HCB Chapter 156 Jade Maiden Heart Sutra
Chapter 156 Jade Maiden Heart Sutra
"Who are you, senior?"
Looking at the aloof and ethereal woman before him, Gu Qianbei had already guessed most of her identity.
This temperament is seven or eight parts similar to that of the adult Xiaolongnu, so she is probably her master, Lin Chaoying's maid, and now the leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect.
"Lin Muyan, the leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect."
Lin Muyan spoke coldly, confirming Gu Qianbei's guess.
Then, she suddenly appeared a few feet away from him.
The speed was astonishing.
"What amazing lightness skill! No wonder you are the leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect."
It's said that the Ancient Tomb Sect's lightness skill is unparalleled in the martial arts world, and now it seems that their reputation is well-deserved.
Gu Qianbei sighed inwardly.
"Who are you? Why are you here? What are your intentions towards my Ancient Tomb Sect?"
Lin Muyan's voice grew increasingly cold, even carrying a hint of chill.
"Senior, you misunderstand. I have no ill intentions towards your sect. I simply came here by chance and met your two disciples."
Gu Qianbei quickly explained.
He felt that the other party seemed to have a significant misunderstanding about him.
"Hmph, if that's the case, why are you still here after six days?"
It seems you won't tell the truth unless I use some tricks on you.
A cold glint flashed in Lin Muyan's eyes, and then she moved suddenly, throwing a punch at Gu Qianbei's face.
This is precisely the boxing style of the Ancient Tomb Sect—the Beauty Boxing Style.
This boxing style is inspired by the figure of ancient beauties. Each move appears graceful and elegant, like a startled swan, but in reality, it conceals a sharp and deadly intent, flowing and agile.
Gu Qianbei's expression instantly turned serious, realizing that the power of this punch should not be underestimated.
The strength of the person in front of them was even more astonishing.
She looked to be only in her thirties, but was actually an old woman in her fifties.
Because the martial arts of the Ancient Tomb Sect have the function of delaying aging, they appear to be young.
But what's important isn't his age, but his astonishing level of internal energy cultivation.
The martial arts of the Ancient Tomb Sect are already of superior quality, and they also have a Jade Bed that can help cultivate internal energy.
Therefore, Lin Muyan's internal strength was so profound that it had already surpassed the Grandmaster realm.
With such a master, how could Gu Qianbei be careless?
Seeing that although the other party attacked quickly, there was not much killing intent, Gu Qianbei knew that it was mostly a test.
They didn't come with the intention of killing.
Even so, he had no choice but to accept the challenge.
Otherwise, he'd probably be in for a beating.
At that moment, Gu Qianbei immediately unleashed the Phoenix Dance Six Illusions, and six illusory figures emerged, instantly intertwining with his true form.
"Um?"
Seeing this, Lin Muyan, whose fist was about to strike Gu Qianbei, didn't know where to unleash its force.
Seeing that she had made a mistake, Gu Qianbei immediately touched the ground with his left toe and slid half a foot to the left. At the same time, he slashed diagonally with his right palm and accurately hooked her wrist bone with his bone-dislocating hand.
Dislocated bone!
The moment their fingertips touched, Gu Qianbei suddenly exerted force.
Lin Muyan sensed the sudden attack of the finger force and immediately rotated her wrist slightly, instantly dissipating the force of the dislocated hand.
Then she suddenly changed her stance, unleashing a move called "Diao Chan Worships the Moon," which struck Gu Qianbei directly in the ribs.
Gu Qianbei dodged to the side by stepping on the Phoenix Dance Six Illusions, while simultaneously snapping his right fingertips again, but Lin Muyan had already transformed into a white shadow, drifting more than three feet backward.
Before Gu Qianbei could react, Lin Muyan, relying on her amazing lightness skill, closed in on him again at an even faster speed.
She leaped three feet into the air, her palms suddenly flying, unleashing the full power of the Heavenly Net technique.
In an instant, countless palm shadows, like a sky full of stars, pressed down from above, completely enveloping Gu Qianbei.
Such an astonishing offensive startled Gu Qianbei.
At that moment, he gathered his inner strength in both hands, and the cyan-gold leaves instantly materialized in front of him.
Ten thousand leaves fly and flowers flow!
The golden-blue leaves formed a torrent, rushing towards the countless palm shadows in the sky.
The two collided with a deafening roar, creating a series of loud explosions.
The golden-blue leaves were shattered into pieces by the palm strike, but some slipped through the net, circling around Lin Muyan and brushing past her shoulder.
"Um?"
Lin Muyan was somewhat surprised, clearly not expecting Gu Qianbei's Ten Thousand Leaves Flying Flowers Flow to have such amazing agility.
If Gu Qianbei had shifted the leaf even slightly, she might have been injured.
"Senior, I meant no harm."
Having gained a moment to catch his breath, Gu Qianbei cupped his hands and said.
"Not bad. Let me see just how good you really are."
The coldness in Lin Muyan's eyes lessened considerably, but she still showed no sign of stopping.
She reached out with her right hand and broke off a tree branch, using it as a sword to stab at the target.
Jade Maiden Sword Technique!
With a single thrust of the Wandering the World technique, the sword trembled slightly, scattering tiny, cold stars.
The swordplay was elegant yet each move was sharp, aiming straight for Gu Qianbei's vital points.
What superb swordsmanship!
Upon seeing this, Gu Qianbei instantly drew his Stop Cup Sword, unleashing the crimson blade and activating White Sun Dawn as if by reflex.
The blazing sword light suddenly shone brightly in the darkness.
Compared to the feminine Jade Maiden Sword Technique, the Eclipse Sun Sword Technique is extremely masculine, like the blazing sun in the sky.
The sword and the tree branch collided instantly, producing a sound like the clash of metal.
This demonstrates the immense power of both sides.
Lin Muyan's expression grew increasingly strange, clearly shocked by Gu Qianbei's endless tricks.
"This kid is something else. He has many methods, but none of them are the same. It's really strange."
Lin Muyan muttered to herself, but with a change of sword stance, the branch in her hand instantly wrapped around the blade of the Stop Cup Sword, dissipating its fierce sword energy.
Immediately afterwards, Lin Muyan used the move "Flowers and Moonlight," and instantly sword flowers bloomed and sword shadows filled the sky!
Gu Qianbei immediately channeled his inner strength, and with a single move, "Sitting in Sorrow City," he instantly shattered the myriad sword shadows.
The sword energy scattered, and Gu Qianbei took several steps back, while Lin Muyan gently landed on a tree branch.
"Good lad! At such a young age, you already possess such exquisite swordsmanship!"
"Now I believe you weren't sent for my ancient tomb."
Lin Muyan spoke softly, then put away the branch and stopped attacking.
Gu Qianbei's martial arts skills were in no way inferior to those of the Ancient Tomb Sect, and perhaps even surpassed them.
Under these circumstances, Lin Muyan naturally no longer believed that Gu Qianbei was plotting to seize the inheritance of the ancient tomb.
"Your senior is wise."
Gu Qianbei breathed a slight sigh of relief.
The pressure from the Grandmaster still made him quite wary.
Although Lin Muyan lacked combat experience, her swordplay was still quite intimidating.
"If it's not for the sake of my ancient tomb's legacy, then could it be for my disciple? You've taken a fancy to Mo Chou?"
Lin Muyan's gaze turned scrutinizing again.
She seemed to be weighing whether Gu Qianbei was a good match for Li Mochou.
Upon closer inspection, Gu Qianbei appeared handsome and dashing, while his apprentice Li Mochou was stunningly beautiful; they were truly a match made in heaven.
If Gu Qianbei can pass the test and doesn't betray his promise in the future, it would be a good thing for the two of them to get together.
Gu Qianbei was taken aback when he saw Lin Muyan suddenly start playing matchmaker.
The topic changed way too quickly.