Chapter 397

The Yellow Emperor clasped his hands and said, then instantly turned into yellow light and disappeared.

Thus, the turmoil of the Five Emperors was quelled, and only then did everyone let out a sigh of relief.

However, their mission was not yet over; only by completely destroying the blood-colored barrier could they eliminate the future threat to the mortal realm!

After the turmoil of the Five Emperors subsided, Lu Yuan and the others continued to delve into the core region of the blood-colored barrier.

Here, mechanisms and seals were everywhere, making it impossible to guard against.

With several people joining forces, they finally broke through the encirclement and arrived before a blood pool at the very center of the core.

The blood pool was several hundred meters in scale, its surface radiating bloody light, filled with an ominous aura.

"This blood pool seems to contain immense magical power; it should be the key to maintaining the barrier," Su Liyan said, frowning.

"Yes, to completely destroy the blood-colored barrier, we must destroy the blood pool," Lu Yuan nodded.

"But merely approaching is already this difficult; destroying it would be even harder," King Qi also looked worried.

"I ask for everyone's aid; let us charge into the blood pool in one go and deliver a devastating blow!" The Supreme Dao Ancestor's eyes flashed with determination.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in unison; without the Supreme Dao Ancestor holding the fort, they would have no strength to break through this final gate.

Thus, everyone immediately mobilized their full strength and advanced toward the blood pool.

Only the sound of "whoosh whoosh" like a rain of arrows was heard, as countless blood arrows shot from the pool, leaving people flustered. Fortunately, the wandering elder played the Virtue Sound Qin, using sound waves to dispel the arrow rain, allowing everyone to barely dodge.

Upon reaching the edge of the blood pool, layers of bloody light appeared as barriers, tight as a diamond wall, making it impossible to approach even half a step.

"Behold my Void Heaven Feather Fan!"

King Qi vigorously waved the fan, and spatial turbulence appeared, actually lifting a small portion of the bloody light to create a gap.

Everyone understood and swarmed into that gap.

"Stay away from me!"

But at the instant their feet stepped into the blood pool, a bloody reeking hand stretched from the pool and tightly gripped King Qi's neck.

The others were also firmly seized by the blood hands.

"Not good! This blood hand possesses immeasurable strength!" King Qi's face had already flushed red.

"Do not panic; behold my Nine Nether Yin Qi!"

The Violet Thunder Elder vigorously waved the Nine Nether Yin Staff, and ice‑blue Nine Nether ghost fire appeared in mid‑air, instantly solidifying the blood hands clinging to King Qi and the others.

"Phew! Thank you, Elder, for the rescue!" King Qi hastily retreated a few steps.

"Hahaha! Mere ants, you think you can destroy my blood pool?"

Only a sinister laugh was heard from the blood pool, followed by a three‑headed, six‑armed demonic statue slowly rising from it.

"So this blood pool has you guarding it!" The Supreme Dao Ancestor's brows knit tightly.

"Exactly! I am the incarnation of this blood pool; you dare not think of putting me to death!"

After the demonic statue spoke, all six of its arms transformed into nine‑section whips, striking straight ahead.

"I will block it!"

The Supreme Dao Ancestor suddenly flung open his arms, his aura surging severalfold, and silken golden light dissolved all the whip images.

"Behold my Heaven‑Shattering Thunder!"

Lu Yuan seized the moment, clapped his palms together, and ten bolts of startling thunder blasted toward the demonic statue.

Only a deafening "boom" was heard; the demonic statue was blown back several steps by the thunder, and one of its arms snapped off.

"Damn! You actually wounded me!" The demonic statue roared in fury.

"Comrades, let us deliver the final blow!"

The Supreme Dao Ancestor gave the order.

Instantly, everyone exerted their full power; various arts converged at a point, forming a huge magical sphere in mid‑air.

"Destroy it!"

The magical sphere roared, plummeting like a meteorite into the blood pool and violently colliding with the demonic statue, instantly scattering blood light in all directions.

"No!!!!"

The demonic statue wailed, its entire body began to disintegrate, and together with the blood pool's bloody light it exploded and dissipated.

As the blood pool began to collapse, the entire blood‑colored barrier trembled in tandem.

"We must leave this place at once!" the Supreme Dao Ancestor commanded.

Lu Yuan and the others hastily activated spatial‑movement arts, returning to the cultivation realm before the whole space could completely collapse.

Soon, the blood‑colored barrier finally vanished in ashes and smoke amid a mournful cry.

This disaster that threatened the entire Xian Jie finally came to an end.

Everyone let out a light sigh of relief; this victory was hard‑won.

Lu Yuan, Su Liyan, and Gu Qingwan embraced each other, and the warm family was finally reunited.

And King Qi regained his smile, beginning to contemplate the next stage of his life's pursuits.

They believed that after enduring this tribulation, they would surely usher in a better new life!

After the blood‑colored barrier was completely destroyed, the cultivation realm returned to its former tranquility. Lu Yuan, Su Liyan, and Gu Qingwan also returned home once more.

"Finally being able to reunite with you, how happy I am!" Lu Yuan embraced his two wives, his eyes full of joy.

"We feel the same; you went out and faced so many dangers, we were worried sick," Su Liyan said softly.

"Yes, this was too perilous; we must rest and recuperate for a while," Gu Qingwan also leaned lightly into Lu Yuan's embrace.

"You're right; we should relax our minds. During this time, it's just the three of us at home, living a slow life," Lu Yuan said with a smile.

Thus, Lu Yuan began to lead a leisurely life with his two wives.

At dawn, Lu Yuan rose from bed to practice cultivation and meditation.

Su Liyan also chanted the Ice‑Cold Heart Method beside him, while Gu Qingwan sipped tea in the courtyard; the three enjoyed blissful harmony.

After breakfast, Lu Yuan went to the small wooden hut behind the mountain to calm his mind.

He likes to sit alone in a daze, enjoying this rare time.

Su Liyan and Gu Qingwan also each have their own ways to pass time.

Su Liyan likes to go on spring outings in the mountains, admiring the scenery.

And Gu Qingwan likes to primp her makeup indoors; each finds her own joy.

In the evening, the three gathered again to have dinner together.

After the meal, they sat around in the courtyard, enjoying the moon and chatting, sharing recent news and discussing future plans.

"I've been thinking, once we've rested properly, shouldn't we go out and see what's new in the world?"

One evening, Lu Yuan suddenly said.

"Indeed, idle days are happy, but we can't stay home forever." Su Liyan also expressed agreement.

"Alright, it's settled; in a few days we'll start traveling everywhere, to see the new world after this catastrophe!"

Gu Qingwan said happily.

The three eagerly discussed the details of their trip.

This time, they won't have life-and-death battles; they'll simply travel, relax, and enjoy the scenery.

After spending a few pleasant days, Lu Yuan finally felt spiritually fulfilled and decided it was time to set out.

"I've already packed our things; we can leave tomorrow morning." Su Liyan said with a smile.

The next morning, the three carried simple luggage, stepped out of the gate, and began their new journey.

This time, they are no longer running around to save the world; they simply travel to relax their hearts and take in the beauty of heaven and earth.

Perhaps this is the life they truly long for.

Lu Yuan believes that, having endured life-and-death trials, they will cherish every moment with their loved ones all the more; the future days will surely be even better! (End of chapter)