Yunhai Yugu Yuan (Upper and Lower)

Author: Liang Yusheng/ Country:
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Hao Dasan stepped forward from the crowd, walked to the center of the arena, and shouted at Jiangnan, "Do you dare to fight me again?" Jiangnan smiled, "I always see things through to the end, leading a Buddha to the westernmost point. Since I came here to help fight, how could I refuse to fight? Fight, fight, of course, fight!" Zou Xiujiu stood up and said, "Jiangnan, let me take this match from you. You've already fought two rounds and should rest." Hao Dasan was originally a high-ranking expert in the Shandong Green Forest. Zou Xiujiu thought Jiangnan might not have been able to win against him, so he urgently wanted to replace Jiangnan. Jiangnan was still in high spirits and refused to give up. He eagerly said, "Those two cowards I just defeated were no match for me. Why do I need to rest? I haven't even fought enough yet! Zou Master, I came here sincerely to help you, so you can't stop me from fighting!" Zou Xiujiu shook his head, and Yang Liuqing whispered to him, "This situation is truly strange today. Let Jiangnan try it one more time." She knew Jiangnan's background and had a vague suspicion in her heart, but she didn't know who this mysterious figure was or what strange method they were using to help him.
Hao Dasan unsheathed a gleaming golden greatsword and said, "To see the real fight, it's better to use weapons. What weapon will you use?" Jiangnan didn't want to use a weapon at first, but hearing Hao Dasan say that, as if the previous victories didn't count as real skill, he felt annoyed. Zou Xiujiu quickly said, "Jiangnan, there are eighteen types of weapons here, and you can choose one that suits you." Jiangnan glanced at the weapon rack and suddenly smiled, "No need to choose. This one is perfect." With a flick of his body, he stepped forward and reached out, pulling out the sword at the back of the thin man standing behind Hao Dasan. The thin man was Hao Dasan's disciple, who had just brought the sword for his master and hadn't yet retreated. He never expected Jiangnan to snatch his sword. Jiangnan's actions and demeanor made it seem like he was about to pick a weapon from the rack, but instead, he seized the thin man's sword from close range, catching him off guard.
In reality, if it came to true skill, the thin man was slightly better than Jiangnan. The thin man was furious, but he dared not show it in front of his master. Hao Dasan scolded, "Idiot, get out!" He thought Jiangnan was intentionally embarrassing him, so he deliberately showed off, swinging his golden sword: the blade vibrated, buzzing loudly, showing his strong internal energy. Zou Jiaoxia, who was usually fearless, couldn't help but worry about Jiangnan. But Jiangnan himself wasn't worried. He remembered when that mysterious figure had brought him here and seemed to whisper in his ear, "Don't worry about fighting. I'll make sure you gain fame!" He guessed it was Jin Shiye. "Jin Shiye is helping me secretly. Who do I have to fear?" His only concern was which sword technique he should use to avoid revealing any flaws, because he had never learned a complete set of sword techniques.
Hao Dasan crossed his sword and stood firm, shouting, "Show me your move?" Jiangnan, as if startled suddenly, leaped up and thrust his sword toward Hao Dasan's chest. Hao Dasan was genuinely startled when Jiangnan forced him into a move from the "Glacier Sword Technique." The "Glacier Sword Technique" was a skill Jiangnan had learned from Gui Huasheng and his wife, who had observed the flowing of glaciers and brilliantly deduced it. The ice on the glacier seemed to freeze, almost imperceptible in motion, but beneath the surface, the currents were still turbulent. The wonder of the glacier lay in its extreme stillness containing extreme motion. Although Jiangnan didn't fully understand the mysteries of the Glacier Sword Technique, he had seen it often and could perform it quite convincingly.
Hao Dasan, seeing Jiangnan's swordplay changeable and both light and heavy, was so frightened that he took three steps back, muttering in despair, "I never thought this kid was such an expert in swordsmanship!" Jiangnan was overjoyed and quickly used another move from the "Star River Floating Log," shining with swordlight and blocking Hao Dasan's escape route. Hao Dasan had no idea how to block it and had no choice but to use his signature "Three Rams Open Prosperity" sword technique, merely trying to deflect Jiangnan's sword. Jiangnan, however, dared not let him succeed and quickly dodged, still managing to return a move from the "Qingcheng Sword Technique" taught by Xiao Qingfeng. The Qingcheng Sword Technique was simpler than the Glacier Sword Technique, and Jiangnan performed it quite skillfully.
Hao Dasan was greatly surprised and thought, "This kid knows so many sword techniques, but why isn't he using the superior ones?" Jiangnan's Qingcheng Sword Technique was half offensive and half defensive, with fierce follow-up moves. Uncertain of its depth, Hao Dasan didn't dare to advance further and quickly withdrew his sword. Despite this, Jiangnan's long sword nearly slipped from his hand when Hao Dasan's golden sword touched it! Fortunately, there is a move called "Drunk Eight Immortals" in both boxing and swordsmanship. Jiangnan had once seen Xiao Qingfeng perform it and found it amusing, so he had learned a few moves from him. When Hao Dasan's golden sword shook him, he wobbled and used the "Wind-Swaying Willow" move, dancing and acting like a drunkard.
Hao Dasan didn't dare to pursue, and the onlookers were amazed that a young Jiangnan could use so many different sword techniques in such a short time, especially the "Glacier Sword Technique," which they had never seen before. No one could spot any flaws. Hao Dasan, realizing he had underestimated Jiangnan's skill, became bolder and attacked with successive sword strikes. Jiangnan's swordplay was just "deceptive," scaring himself more than the enemy. Hao Dasan swung his sword, but Jiangnan dared not block it and only retreated, inwardly blaming Jin Shiye, "What are you playing with? I'm desperate, and you're not helping!"
After a while, Hao Dasan realized Jiangnan's swordplay was just showy and became even bolder. He swung his golden sword in a wide arc, suddenly trapping Jiangnan within the blade's glow. The golden light was dazzling, and the cold was chilling, frightening Jiangnan to the core. Just as he was about to call, "I'm doomed," Hao Dasan's shoulders suddenly tensed, and with a "puff" sound, he sneezed, causing the sword to tremble and miss Jiangnan. Jiangnan was overjoyed and shouted, "Hit!" With a swift sword strike, he pierced a transparent hole in Hao Dasan's arm, causing him to drop his golden sword and admit defeat.
In front of everyone, Jiangnan defeated Hao Dasan so decisively that he gained even more glory. Zou Jiaoxia couldn't help but laugh, Deng Qianyuan exclaimed, "Brilliant!" Yang Liuqing and her husband were amazed, while Hao Dasan's men were dejected and no one dared to challenge Jiangnan again. Hao Dasan's skill was originally ten times better than Jiangnan's, yet at the critical moment, he was defeated. The reason was that as he swung his sword, a small insect seemed to crawl into his nose, causing him great discomfort. He couldn't help but sneeze, and the sword swing was slightly off, accidentally injuring Jiangnan.
Hao Dasan also suspected someone had set him up, but as a top figure in the Shandong Green Forest, it was a loss of face to be betrayed without realizing it. Besides, under everyone's eyes, if he claimed it was a setup, who would believe him? So Hao Dasan had to swallow his pride, inwardly furious but saying nothing.
Hao Haochang glanced at Zang Lingshang, who showed no intention of intervening. Instead, he advised Hao Haochang, "Hai Ruo Master, in my opinion, this match should end here." Hao Haochang said, "Let this brat scare us off? Hmph, what a joke!" Zang Lingshang replied, "It's not that we fear this kid. I'm afraid your senior brother might really have died in the glacier and had nothing to do with it." Hao Haochang said, "Even so, it's too late to back down now. If we do, the world will think we've been defeated by this kid." Zang Lingshang made a helpless gesture, spreading his hands, "Alright, then go challenge him again, but be very careful!"
Hao Haochang was full of frustration. He had invited Zang Lingshang as a backing, but instead, Zang Lingshang advised him to stop, as if he feared Hao Haochang would lose to Jiangnan. Unable to endure any longer, Hao Haochang leaped forward and shouted, "Come, come, come! Let's have one last match. If I lose to you, not only will today's matter be settled, but my name will be erased from the annals of the martial world forever!"
Jiangnan found his shouting thunderous and couldn't help but laugh, but everyone present was shocked. Hao Haochang was intentionally showing off his skills. As he walked, each step left a footprint, and Yang Liuqing, proud and arrogant, couldn't help but gasp. The ten martial arts masters she had invited, including Deng Qianyuan, were even more ashamed. Although some wanted to step in for Jiangnan, none dared to at this moment. Jiangnan remained unfazed, grinning and saying, "Big monk, what do you want to fight? Just set the rules, and I'll be happy to oblige."