Due to the evenly matched strength, the confrontation between the disciples of the Blood Blade Sect and the Cloud Sky Sect lasted for half a day before it ended.

And the result of the duel was both unexpected and within reason.

The Blood Blade Sect, with its accumulated strength, managed to secure a spot among the Ten Great Immortal Sects with a three-out-of-five victory, while the Cloud Sky Sect was squeezed out.

According to the rules, the Cloud Sky Sect also has one chance to challenge; if they can defeat any of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, they can still return to the ranks of the Ten Great Immortal Sects.

However, the two elders leading the Cloud Sky Sect recognize their situation; they were originally the weakest overall among the Ten Great Immortal Sects, and having been defeated by the Blood Blade Sect, how can they hope to defeat any other sect among the Ten Great Immortal Sects?

Forcefully challenging would only be a humiliation.

Having lost their position among the Ten Great Immortal Sects, the Cloud Sky Sect has also lost the qualification to compete in Sword Gorge this time. Dozens of young disciples hung their heads in despair, feeling deeply ashamed, lacking the heart to linger on site, and departed on Auspicious Clouds.

"In sixty years, we will reclaim everything we lost!"

Before leaving, the two elders of the Cloud Sky Sect made this bold declaration.

Yet most sects understand that without a strong heritage, lacking outstanding talents, the overall strength of the Cloud Sky Sect will decline as time passes, and any bold words are just empty claims.

Watching the disciples of the Cloud Sky Sect leave, several lower-ranked Immortal Sects, including the Immortal Bow Sect, felt a sense of foreboding, their expressions growing heavier.

Next, the Dragon Tiger Sect, ranked ninth among the Ten Great Immortal Sects, and Ruyi Peak, ranked eighth, both faced challenges from other sects.

After arduous battles, the Dragon Tiger Sect fell, becoming the second sect after the Cloud Sky Sect to be squeezed out of the Ten Great Immortal Sects.

Ruyi Peak, however, was lucky enough to keep their position; the two elders leading the group felt relieved, and dozens of young disciples celebrated with cheers and applause.

"Two Immortal Sects have already been squeezed out of the Ten Great Immortal Sects... This journey to Sword Gorge does not bode well!"

Yunxiao Immortal Emperor murmured.

"We just need to do our best!"

Fairy Minyue lightly sighed.

Both Yunxiao Immortal Emperor and Fairy Minyue knew that the overall strength of the Immortal Bow Hall was in decline. If they returned defeated this time, it would be a blow to the morale of the entire sect’s disciples, and it might be difficult to recover for a long time.

Around the Immortal Platform, many Immortal Sects harbored malicious intentions, eyeing the Immortal Bow Hall eagerly.

Clearly, they all wanted to challenge the Immortal Bow Hall and replace them.

Sure enough, once the Immortal Platform was free, five disciples from the Spirit Crane Sect challenged the Immortal Bow Hall.

"Which five disciples should be sent to the Immortal Platform to face them?"

Yunxiao Immortal Emperor and Fairy Minyue exchanged looks, their minds uncertain.

This battle is crucial for the Immortal Bow Hall; they must put forth their strongest five disciples to preserve their position among the Ten Great Immortal Sects as best as they can.

The young disciples of the Immortal Bow Hall have cultivation levels mostly between the sixth Immortal King Cultivation Realm and the seventh realm. Although they are considerably weaker compared to the seventh and eighth Immortal King Realm disciples of the Wuying Sect, they have a slight edge over the Spirit Crane Sect.

However, Yunxiao Immortal Emperor and Fairy Minyue cannot afford to be careless.

Because in confrontations between immortals, what determines victory or defeat is not just the realm and cultivation level but also other factors, such as Immortal Pills that can enhance combat strength instantly, Immortal Artifacts that can assist in battle, higher tier Immortal Technique Secrets, etc.

"Who among you is willing to step onto the stage to meet the challenge?"

Yunxiao Immortal Emperor scanned the thirty disciples of the Immortal Bow Hall, asking seriously.

He understood that having witnessed two Immortal Sects being squeezed out of the top ten in the previous three duels, the disciples of the Immortal Bow Hall must feel some pressure, possibly even some fear, which would impact their combat strength.

On the contrary, the five disciples of the Spirit Crane Sect who ascended the Immortal Platform were full of fighting spirit, eager for battle, exuding an imposing aura.

And when those at the same cultivation level confront each other, the side with unwavering momentum and a resilient fighting spirit has a much higher chance of winning.

Thus, none of the disciples at the Immortal Bow Hall had the assurance of victory for the upcoming duel.

Upon hearing Yunxiao Immortal Emperor’s inquiry, the thirty disciples of the Immortal Bow Hall exchanged hesitant looks.

"I am willing to go on stage!"

Lianyue Fairy was the first to raise her hand and stand up, her beautiful eyes shining brightly.

"You..."

Yunxiao Immortal Emperor glanced at Lianyue Fairy, then at her master, Fairy Minyue, and frowned: "Your cultivation level... is a bit too weak!"

In his view, Lianyue Fairy was only at the fifth Immortal King Cultivation Realm, the weakest among the thirty disciples of the Immortal Bow Hall. Even though she possessed an Innate Spiritual Root and could challenge beyond her level, facing a true sixth Immortal King Realm opponent might be too much.

And among the five disciples of Spirit Crane Sect on the Immortal Platform, the weakest was at the sixth Immortal King Realm. Should Lianyue Fairy face him on stage, winning would be favorable, but losing would be a problem.

Therefore, despite Lianyue Fairy’s willingness to volunteer, Yunxiao Immortal Emperor was reluctant to take this risk.

Seeing Yunxiao Immortal Emperor’s reluctance to let her go on stage, Lianyue Fairy became anxious and looked to her master, Fairy Minyue, for help.

"Lianyue, how confident are you in defeating that Spirit Crane Sect sixth Immortal King?"

Fairy Minyue knew her disciple well, aware that her ability to challenge beyond her level was quite formidable. Often, under pressure, she could unleash astonishing combat strength. Letting her on stage might not necessarily mean losing to the opponent. After a moment’s thought, she asked softly.

"Master, I have at least seventy percent confidence I’ll win!"

Lianyue Fairy looked at the weakest sixth Immortal King on the Immortal Platform from Spirit Crane Sect and said confidently.

"Alright! Master trusts you! Then... you will be one of the five disciples to face the challenge!"

Fairy Minyue decisively made this decision.

Yunxiao Immortal Emperor felt a bit unhappy that Fairy Minyue assigned a spot to Lianyue Fairy without consulting him. But he did not overturn her decision.

He knew Lianyue Fairy was the most promising among the young disciples of the Immortal Bow Hall. Fairy Minyue allowed her to go to battle, intending to give her a chance to gain experience.

"I hope the outcome is as she said, with a seventy percent chance of winning this round!"

Yunxiao Immortal Emperor mused silently.

"I’m willing to fight!"

"Count me in!"

"And me!"

"Me too!"

Seeing Lianyue Fairy take the lead, Jade Fairy and four other young disciples from the Immortal Bow Hall felt their blood boil and also volunteered to fight.

Subsequently, five young disciples of the Immortal Bow Hall appeared on the Immortal Platform, facing off against five Spirit Crane Sect disciples.

The five disciples sent by the Spirit Crane Sect to challenge consisted of two at the sixth Immortal King Realm, two at the seventh Immortal King Realm, and one at the eighth Immortal King Realm.

On the Immortal Bow Hall’s side, besides Lianyue Fairy at the fifth Immortal King Realm, the other four immortals ranged from the sixth Immortal King Realm to the eighth Immortal King Realm, corresponding with the four Spirit Crane Sect disciples.