Chapter 518: This Person's Extraordinary Value

Su Liyan followed closely behind, the Ice Crystal Long Whip in her hand emitting a dazzling light.

She silently gazed at Lu Yuan, her face full of trust and determination.

The two moved like ghosts through the chaotic battlefield, nimbly dodging the enemy's attacks.

Flames, icy shards, and lightning flew everywhere, yet none could touch them.

Finally, they arrived near the Heavenly Gang Holy Water Pool.

The holy water pool's deep blue surface exuded an incomparably pure aura, leaving one entranced.

The surroundings were a mirage of scorching heat and bone‑chilling cold coexisting, but Lu Yuan could sense that it contained endless treasures.

However, in this holy water pool that seemed to be the focus of everyone's attention, while to other martial artists it appeared worthless, the Blood Moon Talisman lay hidden silently beneath the water's surface. Lu Yuan carefully observed the talisman's position and began to display his mastery of Void Symbol Drawing in the void.

His five fingers swayed lightly, strands of pale white light flowing from his fingertips to form intricate runes in the air.

These runes constantly shifted shape, linking together as if constructing an invisible bridge.

Numerous sect masters stared agape at Lu Yuan, having never seen such miraculous Void Symbol Drawing.

Each was deeply attracted by Lu Yuan's skill, and even many sect masters began to recognize his extraordinary value.

After all, being able to wield such profound immortal arts and solve the mystery of the Blood Moon Talisman is a rare talent.

Seeing Lu Yuan draw ever closer to success, everyone grew more anxious and eager.

Some were torn about whether they should believe Lu Yuan could solve the Blood Moon Talisman's riddle, but faced with having already paid such a price and sacrificed to finally find this holy water pool—a straw they clung to—they all showed an intense desire and hope for a quick resolution.

After several hours of effort, Lu Yuan finally completed the final rune, and the entire void began to emit a faint tremor.

At that moment, the surface of the Heavenly Gang Holy Water Pool also began to ripple.

A surge of incomparably pure energy emanated from the water, giving people a sense of a grand and mysterious power.

Numerous sect masters were shaken in heart and mind, their gazes burning as they stared at Lu Yuan.

"I never expected he would also master such profound immortal arts."

A cultivator murmured softly. He harbored an intense longing for immortal arts and mysterious power.

This young man before him gave him endless hope and aspiration.

Another cultivator gazed intently at Lu Yuan, feeling boundless admiration and envy in his heart.

Lu Yuan's attainments before him had already surpassed what he could imagine. Lu Yuan quickly focused his mind and gathered his qi, continuously operating the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation.

He relied on this powerful formation to lay down a layer of barrier, protecting Zixiao Palace's spiritual spring as if it were an impregnable fortress.

Su Liyan also joined the protection, waving her Ice Crystal Long Whip to form a ring of ice‑frost wall beside her, adding a solid layer of defense to the protective shield.

Others repeatedly tried to break through the protective shield, hoping to obtain the precious energy bursting forth from the spiritual spring.

However, no matter how hard they tried, they could not breach the barrier Lu Yuan had set up.

Seeing Lu Yuan and Su Liyan occupy the spiritual spring's resources, Qu Yan and company felt dissatisfied.

They turned their gaze to Zi Cui Ling, hoping she would step forward to resolve the issue.

Zi Cui Ling's expression was somewhat complex.

She understood Lu Yuan and Su Liyan's need for the spiritual spring, yet she could not disappoint the many masters present who anticipated its power.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, meanwhile, wholeheartedly absorbed the spiritual spring's power.

The energy contained within the spiritual spring poured continuously into their bodies, making them feel a strong and pure power surging throughout.

As time passed, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan gradually felt their strength increase.

Their meridians trembled, and their minds gradually calmed.

Qu Yan and company looked at them, feeling both envy and jealousy in their hearts.

They also wished to enjoy the nourishment of the spiritual spring's power, but reality lay before them, leaving them powerless. Lu Yuan and Su Liyan absorbed the spiritual spring's power with full concentration, time slipping by second by second.

Among the other sect martial artists present, anger and shock coexisted in their hearts; having witnessed Lu Yuan and Su Liyan's power surge, they harbored hostility toward them.

Finally, when the energy in the spiritual spring was exhausted, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan slowly rose from the spring.

They emanated a powerful and oppressive aura, causing everyone to involuntarily step back a few paces.

Zi Cui Ling gazed at Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes.

She had not imagined that these two youths could make such rapid progress in such a short time.

Qu Yan and company, meanwhile, glared angrily at Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, their faces grim.

In their hearts arose jealousy toward Lu Yuan and Su Liyan.

"You two..."

Qu Yan hurriedly spoke up, but was stopped by the other elders of the Ziyun Sect.

"Don't act rashly!"

An elder sternly reminded him.

Lu Yuan gave a slight smile, looking at the gazes of the other sect martial artists, a hint of understanding dawning in his heart.

These people had long regarded them as a thorn in their side, now merely taking the opportunity to vent.

"We came here to cultivate, with no intention of seizing the spiritual spring."

Su Liyan calmly explained, raising her Ice Crystal Long Whip as frost condensed around her into an ice wall.

Lu Yuan nodded, gazing at Qu Yan and company, his eyes calm yet resolute.

"Our need for the spiritual spring is not great."

"We only need to barely sustain our own cultivation."

"For you sects, it would be more direct to contend for resources capable of changing the entire sect's strength—that is the proper course." Lu Yuan's tone was cold.

Upon hearing this, Qu Yan and company's faces changed; they understood Lu Yuan's meaning but could not conceal their inner jealousy and anger.

Immediately afterward, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan walked side by side past the spiritual spring, displaying their astonishing power while no longer drawing the gaze of other sect martial artists. Lu Yuan and Su Liyan passed by the spiritual spring and entered the interior of Zixiao Palace.

This is an important site of the Ziyun Sect, brimming with long history and a mysterious atmosphere.

Numerous sect martial artists stared anxiously at Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, their hearts filled with indescribable emotion.

Some could not hide their inner jealousy and hatred, yet dared not show it.

Lu Yuan gazed at the crowd, his sight piercing through the silence, seeing the faint tremors at the corners of their eyes.

To him, this silent reaction was already enough to clearly show the other martial artists' resentment and disgust toward his formidable strength.

"Elders, senior brothers and sisters."

Lu Yuan said in a deep voice, "I hope everyone can give their support."

As soon as these words were spoken, the interior of Zixiao Palace fell into silence.

When facing Lu Yuan's confident and resolute attitude, everyone felt surprised. (End of chapter)