But Wang Yue was different now. As long as he had Internal Energy in his body, he could use his ultimate techniques. Even if he couldn't win, he could still protect himself. Besides, he had plenty of Faith Power to draw on.
He used Lingbo Weibu, his body slipping aside like a fading afterimage as the bandit swung his Heng Dao at him. Then, with a swift kick, he sent the bandit leader tumbling off his horse. As the startled horse reared, Wang Yue seized the reins, vaulted onto its back, and galloped away.
The other bandits saw how easily their new leader had been thrown from his horse and hurried to stop and help him.
Of course, they'd also seen how formidable Wang Yue was and didn't want to rush in and get themselves killed. After all, they really were bandits, just trying to make a living. They had no grudge against Xu Fengnian.
The bandit leader knew what his men were thinking and didn't blame them. He angrily snatched a horse from one of them and continued after Wang Yue.
The other bandits exchanged glances, then reluctantly followed. But they were clearly holding back as they rode, probably just going through the motions.
Before long, dozens of bandits had galloped away, leaving only the bandit whose horse had been stolen, along with Xu Fengnian and Old Huang, on the main road.
The lone bandit's eyes darted around. This seemed like a good chance to escape—but just then, he caught Xu Fengnian and Old Huang staring at him expectantly.
Embarrassed that they'd seen through him, he snapped, "What are you two looking at? Keep it up, and I'll dig your eyes out."
Xu Fengnian could tell this bandit wasn't one of the earlier group, so he hurriedly fawned, "Sir,