Chapter 426: A yellow-haired brat can actually surpass me?!

A strong immortal aura surged from within him, merging with the surrounding vital energy, forming a golden-red halo.

He fixed his gaze firmly on Hong Lietian, saying, "If you want to compete for the Burning Soul Valley quota, speak with strength."

All the cultivators witnessing this were shocked by Lu Yuan's performance.

For Lu Yuan's cultivation level, being able to perform like this within the Nine Heavens Gate is already quite rare.

Meanwhile, Hong Lietian's fighting spirit was high, seeming not to take Lu Yuan to heart.

"Haha! Do you think relying on immortal arts can defeat me?"

"Today I will let you witness the power of necromancy!"

Hong Lietian laughed while chanting the spell, and instantly dark clouds filled the area, omens arising frequently.

The evil power emanating from the Youhun Sect spread, enveloping the entire Nine Heavens Gate.

Before his words faded, the black talisman in Hong Lietian's hand ignited rapidly, releasing a blinding black light.

A demon-like apparition appeared out of thin air, holding a mysterious seal—the Destroy Demon Seal.

Lu Yuan's eyes flickered; upon contacting that Destroy Demon Seal, he felt a powerful and evil force.

He knew that if he did not stop Hong Lietian from obtaining this treasure in time, the consequences would be unthinkable.

"Don't take the Destroy Demon Seal!" Lu Yuan shouted, clenching his teeth.

He activated the Five Elements Escape Armor Immortal Method, and golden-red light burst forth from his whole body.

A thunder-fire surge flowed around him, forming a huge thunder-fire blade in the air.

Seeing this, Hong Lietian gave a cold chuckle: "Just with you, you want to stop me?"

He waved the Destroy Demon Seal in his hand, black clouds billowing as they surged toward Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan did not retreat, gripping the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly.

"Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation!"

His figure spun rapidly, and as he waved the thunder-fire sword with his right hand, he drew a blazing arc in the air and then slashed down fiercely.

The thunder-fire blade, carrying immense might, charged straight at Hong Lietian.

At that moment, all the cultivators inside the Nine Heavens Gate felt the terrifying might of the thunder-fire sword.

They looked in astonishment at Lu Yuan's silhouette, their hearts filled with anticipation and curiosity. Hong Lietian roared angrily: "Damn brat, you dare to ruin my plans!"

His whole body surged with black aura, his spiritual power fluctuated violently, and the surrounding air turned chilly.

Lu Yuan resolved to give his all, he resolutely stepped forward, and the thunder-fire sword, carrying astonishing might, fiercely chopped down at Hong Lietian.

The thunder-fire power condensed on the blade into a huge thunder-fire tornado.

Hong Lietian's expression changed, realizing the oncoming thunder-fire sword was unstoppable.

He hastily raised the Destroy Demon Seal to block.

The thunder-fire sword collided with the Destroy Demon Seal, instantly bursting with blinding light and terrifying impact.

On the arena, the situation changed abruptly, and powerful energy surges swept outward.

The cultivators could not escape this might, and were all shaken back by the intense energy.

They looked in astonishment at the thunder-fire tornado swirling on the arena and the vortex formed by the intertwining of black energy.

"What is going on?"

"Lu Yuan can truly fight Hong Lietian!"

The observing cultivators were utterly shocked, completely beyond their expectations.

They looked at Lu Yuan in disbelief, their hearts filled with awe and admiration.

Lu Yuan's whole body shimmered with golden-red light, the tornado formed from the thunder-fire sword was like a true dragon, rampaging over the arena.

He felt the power surging within him, and was utterly unafraid of such might.

Hong Lietian was trapped by the thunder-fire sword's tornado, his face furious to the extreme.

The black energy began to fail under the pressure of the thunder-fire sword, gradually collapsing.

He glared viciously at Lu Yuan: "You think you can defeat me with such petty tricks? Dream on!"

With a furious shout from Hong Lietian, the black energy condensed again into a huge demon palm that rolled toward Lu Yuan.

The demon palm covered the entire arena, gloomy and evil.

Lu Yuan felt the immense pressure from the demon palm and that evil force.

Su Liyan saw this, her eyes flashing with determination and resolve.

She, resolved, waved her Ice Crystal Long Whip, releasing cold air to strike the demon palm.

The Ice Crystal Long Whip collided with the demon palm, emitting a sharp creaking sound.

The cold spread rapidly over the demon palm, actually beginning to dissipate.

Su Liyan's lips curled slightly, she looked at Lu Yuan with utter confidence.

Lu Yuan felt a surge of strength in his heart, sensing the support and confidence Su Liyan gave him.

He fearlessly activated the Five Elements Escape Armor Immortal Method, and the tornado formed from the thunder-fire sword grew ever stronger.

Lu Yuan's mouth curled slightly, his eyes like lightning: "You think I only know this one move?"

"Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation!"

The thunder-fire sword's tornado suddenly accelerated its spin and split into countless spinning mini-tornadoes.

These mini-tornadoes spun at extreme speed, forming a huge and complex array in the air.

Hong Lietian felt the violent force in the air, and facing Lu Yuan's powerful assault, he could no longer control the situation.

He despondently roared loudly, his body gradually disintegrating.

The cultivators' jaws dropped, unable to believe this scene.

They had just thought Hong Lietian would surely win, never expecting Lu Yuan to fight many alone and nearly crush Hong Lietian. Lu Yuan gripped the thunder-fire sword, his heart involuntarily filling with admiration for Su Liyan's strength and a new recognition of his own abilities.

In the previous battle, their team's cooperation and the stimulation of each other's potential let them unleash unprecedented strength.

"Su Liyan, you're really amazing!"

Lu Yuan gave Su Liyan a bright smile, saying, "With your support, my magical power has been greatly enhanced."

Su Liyan lowered her head bashfully, gently swaying the Ice Crystal Long Whip in her hand, and replied, "That's all because you led us, allowing us to perform at our best."

Gu Qingwan stood silently to the side, quietly observing their interaction.

She knew Lu Yuan was still dissatisfied with his own strength, and now that Hong Lietian had been defeated, he surely desired to improve himself even more.

"Lu Yuan."

Gu Qingwan's voice interrupted the interaction between Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, "What are your plans for the next step?"

Lu Yuan stared at Gu Qingwan for a moment, furrowing his brow slightly.

"Before leaving the Nine Heavens Sect, I obtained a clue from my master."

"The Jade Pool outside the Nine Heavens Sect might be the hiding place of a mysterious treasure; I intend to go check it out."

Gu Qingwan nodded, "Jade Pool?"

"I've heard it's a place extremely difficult to enter; we should make thorough preparations."

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, his gaze firm, "Yes, we must increase our strength to face unknown challenges."

"Let's go find a place to cultivate now." In Tranquil Heart Valley, Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan sat together, taking out the Exquisite Stone in their hands and focusing on studying the hatching process of the Spirit Beast Egg.

Lu Yuan gently stroked the pattern on the surface of the Spirit Beast Egg with his finger, his brows slightly furrowed. (End of Chapter)