Chapter 2133: Chapter 1006: Victory and Defeat (Part 2) The disciples of Gui Water Sect also came to their senses and turned to attack Linghu Xiao. The clash of such superior killing moves meant certain death for anyone caught in between, something they would normally avoid. But this was a sword discussion, protected by a large formation. Life and death could be set aside; their sole objective was "to win"! Therefore, disciples from both sides spared no effort in obstructing each other’s Sword Dao genius’s killing moves. Ouyang Xuan’s sword light, Cheng Mo’s great axe, Situ Jian’s Li Fire Sword—all struck Qin Cangliu, slowly whittling down the power of the Golden Body Talisman he bore, preventing him from deploying the Canghai Hengliu Sword. Four cold strands of Gui Water Sword Qi similarly pierced Linghu Xiao, corroding his Golden Body, obstructing his Chongxu Sword moves. All the disciples joined in the slaughter. At this critical juncture, Qin Cangliu’s eyes suddenly widened. He let out a fierce yell, almost exerting all his power, and managed to unleash the Canghai Hengliu Sword just before his Golden Body Talisman shattered. Linghu Xiao’s gaze was focused, his jaw clenched silently, enduring the joint attack of the four from Gui Water Sect, and he too exerted almost all his strength, unleashing the True Qi of Chongxu Sword. At one moment, one side’s sword light was like water, like massive ocean waves, sweeping over the sky and earth. The other side’s Sword Qi was like the moon, akin to the white day’s moonlight, chilling and sharp. The sword moves collided, erupting with brilliant light and intense waves. Numerous fine strands of Sword Qi, like rivers reversing course, ocean moonlight blazing, intertwined and entangled, then swept outward, ripping mountains, shattering stones, flying grass and wood ash, engulfing everyone in their path. Just observing it on the Fang Tian-Hua Ying was shocking enough. This scene, woven from superior swordsmanship and top-tier Sword Qi, was both breathtakingly beautiful and perilously dangerous, leaving a deep impression in the minds of all present. Everyone held their breath, almost forgetting to breathe. Not only were the disciples in the Foundation Establishment Realm shaken. Even some Golden Core and Feathered Immortal cultivators were stunned. Their realms were higher now, naturally stronger than these disciples. But back when they were in the Foundation Establishment stage, their strength was far from this level. These Qianxue’s geniuses, in the Foundation Establishment Realm, could already unleash such astonishing destructive power; what level of strength would they reach once they became Golden Core, or even broke through to Feather Transformation? It’s truly unimaginable. "This is... the Qianxue Debate..." This sentiment floated simultaneously in the minds of almost every cultivator present. Both low-level and high-rank cultivators were stunned by this. In the Fang Tian-Hua Ying, Sword Qi was still slaughtering, explosions still permeating, smoke and dust rolling over the mountains. As the Sword Qi dissipated, the explosions gradually subsided, the smoke and dust slowly dispersed. A touch of suspense and tension appeared in everyone’s hearts. In the end... who won? The previous clash of Sword Dao killing moves nearly sucked in all the disciples from both sects. This was a true concluding strike. Deciding life and death, also deciding victory and defeat. The victor remains, the defeated exits. In this contest of geniuses, between Qin Cangliu of the Qin family and Linghu Xiao of Taixu Gate, whose Sword Qi was stronger? Who was the true victor? Everyone’s hearts were lifted involuntarily. In the Fang Tian-Hua Ying, as the smoke gradually cleared, finally revealing a figure. The previous slaughter was too tragic, the collision of superior Taoist skills led to almost total annihilation of disciples from both sects. Only one person remained alive, still standing where they were. The crowd quickly saw his appearance clearly. Clad in a black water Taoist robe, complexion pale and somber, his breaths weak, his clothes in tatters, he stood alone, holding a sword, both heroic and elegant but also astonishing to witness. "Qin Cangliu!" "He actually won!" "Remarkable..." "Truly spectacular!" "Gui Water Sect defeated Taixu Gate, Qin Cangliu of Gui Water Sect defeated Linghu Xiao of Taixu Gate..." ... In the stands, elders from aristocratic families and sects were visibly moved, each with their own thoughts. The elder from Gui Water Sect stroked his beard and nodded, eyes showing satisfaction. But in the next instant, all of their expressions froze, staring at the Fang Tian-Hua Ying with shrinking pupils... In the sword discussion arena. Qin Cangliu stood alone, completely empty surroundings, Linghu Xiao nowhere in sight, only he remained in the arena. "I... won?" "I defeated Linghu Xiao." "My Sword Dao is right..." Qin Cangliu was filled with mixed emotions, the joy of having fought to exhaustion and triumphed over a strong opponent rising from his heart like bamboo shoots after the rain, spreading throughout his body. He became even more certain of his Sword Dao. "It’s won..." Qin Cangliu murmured, then let out a sigh of relief, blinking his dry eyes for a moment. He only blinked once. When he reopened his eyes, he suddenly found that somehow, someone was already standing before him, a pair of white fingers pointing at his forehead, with firelight gathering at the fingertips, and then... There was no more. The series of changes were too swift, quick enough that he had no time to react. The figure appeared, white fingers pointed, firelight flashed, forehead scorched, the Dao Discussion Jade shattered. When Qin Cangliu came back to his senses, he found himself already outside the arena. He had lost. Qin Cangliu stood there, dumbfounded for a long time, his heart churned with complex emotions, hard to express, somewhat difficult to accept. The spectators outside were even less accepting. They were just cheering for Qin Cangliu, applauding him, amazed at the display of genius... Then, silently, a figure appeared, a finger gently pointed, a single Fireball Technique sent Qin Cangliu away. Everyone was suddenly choked, as if their throats were seized. The arena went instantly quiet. The heroic figure fell to the treachery of a sneak attack. The genius of Sword Dao was defeated by the Fireball Technique.