It's so cold!
Li Yao's gaze was icy cold, sending a chill down Linghu Chong's spine, and he couldn't help but take two steps back.
Li Yao pointed to Tian Boguang, who had just breathed his last, and said:
"Do you think I'm humiliating him?"
"Then, have you ever thought about what would happen to the women he humiliated?"
"You feel sorry for him, but who feels sorry for those women?"
Then, Li Yao pointed at Yi Lin, who was already pale with fright, and said, "If she hadn't been rescued by you today, she would have been humiliated by Tian Boguang. So, what do you think her fate would have been?"
"This...this..."
Linghu Chong looked extremely embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.
In fact, he knew in his heart that if Yilin's innocence was tainted by Tian Boguang, her master, Abbess Dingyi, would not kill Yilin with a single blow, but would make Yilin leave the Hengshan Sect to prevent her from ruining the sect's reputation.
Luck +27!
True Qi +26!
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Whirlwind Blade Technique *1!
Thirteen Styles of Flying Sand and Stones *1!
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After Li Yao collected the attribute orb dropped by Tian Boguang, he instructed Shangguan Haitang, "I'll leave this to you."
He then turned and went upstairs, never looking at Linghu Chong again.
Afterwards, Shangguan Haitang took out the token of the Dragon Guard Manor, spoke to the manager, and asked him to summon the village head to handle the aftermath.
With the token of the Dragon Guard Manor, the manager dared not be negligent and immediately carried out Shangguan Haitang's instructions.
Linghu Chong left the inn looking dejected.
The young nun Yilin struggled for a moment, then followed them out.
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The square of Shaolin Temple was packed with people.
Almost all the sects and factions were present.
Emei Sect, Wudang Sect, Songshan Sect, Huashan Sect, Hengshan Sect, Hengshan Sect, Taishan Sect, Qingcheng Sect...
Almost every sect with a bit of reputation in the martial arts world sends people to participate in the 'Butcher's Cudgel Tournament'.
Some obscure minor sects also took the opportunity to join in the fun.
Of course, as the initiating gang of this "Butcher's Cudgel Assembly", the Shaolin Sect hosted this assembly.
However, this world is a fusion of several worlds.
Therefore, many people's identities differ somewhat from those of the original world.
The biggest difference is between Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Temple.
Today, the abbot of Shaolin Temple in the world is the same abbot from the original world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, namely Master Fangzheng.
In the novel "The World's Number One", Abbot Liaofan of Shaolin Temple has become the head of the Disciplinary Hall and is the senior uncle of Abbot Fangzheng.
Master Liaojie, the most skilled martial artist in Shaolin Temple, is the head of the Prajna Hall.
Master Liaokong, who died because of Guihai Yidao, was the head of the Bodhidharma Academy.
The leaders of the Five Mountains Sword Sect, Wudang Sect, Qingcheng Sect, and other sects are the same as those in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.
The leader of the Emei Sect is Master Yeyu from the world's number one sect.
Today's massacre is a grand event, a once-in-a-century spectacle.
Master Chongxu of the Wudang School, Abbess Yeyu of the Emei School, Yue Buqun of the Huashan School, San Ding of the Hengshan School, Mo Da of the Hengshan School, Master Tianmen of the Taishan School, Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng School, and so on, were all present.
Only Zuo Lengchan, the leader of the Songshan Sect, was absent.
However, the Songshan Sect sent Fei Bin, the Great Songyang Hand, and Ding Mian, the Pagoda-Bearing Hand, to participate in the conference.
Of the sects that came to participate in the conference, almost all of their disciples had died at the hands of Guihai Yidao.
Of course, most of them were killed by Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, and then the blame was pinned on Kikai Itto.
In the center of the square, a figure knelt on the ground.
It was Guihai Yidao!
At this point, he no longer possessed the domineering and unparalleled aura he once had.
Her long hair was disheveled and messy, and her body was covered in blood, clearly indicating that she had suffered a great deal of torture.
Moreover, his collarbone was pierced by an iron hook as thick as a little finger, and he looked battered and bruised all over, a truly pitiful sight.
"roar!"
Guihai Yidao's eyes were bloodshot, and he let out a roar like a wild beast.
Unfortunately, he was chained up, and no matter how much he struggled, it was to no avail.
The upright people around them pointed and whispered among themselves about Guihai Yidao.
At this moment, Abbot Fangzheng of Shaolin Temple stood up, put his hands together in prayer, and loudly proclaimed a Buddhist chant.
The scene immediately fell silent.
Fang Zheng then spoke up: "Gentlemen, Guihai Yidao, who has recently been wreaking havoc on the martial arts world, has been captured. Our Shaolin Temple has issued a wide-ranging invitation to heroes to attend today's Butcher's Party and discuss how to deal with Guihai Yidao."
Master Tianmen of the Taishan Sect, known for his volatile temper, immediately retorted, "Is there any need to ask? Of course, we should kill him and rid the martial world of this scourge."
Two disciples of the Taishan Sect died because of Guihai Yidao, and Daoist Tianmen was extremely protective of his own, wishing he could kill Guihai Yidao immediately to avenge his disciples.
Yu Canghai quickly chimed in, "That's right! This villain has committed countless evils. He murdered Master Kong and slaughtered many experts from various sects. He is utterly depraved and his crimes are unforgivable!"
Although no one from the Qingcheng Sect died at the hands of Guihai Yidao, Yu Canghai was a treacherous and vicious man who loved to stir up trouble.
Master Dingxian of the Hengshan Sect chanted a Buddhist prayer and said, "Although Guihai Yidao has killed countless people, he is, after all, a secret agent of the imperial court. I believe that we should hand Guihai Yidao over to the imperial court for disposal."
Master Chongxu of Wudang said, "I think Master Dingxian's suggestion is the most appropriate."
Fei Bin of the Songshan Sect retorted, "Sect Leader Dingxian and Sect Leader Chongxu, you both know that Guihai Yidao is a member of the imperial court. If we hand Guihai Yidao over to the court for punishment, I'm afraid they will show favoritism and release him. In that case, wouldn't many of our masters from various sects have died in vain?"
People from sects such as the Taishan Sect and the Qingcheng Sect echoed this sentiment.
Master Dingxian said, "This matter is of great importance, and I believe the court will give us a fair explanation."
Yu Canghai scoffed and said, "Those corrupt officials in the court only know how to protect each other. Do you expect them to give us a fair explanation?"
Everyone had their own reasons, but they were clearly divided into two factions: one faction wanted to kill Guihai Yidao on the spot, while the other faction believed that Guihai Yidao should be handed over to the imperial court for disposal.
There was no definitive conclusion at the moment.
At this moment, Master Fangzheng looked at Yue Buqun and asked, "Sect Leader Yue, what do you think is the most appropriate way to deal with Guihai Yidao?"
Yue Buqun spoke up, "This matter has far-reaching implications, and I think we should consider it carefully."
Yue Buqun was indeed cunning; he managed to fool everyone with a simple "we'll discuss this further" and offended no one.
Fei Bin looked at Mo Da and asked sarcastically, "Mr. Mo Da, what do you think should be done with Gui Hai Yi Dao?"
Mo Da said weakly, "My Hengshan Sect is of little influence and has no opinion. Everyone's opinion is my opinion."
Master Tianmen shouted, "There's no need for everyone to keep discussing this. Since today is the Butcher's Ceremony, we should naturally kill Guihai with a single blow and restore justice to the martial world."
"Master Tianmen is right!"
"Kill Guihai with a single blow!"
"Give the martial arts world justice!"
"..."
Most people shouted angrily.
Just then, a loud voice suddenly rang out:
"If you want to kill Gui Haiyi, ask me first if I agree!"
Chapter 181 A Slaughtering Party? A Wool-Plundering Party!
At the massacre, just as most people were clamoring to kill Guihai Yidao, a loud voice suddenly rang out.
All eyes turned toward the direction from which the sound came.
Suddenly, a white figure slowly appeared before everyone.
"It's him?!"
Linghu Chong, standing next to Yue Buqun, was surprised.
Equally surprised was Yilin, who was standing among a group of Hengshan Sect members.
The person who arrived was Li Yao.
Upon seeing Li Yao appear, Linghu Chong and Yilin simultaneously recalled the scene of Li Yao castrating Tian Boguang, and their hearts trembled.
The appearance of this malevolent star will likely add even more menacing atmosphere to today's massacre.
Of course, apart from these two, no one else in the room recognized Li Yao.
Li Yao appeared at Shaolin Temple alone.
He did not bring Shangguan Haitang with him.
The reason is simple.
His main purpose in going to Shaolin Temple today is to fleece people.
Shangguan Haitang is the head of the number one manor in the world and often interacts with martial arts figures. There must be many people present who know Shangguan Haitang.
If Shangguan Haitang were to appear, these people might obediently hand over Guihai Yidao out of fear of her identity.