Lan Hua originally intended to give Lü Yuanwei a good beating, but she didn't expect that the latter possessed a spirit tortoise shell, which not only had amazing defense but also made him immune to physical attacks.

If this duel weren't limited to archery, Lan Hua was confident that with his skills, he could still manage to bleed Lü Yuanwei dry.

"I'll let you off for now, but I'll collect this debt tenfold in the future!" Lan Hua thought to herself.

Although Lu Yuanwei was defeated, he was not convinced and his face was extremely gloomy.

"Hmph, you just used a trick to force me out of the martial arts arena."

If you continue fighting, you will undoubtedly lose!

Lan Hua, having reached the edge of the training ground, paused slightly and snorted:

"You can't beat me either. If you go all out, you'll still only lose."

You should be glad this competition only tests archery skills!

After saying that, Lan Hua gracefully jumped off the training ground and joined the Duanmu family, leaving Lü Yuanwei bewildered in the wind.

Duanmu Zhi Qiu patted Lan Hua on the shoulder, but in his excitement, he didn't control his strength well, causing the latter to wince in pain.

"Brother Duanmu, if you're in a good mood, there's no need to be so polite, is there?"

Duanmu Zhi Qiu reluctantly withdrew his large hand and laughed, "Brother Lan has brought unparalleled glory to my family. I'm just too happy!"

Nalan Ruode laughed and said, "I think Second Brother is just jealous."

Duanmu Wudi smiled broadly, "Young friend, congratulations! You managed to capture Lü Yuanwei, who was wearing the Spirit Tortoise Armor, with your cunning. You've truly impressed me!"

The last few words were drawn out, implying a profound meaning.

Lan Hua clasped his hands in greeting and said with a smile, "I apologize to everyone, my identity as a talisman master has been kept secret until now."

However, I haven't had the chance to use it yet, but that's not my fault!

Everyone smiled and didn't hold it against Lan Hua.

On the Lü family's side, everyone's faces were gloomy and lifeless.

This stands in stark contrast to the joyful laughter of the Duanmu family.

Lu Yuanwei, dejected and uneasy, walked up to Lu Bu and whispered:

"Patriarch, it was my oversight that allowed Lan Hua's wicked scheme to succeed. Please punish me!"

Lu Bu was furious. "Useless! I gave you the Exploding Arrow and the Spirit Turtle Shell, and you still can't beat a nobody in the archery world!"

This is a disgrace to the Lü family. How will these people in the archery cultivation world view the Lü family in the future?

You've completely disgraced the archery family! When you return to your clan, go to Ten Thousand Arrows Cliff and reflect on your actions!

Upon hearing the name Wan Jian Cliff, Lü Yuanwei trembled.

It seems that the Ten Thousand Arrows Cliff is an inauspicious place that should not be entered.

Lu Yuanwei clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking, his eyes slowly turning sinister, his hatred for Lan Hua growing stronger.

He lost to Lan Hua in two consecutive battles, and even with his equipment fully upgraded, he was still no match for her in the final battle.

"Your disciple obeys!"

Wang Yang and Li Tong exchanged a glance and nodded slightly in mid-air, both agreeing that the Four Directions Martial Arts Tournament had reached a final conclusion.

Wang Yang announced loudly: "In this martial arts competition, the Duanmu family has emerged victorious, and the bow and jewel belong to the Duanmu family."

"We request that Patriarch Duanmu collect the bow embryo at the Sun-Shooting Pavilion tonight!"

Duanmu Wudi looked at Wang Yang and nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

A voice suddenly came from a rogue cultivator.

"Why wait until tonight? Take it out now and let us see what this peerless bow looks like!"

"That's right, it's still early. After we check the fetus, we can go down the mountain and go home. Maybe we can still make it in time for dinner!"

"......"

Wang Yang glanced at Li Tong, who nodded slightly in agreement.

"Very well, please move to the Sun-Shooting Pavilion!"

The Sun-Shooting Pavilion is located in the center of the Chasing-the-Arrow Peak, and is situated in the center of the three martial arts training grounds (A, B, and C), standing a full three stories high.

The bow was placed on the third floor of the Sun-Shooting Pavilion, guarded by experts from the Haoran Prefecture Archery Division, the Lü family, and the Duanmu family.

Li Tong flashed into the Sun-Shooting Pavilion and reappeared before everyone's eyes a moment later.

Wang Yang nodded slightly and said loudly, "Please use the fetal ligation device!"

Li Tong spread his right hand, and a large white bow appeared in his palm, emanating a faint mist.

Duanmu Chong and Liu Xiangtian, the chief guest of the aristocratic family, summoned their battle bows and stood at a distance.

The two men had sharp eyes, monitoring everyone and everything happening in the distance to prevent anyone with ulterior motives from harming the fetus.

After all, this bow is a peerless treasure. As long as it is nurtured with enough spiritual energy, it can become a celestial artifact.

Among cultivators in the world, who doesn't covet immortal artifacts? Even those powerful cultivators at the Yuanxiang Realm pursue them relentlessly.

The bow was as white as jade, without a trace of any other color, and perfectly flawless.

Strangely, there was no bowstring on the bow, not even a slot for attaching the bowstring.

"What a fine bow! It's just like a handsome young man!"

"Yes, is this what a fetus is like? It can keep growing?"

"This bow has no bowstring. Is the bowstring lost, or is it a bow without a string?" Lan Hua thought of this the moment she saw the bow.

Duanmu Wudi was excited. After a year of stalemate among the three families of the Half-Heaven Realm Bow Cultivator, the Bow Embryo finally fell into the hands of the Duanmu family.

As soon as he grasped the bow, Duanmu Wudi felt a surge of spiritual power, even though the bow was currently only at the level of a treasure artifact.

"This bow has no string; it is a bow without a string. When paired with my family's invisible arrows, its power is earth-shattering!" Duanmu Wudi exclaimed excitedly.

Although Cai Mingchong failed to obtain the bow and sac, his expression remained relatively calm, after all, Haoran Mansion had many good things.

Lu Bu looked at Duanmu Wudi with eyes full of envy and resentment, then snorted:

"Old thief Duanmu, you'd better keep this bow frame safe, lest someone with ill intentions steal it!"

Duanmu Wudi ignored Lu Bu's sarcastic remarks, and with a flash of light in his hand, the bow was stored in his storage space.

Let's go!

The area around Zhuiyi Peak is crowded with people and eyes, including not only many experts but also quite a few people with ulterior motives.

Having obtained a priceless treasure, the Duanmu family naturally dared not linger; returning to their family home as soon as possible was their top priority.

Fortunately, the return journey was uneventful, and everyone returned safely to the family home.

Inside the main hall of the aristocratic family, a group of elders and guest ministers gathered together, quite satisfied with having obtained the bow embryo.

"Patriarch, I've secured the bow and arrow for you. Shouldn't we fulfill our first deal now?"

Although Lan Hua's voice was not loud, it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"trade?"

An elder scoffed, "With the bow embryo in hand, given enough time, the aristocratic families can develop it into a celestial artifact."

As for the growth-type battle bow commissioned by the aristocratic families to Tianyu for forging, it also has the potential to become a celestial weapon.

With two great immortal artifacts in hand, who in this vast realm can rival my family?

The tone shifted abruptly, "Patriarch, I think it would be better to exchange it for something else. We can't give him that bow!"

“Yes, the three elders are right!” The two elders nodded in agreement.

The remaining elders remained silent, waiting for the patriarch's reaction and acting accordingly.

Duanmu Wudi looked embarrassed, not expecting the elders of the aristocratic families to pull such a stunt.

Although these clan elders had not reached the Yuanxiang Realm, they were all old monsters who had lived for over a hundred years, and their words carried considerable weight when spoken together.

Lan Hua's expression changed drastically, and she snorted, "I just won the bow for the aristocratic family, and now you're going to turn your back on me in the blink of an eye?"

"Hmph, is this the family tradition of the Duanmu family that the patriarch is so proud of? It truly needs improvement!"