Chapter 406

Those frost lines were as hard as steel, dragging the Blood Moon Sect disciples into the darkness of death.

King Qi continuously controlled the mysterious Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel in his hand.

Each rotation of the golden wheel was like tearing through rotting wood, mercilessly hurling the Blood Moon Sect disciples far away.

Lu Yuan displayed greater strength with the aid of the Heaven-Evasion Fruit.

When he controlled immortal arts, his speed and accuracy greatly increased, and the power released by each spell became more terrifying.

He mercilessly repelled the Blood Moon Sect disciples, giving them no chance to resist.

Lu Yuan harbored within him a power like a raging flood; he was no longer the cultivator previously limited to defense.

The battle entered a life-and-death stage, and the Blood Moon Sect disciples were somewhat unable to cope.

They realized Lu Yuan had broken through his previous limits, becoming immensely strong. Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan mutually gazed at each other's wounds, stopping their steps deep in the black pine forest.

They knew this battle was not to be trifled with; each clash would inflict varying degrees of harm upon them.

"Has your injury not worsened?"

Lu Yuan asked with concern, his voice revealing a hint of worry.

Gu Qingwan smiled slightly, her eyes full of determination: "It's fine, just some minor injuries."

"We need to leave here quickly."

As they were discussing, a blood-red blood-winged dragon suddenly burst out of the thicket.

It emitted a foul odor, fiercely staring at Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan, preparing to launch an attack.

"Looks like we'll have more trouble ahead." King Qi said calmly.

In an instant, the Blood Moon Sect disciples' magical power surged.

King Qi seized the opportunity to throw the Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel from his hand; the wheel spun and flew like a meteor, emitting golden light in the air.

It continuously rotated, releasing great power, and in the process shattered the evil talismans in the thicket.

The blood-winged dragon felt the threat of the golden wheel, let out a low roar, and hovered in the air, ready to engage.

"Lu Yuan, do you need my help?"

King Qi looked at Lu Yuan with determined eyes, knowing this was the first time Lu Yuan faced such a powerful enemy after breaking through his power limit.

After a moment's thought, Lu Yuan nodded: "You help me block its attack; I will try to grasp the abnormality of my mana wheel."

Gu Qingwan's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this; she knew some special changes had occurred in Lu Yuan's body.

However, now was not the time to investigate; she immediately deployed the Phoenix Fire Lotus Basin to enhance her mana.

King Qi took up the conversation: "Rest assured, I will protect you."

He picked up the Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel and circulated his immortal arts cultivation.

The golden wheel shone with holy and powerful light around it, seeming to possess invincible sovereign power in his hand.

The blood-winged dragon felt the pressure emanating from King Qi, let out a furious roar, and violently flapped its wings, charging toward King Qi.

At the same time, Lu Yuan closed his eyes and focused on sensing the abnormality of his internal mana wheel.

He could feel a powerful force surging, yet he had not yet fully grasped its mystery.

As the blood-winged dragon flapped its wings, a layer of frost condensed in the air out of nowhere.

Su Liyan immediately stood beside Lu Yuan upon seeing this and brandished the Ice Crystal Long Whip.

Lu Yuan followed the perception principle, attempting to guide this abnormal force outward.

He strove to control his breathing and heartbeat, hoping to connect more directly with this external force. Lu Yuan tightly gripped his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, feeling a powerful force surging within him.

He knew this was a new immortal art he had obtained after breaking through his power limit.

The blood-winged dragon let out an angry roar, spread its huge blood-colored wings, and prepared to lunge at King Qi again.

However, at this critical moment, Lu Yuan confronted it.

He took a deep breath, gathering mana throughout his body.

Upon the Five Elements Escape Technique being deployed, the powers of the five elements—earth, wood, water, fire, and metal—intertwined and poured forth from Lu Yuan's body.

Instantly, the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword emitted a dazzling light and radiated a strong energy fluctuation.

Lu Yuan curled the corner of his mouth into a confident smile, determined to fight the Blood Moon Sect's blood-winged dragon to the end with this new immortal art.

Sword light and flames intertwined into a whole, flying wildly across the black pine forest.

He employed the formation set up by the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Array, placing himself in optimal condition and releasing a concentrated attack.

The Five Elements Escape Technique and the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Array complemented each other, making Lu Yuan's attacks even more fierce.

The blood-winged dragon felt an unprecedented pressure, wanting to escape but unable to break free.

"Oh no, its defense is too strong!"

While fending off the blood-winged dragon's attacks, King Qi sent a mental transmission to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan's heart stirred, and he immediately adopted another strategy.

He condensed his mana into an extremely small point, then stabbed with the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword toward the void gate in the blood-winged dragon's eye.

As Lu Yuan's sword tip approached the void gate, a terrifying and immensely powerful demonic aura surged out, condensing in the air into a blood-red talisman.

This talisman emitted an evil and eerie aura, spinning at high speed toward Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan.

The talisman wrapped in demonic aura appeared soft and harmless, but concealed infinite evil power within.

Lu Yuan sensed that this demonic aura was not simple and immediately took defensive measures.

At the same time, Gu Qingwan had already sensed the impending danger.

She swiftly brandished the Ice Crystal Long Whip, releasing piercing cold to try to block the talisman's approach.

"Be careful!" King Qi loudly warned Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan.

Faced with the imminent evil talisman, Lu Yuan silently circulated his arts.

He utilized the power of the Five Elements Escape Technique and the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Array to form an intangible barrier in place.

When the blood-red talisman touched the barrier, it emitted a sharp sound and instantly shattered into countless fragments.

The lingering evil aura was resolved and dispersed by the Five Elements Escape Technique.

Gu Qingwan watched Lu Yuan resolve this crisis with such ease, and couldn't help but look at his abilities in a new light.

She felt happy for Lu Yuan's growth and breakthrough, and also had full confidence in him.

King Qi, seeing this, let out a sigh of relief.

He knew that Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan were capable of facing the Blood Moon Sect's challenges, and that every difficulty was an opportunity for their growth. Lu Yuan and his companions had just finished dealing with the Blood-Wing Giant Dragon, and were preparing to return to Tian Ting to report to the Supreme Dao Ancestor about their battle with the Blood Moon Sect.

However, just as they were preparing to set off after crossing the Black Pine Forest, a sudden clamor came from ahead.

"Where is this?" Gu Qingwan frowned and looked ahead.

Only a part of that secret realm had become a barren wasteland, where only a few scrawny plants could survive.

King Qi gripped the Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel tightly and said warily: "This barren land is not simple; we must be careful." (End of chapter)