The attacks from these individuals were like stepping stones and mere tile in Lu Yang's eyes; they couldn't withstand a single punch from him.
Lu Yang stood his ground and threw five punches in rapid succession, each landing on one of his assailants. Two ninjas were killed instantly, two martial arts minor grandmasters used secret techniques to evade Lu Yang's blows, while the martial arts grandmaster met Lu Yang's punch head-on. He was forced back several steps. Under Lu Yang's relentless assault, the martial arts grandmaster was already exhausted. Though they had only exchanged two blows, these two exchanges had depleted eighty percent of his vital energy. At this point, he could only block one more punch from Lu Yang.
"Burn your essence blood and perish with this brat!"
The martial arts grandmaster knew he was no match for Lu Yang, but the spirit of Bushido forbade them from admitting defeat. With a roar, the martial arts grandmaster ignited his essence blood, instantly boosting his cultivation to the realm of a half-step divine. The vital energy around him erupted, making him far more powerful than before. Raising his samurai sword, he engaged Lu Yang once more.
"This must be your secret art, right? Burning essence blood can only sustain you for two minutes at most. However, I won't let you die of declining vitality. I will show you that even if you burn your essence blood and enter the half-step divine realm, you are nothing before me!"
Lu Yang sneered. A bone sword instantly appeared in his hand. This bone sword had become incredibly powerful under Lu Yang's nurturing over this period, many times stronger than before.
Lu Yang wielded the bone sword and immediately clashed with the Japanese expert who had entered the half-step divine realm by burning his essence blood. After three rounds, the bone sword shattered the Japanese man's samurai sword. After five rounds, the bone sword sent the Japanese expert flying backward. After ten rounds, the bone sword shredded the martial arts grandmaster's chest, extinguishing his vital aura.
In just one minute, the Japanese expert, who had reached the half-step divine realm through a secret art, died under Lu Yang's bone sword.
Natsume Reiko, who was barely clinging to life, and the other martial arts minor grandmaster witnessed this and their hearts sank. They knew that today would be their annihilation; no one could defeat Lu Yang, and all of them had been killed by him.
However, Natsume Reiko and the other martial arts minor grandmaster showed great resolve and committed seppuku.
In less than half an hour, all ten powerful individuals had met their end at Lu Yang's hands. Of course, the two who committed seppuku did so because Lu Yang had sealed off their avenues of escape.
Seeing Lu Yang's terrifying prowess, even Duanmu, who had just pledged allegiance, was utterly shocked.
On their way to Lu Yang earlier, Duanmu had hesitated for a moment. If Lu Yang hadn't noticed Duanmu's inner turmoil and sensed the presence of strong individuals nearby, Duanmu might have concealed this matter. Perhaps out of instinctive fear of Lu Yang's might, Duanmu revealed everything about their plan to attack Lu Yang.
And now, it seemed that Duanmu's timely surrender had saved her life. Otherwise, she would have been killed by Lu Yang, just like everyone else.
"Duanmu, I know what you're thinking right now, but it doesn't matter. If you want to leave now, I won't stop you!"
Lu Yang, seeing through Duanmu's thoughts, said with a smile.
"Master, I have made up my mind to follow you from now on. Only by following a strong person like you can I have better development!"
"Even if I go back now, they won't let me off!"
Duanmu said to Lu Yang with utmost respect.
"Good, since you wish to follow me, let's go. I'll take you to Cloud Top Villa!"
Lu Yang said casually and led Duanmu back to Cloud Top Villa.
At this moment, Lu Wushuang and Shen Yiman had already returned. Their moods had calmed down considerably. Seeing Lu Yang bring in a Japanese woman, they both became vigilant.
"Japanese?"
"Why did you bring a Japanese woman here?"
Shen Yiman asked Lu Yang curiously.
"Her name is Duanmu. She has defected to me and is now one of my people!"
Lu Yang said with a slight smile.
"What?"
"You trust Japanese people? The people who came to kill us just now included Japanese. Mountains and rivers may change, but a person's nature is hard to alter!"
"I strongly suspect she has ulterior motives for approaching you!"
Shen Yiman continued.
"Haha, Yiman, you're overthinking. If it weren't for Duanmu earlier, I would have been surrounded by several Japanese experts. It was Duanmu who informed me of their scheme, which allowed me to turn the tables."
"Besides, we can't say all Japanese people are bad just because Japan invaded China before. There are good people too!"
Lu Yang explained with a smile.
"Forget it. If you don't listen to elders, you'll suffer. Just wait until this Japanese girl ruins you!"
Seeing Lu Yang like this, Shen Yiman said indignantly and returned to her room.
"I'll go check on Miss Shen!"
Lu Wushuang also seized the opportunity to slip away.
"They don't seem to welcome me? Perhaps I should leave!"
"I don't want to affect Master's impression in their hearts because of me!"
Duanmu said to Lu Yang, understandingly.
"It's alright, they are just uneasy about your nationality. It will be fine in a few days!"
Lu Yang smiled and didn't take the matter to heart. He arranged a room for Duanmu and then went to the living room to await Gullahhen de Li's arrival.
As expected, at 10:30, a luxurious Bentley stopped at the entrance of Cloud Top Villa. A plump middle-aged man stepped out of the car, followed by two people carrying large bags, heading towards Cloud Top Villa.
"Boss, the items are all here. See if you're satisfied!"
Gullahhen de Li said excitedly to Lu Yang as soon as he entered. The two behind him immediately opened the bags and placed all the items before Lu Yang.
"Ten top-grade jade stones, five amethyst stones, five obsidian stones, and the rest are auxiliary materials!"
Gullahhen de Li introduced to Lu Yang.
"Yes, very good. I am most reassured by your work!"
"Alright, put these away. Come with me to a place!"
Lu Yang smiled, picked up the five-colored divine stone, and got into Gullahhen de Li's car, heading towards Haitong Group.
At this moment, Lin Guoxiong was sitting in his office, waiting for Lu Yang's call. Half an hour later, the Bentley arrived at Haitong Group, and then, led by Lin Guoxiong, they went to a steel rolling mill in Jiangbei City. Lin Guoxiong had already arranged for this steel rolling mill to build a two-meter cylindrical steel furnace for Lu Yang to refine defensive armor.