Chapter 484: Treasure Hunting Is Inevitably Fraught with Danger

Lu Yuan was excited beyond measure, his heart yearning for greater strength.

"Lu Yuan, the Sea Light Pearl should be deep inside the cave."

"Be careful, there may be danger hidden there."

Gu Qingwan warned him and pointed out how to find the treasure, saying, "You need to use the Five Elements Escape Technique to sense the presence of the Sea Light Pearl."

Lu Yuan restrained his excitement and calmed his mind.

He used the Five Elements Escape Technique, carefully observing the cave wall.

Lightning power converged and merged before his eyes, forming a unique energy field.

As Lu Yuan delved deeper, he finally sensed an unusual fluctuation of water-element energy.

Taking a close look, he indeed discovered a precious treasure—a blue‑glowing jewel—placed on a large ice crystal pedestal: the Sea Light Pearl.

Lu Yuan gently took hold of the blue‑glowing pearl; its warm, jade‑like texture made him feel pleased.

He could feel the powerful water‑element energy emanating from the Sea Light Pearl, as if it were merging with his soul.

"Senior Sister Gu, I've found the Sea Light Pearl!" Lu Yuan exclaimed excitedly.

Gu Qingwan walked over smiling, her eyes glinting with relief.

"Not bad, Lu Yuan."

"This Sea Light Pearl will be a tremendous boon for you."

As Lu Yuan gripped the Sea Light Pearl, the cavern suddenly shuddered with a violent tremor.

The sound of cracking stone rang out continuously, as if some dreadful presence were about to awaken from the depths.

"We have to get out of here now!" Gu Qingwan's face changed, and she hurriedly retreated outward.

Leaving Azure Wave Island, their next stop was Frostfire Ridge. Frostfire Ridge is a strange and mysterious place.

As the name suggests, volcanoes and glaciers coexist, forming a unique natural landscape.

The volcanic crater emits scorching red light, while the surroundings are blanketed in thick snow, as if ice and fire coexist.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan came here to seek a pair of precious treasures known as the Flame‑Cold Twin Crystals.

Legend says these treasures allow cultivators to maintain inner balance in extreme environments, which would be a tremendous boon for them.

Su Liyan focused her gaze, using ice‑based immortal arts to probe the surroundings.

She sensed the surroundings radiating intense heat and chill.

After further concentrating her spirit and breath, she obtained the exact location of the treasure.

"Lu Yuan, the Flame‑Cold Twin Crystals lie deep within the volcanic crater to the north," Su Liyan calmly told Lu Yuan.

A flash of determination crossed Lu Yuan's face.

He took a deep breath, mobilized his inner power to activate the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, and fixed his gaze on the volcanic crater.

The Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword is his weapon, emanating powerful lightning energy.

Lu Yuan, by employing the Five Elements Escape Technique, pressed the palm of his sword‑hand against the volcanic crater and began to separate the treasure.

In an instant, scorching red light formed a protective shield around the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword.

Lu Yuan felt an unimaginable heat, yet he persisted.

He carefully adjusted his inner balance to ensure he would not be corroded by the flame‑cold force.

While Lu Yuan strove to separate the treasure, Su Liyan steadfastly guarded his side.

She used ice‑based immortal arts to form an ice wall, freezing the air around Lu Yuan to protect him.

Time passed slowly; in the silence, Lu Yuan successfully extracted the Flame‑Cold Twin Crystals from the volcanic crater.

This pair of precious treasures radiated dazzling light, as if containing endless miraculous power.

"Junior Sister Su, thank you for your help."

Lu Yuan gave a slight smile and gratefully said to Su Liyan,

Su Liyan nodded calmly, a hint of pride flickering in her eyes.

"Your perseverance is admirable, Lu Yuan."

"This pair of Flame‑Cold Twin Crystals will be a vital aid on your cultivation path."

The two placed the treasures into their storage bags and decided to continue their expedition.

They knew more challenges and adventures awaited them. Lu Yuan and his companions arrived at Hidden Shadow Valley, the secret base of the Red Lotus Sect and the goal of this mission.

According to intelligence, the Red Lotus Sect had set up a secret prison here, detaining many righteous cultivators.

Lu Yuan was anxious, hoping to rescue the imprisoned swiftly to thwart the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's plan to break the seal.

He and his companions gathered and began discussing how to successfully rescue the captives.

"Hidden Shadow Valley is the Red Lotus Sect's lair; we must act cautiously."

"Senior Sister Gu, please set up a concealed formation to keep the sect's followers from noticing us," Lu Yuan said to Gu Qingwan.

Gu Qingwan nodded, she employed the treasure Phoenix Fire Lotus Basin to lay down an illusion around them.

This illusion will conceal their true forms and mask their emanations.

Thus, even Red Lotus Sect followers will be unable to detect them.

King Qi gripped the Demon‑Breaking Golden Wheel, focused his inner power, and hurled it at the cage.

The golden wheel blazed with light, its demon‑breaking power flashing like electricity across the cage.

The cage shuddered violently several times before being shattered by the wheel.

The captives regained freedom; though exhausted in body and spirit, their faces brimmed with gratitude and respect.

They expressed their thanks to Lu Yuan and the others, and eagerly asked for news about the Red Lotus Old Ancestor.

"According to what we've learned, the Red Lotus Old Ancestor has already reached the brink of breaking the seal."

He is searching for a supreme treasure called the "Blood Moon Mystic Stone"; once he obtains it, he will regain the power to threaten the world.

One of the imprisoned people hurriedly told Lu Yuan and the others.

"We must stop him, otherwise the consequences will be unthinkable," Lu Yuan said with a grave expression.

Gu Qingwan furrowed her brows.

"The time left before the Red Lotus Old Ancestor breaks the seal is running out; we must make haste." Lu Yuan and his party arrived at the Hall of Heavenly Secrets in Spirit Wind Gorge.

This magnificent building stands tall and majestic, exuding a mysterious and solemn aura.

Inside the Hall of Heavenly Secrets, Lu Yuan, Gu Qingwan, and King Qi gathered together, feeling that they might be able to glimpse fragments of the future here.

Before them lay a stone table, its surface engraved with strange runes and astrological patterns.

Lu Yuan gazed at the pattern, hoping to obtain information about the weakest period of the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's seal.

"This is the Hall of Heavenly Secrets, said to have the ability to foresee the future."

Gu Qingwan said softly, "We can try to trigger its prophetic function."

"But how do we trigger it?" King Qi asked, frowning.

"According to ancient records, we need to set up the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation using the Five Elements Escape Technique to activate the Hall of Heavenly Secrets," Lu Yuan replied.

Gu Qingwan nodded in agreement: "Exactly, in this formation we each need to represent the metal, wood, water, fire, and earth five elements, stand in the corresponding positions, and use immortal arts to activate the formation."

They took their positions as guided, Lu Yuan controlled the stellar power, mobilizing energy with the Five Elements Immortal Arts. (End of chapter)