Chapter 707: Life-Taking Thirteen Swords vs. Clear Wind Thirteen Movements
Chapter 707: Life-Taking Thirteen Swords vs. Clear Wind Thirteen Movements
The group arrived at the back garden.
Jin Banhua spoke, "Although your master taught you a sword technique that is harsh and vicious, he himself must have come from a prestigious background and possesses a grand and orthodox sword technique."
Yan Dianhong remained silent, having witnessed the Divine Water Palace battle earlier.
"However, this Life-Taking Thirteen Swords has carved its own path among the vicious and unorthodox, becoming the foremost sword technique in the world," Jin Banhua explained.
Yan Dianhong licked his lips, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Qu Wurong, upon hearing this introduction, glanced at Hua Zhenzhen beside her and said to Jin Banhua, "Since it's my first time visiting your home, could I ask your maid to give me a tour?"
Jin Banhua waved her hand and smiled, "There's no need to be so formal between you and Yan Dianhong. Besides, I'm sure my little maid is also curious about this Life-Taking Thirteen Swords."
Qu Wurong's gaze shifted, and she looked deeply into Hua Zhenzhen's eyes.
Hua Zhenzhen smiled faintly, also remaining silent.
"May I borrow your sword?" Jin Banhua extended her hand.
Yan Dianhong patted the scabbard on his back, and with a surge of internal force, the long sword swiftly unsheathed and landed in Jin Banhua's hand.
"It's been a while since I've used the Life-Taking Thirteen Swords," Jin Banhua caressed the long sword in her hand, her eyes gleaming.
The next moment, the slender and lengthy sword seemed to come alive in her grasp.
The Life-Taking Thirteen Swords was Yan Shisan's sword technique, and when he demonstrated it, he resembled a venomous snake emerging from a canyon—devious, swift, and even more harsh and lethal than the Heaven's Wound Thirteen Stances of the Hainan Sword Sect. It was unstoppable, and those struck by it were doomed.
To help Yan Dianhong understand this sword technique, Jin Banhua imitated Yan Shisan's style, causing the long sword in her hand to transform into a venomous snake, bending and twisting at her will, unpredictable in its movements.
Yan Dianhong's eyes widened, his face flushed with excitement.
As a top-tier martial artist in the jianghu, he could easily discern whether a sword technique suited him or not.
Hua Zhenzhen's expression turned solemn, and Qu Wurong broke into a cold sweat. They both recognized the terrifying nature of this sword technique, which was unmatched by any other in the world.
Jin Banhua demonstrated the Life-Taking Thirteen Swords, from the first to the thirteenth sword.
This sword technique progressed from dynamic to static, becoming increasingly concise, swift, sharp, and harsh, until the final move was executed, and the sword technique reached its tranquil conclusion.
"Well?" Jin Banhua asked.
Yan Dianhong took a deep breath, "An excellent sword technique!"
However, Hua Zhenzhen regained her composure and hummed, "Although it's indeed a remarkable sword technique, claiming that it surpasses the Clear Wind Thirteen Movements is a bit of an exaggeration."
Qu Wurong glanced at Hua Zhenzhen curiously.
Jin Banhua smiled slightly, "Don't be impatient, I'm not finished yet."
Hua Zhenzhen was taken aback by her words. Jin Banhua continued, "The Clear Wind Thirteen Movements has a fourteenth movement, so why wouldn't the Life-Taking Thirteen Swords have a fourteenth and fifteenth sword?"
Yan Dianhong and Qu Wurong were both surprised. When did the Clear Wind Thirteen Movements gain a fourteenth movement? Hua Zhenzhen's eyes narrowed, and she subconsciously asked, "There's a fifteenth sword?"
In the next instant, Jin Banhua thrust her sword forward.
The Life-Taking Thirteen Swords had just concluded, and the long sword had returned to its peaceful state, reaching the limits of the technique.
But just as the path seemed to come to an end, a new beginning emerged. The sword tip trembled slightly, and the technique, having reached its limits, underwent another transformation, like a spring breeze melting frozen water, signaling the end of winter and the arrival of spring.
Moreover, compared to the Life-Taking Thirteen Swords' progression from dynamic to static in thirteen moves, this single move, in reverse, achieved the pinnacle of dynamism, transforming into a deadly strike.
Yan Dianhong watched this Death-Defying Fourteenth Cut, and he even felt a slight sting in his eyes.
Qu Wurong exclaimed in admiration, "Good!"
Hua Zhenzhen was also speechless. This Death-Defying Fourteenth Cut, although not as impressive as Jin Banhua's demonstration of the Whisper Wind Fourteen, was definitely comparable to the Clear Wind Thirteen Movements.
This single sword move elevated the Life-Taking Thirteen Swords to a whole new level.
"Brother Hong, focus and be prepared. I'm about to perform the fifteenth sword," Jin Banhua suddenly said.
Upon hearing this, Yan Dianhong couldn't help but widen his eyes, staring intently at the long sword in Jin Banhua's hand.
The next moment, the long sword thrust forward.
Yan Dianhong experienced a strange sensation.
He felt his thoughts suddenly accelerate and become infinitely more sensitive.
He perceived the wind around him stop, the swaying branches freeze, and even Hua Zhenzhen and Qu Wurong become motionless, as if everything had entered a state of stillness.
Only his thoughts continued to turn, but his body refused to obey his commands, no matter how hard he tried, it wouldn't budge an inch.
And then...
Yan Dianhong watched as Jin Banhua continued to move, a smile on his face as he waved his long sword. The sword in his hand seemed like a venomous dragon, ready to devour him.
This distorted sensation of everything around him coming to a halt, with only his thoughts and the enemy in motion, knowing everything yet feeling helpless and waiting to die, drove Yan Dianhong almost to the brink of madness.
The next instant, the venomous dragon reached his throat, and Yan Dianhong's breathing stopped.
Then, the distortion suddenly ended, and the stillness merged with movement. He could suddenly control his body again.
Yan Dianhong's face turned deathly pale. His first reaction was to leap backward, retreating a full two zhang before stopping, his eyes filled with terror. He took a deep breath, calming his racing heart.
"Well?" Jin Banhua asked with a raised eyebrow.
Yan Dianhong swallowed hard, disbelief in his voice, "Is this the Death-Defying Fifteenth Cut?"
"Isn't it more powerful than the sword technique your master taught you?" Jin Banhua asked.
"It's not just a little more powerful," Yan Dianhong exclaimed. "How could anyone escape your sword?"
"You see, you're exaggerating again," Jin Banhua shook her head. "Yin Ji's martial arts and willpower are also top-notch. This sword move isn't easy to execute, and if it fails, she'll take advantage of the opening."
Yan Dianhong nodded, not entirely understanding.
Hua Zhenzhen, however, was shocked. "You've even fought with Jellyfish Yin Ji?"
Jin Banhua proudly replied, "I was even acknowledged as a younger brother by Yin Ji. In the martial world, I'm now known as the Second Palace Master of the Divine Water Palace!"
Hua Zhenzhen: (O_O)
Qu Wurong looked at Hua Zhenzhen and then at Jin Banhua, a smile tugging at her lips. She explained to Hua Zhenzhen, "A while ago, we entered the Divine Water Palace together. Jin Brother fought Yin Ji for over a hundred moves without a clear winner, saving our lives and turning Yin Ji from an enemy into a friend."
Hua Zhenzhen: (O_O)
Jin Banhua raised an eyebrow at Hua Zhenzhen, "How does my Life-Taking Thirteen Swords compare to the Clear Wind Thirteen Movements?"
Hua Zhenzhen fell silent for a moment before reluctantly admitting, "The Life-Taking Thirteen Swords are inherently inferior to the Clear Wind Thirteen Movements, but... without the Whisper Wind Fourteen, the Clear Wind Thirteen Movements are far inferior to the Death-Defying Fifteenth Cut."
(End of Chapter)
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