Chapter 407

Just as Lu Yuan and his companions were planning to detour around the wasteland, someone suddenly walked out from the corner.

He wore a white robe, his long hair draped over his shoulders, and his delicate features resembled an immortal descended to the mortal world.

"I am the cultivator True Lord Po Tian, here to guide you all."

True Lord Po Tian gave a slight smile: "This wasteland is the result of the Black Flame Sect's rampage."

"We need help in the midst of battle."

Upon hearing the name Black Flame Sect, Lu Yuan furrowed his brow slightly.

This is a cult similar to the Red Lotus Sect and the Blood Moon Sect, venerating the Black Flame Old Ancestor, and they have caused considerable trouble for the cultivation world.

"We are about to return to Tian Ting to report the battle situation to the Supreme Dao Ancestor."

Lu Yuan said in a low voice: "But since we have encountered a place ravaged by the Black Flame Sect, we can lend a hand."

True Lord Po Tian nodded, his expression grateful: "Thank you very much for your help; their power keeps growing, and we are truly overwhelmed." Lu Yuan and his companions followed True Lord Po Tian into the wasteland.

Here and there were Black Flame Sect thugs, wielding black-flame sabers, their faces ferocious, they lunged at Lu Yuan and the others with vicious intent.

Lu Yuan gripped his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly, and his magical power surged incessantly.

With a thought, the lightning power on his sword burst forth, enveloping the Black Flame Sect disciples around him; they screamed and were turned to charcoal by the electricity.

Su Liyan waved her Ice Crystal Long Whip, tracing a beautiful arc in the air.

The cold condensed into ice cones, dancing around her, freezing the Black Flame Sect disciples into statues.

King Qi continuously swung his Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel, each strike sending foes flying with terrifying might.

Those Black Flame Sect disciples were slapped aside by the wheel, their helmets shattering and flesh and blood flying.

Gu Qingwan did not act, silently observing the battle from behind.

She relied on her outstanding wisdom to analyze the attack patterns of the Black Flame Sect disciples, providing valuable tactical advice to her teammates.

"Your abilities are not bad."

True Lord Po Tian praised: "Our Black Flame Sect needs helpers like you."

"We are teachers of righteousness, finding joy in helping others," Lu Yuan replied coldly.

True Lord Po Tian smiled and said to them: "I understand you represent justice and light; in this wasteland where evil forces run rampant, I hope you will join our Black Flame Sect."

Lu Yuan and his companions looked at each other, feeling some doubt in their hearts.

They had always been cultivators opposing cults; how could they possibly join the Black Flame Sect?

And therefore…

Is this person who calls himself a True Lord actually the leader of the Black Flame Sect? Lu Yuan and his companions looked at each other, their hearts somewhat shaken.

They had always been cultivators opposing cults; how could they possibly join the Black Flame Sect?

Lu Yuan gave a slight smile and said firmly: "True Lord Po Tian, we thank you for your invitation, but we do not agree with the Black Flame Sect's practices and beliefs."

"As cultivators, we have always fought against evil forces, protecting justice and light."

Su Liyan gripped her Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly, staring at True Lord Po Tian: "Ice and fire cannot coexist; we cannot stand on the side of evil."

"We have our own faith and responsibility; we cannot abandon our original aspirations."

King Qi raised his Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel high, a resolute light flashing in his eyes: "The teachers of justice will never yield to evil!"

"We are willing to fight to protect this wasteland, but we will never betray our beliefs for that."

Gu Qingwan stood quietly to the side, speaking calmly: "Although the Black Flame Sect is also one of the forces opposing the Red Lotus Old Ancestor, they employ unorthodox methods."

"As cultivators, we have always upheld reason and kindness; we cannot ally with a cult." Lu Yuan and his companions huddled closely together, exchanging glances of firm resolve.

They were in the wasteland, the air thick with the Black Flame Sect's aura, all around a scene of desolation.

Suddenly, a group of Black Flame Sect disciples appeared before them.

They wore black robes, their faces hideous and terrifying, and they shouted at Lu Yuan and his companions: "You dare defy the True Lord? The Black Flame Sect will grind you to ashes!"

Upon hearing those words, Lu Yuan's face showed a cold smile: "You are truly stuck in your ways."

"Faith is merely a fig leaf."

He gripped his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly, a glint flashing in his eyes.

Su Liyan's Ice Crystal Long Whip trembled slightly as she looked at the Black Flame Sect disciples: "You say black and fire cannot coexist, so we must use ice to counter fire."

She lightly opened her red lips, emitting a clear note.

King Qi raised his Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel high: "We have never feared evil; we only counter it with justice!"

Gu Qingwan stood to the side, speaking in a low voice: "A battle will determine our fate."

"No matter who the opponent is, we will not yield."

Upon hearing Lu Yuan and his companions' words, the Black Flame Sect disciples' faces twisted, and they let out disordered laughter: "You lot who don't believe in mystical power are fools!"

"Do you think you can withstand the Black Flame Sect?"

Just then, True Lord Po Tian slowly stepped out from among the Black Flame Sect disciples.

He raised his Fobao Black Dragon Spike toward Lu Yuan and the others: "How can you insult our Black Flame Sect like this?"

"Listen well, our Black Flame Sect is backed by tremendous power!"

Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes, gauging True Lord Po Tian's strength through his gaze.

He did not retreat, saying: "Faith can never serve as proof of error."

"As long as it is an evil force, we will surely overcome it."

As Lu Yuan's words fell, the wasteland began to tremble.

Flames fell from the sky, forming a huge wave of fire that surged toward Lu Yuan and his party.

At the same time, frost rose from the ground, forming a massive ice barrier.

At that moment, Lu Yuan and his companions moved.

Lu Yuan brandished his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, his Shenqi agile as a ghost as he flickered among the Black Flame Sect disciples.

His Jiànshù was as swift as lightning, slaying the Black Flame Sect followers one by one.

Su Liyan held the Ice Crystal Long Whip, tracing a beautiful arc in the air.

She used the Ice Immortal Technique to freeze the ground into a thick layer of ice, preventing the Black Flame Sect followers from moving.

King Qi tightly gripped the Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel, energy swirling unpredictably around him.

He swung the wheel, shattering the evil sigils surrounding the Black Flame Sect followers one by one.

Gu Qingwan stood silently to the side, the Phoenix Fire Lotus Basin in her hand emitting waves of red light.

She used the Detection Technique to observe the Black Flame Sect followers' attack paths, and gave Lu Yuan and her companions guidance.

In the battle, firelight and frost collided, energy exploding in the air.

Lu Yuan and his group's strength was fully revealed.

Finally, they broke free from the Black Flame Sect followers' encirclement and fled the wasteland. (End of chapter)