"Whoosh~"

Upon hearing this, Gu Tianhe flew into a rage and immediately unleashed a sword aura towards Gu Hanshan.

"Boom~"

Gu Hanshan swung his sword backhand, and the two sword energies collided and exploded instantly, affecting everyone present.

"Three hundred years have passed, and your sword aura is still so pathetic."

"And how much better can you be?"

After their verbal sparring, the two returned to a standoff.

Gu Hanshan had already discerned Gu Tianhe's cultivation level from his sword strike, reaching the fifth rank of the Soul Sea realm. Meanwhile, Gu Hanshan himself had neglected his cultivation for the past three hundred years in order to care for Luo Qingcheng's remnant soul, and had only managed to reach the fifth rank of the Soul Sea realm.

However, Gu Hanshan was confident that he could defeat Gu Tianhe.

"Senior brother, you've only reached the fifth rank of the Soul Sea Realm in the past three hundred years. You probably never imagined that your junior brother, who could only look up to you back then, would now have the same cultivation level as you."

"What a pity, you have all that cultivation, but you've wasted it all."

Gu Hanshan sneered, then his phantoms appeared, transforming into countless figures to attack Gu Tianhe.

Gu Tianhe was not to be outdone; his dragon-like form was unleashed with overwhelming power.

"The Great River Opens and Closes with the Sword!"

"The sword of continuous drizzle!"

Upon seeing that the two were using the Ancient River Sect's sword technique, all the disciples exclaimed in surprise.

These two sword techniques, one with a heavy, steady approach and the other with a light, agile approach, can be considered equally brilliant.

The two exchanged more than thirty blows in mid-air, their sword energy crisscrossing and ravaging the surrounding scenery beyond recognition.

As Gu Hanshan flicked his longsword, knocking away the dragon in Gu Tianhe's hand, the two separated once again.

Gu Tianhe was extremely surprised: "You actually mastered this sword technique to such a level?"

Gu Hanshan did not answer. At this moment, his spiritual energy surged, his face turned pale, and a bead of sweat the size of a bean slid down his cheek to his toes.

How are you?

Sensing something was wrong, Leng Hu quickly moved to Gu Hanshan's side and asked with concern.

"I have consumed too much spiritual energy while nourishing Qingyue's soul, and I am temporarily unable to move."

"Leave the rest to me."

"A swift and decisive battle is necessary to avoid any unforeseen circumstances."

"Um."

Cold Fox stepped forward and slowly grasped the longsword hanging behind your back with his left hand.

"Oh dear, a fight has broken out!"

Just then, Shen Zhao arrived at the scene with Su Yunying.

"Wow, it's so lively here."

Su Yunying curiously observed the situation before her and couldn't help but stick out her tongue at Shen Zhao.

When Chu Yang saw that it was Shen Zhao, he remembered how Shen Zhao had tricked him into disemboweling him a few days ago, and his anger flared up.

But when he saw Su Yunying next to Shen Zhao, he was immediately excited: "This girl is so beautiful. She is just as good as Shen Yue. She is my type."

He stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Su Yunying, and said, "My name is Chu Yang. May I ask your name, young lady?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Tianhe and the demons all looked at Chu Yang with surprise.

What kind of time is this? Can't you at least consider the occasion when you're trying to pick up girls?

Su Yunying frowned, glanced at Chu Yang, and then suddenly realized, "So you're Chu Yang, the one who ate three pills? It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yang nearly choked on his own blood; this was truly a case of rubbing salt in the wound.

"Damn it, Shen Zhao, you made me lose face in front of a beauty. This feud is now irreconcilable."

Those around him chuckled to themselves upon hearing this, for it was quite a spectacle to be provoked into disemboweling oneself to prove one's innocence with just a few words.

Gu Tianhe asked, "Young Master Shen, what brings you here again?"

Shen Zhao smiled slightly: "It's nothing. As a member of the Court of Judgment, I have an obligation to contribute to maintaining peace on the Immortal Martial Continent."

I am aware of the affairs between your sects. Rather than engaging in a large-scale war and causing unnecessary casualties, why don't you listen to my opinion?

What do you want?

"It's very simple. A fair duel, best of three. If Guhe Sect wins, the demon race will retreat to the demon realm and never set foot on this land again."

"If the demon realm is fortunate enough to win, please hand over the remnant soul of the demon saintess, how about that?"

Gu Tianhe pondered for a moment, then cast questioning glances at the elders.

"Sect Master, this might be a way to reduce casualties. Let's agree to it."

Seeing that no one objected, Gu Tianhe immediately said, "Alright, I agree. Elder Sun will be in charge of the first match. Who do you plan to send?"

"I'll do it!"

Cold Fox stepped forward expressionlessly, his gaze fixed coldly on his opponent.

"Elder of the Ancient River Sect, Sun Jinhui is honored to learn from your superior skills."

Swoosh~

As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of cold light appeared behind Leng Hu, and a sharp sword aura sliced ​​off Sun Jinhui's sideburns at a speed invisible to the naked eye.

The entire audience was shocked; no one had expected such an ending.

"Uh...this..."

One move, and the outcome was decided.

Feeling the oppressive force brought by the extreme speed of the sword, Sun Jinhui's Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably.

As long as that sword energy is aimed at my throat...

He didn't dare think about it anymore.

Faced with such an opponent, he dared not put up any resistance.

I surrender!

He uttered a dejected sentence and returned to Gu Tianhe's side with a face full of shame.

Gu Tianhe had not expected his opponent to be so powerful, but while he was shocked, he was also relieved to have avoided a formidable adversary.

"I'll do it!"

Gu Tianhe stepped forward, holding the Tengjiao sword, and gave Gu Hanshan a provocative look.

Gu Hanshan was about to step forward when Shen Zhao stopped him: "Aren't you just courting death if you go now?"

He then said to Su Yunying, "Girl, if you can't take him down within ten moves, stop dreaming and go do what you're supposed to do, understand?"

"snort."

Su Yunying nodded, and then Guyan stepped forward.