Now, Luo Dexuan and Luo Yongnian could no longer stop him.
The martial artists from the Zhongnan Mountain Daoist temple surged past the two, heading for Qin Yi.
"Hmph!"
Qin Yi let out a cold snort. An aura erupted from his body.
Before the martial artists could even get close, they felt an immense pressure like a tidal wave crashing upon them, forcing them to halt their advance instantly.
Not only that, but under this powerful pressure, they lost control of their bodies and were sent staggering backward.
Wudaozi, Luo Dexuan, and Luo Yongnian, closest to him, were also shaken and forced to retreat.
After regaining their footing, they looked at Qin Yi with expressions of shock and awe.
"If you wish to die, then by all means, come and try!"
Qin Yi swept his gaze across the crowd and said indifferently.
At this, the others dared not make a move. They exchanged glances, and not only did they lose any intention of attacking Qin Yi, but many even unconsciously took another step back.
Wudaozi's mouth twitched several times. He still wanted to urge everyone to continue, but after feeling that aura, he too was intimidated and hesitated.
Luo Dexuan snapped back to reality and seized the opportunity to quickly persuade, "Abbot Wudaozi, please calm down. This is all a misunderstanding. There's no need for such a big commotion! Let's sit down and talk properly. Why must it come to a fight to the death!"
Though unwilling, Wudaozi could only seize this opening. He huffed, "Qin Yi, I will give Abbot Luo some face! But if you don't give me a satisfactory explanation today, I won't let this go!"
Qin Yi couldn't help but want to laugh.
Clearly, he had been scared by Qin Yi, yet he was still trying to save face, claiming he was giving Luo Dexuan face!
So, Qin Yi curled his lips and said, "I have nothing to explain. I hit you because you're shameless and deserved it!"
"Mr. Qin???"
Luo Dexuan almost spat out blood.
He had been trying his best to mediate and smooth things over, and Qin Yi, without any regard, was provoking further!
Was he determined to enrage Wudaozi into a desperate fight before he would stop?
"Qin, today, even if this humble Taoist risks his life, I will fight you!"
In his extreme anger, impulse overcame reason. Wudaozi flicked his whisk and swung it towards Qin Yi.
However, in the eyes of others, this powerful strike was effortlessly caught by Qin Yi.
"Huh???"
What's more, as Qin Yi held the whisk, Wudaozi tried to pull it back but found it impossible no matter how hard he pulled.
The next moment, before Wudaozi could react, Qin Yi yanked the whisk and snatched it away.
Then, Qin Yi swung it backhand.
*Swish.*
The handle of the whisk struck Wudaozi's face, knocking him directly to the ground.
Defeated so easily in front of so many people, Wudaozi's face flushed red. He felt utterly humiliated!
Just as he was about to get up and continue his fight with Qin Yi, he heard Qin Yi speak.
"Didn't you say Bushido was destroyed by your master? Then call your master out!"
Wudaozi's movements suddenly stiffened, and his expression became a complex mix of emotions.
Luo Dexuan and Luo Yongnian were both greatly startled.
Luo Dexuan quickly grabbed Qin Yi and said, "Mr. Qin, please, don't cause more trouble. I beg you..."
"Daoist Master Xin Chen was already a Grandmaster over ten years ago, and he must be even more formidable now, perhaps even having broken through to the Daoist Master realm!"
"If you continue like this, and he really comes out, we'll be finished!"
His tone was laced with a hint of pleading.
He had no choice; he was truly scared!
They were on the opponent's territory, and with Qin Yi provoking them like this, if Daoist Master Xin Chen emerged and decided to deal with them as well, they were doomed!
"Ha, haha..."
Wudaozi felt Luo Dexuan's fear. He got up from the ground and suddenly laughed.
He touched his bruised cheek and deliberately said to Qin Yi, "My master is in seclusion right now. Qin, if you want my master to come out, that's no problem. I can arrange it!"
"But since you came to our Zhongnan Mountain Daoist temple to cause trouble and attacked me, if my master finds out, you will surely die!"
"I admit you are very powerful, but I want to tell you that my master was already a Daoist Master several years ago. He could easily destroy Bushido, so you will be nothing before him!"
Wudaozi looked directly at Qin Yi and asked, "So, are you sure you want my master to come out?"
Qin Yi nodded without hesitation. "Certain. Go call him. I'll wait here!"
"Mr. Qin..."
Luo Dexuan and Luo Yongnian were about to faint.
Wudaozi was stunned again, as he hadn't expected Qin Yi to answer like that!
He thought Qin Yi would be scared after he said that!
Wudaozi was momentarily unsure of what to do.
Seeing this, Qin Yi said mockingly, "Why aren't you moving? Hurry up and call him!"
Wudaozi remained standing in place, his expression a picture of extreme complexity.
After a moment, he reluctantly said, "Forget it. My master is in seclusion, and I don't want to disturb him!"
In reality, his master, Daoist Master Xin Chen, had died over a decade ago. He had brought up the master's name this time just to claim credit for destroying Bushido!
So, Daoist Master Xin Chen was probably already dust by now; how could he possibly call him out!
Luo Dexuan and Luo Yongnian breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Wudaozi's words.
Qin Yi shook his head. "Wudaozi, even now, you're still lying! You truly won't shed a tear until you see the coffin!"
Hearing this, Daoist Master Xin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. "I... I don't know what you're talking about!"
"What I mean is, Bushido was never destroyed by your master, and you've been lying to everyone!"
Qin Yi didn't want to waste any more time. He said word by word, "Bushido was destroyed by my own hands. You've been using this to extort everyone! I hit you because you're shameless!"
Hearing Qin Yi claim to have destroyed Bushido again, Luo Dexuan and his son were dumbfounded.
"You, you're spouting nonsense! Bushido was destroyed by my master!"
Wudaozi still refused to admit it, stubbornly clinging to his lie.
Qin Yi sighed softly.
Then, he raised his hand and suddenly grabbed Wudaozi by the throat.
His speed was so great that Wudaozi had no time to react before being grasped.
"Abbot!!!"
"Master..."
The disciples of the Zhongnan Mountain Daoist temple cried out reflexively.
With his throat caught, Wudaozi struggled to resist but was powerless.
As Qin Yi's grip tightened, his face turned red, and his breathing became difficult...
"Daoist Abbot, if you don't tell the truth, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
As he spoke, Qin Yi tightened his grip.
Wudaozi felt the presence of death.