Sudden Change

Duan Canghai's Lion's Roar was far removed from the upright majesty of the Buddhist sects, yet his inner strength was incomparably vast. Empowered by it, the roar burst forth like a thunderbolt unleashed, like a silver vase shattering without warning, stirring hearts and souls, shaking blood and spirits. Its might could not be underestimated.

That roar had forcibly bellowed back the morale that had sunk after they were plotted against, domineering beyond measure.

And that was not all.

After the long howl, Duan Canghai leaned forward and stomped down, shattering the bluestone bricks beneath his feet. His left arm held Gongsun Xiaodie close as his graceful movement technique carried him toward the three. His right hand unleashed the Chong Sword of the Six Meridians, sword qi soaring into the heavens, its momentum bold and grand, opening and closing in sweeping arcs.

Though the moves were no more than horizontal slashes and vertical chops, simple and crude, beneath that razor-sharp sword qi, they still displayed tremendous power.

His attack was aimed directly at Jiang Sihong, the Li Family Eldest Brother, and the Li Family Eldest Sister. With one arm embracing a beauty and one hand forming a sword finger, he encircled three great experts. Such bearing truly marked him as a dragon among men.

Xiang Yang, hidden behind the divine statue, could not help clicking his tongue in praise. His martial arts and life experience far surpassed Duan Canghai's, but when it came to putting on an impressive front, he was far inferior to Brother Duan.

"Arrogant."

Jiang Sihong's plump face puffed up, making him seem rather adorable. Yet beneath that adorableness lay killing intent, sending chills through everyone in the temple.

One hand drew back, tightly clutching the iron gall in his palm.

His other hand extended forward, wrist straight,