Chapter 1132: Chapter 720: Obedient (Part 4)

Jin Xiang felt something was off. The fierce and unmatched palm force felt like it had struck an endless ocean; though it stirred towering waves, at least thirty percent of its power was neutralized.

Fortunately, her power was extremely concentrated. With her refined control over her palm force, she forcibly penetrated the defense transformed by the Five Elements Power of the opponent.

Only at this point did Gao Xuan’s left palm clash with Jin Xiang’s left palm.

Jin Xiang’s palm was obviously a size larger than Gao Xuan’s, but at this moment, the size of the palm was irrelevant.

The important thing was whose palm force was stronger.

Jin Xiang had absolute confidence in defeating Gao Xuan. In a frontal assault, she had never met an opponent.

In the vast Cyan Celestial Realm, there was no one who could withstand a frontal blow from her palm.

However, when the palms clashed, Gao Xuan’s palm force was balanced and harmonious, yet vast and boundless. In terms of fierceness and domination, it was far inferior to hers, but it prevailed in having endless stamina.

In such a palm-to-palm explosive collision, Jin Xiang found herself unable to force Gao Xuan back.

Jin Xiang felt something was amiss. She activated her Soul Wheel to drive her Vajra Power Wheel, continuously unleashing endless power.

However, Gao Xuan remained unmoved, his left palm unleashing a force as vast as the sea and as broad as the sky. No matter how fierce and overbearing Jin Xiang’s palm force was, it was unable to break him.

This standoff of immense forces made the observers feel their hair stand on end.

Many powerful figures could sense the endless divine power being unleashed between the two palms. If this power were to leak out, it would be unfavorable for all the observers. The entire Celestial Dragon Island could even be shattered on the spot.

With such an urgent situation, some strong figures from the Buddhist Sect started having other thoughts.

They looked at Xuan Ye. Gao Xuan, relying solely on power, was already on par with Jin Xiang. At the same time, Gao Xuan maintained the Independent Space, indicating he still had some strength to spare.

With such a terrifying Gao Xuan, they should take the opportunity to eliminate him!

Xuan Ye clearly understood the elders’ intentions; he felt somewhat tempted as well.

As long as they could slay Gao Xuan, face and identity were insignificant.

As the leader of the Buddhist Sect, Xuan Ye naturally had his methods and would not be bound by morality or precepts.

He was merely hesitating because, although both sides had made moves, they had not completely torn off pretense.

If they all attacked while Gao Xuan and Jin Xiang were engaged, it would leave no room for anything but a life-or-death outcome.

The issue was, what if they couldn’t kill Gao Xuan?

Seeing that even a ruler like the East Sea Dragon King was not acting rashly, they realized that while they held enmity with Gao Xuan, it hadn’t escalated to a point where coexistence was impossible.

Failing to kill Gao Xuan could lead to the Eastern Province Buddhism facing annihilation—an outcome too severe to risk!

Even if they succeeded in killing Gao Xuan, how much would they truly gain?

Moreover, up to this point, he hadn’t identified any weaknesses in Gao Xuan.

Xuan Ye weighed the pros and cons and decided against taking the risk. He gave a slight shake of his head to the elders, signaling them not to act rashly.

Gao Xuan, engaged in battle with Jin Xiang, had long been observing Xuan Ye. He deliberately maintained a standoff with Jin Xiang to give Xuan Ye an opportunity to strike.

Unfortunately, the old man was a bit too timid.

Since they didn’t act, Gao Xuan saw no reason to maintain the standoff with Jin Xiang. With a shake of his hand, his endless palm force suddenly doubled back with her seven-tenths of the force.

Using this borrowed force in counterattack, even though Jin Xiang was strong, she couldn’t sustain it.

Jin Xiang had to bend her elbow, her body taking a step back.

Gao Xuan pressed forward with another palm, leaving Jin Xiang no room to retreat, forcing her to extend her palm to clash again.

As their palms met, Jin Xiang couldn’t withstand the palm force and had to retreat once more.

Gao Xuan followed with a third palm. After receiving this palm, Jin Xiang was blasted backward several steps, her pale gold face showing a strange blush of red.

Though Gao Xuan held the upper hand, he did not pursue. He simply watched Jin Xiang quietly.

After a moment’s hesitation, Jin Xiang joined her palms in salute: "I, a humble monk, have lost."

"Thank you for yielding."

Gao Xuan waved his sleeve, and the water mirror-like barrier dispersed, returning both him and Jin Xiang to the hall.

Xuan Ye and the others all looked at Gao Xuan, each with complex expressions.

Jin Xiang approached Xuan Ye and joined her palms in salute: "Master, this disciple is incompetent." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Xuan Ye shook his head slightly: "The Celestial Master Gao has unrivaled divine techniques; it’s only natural for you to lose to him. Having an opportunity to spar with the Celestial Master is your fortune."

He then joined his palms in salute to Celestial Master Gao: "This time, it was I, a humble monk, who was reckless and disturbed the Celestial Master."

Xuan Ye said: "I hope to invite the Celestial Master for tea another day to apologize. Let this matter rest here. What does the Celestial Master think?"

Ao Jiuni was taken aback; the old monk conceded just like that? That was too quick!

The other elders of the Buddhist Sect were also quite unwilling, but out of respect for Xuan Ye, none of them expressed it.

Gao Xuan smiled: "I welcome peers from all sides to spar and compete. Since Master Xuan Ye has had his fill today, we shall discuss another day."

Since Xuan Ye wisely chose not to continue the fight, Gao Xuan had no interest in pursuing it.

Gao Xuan said to Ripples: "Ripples, please see off the masters on my behalf."

Ripples was in high spirits; she cheerfully approached Xuan Xiang and the others, gesturing: "Esteemed masters, please..."

Ao Jiuni also wanted to leave with them, but as Gao Xuan’s gaze swept over him, the dragon scales hidden beneath his skin bristled.

He stood obediently in place, smiling ingratiatingly at Gao Xuan.

Once Xuan Ye and the others exited the main hall, Ao Jiuni, with a fawning smile, said to Gao Xuan: "Celestial Master, if you have anything for me to do, just say the word..."