The Ore Vein Share Secured

After summoning the Ji Earth Three-Star Shield, Zhuang Fengxin still felt it was not enough to be safe, so he activated the Black Rock Armor he wore as well. It was another First-Tier Superior-Grade Law Artifact.

At once, a strange sight appeared on the field. Yang Tianxue's two Red Departure Swords crisscrossed, sending streams of sword light at Zhuang Fengxin in an unbroken torrent, like a downpour.

He, too, had two First-Tier Superior-Grade Law Artifacts, but in stark contrast, both of his were defensive.

On top of that, the earth-attribute Cultivation Method Zhuang Fengxin cultivated was suited to defense to begin with. With one attacking and the other defending, the fight seemed remarkably monotonous.

A battle between late-stage Qi Refinement cultivators, even at the level of Qi Refinement Great Perfection, was less exciting than the earlier fight between Yang Tianyou and Liu Siyu. The spectators were all somewhat disappointed.

Leaving the spectators' thoughts aside, Yang Tianxue had failed to break through after a long assault, but she did not grow impatient. Her heart remained as still as water as she carefully rationed the spiritual power within her while quietly setting something up.

A prolonged defense was bound to fail. After another dozen or so exchanges, Yang Tianxue finally seized her chance.

The Red Departure Swords suddenly attacked faster. Her Great Perfection Sword Controlling Technique unleashed strands of crystal-clear Sword Qi, which arranged and combined with one another, quickly forming a massive sword two zhang long.

The giant sword then descended from the air, its immense might pressing down on Zhuang Fengxin's heart in an instant.

Like a mortal facing tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves, Zhuang Fengxin felt his heart pounding uncontrollably at that moment.

It was the warning life produced of its own accord when faced with danger.

That feeling made Zhuang Fengxin realize that if he continued to rely on the defense of his two First-Tier Superior-Grade Law Artifacts, he would not be able to block the attack.

With that thought, Zhuang Fengxin acted decisively.

His broad, thick hands formed seals with a nimble speed that belied their appearance.

Faint runes flashed and vanished, and a gust of wind and sand quietly swept down from the horizon.

The wind and sand were earth-yellow and hazy, seeping into every opening. Yet they also possessed a powerful grinding force, as though they could scour even metal into powder.

"A Great Perfection Sandstorm Technique. This Zhuang Fengxin is really strong."

Watching the fight, Yang Tianyou could not help but think more highly of Zhuang Fengxin.

After all, not every ninth-layer Qi Refinement cultivator could master a Law Technique to Great Perfection. Those who could were without exception outstanding among their peers at the same realm.

The wind and sand were formless, gathering and scattering at will. As the seals in Zhuang Fengxin's hands changed, a giant python of wind and sand, two zhang long and as thick as a bucket, roared as it charged toward the oncoming sword light.

Boom!

The sword light was unstoppable, and the giant python of wind and sand quickly collapsed.

But its peculiar nature allowed it to reform its body, and it opened its jaws wide to bite at the sword light.

As expected, the giant python burst apart again. This time, it had no strength left to obstruct the sword light.

However, after the giant python of wind and sand had blocked and worn it down twice, the once magnificent sword light had dimmed by more than half.

After passing through the defenses of the two defensive Law Artifacts, its remaining power was no longer enough to harm Zhuang Fengxin, and it could only dissipate.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhuang Fengxin's eyes suddenly lit up. He suppressed the Qi roiling and boiling within him from the fierce exchange.

In an instant, he unleashed two more Law Techniques: the First-Tier Mid-Grade Earth Spike Technique.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Sharp earth spikes erupted from the arena one after another, stabbing viciously at the motionless Yang Tianxue.

Faced with the sudden attack, Yang Tianxue remained unhurried. At some point, she had placed the Mighty Tiger Shield beneath her feet, and it blocked the attack with ease.

At the same time, a trace of a smile flashed in Yang Tianxue's eyes. Holding two fingers together like a sword, she drew them lightly from left to right.

Swish!

The Blackwater Sword suddenly shot out from the pile of rubble between them. With lightning speed, it broke through the defenses Zhuang Fengxin had hastily put up and came to rest lightly against his neck.

With that, the outcome was decided!

Shaking his head with a bitter smile, Zhuang Fengxin cupped his fists and conceded before walking down from the arena.

"Third match, Yang Tianxue wins!"

The Yang Household had claimed another match.

Then came the fourth match: Yang Tianxiong against Zhuang Dongyi.

With Liu Sijie's example as a warning and Yang Tianyou's pointers besides, Yang Tianxiong won this match steadily, overpowering his opponent and securing an upright victory.

After winning, the lad smugly showed off in front of Yang Tianyou. Only after Yang Tianyou smacked him on the forehead did he behave himself.

Yang Tianxiong's father was Yang Qionglin, Yang Qiongchu's younger brother by blood. In other words, Yang Tianyou was his own older cousin, which was why he treated him so casually.

After all, since both were only sons, the eldest brother was like a father. Growing up, Yang Tianxiong had taken his fair share of beatings from Yang Tianyou.

After the fourth match ended, it was time for the fifth.

Yang Tianyou, whose injuries had mostly healed, was the first onto the arena. His opponent was Zhuang Dongshan of the Zhuang Household, who also cultivated the Earth Attribute Yellow Sand Art.

Against the powerful Yang Tianyou, Zhuang Dongshan had no confidence whatsoever, but for the Lineage's honor, he could not concede.

Thus, as soon as the battle began, Zhuang Dongshan activated the First-Tier Superior-Grade Three Mountains Cauldron with all his strength.

The enormous three-legged, two-handled cauldron pressed down from the air. Like the Exquisite Tower, this heavy Law Artifact also had a certain area-suppression effect.

Faced with this, Yang Tianyou decisively summoned the Exquisite Tower. The two enormous objects collided with a tremendous crash, locked in a stalemate like two giant beasts wrestling.

But unlike Zhuang Dongshan, Yang Tianyou had more than the Exquisite Tower at his disposal.

The Twin Blades landed in his hands. He gripped their hilts tightly and stomped hard on the ground.

Thud!

With that sound, Yang Tianyou unleashed a mighty slash.

Clang!

Zhuang Dongshan brought out a shield to block, but it was only a First-Tier Mid-Grade Law Artifact. After just a few strikes from the Twin Blades, its light dimmed.

Bang!

Another slash followed, accompanied by a whip kick from Yang Tianyou.

His hard shin struck Zhuang Dongshan squarely in the chest. Zhuang Dongshan spat out a mouthful of blood and crashed heavily to the ground, unconscious.

Clearly, Yang Tianyou had won the battle.

Meanwhile, after examining Zhuang Dongshan's injuries, the Zhuang Household's Old Ancestor breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that Yang Tianyou had definitely held back. Though the injuries were not light, most were superficial and could easily be healed.

Thus, the Zhuang Household's Old Ancestor gave Yang Tianyou a rather friendly look.

"Two wins out of three. My Yang Household has already won two matches, so there's no need to continue, is there?"

Yang Dangmo came over to Liu Changqing and spoke with a smile.

"Of course. The Yang Household has won two out of three matches, so this ten percent share of the ore vein naturally belongs to the Yang Household."

Liu Changqing stroked his beard, his expression calm.

"I agree as well. The matches can end here."

The Zhuang Household's Old Ancestor also walked over and spoke with a smile.

"Good. Then I declare the Yang Household the winner of these matches!"

Hearing this, all six Yang Household disciples smiled in satisfaction.

With the Lineage victorious, everyone shared in the glory, whether they had taken part or not. This honor belonged to every member of the Yang Lineage.