Chapter 523: You're nothing but a fart!

Zhou Yuan could not understand Lu Yuan's thoughts at this moment; the person before him was completely different from the Lu Yuan he knew before.

He felt disappointment and despair welling up in his heart.

In the central area of the Strange Fire Scorching Wasteland Formation, disciples of the Nine Great Sects fell one after another, being split in two by the Thunderfire Sword.

They wailed and trembled, too weak before the grim reaper to even flee. Lu Yuan's cold, ruthless action seemed to stir the air of Thunder Valley, making the flames in the formation burn more fiercely, like hellish infernos.

The disciples of the Nine Great Sects felt the grim reaper's breath closing in; they had no chance left to escape.

Zhou Yuan stood frozen on the spot, witnessing this scene, and couldn't help but let out a mournful howl.

"Lu Yuan! How can you be so heartless?"

"Don't you have any conscience left?" His heart was filled with heartbreak and disappointment.

Lu Yuan heard Zhou Yuan's near‑despairing voice, but paid no heed.

He had long decided to pay any price to protect the Ziyun Clan and those he loved.

This central area of Thunder Valley became a place for him to vent hatred and exact revenge.

As the flames grew fiercer, even the last few surviving disciples of the Nine Great Sects could not help but tremble.

Fear spread across every face, and even their deepest arrogance vanished at this moment.

The former confidence and assurance were gone, replaced only by despair and helplessness.

They once ruled the Heavenly Might Sect with trembling fear, never imagining they would end up in such a state today.

Now, life and death hang by a thread.

Lu Yuan stood beside the Thunderfire Sword, his gaze cold and resolute.

For those who had harmed the Ziyun Clan and his beloved ones, he had already left no room for mercy.

Zhou Yuan lowered his head, tears rolling down.

He realized that with Lu Yuan's current attitude, changing the situation was utterly impossible.

In this cruel, merciless world, only strength can protect oneself and those one loves.

In the formation, the disciples of the Nine Great Sects fell one by one, unable to rise, being split in two by Lu Yuan.

Amid those mournful wails, hope had already been shattered.

Zhou Yuan realized the situation had reached a critical point, and everyone was inevitably drawn into the mire of their innermost selves, where fear, despair, and hatred were imprisoned.

He found himself also shrouded in this malicious atmosphere, his thoughts falling into chaos. Lu Yuan gazed at the Nine Great Sect disciples before him, who had no power left to resist; his face showed no joy, only coldness and resolve.

He knew clearly that only by utterly exterminating the enemies threatening the Ziyun Clan and his loved ones could they truly be at peace.

Su Liyan walked up to Lu Yuan's side and furrowed her brow.

She understood that Lu Yuan's decision now was to protect them, but she also worried it might provoke greater turmoil.

She gently patted Lu Yuan's shoulder, saying, "Lu Yuan, are you sure this is the right thing to do?"

"Can we seek other ways to solve the problem?"

Lu Yuan turned his head, looked at Su Liyan's worried eyes, and smiled, "Miss Su Liyan, rest assured."

"I have already broken through the Unsurpassed Heavenly Tribulation Realm, gaining greater strength in my cultivation."

"What I must do is sweep away in one strike the enemies that threaten the Ziyun Clan."

As he spoke, his gaze was firm and confident.

Su Liyan felt the aura of confidence and determination from Lu Yuan, and she softly sighed, "Well, since you've made your decision, I will support you with all my strength."

"But please be sure to act with caution."

As they spoke, the atmosphere deep in Thunder Valley grew tense yet filled with anticipation.

The surrounding intense flames illuminated the Thunderfire Sword wielded by Lu Yuan, exuding an oppressive might.

Upon Lu Yuan, everyone couldn't help but see hope.

They knew that only by relying on Lu Yuan's immeasurable strength and the profound immortal arts he possessed could they retrieve this situation on the verge of losing control.

"We must hurry to the headquarters of the Nine Great Sects!"

Lu Yuan raised his voice to convey the order to Su Liyan.

"That is where our true enemies lie."

Having said that, an immensely powerful energy emanated from within him.

Su Liyan followed Lu Yuan as he turned and left the central area of Thunder Valley.

She watched Lu Yuan's receding back disappear into Thunder Valley, ripples stirring in her heart.

She worried for Lu Yuan, yet also held a faint hope that he could save the Ziyun Clan.

Before she knew it, the atmosphere deep in Thunder Valley became extremely tense.

The mighty power and determination Lu Yuan displayed made everyone present feel a solemn reverence.

At this moment, it seemed even the sky of Thunder Valley changed color, as if showing reverence to Lu Yuan.

Even the wind ceased its howling, as if frozen in waiting. The Ziyun Clan's ordeal spread throughout the Immortal Realm, shocking the leaders of all major sects.

They gathered on the outskirts of Thunder Valley to discuss how to respond to this sudden situation.

Everyone's expression was grave and silent.

One of the sect leaders, Elder Luo Fengyun of the White Cloud Sect, furrowed his brow, his eyes revealing helplessness and anger.

The Ziyun Clan had shared generations of friendship with them, yet now, in this critical moment, they were betrayed and sidelined by their opponents.

He felt unable to move, powerless to change the situation.

Elder Xie Jianxin of the Azure Blue Sect clenched his fists, his gaze burning as he stared ahead.

"This is simply inconceivable!"

Xie Jianxin pounded the table, speaking angrily.

"The Ziyun Clan has always been our ally; in the Immortal Realm it can be called a pillar of the righteous path."

"Now they are in a desperate situation; how should we respond?"

Other sect leaders also expressed their outrage and shock at the Ziyun Clan's plight.

The sudden change in circumstances left them unprepared, and for a time they fell into confusion and helplessness. The Ziyun Clan's predicament spread throughout Xian Jie, shocking the leaders of all major sects.

They gathered outside Leiting Valley to discuss how to respond to this sudden situation.

Everyone's expression was solemn and silent.

One of the sect leaders, Elder Luo Fengyun of the Baiyun Sect, furrowed his brows, his eyes revealing helplessness and anger.

The Ziyun Clan had generations of friendship with them, yet at this critical moment they were betrayed and sidelined by their opponents.

He felt unable to move, powerless to change the situation.

Elder Xie Jianxin of the Qinglan Sect clenched his fists, his gaze burning as he stared ahead.

"This is simply unthinkable!"

Xie Jianxin pounded the table, speaking angrily.

"The Ziyun Clan has always been our ally; in Xian Jie it can be called a pillar of the righteous path."

"Now they are in a desperate situation; how should we respond?"

Other sect leaders also expressed their outrage and shock at the Ziyun Clan's plight.

The sudden change in circumstances left them unprepared, and for a time they fell into confusion and helplessness. (End of chapter)