Qin Hao clenched his fists and looked at the eldest yi brother as he flew away, his expression calm.
The Second Yi Brother was the first to react. He rushed in front of Qin Hao and began cursing:
“You good-for-nothing, how dare you hit my big brother!”
Immediately afterward, he raised his fist and swung it at him.
Qin Hao did not even glance at the Second Yi Brother. With a casual wave of his hand, as fast as a bolt of lightning, he repeated his previous move and sent the Second Yi Brother flying with a slap.
The remaining Third Yi Brother was an honest man. Seeing his big brother and Second Brother sent flying one after another, he immediately ran to their side and even issued Qin Hao a harsh threat.
“Qin Hao, just wait! The three of us can use a combined strike strong enough to rival the eighth layer of qi refinement. Just wait for your death!”
Qin Hao rubbed his head and lamented inwardly, Are all the heavenly demon sect disciples this foolish? If you know a combined strike, why announce it and let me know?
Perhaps they were merely an exception.
The crowd was no longer as noisy as before. Every Heavenly Demon Sect Disciple became extremely quiet.
They never would have dreamed that Zhang San, who had originally been only at the fifth layer of qi refinement and had always acted timidly, would launch such powerful attacks today, knocking down one person with every punch.
These were the yi family’s three brothers!
They were practically overlords among the heavenly demon sect outer disciples.
Heavens, the situation was about to change!
“The yi family’s three brothers are powerful because of their combined strike technique. Once they use it, Zhang San may not be their match!”
“They still have to be able to use it.”
“Now, as long as Zhang San steps forward and takes control of the yi family’s three brothers, that so-called combined strike technique will be nothing but a joke.”
“The yi family’s three brothers were simply too careless.”
“Who could have known Zhang San would suddenly become this strong!”
Everyone present focused their gazes on Qin Hao.
They were all waiting expectantly for Qin Hao’s next move.
Would he beat the yi family’s three brothers senseless?
Or would he turn around and leave in style?
“You three, use your combined strike technique and let me see it. Otherwise, I’ll press you into the ground and rub you into the dirt.”
Qin Hao remained where he was and shouted at the yi family’s three brothers with imposing dominance.
Qin Hao’s original intention was merely to see the combined strike technique.
However, the surrounding heavenly demon sect disciples did not see it that way.
“Zhang San is trying to destroy them both physically and mentally!”
“Today, no matter whether the yi family’s three brothers use their combined strike technique or not, they have suffered a genuine defeat!”
“That move is truly vicious!”
Every remark praised how brilliant Qin Hao’s action was, leaving even Qin Hao somewhat baffled. I simply wanted to see the combined strike technique.
At this moment, some heavenly demon sect disciples failed to understand. Naturally, they asked when they did not know, and one of them said:
“What exactly is so brilliant about this? Not pursuing them while holding the advantage—isn’t that just asking to be beaten?”
“That is not quite right.” At this moment, a shifty-eyed heavenly demon sect outer disciple stepped forward and said calmly, “You simply do not understand. Zhang San’s action appears to be helping his enemy, making him look like a fool!”
Was this not exactly the behavior of a fool?
A large portion of the heavenly demon sect disciples thought so inwardly.
“In reality, it contains profound meaning!”
“First, it is meant to weaken the yi family’s three brothers’ spirit. Think about it: I have already defeated you, so I do not fear you. I am even letting you use your combined strike technique. Under these circumstances, when the yi family’s three brothers use it, they will certainly have reservations and will no longer be as fierce as before.”
“Second, it demonstrates his magnanimity, letting everyone know that Zhang San is an upright gentleman. He is taking the initiative to let the three of them use their combined strike technique against him. That way, even if he loses, outsiders will say that the yi family’s three brothers used their numbers to bully the weaker side and disregarded the rules. In that case, the yi family’s three brothers’ reputation will be ruined.”
“Third, everyone already knows that one, so I will not say more.”
The shifty-eyed Heavenly Demon Sect Disciple revealed a meaningful smile and turned to return to the crowd. At that moment, someone called out to stop him:
“How do we already know? Explain!”
“Is that not obvious? Zhang San dares to let the yi family’s three brothers use their combined strike technique because he naturally has confidence that he can break it. Otherwise, why would he perform such a foolish act?”
After saying this, the shifty-eyed Heavenly Demon Sect Disciple disappeared.
Everyone’s expressions as they looked at Qin Hao changed again and again.
The more they savored what that disciple had said, the more reasonable it seemed!
That was right. Zhang San must have encountered some great opportunity, causing his strength to soar. He no longer feared the yi family’s three brothers; otherwise, he could never have performed such a foolish act!
Perhaps Zhang San had deliberately chosen the yi family’s three brothers to establish his authority today!
This Zhang San was deep and unfathomable, with immeasurable strength. He absolutely could not be provoked!
The yi family’s three brothers were also stunned. They had originally been prepared to use their combined strike technique.
After hearing that disciple’s analysis, however, they became hesitant.
They could not make up their minds. Should they fight or not?
“Big brother, do you think Zhang San deliberately chose us to establish his authority?”
“He must still remember his grudge from before and want revenge!”
The Second Yi Brother and the Third Yi Brother both wore worried expressions.
Who could have known that Zhang San would change so drastically!
It had only been a few days!
The eldest yi brother gritted his teeth. If they used their combined strike technique today and were still defeated by Qin Hao, they would truly be disgraced!
Even if they won, they would still be disgraced!
In any case, as long as they used their combined strike technique today, they would be the ones to suffer!
However, if they fled without fighting, the yi family’s three brothers would lose their former reputation.
“This Zhang San is truly ruthless. He has calculated everything!”
The eldest yi brother felt like a mute eating bitter herbs—he had grievances he could not voice!
“Hmph, Zhang San, you win. Today, the three of us have fallen into your hands!”
After glaring fiercely at Qin Hao, the eldest yi brother led his brothers away.
Once the yi family’s three brothers left, the others found it uninteresting and dispersed one after another.
However, after this incident, Zhang San’s reputation soared among the heavenly demon sect outer disciples!
He even gained the title of Scheming Young Lord, Crouching Dragon Zhang San!
Who knew what Qin Hao would think after hearing that?
After the yi family’s three brothers left, no one caused Qin Hao any trouble. After asking a few questions, Qin Hao learned who Zhang San wanted to curry favor with!
It was the Heavenly Demon Sect Inner Sect eldest senior sister, Qin Mengya!
This woman was said to possess beauty capable of causing fish to sink and birds to fall, and of eclipsing the moon and shaming flowers. She was said to be the reincarnation of the Legendary Nine Nether Demoness. A single glance was enough to make one fall hopelessly in love, after which no other beauty in the world could compare!
Qin Hao did not know whether it was true or false.
After all, no one had ever seen Qin Mengya’s true face. Under normal circumstances, Qin Mengya always covered her face with a veil, making her features impossible to see clearly.
However, Qin Hao did obtain one useful piece of information: Qin Mengya possessed one of the Seven Sacred Physiques, the Primordial Nether Sacred Physique.
“It looks like I will have to find an opportunity to obtain some of Qin Mengya’s blood.”
Qin Hao remembered very clearly that if he wanted to make up for the physical deficiencies of the Corpse Clan, he had to collect the blood of the Seven Sacred Physiques.