Published: March 9, 2025
Yun Zhongtian said lightly, "I dare say that if we weren't from a superior sect and didn't already know about the situation here, we might well be among those fighting for their lives!"
After saying this, Yun Zhongtian, dressed in a flowing white robe, turned and left.
The group of young people watched his retreating figure, a sense of dread rising within them.
This was an unpleasant statement, even harsh, but was it not the truth?
"Yun Zhongtian is undoubtedly my greatest rival!" Almost everyone thought the same thing in their hearts.
Yun Zhongtian's eloquence, demeanor, intelligence, insight, talent, knowledge, and profound thoughts, especially the wisdom contained in those philosophical reflections on life, were thought-provoking. Everyone knew that what Yun Zhongtian said made sense.
But precisely because of this, their feelings of dread grew stronger.
These concepts had either not occurred to them, or they had thought of them but not to such a depth; yet Yun Zhongtian had thought of them deeply.
Could I really defeat such a person in the competition?
Watching Yun Zhongtian walk away, a few individuals exchanged glances, their thoughts unclear.
"Young Master, have you been a bit too conspicuous these past few days?" A concerned voice emerged from beside Yun Zhongtian.
"Yes, I know," Yun Zhongtian nodded.
"Being too provocative may cause them to unite against you. Even if you are not afraid, it is unnecessary," the voice continued worriedly.
"Hehe, this is precisely the effect I want," Yun Zhongtian stepped forward calmly. "Once they truly think this way and act on it, they will have lost their qualifications to be my opponents. Because by harboring such thoughts, they have already subconsciously admitted that they are inferior to me. What kind of opponent is one that thinks like this?!"
Yun Zhongtian smiled lightly, "Once such a thought arises... what is there to fear about this person?" He tilted his head and asked softly.
"You are brilliant, Young Master! This is the ultimate principle of the art of war, to conquer without fighting!" The voice suddenly realized.
Yun Zhongtian did not respond, continuing to walk slowly.
"However, if they truly do that, it will undoubtedly jeopardize your safety..." The voice still sounded worried.
Yun Zhongtian remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "If I can defeat all the heroes of the world... fighting with the few against the many, crushing them effortlessly... what more could life offer?"
The voice fell silent at this point.
Yun Zhongtian's idea was incredibly bold. It was almost recklessly risky, wagering his life and fortune; yet, if he succeeded, he would undoubtedly become the one everyone admired.
But this path... was fraught with peril!
"Have you investigated that matter thoroughly?" Yun Zhongtian asked.
"Not yet. Currently, we only know that the iron blood alliance was destroyed by the Dreamlike Pavilion of the Mundane World and the Lingxiao Sect working together, and almost every notable expert had their heads taken; the iron blood alliance is now completely finished," the voice replied.
"Why did the Dreamlike Pavilion of the Mundane World and the Lingxiao Sect join forces against the iron blood alliance? Especially at such a delicate time?" Yun Zhongtian pondered aloud, "Not only did they lower their own status, but this is also highly suspicious. There is something very strange about this matter."
The voice understood that Yun Zhongtian was contemplating and not asking for an answer, so it remained silent.
"If the Dreamlike Pavilion of the Mundane World and the Lingxiao Sect truly wanted to deal with the iron blood alliance, they could have done so long ago. Why wait until now?" Yun Zhongtian frowned slightly.
"This is just too coincidental!"
"The Soul Suppressing Stone incident happened, and then the iron blood alliance was destroyed?"
"If we say... this incident is related to the events here, is that possible?"
"What if there is some connection to the events here? What did the iron blood alliance do to anger those two sects, prompting such a thunderous and ruthless annihilation?!"