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Chapter 697: Xue Xiaoren Wants Jin Banhua to Take the Fall
Chapter 697: Xue Xiaoren Wants Jin Banhua to Take the Fall
Jellyfish Yin Ji was not only profound in her internal cultivation, but her light body skills were also no less impressive.
In the original novel, whether it was her previous serene posture atop a column of water, steady as Mount Tai, or her later underwater battle with Chu Liuxiang, which left Gong Nanyan unable to discern her figure, all demonstrated her exceptional abilities.
So, for the black-cloaked man to think he could wear down her internal energy with his agility and then find an opportunity to win was truly a delusional.
Because in order to dodge Yin Ji's palm power, his own consumption would undoubtedly be significant.
Of course, it was also challenging for Yin Ji to defeat the black-cloaked man within a few moves.
Previously, when she knocked out Hu Tiehua and the other two with a single move, it was more of a clever trick.
At that time, sitting atop the water column, she allowed Hu Tiehua and the other two to attack together. As long as they could knock her off the column, she would let them leave. Then, by luring them to attack in the air with no room to dodge, she used her profound internal energy to manipulate the already turbulent water current, defeating them with a single move.
But now, facing Xue Xiaoren, who was equally unmatched in light body skills and sword techniques, Yin Ji could steadily crush his space for movement, winning effortlessly and casually. However, she had no means to achieve a quick victory.
This was similar to her martial arts, which originated from water—dripping water wears away the stone, accumulating a mighty torrent, all relying on a grand and imposing manner to prevail.
Such martial arts also had the fewest flaws.
In the original novel, if it weren't for Yin Ji's need to breathe, which allowed Chu Liuxiang to catch her off guard, if they had fought to the very end, even the underwater invincible Chu Liuxiang might not have been able to defeat her.
...
On the battlefield, Yin Ji's white robe fluttered gracefully, her tall figure exuded power as she unleashed her formidable palm techniques.
The black-cloaked man was thin and tall, his swordplay evasive and flickering as he dodged the black silhouette. His sword techniques were bizarre, fierce, and merciless.
Perhaps most of the martial artists in the world would struggle to evade his sword for three to five moves, but when facing Yin Ji, he found himself at a disadvantage within ten moves.
Jin Banhua spoke to Yan Dianhong, "You said his swordplay is unmatched in the world? I don't think it's that impressive."
Yan Dianhong clenched her teeth and said, "That's Jellyfish Yin Ji!"
Xue Yi Ren was known as the number one swordsman in the world, but his secret room was filled with blood-stained garments from his past battles.
Jellyfish Yin Ji didn't hold the title of number one, yet the Divine Water Palace had not faced an intruder daring enough for over twenty years.
The two had never crossed paths, so there was no conclusion as to who was stronger, but it was evident which one the martial world held in higher esteem.
Li Yuhuan stared at the battlefield, muttering, "Such exquisite swordplay..."
Coming from Green Possession Manor, he naturally paid more attention to sword techniques. In his eyes, even under Yin Ji's suppression, the black-cloaked man still managed to display his swordplay to its fullest potential.
Simple, efficient, swift, fierce, sharp, and bizarre.
Logically, such bizarre swordplay should prioritize unpredictability, so the transitions between moves should not be particularly smooth.
However, the black-cloaked man's swordplay was both dense and continuous, giving off a majestic feel. Even under the pressure of Yin Ji's palm wind, there was not a hint of sluggishness, leaving the onlookers in awe.
"If he wasn't facing Jellyfish Yin Ji, who else in the world could defeat him?" Qu Wurong exclaimed, "I feel even my master might not win against him."
Everyone's gaze naturally turned to Jin Banhua.
As a swordsman who had defeated Shi Guan Yin, she was qualified to evaluate the black-cloaked man's swordplay.
"What are you looking at me for?" Jin Banhua snapped, "His swordplay seems to combine two sword paths, complementing each other's strengths. But it's more of a yin and yang combination, not yin generating yang. So, there's sword aura but no sword intent. Without a greater opportunity, this is his limit."
Everyone took a deep breath, but their clear eyes showed they didn't fully understand.
But Chu Liuxiang understood, and his gaze towards Jin Banhua was filled with admiration. Finally, he believed what Hu Tiehua had said, that Jin Banhua's Returning Wind Dancing Willow Sword and Clear Wind Thirteen Movements were no less than those of Bashan Gu Daoren and Huashan Zushi.
With such insight, it proved that he was a martial arts prodigy, just like himself!
Then, he saw Jin Banhua patting Yan Dianhong's shoulder, proudly saying, "I almost fell for your bluff. This guy's sword skills are not even close to being my match!"
"If he wasn't the Divine Water Palace Lord's prey, I'd show you what it means to be the pinnacle of North-South martial arts, what it means to be a top expert, and what it means to have peerless sword skills!" Jin Banhua declared loudly.
His voice wasn't soft, and not only did Hei Zhenzhuang and the others hear it, but even some of the Divine Water Palace disciples watching the battle nearby turned to look at Jin Banhua with disdain in their eyes.
If not for Yin Ji's deep-rooted authority, they would have called out for this big-talking guy to go and try himself.
Of course, if they had stopped the fight, the black-cloaked man would have been delighted.
Compared to the beginning of the fight, his movements were now sluggish, and his sword skills were not as sharp as before. He felt surrounded by layer upon layer of water-like pressure.
Although it wasn't an iron wall, it was dense and continuous, and Yin Ji's palm wind drew it in, gradually compressing towards him.
The black-cloaked man wanted to retreat, but Yin Ji's lightness skill was no weaker than his, and she had already entangled him, preventing him from escaping the battlefield.
His lifeless eyes began to fill with blood, and his long sword slashed, each strike aimed at Yin Ji's vital points.
Yin Ji advanced step by step, casually waving her palm, easily deflecting the black-cloaked man's long sword.
The black-cloaked man quickly retreated, but he was still imprinted on the chest by Yin Ji's palm.
"Pfft!"
The black-cloaked man spewed blood, staggered back, and fell not far in front of Jin Banhua and the others.
When the black-cloaked man began to lose, the black-cloaked assassins' faces turned pale, and now, seeing him defeated, they were drenched in cold sweat, trembling, and their eyes revealed endless fear and a sense of hopelessness after the collapse of their faith.
The black-cloaked man panted heavily, his long robe soaked in sweat.
Yin Ji still maintained a detached demeanor, and although her chest rose slightly, she remained calm and composed.
"Intruding into the Divine Water Palace, you deserve to die," Yin Ji said.
"I know," the black-cloaked man took a deep breath and straightened his body, "I only have one request."
"Speak," Yin Ji said.
"Don't remove my mask," the black-cloaked man said.
Yin Ji looked deeply into the black-cloaked man's eyes and nodded, "Okay, I promise you."
"Thank you," the black-cloaked man breathed a sigh of relief, "There's one more thing."
Yin Ji frowned, "What else?"
"Kill a cunning villain!" the black-cloaked man shouted.
The next moment, the black-cloaked man temporarily suppressed his injuries, regulated his breath, and suddenly turned towards Jin Banhua. He paused, then flew towards her, his long sword aimed at Jin Banhua's throat.
It was Jin Banhua who led them into the Divine Water Palace, who incited the black-cloaked assassins to fight the Divine Water Palace disciples, and who forced him to fight against Jellyfish Yin Ji.
As long as Jin Banhua lived, he would die with resentment!
"Be careful!"
"Jin Brother!"
Everyone exclaimed, but at that moment, the black-cloaked man was not far from Jin Banhua, and his sudden attack caught everyone off guard except for Chu Liuxiang.
But just as Chu Liuxiang was about to take action, a flash of sword light suddenly appeared in his eyes.
(End of Chapter)
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