They couldn't tell that Li Yao had practiced internal energy cultivation.
Therefore, they all thought that Li Yao was only skilled in swordsmanship and had a strong physique.
They had no idea that Li Yao's internal strength was so profound.
In particular, Li Yao is far too young.
This is absolutely incredible!
This completely overturned their worldview.
There are actually such powerful people in this world.
They heard that Li Yao, who had previously fought a peak duel with the Iron-Blooded Marquis, was not only physically strong, but also possessed extremely profound internal strength.
I wonder, between this young man and Li Yao, who is stronger?
Even now, they still don't know that the young man surnamed Mu in front of them is Li Yao.
Luck +26!
True Qi +29!
...
The ground was covered with attribute orbs, and notification sounds echoed everywhere.
"Ding! Congratulations, host! Your true qi has exceeded 2800 points, and your realm has been upgraded to: Qi Refining Realm, Eighth Level!"
I didn't expect my cultivation level to advance so quickly!
This trip to Shaolin Temple was truly fruitful.
Just then, a large group of Imperial Guards dressed in flying fish robes and carrying embroidered spring knives suddenly rushed in from outside the mountain gate.
"Quickly, quickly surround the Shaolin Temple! Don't let a single one escape!"
A shrill voice shouted loudly.
This person was none other than Lu Xiaochuan.
Of course, Shangguan Haitang also came.
Actually, Lu Xiaochuan came with him when he came south to Shaolin Temple.
However, his journey was slightly slower as he was traveling with a large number of Imperial Guards.
Before Li Yao went to Shaolin Temple, he asked Shangguan Haitang to wait for Lu Xiaochuan's arrival.
As soon as Lu Xiaochuan arrived in Zhulin Town, he went to Shaolin Temple with Shangguan Haitang.
As they approached the gate of Shaolin Temple, they heard Li Yao's lion's roar.
Lu Xiaochuan had witnessed Li Yao's Lion's Roar in the desert and knew its astonishing power.
However, he also knew that some of the high-ranking monks at Shaolin Temple could also roar like lions.
Therefore, fearing for Li Yao's safety, he immediately quickened his pace.
He led the Imperial Guards into the Shaolin Temple. When they arrived at the square, they found the scene in chaos, with countless dead and injured on the ground.
He had no time to think further; controlling the situation was the most important thing.
So he ordered the Imperial Guards to surround the entire square.
"Why are the Embroidered Uniform Guards here?"
"Could it be that the imperial court is preparing to intervene in Guihai Yidao's affairs?"
"It is highly likely that the woman in white is Shangguan Haitang, the owner of the number one manor in the world. I heard that she is also the owner of the Dragon Guard Manor now."
"Shangguan Haitang and Guihai Yidao used to be secret agents of the Dragon Guard Manor. The most likely reason she brought the Imperial Guards here this time is to take Guihai Yidao away."
"Sigh, it seems I won't be able to kill Guihai Yidao this time."
"..."
The martial arts practitioners present were abuzz with discussion, both surprised and disappointed.
Shangguan Haitang looked at the dead and wounded scattered on the ground with a surprised expression.
Many of these people were martial arts masters, yet they were either dead or injured.
Is this Li Yao's masterpiece?
She walked quickly towards Li Yao and asked, "Are you alright?"
Li Yao laughed and said, "They're the ones who have trouble."
Shangguan Haitang looked solemn and nodded slightly.
Then, she saw Guihai Yidao kneeling on the ground, tortured beyond recognition.
"One cut..."
Her heart skipped a beat, she let out a scream, and rushed over.
"Hai... Haitang..."
Guihai Yidao saw Shangguan Haitang and smiled.
Shangguan Haitang discovered that Guihai Yidao's collarbone had been pierced by an iron hook, and his body was bound with iron chains.
She trembled all over, her face contorted with rage, and pointed at the iron hooks and chains on Guihai Yidao's body, shouting, "Who did this?"
The martial arts practitioners present all avoided Shangguan Haitang's gaze, and not one of them uttered a sound.
Li Yao walked over and said, "It's pointless to ask; no one will step forward to admit it."
He then stepped forward, pulled on the chain with both hands, and heard a crisp metallic sound as the chain broke.
At this moment, someone spoke up to stop them: "We can't untie this serial killer..."
Li Yao turned to look at the man, his chilling gaze making the man's hair stand on end. He quickly shut his mouth and shrank into the crowd.
Then, Li Yao flicked his finger, knocking Gui Hai unconscious with a single blow, and then removed the iron hook that was stuck in his collarbone.
Guihai Yidao awoke in pain and went berserk again.
Li Yao flicked his finger, knocking Gui Hai Yidao unconscious once again.
At this moment, Lu Xiaochuan had already brought the scene under control. He immediately ran to Li Yao, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Reporting to Commander, Shaolin Temple has been brought under our control."
Commander?!
These five words were like a bombshell, leaving all the martial arts practitioners present stunned and disoriented.
Unexpectedly, this young man is none other than Li Yao, the most prominent commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard recently!
Who is Li Yao?
That was a notorious and extremely ominous place throughout the entire Ming Dynasty!
Countless martial arts masters have died at his hands.
Even Gu Santong, who had been the best martial artist in the world for twenty years, was defeated by him.
Moreover, Zhu Wushi, whose martial arts skills were extraordinary, was beaten to death without a complete corpse.
For a long time, many people in the martial arts world have not believed that Li Yao is so powerful, thinking that it is just a rumor.
Now, martial arts masters such as Master Chongxu, Master Fangzheng, and Master Liaojie have all been defeated by Li Yao.
They finally witnessed Li Yao's divine power firsthand.
It truly lives up to its reputation!
This is simply a godlike existence!
After this battle, Li Yao became a legend in the martial arts world.
Li Yao's gaze was icy as he swept it over the numerous martial arts masters.
Any expert whose gaze swept over Li Yao felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their whole body turning ice cold.
That look in your eyes is absolutely terrifying!
Finally, Li Yao's gaze fell on the injured Yu Canghai, and he coldly ordered, "Take this man down!"
"yes!"
Several Imperial Guards obeyed the order and charged toward Yu Canghai like wolves and tigers.
Yu Canghai panicked and angrily asked, "What right do you have to arrest me?"
"On what grounds?"
Li Yao sneered and said, "Just because you colluded with the traitor Zhu Wushi, plotted to usurp the throne, and intended to rebel."
Yu Canghai was startled.
He did indeed collude with Zhu Wushi.
However, he was unaware that Zhu Wushi harbored wolfish ambitions and would actually rebel.
However, his collusion with Zhu Wushi was always kept secret.
He thought no one would know about his collusion with Zhu Wushi.
Unexpectedly, it still couldn't be hidden from the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Of course, he would never admit it, and immediately retorted, "I'm innocent! I didn't collude with Zhu Wushi. You're just settling a personal score."
Li Yao said calmly, "Whether it's a case of injustice or not, everything will be clear once we get to the Imperial Guard's prison!"
Chapter 189 Setting a Rule
None of the martial arts practitioners present expected that as soon as Li Yao revealed his identity, he would arrest Yu Canghai on charges of treason!
As members of the martial arts world, they rarely dealt with the government.
Logically speaking, Yu Canghai shouldn't have any collusion with Zhu Wushi.
Could it be, as Yu Canghai said, that Li Yao was settling a personal score while on official business?