Since the matter had come to this, Duan Liang had no other choice and could only force himself to continue his pretense.
"Fellow Daoists, I, this Daoist, am benevolent and do not wish to engage in large-scale conflict with others. However, if you press me, do not blame me for being ruthless."
"You must understand that our strengths are comparable. Large-scale conflict would only result in mutual destruction. To avoid harming our harmony, I believe it would be better for us to sit down and talk."
As Duan Liang spoke, he waved his hand, and three chairs shot towards the three elders of the Ye family.
As a result, the elder with long eyebrows' eyes narrowed, and the three chairs exploded with a bang.
"There's no need to talk. You know that the three of us have similar strengths. If three of us fight one, it will be a sure victory."
"Today, anyone who trespasses upon my Ye family will have their cultivation crippled and their spirit broken!"
As the elder with long eyebrows finished speaking, the other two elders also made preparations to fight.
"Hmph, you still want to gang up on me? Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"
"Come on, let me, this Daoist, experience your esteemed skills!"
Duan Liang extended a hand. Since polite persuasion had failed, he could only confront them head-on.
However, before making a move, Duan Liang did not forget to transmit his voice to Lin Feng: "Kid, I'm fighting for you, so don't you dare deceive me or you'll be struck by lightning!"
As he transmitted his voice, the three elders of the Ye family had already made their move.
The three elders transformed into three streaks of white light and rushed towards Duan Liang.
Duan Liang knew that this battle was no trivial matter. He dodged and moved to an open space outside the house, engaging in close combat with the three of them.
True qi splashed everywhere during their fight. The courtyard was like a scene of collapsing mountains and cracking earth, filled with smoke and dust, making it impossible to see their fighting clearly.
The Ye family members stood at the entrance, watching silently. This was the first time they had witnessed a battle between such high-level cultivators, and everyone was extremely excited.
Even Ye Lingtian observed with the attitude of learning.
Lin Feng was also curious whether Duan Liang could fight three opponents by himself.
After all, this was a duel between Nascent Soul stage experts, and their strengths were comparable.
Logically speaking, Duan Liang alone would not be a match for the combined might of three people.
However, this old Daoist had too many secrets. If pushed to the extreme, the outcome was still uncertain.
Based on Lin Feng's understanding of Duan Liang, this old Daoist would never engage in a losing business. Since he dared to make a move, he must have some confidence.
Soon, the smoke and dust dispersed, and everyone gradually saw the figures of Duan Liang and the three elders of the Ye family.
At this moment, Duan Liang was panting, and the three elders of the Ye family also appeared slightly fatigued.
After a period of close combat, much to the surprise of the Ye family members, Duan Liang did not die at the hands of the three elders.
This showed that Duan Liang's strength was indeed not to be underestimated.
Being able to fight the three elders of the Ye family to this extent, Duan Liang was truly formidable.
"Go!"
At this moment, the elder with long eyebrows opened his palm and scattered a handful of yellow sand.
The other two elders formed hand seals, and to everyone's disbelief, the yellow sand began to condense slowly.
Then, the yellow sand condensed into a soldier holding a spear.
"Scattering sand into soldiers?"
Lin Feng frowned. This was the first time he had seen such a miraculous technique.
The experts of the Nascent Soul stage were indeed well-deserved of their reputation, as they could fight with just a handful of yellow sand.
As soon as the soldier formed from yellow sand appeared, it wielded its spear and engaged Duan Liang in battle.
Duan Liang struck the soldier with a palm, and a hole appeared in the yellow sand, but in an instant, the yellow sand began to fill the soldier's wound again. External forces could not destroy it.
Most terrifyingly, the combat power of this sand soldier was not ordinary.
Its speed was extremely fast, and its strength was terrifyingly great.
The spear formed from yellow sand in its hand, when smashed onto the ground, created a large pit.
If it were to strike a person, it would be unbearable for anyone.
What's more, this sand soldier was immortal and indestructible. Even if it wasn't killed, it would be exhausted to death.
Duan Liang was constantly entangled by the sand soldier in close combat, and he felt very stifled.
The three elders of the Ye family also taunted him from time to time: "Fellow Daoist, you can't even deal with a sand soldier, yet you dare to cause trouble at my Ye family. Do you really think my Ye family has no one?"
Upon hearing this, the Ye family members also sneered.
In their eyes, the outcome of this battle was already decided. No matter how powerful Duan Liang was, he could not be a match for the three ancestors of the Ye family.
"Noisy! You're forcing me to use something powerful. Then I shall grant your wish!"
Duan Liang could no longer tolerate it. He took out a rusty bronze mirror from his embrace.
He chanted a spell, and the dilapidated bronze mirror instantly emitted a dazzling light, like a small sun. The scorching beams of light made it impossible for people to open their eyes.
"Break!"
Duan Liang roared, and the dazzling beam of light shot towards the body of the sand soldier.
The sand soldier, illuminated by the scorching beam of light, instantly emitted billowing white smoke from its indestructible body.
The beam of light was too hot, and the extremely high temperature even charred the yellow sand.
"Destroy!"
Seeing that the time was ripe, Duan Liang casually flicked a stream of qi. The qi blade slashed at the sand soldier's body. The solidified soldier, already hardened by the high temperature, instantly shattered like broken cement, crashing to the ground.
After dealing with the sand soldier, Duan Liang raised the bronze mirror high, and the scorching beam of light quickly shot towards the three elders of the Ye family.
The three elders, sensing that the situation was dire, immediately circulated their true qi to resist.
Unfortunately, this bronze mirror was too extraordinary, and the beam of light it emitted was even more irresistible.
The true qi of the three elders could not block it. The beam of light shone on their hands, and their dry palms emitted sizzling sounds, as if they were being roasted to the point of oozing oil.
"Ah!"
The three elders cried out in pain. They did not dare to resist head-on and quickly dodged.
How could Duan Liang let them go so easily? He held the bronze mirror and pursued them relentlessly.
Wherever the beam of light from the bronze mirror passed, the walls were pierced, and large trees were instantly turned into charcoal.
A Ye family disciple, accidentally illuminated by the beam of light, screamed and turned into a wisp of green smoke.
This terrifying sight immediately frightened many people, and they all dared not get close to watch the excitement. They all retreated into their houses.
"What kind of magical artifact is this? How is it so powerful?"
Ye Lingtian's expression was grave, and he also felt the terror of the bronze mirror.
A magical artifact with such extreme destructive power was definitely not ordinary.
The three elders of the Ye family also showed a hint of apprehension. Their palms were ulcerated by the mirror's light.
It was known that after cultivating to their realm, their bodies were already as tough as iron and bone.
Yet, this mirror could even injure them, which demonstrated its power.
"What a good item! This stinky Daoist truly has deep pockets!"
Lin Feng sighed inwardly.
"I know, could this be the legendary Yin-Yang Bone-Illuminating Mirror?"
The elder with long eyebrows vaguely thought of something.
"Yin-Yang Bone-Illuminating Mirror? Wasn't this mirror the personal magical artifact of Heavenly Cripple Daoist? But Heavenly Cripple Daoist has been dead for decades, and the mirror was buried with him?"
Another elder of the Ye family whispered.
"It must be. The Yin-Yang Bone-Illuminating Mirror is a top-grade Xuan-tier magical artifact. One side is for Yang, which can burn all things, and the other side is for Yin, which can freeze everything."
The elder with long eyebrows said solemnly.
From their conversation, Lin Feng could feel the extraordinary nature of this mirror.
Magical artifacts were divided into four tiers: Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Yellow. Magical artifacts were rare enough in themselves, and now Duan Liang had produced a top-grade Xuan-tier magical artifact, which was truly a generous display.
Moreover, according to the elder with long eyebrows, the Yin-Yang Bone-Illuminating Mirror had long been buried with Heavenly Cripple Daoist.
This meant that Duan Liang, that stinky Daoist, had dug up Heavenly Cripple Daoist's grave, otherwise how would the mirror have fallen into his hands?
As expected of Duan Liang, he could even commit the heinous act of digging up graves. There was no one like him!
Duan Liang also spoke at this time: "That's right, you do have some knowledge. Since you know it's the Yin-Yang Bone-Illuminating Mirror, then taste the power of its Yin side!"
Saying that, Duan Liang turned the back of the mirror towards the three elders of the Ye family.
The back of the mirror glinted with cold light, emitting a beam of cold light that shone upon the three of them. They were immediately frozen, becoming three ice sculptures.
Fortunately, the three elders of the Ye family had already taken precautions and assumed a posture to break the ice before being frozen.
Therefore, after being frozen for only a few seconds, they forcefully pushed their arms and broke through the ice layer.