166: Arrive at Kunwu Mountain, the grand competition begins!

"Father, regarding the struggle for Kunwu Mountain, I have a suggestion."

"Lu Yuan has many talented people under him, and their strength is formidable."

"If Lu Yuan can help our Qin Family seize Kunwu Mountain, could we transfer the mining and ownership rights of Kunwu Mountain to the Azure Cloud Sect?"

"This..."

Qin Xuanqiong pondered slightly.

A king grade spirit vein is worth a fortune.

But if it could exchange for the friendship of a Body Integration Peak powerhouse, or even tie him completely to the Qin Family... "I have no objection."

Qin Xuanqiong quickly made a decision: "As long as we can win, what does it matter if we give this Kunwu Mountain to Fellow Daoist Lu?"

In his view, what the Qin Family lacked most now wasn't resources, but Face and allies.

If they lost to the Gu Family, that would be truly humiliating.

"Wait."

Just then.

The Qin Family's Third Ancestor, Qin Hengyu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them.

In that instant, the air in the hall seemed to freeze.

"The Family Head's agreement is a bit too hasty."

Qin Hengyu's voice was old and indifferent, his gaze sweeping over Lu Yuan with a hint of scrutiny and doubt.

"This Great Competition concerns our Qin Family's Face; there is no room for failure."

"Although Fellow Daoist Lu's strength is great, he is not personally entering the field after all."

"These people he brought..."

Qin Hengyu's gaze fell on Lu Xueyao and Xiao Yuechan: "Are they truly qualified to fight on behalf of my Qin Family?"

"If they lose, where will the Qin Family's Face be?"

"What does the Third Ancestor mean?" Qin Mengyao frowned.

"It's simple."

Qin Hengyu said indifferently: "We will know with a test."

"Qin Lie, step forward!"

"Yes!"

A young man wearing crimson battle armor and exuding a scorching aura strode out.

The number one person in the Qin Family's Golden Core Stage, Qin Lie!

Possessing the Blazing Sun Physique!

"Qin Lie is the strongest in my Qin Family's Golden Core Stage."

Qin Hengyu pointed at Qin Lie and looked at Lu Yuan: "Let that Golden Core Disciple you brought spar with Qin Lie."

"If they can win, I will have nothing more to say."

"If they lose... then please, Fellow Daoist Lu, just watch from the side. This competition should still be fought by our Qin Family's own people."

These words, though polite, carried the arrogance and exclusiveness of an Longevity Family.

Hearing this, Lu Yuan was not angry, but only turned to look at Lu Xueyao behind him.

"Xue Yao, since the Third Ancestor is interested, then you should... play a bit with this Qin Family Prodigy."

"Remember, stop at the point of contact; don't ruin the harmony."

"Yes, Revered Master."

Lu Xueyao stepped out holding her sword, her white clothes fluttering, her expression cold.

"Please."

Qin Lie looked at the stunning woman before him, a flash of amazement in his eyes, but even more Battle Intent.

"Pardon me!"

Boom!

Qin Lie took the lead.

"Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Palm!"

The Blazing Sun Qi within him erupted, and his whole being seemed to transform into a small sun. With a palm strike, heatwaves rolled out, and the temperature in the entire hall instantly rose, even warping the air.

This palm strike was incredibly fierce and powerful, enough to melt gold and iron!

Facing this overbearing palm strike.

Lu Xueyao stood in place, not even drawing her sword.

She simply raised her hand, forming a sword finger, and lightly slashed forward.

"Clang!"

An invisible Sword Qi instantly took shape.

This strike was extremely fast and sharp.

There was no dazzling brilliance, only pure Sword Intent.

"Ching!"

That seemingly invincible Blazing Sun palm force was like cloth meeting a sharp blade before this Sword Qi, instantly split down the middle!

Immediately after.

The Sword Qi's momentum did not decrease, pointing straight at the center of Qin Lie's forehead.

"What?!"

Qin Lie was pale with fright; he wanted to dodge but found himself locked by a terrifying Sword Intent, unable to move at all.

Just as the Sword Qi was about to pierce the center of Qin Lie's forehead, Lu Xueyao flicked her wrist, and the Sword Qi dissipated.

Qin Lie froze in place, cold sweat instantly soaking his back.

One sword strike!

Just a single strand of Sword Qi!

And he lost?

"Thank you for the match," Lu Xueyao said indifferently, retreating behind Lu Yuan.

The entire scene was suddenly deathly silent.

A startling light erupted from Qin Hengyu's cloudy old eyes.

"Good! What a sword technique!"

"This girl's Sword Dao has reached divinity; I fear she has no equal among Golden Cores!"

In his gaze toward Lu Yuan, there was finally a hint of genuine respect.

If the Disciple is like this, how terrifying must the Revered Master be?

"Fellow Daoist Lu has taught his Disciple well; I am impressed."

Qin Hengyu no longer blocked them: "This Great Competition shall proceed as you suggested."

In the corner.

Xiao Fan looked at the spotlight-stealing Lu Xueyao, then at the cold, broken heart-protecting mirror in his arms, the jealousy and grievance in his heart nearly consuming him.

At this moment, his hatred for Lu Xueyao also reached its Peak; she had repeatedly ruined his Opportunity, just like Lu Yuan, haunting him like a ghost.

Xiao Fan couldn't stop roaring in his heart.

"Why?"

"Why is all the glory taken by this Revered Master and Disciple pair?!"

"Just wait! I must win the Foundation Establishment Stage Great Competition! I will make all of you shut up!"

...At the foot of Kunwu Mountain.

A massive warship, carved with ancient immortal runes and exuding an aura of age and vicissitudes, broke through the clouds and slowly descended.

Lu Yuan stood at the bow with his hands behind his back, flanked by the three women: Qin Mengyao, Lu Xueyao, and Xiao Yuechan.

Behind them, the Qin Family Head Qin Xuanqiong, Third Ancestor Qin Hengyu, and a group of high-ranking Qin Family members all wore solemn expressions.

"Is this Kunwu Mountain?"

Lu Yuan's gaze swept over the majestic mountain range ahead, winding like a Dragon and hidden in the sea of clouds, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Under his Golden Eyes of Truth, the Saint Grade Spiritual Vein hidden beneath the surface of the king grade spirit vein was like a sleeping primeval true Dragon, emitting heart-pounding, majestic Spiritual Qi.

"A good place."

Lu Yuan whispered.

Just then.

"Rumble!"

From the other side of the horizon, a deafening roar also rang out.

A pitch-black warship, seemingly forged from a single piece of star meteorite iron, descended forcefully, carrying an overwhelming pressure.

Atop the warship, a large flag embroidered with the character "Gu" fluttered and snapped in the wind.

At the bow, two figures with terrifying auras stood side by side.

The one on the left, wearing a purple-gold python robe with a majestic Face and eyes flashing with light, was the Gu Family Head—Gu Xuanji.

The one on the right had white hair and a thin frame, but his eyes were like two bottomless black holes, seemingly able to swallow all light.

This person was the Gu Family's Fourth Ancestor—Gu Yandao.

Two Body Integration Peaks!

With the appearance of these two, an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the foot of Kunwu Mountain, and the already heavy atmosphere immediately became tense and hostile.

"Qin Xuanqiong, I didn't expect you would actually dare to come."

Gu Xuanji looked down upon the Qin Family members from above, a contemptuous sneer on his lips: "I thought your Qin Family had long been scared witless and were ready to hand over Kunwu Mountain."

"Humph! Gu Xuanji, stop your empty talk!"

Qin Xuanqiong's Face darkened as he snorted coldly: "Kunwu Mountain is a masterless object. Since it was discovered by both our families, we shall each rely on our own abilities!"