The Boat of Friendship

Si Huaruo spread her five fingers downwards, drew in water, and exhaled a burst of cold air, instantly condensing the water into ice, transforming it into an ice sword. Then, she gripped the sword and unleashed nine sword circles, each circle carrying a breathtakingly crystalline light, with Sword Qi shooting out.

Si Jingyu quickly dodged, her steps as light as a dragonfly skimming the water, moving swiftly. Her body arched, like a leopard traversing a steep cliff, while her hands moved rapidly, unleashing more than ten claw strikes, each claw carrying a gust of wind, seemingly containing a wild, fishy scent—a series of Leopard's Continuous Strikes.

The claw force clashed with the Sword Qi, producing a cracking sound. Si Jingyu couldn't withstand the force and was forced to retreat. Losing control of her lower body, she stepped on a lotus leaf, but she used too much force, causing the lotus leaf to sink and her entire calf to sink into the lake water, wetting her trouser leg.

"Thousand Directions Afterimages!"

Having finally regained the upper hand, Si Huaruo was not about to let the opportunity slip away. She immediately unleashed her sword technique again, her ice sword slashing swiftly, creating numerous sword shadows that were both real and illusory. There was also a white mist formed by frozen water vapor, making it even more difficult to discern the direction.

Forced into a corner, Si Jingyu drew circles inward with both hands, using a modified version of the Mirror Reflection Technique to create a vortex in front of her. Whether the Sword Qi was real or illusory, it absorbed it all. Finally, she pushed her palms back, and an immense, icy Sword Qi roared out, forcing Si Huaruo to stop her attack and dodge.

Gaining a brief respite, Si Jingyu paid a price. Her fair hands were covered in wounds, and the wounds were covered with frost. The coldness lingering in her body made her movements a beat slower, preventing her from fully executing the Mirror Reflection Technique.

"This sword Swordsmanship is indeed not from our Lineage, but judging from your clumsy movements, you must be a beginner. So, this sword Swordsmanship was taught to you by my younger brother—you shameless bastard, you actually tried to seduce someone else's brother!"

Si Jingyu cursed and lashed out with a claw. Si Huaruo had only learned a few moves of the Vast Cold Immortal Sword Art and was caught off guard. She was struck on the shoulder by the claw's force, and blood splattered everywhere.

"I didn't seduce him. My relationship with him was completely aboveboard, and we were completely honest with each other. Do you think everyone is like you, only knowing how to deceive and betray?"

Si Huaruo swung her One Sword backhand, striking Si Jingyu in the back, but was countered by Countercurrent Divine Gang. The ice sword was shattered by the recoil, leaving only a shallow bloodstain.

"I already told you, I had no choice back then, and I feel really guilty for not being able to celebrate your birthday with you. But so much time has passed, and you're still holding a grudge. You really are narrow-minded!"

Si Jingyu didn't turn around. With an extremely Yellow Dog Urinates, he kicked out backward, striking Si Huaruo squarely in the abdomen, sending her flying and spitting blood.

"Me, narrow-minded? If I were truly narrow-minded, I wouldn't be friends with a big liar like you! You said you had countless friends, and you even went around teaching me how to make friends, but in the end, you didn't have a single friend, and now I'm just as friendless as you!"

Si Huaruo fiercely spat out a mouthful of blood, and at the same time, she absorbed water into her palms and condensed it into an ice wall, which she then rammed into, intending to use the ice wall to withstand the backlash of the Countercurrent Divine Gang Force.

"Even if I hadn't taught you the method, you still wouldn't have any friends! And you have no right to accuse me of lying. You said absorbing breast energy would make your breasts bigger, but in the end, only yours and Shuiyun's breasts got bigger, you little bitch!"

"I heard about the method of absorbing chest energy from someone else, not something I came up with myself. What kind of scam is that? Besides, having big breasts isn't all good. Not to mention the frequent shoulder pain, I can't do many of the dances in my Lineage. What do you think I gave up dance to switch to drama for?"

"Hey, how dare you say such infuriating things! You've got the upper hand and you're still acting innocent! Do you think I wouldn't dare to pop those two water balloons on your chest?"

Before that, I'll tear that lying mouth of yours apart!

The two quickly became entangled in a brawl, forgetting all their martial arts moves and sword Swordsmanship. They didn't even bother using protective qi like the Countercurrent Divine Gang and the Counter-Wave Ice Firmament. Their attacks were just wild punches and claws, completely lacking the elegance of two beautiful women fighting. It looked more like two shrewish women sparring.

Fortunately, the clansmen were all distracted by the internal strife on the shore and could not pay attention to anything else. Otherwise, seeing two genius girls who were regarded as the successors of the Lineage fighting so undignifiedly, their hopes would probably have been shattered.

"You'd better admit defeat!"

You should have surrendered already!

"Hmph, your strength has weakened by 30%, so even if you hit, it won't hurt much. Your internal injuries are almost out of control, aren't they?"

"Same here, your movements are as full as a pregnant woman's; the coldness inside you is about to explode, isn't it?"

The two exchanged blows, each striking the other in the chest. With two splashes, they were both injured and fell into the water.

If this were a normal duel, the score would be tied by now, but the two were so engrossed in their fight that they had no idea whatsoever.

What exactly is the reason for this ongoing struggle?

The reason is no longer important.

My original aspirations have long been forgotten.

At this moment, the only thought in their minds was that they would never admit defeat to each other.

"Ten thousand souls are condemned to their unjust deaths, their fates sealed by evil!"

Si Jingyu burst out of the water, hovering in the air, shrouded in Evil Qi. All living beings wailed and howled, venting their unquenchable anger. In an instant, black energy rolled in, blotting out the sky and the sun, as if a storm was about to break.

"The only counter to an ultimate move is another ultimate move. You haven't been learning Swordsmanship for long, so it's impossible for you to have mastered an ultimate move in such a short time. As for the ultimate moves of our Lineage's martial arts, I know them all inside and out, and I know all their flaws. You have no chance of winning today, and you are destined to lose to me for the rest of your life!"

Amidst the lake, Si Huaruo's heart remained pure as ice. Recalling the scene she witnessed on Si Ming's back that night, a flood of profound martial arts insights surged forth, Foundation in the content of the "Water Moon Precious Mirror" and incorporating the essence of the "Vast Cold Immortal Sword Art."

All members of the Si Clan are qualified to study the "Water Moon Precious Mirror," but most people only read rubbings, and only a few can read the original. The difference lies in the fact that the original has a Soul Intent Diagram.

At this moment, the aloof woman in her Soul Intent Diagram appeared in Si Huaruo's mind. As the pages of "Water Moon Precious Mirror" were turned, she continuously practiced her moves, page after page, until the last page. The woman's movements paused slightly, as if she had reached the end.

Suddenly, a sword appeared in the woman's hand, and she continued her practice, while the "Water Moon Precious Mirror" flipped to the next page.

"Dusk Snow and Sunken Shadows Seal Heaven's Gate!"

Chapter 322 The Ship of Friendship

No one expected that an internal sparring match would escalate to this point, with both sides resorting to their ultimate moves. This was no longer a matter of victory or defeat, but a matter of life and death.

"Young Miss!"

Si Shuiyun looked terrified and worried, yet helpless. In this situation, even if she forced her way into the fight, she wouldn't be able to stop the two of them and would only perish in vain under the combined attack of their ultimate moves.

Si Ming couldn't help much with this either, since they were too far away. By the time he arrived, everything would have been settled. Right now, he could only hope that both of them held back. If they didn't really want the other to die and just wanted to compete, they could avoid directing their ultimate moves in the same direction and not unleash all their power on each other.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the old woman Si Jingzhi, slowly backing away, seemingly intending to escape the scene in the chaos.

"Don't leave! There's something I need to ask you!"

For some reason, a surge of anger suddenly welled up inside him, Si Ming lunged at Si Jingzhi with a fierce and menacing expression.

"How dare you, an outsider, interfere in the internal affairs of our Si Clan? Do you wish to become an enemy of the Aristocratic Clan? The Hundred Gods Sacrifice Five, Tiger God!"

Knowing that his arms were broken and he could not escape, Si Jingzhi angrily retaliated, displaying the strength of an old clan leader. He activated his Divine Arts without needing any divine incantations or dance.

"Get out of my way, little cat!"