Li Dalong locked his Divine Sense onto the leader, Ouyang Zhihua, and another early-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal lackey beside him who was particularly close to him.
Why had Li Dalong singled out Ouyang Zhihua at a glance? Because the other six in the party of seven all deferred to him. Their fawning expressions made it clear who was the master and who were the servants.
Since you dare chase after me to take my life, I'll take yours first. Li Dalong understood the principle of gaining the upper hand by striking first. Besides, given how much he liked dogs, if someone wanted his life, he would certainly strike first.
Watching the people ahead, he unleashed Moon-Slaying from within the formation, sending it slashing toward them with unstoppable momentum.
Ouyang Zhihua and the others had yet to sense the danger. He was still complaining about and cursing Li Dalong.
The two lackeys closest to him were still making vicious threats to soothe their angry master.
Then Li Dalong's Sword Qi slashed toward them, and startled cries rang out.
Some drew flying swords to defend themselves, some hurriedly dodged to either side, and some summoned defensive Immortal Artifacts. They were a thoroughly motley rabble.
With the sword light upon them, it was too late to do anything. It struck the people at the front directly, while a ball of light burst from Ouyang Zhihua's body, enveloping him before the Sword Qi reached him and blocking Li Dalong's killing strike.
The intense aura of death carried by Li Dalong's sword light had activated a Jade Talisman his grandfather had given him, automatically blocking the killing move.
The other lackeys were not so fortunate. They had no defensive Immortal Artifacts that automatically protected their masters.
The sword light flashed past. The early-stage Taiyi Golden