Refining Ruins Cauldron

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Blood Blade Sect members changed.

To swear an oath to Heaven is to stake one's entire future path on it.

Such oaths are like putting shackles on oneself.

Normally there may be no problem, but once violated, the consequences are unimaginable.

But what choices do they have now?

If he doesn't accept it and continues fighting, given the cards Gu Qingyun has up his sleeve, even if he ultimately loses, he will definitely fight to the death.

The dangers of the Taiyi Secret Realm are unpredictable.

The chance of surviving is probably less than one in a thousand!

Furthermore, Qiu Wentian might not necessarily lose.

Winning means you can get the Daoist Spirit Fruit and cultivate a high-grade Dao Foundation!

Even if it fails, the Blood Blade Sect can still preserve its strength, and at least surviving in the secret realm will not be a problem.

There will be plenty of time to look for other opportunities, and who knows, there might even be a breakthrough!

Comparing the two options, anyone who isn't a fool knows which choice to make.

Seeing that the people behind him were not speaking, Qiu Wentian stepped forward.

"Our Blood Blade Sect accepts!"

His gaze was fixed on Gu Qingyun, his eyes filled with an unprecedented intensity of fighting spirit.

He had always wanted to compete with Gu Qingyun, and now was the perfect opportunity.

Moreover, Qiu Wentian didn't think he would lose.

Gu Qingyun's sword was fast, but his knife was no less effective!

On the side of the Longevity Sect.

Li Wei couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

"Junior Brother Qingyun, what is the reason for this? We now have the advantage of timing, location, and popular support; why should we yield?"

"As long as the Blood Blade Sect is wiped out, no one will know about this trip!"

This is true. The Longevity Sect has the advantage in numbers, and its top combat power includes Gu Qingyun, Li Wei, and Xu Qingran. In contrast, the Blood Blade Sect is much weaker.

Not only Li Wei, but even Xu Qingran couldn't quite understand Gu Qingyun's actions.

If not now, when?

The path is inherently cruel, a world of survival of the fittest, the law of the jungle.

Seeing this, Gu Qingyun slowly shook his head, deliberately lowering his voice.

"A fight to the death would only benefit the spirit beasts in the secret realm. Haven't you noticed that there are still quite a few lurking auras around?"

These words were like a wake-up call, and Li Wei and Xu Qingran's expressions changed slightly.

Although the aura of the surrounding spirit beasts was very faint, it was very real.

Unable to seize the spiritual fruit, these wicked beasts decided to act like a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

Within the secret realm, there are countless spirit beasts, as numerous as hairs on a cow. If it comes to dealing with them, it's no easier than dealing with the Blood Blade Sect.

"and……"

Gu Qingyun continued, "Qiu Wentian's strength is far more complex than it appears."

"Even though he was injured, the sword in his hand remained sharp. If he were to fight to the death, his fate would be uncertain."

Gu Qingyun naturally knew that if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze.

However, they did not have any irreconcilable feud with the Blood Blade Sect, and it was far from being irreconcilable.

As long as the oath of Heaven is made, the matter of the Dao Foundation Spirit Wood will not be leaked.

To put it another way, in this Taiyi Secret Realm, more people mean more strength, and cooperation is not impossible.

"If I lose, I will consider the spiritual fruits I distributed as a debt I owe to my fellow disciples."

Gu Qingyun added another sentence.

Upon hearing this, Li Wei and Xu Qingran's expressions softened somewhat.

Having said that, Gu Qingyun stopped explaining and stepped forward, his spirit sword silently appearing in his hand, flashing red light.

On the other side, Qiu Wentian was the same; the heavy sword in his hands was as easy to wield as an extension of his own arm, and he was exceptionally agile.

The blade gleamed coldly, its sharpness unstoppable.

At that moment, everything around seemed to quiet down, even the wind stopped.

Everyone watched the two's movements intently, not daring to blink, for fear of missing any detail.

Xu Qingran was so nervous that even her fingertips turned slightly white.

Li Wei's expression was also more serious than before.

As the atmosphere grew increasingly heated, the disciples of the two sects retreated dozens of meters, clearing a space.

To avoid collateral damage if a fight breaks out.

"Let's get started."

Qiu Wentian spoke first, raising his heavy sword and pointing it directly at Gu Qingyun.

His expression was unusually serious, and the excitement in his eyes became increasingly obvious.

Gu Qingyun slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the spiritual energy in his body circulated rapidly, even causing his meridians to swell slightly.

After breaking through to the peak of the third level of Foundation Establishment, his spiritual power was much stronger than before, and he was more confident.

"Relying solely on Burning Heaven will definitely not be enough to defeat Qiu Wentian..."

Then...

The third move of the Seven Star Sword Technique: Seven Wounds!

If the first two moves were merely sword techniques, then this third move is an absolute killing blow.

Concentrate all spiritual power into a single sword strike, abandoning all techniques and transforming it into the simplest and most powerful sword intent, to defeat the enemy with a single strike!

A single spark can start a prairie fire or burn the sky; it can still be used to fight against many.

But Seven Wounds is the ultimate point-to-point killing move.

With the Seven Wounds unleashed, forget about defense; even other actions become superfluous!

We will not return until the enemy is defeated!

On the other side, Qiu Wentian could only sense that all of Gu Qingyun's aura was rapidly receding.

In the end, he stood quietly in place, just like an ordinary person.

That spirit sword seemed to blend into its surroundings, invisible and silent, undetectable even to the swordsman's intent.

"this……"

Qiu Wentian's expression changed drastically, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

He didn't think Gu Qingyun would surrender easily at this moment. What he was about to unleash was a killing move that would shake the heavens and earth!

Qiu Wentian showed no mercy and immediately unleashed his strongest strike!

He knew he only had one chance to make a move.

Just this one strike!

"breaking Dawn!"

A heavy sword has no edge; it can crush an army with sheer force!

Qiu Wentian moved with incredible speed, following the blade, and was already in front of him in the blink of an eye.

The endless sword intent swept in like a hurricane, stirring up a cloud of dust.

The mud and sand, carrying the intent of the blade, scraped against Gu Qingyun's face, causing him a sharp pain. The power of a half-step Golden Core cultivator was terrifying!

He had no way to avoid this blow, nor did he intend to dodge it.

"Seven Wounds!"

The pent-up power erupted like a flood, released along with the spirit sword.

Qiu Wentian's knife was fast, but Gu Qingyun was even faster!

Arriving late, everything around seemed to melt away; the Seven Wounds nearly cleaved the air in two!

The heavy sword and the spirit sword clashed precisely.

Ding!

In an instant, everything around seemed to calm down.

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they quickly covered their ears. That piercing sound had almost ruptured their eardrums!

It was too late to retreat.

The two deadly moves collided, unleashing an incredibly dazzling white light, followed immediately by an explosion!

boom!

A terrifying shockwave, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing in, instantly exploded the surrounding mudflats, leaving a crater over a hundred feet in diameter, and the area was still expanding.

The surrounding scene was filled with flying sand and stones. The shockwaves swept through, destroying everything in their path, turning everything into dust, as if the end of the world had arrived!

As everyone fled, a few who were slower were caught in the blast wave and were severely injured on the spot, coughing up blood!

Both sides were still in shock, staring in astonishment at the scene in the center.

Is this the combat power a Foundation Establishment cultivator can unleash?!

Even among Golden Core experts, this is probably the best they can do.

Xu Qingran stared intently at the center of the explosion. Who would win and who would lose this battle?

As the aftershocks of the explosion gradually subsided, the mudflats evaporated completely, leaving only a cracked patch of ground.

As the smoke and dust cleared, the scene inside was finally revealed to everyone.

Two familiar figures stood facing each other.

The two made no further moves, their hands still tightly gripping their swords.

Could it be... a draw?!