Chapter 490: Starry Sky Elder

Gu Qingwan, Su Liyan, and King Qi all nodded, believing what Lu Yuan said.

Lu Yuan felt a double boost in morale and strength among the team members, and his heart filled with joy and satisfaction.

This team had become strong enough, ready to face any challenge. Lu Yuan and the team members stood at the summit of Dawn Peak, gazing at the magnificent and expansive mountain view before them.

Suddenly, an old man clad in a purple robe descended before them.

The appearance of the Starry Sky Elder shocked Lu Yuan and his companions greatly.

They immediately offered the highest courtesy to the Starry Sky Elder, while their hearts filled with tension and anticipation.

The Starry Sky Elder is one of the foremost experts in the immortal sect, reputed to possess the ability to perceive the secrets of the universe.

The Starry Sky Elder slowly approached Lu Yuan and his group, a mysterious smile on his face.

His gaze calmly swept over the surroundings, and he took a deep breath.

"Lu Yuan, are you ready?" the Starry Sky Elder asked.

Lu Yuan and the others all nodded, indicating their determination to have prepared for any challenge.

"I have brought important news."

The Starry Sky Elder said solemnly, "A catastrophic event will occur in the universe."

Upon hearing this news, Lu Yuan and his companions grew more tense, eager to learn more details.

The Starry Sky Elder continued, "This disaster stems from a plot by the Red Lotus Sect and its evil forces, who intend to use an ancient forbidden spell to twist and control the five elemental forces, thereby tearing apart the universe."

"If not stopped, the whole world will face immense destruction."

The team members' faces were filled with shock and trembling.

"How should we stop it?" Lu Yuan asked nervously.

The Starry Sky Elder's gaze fell on Lu Yuan: "Lu Yuan, only you have mastered the immortal art capable of balancing the five elemental forces and breaking the seal."

"Only you can oppose the Red Lotus Sect and its evil forces."

Hearing this, Lu Yuan felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders.

He took a deep breath, looked at the Starry Sky Elder, and said, "Please tell me what to do."

The Starry Sky Elder smiled mysteriously, "Hidden at the core of the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's secret stronghold is a heavenly scripture, which is the key to breaking the forbidden spell."

"You need to go there to find it and successfully seize the heavenly scripture in order to save the world." The magnificent phantom desert stretched boundlessly, the scorching sun baked the earth, and the air was filled with blazing sand dust.

Lu Yuan and his companions arrived at this mysterious place, seeking clues to the Red Lotus Old Ancestor's secret stronghold.

They moved cautiously through the desert, constantly staying vigilant.

Suddenly, a group of people dressed in Blood Moon Sect attire appeared before them.

This was an ambush sent by the Blood Moon Sect to stop their advance.

Lu Yuan gripped his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly, gathering strength to prepare for the impending battle.

Su Liyan's Ice Crystal Long Whip exhaled a chilling aura, infusing her with ice-element immortal power.

King Qi waved his golden wheel, exuding a fearless fighting spirit.

Gu Qingwan stood aside, observing calmly.

The Blood Moon Sect ambushers launched attacks one after another, powerful and vicious.

Lu Yuan and his companions deflected, dodged, and counterattacked, the scene unusually fierce.

With their combined strength they held off the Blood Moon Sect's assault, but the predicament grew increasingly dire.

Gu Qingwan suddenly felt a strong demonic aura approaching, and she immediately sensed something amiss.

She resolutely decided to abandon defense, channeling all her magical power into her Phoenix Fire Lotus Basin.

The blazing phoenix fire burned fiercely, giving them endless power.

Gu Qingwan trembled all over, smiling at Lu Yuan as she said, "Lu Yuan, you must lead everyone onward."

"Uncover the secrets of the ancient ruins……"

After saying that, she actually collapsed to the ground, her whole body twisted as it was corroded by demonic energy.

"Qingwan!" Lu Yuan rushed over to help Gu Qingwan up.

"I can no longer restore my magical power."

Gu Qingwan weakly smiled, "You must persevere……"

"I believe you can succeed."

Gu Qingwan slowly closed her eyes, her body gradually emanating a holy light.

At the moment of her sacrifice, Lu Yuan and his companions' hearts surged with endless sorrow and tragedy.

King Qi let out a furious roar, swung his golden wheel, releasing tremendous force that repelled the Blood Moon Sect ambushers.

He swore to avenge Gu Qingwan and to fulfill the mission she left behind.

Lu Yuan silently buried Gu Qingwan in the desert, his eye sockets moist.

"Sister Qingwan, I will surely not let you down," he said gloomily.

Under Gu Qingwan's dying wish, Lu Yuan and his companions regained their motivation to move forward.

They resolved to uncover the secrets of the ancient ruins and thwart the plot of the Red Lotus Sect and its evil forces.

At the same time, this was also for Gu Qingwan. Su Liyan sat alone by the lakeside of Mirror Lake Valley, a gentle breeze brushing past, the water rippling.

She silently summoned the Ice Crystal Long Whip, a chilling aura spreading around.

Inner anxiety and unease prevented her from calming down.

Su Liyan closed her eyes and began meditating.

She attempted to converse with her inner self, pondering how to enhance her combat ability.

From past battles, she deeply realized she needed to actively participate in combat while protecting others.

"I can no longer rely solely on my teammates' support," Su Liyan told herself deep inside.

"I must become stronger to face the more dangerous battles ahead."

Gazing at the white clouds drifting across the sky, she silently swore not to waste Gu Qingwan's sacrifice.

Su Liyan focused her attention on the "Cold Jade Ice Shard" in her hand, feeling the energy flowing from it.

Suddenly, an idea welled up in her mind.

She wanted to try combining the power of the "Ice Crystal Long Whip" and the "Cold Jade Ice Shard" to create a stronger skill.

Su Liyan slowly opened her eyes, and the Ice Crystal Long Whip in her hand emitted a dazzling light.

She gazed at the lake, focusing her thoughts on merging their powers together.

Amidst the spreading chill, the name "Frost-Chill Star Rain" surfaced in her mind.

Suddenly, the Ice Crystal Long Whip in Su Liyan's hand emitted a piercing phoenix cry.

A shaft of cold light descended from the heavens, enveloping the scene in pure whiteness.

Countless ice cones fell like raindrops, freezing the surrounding space.

"Frost-Chill Star Rain!" Su Liyan murmured.

"This is a skill I have newly created."

She wielded "Frost-Chill Star Rain", releasing a powerful and fierce attack.

The Blood Moon Sect followers who had been lying in ambush around them were weakened to the point of being unable to resist, turning into ice sculptures amidst the ice cones and the cold.

A surge of confidence rose in Su Liyan's heart.

"I have finally found a way to increase my strength," she told herself in her heart, "I will fight for Gu Qingwan and for our mission." (End of chapter)