Translator: AnubisTL
The moonlight shimmered on the lake's surface, the sound of water alluring, as a dazzling mermaid leaped up and down, splashing white foam.
Gu Feng lurked beneath the water, afraid that any movement might startle her, quietly waiting for the mermaid to draw near.
"You should come down too, the lake water here is especially soothing!" Hua Wenyue's head popped out of the water as she called out to the group on the shore.
"We'll stand guard for Senior Sister Hua!" The female cultivators shook their heads, suppressing the urge to join her.
"Don't be so cautious, everyone knows this is the Flower Sect's headquarters, no one would dare come here," Hua Wenyue said confidently.
"That may be so, but it's better to be safe than sorry," the female cultivators still refused.
"It's not that I like to lecture you, but some of your actions, I really can't stand," Hua Wenyue scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on her face.
"Senior Sister Hua, please enlighten us!"
"A cultivator should have an invincible mindset, when you are strong, everyone will avoid you, look at that bald monk, isn't he formidable? But does he dare to provoke the Flower Sect with me, Hua Wenyue, at the helm?
Being cautious is not wrong, but excessive caution, while it may not have an immediate impact, over time, it will cause you to hesitate and be indecisive in your cultivation path, which is a major taboo in cultivation!" Hua Wenyue spoke in a lecturing tone.
"If you're already on edge at the headquarters, wouldn't you be seeing enemies in every shadow when you step out?
Do you still think that with our strength, we can't handle that bald monk? I'm not afraid of him appearing, I'm afraid he won't appear!"
Hua Wenyue's words struck the souls of the ten female cultivators like a morning bell.
They glanced at each other, smiled, and their tense nerves relaxed a bit.
"Come down, relax a little, this isn't just a bath, it's a cleansing of the soul, also a form of cultivation, called relaxation with... gurgle gurgle!"
Hearing this, the ten female cultivators were somewhat tempted, not to mention the other Flower Sect disciples in the valley, even if it were just the eleven of them, who would be so bold as to dare intrude here?
Thinking this, they began to remove their robes, not noticing that Hua Wenyue, who had just surfaced, had now sunk to the bottom of the lake.
To be precise, even if they had noticed Hua Wenyue sinking, they would have thought she was diving, who would have imagined she was being ambushed?
As for Hua Wenyue, before she could finish the word 'relaxation' in 'relaxation with moderation', she felt her calf being grabbed, pulling her down to the bottom of the lake.
It was so sudden that she gulped down several mouthfuls of water.
However, her reaction was swift, instantly realizing someone was ambushing her from beneath the lake.
Steadying her mind, she stared down but saw no one.
"It's that bald monk!"
After confirming the identity of her assailant, she was both angry and somewhat excited, a large number of points had finally come her way.
She didn't immediately call out to her companions, but instead gathered all her spiritual power towards the leg that was being held.
Boom—
The strike was so violent, with a kick, the lake's surface exploded, sending white water splashing hundreds of meters high, drenching the ten female cultivators who were still removing their robes.
"Damn it—"
Just as she kicked, Hua Wenyue's heart sank, the bald monk at the bottom of the lake had already dodged in advance.
Bang—
Before she could react, a bronze vajra, concealed by the lake water, struck her forehead with a heavy blow.
Instantly, an overwhelming sense of drowsiness surged through her, causing her Spiritual Power to momentarily stagnate.
"Seeking death!"
A radiant, colorful light flashed, and the Prosperous Colorful Lotus appeared in the world, enveloping her head and defending her body.
Gu Feng was stunned. He hadn't expected Hua Wenyue's strength to be so formidable. Despite the blow from the vajra, she not only didn't fall unconscious but also managed to erect a defense in time.
Indeed, a reputation is not built on empty words. Hua Wenyue was considered one of the top contenders for the top spot in the Nurtured Spirit examination, and it was not without reason.
Of course, this was also because Gu Feng hadn't exerted his full strength. After all, to frame the bald monk, he couldn't display power beyond the peak of the third level of Nurtured Spirit.
Bang—bang—bang—
Under the cover of his monk's robe, Gu Feng moved through the lake, swinging the vajra in his hand and relentlessly striking Hua Wenyue's head.
It had to be said that, under the defense of the Prosperous Colorful Lotus, Hua Wenyue remained unyielding. Moreover, the energy she unleashed occasionally managed to hit Gu Feng's body, though with his current defense, it was nothing more than a tickle.
"Damn, your head is really hard!" Gu Feng imitated the bald monk's voice and muttered a complaint.
"Dare to ambush me? Don't even think about leaving today!" Hua Wenyue's power erupted completely, and the entire lake surface boiled like hot water, gurgling loudly.
At this point, the people on the shore noticed something was wrong and shouted toward the lake.
"Senior Sister Hua, do you need us to..."
"No! Spread your Spiritual Power and seal off this lake. We must not let that bald monk escape today!!" Hua Wenyue sneered.
Gu Feng's figure was elusive as he continued to strike Hua Wenyue's head with the vajra. The woman's defense was simply too strong, and the vajra wasn't Gu Feng's specialized weapon, so he couldn't unleash its full power, making it impossible to break through her defenses.
At this moment, Gu Feng felt a headache coming on. Suppressing his cultivation to the third level of Nurtured Spirit seemed insufficient to subdue this woman instantly, let alone rob her.
"Damn, this is so frustrating."
He cursed inwardly, realizing that after impersonating the bald monk, many of his Martial Skills were unusable, such as Jade Lion's Golden Roar, Ancient Buddha Finger, and Asura!
These techniques were too distinctive. With even a slight investigation afterward, they could easily be traced back to him.
The only option now was to use the Ten Thousand Beasts Manual, and even then, he had to alter its usage to avoid being too obvious, or else his identity would be exposed.
After all, in his biography, the battle with Shu Yuheng was described in great detail, and nearly all of the million examinees knew his signature techniques.
With the vajra proving ineffective, Gu Feng had no choice but to resort to a watered-down version of the Ten Thousand Beasts Manual.
With this in mind, he put away the vajra and began to close in on Hua Wenyue. To avoid arousing her suspicion, Gu Feng multitasked, using the Ten Thousand Beasts Manual while simultaneously employing the Ancient Buddha Finger to create a cacophony of Buddhist chants, misleading her into thinking this was a Buddhist body-refining attack technique.
Gu Feng grabbed Hua Wenyue's arm and yanked hard, causing her to stumble. Then, using both hands and feet, he launched a frenzied assault on her.
In this situation, the stealth function of the monk's robe was greatly diminished, and Hua Wenyue could easily sense Gu Feng's range through physical contact.
The two engaged in a fierce battle!
Gu Feng couldn't help but curse inwardly. He truly hadn't expected that Hua Wenyue would also be proficient in combat techniques. To be precise, this woman was well-rounded, with almost no weaknesses.
In just a few breaths, the two had exchanged hundreds of moves. Although Gu Feng held the upper hand, due to the constraints of his strength, it was still far from a decisive victory.
This was highly unfavorable for Gu Feng, so he gritted his teeth and began to employ a rogue fighting style—a tactic that had always worked wonders against female cultivators.
"Ah—, Lady Benefactor's thighs are so fair, so smooth and tender to the touch!!" His tone was flirtatious, and his rogue persona was vividly portrayed.
Damn it—
Even as Gu Feng uttered these words, he couldn't help but blush furiously. This was just too shameless.
"It's fine, it's fine, I'm a bald monk, not Gu Feng, I'm a bald monk, not Gu Feng—"
Gu Feng kept spouting vulgarities while mentally hypnotizing himself.
At first, he felt a bit uncomfortable, but as time went on, it became increasingly natural, as if he were a born rogue.
"Ahaha—, Lady Benefactor's figure is truly exquisite, with curves in all the right places, paired with that stunning face, even more captivating than a Bodhisattva! This monk is drooling, hahaha!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, even her toes are so sexy, a masterpiece of nature, absolutely breathtaking..."
"These arms, these fingers, they are truly a gift from the heavens..."
"I can't take it anymore, Amitabha, this monk has been swayed by worldly desires, what a sin, what a sin!"
"..."
In truth, Hua Wenyue was unfazed by the vulgarities. Her state of mind was nearly flawless, and she wouldn't be provoked by ordinary words.
Gu Feng also noticed this, so while spewing filth, he began to physically harass Hua Wenyue.
Having hypnotized himself, he had fully embraced the identity of a lecherous monk, feeling no psychological pressure whatsoever.
As he fought with Hua Wenyue, he deliberately targeted her sensitive areas.
Under the cover of his monk's robe, the effect was extremely noticeable. Essentially, every ten moves, he could land a solid hit.
Gu Feng completely let loose, sometimes slapping Hua Wenyue's buttocks, sometimes grabbing her chest, sometimes caressing her face, sometimes pinching her thighs or arms, sometimes biting her earlobes, and sometimes blowing a few lewd whistles...
Hua Wenyue's eyes blazed with fury, her teeth clenched tightly, and she was driven to the brink of madness. Her once flawless state of mind began to waver, and her attacks became increasingly disorganized.
Even her keen perception weakened significantly.
Originally, she could still hold her own against Gu Feng with all her might, but now she was immediately pushed into a defensive position.
Distracted and hesitant, she became utterly disheveled.
Gu Feng pressed his advantage, locking onto Hua Wenyue's body and rolling wildly in the lake. He spread and curled his fingers, mimicking a famous Buddhist technique—the Vajra Dragon Claw.
Like raindrops, his attacks fell upon Hua Wenyue's delicate body.
Gu Feng had completely lost himself in the fight, while Hua Wenyue summoned all her strength to activate the Prosperous Colorful Lotus. Circles of multicolored light erupted from her, but she still couldn't secure a complete victory.
On the shore, the ten female cultivators could only see two figures entangled in the lake, rolling from the east to the west, from the south to the north. The entire lake had become their battlefield, and for a moment, it was impossible to tell who was winning.
Suddenly, a roar echoed from the lake, "You damned bald monk, I will never rest until you're dead!"
"Slap—"
This voice belonged to Hua Wenyue, filled with fury and frustration, followed by the crisp sound of a slap.
Then, the ten female cultivators saw a light cyan undergarment, embroidered with a lotus pattern, floating up from the bottom of the lake.
"This... this is Senior Sister Hua's undergarment, heavens!!!"
The ten female cultivators were horrified. They knew all too well what the appearance of the undergarment signified.
Senior Sister Hua's defense had been breached!
How could a cultivator at the peak of the third level of Nurtured Spirit possibly break through Senior Sister Hua's Prosperous Colorful Lotus defense???
It was simply unbelievable!
Though they couldn't believe it, it was the truth!
This was bad!
The ten female cultivators, without a second thought, unleashed their Spiritual Power and rushed into the lake!
"Kill————"
(End of the Chapter)
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