As he spoke, he turned his head to look at the Shi Brothers on the opposite side, the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a cold killing intent.
"Luckily I arrived in time, otherwise wouldn’t my precious disciple be harmed by you two bastards?"
Shi Donglai snorted coldly, "Ignorant fool, do you really think that breaking through to the Fifth Realm makes you invincible in the world? Today, my brother and I will send you and your disciple to the afterlife together."
With that, the two of them attacked Lu Dingtai from either side.
Zhao Ya was about to make a move but heard Lu Dingtai say calmly, "No need for you to step in, just watch from the side."
Helplessly, Zhao Ya had to stop, but he still prepared in secret, ready to support immediately if his master showed signs of struggle.
The reason for such tension was because Zhao Ya couldn’t gauge how strong Lu Dingtai was now.
After all, he’d been bedridden for so long, his stamina was surely affected, and he was facing two opponents alone, so Zhao Ya’s concern was understandable.
But soon, Lu Dingtai proved with his actions that Zhao Ya’s worries were unnecessary.
Facing the combined attack from Shi Donglai and Shi Xiqu, Lu Dingtai remained calm, slowly raised his fist, and suddenly struck out to the left and right.
Seeing this scene, many couldn’t help but exclaim.
After all, the Shi Brothers were armed, while Lu Dingtai was barehanded, originally at a disadvantage, now fighting two with just his fists, the danger was obvious.
The Shi Brothers’ eyes shone, as if they could already see Lu Dingtai having his fists crippled by them.
But at this moment, their pipe-guns felt an incredibly resilient resistance.
It was as if they had been plunged into glue, unable to exert force.
The two were astonished.
At the same time, there were two crisp snaps, and their pipe-guns broke in half.
Then a strong force hit them, sending them flying from the arrow tower.
The Shi Brothers’ eyes showed a trace of terror.
This immense power, coupled with this defense that ignores blades.
Who is this guy hiding in a small Commandery, how does he have such strength just after breaking through?
But the two reacted quickly, turning around in mid-air, preparing to fight again.
At that moment, Lu Dingtai moved.
He stood like a mountain when still, but when he moved, it was like a river in the sky, no one could see how he moved. He was already in front of Shi Donglai in mid-air, raising his hand for a punch.
This punch was like a Vajra Descent, grand and unmatched.
It was the starting form of the Great Vajra Fist, Vajra Bowing to Buddha.
Feeling the terrifying power of this punch, Shi Donglai’s face was filled with fear.
"No!"
But it was too late, the punch landed directly on his chest.
Even though Shi Donglai tried hard at the last moment to inhale and move his vital organs, the power of this punch shattered his viscera and tore through his back with unstoppable force.
Thud.
With a dull thud, a big hole appeared in Shi Donglai’s back, fragments of viscera mixed with blood spewing far away.
In the distance, Wang Tiancheng and his two companions gasped at the sight.
"It’s the Great Vajra Fist!" Xu Niannian’s face was extremely grave.
Wunian Academy was most knowledgeable about martial arts, and as its disciple, Xu Niannian recognized this ultimate technique at once.
"Indeed, it’s the legacy of Azure Dragon Temple, and not just a common outer sect legacy, after all, to obtain such an internal sect ultimate skill like the Great Vajra Fist, this person clearly has deep ties with Azure Dragon Temple." Wang Tiancheng muttered, then smiled bitterly.
At this moment, he suddenly felt that his previous attempts to recruit Zhao Ya were a joke.
Indeed, Golden Saber Institute could be considered a top sect in the Capital City or Great Yan.
But compared to the Azure Dragon Temple, listed among the Thirteen Sects Beyond the World, it was far inferior.
Leaving aside other issues, the entire Golden Saber Institute, including the Dean and Elders, together barely amounted to three or four in the Meridian Opening Realm.
But in Azure Dragon Temple, it’s said that even among the inner sect true disciples, there are those in the Meridian Opening Realm.
What a huge disparity.
And with a master having deep ties with Azure Dragon Temple, combined with Zhao Ya’s own talent.
It’s conceivable, as long as he advances to the Fifth Realm before thirty, entering Azure Dragon Temple wouldn’t be far-fetched, and becoming an inner sect true disciple isn’t impossible.
Gu Chaoyue’s feelings were equally complex.
She had originally been somewhat gloating at Zhao Ya’s refusal of Wang Tiancheng’s recruitment.
She thought people like Zhao Ya were pedantic and destined for limited achievement.
But now, all that has happened was like a slap to her face, mocking her former ignorance and shallowness.
Meanwhile, Shi Xiqu, seeing his brother being beaten into such a state by Lu Dingtai, was both shocked and furious inside.
"Brother!"
As he shouted, Shi Xiqu charged this way.
But just as he rushed a bit, Shi Donglai mustered his last strength and shouted, "Run!"
Shi Xiqu was stunned.
"He has the legacy of Azure Dragon Temple, you can’t provoke him, run!"
Shi Donglai, having roamed the Jianghu for years, naturally recognized the legacy of Lu Dingtai’s punch, and cried out in terror.
Upon hearing the words Azure Dragon Temple, Shi Xiqu hesitated no more and turned to flee.
Ridiculous.
Not just the two of them, even the three sects, two academies, and one manor of the Capital couldn’t provoke Azure Dragon Temple.
So he calmed down instantly, deciding not to seek revenge, only to escape here quickly.
But how could Lu Dingtai let him go.
He kicked Shi Donglai and said to Zhao Ya, "Watch him!"
Then, in a flash, chased after him.
By this time, Shi Xiqu had already fled beyond the government office’s bounds, running towards the South City direction.
They had entered from the South City Gate, familiar with the roads there, if he could escape into the forest, he might have a chance of survival.
Though the idea was sound, reality was harsh.
Just as he escaped a block, he heard Lu Dingtai’s voice from behind.
"Stay!"
"Ahhhh!" Shi Xiqu suddenly shouted hysterically, his entire Qi Blood surged to the peak, his already fast speed climbing another 30%.
Lu Dingtai merely smiled slightly at this and casually threw a punch.
Thud!
The punch struck Shi Xiqu’s back.
Such strong force, blood sprayed from Shi Xiqu’s mouth, nose, and ears in lines.
Then Shi Xiqu, like a kite with a broken string, fell from the sky, crashing heavily to the ground.
Right in front of him stood someone, holding two blades, face full of bewilderment, it was Nie Jingnian.
The reason he arrived late was because to ensure the South City Gate’s security, he made meticulous arrangements, ensuring no mistakes, only then did he head toward the government office with his dual blades.
Though he knew with his strength, going was futile.
Especially those two old men chasing behind, their power was beyond measure.
Yet Nie Jingnian came without hesitation.
But before he reached the government office, he suddenly saw two people in a chase nearby.
As he got closer, Nie Jingnian was utterly shocked to discover that the one desperately fleeing ahead was one of those two old men.
What was going on?
Who had such skill to chase this Fifth Realm expert so desperately?
While puzzled, he saw Lu Dingtai rush behind Shi Xiqu, punching him down from mid-air.
At this moment, Shi Xiqu lay by his feet, blood flowing beneath him unreservedly.
Nie Jingnian was bewildered.
Then Lu Dingtai landed, saying calmly.
"It’s Jingnian!"
Nie Jingnian took a deep breath, quickly clasped his fists in salute, "Master Lu!"
Lu Dingtai smiled, reaching to grab the blood-spitting Shi Xiqu.
"Let’s go, to the government office!"
With that, he leaped away, carrying Shi Xiqu.
Nie Jingnian stood there stunned for a moment, then snapped back to reality, hurrying to follow.