Chapter 421: It

Lu Yuan followed the sound and saw a group of victimized civilians surrounded by warriors.

These civilians hid helplessly in a corner, their bodies covered in wounds stained red with blood, making them look even more wretched.

The warriors pointed their swords at them viciously, showing no mercy.

A surge of anger rose in Lu Yuan's heart; these warriors were clearly controlled by some force, having completely lost their reason.

He could easily destroy them, but he also knew that would be no different from what they were doing.

With firm resolve to continue hiding himself, Lu Yuan decided to act covertly.

The blood‑red‑eyed warriors didn't notice Lu Yuan's presence; he silently mobilized his immortal power and employed the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation to conceal his aura. Lu Yuan's figure blended into the surroundings, as if he had become a faint breath in the wind.

He fixed his gaze on the controlled warriors, calmly calculating the best moment to strike.

He knew it was time to stop the enemy's brutal actions against innocent civilians.

At that moment, a troop of divine soldiers and heavenly generals suddenly appeared from afar, bearing the banners of the Red Lotus Sect and the Blood Moon Sect.

Lu Yuan's heart jolted, a sharp light flashing in his mind.

He realized these warriors were not merely controlled, but were under the influence of a cult's interference.

This discovery strengthened Lu Yuan's resolve to stop the enemy's actions.

He decisively employed his proficient Five Elements Escape Technique, successfully concealing his figure.

As light and traceless as fine sand in the wind, Lu Yuan silently approached the enemy.

The divine soldiers and heavenly generals of the Red Lotus Sect and Blood Moon Sect did not notice that Lu Yuan had silently drawn near them.

They grew ever more cruel and tyrannical toward the civilians, striking the innocent people heavily with their swords.

Lu Yuan saw one of the Red Lotus Sect's divine soldiers brandishing a strange demonic sword, its evil aura slashing toward an old woman kneeling on the ground begging for mercy.

A fire of anger blazed in his heart.

He knew he could no longer let those dark forces freely manipulate people's hearts and inflict harm on innocent civilians.

As a powerful one who wields profound immortal arts and bears a sense of responsibility, he must step forward.

Seeing the old woman about to be slain, Lu Yuan moved his body, swift as a thunderbolt.

He wielded the Thunderfire Sword; a flash of electricity streaked as he struck at that Red Lotus Sect divine soldier.

When a anguished cry rang out from the ground, the other divine soldiers and heavenly generals finally noticed Lu Yuan's presence.

They glared at Lu Yuan, letting out a roar like a howl.

A fearless fighting spirit condensed in the air, like rolling fierce winds.

"Who is this guy?"

"How dare you barge into our operation!" the divine soldiers and heavenly generals demanded sternly.

Lu Yuan's gaze swept sharply over those evil forces: "Your actions have reached their limit; now is the time to end all of this!"

The divine soldiers and heavenly generals of the Red Lotus Sect and Blood Moon Sect felt the powerful aura emanating from Lu Yuan, their expressions turning grave.

They involuntarily stepped back, as if sensing the threat of death. Su Liyan, King Qi, and Gu Qingwan rushed over upon hearing the news, just as Lu Yuan was confronting the cult's divine soldiers and heavenly generals.

Su Liyan's eyes were sharp; she held the Ice Crystal Long Whip, and a cold surge flowed along the whip, freezing the enemies' movements.

"Lu Yuan!"

Su Liyan shouted to him, "We've come to help you!"

Lu Yuan felt delight at the sight of his companions arriving.

He gripped the Thunderfire Sword tightly, standing in place, ready to face those tyrannical divine soldiers and heavenly generals.

"One more won't make a difference."

King Qi smirked contemptuously, "Let's just take care of this lot together!"

Gu Qingwan walked expressionlessly to Lu Yuan's side and, out of the enemies' sight, gently activated the Phoenix Fire Lotus Basin.

Su Liyan swiftly swung the Ice Crystal Long Whip, freezing the surrounding enemies in place.

Her power was bolstered by the Cold Jade Ice Shard, making her attacks even more fierce.

King Qi gripped the Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel and, without fear, hurled it toward the direction from which the evil arts were attacking.

The wheel, like a whirlwind, kicked up a golden vortex that cleared the surrounding evil talismans and arts.

Gu Qingwan stood behind Lu Yuan, contemplating the next step.

At the critical moment, she activated the Phoenix Fire Lotus Basin, instantly forming a barrier that protected the four of them.

"Lu Yuan, we need to take care of them quickly!" Su Liyan said coldly.

Lu Yuan nodded, gripped the Thunderfire Sword tightly, and unleashed the most ferocious attack from the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation.

The divine soldiers and heavenly generals of the Red Lotus Sect and Blood Moon Sect felt the four's powerful aura and unfathomable strength, retreating several steps.

"We can't just let them go like this!" a divine soldier and heavenly general roared angrily.

"Cut the chatter! Keep attacking!" another divine soldier and heavenly general shouted furiously.

Lu Yuan and the others blocked the enemies' encirclement, cooperating seamlessly to defeat one divine soldier and heavenly general after another.

They faced the cult's predicament alone, catching the enemy off guard. Lu Yuan and Su Liyan stood in a frigid expanse, surrounded by biting cold winds that seemed ready to freeze their very marrow.

As the two were about to rest a moment, Su Liyan suddenly spotted a sable fur coat drifting down to the ground.

She walked over, picked it up, and felt that the fur coat was somewhat unusual.

"Lu Yuan, what is this?" Su Liyan handed the fur coat to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan took the fur coat and examined it carefully.

His brows furrowed slightly, his eyes flickering with thoughtful light.

"This fur coat seems to contain a special aura; I feel it may hide some secret."

"We need to further investigate its origin and meaning."

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, "Moreover, I sense that your Cold Jade Ice Shard is also reacting unusually."

Su Liyan's heart stirred suddenly.

"Perhaps there is some connection between these two."

She pondered for a moment, "We should launch a new round of investigation."

"At the same time, we must not let our guard down and must defend strictly against any incoming enemies."

Lu Yuan nodded in agreement; they found a sheltered spot, sat down, and began discussing how to further investigate this mysterious fur coat and the "Cold Jade Ice Shard."

Gu Qingwan and King Qi stood guard behind them, vigilantly watching their surroundings, ready for any potential threat.

Su Liyan took out the "Cold Jade Ice Shard" and examined it closely.

She discovered that the pattern on this jade piece began to flicker, emanating a mysterious and powerful force.

She keenly felt that it contained an important secret.

Lu Yuan furrowed his brow, his gaze fixed on the fur coat.

"This fur coat must also contain some special information; we just haven't found the key yet."

Just as the two were lost in thought, a sudden piercing scream shattered the silence.

Cultists of the Red Lotus Sect and the Blood Moon Sect swarmed over, surrounding them on all sides.

"They've come after us!"

King Qi let out an angry shout, "Prepare for battle!" (End of chapter)