Chapter 456

She swung the Ice Crystal Long Whip in her hand, a bone-chilling cold surged forward, freezing a Xueying subordinate.

As subordinates of the villainous forces, they did not surrender; they unleashed terrifying magical attacks, showing no fear.

"What do you mortals amount to!"

The battle atmosphere grew increasingly intense; the Xueying forces' subordinates, ambitious and eager, attempted to destroy the cave entrance to obtain the World Pearl.

But King Qi and Gu Qingwan steadfastly guarded this precious passage.

A flash of ferocity crossed the eyes of the Xueying forces' subordinates as they glared viciously at King Qi and Gu Qingwan.

"I didn't expect you to be this strong!"

"But we still have a trump card!"

Then, after they let out an eerie laugh, the entire cave fell into darkness.

Accompanying the spread of the evil aura, a blood moon shrouded the entire scene.

King Qi and Gu Qingwan couldn't help feeling a powerful oppressive force.

Gu Qingwan clenched her teeth tightly, emphasizing her steadfast inner belief.

"We cannot retreat! This is our last hope!"

King Qi nodded decisively, "Exactly!"

"We must protect the world and save all beings."

The two of them each unleashed immortal arts, condensing dazzling light in the darkness.

Gu Qingwan's icy-snow-like divine radiance scattered; the cold jade ice shards emitted dazzling light, adding boundless power to her. Watching King Qi swing the golden wheel to defeat the Xueying forces' subordinates, peace was restored within the cave.

However, at that moment, King Qi accidentally touched the hidden Ashen Flame power within the Silver Lotus.

A stream of black smoke continuously poured out from the Silver Lotus, enveloping King Qi entirely.

He immediately felt his body become abnormally heavy, as if a powerful and evil force was slowly corroding him.

Shock and helplessness intertwined deep within King Qi's heart.

He realized his mistake might trigger a shift in the situation, causing serious repercussions throughout the Xiuzhen Jie.

"What's going on?"

King Qi muttered to himself, "I clearly just wanted to use the golden wheel to defeat the enemy."

The Ashen Flame power silently invaded each of his cells, making him feel unbearable pain.

But at the same time, he could hear a voice echoing in his mind.

"King Qi, you touching the Ashen Flame power was no coincidence."

The voice, clear and hoarse, said, "What flows in your body is the power of destruction and devastation, a part of the legacy passed down to you by the Black Flame Sect's Sect Leader."

King Qi stared at his own hand in astonishment, as if realizing the mysterious power hidden within him.

"I am not fighting for destruction and devastation!"

"I am striving for justice and peace."

"Justice and peace?"

The voice scoffed with laughter, "That's nothing but a fantasy in people's hearts."

"Do you really think that just by relying on that golden wheel you can change the world?"

"No!"

King Qi angrily shouted, "I believe that as long as we unite, we can overcome all evil!" Being separated from the curse that King Qi suffered is a not small blow for Lu Yuan and Su Liyan.

The two of them quickly discussed and decided to temporarily cut off contact with the outside world, delving into cultivation in hopes of mastering the opposing forces of aurora and Ashen Flame within the Silver Lotus.

They arrived at the interior of the Vast Expanse Tower, a mysterious place wrapped in time and space.

Inside the tower there was not a sound, only endless pure spiritual energy permeating.

Lu Yuan drew the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, tracing a flame formation like a heaven-burning supreme pillar around the Vast Expanse Tower, separating the outside from the inside.

"We need to cultivate deeply."

Lu Yuan said to Su Liyan, "If we can master greater power, only then can we face the impending storm."

Su Liyan nodded in agreement, taking out the Ice Crystal Long Whip and a pair of cold jade ice shards.

The cold jade was icy and gorgeous, flashing dazzling light in her hand.

The two struggled within the Vast Expanse Tower for many days and nights.

Their bodies were tempered to be incredibly resilient, each cell bathed in the spiritual energy of the Vast Expanse Tower.

They cultivated through the Silver Lotus for a moment, as if battling the power of Ashen Flame.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan gradually felt the stillness of vitality amidst the world's turmoil, and their consciousness resonated with that of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable within the World Pearl.

A gorgeous, blinding light shot up from the top of the Vast Expanse Tower, illuminating the entire interior as if it were daytime.

"We are approaching," Su Liyan said carefully, "I can feel that aurora flame slowly boiling within my heart."

Lu Yuan raised his head, gazing at the light above.

He took a deep breath, full of hope, saying: "This is our opportunity to pursue power."

"No matter how astonishing the impending storm may be, we must strive to master greater power to face it." Lu Yuan collapsed to the ground, the pain of his soul breaking made him unable to bear it.

He gritted his teeth, striving to endure this intense pain, yet his heart remained unyielding and indomitable.

"I cannot fail."

Lu Yuan roared aloud, the will to live making him firmly believe he could defy heaven.

He slowly closed his eyes, sinking into the depths of his own heart.

Within the Vast Expanse Tower, vital energy filled every corner.

Lu Yuan began to feel that these ancient vital energies contained powerful life force.

He spread his arms, his robes fluttering in the wind.

Gradually, Lu Yuan began to absorb the primordial qi inside the tower, using it to nourish his damaged soul.

Inside the Vast Tower, streams of ancient and pure primordial qi surged toward Lu Yuan's body.

He could feel that power gathering within his body, flowing through every meridian and cell.

Sunlight streamed through the window onto Lu Yuan, forming a bright radiance around him as brilliant as daylight.

He exuded a strong and vibrant aura, and life force surged in his heart.

Although his soul was shattered, Lu Yuan's heart remained steadfast and silent.

He proved his resolve with every drop of sweat and every drop of blood, defying heaven.

Time seemed to stop flowing at this moment.

Lu Yuan's entire body was enveloped in primordial qi, and he felt a wild, exuberant life force surging from the depths of his heart.

Gradually, Lu Yuan's soul began to heal.

The shattered soul was replaced by new life force, and he patiently awaited his own reforging into wholeness.

After a long period of cultivation, Lu Yuan finally felt that his soul had been completely restored.

He slowly opened his eyes, and a hint of determination flashed in his gaze.

"I will defy heaven."

Lu Yuan rose to his feet and embarked on a new journey within the Vast Tower.

His heart surged with boundless confidence and resolve.

At this moment, Lu Yuan emanated a powerful life force.

The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to submit to him, outlining a dazzling radiance in this unreachable land. Lu Yuan immersed himself in cultivation within the Vast Tower, feeling the mysteries of life.

As time passed, he gained a deeper understanding of the connections between all things in the universe. (End of chapter)