The Commentator's Role

"Si Shuiyun of the Water Mirror Manor, I'd like to learn from your superior skills."

Si Shuiyun was unwilling to become a Ming Cult of the Ming Cult for no reason, so she could only use Water Mirror Manor as her place of origin.

"Shen Clan, Shen Wumian." Shen Wumian frowned and said, "Although you are a woman, I will not hold back in this battle. I can only apologize."

"You look down on women? Then today you'll pay the price for your past prejudices!"

Si Shuiyun raised an eyebrow, raised the Wave-Severing Dagger-Axe, and with a flash of cold light, slashed out a crescent-shaped azure Gang Qi, carrying a mournful howl like the north wind. It flew across the ground, which had been hardened by the water flow, and with a rumbling sound, a long furrow was forcibly cultivated in the rock, and the flying pebbles were enough to obscure one's vision.

"While its momentum is impressive, its approach is too simplistic; its trajectory is easily predictable."

Although the island was narrow, there was still room to dodge. Shen Wumian took a step and was about to dodge away from the Gang Qi when a dark shadow ambushed him from behind the imposing Gang Qi.

Saber Snake Phantom!

This is a new move created by Si Shuiyun after combining the "Void Shadow Killing Technique" with the Si Clan's martial arts!

Chapter 359 The Role of the Commentator

Shen Wumian was, after all, one of the most outstanding figures in the martial arts world. Although he was careless and missed the opportunity, it was not too late to mend his ways. With a flick of his wrist, the Crimson Snow Sword behind him was drawn, and two white Sword Qi shot out from the scabbard, slightly hindering the unexpected Si Shuiyun. Taking advantage of the moment, he grabbed the hilt of the sword, spun it in front of him, and erected an ice wall.

Li Gang flashed past, Si Shuiyun cleaved the ice wall with a single slash, seizing the initiative and not letting go. Wave-Severing Dagger-Axe used the Broken Wave Spear to unleash the ultimate technique of the former King of Assassins, making it as fast, accurate and ruthless as flowing light and shadow. It was dazzling to watch, and at first glance it seemed as if three Si Shuiyun were attacking Shen Wumian together, constantly pressing forward, and the angles of attack were extremely tricky and impossible to defend against.

Shen Wumian initially struggled to cope, and his robes were even torn by the force of the attack after a few careless moves. However, he quickly demonstrated his unparalleled skill in defeating the Western Martial World with his sword, adapted to Si Shuiyun's attacks, and stabilized his retreating steps. At the same time, every time he slashed with his One Sword, he would scatter snowflakes.

Gradually, more and more snowflakes fell, turning the landscape into a white expanse as if a heavy snowfall had begun. However, the snowflakes were confined to the small island, making it difficult for onlookers to see the two figures clearly. As the environment changed, Shen Wumian's swordplay gradually took on strange and unpredictable variations, sometimes fast and sometimes slow. When fast, it was as swift as wind and thunder, as mad and unrestrained as a whirlwind. When slow, the sword's edge was as light as willow catkins, as if carrying a thousand pounds of weight.

"Oh no, it seems that Shuiyun is not as good as her opponent in terms of moves. Her martial arts are unorthodox and too risky, which is not suitable for head-on combat. Instead, she is being suppressed by her opponent's fair and square Swordsmanship."

Hongdou herself has little combat experience, yet she speaks eloquently about others. This is not surprising. It's like some people who are rough on the court and can't even dribble properly, but they can talk about ball skills and tactics with great expertise, using all sorts of professional terms as if they were experts and scholars. Even if Hongdou has never eaten pork, she has seen pigs run. Moreover, her cultivation level is the highest among everyone present, so she sees things most clearly.

Kou Feng said with a serious expression, "Actually, although the Mystic Frost Sword Technique is the Shen Clan's unique skill, it's only at the lower end of the first-rate level in the Heavenly Martial Alliance, it's probably one of the more expensive mid-grade martial arts. Before Shen Wumian, the Shen Clan had never produced a top-notch swordsman in the martial arts world. It wasn't until Shen Wumian became famous that this Swordsmanship became a renowned unique skill in the martial arts world. It's as if this Swordsmanship was tailor-made for him, and in his hands, he brought out a level that even the founder couldn't reach."

Si Ming also wholeheartedly agreed with this point. With his discerning eye, he could naturally see the true level of this Mystic Frost Sword Technique. Compared with the Vast Cold Immortal Sword Art, which is also an ice-attribute Swordsmanship, it was far inferior. However, if Murong Qing and Shen Wumian were to simply compete in Swordsmanship, Shen Wumian would probably be the one to win in the end.

Of course, this is based on Si Ming's impression of Murong Qing's Swordsmanship level. Now that they haven't seen each other for more than half a year, it's impossible that Murong Qing hasn't improved. If they really want to compare their skills, they'll have to fight each other in person to find out.

"The Void Shadow Killing Technique isn't entirely incapable of direct combat. With practice, it can be used to turn the tables, as seen in the powerful and righteous hands of the Crimson Shadow King. However, Si Shuiyun is just starting out; being able to imitate it skillfully is sufficient." Si Ming paused, then added, "Besides, skill level is one thing, but winning a match is another. If only those with superior techniques win, the battles would be far too boring."

As they spoke, the tide of battle on the island had turned. Relying on his superior Swordsmanship, Shen Wumian fought steadily and gradually turned the tide, negating the initiative that Si Shuiyun had unexpectedly seized. Then, amidst the swirling snow, he launched a counterattack.

A flash of white light appeared, Shen Wumian slashed Water-Severing Dagger-Axe's back with his One Sword. With a resounding clang, Si Shuiyun's attack was forced to stop, and she could only switch from offense to defense, retreating gracefully, along with her two clones, which also dissipated.

Shen Wumian pressed his advantage relentlessly, leaping forward to catch up. Their swords clashed, and Shen Wumian broke Si Shuiyun's stance once more. Si Shuiyun could only use her Movement Method to retreat again, hoping to find a chance to catch her breath and regain her stance, but her opponent clearly had no intention of giving her that opportunity.

Swish, swish, swish!

Shen Wumian unleashed three sword strikes in quick succession, and Si Shuiyun retreated five times in the blink of an eye, reaching the edge of the island. Just half a step back was the lake, and the battle situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

"Wolf Shadow Thousand Kills!"

With nowhere to retreat, Si Shuiyun could only unleash her ultimate move to counterattack. The Wave-Severing Dagger-Axe spun rapidly like a howl, instantly transforming into thousands of illusory images, densely packed like a net, enveloping her opponent, swirling and coiling, launching a fierce and urgent attack.

Despite the deadly attack, Shen Wumian remained calm and did not use his own attack to meet it head-on. Instead, he stood still, his longsword swirling around him, sometimes forward, sometimes backward, like a white dragon flying and protecting him, accompanied by the fluttering snowflakes.

The clanging sounds continued as swords and spears clashed repeatedly. Si Shuiyun's Wave-Severing Dagger-Axe was repeatedly deflected by the Crimson Snow Sword, and none of the dense, layered blade shadows could break through the sword circle and injure her opponent.

However, apart from top experts who could see the secret, ordinary martial artists saw Si Shuiyun gaining the upper hand in the offensive, forcing Shen Wumian to only defend, which drew cheers and exclamations from the crowd.

"Wow, who exactly is this heroine? She's actually managed to suppress the mighty Snowflake Divine Sword, forcing him to defend and not attack. She's had the upper hand since the start of the fight. When did such an amazing figure appear in the martial arts world? And I've never even heard of her before!"

"Of course you haven't heard of her. She's not some big shot, just a little maid, and she was even given as part of the dowry. Tsk tsk, such a vigorous and energetic maid, I wonder if the frail body of the Heavenly Martial Alliance leader can handle it."

"Impossible! Such a powerful expert would willingly become a dowry maid? The famous Xiaoxiang Fairy of the Southern Martial World is probably even a step below her in terms of martial arts, yet she is worshipped as a celestial being by countless heroes and talents, who hold her in such high esteem that they would give her ten taels of silver just for a glance."

"Perhaps she acquired these martial arts skills after becoming part of the dowry. It's not just a rumor in the martial arts world; the leader of the Heavenly Martial Alliance has an extremely high level of martial arts skill. A few pointers from him can lead to a breakthrough in your cultivation. It was only after receiving his guidance that Dai Wen, the Tyrant Saber, was able to establish himself at the pinnacle of the martial arts world. Countless people in the Heavenly Martial Alliance hope to demonstrate their life's work in front of this Sick Young Master... Just imagine, if you had such a master by your side, guiding your cultivation every day, even a Monkey could develop Divine Ability could overturn rivers and seas."

These people who cheered were not necessarily all members of the Heavenly Martial Alliance. Some simply sided with Si Shuiyun because she was a woman. After all, while Si Shuiyun's appearance might not be considered stunning, she was certainly beautiful. In addition, she was spirited and had an outstanding temperament, which set her apart from ordinary women. Even if she were thrown into a group of beauties of similar looks, she would be recognized at a glance, so she naturally gained everyone's favor.

Of course, if it were a woman, she would subconsciously side with Shen Wumian, the handsome swordsman in Baiyi. Unfortunately, women make up less than 20% of the martial arts practitioners present, and their voices are easily drowned out.

However, no matter how loud the shouts of others were, they could not affect the two people who were fighting fiercely. Under Shen Wumian's counterattack, Si Shuiyun's Ziyue larger and larger. At first, it was five feet in diameter, but it gradually expanded to ten feet. She ran wildly and relentlessly, with many shadows of spears, but she could not break through that wandering white dragon.

At this point, even those with poor martial arts skills could see the difference in skill level, and the cheers gradually subsided, replaced by comments such as "As expected of the Snowflake Divine Sword," "After all, she's just a woman," and "It's remarkable that they could hold out for so long."

Just as the situation was becoming clearer, Shen Wumian suddenly shouted, "Let go!"

With One Sword swift thrust, the sword flashed and twirled, resembling a snow eagle spreading its wings, charging towards a major opening in its opponent's attack.

With a clang, Si Shuiyun's Wave-Severing Dagger-Axe was indeed knocked out of her hand. However, she didn't care at all. She clenched her left fist, spiraled her strength, and unleashed a counter-attack, stirring up the surrounding snowflakes like a whirlpool at sea.

Stars Fall and Moon Sinks!

"Void Shadow Killing Technique" is a new martial art that Si Shuiyun has learned. Although it is very compatible with her Cultivation Body and she can practice it with ease, her best martial art is still "Water Moon Precious Mirror".

Shen Wumian had not expected his opponent to have such a move. He hastily raised his palm to respond, and their fists collided. He immediately felt a pain in his palm, and both of them were knocked back and sent flying.

As Si Shuiyun retreated, she reached out and grabbed the flying Wave-Severing Dagger-Axe. Then, she gathered her True Qi and slashed horizontally in the air, unleashing a magnificent burst of Gang Qi.

With nowhere to hide in mid-air, Shen Wumian could only condense his energy and unleash a powerful, frosty aura, unleashing a deadly sword strike.

"Sword River, Surging Snow!"

With One Sword strike, a vast expanse of white Sword Qi swept across the sky like an avalanche. Wherever it passed, the earth froze, and the waves crashing against the island's edge were also frozen, forming beautiful ice sculptures.

The Mystic Frost Sword Qi crushed the blade energy and continued to rush towards Si Shuiyun. Just as she was about to be swallowed up, she reached out Hand Seals, sacrificing her True Qi and Spirit Transformation.