The electricity on the copper rod wasn't magic, but Han Shaoqing's Qi.
The Overbearing Qi that came with the Overlord Halberd Technique was itself a lightning-based cultivation technique. Therefore, when practiced to a certain level, it would emit flashes of electricity when used, making it look imposing.
Others could also practice the Overbearing Qi, but without a lightning-attributed constitution, it would be difficult to achieve great success.
Han Shaoqing had taught the Overbearing Qi to Wu Shihhao and the others because he had no other techniques to teach. He didn't expect them to achieve anything significant, but it was still fine for strengthening their bodies and enhancing their physiques.
"Damn, why is there electricity on him?"
"Something doesn't seem right!"
A group of thugs who were charging forward felt a chill when they saw the flashing electricity and the domineering Han Shaoqing. Unfortunately, it was too late.
After charging for a second, Han Shaoqing unleashed his ultimate move.
First Move: Slaying Immortals, Destroying Souls!
Han Shaoqing released his left hand. The copper rod, taut like a drawn bow and crackling with electricity, shot out from his right side.
Instantly, a dazzling arc of electricity erupted with the copper rod, carving a brilliant crescent through the alleyway.
"Zzzt!"
The Overbearing Qi, infused with lightning, swept through the area. Dozens of black-clad men were flung into the air by the force, a scene remarkably similar to when Sing fought the Axe Gang in Kung Fu.
"Thud, thud..."
"Aah!!!"
The group was tossed into the air like ants, then treated to a freefall experience. The unlucky ones at the front died instantly. Those further back, struck by the remaining force, were less injured, and some might survive.
This was still because Han Shaoqing had held back, and the weapon he used was a copper rod. If he had used a trident, these people would have been wiped out with a single attack.
The copper rod spun around, returning to Han Shaoqing's hand under the pull of his Qi. The obstacles in front had been cleared, leaving only Old Yao, Fist Sha, and Ma Kun still standing.
The gangsters in the back, preparing to rush forward and hack at him, were all intimidated by this attack, and they hastily stopped, not daring to take another step forward.
Was this something a human could even do?
Although they had heard of a good rod clearing a large area, it wasn't supposed to be like this.
One swing of the rod felt like mowing the lawn.
Self-preservation was human nature, and the gangsters' lives were also lives. Who would be willing to just have their heads taken like this?
Everyone looked at each other, not daring to act rashly, and their feet unconsciously retreated.
Han Shaoqing glanced back at the others. "Don't go! In this situation, you need to run! Come on, run!"
"Gulp~"
Many people swallowed hard. Hearing Han Shaoqing's words, their psychological defenses crumbled instantly. When the first gangster dropped his knife and fled, the rest followed suit, abandoning their weapons and running for their lives.
"You bastards! Brother Kun treats you so well, and now you're running away? No loyalty!"
"Let's fight him!"
There were still a few with some guts. They didn't run with the crowd but instead charged towards Han Shaoqing.
"That's the spirit."
Han Shaoqing praised them, swinging his Copper Rod like a wheel, easily knocking several of them away.
Old Yao gripped his Ninja Fork tightly, his expression grave: "This guy is strong. Perhaps even the Fire Cloud Evil God isn't his match!"
"Impossible. The Evil God is the strongest."
Fist Sha, seemingly a die-hard fan of the Fire Cloud Evil God, seized an opportunity, even though he knew he was outmatched, and threw a punch towards Han Shaoqing.
"Overestimating yourself."
Han Shaoqing swung the Copper Rod down with one hand, the tip slicing through the air like a mountain-splitting axe, cleaving down towards him.
The air vibrated violently, like water.
Fist Sha crossed his arms, raising them to defend, intending to withstand the blow.
But he had overestimated his strength. The moment the Copper Rod made contact with his arms, Fist Sha's arm guards shattered like porcelain. Following that, his arms and skull were also destroyed.
One strike, and the upper half of Fist Sha's body was smashed into the ground. His legs twitched, and then he was still.
"Whoosh~"
Han Shaoqing twirled the copper rod, creating a gust of wind. The blood and brains on the rod were flung away. Some white matter landed near Old Yao's eye, and the cold touch made Old Yao shiver.
"I'll fight you to the death!"
Old Yao roared, bolstering his courage. With the determination to die, he spun his ninja forks and thrust them towards Han Shaoqing's kidneys.
"Bang!"
A gunshot rang out. Old Yao was shot in the back of the head and fell straight to the ground.
The one who fired the shot was Ma Kun, who was behind Old Yao. After killing Old Yao, Ma Kun looked at Han Shaoqing and said sincerely, "The attack on Wu Shihhao and the ambush here were all arranged by the Fire Cloud Evil God. Actually, we in Yi An don't want to..."
Before Ma Kun could finish speaking, Han Shaoqing flashed forward, knocking the pistol from Ma Kun's hand with a swing of his copper rod, then pressed the rod against Ma Kun's chest, shoving him diagonally against the wall.
"You hurt my brother, set up an ambush, and you think turning your coat at the last minute and killing someone will just make everything okay?"
"Cough, cough~"
With the copper rod pressing against his ribs, Ma Kun was suspended in mid-air, feeling pain in his chest and struggling to breathe. His legs kicked wildly as he tried to speak, but he involuntarily coughed up a mouthful of blood.
If Han Shaoqing exerted a little more force, the copper rod could pierce through Ma Kun's chest.
"Don't kill my daddy."
At this moment, a young girl ran out from a distance.
"Xiaoling, don't go over there."
The little girl was being chased by a seven or eight-year-old boy, who grabbed her as she ran.
"Your daughter? She's quite cute."
Han Shaoqing glanced at the little girl and the boy, and casually remarked.
"D-don't hurt my… daughter! She… she's innocent…"
Ma Kun was very agitated when he saw his daughter, desperately squeezing out a sentence from his throat.
Innocent?
Han Shaoqing just smiled.
These gangsters, when they kill an entire family, they do it cleanly and decisively, as if they want to chop up the ancestors of the victims for eighteen generations. They never consider whether other people's children or parents are innocent!
Once things hit the fan, they always claimed their kids were innocent. Talk about a notorious double standard.
However, Han Shaoqing didn't actually intend to kill Ma Kun. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered talking and would have just knocked him out with a single strike.
When he saw the little boy and girl, Han Shaoqing had already guessed their identities.
The little girl was Ma Kun's daughter, Ma Xiaoling, and the little boy was likely Wang Xiaolong, whom Ma Kun had adopted.
Judging by the ages of Ma Kun, Ma Xiaoling, and Wang Xiaolong, the plot of Dragon Tiger Gate hadn't officially begun yet.
Han Shaoqing glanced at Wang Xiaolong, who had a flowing fringe, and said, "Kids, don't watch. Turn your heads."
Hearing Han Shaoqing's words, the precocious Wang Xiaolong realized something and pulled Ma Xiaoling around, covering her ears.
Han Shaoqing loosened his grip on the Copper Rod, then swung it, breaking one of Ma Kun's arms.
"Ah~"
The broken arm caused Ma Kun to howl on the ground, cold sweat pouring down his head. He felt a sliver of relief in his heart.
Han Shaoqing looked down at Ma Kun. "You have one day to bring the people from Yi An to join the Chaoshan Gang. You go and beg for forgiveness from Ah Hao. If he doesn't forgive you, then you take your own life, so you don't drag your family down."
"Yes… I understand, I understand!"
Ma Kun endured the pain, nodding repeatedly. Although he lost an arm, at least he had temporarily saved his life.
Han Shaoqing walked a few steps, then turned and asked, "By the way, where is the Luocha Sect?"
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