The atmosphere in the meeting hall grew tense. In that moment, Ye Tian Ze could sense Shanhai Yifan's hesitation.
But Shanhai Yifan steeled himself. He looked at Ye Tianze. "You bastard, I was the one who questioned you, but now you're throwing the question back at me? Do you really want to know what he said? "
Ye Tianze didn't speak, but he could sense Shanhai Yifan's killing intent.
Yes, it was killing intent. It was a killing intent that wanted him dead, and it was this killing intent he'd steeled himself for.
Before this, his killing intent hadn't been so resolute. It was easy to imagine how much pressure he'd felt.
Ye Tianze didn't speak. He'd seen many things in his life, but this was the first time he'd felt true death since entering the all-heavens.
Shanhai Yifan wasn't the Lord of the Wilds. He wasn't as strong as the Lord of the Wilds, but Shanhai Yifan had no qualms about killing him.
This was the Shanhai Clan. If death erupted, the Shanhai clansmen wouldn't be afraid. They'd live for death.
They seemed straightforward, but that was only in front of their brothers and sisters. They wouldn't hesitate to swing their blades at him, the Lord of the Dead.
This was the most dangerous moment for him. He clenched his fists, his palms sweating.
Two hours, four hours, six hours ….
The standoff went on for three days and three nights, but it was still not over. Ye Tianze's clothes were drenched in sweat.
"Do you know?" Shanhai Yifan suddenly asked. "If your gaze wavers in the slightest in these three days, then... you're dead."
Ye Tianze exhaled deeply. He almost fell to the ground, but he steadied himself. "I've never sweated as much in my entire life."
"It seems you're still afraid," said Shanhai Yifan. "How can you be afraid if you haven't done anything wrong?"
"That's where you're wrong." Ye Tianze said. "Before an expert like you, it's hard for me to remain calm. There are so many experts in your valley. Which one of them can withstand your killing intent for three days and three nights?"
"Haha...."
Shanhai Yifan laughed, "What you said makes sense, but … why do you have to force yourself to stay strong? Your calmness makes me suspicious. If you'd acted normal, you wouldn't have lasted three days and three nights. "
Ye Tianze was speechless, but he knew he couldn't lose his composure. Otherwise, he wouldn't be him.
If he'd acted in front of Shanhai Yifan, he'd be judged as the Lord of the Dead..
"Do you want to know what Shanhai Chen Huan said?" Yifan asked.
"What did he say?" Ye Tianze asked.
"He said the chances of you being the Lord of the Dead are very low."
Mountainsea Yifan said, "But it's not like there isn't any. He didn't sense any death energy in your realm, but he also didn't sense any power other than the Law of Earth. That's why you hid it!"
Ye Tianze had expected this answer. This was also the reason why he could remain so calm. If Chen Huan of the Mountain Sea had sensed the power of death, he would have exploded on the stage immediately. He would not have chosen to give Ye Tianze a way out of this embarrassing situation.
"Are you the Lord of the Dead?" Shanhai Yifan asked.
The feeling from before appeared again. It was even more intense than before, but this time Ye Tianze was calmer than before. He said, "Do you think so?"
Shanhai Yifan said coldly, "I think so!"
"If you think so, then so be it," Ye Tianze said. "After all, I can't change your mind."
Shanhai Yifan said nothing.
Ye Tianze continued, "In people's hearts, you'll never be yourself. When people think you're evil, even if you prove yourself to be a good person, their prejudices won't disappear. So, when you think I'm the Lord of the Dead, even if I try my best to prove that I'm not, in your heart, I'm still the Lord of the Dead."
"You still haven't answered my question," Shanhai Yifan said. "Yes or no! I need to hear it from you. Don't avoid it. "
"If you think so, then so be it!"
Ye Tianze said calmly. "I don't think it's important. After all, the power of life and death is in your hands."
The atmosphere in the hall grew cold again. Shanhai Yifan's killing intent was even stronger than before. The two faced off again, and Ye Tianze began to tremble.
Shanhai Yifan's thoughts would determine his life and death, and he couldn't do anything about it. Even though Shanhai Yifan hadn't released his World of Laws, if Shanhai Yifan decided to kill him, there was no way he could escape.
The first day, the second day, the third day ….
This time, it lasted for half a month. After half a month, Ye Tianze couldn't stand the killing intent anymore. He sat down cross-legged on the ground, but his eyes never left Shanhai Yifan's. The two continued to stare at each other.
"You're right!" Shanhai Yifan said. "People tend to have preconceived notions. Once they're prejudiced, it's like an inner demon. No matter how you explain or prove yourself, in people's hearts, you're just what they think you are. Shattering their illusions is terrifying."
Ye Tianze lowered his head and let out a long sigh. He didn't know if there would be a third time, but he knew that Shanhai Yifan wouldn't let him off so easily.
If it were him, he would definitely not give up his suspicions so easily with just a few words.
The Shanhai Clan was responsible for all living beings, and they had to protect them. Nothing could go wrong.
As for Ye Tianze, he had to be alert at all times. If he made the slightest mistake, he would die here. This was a trap set for him by the Lord of Desolation, and also by Qin Weiyang.
The Lord of Desolation didn't believe that he could hide, but Qin Weiyang should have believed him.
"Do you want to know whether or not you're the Lord of Death in my heart?" Shanhai Yifan asked.
He looked relaxed, but Ye Tianze knew that this relaxed expression contained even more killing intent than before.
After eighteen days of confrontation, Ye Tianze was truly tired. And when one was tired, it was easiest to let down one's guard.
It could even be said that Shanhai Yifan's relaxed smile was to create an environment for him to relax, so that he wouldn't make the slightest mistake.
But this time, Ye Tianze didn't insist on confronting him. He simply lay down on the ground and said, "What's with the riddles? Can't you just tell me? I don't want to guess anymore. "
"Guess. It's very important to you." Shanhai Yifan smiled and said, "If you're the Lord of Death in my heart, then even if you're not, I'll still kill you."
Ye Tianze suddenly sat up from the ground and said with a smile, "In your heart, I'm not the Lord of Death."
"Why?" Shanhai Yifan asked, "Is that why you've been so calm before?"
"Because I'm the person in the Lord of Nirvana's prophecy. The Lord of Nirvana will bring the Lord of Death to the Shanhai Clan and make him the Lord of the Mountains and Seas, leading Taihai Valley to greatness?" Ye Tianze asked. "That's right. That's why I'm so calm."
"Haha." Shanhai Yifan smiled and said, "You're right. I did have my suspicions, but you performed too well. But the better you performed, the more suspicious I became. But in my heart, you really aren't the Lord of Death, and I hope you aren't."
"Is this also because of my preconceived notions?" Shanhai Yifan asked.
"You should choose to believe in the Lord of Nirvana, trust your intuition, and finally trust me!" Ye Tianze said.
"You gave me an answer I couldn't refuse." Shanhai Yifan smiled bitterly.
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