Prince of Qin's Manor, Green Wave Pavilion. Water from the Cang River had been diverted to create a jade-green lake within the manor. A gentle breeze brushed past, rippling the water, which shimmered beneath the sunlight.
On the pavilion above the lake stood Zhuo Qing, Jin Xuan, Qiuyue, and Shuangxue.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Explosions rang out across the lake's surface, one after another. Amid the clashing auras, two figures flickered and shifted, fighting atop the water like dragonflies skimming its surface.
Chu Xuanao threw a punch, its fist wind howling with sharp force. Jinyan, who was fighting him, twisted aside to evade it, then struck back with a palm carrying soft, flowing true qi, pressing it against Chu Xuanao's waist.
At the same time, Chu Xuanao's extended right arm swung around, changing its momentum into a sweeping strike. Like a spear cutting through the air, it whipped up gusts of force.
Jinyan raised a hand before him, intercepting the sweeping arm. At the same time, the force in his other outstretched palm erupted. In an instant, both men were sent several meters back.
Jinyan lightly tapped the water with his toes. His retreating body carved a long ripple across the lake before he finally stood motionless upon the surface like a feather.
He pressed his palms together before him and slightly lowered his head, displaying a posture of utter humility.
Meanwhile, Chu Xuanao's feet plunged into the water as he staggered back several steps. With every step, his terrifying physical strength stomped explosive booms into the lake.
By the time he steadied himself, both his lower legs were completely submerged beneath the water. His legs trembled beneath the surface, and only then did Chu Xuanao rise back onto the lake.
"Enough. We'll stop here for today. Jinyan, go attend to