Refining Ruins Cauldron

Liu Wanqian wanted to use Gu Qingyun as a whetstone to hone his swordsmanship.

Isn't Gu Qingyun the same at this moment?

Every move is not only a sign of respect for the opponent, but also a reflection of one's own understanding of one's own strength.

Step by step, steadily climbing higher!

The competition on stage was fierce, and the audience watched with great enjoyment, exclaiming how exciting it was.

"This is a real duel! What were all those other battles I saw before?!"

"Awesome! So awesome! It got my blood pumping!"

"Hey, can you guys tell who won?"

Unfortunately, no one can answer this question now.

The outcome remains uncertain until the very end.

when!

Raising his sword to parry, Liu Wanqian dodged the attack and quickly withdrew.

The two retreated to a safe distance again.

Liu Wanqian, who had always been calm and composed with a cool expression, now had beads of sweat on his face, but his eyes were becoming clearer and more eager.

He didn't hold back just now.

He had longed for this kind of battle for far too long!

"Gu Qingyun, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

"However, this fight should end now. Be careful!"

For the first time, Liu Wanqian laughed from the bottom of his heart, his three-foot-long sword held horizontally in front of him, its light radiating everywhere!

"The Primordial Sword Technique: All Swords Return to Their Origin!"

This is the strongest sword strike that Liu Wanqian has mastered so far, imbued with his complete understanding of the way of the sword!

This battle had never been shown to outsiders before!

Even a cultivator who has just entered the Foundation Establishment stage might not be able to safely withstand the "Ten Thousand Swords Return to One" attack!

Seeing this, Gu Qingyun's expression gradually became serious.

With just one glance, he realized how terrifying this move was.

Sharp and unstoppable, it seems capable of shattering everything in the world!

Even one's spiritual consciousness seems to be severed along with it!

As his aura gradually subsided, Liu Wanqian focused all his energy into his sword.

The name "Ten Thousand Swords Return to One" is truly well-deserved!

"What a fine sword!"

Gu Qingyun couldn't help but sigh, but his hands didn't slow down at all.

The Azure Serpent Sword was held horizontally in front of his chest, its faint red light flashing.

The violent spiritual energy surged into the sword like a tidal wave.

Seven Star Sword Technique, Burn the Heavens!

This was the second technique he had barely managed to grasp from the initial sparks of inspiration over the past month.

Compared to the first move, "A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire," the "Burning Sky" move is much less dramatic.

If a single spark can start a prairie fire and cause widespread destruction, then burning the heavens is like breaking through the entire surface with a single point.

Concentrate all destructive power into the sword, and with the power to shatter the heavens, break through all laws!

Soon, both of them reached their limits and drew their swords simultaneously!

Ten Thousand Swords Return to Their Origin to Conquer the Heavens!

Sword intent and fire energy intertwined, spreading endless destructive power in all directions.

boom!

A deafening roar erupted, sending sand and stones flying. Even the granite arena was now cracked inch by inch, with no intact part remaining.

The bright light was dazzling, and the sword's edge was menacing. Even the audience members had to give way, fearing that they might be caught in the crossfire.

The battle between these geniuses could be this terrifying!

But at this critical moment, an invisible spiritual consciousness, taking advantage of the aftershocks of the sword energy collision, shot through the void and directly towards Gu Qingyun!

This technique is far more skillful than Ziyan's!

If Gu Qingyun hadn't cultivated the "Spirit Forging Technique" and possessed extraordinary perception, he probably wouldn't have been able to detect this spiritual sense at all!

It's obvious to anyone with a brain who did it.

"Old dog Wei!"

Gu Qingyun's face darkened completely, and his expression became extremely ugly.

Choosing to resort to underhanded tactics at a time like this, this old dog has no shame whatsoever!

In a clash of titans, the slightest difference can lead to a world of difference!

Even the slightest mistake could cost you your life!

He wanted to use Liu Wanqian to completely destroy himself!

Then they can claim that swords and spears have no eyes on the arena, and no one can hold them accountable!

Flawless and impeccable!

But how could Gu Qingyun be a lamb to the slaughter?

The spiritual consciousness that had been projecting outwards was instantly withdrawn. A portion of the mind was forcibly diverted to circulate the "Spirit Forging Technique" to firmly protect the sea of ​​consciousness.

"Spiritual Communication Technique," activate the needle!

Everything happened in an instant; the silver needle struck the spiritual consciousness.

If it were merely a Foundation Establishment stage technique, Gu Qingyun could use the Condensed Needle technique to catch his opponent off guard.

But this time, it was a Golden Core expert who made the move. As the saying goes, one force can overcome all techniques. No matter how strong Gu Qingyun's skills were, he could not make up for the gap between them!

The two attacks were annihilated in the void, and the backlash instantly returned to their bodies.

Gu Qingyun's mind was shaken, his vision went black, and his movements slowed down by a fraction.

How could Liu Wanqian, who had been focused on defending against the enemy, let go of this opportunity?

The terrifying sword intent of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Origin was like a runaway horse, instantly penetrating through layers of sword energy and heading straight for Gu Qingyun's vital point!

This sword strike was originally intended to decide the outcome of the battle, but after Gu Qingyun lost his focus for a moment, it became a life-or-death situation!

The speed was so fast that no one had expected it!

Gu Qingyun had no way out; death was the only outcome under the sword!

However, just as the sword energy was about to pierce through his chest, a golden shield was activated at that moment!

A protective talisman, the Golden Bell Shield!

when!

This top-grade talisman withstood the sword strike head-on.

The sect's martial arts competition did not prohibit the use of talismans and magical artifacts; it only determined who could stand until the end.

Only a ripple remained on the light shield, without any sign of shattering!

This is all thanks to the talisman left behind by the big guy. After being transformed by the Refining Ruins Cauldron, it can now withstand a full-force attack from a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Ever since he obtained these talismans, Gu Qingyun has kept them on his person and carried them with him at all times.

The sneak attack by Ziyan last night, in particular, made him extremely alert.

Unexpectedly, I actually made the right bet!

The sword energy shattered instantly, and the light of the talisman also faded away.

They failed to break through the shield, but had already exhausted all their power.

Amulets are consumables; they can save lives, but at a high price.

Since Liu Wanqian's first attack failed, it was Gu Qingyun's turn to make a move!

The "Return of Ten Thousand Swords" technique is powerful and has astonishing power, but it also consumes a great deal of energy from the user!

That sword strike just now almost exhausted Liu Wanqian's last bit of spiritual power.

With his spiritual energy depleted, Gu Qingyun certainly wouldn't let such a golden opportunity slip by!

Stepping on the "Free and Unfettered Steps," he shot out and arrived in front of Liu Wanqian in the blink of an eye.

The latter was pale and so weak that he could barely hold his sword. In desperation, he could only hold the sword horizontally in front of his chest in an attempt to defend himself.

Liu Wanqian tried to pull away, but it was too late. Her legs felt like they were embedded in the ground and wouldn't obey her commands!

The feeling of weakness in his body made him feel extremely uncomfortable, and even taking a step forward was extremely difficult!

Gu Qingyun shifted his sword stance and struck out heavily with the hilt of his sword!

With a dull thud, it slammed into Liu Wanqian's chest.

The latter was sent flying backwards, shooting out like a cannonball!

It was so fast that before anyone could react, it had already rolled off the stage.

boom!

Liu Wanqian fell heavily to the ground, clutching his chest and spitting out blood.

His white clothes were stained with a few bright red spots, making them particularly eye-catching.

Lost.

At least in this match, he did lose.

Looking up at Gu Qingyun again, Liu Wanqian felt no resentment or anger, only awe and relief.

Losing is losing, and Liu Wanqian has nothing to be ashamed of!

If you're not as skilled as others, then keep practicing.

Having a goal provides motivation.

Next time, I must win!

At this moment, the entire room was silent; you could hear a pin drop.