Chapter 411: She actually broke through to become an immortal!

"You actually want to put down your weapons?"

Xueying asked in shock: "Don't you know that doing this is equivalent to giving up resistance?"

Lu Yuan gave a cold chuckle: "I haven't given up resistance; I just feel that forceful struggle can no longer solve the problem."

"Since you are so eager for my Heaven-Evasion Fruit and Exploration Immortal Method, I can exchange them for Gu Qingwan's safety."

Xueying pondered for a moment, then sneered: "You think we'll believe you? Hmph!"

"After handing over the Heaven-Evasion Fruit and Exploration Immortal Method, can you still guarantee her safety?"

A hint of a scheming smile crossed Lu Yuan's face: "I can propose a method to publicly expose the Blood Moon Sect's conspiracy and seek support from other forces."

He said.

"Public exposure?"

Xueying furrowed his brows: "That would only speed up our plans. We also don't need support from other forces."

At that moment, a sudden explosion sounded from inside the hall.

Everyone turned to look, only to see Gu Qingwan surrounded by dazzling icy-blue light, her power continually increasing.

Gu Qingwan lifted her head, her eyes filled with determination and power.

"Don't even think about hurting Lu Yuan!"

Gu Qingwan shouted loudly: "I have enough power to protect him!"

Xueying involuntarily stepped back, staring at Gu Qingwan in astonishment: "You... you have already... become a Heaven-Reaching Stage Immortal?"

Gu Qingwan nodded: "That's right, I have broken through and become a Heaven-Reaching Stage Immortal."

"You think I'll surrender willingly?"

A surge of hope and confidence rose in everyone's hearts, and they regained their spirits.

Lu Yuan couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, his heart filled with gratitude toward Gu Qingwan.

"Lu Yuan, she really has become a Heaven-Reaching Stage Immortal!"

King Qi exclaimed joyfully: "Now we have hope of defeating the Blood Moon Sect!"

The Supreme Dao Ancestor also showed a relieved smile: "Very good, very good."

"Gu Qingwan becoming a Heaven-Reaching Stage Immortal can help us thwart the Blood Moon Sect's plans."

Xueying's face darkened as he gave Gu Qingwan a deep look. Lu Yuan, facing Xueying, no longer wasted words; he had already made up his mind to defeat Xueying, protect Gu Qingwan, and safeguard the other disciples of the Azure Lotus Sect.

He employed the Five Elements Escape Technique, turning into a swift gust that surged forward.

Xueying launched an attack, and a thick demonic aura swirled between the black and red.

He chanted a low incantation, causing the demonic aura to roll in.

Xueying's body emanated an eerie light, intertwining with the sword energy before him.

Lu Yuan raised the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, his jeweled blade flashing as he swung it.

In an instant, a sword light tore through the air, stabbing toward Xueying like lightning.

At the same time, he rapidly circulated his bodily strength, a powerful true qi continuously flowing into the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword.

"Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword!" Lu Yuan shouted low.

The sword hovering in midair suddenly burst forth with even more blazing golden light, forming a huge, thick vortex around it.

Seeing this, Xueying's heart gave a slight jolt; he dared not underestimate Lu Yuan's momentum.

Behind him, the black-red demonic aura surged like a banner, meeting Lu Yuan's attack.

Light and demonic aura collided, emitting a startling clash.

"Hmph! You think this can defeat me?" Xueying sneered.

Lu Yuan's eyes were firm, he did not retreat.

He took a deep breath, then suddenly exerted his greatest strength.

The Thunder Fire Sword danced in his hand, each swing bringing tremendous might.

Xueying felt the pressure mounting, hastily adjusting his stance to block Lu Yuan's unparalleled attack.

But Lu Yuan masterfully controlled the Five Elements Escape Technique, nimbly dodging Xueying's counterstrike.

"You cult followers, is that all you've got?"

Lu Yuan said mockingly: "It seems your Red Lotus Sect is really declining."

Xueying burst out laughing in anger: "Impudent!"

"Don't forget I am the Sect Leader of the Blood Moon Sect!"

Before his words even fell, he condensed demonic qi in his hand into a lethal dagger, flashing toward Lu Yuan like lightning.

"But just as it was about to strike Lu Yuan, he suddenly used the Five Elements Escape Armor Art to flick his body aside, evading the deadly attack."

"Looks like you're still too arrogant!"

Lu Yuan gave a cold chuckle, then swung the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword again; the sword light instantly pierced Xueying's defense, bearing down on his body.

Xueying was both shocked and furious: "How can this be so formidable!"

"You lowly mortals, dare to challenge my Blood Moon Sect!"

"I will make you pay the heaviest price!"

Xueying's demonic qi surged up his whole body, forming a vast and terrifying vortex behind him.

As the vortex spun, countless demonic qi condensed into a dense black mist.

Lu Yuan's cold eyes flashed; he ceased wasting words on Xueying, directly opposing him with sword technique and fist method.

Resolved to end this dispute.

He controlled the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, tracing a golden arc in the air.

Each strike carried tremendous power.

Xueying did his utmost to block Lu Yuan's powerful attack, but he gradually felt the pressure growing heavy.

Xueying's demonic qi also began to be gradually dispelled by Lu Yuan's Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword.

"Impossible! You can't be this strong!" Xueying shouted loudly.

Lu Yuan's mouth corner twitched slightly; he continued his attack without wavering, knowing victory was right before him.

No matter how Xueying struggled, he could not change the final outcome.

"Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword!" Lu Yuan shouted, his true qi pouring out from his whole body and infusing into the blade.

A blazing sword light sliced through space, swiftly closing in on Xueying.

Xueying retreated in panic a few steps, but could not dodge this fatal blow.

His poisoned dagger had already been split in two by the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, and he could no longer resist effectively. Long Qi and Su Liyan stood in front of the mountain villa's plaza; both bore some wounds, but their eyes showed determination.

They knew that stronger enemies awaited them ahead, and they needed to recover their strength as quickly as possible.

Long Qi looked at Su Liyan and whispered, "Junior Sister Su, we need to cooperate to heal each other's wounds and speed up recovery."

"Only greater strength can withstand the challenges ahead."

Su Liyan nodded, taking out an ice crystal chip and gazing at Long Qi: "I will heal your wounds with ice immortal technique; meanwhile, you use your ability to heal me."

"We will help each other, working together to overcome difficulties."

The two drew near and began to unleash their abilities.

Cold qi and lightning intertwined, swirling around them.

Long Qi's Demon‑Breaking Golden Wheel blazed with light, erupting in an energy surge as radiant as the sun.

Su Liyan's Ice Crystal Long Whip hovered beside her, the cold jade ice chips on the whip shedding brilliant light.

She bathed in the ice and snow, her inner power recovering at a visible speed.

The two worked in perfect harmony, healing each other's wounds.

Long Qi could feel the cold aura emanating from Su Liyan's body; a cool, comfortable sensation came from his wounded spot, and he gave a slight nod with his eyes tightly shut. (End of Chapter)