Li Yao smiled but remained silent.
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Southern suburbs of Beijing.
A luxurious and magnificent manor.
There were two burly guards standing at the entrance.
Suddenly, a person completely covered in a black cloak appeared in front of the manor.
The large black cloak and hat completely covered the man, making it impossible for others to see his face.
The two guards immediately became alert and demanded, "Halt! Who are you?"
The cloaked man said in a deep voice, "I am your master, Wan Sanqian, here to discuss important matters."
One of the guards said, "The person you're looking for isn't here, and this isn't a place you can enter. Get out of here!"
The cloaked figure said calmly, "It seems I have no choice but to resort to force."
"Hahaha……"
The two guards pointed at the cloaked figure and burst into laughter.
The cloaked figure in front of me was thin, yet he dared to talk about violence.
Even a single finger they extended was thicker than the cloaked man's thigh.
But just as they were laughing uncontrollably...
Suddenly, two crisp snapping sounds rang out.
Large bumps appeared on both of their cheeks at a visible speed.
One of the guards reacted and cursed, "Damn it, how dare you hit the old man..."
Smack! Smack!
Two more loud thuds echoed through the mountains.
The two guards were beaten senseless.
After disciplining the two guards, the cloaked man barged into the manor.
"Help! Someone's causing trouble!"
The two guards immediately started shouting and yelling.
Soon, a group of strong men rushed out from inside, armed with weapons, and charged at the cloaked man.
The cloaked figure waved his sleeves lightly, creating gusts of wind.
These guards were like clay chickens and earthen dogs, easily repelled by the cloaked man.
The cloaked figure was none other than Li Yao.
After defeating several groups of skilled guards, Li Yao finally met the owner of the manor, Wan Sanqian, who was quite plump.
Although Wan Sanqian was dressed simply, he could not hide his shrewdness.
He looked Li Yao up and down, who was cloaked, and calmly asked, "Who exactly are you? Why don't you show your true face?"
The opponent repelled several groups of his elite guards.
Clearly, the other party is also a master.
However, he showed no signs of nervousness.
Because he was surrounded by four masked men in green, who were protecting him closely.
These four people are known as the Four Devils of Western Hunan.
The Four Ghosts of Western Hunan are known as invincible, and are the only ones in the martial arts world to have mastered the Phantom Shadow Divine Skill.
The Phantom Divine Skill combines defense with offense. Anyone entangled in it will vanish without a trace, regardless of the technique used. It is extremely powerful.
In the original drama, Cao Zhengchun fought against the Four Ghosts, but he was no match for them.
Even Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis, praised the Xiangxi Four Ghosts' ability to neutralize internal force when they joined forces, calling it a unique skill in the martial arts world.
This shows that the Phantom Divine Skill is indeed powerful.
Therefore, Wan Sanqian was very confident that Li Yao could do nothing to him.
Li Yao glanced at the Four Ghosts of Xiangxi and said, "You are the Four Ghosts of Xiangxi. I'd like to experience your Phantom Divine Skill."
As soon as he finished speaking, he flipped his hand and slammed it towards the Four Ghosts of Xiangxi.
Wan Sanqian was stunned, not expecting the other party to attack so suddenly.
Immediately, a confident smile appeared on his face.
He had never seen anyone surpass the Four Devils of Western Hunan.
The Phantom Divine Skill is known for its speed, and with the aid of internal energy neutralization techniques, it can neutralize any attack.
However, Li Yao was faster.
Furthermore, Li Yao used the Dragon Elephant Prajna Palm, which had no internal energy at all; it relied entirely on his physical body to generate an incomparably powerful force.
Therefore, Li Yao casually unleashed a few palm strikes, sending the four ghosts of Xiangxi flying one by one.
Wan Sanqian stared in disbelief, muttering repeatedly, "Impossible, impossible..."
Li Yao glanced at the ground.
Luck +33!
True Qi +37!
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Phantom Divine Skill *1!
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Chapter 168 Very good, very good; those who understand the times are wise.
The Four Devils of Western Hunan were actually defeated!
Moreover, the defeat was so swift, so simple, and so unexpected that it caught Wan Sanqian completely off guard.
In fact, Li Yao was also quite surprised.
However, he was not surprised that he was able to defeat the Four Ghosts of Xiangxi, but rather that he actually obtained the Phantom Divine Skill from them.
According to the original series, the Phantom Technique requires the cooperation of four people to master.
Only through the system did he learn that the Phantom Divine Skill was actually a formation.
The Phantom Divine Skill requires at least four people to form a team. By moving instantly according to certain steps, they can create an unbreakable formation.
In addition, with the unique "Dissolving Power Technique," one can achieve a defense that is also an offense, making it unbreakable.
Of course, this skill is not without its weaknesses; the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill and the Absorption Technique are its nemesis.
Moreover, in the world of martial arts, speed is the only way to break through defenses.
As long as the attack speed is faster, and there is a powerful internal force without any internal energy, the Phantom Divine Skill can be broken.
Having dealt with the Four Devils of Xiangxi, Li Yao, whose entire body was hidden under his cloak, said calmly, "Master Wan, have your men withdraw."
The four ghosts of Xiangxi immediately got up from the ground and formed a formation again, guarding Wan Sanqian.
Li Yao sneered, "Overestimating yourself."
The four ghosts of Xiangxi all looked ashamed.
After a moment of contemplation, Wan Sanqian ordered, "You may all step down!"
As the richest man in the Ming Dynasty, Wan Sanqian was a smart man.
Even the Four Devils of Xiangxi were no match for Li Yao. If Li Yao wanted to kill him, it would be as easy as turning his hand.
Besides, given Li Yao's skills, killing him wouldn't require such a complicated process.
Therefore, he was certain that Li Yao's visit to him must have a deeper meaning.
Although he didn't know Li Yao's identity yet, he was certain that Li Yao's background was anything but simple.
The Four Ghosts of Xiangxi, along with the other skilled guards, left reluctantly and closed the gate.
"Who exactly are you, and what business do you have with me, Wan?"
Wan Sanqian asked calmly.
He was a man who had weathered many storms, and even though his life was now in the hands of the other party, he was still able to remain calm.
call!
Suddenly, Li Yao reached out and grabbed at Wan Sanqian.
Wan Sanqian was so frightened that his face changed drastically, and he stood there motionless.
I thought to myself, I never expected that I would miscalculate this time. The other party is actually here to take my life. I am doomed!
But the next moment, a scream came from beside them.
Then he saw a person lying on the floor beside him.
He recognized the man; he was a guard in the manor, a martial arts master whom he had hired at a high price.
That's strange. Didn't he just tell everyone to leave this room?
Why is the guard still in the room?
Li Yao's deep, unfathomable gaze pierced through the gaps in his black cloak, landing on the guard on the floor.
The guard looked at Li Yao with a terrified expression, and when he met Li Yao's gaze, he was instantly bewildered.
Li Yao pondered for a moment and then asked, "Who sent you?"
The guard mechanically replied, "Iron-Blooded Marquis."