Chapter 865: Chapter 865: The Final Showdown

Gu Yu and Mo Chengfeng naturally understood Liu Zixuan’s intentions with this arrangement.

Although it seemed on the surface like he wanted to protect those closest to him, at a deeper level, it was about safeguarding his vulnerabilities and accomplishing something major.

It’s obvious even with a mere thought that Liu Zixuan’s major undertaking would most probably concern the Martial Realm.

Once he enters the Profound Sword Sect, no one in the Martial Realm can rival the Four Great Clans and the Eight Great Powers, and during this period, they are certain to complete the unification.

When Liu Zixuan, Jiang Yunxuan, Zhao Yi, Huzi, and others emerge from the Hidden Sect once again, the entire Martial Realm’s situation will undergo the greatest change.

By then, they will be enemies everywhere.

You either become the Martial Realm’s recognized enemy, which will make you a street rat with no place to hide.

Or you become the ruler of the Martial Realm, and by then, no one will dare challenge you!

Between these two options, it’s clear that Liu Zixuan will choose to become the ruler of the Martial Realm.

Though he has no desire to dominate, it’s certainly better than being a street rat with no refuge!

The situation has already led to complete enmity with those in the Martial Realm, now there’s no choice but to go all in!

Time passed quickly, and four winners were decided on the martial arts arena.

Zhao Yi automatically conceded, so Liu Zixuan won.

Jiang Yunxuan faced the first-ranked martial artist and won by a narrow margin due to a bit of cunning.

The remaining competitors were the little Divine Maiden Tongtong and the guy named She Langtian!

In the spotlight, the four of them once again walked up the stage.

The six elders on the judges’ panel smiled satisfied and then nodded to Yafei as a signal.

Yafei smiled slightly and spoke, "The rules were already introduced, and next, the two martial artists will confront the Hidden Sect’s number one. This time, your mentality will be tempered because you two have no mutual connection, let alone tacit understanding, while these two Hidden Sect martial artists are elites of their sect."

"Their abilities surpass yours, and their mentality is superior. The test is whether you can find mutual understanding during the fight to defeat the Hidden Sect disciples. The last one standing will be the champion of this martial arts tournament!"

"Yafei, announce the matchup list directly." Wang Lao spoke up at this moment.

Yafei nodded gently: "Jiang Yunxuan, Tongtong, you two will deal with the Ghost Valley Sect disciple, Xing Huaikun!"

"Liu Zixuan, She Langtian, you two will confront the Profound Sword Sect disciple, Gu Huaqiu! The arenas on the left and right, once positioned, you can start the match!"

Following Yafei’s words, both sides directly moved towards the adjacent arenas.

Gu Huaqiu took off his coat, casually moved his wrists twice, glanced at She Langtian, and then looked at Liu Zixuan, with intense killing intent in his eyes: "Although the scheme laid by Zhao Yi went wrong, it doesn’t hinder me from killing you this time!"

"Looks like mere glaring can’t kill someone. So... better show your real skills!" Liu Zixuan replied with a teasing smile.

"Before I show my real skills, I need to remove the obstacle between us first!"

Pausing, Gu Huaqiu suddenly drew a long sword from his back and directly charged at She Langtian.

She Langtian thought that in their match, he could save a bit of effort to easily take first place, but he never expected that Gu Huaqiu would attack him first!

In an instant, the long sword reached him, hurriedly he took out two shorter weapons to defend. Even with a bit of preparation, he was beaten extremely awkwardly by this sword.

Seeing this scene, Yafei frowned and said, "Gu Huaqiu clearly wants to eliminate She Langtian first, then target Liu Zixuan alone. Doesn’t this count as breaking the rules?"

"Let them fight." The old man from the Ghost Valley Sect shook his head with a smile: "Anyway, She Langtian has been predestined, and Liu Zixuan is also highly valued by the two elders of the Profound Sword Sect. Since these are set outcomes, no need to fuss over rules, the real show is in seeing what talents these young people possess!"

"I agree."

"I also agree."

Several elders nearby nodded in agreement.

With this, Yafei didn’t speak, but she was somewhat worried, after all, Gu Huaqiu was the recognized genius of the Profound Sword Sect. If She Langtian is defeated, leaving only Liu Zixuan, it would be difficult for Liu Zixuan to take first place.

By then, Yafei worries the Profound Sword Sect might not choose Liu Zixuan, which would mean the Medical Immortal Sect’s plan fails!

As a host, she had no authority to sway the judges’ panel’s thoughts, at this moment, she could only pray that Liu Zixuan beats Gu Huaqiu.

She Langtian’s cultivation technique appeared extremely bizarre, his techniques were fierce and specifically aimed at Gu Huaqiu’s vital points, much like the common trick of assassin factions.

With that bizarre technique, he was only slightly at a disadvantage, not yet defeated.

Gu Huaqiu squinted his eyes: "It’s not easy for the Eight Great Powers to produce a talent like you, but ultimately, you’re still not my opponent!"

She Langtian frowned and mumbled: "I know, among the Four Great Clans and Eight Great Powers, you are the most outstanding one. Since you joined the Profound Sword Sect, your name has constantly been in our ears, making us look up to you, and though I know I can’t beat you, I still want to try. At least let me see how far apart we truly are!"

Listening to She Langtian, Liu Zixuan’s lips slightly curled.

It seems in the Four Great Clans and Eight Great Powers, patriarchs and elders instilled in disciples and juniors the idea to learn from Gu Huaqiu. But every martial artist doesn’t want to just look up to the strong, they want to surpass them.

Listening to this, this She Langtian seems like a decent person.

At least, he can earn Liu Zixuan’s respect.

However, Gu Huaqiu didn’t think so, he mocked with a laugh: "She Langtian, remember this, the Four Great Clans and Eight Great Powers’ myth can only be created by me, Gu Huaqiu. You will only have the qualification to look up forever."

With that, he suddenly manipulated the long sword, directly soaring towards She Langtian, while shouting: "Now, let me show you just how vast our gap truly is!"

Swish!

The Sky-Breaking Longsword emitted a series of sword chants, attacking She Langtian like a raging dragon crossing a river, its momentum completely suppressing She Langtian, leaving him no room to resist.

Just with this one move, She Langtian was sent flying out!

After landing, he spat out a mouthful of blood, unwillingly murmuring: "I really want to defeat you!"

Gu Huaqiu seemed oblivious to his words, and once the sword returned to his hand, directly pointed at Liu Zixuan: "His outcome is injury, but yours can only be death!"