Chapter 408

Although they were badly injured, their belief grew even firmer. Lu Yuan and his companions fled the barren land, on their way back to Tian Ting.

The wounds on their bodies burned with pain, yet they showed no sign of retreat.

After all, they were fighting to prevent the Blood Moon Sect from breaking its seal.

As they passed through the dense forest, a towering mountain peak shrouded in clouds and mist appeared ahead.

That was the legendary Tian Ting.

However, just as they were about to step into the area before the mountain peak, a powerful surge of energy suddenly struck.

"Not good!"

Su Liyan screamed: "Red Lotus Sect!"

"They've caught up!"

Seeing the Red Lotus Sect disciples rush out of the woods, transforming into a crimson wave that swept toward Lu Yuan and the others.

"The Red Lotus Old Ancestor is indeed unwilling to remain sealed."

King Qi snorted coldly, the Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel in his hand flashing with golden light.

Gu Qingwan gripped the Phoenix Fire Lotus Basin tightly: "We cannot give them more time here."

"Immediately mobilize Tian Ting's forces for support!"

Lu Yuan raised the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword high, his body radiating powerful immortal energy: "I will deliver the news as soon as possible!"

"Give up your thoughts of the Red Lotus Sect!"

Unexpectedly, a squad of elite divine-ability masters led personally by the Red Lotus Sect's sect master appeared before Lu Yuan and the others.

"Lu Yuan, do you think your hypocritical group can stop my Red Lotus Old Ancestor from breaking free?"

"You are surely incapable!" they sneered.

Lu Yuan calmly looked at him, a flash of resolve in his eyes: "You have all strayed from the righteous path."

"No matter what, we will stop your Red Lotus Sect's madness."

The leader raised his knife wrapped in demonic aura: "What a big mouth."

"Let me show you my true power!"

Having said that, he swung his knife, releasing a wave of demonic energy.

Darkness and evil aura instantly filled the surroundings. As Xueying swung his knife to release the demonic wave, Lu Yuan unhesitatingly brandished the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, his body instantly emanating boundless immortal energy.

A massive bolt of lightning burst from the sword, colliding with Xueying's demonic energy.

The entire space shuddered, emitting a violent trembling sound.

"The disciples of the Red Lotus Old Ancestor are indeed not simple."

Lu Yuan frowned slightly, realizing that this Xueying before him had reached an extremely high realm.

He immediately mobilized his cultivation to defend himself and Su Liyan.

Seeing this, Su Liyan quickly employed her ice abilities.

The ice crystal long whip in her hand suddenly became more solid, dancing in the air to form layers of icy mist.

The cold air permeated, making it hard for the enemies to see their surroundings clearly.

Lu Yuan deployed the Five Elements Escape Technique, setting up a complex and exquisite rune dao formation around his body.

The formation emitted a nimble radiance, distorting time and space, making it difficult for the enemies to accurately lock onto Lu Yuan and Su Liyan's positions.

Seeing this, the leader of the Red Lotus Sect flashed a barely perceptible unease in his eyes.

He knew that defeating Lu Yuan and Su Liyan would not be easy.

But he shouted into the air: "Red Lotus Sect followers, charge forward!"

"Coordinate with the demonic energy attack!"

Gradually, the Red Lotus Sect disciples launched a frenzied assault, forming a thick line of defense around Lu Yuan and Su Liyan.

Lu Yuan felt the pressure mounting, as if thousands of blades were slicing toward him.

A sense of responsibility and firm determination rose in his heart.

He knew that only by defeating them could he protect Tian Ting's safety.

Su Liyan focused her energy, and the cold jade ice shards in her hand gradually emitted a peculiar light.

She wielded the ice crystal long whip in elegant yet deadly moves, facing off against the Red Lotus Sect disciples.

In the fierce battle, Lu Yuan employed the profound Heavenly Gang Big Dipper formation.

He continuously waved the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, releasing astonishing thunderlight that collided with Xueying's demonic energy.

Explosions echoed through the valley, the whole space trembling as if from the clash of two mighty forces.

Seeing Lu Yuan's fearless stance, Su Liyan felt a warm current surge in her heart.

She calmly considered how to best protect the team members, and employed the illusion technique of the ice crystal long whip's unique ability to conceal Lu Yuan's and her own whereabouts.

In the intense battle, Lu Yuan and the others finally found an opportunity.

They gathered all their strength and surged toward a single direction.

They cooperated with tacit understanding, moving as if one entity.

After a moment, the Red Lotus Sect disciples stared in astonishment as Lu Yuan and the others had vanished from their sight.

"They've escaped!"

The leader roared hoarsely: "Pursue them! Do not let them leave here!"

However, while the Red Lotus Sect members were at a loss, Lu Yuan and the others had already turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the horizon.

They successfully broke free of the Red Lotus Sect's encirclement and once again set out on the journey back to Tian Ting. Lu Yuan and Su Liyan returned to Tian Ting with anxiety and unease, fully aware of the threat posed by Xueying and the Red Lotus Sect; this battle was merely the beginning.

The Supreme Dao Ancestor had already been waiting there, his expression solemn.

"Supreme Dao Ancestor."

Lu Yuan stepped forward and bowed respectfully to the Supreme Dao Ancestor: "We successfully repelled the Blood Moon Sect and Red Lotus Sect followers, but the Blood Moon Sect's Sect Leader Xueying has already reached a very high realm."

Moreover, we have discovered that they seem to have some means to help the Red Lotus Old Ancestor break the seal.

Su Liyan also joined Lu Yuan's report: "Xueying and the Red Lotus Sect followers launched a fierce attack on us, but we successfully broke out of the encirclement through cooperation and individual abilities."

However, we need to discuss with you the possibility of the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's unsealing.

The Supreme Dao Ancestor furrowed his brows, looking somewhat worried.

You two are still quite young.

He said in a low voice: "I have long known of the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's great power."

If he truly breaks the seal, it will be a disaster for the Tian Ting.

Gu Qingwan also joined the discussion: "Supreme Dao Ancestor, we must now closely monitor the Red Lotus Sect's movements."

They will surely find more ways to unseal the Red Lotus Old Ancestor; we must prepare thoroughly in advance.

The Supreme Dao Ancestor pondered for a moment, then finally said: "You are right."

We cannot remain passive; we need to take the initiative.

I will send more cultivators to gather any information about the Red Lotus Sect and increase the intensity of our strikes against them.

At the same time, we also need to seek help from other sects.

Lu Yuan nodded, indicating his agreement.

Supreme Dao Ancestor, please be careful.

He said with a worried tone: "The strength of Xueying and the Red Lotus Sect followers has already exceeded our expectations; the upcoming battle will not be easy."

The Supreme Dao Ancestor smiled slightly: "Young people, courage and wisdom are equally important."

He turned to prepare to leave: "I will handle this matter as soon as possible and give you a reply."

You also need to stay vigilant and strive to increase your cultivation. (End of chapter)