After conquering the Empress, I proved my Dao with the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace!

Falling Leaf Step!

Upon hearing Ji Li's words, everyone around, including the outer sect elder, was immediately taken aback, their faces showing disbelief.

"The secret technique of Fallen Leaf Peak has reappeared!"

Someone shouted something, and it caused a huge stir.

The crowd erupted in an uproar.

No one expected that, after six years, this almost forgotten Falling Leaf Peak secret technique would be learned again.

Once forgotten, Fallen Leaf Peak has been revitalized, as if a withered tree has been brought back to life.

The disciples who had stayed at Falling Leaf Peak immediately showed deep regret on their faces, as they never expected this secret technique to reappear.

If I had stayed on Fallen Leaf Peak back then, I might be the one who learned this secret technique today.

Thinking of this, many disciples sighed deeply, their eyes filled with regret.

"So what if I use the Falling Leaf Step!"

On the life-or-death stage, Gu Wenxuan sneered and said coldly, "This Falling Leaf Step is just a bit faster. Do you think you can defeat me with that?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his Crimson Flame Sword and stabbed wildly in all directions.

Suddenly, sword light cascaded down like a waterfall, and flames surged into the sky.

Seeing this scene, Qin Chuan, who was performing the Falling Leaf Step, had a fiery glint in his eyes.

Gu Wenxuan's magic weapon happens to be of the fire attribute, which makes it very suitable for his Vermilion Bird bloodline.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Explosions rang out incessantly, and Gu Wenxuan's attacks all missed their mark, leaving sword marks on the stone.

Amidst these sword lights, Qin Chuan always managed to find areas not covered by the Crimson Flame Sword, then used the Falling Leaf Step to precisely dodge the attacks.

Although the Falling Leaf Step was very fast, Qin Chuan also discovered a drawback: it consumed a lot of Xuan energy.

It simply cannot support his use for an extended period of time.

"Sky-Piercing Palm!"

Thinking of this, Qin Chuan immediately used the Breaking Void Palm. A flash of white light appeared, and a huge palm print suddenly formed, blasting directly towards Gu Wenxuan.

But the moment he used his martial arts technique, Qin Chuan also stopped and appeared in the arena.

"Finally couldn't hold back anymore...?"

Seeing Qin Chuan launch an attack, Gu Wenxuan showed little fear; instead, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

This is the moment he's been waiting for!

The next second, he moved and crashed into the palm strike, taking the blow head-on.

With a loud bang, the Breaking Palm struck Gu Wenxuan.

"Heavenly Martial Arts!"

Feeling the powerful fluctuations of profound energy, a hint of shock flashed in Gu Wenxuan's eyes.

But it only shocked him; the damage caused by this Void-Piercing Palm was almost negligible.

Above the Profound King Realm, each level is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

The five-level difference in cultivation level cannot be bridged by a simple Heaven-rank martial skill.

At the same time, taking advantage of this opening, Gu Wenxuan quickly came to Qin Chuan's side and firmly grabbed his shoulder with one hand.

In an instant, Qin Chuan's expression changed drastically; he realized that he was unable to break free.

Looking at Qin Chuan who was so close, Gu Wenxuan grinned maliciously and said sarcastically, "Even if you got lucky, so what if you learned the Falling Leaf Step?"

All eight peak secret techniques have one thing in common: they require a lot of profound energy. At your current level, you simply can't sustain it for long.

There are only two possible outcomes: either your Xuan power is exhausted, and you can only watch helplessly as I kill you.

Another option is like you, trying to break a rock with an egg; you'll still get killed by me.

Hearing Gu Wenxuan's words, Qin Chuan's smile turned bitter, and he sighed.

As the other party said, the difference in their cultivation levels was so great that it could not be bridged by martial arts skills alone.

"Haha..." Seeing Qin Chuan's expression, Gu Wenxuan could no longer hide his laughter and said arrogantly, "So what if you are exceptionally talented? You're still going to die in my hands."

The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. If you hadn't opposed me and had instead kept a low profile, you might not have ended up like this.

"Since you're courting death, don't blame me!"

Without further hesitation, Gu Wenxuan clenched his right fist, and a golden light appeared on it.

"stop!"

Upon seeing this, Guan Yueyue and Shi Yangming's expressions changed, and a look of shock flashed in their eyes.

They disregarded the rules of the life-or-death duel and charged toward the arena.

All they knew was that Qin Chuan couldn't die here.

"boom!"

The two rushed forward, only to be blocked by an invisible barrier.

"Defensive formation!"

Shi Yangming and Guan Yueyue exchanged a glance and immediately recognized what was blocking their way, and there was more than one formation!

Because they were so concerned, they didn't realize it for a moment.

Glancing at the two people in front of the defensive formation, Gu Wenxuan's eyes revealed a mad glint, and he laughed loudly: "Haha... Instructor Shi, Instructor Guan, just as I expected, you two will still make a move."

As he spoke, his face revealed undisguised smugness.

"It's just a pity..."

After a pause, Gu Wenxuan continued, "A long time ago, I bribed the disciples of the Array Peak to set up an array on this stone platform. As soon as Qin Chuan enters, the array will be activated immediately!"

I originally just wanted to be on the safe side, but I didn't expect I'd actually guessed right.

After saying that, Gu Wenxuan stopped wasting words. He knew that this defensive formation could only hold off the two of them for a few breaths, and he had to finish the battle quickly!

"Gu Wenxuan, how dare you!" Shi Yangming roared, his eyes wide with fury.

Although Guan Yueyue did not speak, her cold eyes revealed a murderous intent.

"You'll see if I dare!" Gu Wenxuan sneered.

All this happens in an instant.

"Golden Lion Fist!"

The next moment, Gu Wenxuan shouted and threw out his right fist with all his might.

A golden light coalesced into a phantom lion's head, which suddenly took shape and blasted towards Qin Chuan's chest.

"puff!"

Qin Chuan spat out a mouthful of blood and was instantly sent flying backward, falling off the cliff in front of everyone on the field.

"No!"

Seeing this scene, Yin Jiaojiao burst into tears, her body trembled, and she collapsed to the ground.

She survived Elder Ge Ye's clutches entirely because of Qin Chuan.

Now, witnessing the tragic death of his savior, he was heartbroken.

Strangely, the stadium fell silent as well, with little cheering.

If it were before, it certainly wouldn't have been like this.

But after hearing Qin Chuan's words and witnessing his talent and the Falling Leaf Peak secret technique he possessed...

Aside from being shocked, everyone felt nothing but regret.

"Haha..." Seeing Qin Chuan fall off the cliff, Gu Wenxuan finally burst into unrestrained laughter.

Although the Golden Lion Fist is only a high-grade Earth-rank martial art, not a Heaven-rank martial art, he has already mastered it.

With this attack, Qin Chuan would only suffer a shattered heart meridian and die.

Even if they aren't completely dead, they'll faint and fall into the abyss, with absolutely no chance of survival.

"Whoosh..."

Below the cliff, Qin Chuan lay with his arms outstretched, plummeting downwards at an incredible speed, the whistling wind constantly rushing into his ears.

His face was covered in blood, and he coughed up blood from time to time, spraying it into the air. He looked seriously injured.

Have you had enough fun?

Just then, Empress Yaoxi's voice suddenly rang in Qin Chuan's mind.

There was a hint of anger in his voice.

"Enough fun."

Qin Chuan gave a bitter smile, "I'm still too weak..."

The fall continued, and the speed increased.

Feeling the strong wind, Qin Chuan slowly opened his eyes and whispered, "Senior Yao Xi, I beg you!"

The world was completely silent.

"Hmm." After a long while, Empress Yaoxi's noble and majestic voice slowly came out, "They've arrived."