Chapter 123 Swords United

The group stood still on the shore.

Shi Potian said to Lin Zhennan and his wife, "Father, Mother, you should do your best. Brother Yuanfei is highly skilled in martial arts; you cannot harm him."

Lin Zhennan and his wife naturally knew of Sarutobi Riyue's abilities and dared not be negligent. Each of them drew their swords and stood ready for battle.

Sarutobi Higetsu slowly drew his Japanese sword, walked about three zhang away, clasped his hands and said, "Master, Madam, please forgive me."

Before he finished speaking, he flashed forward and his Japanese sword was already slashing in front of Lin Zhennan!

Japanese swordsmanship emphasizes striking first and has no concept of courtesy.

Lin Zhennan was shocked and hurriedly raised his sword to block, instinctively using the move "Welcoming Guests with Pine Trees". Madam Wang flipped her golden knife and slashed out with the move "Opening the Door to Welcome Thieves", aiming straight for Sarutobi Hiyue's wrist.

Strangely enough, the sword and saber techniques, which were originally mutually exclusive, were used together and generated tremendous power, instantly enveloping Sarutobi Sun Moon under their combined force.

Halfway through his attack, Sarutobi's Sun Moon Blade suddenly felt a sword and a slash coming at him simultaneously. One sword blocked his path, while the other slashed at his wrist, the movements perfectly coordinated. He was startled, changed his stance, and withdrew his blade, retreating.

"Good!" Sarutobi Higetsu praised, a look of surprise in his eyes.

He had thought that Lin Zhennan and his wife would be flustered since it was their first time working together, but he was surprised to find that the two cooperated so well.

Although he only used 50% of his strength in that strike, an ordinary martial arts expert would definitely not be able to block such a fast strike. I didn't expect Lin Zhennan to be able to block it.

Although he rarely saw Lin Zhennan make a move, he had come to know from their time together that the couple's cultivation level was not high.

Little did he know that since Lin Zhennan began practicing the "Three Cups of Promise" internal energy technique, although the time had been short and his internal strength had not increased much, his five senses had become much stronger.

Moreover, the couple had been in perfect harmony for decades. They had been practicing martial arts on the boat for the past few days and were already familiar with each other's moves. Whatever Lin Zhennan used, Madam Wang would subconsciously use a corresponding move to counter it, just as Shi Potian had instructed.

Unexpectedly, he performed a remarkable feat, forcing Sarutobi Hiugetsu to retreat with a single move.

Sarutobi Higetsu charged forward again with his sword, slashing at Madam Wang with increased force, making his swordsmanship even faster.

Facing such a master for the first time, Madam Wang was somewhat flustered and subconsciously used the move "Plum Blossoms Meet Summer," unleashing a series of twelve consecutive slashes: three upward, three downward, three leftward, and three rightward.

Sarutobi Higetsu smiled slightly, immediately seeing the flaw in the move, and his Japanese sword slashed directly at Madam Wang's wrist.

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhennan suddenly attacked with the move "Six Snowflakes," thrusting out six swords in one go. Instantly, the flashing blades and shadows of swords intertwined into a large net, surrounding him completely, and Madam Wang's opening disappeared.

Sarutobi Higetsu could no longer deliver this move, and faced with the net of swords and blades, he had no choice but to withdraw and retreat once again.

Lin Zhennan and his wife were greatly encouraged and their fighting became smoother and smoother. After about ten moves, their moves became more and more familiar and their teamwork became more and more tacit.

Lin Zhennan, caught up in the excitement of the fight, unleashed a move called "Ming Tuo Xi Lai" with a steady and powerful sword strike, pushing fiercely towards Yuan Fei Ri Yue, and surprisingly began to launch a counterattack.

Lady Wang then used the "Thousand-Pound Camel Crushing" technique, her golden knife slashing down fiercely from top to bottom with astonishing force;

Sarutobi Higetsu suddenly felt his sword technique falter, and with only 80% of his strength, he parried the golden blade with his Japanese sword and retreated hastily.

Madam Wang's wrist was sore and numb from the impact, almost slipping from her grasp. Lin Zhennan followed up with "Wild Sandstorm," his sword flashing, launching another attack.

Madam Wang took a deep breath, circulated her "Three Cups of Promise" true energy, and the soreness and numbness dissipated considerably. She gritted her teeth and unleashed the "Great Sea Sinks Sand" move, sweeping her golden knife horizontally.

Above, it seemed as if a fierce wind and yellow sandstorm were pressing down, and below, as if a raging sea was surging. With a single sword strike, Sarutobi Higetsu was forced to retreat once more.

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Sarutobi Hiyori was secretly astonished. He had already used eighty percent of his strength, yet he still couldn't break through the combined swordplay of the two, and was instead being forced back repeatedly. Just as he was about to increase his strength and use all his power to knock away their swords, he suddenly felt the flashing swords before his eyes change abruptly—

Lin Zhennan drew his longsword and unleashed a move called "Hidden Fragrance and Sparse Shadows." The sword light was faint and elusive, a move that was the most subtle in the Snow Mountain Sword Technique, often injuring people without their knowledge.

Lin Zhennan had not yet fully grasped the intricacies of the technique, but unexpectedly, after this battle, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and used it without thinking. He even unconsciously used the "Silver Saddle Shining on White Horse" technique, and his sword moves suddenly became several times faster.

Madam Wang flipped her golden knife and then unleashed the move "Abalone Market," the blade flashing and surging from all directions.

The two were indeed of one mind, and at the same time they used the "Silver Saddle Shining on White Horse" technique of the Shi Potian Sect. Their swords and blades were as fast as lightning, and their power suddenly increased by several levels!

Sarutobi Higetsu was greatly alarmed and hurriedly used all his strength to try to knock away the two men's swords in one fell swoop. However, Lin Zhennan and his wife's moves were unusually fast this time, and he realized that if he forcefully knocked away one person's weapon, he would inevitably be injured by the other.

"Alright!" Sarutobi Higetsu shouted, no longer holding back.

He stepped back, and with a bang, several smoke bombs exploded, and he instantly disappeared from the spot.

Sarutobi Higetsu sheathed his sword and stepped back, clasping his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Master, Madam, you flatter me."

Lin Zhennan and Madam Wang stood still, panting heavily, but their faces were full of excitement.

"Ping'er, this combination of sword and saber is truly amazing!" Lin Zhennan exclaimed joyfully. "We thought we wouldn't be able to withstand Brother Sarutobi's rapid sword strikes just now, but we didn't expect him to hold out for so long!"

Madam Wang laughed and said, "Yes, we've only practiced for ten days, and we've already fought like this with Brother Sarutobi. Won't we be even more formidable once we've mastered the skills?"

Sarutobi Higetsu shook his head and sighed, "Master, Madam, your combined swordplay is truly formidable. I used my full strength just now, and if I hadn't relied on ninjutsu to cheat, I might not have been able to win."

Your last two moves combined were virtually invincible, and as fast as lightning; I couldn't even parry them. Once your skills deepen, I won't even be able to escape.

Everyone was both surprised and delighted upon hearing this. They all knew Sarutobi Higetsu's martial arts skills; he was a master who could fight the West Sea Blade King underwater for over a hundred rounds without being at a disadvantage. Lin Zhennan and his wife had only practiced for ten days, yet they had managed to force him to use his full strength. The power of this combined sword and saber technique was truly astonishing.

Longkui leaned against the side of the boat, nodded slightly, and showed admiration in her eyes.

With her profound cultivation, she could naturally see the mystery—the Golden Crow Saber Technique countered the Snow Mountain Sword Technique. Each move was sharp and antagonistic, but when combined, they completely filled the gaps between the two techniques, turning into a set of martial arts with immense power.

Currently, Lin Zhennan and his wife are still unfamiliar with each other's moves and have shallow skills. They only make up for some of their shortcomings by relying on their many years of marriage and mutual understanding. Otherwise, the power would be even greater, and Sarutobi Sun Moon would probably be injured in just a few moves.

Shi Potian was very pleased to see these two martial arts techniques shining brightly again here. He was happier than anyone else, and his parents were finally able to protect themselves.

As the sun set and the sky was ablaze with evening glow, the river shimmered with golden light. Amidst laughter and cheers, the group prepared to board the boat and set off again when suddenly a crowd surged towards them from afar along the riverbank.

Dozens of defeated soldiers, their helmets askew and armor askew, stumbled and crawled towards them. Some had even lost their weapons, their expressions filled with terror and despair, like stray dogs. They tumbled and crawled along, wishing they had more legs. Even from a distance, they were already shouting at the top of their lungs, their voices filled with fear and panic:

"The Japanese pirates are coming! A large number of them are attacking! Run!"

The shouts shattered the tranquility of the riverbank. The relaxed atmosphere instantly tightened, and the smiles on everyone's faces vanished as they all turned to look in the direction from which the defeated soldiers had come.