aircannonsinc Chapter 425: The Mountain Village Storm: Martial Arts Competition
Chapter 425: The Mountain Village Storm: Martial Arts Competition
After successfully rescuing the imprisoned people and distributing the evil forces' treasures to the poor families nearby, Xue Jinlian was filled with gratitude and respect. She knew that she could not have completed the task so smoothly without the help of Fan Lihua, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan. Therefore, she came to Fan Lihua and thanked her deeply.
"Master Fan, thanks to your help this time, we were able to rescue the people and punish the evildoers so smoothly. I, Xue Jinlian, am extremely grateful and hope to have the opportunity to repay your kindness in the future." Xue Jinlian spoke earnestly, her tone full of sincerity and gratitude.
Seeing this, Fan Lihua felt a warm current in her heart. She smiled and said, "Miss Xue, you are too polite. As people in the martial arts world, we should help those who are in trouble. Moreover, the success of this operation is inseparable from the joint efforts of everyone. You don't need to be so polite."
After saying that, Fan Lihua took a closer look at Xue Jinlian and found that she was not only beautiful and extraordinary, but also quite good at martial arts. This made her curious and admired. So, she smiled and said, "Ms. Xue, I see that you are quite good at martial arts. How about we go to the martial arts hall to spar with each other? Let me see your skills."
Xue Jinlian was slightly stunned when she heard this. She didn't expect Fan Lihua to suddenly make such a request. Although she knew that she was an extraordinary martial artist, she was still not completely sure when facing a master like Fan Lihua. Therefore, she said hesitantly: "How dare I compare with you? Master Fan is a master! I'm afraid I am not your opponent."
When Fan Lihua heard this, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. She patted Xue Jinlian on the shoulder and said, "Ms. Xue, you are too modest. Martial arts can only be improved through competition. You don't need to worry about winning or losing. We should just make friends through martial arts and make progress together."
After saying that, Fan Lihua turned to look at Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan, asking for their opinions. Zhang Jianjun smiled and said, "I think it's okay to have a competition, so go ahead and try it! It will also allow us to see the skills of Lady Xue."
Gao Cuilan also nodded in agreement. She knew that Fan Lihua was a skilled martial artist, but she also knew that Xue Jinlian was no ordinary person. Therefore, she was also looking forward to this competition bringing some new insights and gains.
Seeing that everyone agreed, Xue Jinlian no longer refused. She nodded and said, "Since both Village Master Fan and Village Master Zhang say so, I will respectfully obey your orders. Let's go to the martial arts hall now!"
After saying that, Xue Jinlian took the lead and walked towards the martial arts hall. Fan Lihua and others followed closely behind her, and the group came to the martial arts hall in a mighty manner.
The martial arts hall was spacious and bright, with various weapons placed around. In the center was an open space for people to practice martial arts. Xue Jinlian and Fan Lihua each chose a long sword and stood in the center of the venue.
"Ms. Xue, please!" Fan Lihua said with a smile, and then made a gesture of invitation.
Seeing this, Xue Jinlian also smiled and said, "Master Fan, I won't be polite then."
After saying that, Xue Jinlian swung her sword towards Fan Lihua. Her sword skills were elegant and agile, and the tip of her sword drew beautiful arcs in the air, like a dragon swimming out of the sea, which was dazzling.
Seeing this, Fan Lihua couldn't help but secretly praise her. She didn't expect Xue Jinlian's swordsmanship to be so exquisite. But she didn't show any weakness and swung her sword to meet the attack. Her swordsmanship was also sharp and precise, and every move was full of power and beauty.
The two fought back and forth, their swords flashed like lightning and their bodies moved like the wind. Their swordsmanship was sometimes fierce like fire and sometimes gentle like water. Every confrontation seemed like a collision and fusion of souls.
As time went by, their swordsmanship became more and more exquisite. Their figures became more and more graceful and elegant. It seemed that they had merged into the world and became a beautiful scenery.
Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan, who were watching the fight, were filled with amazement and admiration. They had not expected that Xue Jinlian and Fan Lihua's martial arts were so strong. Moreover, during the competition, their martial arts were constantly improving and progressing. This made them deeply admire and respect them.
At this moment, the swordsmanship of the two suddenly changed. Xue Jinlian's swordsmanship became more fierce and fierce, as if she wanted to defeat Fan Lihua in one fell swoop. Fan Lihua took a defensive stance, using softness to overcome hardness and using stillness to overcome movement. Her swordsmanship became more and more gentle and precise, as if she could dissolve all of Xue Jinlian's attacks.
The two fought back and forth, neither giving in. Every confrontation was full of power and beauty. It was as if they were conducting a silent contest and dialogue.
At this moment, Xue Jinlian suddenly used the move "Sword Pointing to the Sky". Her long sword drew a graceful arc in the air and then pointed directly at Fan Lihua's throat. This move was fast and fierce, making it difficult to defend against.
However, Fan Lihua had anticipated this move. She smiled slightly, then moved to the side, easily dodging the attack. At the same time, she also took the opportunity to counterattack with a move called "Pear Blossoms with Rain". Her long sword drew dense sword shadows in the air, like pear blossoms flying, beautiful and deadly.
Xue Jinlian was shocked when she saw this. She didn't expect Fan Lihua's reaction to be so quick and accurate. She quickly swung her sword to try to neutralize the attack.
However, Fan Lihua's swordsmanship was as continuous as the spring rain. Her long sword drew beautiful arcs in the air, constantly attacking Xue Jinlian. Xue Jinlian could only respond and defend passively.
At this moment, Xue Jinlian suddenly came up with a plan. She deliberately exposed a flaw, and then took the opportunity to counterattack Fan Lihua. Her swordsmanship suddenly became sharp and fierce, as if she wanted to defeat Fan Lihua in one fell swoop.
However, Fan Lihua had already seen through her plan. She smiled slightly, then moved to the side, easily dodging the attack. At the same time, she also took the opportunity to counterattack with a move called "Fragrant Pear Blossoms". Her long sword drew a graceful arc in the air, and then went straight to Xue Jinlian's vital point.
Xue Jinlian was shocked when she saw this. She didn't expect Fan Lihua's martial arts to be so strong and she was completely at a disadvantage. She quickly waved her sword to try to resolve the attack.
However, she was not so lucky this time. Fan Lihua's swordsmanship was as continuous as the spring rain. Her long sword drew beautiful arcs in the air and continuously attacked Xue Jinlian. Xue Jinlian could only respond and defend passively, and gradually she was unable to do so.
At this moment, Fan Lihua suddenly used the move "Pear Blossoms All Over the Sky". Her long sword drew dense sword shadows in the air, as if pear blossoms were flying, beautiful and deadly. Xue Jinlian was shocked when she saw this. She knew that she was powerless to save the situation.
However, at this moment, Fan Lihua suddenly put away her sword. She looked at Xue Jinlian with a smile and said, "Ms. Xue, your martial arts are also quite extraordinary. How about we call today's competition a draw?"
Xue Jinlian couldn't help but feel relieved when she heard this. She knew she had already lost the competition, but Fan Lihua gave her a way out. This made her feel grateful and respectful. She quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Master Fan, for showing mercy. I, Xue Jinlian, know that my martial arts skills are not as good as yours, so I am willing to admit defeat."
Seeing this, Fan Lihua smiled and nodded. She knew that she had won the competition, but she also knew that Xue Jinlian was no ordinary person. She believed that in the days to come, Xue Jinlian's martial arts would be even better and more outstanding.
At this time, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan also came forward. They congratulated and praised Xue Jinlian. At the same time, they also expressed respect and admiration for Fan Lihua. They knew that this competition was not only a contest of martial arts, but also a collision and fusion of souls. It made them understand the true meaning and significance of martial arts more deeply.