358: Chapter 358 Fierce Battle

The battle entered a white-hot state from the very beginning.

Shi Xiaoya and Liu Jing, eyes red with bloodlust, entered kill mode directly, striking without mercy, with every move aiming to kill.

With the Golden Phoenix clearing the way and relying on protective items to shield herself, Shi Xiaoya only focused on landing the finishing blows. Whoever the Golden Phoenix pounced on, she finished off; it was easy and efficient, and she took down a large group in a single encounter.

Liu Jing went without saying; although she didn't have the Golden Phoenix clearing the way, her combat power was stronger. With protective talismans guarding her and the added boost of the Pixiu Battle Armor, the battle saber in her hand swung with wide, sweeping, invincible strokes. Her combat style and method were even better suited for the current situation.

As for the attacks from those so-called experts in metaphysics, they were like scratching an itch; they truly couldn't break through their defenses.

Han Jingyang had equipped them with many dharma instruments for magical defense.

If one broke, there was another to take its place; they had nothing to fear.

Of course, ordinary people couldn't see the metaphysical attacks, except for Han Jingyang and the other three.

From the very beginning, he had activated the "Manifestation of Holiness" attribute.

Under the enhancement of the Manifestation of Holiness attribute, the four of them could clearly observe everything on the metaphysical level. In particular, the offensive and defensive moves of those metaphysical experts were all clearly visible, making defense easier and allowing Shi Xiaoya and Liu Jing to appear at ease even in a chaotic battle where the numbers were completely unequal.

Han Jingyang and the other two were already accustomed to the combat mode and battle scenes under the enhancement of the Manifestation of Holiness attribute.

But Yang Jinyuan, who had just joined, was seeing it for the first time.

The girl from Taiwan saw this incredibly brilliant battle scene and was so shocked her jaw dropped. She stared at Liu Jing and Shi Xiaoya, dumbfounded, and only after a long while did she tremblingly raise her hand: "B-Boss, th-this is..."

Han Jingyang replied casually: "It's the effect of a dharma instrument. Don't make a fuss. Perform well, and I will also reward you with high-quality dharma instruments at my discretion; the effects won't be any worse than theirs."

"B-but, it's just too shocking. Is this really something that can exist in the real world?"

"Why not? Your cultivation level isn't high enough yet. Once it is, if you use your primordial spirit to observe this world, the scenes you observe will also be exceptionally rich and colorful," Han Jingyang said, chuckling lightly. "Of course, those on Shi Xiaoya and Liu Jing are exclusive to me; it's almost impossible for others to possess them, so you should perform well."

Yang Jinyuan nodded frantically. Looking at the enemies closing in around them, her expression changed; it was as if they weren't fierce, formidable enemies, but rather individual merit points. Stroking the long sword dharma instrument in her hand, she revealed a fierce expression, but without receiving Han Jingyang's order, she dared not strike rashly and could only stay by Han Jingyang's side as a bodyguard.

As time passed, the battle became even more intense.

Shi Xiaoya had already summoned the Golden Phoenix for the second time, and two of the defensive dharma instruments on her body had shattered; her clothes were also torn.

Liu Jing was slightly better off, but her physical strength was also nearly exhausted.

To put it bluntly, the two of them were just ordinary people; in reality, they didn't have much martial arts skill, and they couldn't compare to those experts who had trained for decades.

If they didn't have dharma instruments, the two of them combined might not even be a match for that refined man.

But this was also the drawback. Han Jingyang's dharma instruments were not omnipotent. They were strong, but the skills had usage limits, and the attributes would lose their effect as the energy was exhausted, which was unfavorable for protracted battles and wars of attrition.

Not to mention that at this very moment, they were facing the siege of over a hundred top-tier experts and a dozen experts in metaphysics.

Shi Xiaoya and Liu Jing soon fell into a disadvantageous position.

Everyone watching the battle from their respective territories also reacted.

Shen Yuhai couldn't help but clench his fists, secretly cheering on Shi Xiaoya and Liu Jing, but due to the occasion, he dared not show it too obviously.

At the Bureau of Religious Affairs logistics base, Zhang Zhiyang also stared at Liu Jing and Shi Xiaoya, who were trapped in a difficult situation, with a complex expression, and sighed softly.

Someone nearby snorted: "Is that it? Didn't see anything that impressive; it didn't even last three minutes."

"Hey, that's already very impressive. Two women able to hold out for three minutes under the hands of Zhang Dahai's people and kill thirty or forty of them is worth writing about, regardless of the outcome."

"In the world of jianghu, only the result matters. It's not the same as fighting for an empire; there's no such thing as being glorious in defeat. Xiang Yu was still a hero even after defeat, but if Han Jingyang and his women lose, they will only be completely erased from this world by Zhang Dahai. In the jianghu, there are no court historians to write biographies for Han Jingyang."

"At the end of the day, their hard power just isn't enough."

"Han Jingyang is done for."

"It really is a pity. If Han Jingyang could have been patient, endured humiliation, and focused on developing for over a decade, he might not necessarily have been unable to go toe-to-toe with Zhang Dahai. But now, he is still too green. He really is a bit like Xiang Yu; he possesses only the brute courage of a common man, but when facing Zhang Dahai's ambush on all sides, he can only drink his hatred and head to the grave."

"Zhang Dahai is going to rise completely. Killing Han Jingyang will not only gain him huge prestige but also allow him to obtain those dharma instruments of Han Jingyang. This move is like adding wings to a tiger."

"The Quancheng of the future will truly be Zhang Dahai's Quancheng. The rest of us will have to live with our necks tucked in, sigh."

In Zhang Dahai's villa.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Dahai laughed triumphantly: "If I had known, I wouldn't have let Old Liu leave. It was a wasted trip, getting startled by that little bastard surnamed Han. Who would have thought he only had this much ability? And with just this, he wanted to challenge my authority; it's absolutely ridiculous."

As he spoke, he took out his phone and shouted: "Everyone move out, take Han Jingyang down directly. It would be best to capture him alive. I want to have some fun with his women and sister right in front of him, let him really feel the cruelty and bloodshed of the jianghu world. I want him to watch with his own eyes as I deal with his parents and grandparents. I want him to cry and beg me. I want to completely crush his dignity and self-confidence, trample him completely into the mud pit, put a chain on him, and let him live like a dog, hahaha..."

At Zhang Dahai's command, his subordinates, who had been advancing slowly, began to accelerate, and a portion of them headed straight for Han Jingyang.

Observing this scene, Han Jingyang directly ordered Liu Jing and Shi Xiaoya to retreat.

Seeing this, Zhang Dahai became even more triumphant: "Only now thinking of pulling back to defend? It's too late. With such strong power, if you were fighting guerrilla warfare, I might still be troubled, but trying to fight a positional battle against me is simply courting death! Surround them, surround them completely, and watch out for them breaking out."

Han Jingyang waited for Liu Jing and Shi Xiaoya to retreat to his side and comforted them softly: "You've worked hard. Leave the rest of the battle to me. What you need to do is open your eyes wide; the next scene will become the most unforgettable moment of your lives."

Then, he waved at the drone in the sky and shouted loudly: "Zhang Dahai, don't be happy too soon. I'll send you a big gift first, and I'll settle the final score with you later. Watch closely; I hope you'll like this gift."

As his voice fell, he slowly drew the long sword in his hand.

In the villa, Zhang Dahai heard Han Jingyang's voice and frowned: "Drawing a sword? What kind of tricks is that little bastard surnamed Han playing? He knows kung fu? I don't believe it! Even if he does, he's definitely not a match for so many experts. It must be a bluff. Everyone be careful, don't be fooled by his tricks, especially you metaphysical experts, keep your eyes locked on Han Jingyang for me!"

Han Jingyang, meanwhile, slowly raised his long sword.

He swung it down with force!

At the same time, he shouted softly: "One Sword Frosty Fourteen Provinces"!