Chapter 498: Not Everyone Is That Fortunate

In an instant, the fierce battle erupted, enveloping the entire examination site in their combat.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan coordinated seamlessly, relying on the Five Elements Escape Technique and ice-based immortal arts to display unmatched power.

They became the masters of the immortal realm, each strike making the black-armored warriors feel the shadow of death. Lu Yuan and Su Liyan's team defeated the black-armored warriors and crushed their evil forces.

Their immortal arts and weapons worked in perfect harmony, displaying unmatched power in this fierce battle.

The black-armored warriors ultimately fell to them, leaving only a gruesome corpse stained with blood.

After the battle ended, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan breathed a sigh of relief, their gazes meeting, each seeing affirmation in the other's eyes.

Meanwhile, King Qi calmly surveyed the surroundings, asking, 'Is anyone else here?'

'Besides us, no one else has entered here,' Su Liyan replied.

Lu Yuan looked around and found that aside from the black-armored warriors, there were no other cultivators present.

After all, few have succeeded in passing the examination and entering here as they have.

After the recent fierce battle with the black-armored warriors, the entire examination site had become utterly chaotic.

Trees were snapped or uprooted, and the ground still held remnants of fire and ice.

'Let's withdraw first,' Lu Yuan proposed.

'Since we've passed this examination, we should return to Heavenly Gate Fortress and await further instructions.'

Su Liyan nodded, unfurling her Ice Crystal Long Whip to clear away the lingering flames and ice on the ground one by one.

As they prepared to leave, Lu Yuan scanned the surroundings.

Thick mist permeated the barbaric mountain range, making it look even more eerie.

Yet he felt a sense of familiarity toward this place.

'We have to return to Heavenly Gate Fortress again.'

Su Liyan sighed.

'I've forgotten what it looks like there.'

Lu Yuan gazed at the sky, where starlight shone brightly and the night wind brushed their long hair.

'Me too,' he said with a smile.

They continued forward, and a magnificent sight appeared ahead.

It was a towering fortress that reached into the clouds, its outer walls protected by high ramparts.

Lights blazed and flickered without cease. Above Heavenly Gate Fortress hung the enormous characters 'Rosy Light'.

A deep, solemn feeling welled up in Lu Yuan's heart.

This place named Rosy Light Cave Heaven had long been a destination he yearned for and eagerly awaited.

Since childhood, he had heard many legends and stories about this place.

Now, they have finally succeeded in passing the examination, earning the qualification to enter Rosy Light Cave Heaven.

And this return to Heavenly Gate Fortress serves as an affirmation for them.

Lu Yuan raised his head and gazed upon Rosy Light Cave Heaven.

'The mighty pass is truly like iron; now we stride forward from the beginning.'

He whispered.

'I, Lu Yuan, and my companions will embark on a new journey.' After the battle ended, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan returned to Heavenly Gate Fortress, where Rosy Light Cave Heaven is located.

This majestic and splendid fortress exuded a grand aura, its high walls adorned with flowers and lanterns, giving a sense of harmony and celebration.

Lu Yuan looked at the scene before him, his heart filled with pride and excitement.

After they entered the fortress, the units assigned to the Te Xun Ying also returned to their ranks one after another.

Lu Yuan noticed a strange cultivator standing among them, continually scanning the crowd.

This strange cultivator wore a set of Illusory Treasure Armor, his handsome face tinged with a hint of indifference.

He silently observed Lu Yuan and the others, his eyes revealing a provocative intent.

Lu Yuan's heart stirred; he instantly realized this stranger was none other than Huan Kong Zhe—a cultivator renowned for his domineering martial prowess and skilled in using illusionary techniques.

'Lu Yuan! I heard you defeated the black-armored warriors?' Huan Kong Zhe spoke in a cold voice.

Lu Yuan resolutely stepped forward, showing no fear of Huan Kong Zhe's threat; instead, he appeared composed and confident.

'That's right, I am Lu Yuan.'

'The black-armored warriors were merely a minor challenge.'

Lu Yuan's mouth curled slightly, though his heart began to steel itself against all obstacles.

A flash of cold light passed through Huan Kong Zhe's eyes as he contemptuously scanned the equipment on Lu Yuan and Su Liyan.

'It seems you only win by relying on some immortal arts and weapons—how pitiful.'

'A true cultivator should rely on his own abilities rather than external objects,' Huan Kong Zhe sneered.

Su Liyan's anger flared; she clenched her fists, ready to strike.

But Lu Yuan reached out to stop her, signaling her to stay calm.

'Very well, since you're so arrogant, let me give you a proper lesson!'

Lu Yuan's eyes firm, he said, 'It seems we need a true duel to prove who is the real cultivator.'

Huan Kong Zhe snorted, 'You think you're qualified to fight me?'

'Don't overestimate yourself.'

'I have already passed the examination and entered Rosy Light Cave Heaven.'

'If you are a true cultivator, you should bravely accept the challenge.'

Lu Yuan spoke calmly, fearless and resolute.

At that moment, the onlookers' gazes all focused on them, the atmosphere tense yet excited.

Phantom Void One's face darkened; he did not want others to know his strength.

Lu Yuan was about to speak again when suddenly a dazzling light descended from the sky.

Everyone looked up and saw a splendid city floating in midair.

This is Radiant City—the true location of the Rosy Light Cave Heaven.

Countless splendid palaces and pavilions towered into the clouds, and the whole city exuded an air of mystery and solemnity.

Phantom Void One looked up at Radiant City, "It's actually Radiant City!"

"I've long heard of its existence; I never expected to see it with my own eyes today."

Lu Yuan also felt a strong curiosity rise in his heart.

Such a magnificent and mysterious city—what legends and powers does it hide?

He decided to personally explore the secrets of this place. The Radiant City before him was extremely magnificent, making people's hearts sway.

Lu Yuan gazed curiously at the palaces and pavilions in the city, feeling a mysterious and solemn aura.

He decided to personally explore this place full of secrets.

Suddenly, a clamor came to his ears.

Everyone looked up and saw a huge and splendid Silver Holy Hall appear in the sky, emitting dazzling light.

Only then did everyone discover that outside the walls of the Rosy Light Cave Heaven's city, there also existed a hidden and mysterious place.

This Silver Holy Hall seems even more solemn and majestic than the Rosy Light Cave Heaven.

In the hall, the Runic Master and the Thunderbolt Envoy were engaged in a fierce duel.

"The Runic Master is indeed extraordinary!" the spectators exclaimed in amazement.

The Thunderbolt Envoy unleashed powerful lightning force like a howling gale, controlling the most violent power between heaven and earth.

The Runic Master, meanwhile, manipulated strange tattoo patterns to release endless energy, intertwining with the Thunderbolt Envoy's attacks, making the scene extraordinarily intense.

Everyone was tense about the contest between the two. (End of chapter)