Villain: Capture The Loli Sword Spirit At The Beginning

This war has been going on for a long time.

One by one, cultivators fought from a state of perfection to exhaustion, and then recovered from exhaustion to their state of perfection before joining the battlefield.

Watching familiar faces disappear from their side, and seeing unfamiliar faces appear by their side.

Watching unfamiliar faces gradually become familiar, and then disappear in front of him.

Death has become the norm.

Chu Mu and Tai Xuanqing fought for several months, their frenzied battles depleting their spiritual power countless times. If it weren't for the replenishment of a large number of top-grade elixirs, they would have exhausted themselves.

But they couldn't retreat, because they were the faith in the hearts of many cultivators.

If they chose to retreat, then they would have completely failed.

The number of people brought by both sides decreased more and more, with at least twenty to thirty percent of people dying in this war that could be called a meat grinder.

Gu Lingxiao looked at this scene and knew that this war had entered its final stage.

It was time to end this trial.

"Tai Xuanlang, go and announce the result."

"Yes!"

Tai Xuanlang took the scroll given by Gu Lingxiao and headed towards the direction of the Lower Realm's Eastern Hua Realm.

The closer he got to the Eastern Hua Realm, the more he could feel the surging battle intent.

These battle intents made Tai Xuanlang, who lived in peaceful times, tremble with fear.

Where in the Upper Realm had there been such a terrifying war?

Especially for him, who lived in the Tai Xuan God Clan, he had never experienced such a terrifying war.

Fortunately, his cultivation was not suppressed when he came to the Lower Realm. Although these overwhelming auras were terrifying, they couldn't break through the protective spiritual power around his body.

"I am Tai Xuanlang, acting on the orders of the Clan Chief, announcing the end of the trial!"

He appeared in the center of the battle between Tai Xuanqing and Chu Mu, bringing Gu Lingxiao's message.

The two stopped and looked at him in unison.

"The trial is over? But we haven't determined the winner yet!"

"That's right, give me a little more time, and I will definitely conquer the Eastern Hua Realm and take first place."

Tai Xuanlang looked at the two's unwilling expressions and couldn't help but admire Gu Lingxiao's methods.

No matter how the two viewed each other at the beginning of the trial, at this stage of the war, even if they were pretending, they were fighting with real fire.

No one could watch their side's lives perish before their eyes, and no one could forget all the hatred.

Tai Xuanqing and Chu Mu, this time, it was impossible for them to be together again.

"The Clan Chief said that continuing the fight is meaningless, it will only increase casualties. If the two of you still want these living beings to die desperately, then continue."

Chu Mu frowned at the words, wanting to continue the fight, but looking at the devastated Eastern Hua Realm and the many familiar faces that had fallen.

The words "continue the war" couldn't be said no matter what.

War means death.

And the dead are precisely the people who are closest to them.

Chu Mu is not a heartless person, how could he watch the people who followed him die in this war?

They didn't stop before because once they stopped, their scores in the trial would inevitably decrease.

But now that the trial is over, is it necessary to let them go to their deaths?

Tai Xuanqing had the same thought.

They, one being the Son of Heaven and the other being the designated Daughter of Heaven, both possessed the trait of kindness.

They both didn't want the people on their side to die.

"If he is willing, then let's stop."

Tai Xuanqing said with difficulty.

Continuing the battle may indeed lead to victory in the Donghua realm, but it could also result in greater casualties on our side.

Moreover, it is acceptable to say that the war has reached a preliminary conclusion, as both sides are now reduced to remnants of defeated armies.

Continuing the battle would most likely end in a painful outcome of both sides being completely defeated.

"I am willing to stop."

Chu Mu sighed deeply.

He had hoped to launch a beautiful defensive counterattack, but while the defense held, the counterattack did not prove to be as strong.

For him, this level of battle could be considered a failure.

"Very well, since that's the case, you can go and announce the ceasefire. Once your affairs are mostly settled, I will announce the rankings given by the clan leader."

Tai Xuanqing and Chu Mu nodded, then left their current positions.

Upon hearing the news of the ceasefire, countless cultivators in the army lowered their heads in confusion, looking at their fallen comrades.

There were those who felt unwilling, those who felt sorrow, and those who felt relieved.

Soon, both sides began to quickly withdraw, without any tricks or tactics.

After the affairs were mostly settled, Tai Xuanqing and Chu Mu flew over with a group of people.

They were also participants in this divine trial, but they did not shine as brightly as Chu Mu and Tai Xuanqing.

After all, they chose to join one of the two instead of standing on their own.

Looking at the group of people whose time was almost up, Tai Xuanlang opened a scroll.

Countless pairs of eyes stared at the scroll in his hand, their hearts beating rapidly, pounding forcefully in their chests.

"First place in the divine trial: Tai Xuanqing, Chu Mu!"

The two looked at each other, slightly surprised by their rankings, and Tai Xuanlang was also slightly astonished.

But this scroll was given to him by Gu Lingxiao, so he naturally had no objections.

"Third place in the divine trial..."

Tai Xuanlang reported their names one by one, with most of them being members of the Tai Xuan divine clan. It was rare for outsiders like Chu Mu to achieve such outstanding results.

Not everyone possessed Chu Mu's talent, so they could accept this ranking.

After Tai Xuanlang finished announcing the rankings, he added,

"Congratulations on achieving such outstanding results. The divine clan will hold a banquet in seven days to celebrate your excellent performance in the trial. You can first handle the matters in the mortal realm, and then receive your rewards together in seven days. Alternatively, you can come with me now and handle the matters here after the banquet ends. It's up to you to decide."

After saying this, he looked at Tai Xuanqing again.

"Is there anything else?"

"The clan leader and the elders want to talk to you."

"I see, I'll go over immediately."

Tai Xuanqing nodded, not surprised.

After all, she used to be the heir to the Tai Xuan divine clan and held a very special position within the clan.

Even though her status had changed after Gu Lingxiao's arrival, she still possessed that uniqueness.

Because she had just made some preliminary arrangements for her subordinates, Tai Xuanqing now had the time to return to the divine clan.

"Let's go. I heard that the elders are very satisfied with your performance in the trial."

"Is that so? Well, that's... not bad."

Tai Xuanqing forced a smile, her face appearing somewhat pale.

She thought of Gu Lingxiao, the person who now truly controlled the Tai Xuan divine clan.

She wondered what he thought of her performance and what he was thinking.