169: The curtain falls, the final outcome is revealed!

"Your sword... actually contains the power of space?"

"You have some skill!"

Gu Yi set aside his contempt, Battle Intent rising in his eyes.

"In that case, let me show you my true methods!"

"Seven Kills Gengjin Sword Array, rise!"

Swish! Swish! Swish!

With his sharp shout, seven identical golden Flying Swords flew out from within his body.

These seven Flying Swords were arranged according to the positions of the Big Dipper, instantly forming a murderous sword array that trapped Lu Xueyao within.

"Kill!"

The sword array activated, and countless streaks of Gengjin Sword Qi fell like a rainstorm, sealing off all avenues of retreat.

"It's over!"

The hearts of the Qin Family members turned cold.

This Seven Kills Sword Array was a secret of the Gu Family; once caught inside, even an Early Stage Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator would be left with regrets!

Triumphant smiles appeared on the faces of the Gu Family members.

However, Lu Xueyao, standing at the center of the sword array, remained calm.

She closed her eyes as if giving up resistance.

"One... two... three..."

She counted silently in her heart.

This was the location of the sword array's flaw that her Revered Master had told her!

"Seven!"

At the exact moment the seventh breath arrived.

Clang!

Lu Xueyao snapped her eyes open, a brilliant light bursting from them.

"Now!"

Her figure was like lightning as she instantly vanished from her spot.

The next moment.

She appeared at the southeast corner of the sword array, which was the weakest point of the array core.

"Six Paths of Reincarnation Sword — One Sword to Break All Laws!"

Boom!

A terrifying Sword Qi, pitch-black as ink and carrying the aura of Reincarnation, slashed fiercely at that node.

Crack!

A crisp sound rang out.

The sword array, which had been operating smoothly, instantly stalled like a jammed gear.

Immediately following that.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The seven Flying Swords simultaneously let out a mournful cry, their light dimming as they fell from the sky.

The sword array was broken!

Pfft!

Due to their mental connection, Gu Yi sprayed a mouthful of fresh blood. He felt as if he had been struck by lightning, flying backward with eyes full of shock and despair.

"How is it possible... how could you possibly know the flaw of my sword array?!"

Lu Xueyao did not answer him.

Her figure flashed, appearing before Gu Yi with her sword tip pressed against his throat.

"You lost."

The entire field fell into a dead silence.

Everyone stared at this scene, dumbfounded.

Defeated?

Gu Yi, known as the "Little Sword God," had actually been defeated so thoroughly and so quickly?

And it was by having his array broken with a single sword strike!

"This... how is this possible?!"

Gu Xuanji's face was ashen. He stared fixedly at Lu Xueyao, then looked at Lu Yuan, who had a nonchalant expression in the distance.

He understood that this was definitely due to Lu Yuan's guidance!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Qin Hengyu was so excited his beard was trembling. "Fellow Daoist Lu truly knows how to teach his Disciple! This girl's sword Dao talent is simply a Prodigy!"

Qin Mengyao also looked on with admiration. "Sister Xue Yao is indeed amazing; she is worthy of being Brother Yuan's Disciple."

To the side, Xiao Fan watched the center of attention, Lu Xueyao, and nearly ground his teeth to pieces.

Her again!

Why was it her stealing the spotlight every time?!

"The second round goes to the Qin Family!"

Qin Xuanqiong announced loudly.

"This is your reward."

He took out a Medicinal Pill emitting a dense purple Qi. "A perfect quality Nascent Soul Pill; it can assist you in condensing a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul."

"Thank you, Clan Head."

Lu Xueyao performed a salute but did not take it, instead looking toward Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan smiled and took the Medicinal Pill, stuffing it directly into her hand.

"Take it; this is what you deserve."

"Yes, Revered Master."

...Two consecutive losses.

The Gu Family's face had been completely lost.

"Gu Xuanji, best of three, you have already lost."

Qin Xuanqiong's face was glowing with health, and he spoke with high spirits, "This Kunwu Mountain belongs to my Qin Family!"

"Wait a moment!"

Gu Xuanji's face was so gloomy it looked like it would drip water, but he was unwilling to leave with his tail between his legs like this.

"The matches aren't finished yet!"

"The third round, Nascent Soul Stage!"

"If my Gu Family wins this round, I want thirty percent of the profits from Kunwu Mountain!"

Qin Xuanqiong's expression darkened, but he also knew that if he didn't make the Gu Family lose convincingly, the other party probably wouldn't give up Kunwu Mountain easily.

He then nodded. "Fine! Since you want to compete, I will fulfill your wish!"

"The third round, begin!"

"Gu Changqing, get out there! You must win!"

Gu Xuanji roared through gritted teeth.

"Yes, Clan Head!"

A middle-aged man wearing a green robe with a somewhat pale face stepped forward.

Gu Changqing, Late Stage Nascent Soul, Wood Dao Body!

"Yuechan, go ahead."

Lu Yuan glanced at Xiao Yuechan beside him.

"Yes, husband."

Xiao Yuechan, in a blue dress, drifted out.

"Little girl, do you want to learn from them too?"

Gu Changqing looked at the delicate Xiao Yuechan, a flash of ruthlessness appearing in his eyes.

"Since you're seeking death, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Lunar Immortal Sealing Seal!"

Xiao Yuechan didn't bother talking to him at all, using a killing move right from the start.

Boom!

An extreme cold erupted.

The entire arena was instantly frozen, turning into a world of ice and snow.

Gu Changqing felt as if the blood in his body was about to be frozen, and his movements became incredibly sluggish.

"Damn it! It's an ice-type Divine Ability!"

His face changed drastically; he knew he had met his nemesis.

"Blood Burning Secret Method! Open!"

He did not hesitate to burn his Lifespan.

Boom!

The Wood vitality in his body instantly transformed into violent blood-qi power, forcefully breaking through the icy seal.

"Scarlet Flame Blood-Burning Blade! Slash!"

A blood-colored long blade appeared in his hand, carrying a momentum that could incinerate everything as it slashed toward Xiao Yuechan.

However.

At the very moment when he burned his Lifespan and his blood-qi was at its most boiling.

A sharp light flashed in Xiao Yuechan's eyes.

"Now!"

"Ice Soul Cold Light!"

Buzz!

A blue beam of light hit Gu Changqing's chest with absolute precision.

Sizzle, sizzle!

The originally boiling blood-qi reacted violently upon meeting this extreme cold.

It was like a red-hot iron being thrown into ice water.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The Meridians in Gu Changqing's body instantly ruptured.

"Ah!!"

He let out a shrill scream, the blood blade dissipated, and he fell straight down, his whole body twitching and foaming at the mouth.

Backlash!

A fatal backlash!

One move!

Another clean and efficient move!

The entire field once again fell into a deathly silence.

Three victories in three matches!

The Qin Family had completely crushed the Gu Family!

"We won! We won!"

The Qin Family Disciples cheered and jumped for joy.

Gu Xuanji's face was as pale as death, and he looked as if he had aged ten years.

"We... lost..."

He glanced at Lu Yuan, his eyes filled with deep wariness.

This person... was too terrifying!

Not only was his own strength powerful, but even his subordinates were such prodigies!

"Go!"

Gu Xuanji gritted his teeth and led the Gu Family members away from Kunwu Mountain in disgrace.

"Hahaha! How satisfying!"

Qin Xuanqiong laughed. "Fellow Daoist Lu, from today on, this Kunwu Mountain is yours!"

"Thank you."

Lu Yuan smiled slightly.

And Xiao Yuechan also received her reward — a High Grade Spirit Treasure named the Lunar Pearl.

With this, the battle for Kunwu Mountain came to a perfect conclusion.

Lu Yuan had not only secured this precious land hiding a Saint Grade Spiritual Vein but had also completely established himself within the Qin Family while dealing a heavy blow to Xiao Fan and the Gu Family.

It could truly be called killing three birds with one stone!