Chapter 500

Could you be the mentor who guides me? Lu Yuan exclaimed in surprise.

Translation: "Could you be my guide?" Lu Yuan exclaimed in amazement.

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Xiao Hu smiled and nodded, seeming to have expectations for Lu Yuan.

Translation: Little Tiger smiled and nodded, seeming to have expectations for Lu Yuan.

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A surge of courage and conviction welled up in Lu Yuan's heart.

Translation: A surge of courage and belief welled up in Lu Yuan's heart.

He realized he had found the key to the path of mysterious power.

Translation: He realized he had found the key to the path of mysterious power.

In an instant, he sprang to his feet, stepping on the ground of the Netherworld Valley, and began to explore deeper.

Translation: In the blink of an eye, he sprang to his feet, stepping on the ground of Netherworld Valley, and began to explore deeper.

The Netherworld Valley gradually became gloomy and terrifying, but Lu Yuan felt no fear, for he believed he could master the power of the Illusory Spirit and turn it into his own great strength. Lu Yuan stepped onto the stage of the Wind and Thunder Platform, and the gazes of the surrounding audience gathered upon him.

Translation: Inside Netherworld Valley, it gradually became grim and terrifying, but Lu Yuan felt no fear, for he believed he could master the Ethereal Spirit Power and turn it into his own great strength. Lu Yuan stepped onto the platform of the Wind Thunder Platform, and the gazes of the surrounding audience gathered upon him.

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This is the liveliest spot in the special training camp, and everyone wants to witness the true strength of Lu Yuan, who is rumored to wield soul power.

Translation: This is the liveliest place in the Te Xun Ying camp, and everyone wants to witness the true strength of Lu Yuan, who is said to have mastered Divine Soul Power.

Lei Fengyu glanced at Lu Yuan, smiled, and said, "Lu Yuan, although you've made a breakthrough in soul cultivation, as the strongest person in the special training camp, I still have confidence I can defeat you."

Translation: Lei Fengyu glanced at Lu Yuan, smiled, and said: "Lu Yuan, although you have made a breakthrough in Divine Soul cultivation, as the strongest person in the Te Xun Ying camp, I still have confidence I can defeat you."

Lu Yuan gave a light smile and did not respond.

Translation: Lu Yuan gave a light smile and did not respond.

He drew the Heavenly Gang Thunderfire Sword, which shone with a dazzling brilliance in the sunlight.

Translation: He drew the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, which shone with a dazzling light in the sunlight.

The tense atmosphere on the stage condensed, and the audience waited silently for the duel.

Translation: On the platform, a tense atmosphere condensed, and the audience waited silently for the two to duel.

Water elemental energy surged from Lu Yuan's body, forming a soft, radiant water curtain like a jade lotus blooming in the sky.

Translation: Water-element qi surged from Lu Yuan's body, forming a soft and brilliant water curtain, like a jade lotus blooming in the sky.

Lei Fengyu couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air, having thought he could easily defeat Lu Yuan.

Translation: Lei Fengyu couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air, having originally thought he could easily defeat Lu Yuan.

Yet at this moment, the strength displayed by this man far exceeded his expectations.

Translation: But at this moment, the strength displayed by this man before him completely exceeded his expectations.

The two began to clash, each collision triggering a thunderous roar.

Translation: The two began to clash, and each collision triggered a booming thunderous sound.

Lei Fengyu's blade technique was as swift as lightning, but Lu Yuan always managed to dodge in time, suffering no harm.

Translation: Lei Fengyu's blade technique was as swift as lightning, but Lu Yuan always managed to dodge in time, suffering no harm whatsoever.

The spectators on the Wind and Thunder Platform seemed deeply shaken by the strength Lu Yuan displayed.

Translation: The audience on the Wind Thunder Platform seemed to be deeply shaken by the strength Lu Yuan displayed.

They watched Lu Yuan nimbly evade Lei Fengyu's attacks while employing the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation to sever the opponent's offense.

Translation: They watched Lu Yuan nimbly dodge Lei Fengyu's attacks while simultaneously using the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation to sever the opponent's offensive.

Lu Yuan fought with full concentration, clearly feeling a continuous stream of energy flowing from the Heavenly Gang Thunderfire Sword.

Translation: Lu Yuan fought with full concentration, and he could clearly feel the energy continuously flowing from the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword.

This is the peculiar power he gained after joining the Netherworld Valley, and it is his guarantee of victory over any opponent.

Translation: This was the peculiar power he gained after joining Netherworld Valley, and it was his guarantee of being able to defeat any opponent.

Lei Fengyu gradually felt fatigued; he had thought he could easily defeat Lu Yuan, but he hadn't expected the opponent to possess such formidable defensive and offensive abilities.

Translation: Lei Fengyu gradually felt fatigued; he had originally thought he could easily defeat Lu Yuan, but he hadn't expected the opponent to possess such formidable defensive and offensive capabilities.

Finally, in one exchange, he could not withstand Lu Yuan's assault, which surged like a violent storm.

Translation: Finally, in one exchange, he could not withstand Lu Yuan's assault, which surged forth like a storm.

A blade of light, like a flash of lightning, blossomed on the stage, followed immediately by a tremendous boom.

Translation: A bolt-like sword light burst forth on the platform, immediately followed by a tremendous roar.

Lei Fengyu was flung out by the Heavenly Gang Thunderfire Sword, his body crashing outside the stage.

Translation: Lei Fengyu was sent flying by the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, his body crashing outside the platform.

At that moment, the entire Wind and Thunder Platform fell into silence.

Translation: At that moment, the entire Wind Thunder Platform fell into silence.

Everyone stared in astonishment at Lu Yuan's figure, unable to believe the strength he had displayed.

Translation: Everyone stared in astonishment at Lu Yuan's figure, unable to believe the strength he had displayed.

Kong Wang and other spectators secretly observed the battle between Lu Yuan and Lei Fengyu, their eyes flashing with awe.

Translation: Kong Wang and the other spectators covertly observed Lu Yuan and Lei Fengyu's battle, their eyes flashing with awe.

Before, they deeply admired Lei Fengyu as the strongest in the special training camp, but now, with Lu Yuan's appearance, everything has changed.

Translation: Previously, they all deeply admired Lei Fengyu as the strongest in the Te Xun Ying camp, but now, with Lu Yuan's appearance, everything has changed.

Lu Yuan stood on the victor's spot on the stage, his heart filled with joy and pride.

Translation: Lu Yuan stood in the victor's position on the platform, his heart filled with joy and pride.

He felt the terrifying power brought by the convergence of soul power and the Illusory Spirit's way. Lu Yuan stood on the special training camp's stage, the joy of victory surging in his heart.

Translation: He felt the terrifying power brought by the convergence of Divine Soul Power and the Ethereal Spirit Way. Lu Yuan stood on the Te Xun Ying platform, the joy of victory surging in his chest.

His gaze shone with pride as he looked upon the audience before him.

Translation: His gaze shone with pride as he looked upon the audience before him.

Meanwhile, facing him, Long Tianyang had already prepared for the next round of challenge.

Translation: Opposite him, Long Tianyang had already prepared for the next round of challenge.

Long Tianyang wore a black robe, his long hair flowing like a waterfall down to his waist.

Translation: Long Tianyang wore a black robe, his long hair flowing like a waterfall down to his waist.

His whole being exuded an eerie aura, as if concealing boundless power.

Translation: His whole being exuded an eerie aura, as if concealing boundless power.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but feel wary of Long Tianyang.

Translation: Seeing this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but feel wary of Long Tianyang.

The two clashed again, in an instant sword light and lightning intertwined, like a battle of fire and water.

Translation: The two clashed again, and in an instant, sword light and lightning intertwined, like a battle between fire and water.

Lu Yuan displayed unparalleled skill and reaction speed, darting across the stage; meanwhile, Long Tianyang revealed a terrifying bloodline ability.

Translation: Lu Yuan displayed unparalleled skill and reaction speed, darting across the platform; while Long Tianyang exhibited a terrifying bloodline ability.

Suddenly, a deep red light emanated from Long Tianyang's body, like flames rising from hell.

Translation: Suddenly, Long Tianyang's body emitted a deep red glow, like flames rising from hell.

His entire body was enveloped in this bloody energy, moving between sword and lightning as effortlessly as a shark in the sea.

Translation: His entire body was enveloped in this bloody energy, moving between sword and lightning with the ease of a shark entering the sea.

Lu Yuan watched this scene in shock, realizing he faced not only Long Tianyang's skill but also his hidden bloodline power.

Translation: Lu Yuan watched this scene in shock, realizing he faced not only Long Tianyang's skill but also his hidden bloodline power.

He fell into thought, wondering how he could defeat this formidable opponent.

Translation: He fell into thought, wondering how he could defeat this formidable opponent.

A glint of ferocity flashed in Long Tianyang's eyes; he resolved to defeat Lu Yuan using his bloodline ability.

Translation: A glint of ferocity flashed in Long Tianyang's eyes; he was determined to defeat Lu Yuan with his own bloodline ability.

He increased the frequency and intensity of his attacks, continually probing Lu Yuan's reactions.

Translation: He increased the frequency and intensity of his attacks, continually probing Lu Yuan's reactions.

But Lu Yuan did not retreat; instead, he gradually found a way to respond.

Translation: But Lu Yuan did not retreat; instead, he gradually found a way to respond.

Lu Yuan's mind raced, contemplating how to remain invincible in the face of Long Tianyang's bloodline ability.

Translation: Lu Yuan's mind raced, contemplating how to remain invincible in the face of Long Tianyang's bloodline ability.

Just as he was briefly perplexed, inspiration suddenly struck.

Translation: Just as he was briefly perplexed, inspiration suddenly struck.

Lu Yuan decided to use the Five Elements Escape Armor, creating on the field a formation of mutual restraint among the five elements.

Translation: Lu Yuan decided to use the Five Elements Escape Technique to create a Five Elements Mutual Restriction formation on the field.

Around his body, a gauze-like aura formed, representing the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

Translation: Around his body, a gauze-like aura arose, representing the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth respectively.

This five-element mutual-restraint formation stood in strong opposition to the bloodline power released by Long Tianyang.

Translation: This Five Elements Mutual Restriction formation formed a strong opposition to the bloodline ability released by Long Tianyang.

Lu Yuan felt a powerful energy burst from within him, and the Heavenly Gang Thunderfire Sword once again blazed with dazzling light.

Translation: Lu Yuan felt a powerful energy burst forth from within him, and the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword once again blazed with dazzling light.

Lu Yuan murmured to himself: "Five elements restraining, Heavenly Gang Thunderfire Sword, in harmony with your bloodline power—let me see what benefit or harm the Long family's bloodline truly holds."

Translation: Lu Yuan murmured to himself: "Five Elements Mutual Restriction, Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, in harmony with your bloodline ability, let me see what benefit or harm the Long family's bloodline truly holds."

As those words fell, the stage seemed to undergo a tremendous change.

Translation: As these words fell, the platform seemed to undergo a tremendous change.

The five-element mutual-restraint formation and Long Tianyang's bloodline power converged and intertwined, forming a magnificent and awe-inspiring sight.

Translation: The Five Elements Mutual Restriction formation and Long Tianyang's bloodline ability gathered and intertwined, forming a magnificent and awe-inspiring sight.

Lu Yuan and Long Tianyang faced each other, a tense atmosphere permeating the entire stage.

Translation: Lu Yuan and Long Tianyang faced each other off, a tense atmosphere permeating the entire platform.

The spectators were all captivated by these two outstanding warriors, knowing that one side would surely prevail in this battle. The fierce clash between Long Tianyang and Lu Yuan gradually pushed the atmosphere on the stage to its climax, as the audience tensely watched the exchange between these two excellent fighters.

Translation: The audience was utterly captivated by these two outstanding warriors, knowing that in this battle one side would surely prevail. The fierce battle between Long Tianyang and Lu Yuan gradually pushed the atmosphere on the platform to its climax, as the audience tensely watched the exchange between these two outstanding warriors.

By comparison, Lu Yuan appeared more composed and confident, his eyes flashing with sharp light, as if he had already found a way to deal with Long Tianyang.

Translation: By contrast, Lu Yuan appeared more composed and confident, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, as if he had already found a way to deal with Long Tianyang.

Just then, a cold and solemn voice suddenly rang out: "Everyone here is vying for the Nine-Revolution Golden Body Wheel—do you know where this treasure originates?"

Translation: Just then, a cold and solemn voice suddenly sounded: "Everyone here is vying for the Nine-turn Golden Body Wheel—do you know where this treasure originates?"

The crowd instantly furrowed their brows, curiously looking toward the direction the voice came from.

Translation: Everyone immediately frowned, curiously looking toward the direction the voice came from.

Inside the Divine Treasure Pavilion, a woman dressed in pure white stood before the crowd.

Translation: Inside the Divine Treasure Pavilion, a woman dressed in pure white stood before the crowd.

Her face is as beautiful as ice and snow, her eyes sparkle like stars.

The aura emanating from her was unfathomable, filling everyone with awe.

"Who are you? Why are you disturbing us?"

Someone couldn't help but ask.

However, the moment that woman glanced over, everyone fell silent.

The mysterious woman smiled faintly: "I am the renowned 'Snow Shadow Sword Maiden' of the Xiuzhen Jie."

Her voice carried a hint of arrogance: "The Nine-turn Golden Body Wheel originates from my ancestors, possessing tremendous power." (End of chapter)