"Is this for real?" Zhao Yuanchao narrowed his eyes as the opponent made a move. The illusion of the Great Buddha behind him became even more vivid.
If they were to truly fight, Zhao Yuanchao wouldn't stand a chance if this person summoned a deity. However, based on the aura, this person seemed to be using his own power rather than summoning.
What was there to worry about then?
With a wave of his hand, all four arms of the Great Buddha extended forward simultaneously.
The mere shadow that had just begun to materialize was shattered by Zhao Yuanchao.
Even though he couldn't reach the Divine Realm, and even though he wasn't technically a member of the Shaolin Temple of Songshan anymore, decades ago, he had been one of Shaolin's most gifted disciples. He and his senior disciple brother were hailed as the two most promising individuals to ever reach the Divine Realm.
The difference was, he descended the mountain to uphold justice, help the weak, and protect Dragon Country, while his senior disciple brother remained on the mountain to continue the lineage.
Back then, his senior disciple brother had also wanted to come down, but he had stopped him.
Shaolin needed its lineage preserved; he took a group of skilled fighters with him, and left another group on the mountain.
At that time, he was the strongest of them all. Dongfang Bai and Beitang Li combined were no match for him alone.
It was only after all these years, and the fact that they hadn't qualified to enter the Divine Realm, that their abilities had caught up.
One must understand, he not only possessed the inheritance of Shaolin, but also the inheritance of that Mr. Lin!
While he hadn't fully comprehended it, it was more than enough for him to be the foremost individual beneath the Divine Realm!
The shadow shattered. The bishop, holding his cross, frowned. He said nothing this time, merely observing Zhao Yuanchao and the vanished Great Buddha with vigilance.
After some deliberation, the man disappeared.
He entered this place silently, and he left just as quietly.
Seeing the man depart, Zhao Yuanchao frowned. He couldn't track this man's arrival or departure. This maneuver was likely not purely a result of his own strength.
"Thank you."
Ying lowered her head, fiddling with her clothes, not daring to meet Zhao Yuanchao's eyes.
"You work for Lin Xiao, so I will guarantee your safety," Zhao Yuanchao glanced at the two women. "This person probably won't come again. Rest well."
With that, Zhao Yuanchao left.
The two women in the room exchanged glances.
This was their first time witnessing the power of the world's strongest individuals.
...
Lin Xiao and the other two arrived at their hotel and met up with Zhao Yuanchao.
"That priest actually found them?"
Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow. He had confirmed at the time that no one else was around, yet Ying and Jin had still been targeted.
"That priest is rather peculiar," Zhao Yuanchao recalled and said, "His comings and goings didn't seem like those of a normal human, as if he appeared out of thin air and vanished just as mysteriously..."
"But I've had people watching him now. I won't allow him to cause trouble in Dragon Country."
"How about I go watch him?"
Lin Xiao volunteered, feeling quite curious. He hadn't encountered this priest before, and now he was eager to discover what was so special about him.
"No need."
Zhuge Lan spoke at this moment. "I've made arrangements at the place where they are staying. Once they are inside, they will definitely not come out again tonight."
"Why?"
"How can they come out if they are asleep?"