Chapter 444: We must unite!

Everyone unanimously agreed with Lu Yuan's plan and began preparations.

This is a battle that concerns the fate of Xiuzhen Jie, and everyone feels both oppressed and full of anticipation.

At that moment, Hong Lietian suddenly appeared before everyone.

"Do you want to unite the four major forces to oppose the Red Lotus Sect?" Hong Lietian asked.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath and answered without hesitation: "Yes, only by uniting as one can we defeat the Red Lotus Sect."

Hong Lietian's eyes flickered.

"Alright, I understand what you mean."

"In that case, I can help you deal with the Red Lotus Sect, but there must be a corresponding price."

"Please speak." Lu Yuan replied calmly.

Hong Lietian smiled and said: "Help me seize a treasure from the Blood Moon Sect, and I will wholeheartedly assist you against the Red Lotus Sect."

"The Blood Moon Sect?" Everyone exchanged glances.

Hong Lietian nodded: "Exactly, only by weakening their strength can we better oppose the Red Lotus Sect."

Lu Yuan pondered seriously, his gaze becoming resolute.

"Alright, I agree to your request."

"However, before any action begins, we must unite the four major forces."

Everyone understood Lu Yuan's meaning; they needed to act together.

This is a battle concerning the fate of Xiuzhen Jie; they must exert all their strength to jointly oppose the Red Lotus Sect.

Thus, they decided to first contact the Northern Abyss Sword Sect, the Heavenly Sound School, and the Kunlun Sect, and discuss specific strategies and action plans.

This will be an intense and thrilling showdown in Xiuzhen Jie.

Just after leaving the abode, everyone encountered the Red Lotus Sect's trusted sect leader, Li Yiyi.

"Hey, I really caught you!" Li Yiyi exclaimed exuberantly: "Just treat you as living sacrifices to break the seal of the Red Lotus Old Ancestor!"

"Are they about to break the seal?" King Qi felt a jolt of shock inside.

"Never mind that, charge!" Lu Yuan gave the order, and he and his companions rushed forward to attack Li Yiyi.

Li Yiyi never imagined he had underestimated this group; in a fierce battle, he was beaten to the point of only being able to kneel and beg for mercy. Li Yiyi was exhausted in both body and spirit, his eyes revealing deep fear.

He had thought he could firmly uphold the power of the Red Lotus Sect with confidence, but he did not expect the encirclement by Lu Yuan, the temporary alliance's King Qi, Gu Qingwan, and Hong Lietian of the Youhun Sect to beat him to a pulp.

"Don't hit me anymore!" Li Yiyi shouted loudly.

"I can tell you everything about the Red Lotus Sect Leader's seal-breaking location."

Everyone immediately halted their attacks, looking at Li Yiyi with anticipation and wariness.

Lu Yuan walked up to Li Yiyi and stared at him with sharp eyes.

"Speak."

Lu Yuan said coldly: "Tell us the seal-breaking location; other matters are not your responsibility."

Li Yiyi was forced to hand over information regarding the Red Lotus Sect Leader's seal-breaking location.

He gave a wry smile and said: "The seal-breaking location is in the depths of the canyon within the Forbidden Mountain Range."

"There is an ancient altar there; as long as a sacrifice is performed at a specific time and according to the proper ritual, the seal will be undone."

Lu Yuan coldly nodded, understanding that this was merely the beginning.

Undoing the Red Lotus Sect's seal is not simple; the canyons of the Forbidden Mountain Range are gloomy and terrifying, filled everywhere with evil aura.

"We must reinforce the seal of the Forbidden Mountain Range." Su Liyan reminded.

"We cannot allow the Red Lotus Sect another chance to touch that terrifying power."

Gu Qingwan also looked at Li Yiyi, her eyes carrying a warning: "If you have any intention to deceive us, the consequences are unimaginable."

Li Yiyi felt a chill in his heart; he deeply understood that continuing to conceal the truth would benefit him nothing.

"I guarantee I have not concealed anything." He replied in a low voice.

Everyone tentatively believed Li Yiyi's words and discussed the next steps of the plan.

Lu Yuan decided to lead everyone to the Forbidden Mountain Range to reinforce the seal and prevent the Red Lotus Sect Leader's unbinding ceremony.

However, on the way they were ambushed by assassins sent by the Blood Moon Sect to pursue them.

These assassins skillfully employed necromancy, their power not to be underestimated. Lu Yuan stood alone in the Cinnabar Cliff Cave Abode, the silent atmosphere filling the entire space.

Dim light filtered through cracks in the stone walls, the abode suffused with a faint fragrance, giving a sense of tranquility and peace.

Lu Yuan closed his eyes, focusing entirely on sensing the changes in his own magical power.

Immortal arts circulated within his body, as if a vibrant life force were writhing.

He could clearly feel that the immortal arts had become more refined than before, and their power had increased.

This filled Lu Yuan's heart with curiosity and anticipation.

He knew this was the result of his long-term cultivation and struggle.

In the barren lands, few appear capable of mastering such profound immortal arts, and he is one of them.

Lu Yuan's brow furrowed slightly as he contemplated the impending challenge.

The Forbidden Mountain Range is a place of gloom, horror, and extreme evil; the power the Red Lotus Sect Leader can display after dispelling the seal with evil forces will be unmatched.

However, at this critical moment, Su Liyan's voice reached Lu Yuan's ears: "Lu Yuan, what are you doing?"

"We are ready to set out."

Hearing the voice, Lu Yuan opened his eyes, the blue irises flashing with sharp light.

He immediately turned and left the Cinnabar Cliff Cave Abode to join the others.

"We must act cautiously."

Lu Yuan's face solemn: "The Forbidden Mountain Range is not simple; terrifying power lurks there."

We must set up protective measures to ensure the seal is not broken.

Su Liyan nodded in agreement: "Yes, if the Red Lotus Sect leader regains freedom, it will bring great disaster to the whole continent."

King Qi gripped the Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel tightly, his expression firm: "We must firmly guard the seal; we absolutely cannot let any Red Lotus Sect disciple approach."

Gu Qingwan stood quietly to the side, she proposed: "Setting up Detection Technique around the Forbidden Mountain Range can help us promptly detect the enemy's movements."

Everyone agreed with Gu Qingwan's opinion and began discussing specific action plans.

Everyone strived for the common goal, firmly believing that unity could overcome any difficulty. In the cave dwelling, a chill pervaded; the faint light in the air and the Ice Crystal Long Whip in Lu Yuan's hand complemented each other.

Everyone gathered around, gazing at the Cold Jade Ice Chip held by Lu Yuan; its delicate rune patterns revealed a mysterious power.

Su Liyan gazed into Lu Yuan's eyes, admiration showing: "You possess the Cold Jade Ice Chip; we can finally set up the Detection Technique better."

"That's right."

Lu Yuan nodded, "Now we need to engrave these rune patterns onto the stone walls around the Forbidden Mountain Range, using these runes to sense the movements of the Red Lotus Sect disciples."

King Qi gripped the Demon-Breaking Golden Wheel tightly, his eyes firm: "We will protect you well, so you can complete the task with peace of mind." (End of chapter)