was under his control. Anyone who dared to compare themselves to Ye Tiancheng was utterly incapable. In such a situation, it was indeed quite lamentable. Most people could not bear such a price, nor could they afford such power. Therefore, he could only accept this reality. As time went on, these matters would evolve into a different scenario.
Seeing the situation, Chen Xue hid behind Ye Tiancheng and asked worriedly, "What should we do? These people are all formidable figures!"
"Do whatever you think is best. After all, you're my classmate. When your brother Chen Yang entrusted you to me, he said you were incredibly capable and could resolve any problem."
"Who said that? They're utterly preposterous."
With that, he couldn't help but laugh, a sinister chuckle that made her feel as if she were on pins and needles. If one day the situation became truly unmanageable, there would only be one way to resolve it, without any room for error.
This refusal to concede anything meant that he might very well face another troublesome situation.
That is, these elite men in black would form a formation, trapping him securely, leaving him no opportunity. If there were no opportunities, it would be truly tragic. He absolutely did not want to face such a reality.
Sometimes, people indulge in wishful thinking, believing that what won't happen won't happen to them. In reality, once such an event occurs, they will be unable to cope, nor will they have the means to do so.
He didn't want to discuss these matters because some things simply couldn't be articulated. You couldn't explain them clearly. Some people and some situations are just meant to be. He understood the reasons in his heart but didn't wish to make things too explicit or obvious. Time was ticking away second by second, and those vanishing moments did not necessarily lead to reality, nor would they make you understand.
"Why are we so self-conscious? Why do we always encounter such things?" Chen Xue repeatedly asked Ye Tiancheng when some things became meaningless.
Chen Xue's issues were too troublesome. She lacked capability yet questioned others; what was the point? In truth, there was no point at all.
"Don't ask so many 'whys.' Sometimes, you scare yourself unnecessarily. In reality, nothing is wrong; it's just your overthinking."
"The way you answer questions is truly annoying. Why can't you tell me things clearly and plainly, so I can become more serious?"
With that, a strange expression flickered across his face.
Perhaps sometimes, questions are asked too often and too complexly, making it impossible. Living a lifetime, one doesn't truly know what to pursue. Sometimes, it feels like chasing a fleeting dream. This feeling is truly sorrowful and frightening, as if time itself could slowly fade away. One desires to pursue, yet doesn't know how. Time always vanishes so quickly. When you genuinely wish to seize such an opportunity, you discover you have no such chance, for such opportunities vanish in an instant.
"Next time, you might have had a chance, but now you have no opportunity."
The elite men in black formed a formation.
They firmly surrounded Ye Tiancheng and the others in a confined space, making it impossible to escape. As time passed, this feeling was akin to being imprisoned.
When there's no way to evade, there's no way to resist. Sometimes, one feels like a complete fool. This feeling is truly sorrowful.
The elite men in black mocked Ye Tiancheng, believing him to be a complete fool.
A fool who could do nothing, only lament and perish like a tragic figure.
"Whenever you feel you've become powerful, come find me for a spar. But remember, I won't return what I have to you."
The leader of the men in black believed he had Ye Tiancheng cornered.
He never dreamed that his thoughts were too naive, too perfect.
"You kid, you're like Zhu Bajie marrying a wife, only thinking of good things. Do you think this mere broken formation can trap me here?" Ye Tiancheng smiled calmly, showing no regard for the leader of the men in black. Regardless, without the divine stone and the great green snake, his combat power was not significant. At this moment, he reminisced about past battles. Without the Great Qing Dynasty and the divine stone, he was truly helpless. But just then, he remembered he still had fragments of the Fuxi Qin.
"If you can't do anything, then you can't. Why are you still babbling? If you truly had a way, you wouldn't be avoiding a fight, would you?"
He found the jokes of so many people ridiculous; he felt these individuals were too arrogant. Sometimes, things don't go your way just because you want them to.
"If you continue spewing such nonsensical drivel, I won't hesitate to send you to the land of reincarnation."
He said this not to threaten, but to make it clear. He had faced Black and White Impermanence before; what was a mere group of men in black to him?
Therefore, he didn't care about these things. What he cared about were the dangers others couldn't see but he could. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Since the threat had been identified, there was no room for mercy; they must be eradicated.
When you possess such ability, you can naturally utter some truly detestable remarks.
Sometimes, these topics might seem annoying to you, but you will absolutely not find them annoying.
This is because you lack the ability to discuss such topics. When things truly lead to your failure, you will think about how to protect yourself.
If you truly lack this sense of crisis, you will undoubtedly face utter defeat and pity in the future. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but mock himself, laughing heartily. Time was always passing second by second.
When these things had already become a past mode, the real problems appeared before him.
Time always becomes so cruel. People's hearts can turn into unyielding steel wires. When their interests are absolutely threatened, they will not leave the slightest room for reversal for the opponent, allowing themselves to increasingly form their own style and never easily change it, because such a change means they might face significant impact. Time slowly vanished.
What awaited them was a fierce battle.
"There's no other way, I'm here."
At this moment, a tearing sound echoed through the air.
A colossal figure descended from the sky, followed by a figure resembling a Vajra, landing before him. This Vajra-like figure was immense, like a celestial god.
This feeling was deeply unsettling, as if it were someone he couldn't afford to offend but had to face. Sometimes, some problems cannot be avoided just because you wish to. Sometimes, some problems cannot be ignored just because you don't want to face them. When these things appear before you, you must face them; there is no way to avoid confrontation.
He smiled calmly, his face showing a peculiar expression. Sometimes, if certain things are explained too clearly, they lose their meaning.
"I don't know why, but I always have a bad premonition, as if I'm about to face something terrifying that is about to happen before me."
"Who is that giant fellow? Find out his origins quickly, or I'll hold you accountable," the leader in black said to those around him. He himself didn't know the origin of this giant. If he truly understood, he wouldn't be in this state, but he simply couldn't figure it out.
While they were still trying to comprehend, a mocking voice suddenly echoed in their ears. This person was Su Tiancheng, Su Muxian's brother, who manipulated the art of puppetry.