Chapter 504

The decision was made, Lu Yuan instantly changed his strategy.

He turned and fled toward the depths of Spirit Spring Valley, hoping to find a chance to escape this formidable foe.

Just as he was preparing to dodge to the next peak, a dazzling light appeared before his eyes.

At a glance, he saw a sheet of sparkling spring water gushing upward.

That was Profound Dark Water!

Lu Yuan felt a surge of joy and immediately decided to use this opportunity to restore his condition.

He jumped into the spring, feeling the Profound Dark Water that moistened to the bone envelop him.

Repairing the sword's damage, replenishing qi and blood, recondensing magical power……

Everything was completed in an instant.

After Lu Yuan soaked in the Profound Dark Water for several minutes, he felt his whole body brimming with vitality and strength.

He resolutely decided to rejoin the battle and advance to a higher realm. Lu Yuan returned from Spirit Spring Valley, the joy in his heart not yet fully faded.

However, when he arrived at Azure Cloud Pavilion, he was drawn to a commotion; a group of people in green robes were fiercely fighting.

Lu Yuan gripped his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly, warily scanning his surroundings.

"What's going on?" Lu Yuan couldn't help muttering to himself.

At that moment, a young man in white robes approached, saw Lu Yuan and smiled: "Are you new here?"

"I'm Ling Feng, the Deputy Sect Master of Azure Cloud Pavilion."

Lu Yuan nodded and let out a slight sigh of relief.

It seemed Ling Feng had no intention of attacking him.

"An internal conflict has broken out here."

Ling Feng explained, "Azure Cloud Pavilion is a large organization; due to interest disputes among various factions, the internal strife has continually intensified."

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows.

Although he was merely an outsider, as a cultivator and expert in immortal arts, he felt a sense of responsibility driving him to resolve the issue.

Ling Feng seemed to read Lu Yuan's doubts and smiled: "Mr. Lu, since you've come to Azure Cloud Pavilion, you're also drawn into this internal conflict."

"Perhaps you can use your superb immortal arts and keen intellect to ease some of the contradictions."

Lu Yuan nodded, knowing Ling Feng's words were not without reason.

As a cultivator, he could not shirk his responsibility.

"Then please deliver this letter to our Sect Master."

Ling Feng handed Lu Yuan a sealed envelope: "Please lend us your aid; Azure Cloud Pavilion will be eternally grateful."

Lu Yuan took the envelope, nodded solemnly, and said, "I will do my utmost."

He turned and left, swiftly weaving through the crowd.

Moments later, he arrived before a vast hall.

This is where the Sect Master's chamber is located.

The Sect Master of Azure Cloud Pavilion, Bai Xuan, sat in the chief seat; seeing Lu Yuan enter, he smiled slightly: "Mr. Lu, are you new here?"

"What matters have you so hurried?"

Lu Yuan knelt respectfully on the ground and presented the letter in his hand: "Sect Master, please examine this letter."

Bai Xuan took the letter and opened it to read.

As he read, his brows continually furrowed.

"These people are playing power games again."

Bai Xuan muttered to himself: "Mr. Lu, I know you came to resolve the internal conflict."

"The situation is not simple; it requires your wisdom and immortal arts to assist."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's heart stirred.

He knew this was a tremendous challenge, but also an opportunity to display his talents.

"Sect Master, please let me lend you a hand."

Lu Yuan spoke solemnly: "I will exert all my strength to resolve these disputes and restore peace to Azure Cloud Pavilion."

Bai Xuan nodded: "Very well, you have one month to handle this matter."

"I hope you succeed."

Lu Yuan rose from the ground, his gaze firm as he looked at Bai Xuan.

He knew this would be a bitter struggle, but he believed he could prevail. After leaving the Sect Master's chamber, Lu Yuan hurriedly departed Azure Cloud Pavilion, preparing to go to Heaven-Opening City.

He pondered the sealed envelope in his hand; although the internal strife troubled Azure Cloud Pavilion, he deeply knew it was merely the tip of the iceberg.

In the Xiuzhen Jie, various complex forces and interests abound; resolving all problems is certainly no easy task.

When Lu Yuan arrived at Heaven-Opening City, the legendary treasure long famed stirred his yearning.

It is said that this treasure can enhance a cultivator's strength and possesses some mysterious power.

For a cultivator, growth in strength means the opening of more possibilities.

Nestled at the foot of the mountain, Heaven-Opening City is grand and imposing, ancient yet mysterious.

The streets bustle with people coming and going, extraordinarily lively.

Lu Yuan casually chose a tavern and entered to rest a moment.

The tavern's lights blazed, already filled with all sorts of patrons.

Lu Yuan found a corner to sit; while enjoying his meal, he idly observed the figures around him.

Just then, a handsome, tall young man suddenly rushed into the tavern in a hurry.

He wore a black robe, his eyes sharp.

Almost everyone focused their gaze on him.

"It's Fen Yue!" someone murmured.

Fen Yue, a top-tier expert renowned across Jiu Zhou, is said to master swordsmanship and illusion arts, arrogant and overbearing, often challenging various sects with his strength.

He walked flamboyantly to the center of the inn, his gaze sweeping the hall before landing on Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan felt Fen Yue's gaze, and his heart jolted.

As an outsider to this Dao world, he knew his ability was decent, yet he could not compare with true top-tier experts.

"You are Lu Yuan!"

Fen Yue's voice was cold and harsh: "I've heard you are a genius of the Xiuzhen Jie; then show what you've got!"

The crowd below gasped.

Lu Yuan gripped the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly, feeling a surge of responsibility.

"I'm just an outsider; I don't want to become your enemy."

Lu Yuan answered firmly.

"Hmph! Is that all your courage?"

Fen Yue sneered, "I thought you were someone with guts."

Yun Po Kong rose to his feet, hurriedly trying to stop Fen Yue.

"Fen Yue, don't act recklessly!"

"This isn't your usual haunt."

Fen Yue gave a cold snort, shifting his gaze away displeased.

Lu Yuan looked at Yun Po Kong standing before him, feeling grateful.

"Thanks for your help," he said to Yun Po Kong.

Yun Po Kong smiled: "No problem; I've always dreamed of pushing the Wind Thunder Sect to its peak, hoping we can become friends."

Lu Yuan nodded: "I also wish to become a member of the Wind Thunder Sect."

The two began discussing the balance of power between the Jiu Zhou continent and the Spirit Void Palace.

Yun Po Kong said enviously: "I heard that princess received guidance from the Spirit Void Palace and made a breakthrough in her cultivation."

"I truly wish I could have such an opportunity."

Lu Yuan said with deep feeling: "I understand your feelings."

"Every cultivator yearns to break through their limits and reach a higher realm."

Just then, Fen Yue suddenly burst into the inn again.

His eyes sharp, he fixed his gaze on Lu Yuan, full of hostility. (End of chapter)