Refining Ruins Cauldron

Everyone watched the scene with bated breath, awaiting the final result.

"I... lost..."

His voice trembled as he slowly uttered three words, but they didn't come from Gu Qingyun's mouth; instead, they came from Qiu Wentian.

As soon as he finished speaking, he could no longer hold on, and the heavy knife in his hand fell with a clang.

Even though he used all his strength in that strike, it was completely broken through by Gu Qingyun's Seven Injuries Technique and couldn't harm the opponent in the slightest.

In that instant, Qiu Wentian knew that he had no chance of winning.

He looked at Gu Qingyun with a complicated expression. His hand holding the knife was still trembling slightly. His thumb was torn, and blood was still seeping out and dripping from his fingertips.

In terms of cultivation level, he was much higher than Gu Qingyun, but even so, he was still no match for him!

Qiu Wentian had never experienced this kind of frustration before.

When he faced the Seven Wounds, he even thought that the person standing in front of him was a Golden Core expert.

How could such power come from the hands of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?

"I am using a Heavenly Rank Sword Technique."

Gu Qingyun spoke slowly, and with one sentence, he answered all of Qiu Wentian's doubts.

I see, no wonder!

Heavenly Rank Sword Techniques are extremely rare in the outside world.

Even the entire Blood Blade Sect didn't have a single one!

He gave a self-deprecating laugh and stopped hesitating.

"I, Qiu Wentian, am honoring my defeat. I swear by this sword that what happened today will never be revealed to anyone. If I break this oath, may my entire cultivation path be destroyed, and may I die without a burial place!"

The oath of Heaven has been made. Although there seems to be no major change on the surface, Qiu Wentian has been quietly given an additional shackle.

As long as the shackles remain unbroken, the oath is the rule, and it must not be transgressed.

Otherwise, the Heavenly Dao will punish them, unleashing heavenly lightning that even a Nascent Soul cultivator, let alone a Foundation Establishment cultivator, would find unbearable.

On the Blood Blade Sect's side, seeing this scene, everyone gritted their teeth and clenched their fists.

But a defeat is a defeat; they are simply outmatched in skill. What can they do?

Even Qiu Wentian couldn't do anything to Gu Qingyun and could only willingly admit defeat. If they were to take over, what difference would it make from sending them to their deaths?

Even if there is displeasure, the agreement must be kept at this moment.

"Why aren't you swearing an oath yet? Or do you want me to help you?"

Li Wei spoke at this moment, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

If they obediently comply, Li Wei wouldn't mind letting them off the hook.

The Longevity Sect is, after all, a reputable and righteous sect, and its reputation cannot be tarnished.

But if anyone dares to go back on their word, they can't blame me for using my double hammers!

Now that Qiu Wentian is seriously injured, the rest of the Blood Blade disciples are no threat at all.

If you really want to be ruthless, why not silence them?

Helpless, the Blood Blade Sect disciples had no choice but to comply, swearing an oath to the Heavenly Dao as Qiu Wentian had done.

At this moment, everyone from the Longevity Sect was practically strutting up in the air.

As fellow disciples, they could also share in the glory of Gu Qingyun's feat of sweeping away the prodigies of the Blood Blade Sect.

At the very least, I must stand up straight and not embarrass my junior brother Qingyun.

Only after the last person swore an oath did Gu Qingyun nod in satisfaction.

Today's events are now temporarily concluded.

The Dao Foundation Spirit Wood and the Dao Rhyme Spirit Fruit, if released, would be enough to unleash a bloodbath.

The saying goes, "A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime," so one must be extremely cautious.

"Fellow Daoists, I hope we will meet again someday."

Gu Qingyun led the members of the Changsheng Sect away.

Qiu Wentian watched the departing figure with a complex expression.

Unexpectedly, there is such a prodigy among the younger generation.

In the past, I was narrow-minded and thought that no one could surpass me.

At such a young age, Gu Qingyun was able to unleash combat power at the Golden Core level, and even his actions and temperament far surpassed those of his peers.

This child is destined for greatness!

Thinking of this, Qiu Wentian couldn't help but smile.

At that time, I'm afraid I won't even have a chance to make a move when I face Gu Qingyun again.

……

In the blink of an eye, the one-year period for the Taiyi Secret Realm has come to an end.

Beyond the secret realm.

The stone gate passageway lit up again.

The sect leaders and lords of the three major sects who had been guarding the perimeter slowly opened their eyes.

"Finally out?"

With a whoosh, figures shot out one after another, landing in the canyon.

All told, there were exactly twelve people.

Throughout the year, the secret realm was fraught with danger. Even though the struggle for Daoist Spirit Fruits temporarily subsided, many disciples from various sects still suffered heavy losses.

Only a few managed to make it out alive.

When everyone saw the clothing of these figures clearly, Master Liuli was the first to lose his composure, and his face darkened completely.

Of the twelve people, not a single one was a disciple of the Glazed Tile School!

Zhao Qingshan and Jiang Chuan, these are the two she has high hopes for!

Even if everyone else perishes in the secret realm, the two of them are expected to survive.

But reality slapped her hard in the face.

"Qiu Wentian! How dare you attack a disciple of my Glazed Tile School?!"

Liuli Zhenren's face turned ashen, and he even disregarded the dignity of a Nascent Soul cultivator, brazenly attacking Qiu Wentian.

Overwhelming two realms, Qiu Wentian had absolutely no chance of fighting back against her.

Just a glance is enough to suffocate someone!

But how could Blood Blade Ancestor allow her to do whatever she wanted?

He took a small step forward, instantly blocking the overwhelming pressure.

Qiu Wentian finally caught his breath, his face pale.

"Fellow Daoist Liuli, once you enter the secret realm, life and death are left to fate. Furthermore, for the dignified Sect Master Liuli to attack a junior of my Blood Blade Sect—does she truly believe my Blood Blade Sect is without capable members?!"

Blood Blade Ancestor showed no leniency towards Glazed True Person. The trip to the Taiyi Secret Realm was originally an agreement between the three major sects, and her actions were neither reasonable nor justifiable.

"I may not pursue the matter of who the murderer is, but I demand the truth!"

Liuli Zhenren remained relentless.

The two Nascent Soul cultivators faced off, their presence so intense it seemed sparks flew in the air, their power was awe-inspiring.

"Yes, so what?"

"Besides me, who else do you think could wipe out so many geniuses from the Glazed Tile School?"

"Let alone them, if it weren't for the good fortune of those few from the Longevity Sect, only our Blood Blade Sect would have made it out this time!"

At that moment, Qiu Wentian, who had been silent all along, slowly spoke, his expression cold and domineering.

They have sworn an oath to Heaven that what happened in the secret realm must never be revealed to outsiders.

This time, we can only act according to circumstances. Which cultivator would dare to challenge the Heavenly Dao with their own path?!

As for Gu Qingyun, let whoever wants to acknowledge him do so; I certainly won't.

He had worked so hard to achieve peace and tranquility, and he didn't want to get involved with the powerful Liuli Sect again and disturb his peace.

As the old saying goes, "People are afraid of becoming famous, just as pigs are afraid of getting fat. Only a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water." Gu Qingyun didn't want to be the one who gets shot down for being the first to stick her neck out.

However, before Gu Qingyun could even feel smug, a voice suddenly appeared in his mind.

"This trip to the secret realm seems to have been quite fruitful!"

Gu Qingyun subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound and saw Qing Gu Zhenren with a smile on his face.

His expression remained unchanged, and he looked at Gu Qingyun with a smile in his eyes. Although he did not speak, it was as if he saw everything clearly.

Gu Qingyun's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that his master's gaze revealed that he had even taken the Dao Foundation Spirit Wood?

The spirit wood was hidden within his body, and his aura had long been suppressed to the lowest level. Moreover, he was also concealed by the Refining Ruins Cauldron and the Heavenly Rank cultivation technique, so ordinary people should not be able to see it.

Even Liuli Zhenren and Xue Dao Lao Zu didn't realize how Qing Gu Zhenren managed to do it!

Gu Qingyun was filled with doubt and stood there for a long time, unable to utter a single word.

Master Qinggu did not rush to ask further questions. He gave Gu Qingyun a meaningful look before turning away.

"Fellow Daoist Liuli, an agreement is an agreement. If you insist on breaking it..."

"Let's see what my fist can do first."