Chapter 422: The Woman Sealed in Ice

Su Liyan and Lu Yuan immediately stood up, activating their immortal methods to prepare for the enemy's attack.

On a turbulent battlefield, Lu Yuan and the others united, using Gu Qingwan's wisdom as guidance, engaging in fierce combat with the cultists.

Su Liyan waved the Ice Crystal Long Whip, freezing the enemies in place.

But at the same time, she felt the surrounding evil energy growing stronger.

She knew they had to defeat the enemy quickly, otherwise they would fall into a passive situation.

Lu Yuan felt a firm resolve rise in his heart, and the thunderfire sword in his hand emitted a heaven-shaking radiance.

He employed the most ferocious attack from the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation, unleashing an unparalleled exquisite technique.

Sword light flashed like lightning, blade light blazed like fire, ravaging the cold wind, defeating the cultists one after another.

However, both Lu Yuan and Su Liyan could feel the enemy's strength continually growing.

They understood they must achieve a quick victory.

Thus Su Liyan activated the Cold Jade Ice Slice again, using its great power to transform the Ice Crystal Long Whip into a lightning-like attack.

At the same time, Lu Yuan felt a sense of urgency rise in his heart.

"We must find the clue to solve this riddle!" he shouted loudly.

Su Liyan heard Lu Yuan's shout and finally understood his intention.

She swept the Ice Crystal Long Whip across the ground, discovering an ancient rune.

Her mind shuddered: "This is the secret language of the ancient immortal clan!"

Lu Yuan's eyes lit up: "Su Liyan, can you read these secret words?"

Su Liyan nodded: "I can try."

She gazed at those ancient runes, silently reciting them in her heart.

At the same time, they also had to fully resist the cult forces' advance to gain more time. Lu Yuan tightly gripped the Nine Heavens Thunderfire Sword, his aura fierce, and without hesitation led Su Liyan, King Qi, and Gu Qingwan to charge at the enemies.

The cultists stared in astonishment at this scene, having never seen such immense power.

In the battle, Lu Yuan suddenly felt the ambient temperature plummet, a piercing chill assaulting him.

He looked up and saw, in the distant wind and snow, a blurry figure frozen in frost for a thousand years.

She was a woman sealed within the ice.

"What is that?" Su Liyan exclaimed.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath: "I have heard that in the Frigid Cold Region, an ice-sealed woman is imprisoned; legend says she possesses the power to unlock this frigid land."

His expression firm: "We must go rescue her."

Afterwards, Lu Yuan turned and left the battlefield, heading toward the countryside.

Su Liyan and the others closely followed, rushing day and night to Lu Yuan's hometown.

When they arrived at that cold village, a familiar and heavy aura swept over them.

Lu Yuan hurried back to Tian Ting, seeing the Supreme Dao Ancestor waiting for them.

"Supreme Dao Ancestor, we discovered an ice-sealed woman in the Frigid Cold Region."

Lu Yuan spoke solemnly: "She might have the ability to rescue this ice-sealed land."

The Supreme Dao Ancestor pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I understand your meaning; you need a true answer."

They nervously listened to the Supreme Dao Ancestor's words: "This Nine Heavens Ice Frost Sable has countless connections with the Heaven and Earth Slash."

"Only by dispersing that sword's power within the Heaven and Earth Slash can the ice-sealed woman be freed from the seal."

Lu Yuan's heart stirred; the Nine Heavens Thunderfire Sword is one of the essences of his cultivation.

"Then this sword is the key to rescuing him." He gripped the hilt tightly: "I must help her escape her thousand-year imprisonment."

Su Liyan looked worriedly at Lu Yuan: "But how do we use the power contained within the Heaven and Earth Slash?"

Gu Qingwan softly said: "Lu Yuan, you previously mastered the Five Elements Escape Armor Immortal Method and are also an enlightened one of the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation."

"Can you use these immortal methods to arouse the power of the Heaven and Earth Slash?"

Lu Yuan pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"I will do my utmost."

He resolutely said: "No matter what, we must help her break the seal." Lu Yuan gripped the Nine Heavens Thunderfire Sword tightly, leading Su Liyan, King Qi, and Gu Qingwan to the Seal Marsh Sword Court.

This is an expansive mountain forest, ancient boulders scattered throughout, containing the vicissitudes of history.

"We have finally arrived at the Seal Marsh Sword Court."

Lu Yuan gazed around; a gentle breeze brushed past, as if endless power were calling to him.

Su Liyan stared at the distant horizon: "To rescue this sealed woman, what trials must we face?"

Before them appeared a group of Red Lotus Sect and Blood Moon Sect members, gathered together, arguing about something.

"Merger is the best choice."

A senior member of the Red Lotus Sect said: "Only by merging can we oppose the Black Flame Sect."

A Blood Moon Sect member furrowed his brows: "But merging would bring much chaos and conflict."

"We should seek other solutions."

Lu Yuan approached to listen to their debate: "You are all arguing for your own beliefs."

"But now the most important thing is how to protect the people on this land."

Gu Qingwan calmly said: "We must unite together to jointly resist the Black Flame Sect's invasion."

"This is the only way out."

King Qi nodded: "We cannot let the people be displaced any further."

"We need a strong alliance, using strength to guard them."

The Red Lotus Sect and Blood Moon Sect members fell silent for a moment; ultimately they all agreed to unite.

They led the victims of the Flying Sky Vessel Alliance to Sealed Marsh Sword Court.

In the crowded, noisy environment, the members of the Flying Sky Vessel Alliance helplessly watched their lost homes and lives.

They lived in hardship, with no relatives to turn to, each hoping to find a stable dwelling. Lu Yuan and his companions, having returned to Tian Ting, came to the Supreme Dao Ancestor's palace, where the Supreme Dao Ancestor awaited them.

"Supreme Dao Ancestor, we have returned." Lu Yuan bowed respectfully.

The Supreme Dao Ancestor nodded, his expression solemn, "You have done well, successfully rescuing the members of the Flying Sky Vessel Alliance."

"But now you must prepare, for the battle you will soon face will be even more arduous and dangerous."

Lu Yuan and the three others stared tensely at the Supreme Dao Ancestor, their hearts filled with resolve.

They understood that this battle would be an unprecedented challenge, but they would not retreat.

"The Red Lotus Sect and the Blood Moon Sect have joined forces to help the Red Lotus Old Ancestor break free from the seal."

The Supreme Dao Ancestor spoke solemnly, "They possess great power and deceitful schemes."

"They may try to sabotage our alliance and attack you."

King Qi furrowed his brows, "What should we do?"

Gu Qingwan pondered for a moment, then said, "I think we should secretly oppose the Red Lotus Sect and the Blood Moon Sect to protect the Flying Sky Vessel Alliance and innocent civilians."

"We must not only defend this land, but also seek the true path of cultivation that belongs to us." (End of chapter)