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Chapter 670: Jin Banhua Confronts Shui Yin Ji
Chapter 670: Jin Banhua Confronts Shui Yin Ji
Jin Banhua was surprised, but the surrounding crowd was even more shocked.
Shui Mu Yin Ji was a renowned martial arts master, and the Divine Water Palace was a sacred martial arts sanctuary known throughout the land.
Li Yuhan and Liu Wu Mei had gathered a group of famous martial arts experts, capable of stopping a child's midnight cries, to dare and besiege Chu Liuxiang. Yet, even they couldn't enter the Divine Water Palace to seek medicine, which shows the extent of their power.
Chu Liuxiang had just admitted that he couldn't defeat Yin Ji.
The black-clad figure's sword techniques, though not as renowned as Li Guanyu's, still couldn't withstand Yin Ji's thirty strikes.
But this person, Jin Banhua, fought for a full hundred strikes and still didn't fall behind.
Where did this deity come from?
Who was his master?
"Feilong Great Nine Techniques, Liangyi Divine Sword, Qingfeng Thirteen Techniques, Huifeng Dancing Willow Sword, Liu Xu Sword Technique, Tiancan Thirteen Techniques, and many more top-notch sword techniques I can't even recognize," Li Hongxiao muttered, "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought I was dreaming."
Li Yuhang's eyes widened, "Brother Jin's sword techniques are that high?"
"Not just his sword techniques. Even if Bashi Gu Dao Ren were reborn and Huashan's founding master revived, they might still not be a match for Yin Ji. What truly kept him from falling behind was his internal energy and palm techniques, which were on par with Yin Ji's," Liu Wu Mei said seriously.
Qu Wu Rong looked for a moment, then sighed, "Her techniques are intricate and unparalleled, but compared to Jin Banhua's palm techniques, they still fall short."
Yi Dian Hong's face twisted, "His most formidable martial arts are his palm techniques, not his sword techniques?"
Hei Zhenzhu shook his head, "Did you forget that Heavenly Flying Immortal move just now?"
Song Tian'er was dumbfounded, "He's so incredible!"
Only Chu Liuxiang, with a sparkle in his eyes, was visibly excited. It was as if a new world had just opened before him, and he realized that there were such powerful people in the world.
At this moment, he no longer considered how he managed to steal the White jade beauty from Jin Banhua. Instead, he was entirely immersed in the battle.
Compared to the awe of Jin Banhua's group, the Divine Water Palace disciples were almost shaken to their core.
In their minds, no matter how formidable the opponent, Yin Ji would almost always take them down in three strikes. Even the renowned swordsmen just now fell behind after just one exchange.
To see someone who could exchange a hundred strikes with Yin Ji without falling behind was something they had never seen or heard of.
Gong Nanyan stood at the forefront of the Divine Water Palace disciples, her eyes filled with worry, her fists clenched, as if she wanted to rush in and help but couldn't intervene.
"Palace Master, you just said that if I could withstand your hundred strikes, you would let us leave," Jin Banhua reminded.
"Let you leave, not them," Yin Ji coldly snorted, "If they want to leave, they must also withstand my hundred strikes."
Jin Banhua gasped, "Making them withstand your hundred strikes, wouldn't that be a death sentence?"
"Invading the Divine Water Palace is a death sentence," Yin Ji said indifferently.
"Then how about this: I'll take their place," Jin Banhua raised an eyebrow, "There are seven people who came with me, plus the three you previously captured. How about I withstand your thousand strikes?"
"Rogue!" Yin Ji couldn't help but explode in anger, bellowing fiercely, "Take the strike!"
Jin Banhua held his sword in his right hand and continuously deflected with his left, using the technique of Huahua Jieyu to deflect Yin Ji's palm strikes layer by layer.
With Jin Banhua's current martial arts, if facing an ordinary person, a slight deflection would be enough to make them turn their own attack against themselves, leading to self-inflicted death.
But Shui Mu Yin Ji was different. Her internal energy was a cohesive whole, like a wave pushing the one before it. Jin Banhua could deflect her force, but it was already extremely rare.
However, it was equally difficult for Yin Ji to trap Jin Banhua with her powerful internal energy and palm techniques.
Yin Ji stared coldly at Jin Banhua, already guessing her opponent's intentions. She was a highly talented, unparalleled martial artist with extensive experience. Though she had never seen the Mingyu Technique or the Jade Flower Hand before, after a hundred exchanges, she knew the power of these techniques all too well. She had even discerned Jin Banhua's greatest strength: her endurance.
In truth, Yin Ji's endurance was also formidable. Her martial arts were honed in water, which is known for its continuous flow and unceasing nature. Her internal energy mirrored this, flowing continuously and efficiently, making her palm strikes seem powerful and relentless. She could recover quickly and sustain a prolonged battle.
However, it still couldn't compare to the almost supernatural power of the Mingyu Technique. If Yin Ji couldn't defeat Jin Banhua before her internal energy waned, the longer the fight dragged on, the lower her chances of victory.
When she saw Jin Banhua effortlessly change direction mid-air, Yin Ji was secretly alarmed. She hadn't expected Jin Banhua's lightness skill to be so advanced, making it difficult to entangle her with her own movements.
Boom!
Swish!
The clash of their palm strikes and the sharp whistling of swords filled the air, sending waves from the lake into the sky, turning the valley into a continuous rainstorm.
"Isn't it said that Palace Mistress always commands respect? Yet, on our first meeting, you seem eager to kill me. Could it be that my words resonated with you in some way?" Jin Banhua suddenly asked.
Yin Ji's eyes flashed with cold fury.
"From the way that young lady, Gong Nanyan, looks at you, and the way you look at her, it seems there's a complex and conflicting emotion there. Has she done something to wrong you?" Jin Banhua raised an eyebrow.
Yin Ji's anger boiled.
"Palace Mistress, there's no need to be angry. In ancient times, same-sex relationships were considered refined. Empress Wu Zetian ruled with dignity, proving that women can be just as capable as men. Your reputation is unmatched, and your preferences should only make men ashamed and women admire you, for no man in this world can match you."
Yin Ji's eyes flickered with surprise.
"From your relationship with that young lady and your anger towards me, it seems you once had a lover who treated you poorly, causing you emotional pain. Yet, you still love her and can't bring yourself to hurt her."
Jin Banhua continued, "Then, you and Lady Gong developed a relationship, but she loves you, while you can't forget your past. Out of jealousy, did she do something to harm your former lover?"
Yin Ji's eyes widened in shock.
"Palace Mistress, your martial prowess is unmatched, and I hold you in the highest regard. I have two pieces of advice for you," Jin Banhua said with a smile.
Yin Ji's gaze sharpened. "Speak!"
At this point, they had been battling intensely, and the others were at least ten paces away. The roaring palm strikes and slicing sword winds ensured that no one could overhear their conversation.
"First, given your status in the martial world, whether you love a man or a woman is no longer something you need to care about. Whatever they say is just envy.
Second, instead of being trapped in the past, let time heal everything. Choosing someone who loves you over someone you love will undoubtedly bring you more peace and happiness."
Jin Banhua smiled gently. "Palace Mistress, as the ancients say, it's better to cherish the person in front of you."
Yin Ji's pupils constricted in surprise.
(End of Chapter)
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