Chapter 442

If the Golden Rainbow Sect truly can help us find Lu Yuan's whereabouts and relieve our predicament, perhaps temporarily cooperating with them would not be a bad option.

Su Liyan quietly listened to the two people's argument.

She knew the Golden Rainbow Sect's conditions were indeed absurd, but she also understood this was the only hope of finding Lu Yuan.

She then resolutely decided: "We will first listen to the Golden Rainbow Sect's conditions; if they truly can help us solve the problem, then we will make a concrete decision."

King Qi nodded with a solemn expression, while Gu Qingwan expressed understanding of Su Liyan's decision.

The three set off together, their target being the location of the Golden Rainbow Sect.

Not long after, they arrived at a hidden small town nestled in the mountains.

True Lord Golden Rainbow was waiting for them there.

He wore a splendid golden robe, with a faint smile on his face.

"Miss Su Liyan, Your Highness King Qi, Miss Gu, I was once your enemy."

"Now I am willing to help you." True Lord Golden Rainbow gazed intensely at the three.

"But I have a condition."

He shifted his tone: "I need you to obtain the precious gem 'Heavenly Spirit Crystal' from the Xiuzhen Jie."

Su Liyan felt somewhat surprised.

It is said that the Heavenly Spirit Crystal exists only in mysterious and dangerous forbidden grounds of the Xiuzhen Jie, and is rarely seen even once in a thousand years.

The Golden Rainbow Sect actually used such a gem to threaten them.

Gu Qingwan frowned and asked: "What is the Heavenly Spirit Crystal? How could we possibly find it?"

True Lord Golden Rainbow's smile became more evident, as if he had already anticipated their reaction.

"Don't worry, I will give you clues and help to find the Heavenly Spirit Crystal; as long as you successfully find it and hand it over to me, I will fulfill my promise."

Su Liyan gazed at True Lord Golden Rainbow, realizing this might be her only chance to find Lu Yuan.

She said without hesitation: "Alright, I accept your condition."

King Qi and Gu Qingwan exchanged a glance, showing hesitation.

But in the end they also agreed to Su Liyan's decision.

Thus, in the dim yellow afternoon sunlight of that hidden small town, Su Liyan and her companions reached a temporary alliance with the Golden Rainbow Sect. After leaving the Golden Rainbow Sect, Su Liyan's heart filled with anticipation and tension.

She knew that finding the Heavenly Spirit Crystal and handing it over to the Golden Rainbow Sect would not be easy, but deep inside she was filled with determination and courage.

A few days later, Su Liyan came to a secluded cultivation site.

This place was told to her by Lu Yuan before they parted; he said it was one of the most suitable places for cultivation in the Xiuzhen Jie.

Although she was in an unfamiliar environment, Su Liyan showed no fear, focusing as she sat down to begin practicing the Cold Jade Ice Shard technique.

She closed her eyes and quietly sensed her surroundings.

The temperature plummeted, waves of icy chill enveloping her.

The bitter cold wind formed a small icy mist vortex around Su Liyan.

She gradually mastered the ice-element immortal power within her body, forming a beam of biting icy light in her hand.

At this moment, during her practice of the Cold Jade Ice Shard technique, Su Liyan could feel every cell in her viscera trembling, as if her entire body were surrounded by ice and snow.

She knew that only through continual practice and training could she enhance her strength and better face the impending difficulties.

Time passed bit by bit, and Su Liyan resolutely persisted in her cultivation.

Her brows furrowed slightly, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.

But she did not stop, knowing such cultivation was necessary.

The cold grew increasingly intense, forming layers of circular ice walls around Su Liyan.

These ice walls, like giant dragons, coiled around her body, adding a layer of protection.

Su Liyan felt her strength increase, her heart boiling with joy and satisfaction. Elsewhere, outside a cave dwelling, two people stood facing each other.

One of them was True Lord Po Tian.

He looked sternly at the distant figure in a black robe, whose features were blurred—Xueying.

"You say you obtained the 'Karmic Fire Cauldron' that can unseal the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's seal?"

True Lord Po Tian asked in a low voice: "This is the treasure we have been seeking."

Xueying gave a contemptuous smile: "That's right."

"I have already obtained the Karmic Fire Cauldron."

"This treasure can break the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's seal, allowing him to reappear in the world."

"You should know its value."

A glint of interest flashed in True Lord Po Tian's eyes: "Do you intend to use the Karmic Fire Cauldron to control the Red Lotus Old Ancestor?"

Xueying nodded: "That's right."

"As long as I obtain the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's power, I can become the ruler of the Xiuzhen Jie."

True Lord Po Tian fell silent for a moment, then calmly said: "If so, why don't we cooperate?"

"I also have some knowledge of the Karmic Fire Cauldron and can provide you with key information."

Xueying was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "It seems you are not an insignificant role."

"Alright, we can discuss cooperation." Even after her cultivation ended, Su Liyan could not suppress the anxiety in her heart; she urgently hoped to find Lu Yuan and ensure his safety.

At that moment, a disciple of the Golden Rainbow Sect hurried over and handed Su Liyan a crystal-clear Heavenly Spirit Crystal.

Su Liyan received the Heavenly Spirit Crystal, and instantly a powerful surge of power welled up in her heart.

She eagerly wanted to know the state of this Heavenly Spirit Crystal. "This is…" she asked.

The disciple of the Golden Rainbow Sect showed a proud smile: "This is the immortal arts secret manual prepared for you by the Supreme Dao Ancestor."

"Inside are recorded profound ice-element immortal arts; I believe they will be of great help to you."

Su Liyan's eyes flashed with joy; she eagerly opened the Immortal Arts Secret Manual, impatient to learn the spells within.

At the same time, everyone inside the cave dwelling fell into silence.

They realized the situation was becoming increasingly dangerous.

Lu Yuan being targeted by the Red Lotus Sect was a serious warning for them.

King Qi frowned and said, "The Red Lotus Sect has always been our enemy; they worship the Red Lotus Old Ancestor and have long coveted the power on Lu Yuan."

"Now it seems they have already begun to act."

Gu Qingwan calmly said, "We need to find Lu Yuan and ensure his safety."

"The profound immortal arts he commands are crucial to us."

True Lord Po Tian pondered for a moment, then said, "We can use my Detection Technique to locate the exact spot where Lu Yuan is concealed by a spell formation nearby."

"Then we will decide how to proceed next."

Everyone nodded in agreement, while also feeling worried about Lu Yuan's safety.

They well knew that the Red Lotus Sect and the Blood Moon Sect would stop at nothing to help the Red Lotus Old Ancestor break free of the seal.

Su Liyan immersed herself in the Immortal Arts Secret Manual, learning the spells within.

She was full of anticipation, hoping to quickly increase her strength and, together with everyone, protect Lu Yuan well. (End of chapter)