The strength of the inner sect disciples trained by the Merchant Union was not to be underestimated.
Their punches and kicks were very strong, and each of their powerful punches and kicks carried great lethality. Their movements were like the willow wind, lightly floating on top of the lanterns without damaging them.
Under the moonlight, the shadows of their fists and kicks intertwined, making them look very lively and very pleasing to the eye.
On top of the flower boat's screen sat an outstanding beauty.
Her face was like a flower, her eyes were bright, her skin was as cold as snow, and her body was as graceful as a snake. A layer of holy light flashed around her, making her look like a fairy descending to the world. She was breathtakingly beautiful, so beautiful that the moonlight was overshadowed.
Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and there was some worry in her eyes, as if she was anxiously waiting for the result.
Beside her stood an elegant scholar. He was not very tall, but had a delicate temperament. He held a white paper fan in his hand, and his appearance was very attractive. He was a rare handsome man.
The handsome man lightly patted Zhou Zhijing's shoulder and smiled, "Senior Sister, don't worry, there will be a result soon!"
"I'm not worried, if any senior brother really gets the golden branch, I can't wait to be happy!" Zhou Zhijing said inwardly.
Her autumn eyes rippled with waves, especially beautiful and moving.
"Haha, don't worry, now is not the time for me to act. I guarantee that you won't let these guys get the golden branch. The only one who is worthy of senior sister is me!" The handsome man smiled, and then he lightly touched Zhou Zhijing's delicate face.
Zhou Zhijing said angrily, "You're so annoying, don't be so strange!"
If the young people outside knew that Zhou Zhijing had already been chosen by someone else, who knew if they would be so angry that they would vomit blood.
At this time, there were only four people left on the ladder of the lanterns.
These four people were Yang Bin, Wu Junlang, Qian Gukai, and Lie Fang.
"Now that there are only four of us left, why don't we discuss who will get the golden branch?" Yang Bin smiled, and then he said, "Junior Brother Wu, I have a 30,000-year-old Green Pine Grass here, I will give it to you when we get back. Junior Brother Qian, don't you like Junior Sister Yue? How about I be your matchmaker?
As for Junior Lie, just name your conditions. As long as I can do it, I'll naturally agree to it. "
Yang Bin really knew how to win people's hearts. When Wu Junlang heard about Green Pine Grass, his eyes lit up, and when Qian Gukai heard about Junior Sister Yue, he was similarly moved. Only Lie Fang remained unmoved.
Although he was a side branch disciple of the Lie Family, his cultivation was not weak. He was at the peak of the Holy Emperor's cultivation. As long as he could become a Divine King, his branch would receive the full support of the Merchant Union.
His faction did not obtain many resources, but it was definitely much more than an ordinary inner disciple. Naturally, he would not let go of his decision just because of Yang Bin's empty words.
He wanted Zhou Zhijing tonight, and no one could stop him.
He snorted coldly and ignored Yang Bin. Like a goshawk spreading its wings, he stretched out his hand towards the golden branch.
Yang Bin, Wu Junlang, and Qian Gukai were all paying attention to their opponent's movements. Once they saw Lie Fang move, they could only act quickly.
Bang!
Yang Bin was the first to catch up to Lie Fang and threw dozens of punches at him.
Now that they were at the top of the lanterns, there were no more lanterns above them. They no longer had to worry about destroying the lanterns below, so they had less to worry about.
Lie Fang was already prepared. His body somersaulted a few times in midair, dodging Yang Bin's punches. At the same time, he turned around and threw a series of fierce kicks.
Punches and kicks intersected, producing a series of dull sounds.
Although they were fighting fiercely, they did not dare to use any elemental power. After all, the lanterns below them could be easily destroyed.
On the other side, Wu Junlang wanted to seize the golden branch, but Qian Gukai blocked in front of him.
"Junior Brother Wu, leave the golden branch for Senior Brother!"
Qian Gukai said faintly, continuously transforming into several doppelgangers to attack Wu Junlang.
He was of the wind element, and his speed was so fast that it was dazzling.
Wu Junlang did not dare to be careless. His whole body glowed with green light as a defense, and at the same time, he threw dozens of palms to meet Qian Gukai's clones.
However, when his palms landed on Qian Gukai's clones, he found that they were only illusions. Qian Gukai's real body had already swept to the side of the golden branch.
"Bastard!"
Wu Junlang's lungs were about to explode. He exclaimed and actually used elemental attacks without caring about anything else. Green vines filled the sky and rolled towards Qian Gukai.
Wu Junlang's control of the green vines was quite exquisite. He did not touch or move any lanterns.
Qian Gu opened his eyes and grabbed the golden fork, but his body was bound by streaks of green light, and he was ruthlessly flung to the side.
Qian Gukai was about to hit the lantern. As long as the lantern breathed, he would be out of the game.
Qian Gukai was quite impressive. At this moment, his body was like a light breeze, and he pushed the lantern away, but did not destroy it.
Wu Junlang let out a cold laugh. His figure moved quickly and grabbed towards the golden branch.
But at this moment, a knife light fell from the sky and slashed towards Wu Junlang's arm.
Wu Junlang had to withdraw his arm in a hurry. Then he turned his claw into a palm and punched towards the knife light.
It turned out that this knife light was formed by Qian Gukai's elemental power. It was not a real weapon.
After a round of fighting, Wu Junlang was forced by Qian Gukai to touch the lantern and was very unwillingly eliminated.
On the other side, Yang Bin also relied on his experience to pull Lie Fang down.
For a moment, only Yang Bin and Qian Gukai were left.
"Junior Brother Qian, what do you think of my suggestion? As long as you give it to me, I will definitely be able to persuade Junior Sister Yue to become your cultivation partner. This way, you and I can both have a beauty. This is a good way to have the best of both worlds!" Yang Bin looked at Qian Gukai and said.
Qian Gukai was tempted. If Zhou Zhijing was said to be an outstanding beauty, then Junior Sister Yue was a girl from a humble family. He liked her even more.
If Yang Bin could really marry the two of them, then why not give this golden branch to him?
Just as Qian Gukai was about to agree, a figure swept out from a corner of the flower boat.
His steps were light and his movements were as smooth as flowing water. He looked very elegant and at ease.
In just a few blinks of an eye, he stepped over all the lanterns and arrived at the top.
He lightly waved his white paper fan and looked at Yang Bin and Qian Gukai with a smile. "Senior Brothers, this golden branch is mine!"
His voice was clear and lacked a bit of magnetism. However, it revealed an unquestionable attitude.
This person was the beautiful man who had been by Zhou Zhijing's side.
"This junior brother looks unfamiliar. I wonder which elder's disciple you are!" Yang Bin looked at the beautiful man and said.
"Hehe, I am a disciple of Elder Ryoei. My name is Ru Yu. Greetings, Senior Brothers!" The beautiful man smiled politely.
"Ah, so it is Elder Ryoei's disciple. I have been disrespectful!" Yang Bin's expression was a bit complicated as he immediately said politely.
Elder Ryoei's reputation in the union was not small. However, he had never heard of him accepting a disciple.
However, since he dared to say it in the hall in front of everyone, he must not be an imposter.
Qian Gukai who was at the side thought to himself, "He looks like a woman and his name is even more like a woman. What a damned ladyboy!"
"Senior Brothers, I will take this golden branch. You won't have any objections, right?" Ru Yu smiled.
"That won't do. I have been in love with Junior Sister Zhou for many years. Now that this opportunity has come, I cannot give it up no matter what!" Yang Bin immediately refused.
"That's good. It's better to show our true abilities!"
Ru Yu replied. Then his aura suddenly changed. His body drew a beautiful parabola and grabbed towards the golden branch.
"Hmph, you want to take the branch? Have you asked me first!" Qian Gukai snorted coldly and took the lead to chase after Ru Yu.
Several blades slashed towards Ru Yu's back, not holding back at all.
Yang Bin also let out a long roar. His fist energy was like a dragon emerging from the sea, blasting towards Ru Yu.
The punches were like rain, each one fierce and domineering.
"This is fun. My planning was not in vain!"
Ru Yu revealed a strange smile. Then his body split into two, and the two identical him went to meet Qian Gukai and Yang Bin.
"Elder Ryoei's Mixed Elements Doppelganger!" Yang Bin recognized the origin of Ru Yu's move at a glance.
This was Elder Ryoei's famous move. It could cultivate a doppelganger that was almost the same as the real body. Its combat ability was not inferior to the real body, and it could last for a long time. It was different from the doppelganger techniques that ordinary people used strength and speed to forcefully create.
The two Ruyi sneered and shouted at the same time, "Mixed Elements Splitting Palm!"
The Mixed Elements Splitting Palm was the palm technique that Ryoei was famous for. Its destructive power was extremely domineering. Every punch was like a thunderbolt.
Yang Bin and Qian Gukai both revealed solemn expressions. They knew how powerful this palm technique was.
The Ru Yu before them was only a high-level Holy Emperor. He had not reached the peak, but the power he displayed was not inferior to the peak Holy Emperor's strength.
The two didn't dare to fight and used their full strength to fight against the two Ru Yu.
Bang bang!
The sound of fists and palms colliding shook the air and scattered it.
After a round of fighting, Yang Bin and Qian Gukai were actually pushed back by Ru Yu.
The two of them were shocked. Although they knew the Mixed Elements Splitting Palm was powerful, Ru Yu's strength was slightly weaker than theirs, but his combat ability was slightly stronger than theirs.
"Junior Brother Ru Yu really has some skills. However, Senior Brother Jin Zhi must have him tonight!" Yang Bin shouted with certainty and attacked again.
Yang Bin cultivated the power of the metal attribute, so his attack power was extremely terrifying. This time, he used his trump card to take down Ru Yu.
On the other side, Qian Gukai also pushed his aura to the peak. Gusts of strong wind raged around him, and some of the lanterns were shaken and scattered.
"Come on, today I'll let the two Senior Brothers know how powerful I am!" Ru Yu shouted excitedly.
The power of his real body and doppelganger rose again, and they fought against his two Senior Brothers.
However, at this moment, a figure quietly swept towards the golden branch.