Indestructible Body Of Vajra Of The Village Leader

"This guy is way too strong, and incredibly infuriating, but we don't stand a chance against him today. We better run!"

"What about Miss Hai Tang? We can't just abandon her; grandfather wouldn't let us off easily."

"When he made his move on Duan Tianya and Miss Hai Tang, he held back. It seems he doesn't want to kill them. Miss Hai Tang will be safe even if we leave."

Facing Jiang Dali's humiliation, the Xiangxi Four Ghosts showed a mix of shock and rage, but they had already reached a mutual understanding and communicated through eye contact.

Thinking it was best to leave sooner, the four of them sprang up simultaneously and fled in all directions...

However, Jiang Dali coldly chuckled and, moving like a ghost, quickly intercepted their path, waving his hands left and right with fingers curved like hooks, striking out like lightning.

A strength spanning two zhang infused this strike in an instant.

Roaring!!

Two relentless streams of Dragon-shaped Energy transformed into massive dragon heads, swirling around.

Crack, crack—

The stone tiles on the plaza were pulled up in large chunks, swirling upwards.

The Xiangxi Four Ghosts screamed, their bodies just launched into the air twisted suddenly, like feints, as they each struck from four directions with fists, palms, fingers, and claws.

Four streams of potential energy and dark force attacked Jiang Dali from four directions.

Jiang Dali snorted coldly, as unmovable as a mountain, then suddenly crossed his hands over each other.

Rumble rumble—

Huge swaths of stone tiles drawn in spun and collided against each other, forming a massive tornado under the influence of the two dragon head energies.

The Xiangxi Four Ghosts let out a shout, unable to stabilize themselves against such crushing force, spinning in mid-air and desperately harnessing the power of heaven and earth to resist.

"Get down here!"

Jiang Dali roared, his palms infused with fierce power, striking together like an angry wave.

The two spiraling forces collided fiercely, producing a loud, violent crash.

In the instant of collision, the Xiangxi Four Ghosts deployed the Shadow Charm Divine Skill, merging mysteriously into a single person and using a defensive maneuver to dissipate most of the impact force.

However, amidst the chaotic interplay of energies, Jiang Dali moved like a shadow, striking twice rapidly at the Xiangxi Four Ghosts.

The hearts of the Xiangxi Four Ghosts shook. They swayed and tried to dodge, but there was no escaping.

Jiang Dali's movements were mysterious, seemingly influenced by some Zhou Yi mysticism, preemptively blocking all escape routes with a mere flicker of his shadow.

It was the profound footwork of the Wave-skimming Light Step.

With a swift grab, the air shrieked, his hand techniques enigmatic, immediately securing a hold on the Xiangxi Four Ghosts' necks.

The Xiangxi Four Ghosts froze all over, utterly shocked.

Ever since they had mastered the Shadow Charm Divine Skill, they had been extremely confident in their agility.

In the Martial Arts world, very few could get close to them, let alone grab their necks.

Moreover, even if someone managed to grab their necks, with their formidable Shadow Charm Divine Skill, they could dissolve any offensive force, even causing their opponents to vanish entirely.

But at this moment, Jiang Dali's hand, radiating dazzling Golden Light, clutched their necks, and a strange Golden Light mesh of True Qi surged directly into their bodies.

The Xiangxi Four Ghosts screamed in pain and struggled.

Their bodies twisted and swelled, even their facial skin puffed out like rubber, shaping into the faces of others.

They struggled to neutralize Jiang Dali's power.

However, their Shadow Charm Divine Skill, which could neutralize most True Qi, was surprisingly unable to shake Jiang Dali's golden Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill's True Qi.

"Hmph!"

After Jiang Dali threw the Xiangxi Four Ghosts to the ground, having caught them in the Life and Death Net, they instantly hit the ground with a series of thumps. Purple light burst from their bodies in a strange manner, transforming into four human shapes, all screaming as they tore at their clothes, trying to force out the golden True Qi Net inside them.

Such a terrifying scene chilled the hearts of a group of Martial World experts who had gathered around.

In the Martial World, the Xiangxi Four Ghosts, known for their unfailing Shadow Charm Divine Skill, were said to be unassailable by any foe who faced them, with any martial arts seemingly disappearing into thin air.

But now, how had they been so easily captured and controlled by Jiang Dali?

"You four ungrateful ones attacked the village chief. Now, I've captured you to serve me for three years as a punishment."

Jiang Dali crossed his arms and looked coldly at the Xiangxi Four Ghosts, "If you do not wish to serve, that is fine too. I can send you on your way right now, turning the Xiangxi Four Ghosts into the Dead Ghosts of Xiangxi."

The Xiangxi Four Ghosts stared at Jiang Dali as if they had seen a real ghost, their tongues chilling to the root in fear.

All their former arrogance and wildness shattered when met with the man before them, like waves crashing against rock.

They wanted to utter words of readiness to face death.

But their lips trembled, and their faces turned ashen, unable to speak such spirited words.

By this time, they had regained their spirits, gasping as they picked themselves off the ground, exchanged looks, and then all bowed to Jiang Dali, each speaking in turn.

"For so many years in the Martial World, no one has ever broken the Shadow Charm Divine Skill of us four ghosts. You are the first."

"But more than a decade ago, when we were weak and beggars, Wan Sanqian helped us and gave us a meal that enabled us to have today. We beg you to spare Miss Shangguan Haitang, in repayment of Wan Sanqian's kindness."

"If you agree, we will absolutely serve loyally for three years."

"I will too."

As soon as the Xiangxi Four Ghosts spoke these words.

Suddenly, the faces of the surrounding Hulong Manor experts turned pale, suffering a tremendous shock.

Meanwhile, a large number of players had also roared into battle.

Although ordinary guards of the manor were formidable, their numbers were merely in the hundreds. With all the experts detained by Jiang Dali alone, they stood no chance against ten times their number of players.

Jiang Dali nodded at the Xiangxi Four Ghosts, "It is rumored in the Martial World that apart from Wan Sanqian, no one could persuade you to deal with the Central Plains Martial Arts. In the last twenty years, the Eight Great Sects of the Central Plains have invited you to attend the Martial Arts Conference three times, to no avail.

Surprisingly, you, the Xiangxi Four Ghosts, also have a sense of gratitude. That's quite commendable for four men."

He said, his tone neutral as he looked around at the frightened and shocked faces, "Shangguan Haitang will not die. None here will die as long as there is no resistance.

I am here to destroy Hulong Manor only to retaliate against the cunning Iron Gall Divine Hou.

You do not understand now, but eventually, you will. Some of you might even thank me."

With these words, he sparked another wave of outrage among the crowd, drawing a barrage of curses.

Yet no one dared to step forward to court death.

But just at this moment, Shangguan Haitang, blood dripping from the corner of her mouth, stood up and stared defiantly at Jiang Dali, ready to face death.

"No matter how you slander the Marquis, his place in our hearts will not change, just like you, a Great Evil Man, no matter what you do, it will not change our hatred towards you.

You want to subdue the Xiangxi Four Ghosts, but I will now make sure you fail!"

With those words, Shangguan Haitang, under the shocked and anxious gazes around her, suddenly decided to draw her sword.

Beneath the moonlight, a white flash of sword light swiped towards her even whiter neck.

"I don't want you dead; even the Heavenly King Laozi can't take your life away!"

Jiang Dali sneered coldly, steady as Mount Tai, standing firm. He reached out his hand, and his energy flowed with his palm.

Immediately, Shangguan Haitang felt her longsword in her hand being swayed by a force, pushing it askew to the side as a dragon-shaped energy surged in and snatched the sword from her grasp.

"Haitang!"

"Miss Haitang, don't be foolish!"

Duan Tianya and others, including the Xiangxi Four Ghosts, all yelled out.

Shangguan Haitang's expression turned frantic, and she suddenly slammed her palm towards her own Heavenly Spirit.

But a towering, oppressive figure appeared ghostly before her. A large hand moved, fingers rapidly striking, mysterious and fiercely aiming at several acupoints.

Puff! Puff!—

Shangguan Haitang groaned, feeling numbness in her chest and other acupoints around, rendering her unable to exert any strength.

Jiang Dali nonchalantly threw her toward Gui Hai Yidao, who was rushing over, and with hands behind his back, disregarding the heroes around, he strode towards the magnificent hall, saying,

"Today, I do not wish to kill. You all do as you please. If anyone still resists stubbornly, Xiangxi Four Ghosts, you take action and kill them. If you kill them, I won't be considered as the killer."

Upon these words,

The complexions of many around turned ugly.

Wanting to rush forward and stop him,

but dared not rashly meet death.

Only Duan Tianya, furious, dragged his heavily injured body rushing out.

The Xiangxi Four Ghosts, without hesitation, moved to stop him.

With the activation of the Shadow Charm Divine Skill, no matter how reluctant Duan Tianya was, he could only watch helplessly as Jiang Dali's tall and commanding figure advanced towards the mountain villa's Treasure Hall.

Powerless! Deeply powerless!

Hulong Manor!

It was over!

The faces of the people were pale like the moonlight, their hearts tightened.

They could only watch helplessly as a group of Players rushed into the manor, like robbers entering into residential rooms, frantically looting.

Some were even planning to move the True Dragon sculpture from the courtyard.

Others gathered around, pointing at them with looks of fear, eagerness to try, greed, and analytical scrutiny.

It was as if they were not people but cattle, pigs, and these daring Abnormal People were boldly considering where to cut.

Who gave these Abnormal People such bold courage?

It was the Black Wind Village Chief!

The crowd felt like they were inflated animal bladders, hearts about to burst.

Wanting to stop, to kill and go forward!

However, guarded keenly by the Xiangxi Four Ghosts, no one could match the Shadow Charm Divine Skill.

In the midst of their anger and humiliation, what everyone pondered more were the repeated words of Jiang Dali—that the Iron Gall Divine Hou had attempted to assassinate the Emperor and framed him.

Was this true or false?

In an uncalm moment,

no one would consider such a childish question because they would unthinkingly believe the Divine Hou, believe that what the Black Wind Village Chief said was false.

But now, slowly calming down, some already began to think—if what the Black Wind Village Chief said was true, if the Divine Hou really intended to assassinate the Emperor?

It wasn't an impossibility.

On the contrary, if there was to be a rebellion, the likelihood of someone from the royal family like the Divine Hou was highest.

Because with the recognition of the Holy Dynasty, a change of imperial power within the vassal state must be by someone with the royal bloodline.

Therefore, theoretically, anyone with the royal bloodline could qualify as Emperor.

Anyone else, even if they took the throne by various means, would not have a legitimate claim, and would be eliminated by the intervention of the Holy Dynasty.

...

A quarter of an hour later.

Inside the Treasure Hall of Hulong Manor, a tremendous boom erupted, and an astonishing Sword Intent and Saber Qi shot up to the skies.

Within the hall,

Jiang Dali's towering figure stood next to the throne where the Iron Gall Divine Hou usually sat.

The throne was now split in two by his golden knife.

The ground below was cleaved open, revealing numerous mechanisms underneath and a spacious hidden chamber.

"Tsk tsk, Hulong Manor truly is a formidable intelligence agency, specializing in collecting the secrets of the court's nobility.

From the intricacy of these mechanism parts, one can tell how quickly the Iron Gall Divine Hou wanted to receive information..."

At that moment, Lu Xiaofeng, who had also entered the hall, looked at the mechanisms exposed by Jiang Dali's strike, stroking his mustache and nodding in admiration.

Suddenly, his gaze sharpened, focusing on the glint of gold reflecting from the hidden chamber below.

"What is that?"

Jiang Dali's lips curled slightly, "That's the new material prepared by the Iron Gall Divine Hou for my knife casting! Later, we can let those country bumpkins outside come in and tour, to see the masterpieces of their Divine Hou!"

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(Today's update was slightly over 9000 words! Seeking monthly tickets, recommendation tickets! Didn't reach 10,000, but aiming to update another 6000-7000 by early morning, definitely reaching that goal.)