Chapter 528: Let Me Protect You

Lu Yuan calmly reminded, "They are immune to Strange Fire."

Everyone felt immense pressure facing the ferocious Blood Hell Werewolf pack.

At the start of the tense battle, Lu Yuan tried to unleash his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword attack on the Blood Hell Werewolves, but he discovered the ferocious wolves were immune to Strange Fire.

This astonished him; Lu Yuan, who originally relied on the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword as his weapon, felt he had fallen into a more difficult battle situation.

"What should we do?"

Li Ying looked at Lu Yuan, her expression somewhat anxious.

"First, do your best to block their attacks," Lu Yuan said firmly.

"Li Ying, cooperate with Leng Ren to defend against their assault."

"Xue Er, use your Ice Crystal Long Whip to create as many attack opportunities as possible."

Li Ying nodded, her form turning into a stream of light as she rushed toward the ferocious Blood Hell Werewolf pack together with Leng Ren.

Leng Ren wielded a massive axe fiercely, coordinating with Li Ying seamlessly.

Their coordination was precise and flawless, occasionally able to block the attacks of one or two Blood Hell Werewolves.

Xue Er nimbly dodged the attacks of several Blood Hell Werewolves lunging at her, and using the Fobao Cold Jade Ice Chip in her hand, she created an area filled with chilling air.

Within that chilling area, the Blood Hell Werewolves' movements became sluggish, giving Lu Yuan a glimmer of hope. He quickly thought, facing the formidable strength of the Blood Hell Werewolf pack, they needed to find a breakthrough.

A thought flashed in his mind; he suddenly recalled a special formation the Dao Ancestor had told him about—the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation.

"Li Ying, give me some time."

Lu Yuan said calmly. He began drawing talismans on the ground and quickly constructing a massive formation.

The Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation within the Five Elements Escape Technique began to gradually emerge.

Li Ying and the others saw Lu Yuan doing this and were momentarily bewildered.

However, seeing the Blood Hell Werewolf pack relentlessly closing in, Li Ying affirmed her choice to trust Lu Yuan.

"Everyone, retreat quickly!"

Li Ying made up her mind, calling on the other members to retreat.

Everyone followed the command and retreated one after another.

Li Ying felt some guilt and worry; she knew that if Lu Yuan failed to seize the opportunity, they would also have no way to retreat.

Just as the Blood Hell Werewolves were about to lunge at everyone, the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation had already been fully formed.

Lu Yuan lifted the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, his face showing a determined expression.

"You all go! I'll block them!"

Lu Yuan's voice was filled with fearlessness and resolve.

Li Ying hesitated for a moment, but she knew there was no other choice now.

She grabbed the Cold Jade Ice Chip and turned to leave.

Leng Ren, Xue Er, and the other members also retreated one after another.

At that moment, the Blood Hell Werewolves had already lunged in front of Lu Yuan.

They let out ferocious roars, charging at Lu Yuan with a menacing aura.

"Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword!"

Lu Yuan shouted angrily, his thunder‑fire sword flashing like lightning as he thrust it at the first Blood Hell Werewolf.

However, he immediately found that the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword was utterly ineffective against the Blood Hell Werewolves.

The beast's head slammed heavily into his chest, violently throwing him backward.

Lying on the ground, Lu Yuan struggled to rise, his face full of bitterness and slight sorrow.

He knew he could not withstand these vicious enemies.

"Li Ying…… you…… hurry and go!"

Lu Yuan panted, gathering his last strength into his words.

Li Ying bit her lip tightly, feeling Lu Yuan's determination.

He had chosen to sacrifice himself to protect them, which made Li Ying's heart clench with guilt and worry.

"Lu Yuan!"

Li Ying's voice choked, "Take care of yourself!"

"We won't forget you!"

As Li Ying and the other members swiftly departed, Lu Yuan silently watched the Blood Hell Werewolves approach him.

He understood he was about to face a life‑and‑death struggle, feeling no fear, only concern for his companions and steadfastness to his mission. Li Ying hurriedly led the remaining members back to the Mercenary Corps headquarters.

They felt worry and guilt about leaving Lu Yuan behind.

Recalling the earlier scene, everyone couldn't help but reassess the value of cooperating with Lu Yuan.

In the Mercenary Corps meeting room, Li Ying and the other members gathered together.

The room was filled with a thick tense atmosphere, every face written with worry and unease.

"How could we just leave Lu Yuan alone there?"

A member couldn't help but say, "He charged into battle for us, while we merely fled."

Li Ying slightly furrowed her brows, he understood everyone's feelings.

Although Lu Yuan was stronger than them, facing that pack of Blood Hell Werewolves was not without danger.

He deeply knew that if anyone were injured or even killed, he would be unable to face it.

"I understand how you all feel now."

Li Ying's voice filled with guilt, "But we must also trust Lu Yuan; this should just be an accident."

At that moment, a higher‑powered member interjected, "I recall that Lu Yuan had previously set up the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation in battle."

We wanted to escape quickly at the time, so we didn't notice his ability.

I'm afraid his purpose in staying today was to use this formation to escape danger.

Everyone was startled, and they all lifted their heads to stare at Li Ying.

"You mean Li Yuan deliberately stayed behind to attract the Blood Underworld Werewolf pack?" Li Ying asked doubtfully.

The team member nodded: "That's right, the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation is no trivial matter; only Li Yuan can set it up and control it."

He must have escaped successfully by relying on this formation.

Mercenary Corps members exchanged glances, and they all showed admiration and recognition for Li Yuan.

After a moment of thought, Li Ying sighed and said: "Li Yuan not only has formidable combat strength, but also possesses such profound immortal arts."

We didn't misjudge him; he is a vital part of our Mercenary Corps' strength.

What should we do next?

A team member asked, "Should we go back to find Li Yuan?"

Li Ying shook her head: "The situation is unknown; let's wait for now."

He slowly stood up, his gaze firm: "Li Yuan can set up the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation; he must have a way to protect himself."

All we need to do is wait.

Everyone nodded again, they all believed in Li Yuan's ability. Li Ying, anxious and restless, paced back and forth in the room, he could not calm down.

The day after the Blood Underworld Werewolf clan had just left, the Mercenary Corps members involuntarily returned to the Training Ground, hoping to find a trace of memory.

The Heavenly Gang Mountain Range had lost that bloody scar; only the shattered branches and the lingering battle aura remained in the air.

Li Yuan, meanwhile, sat calmly on the mountaintop, with the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation he had set up beside him.

This is a massive formation composed of the Five Elements Escape Technique, covered in dense runes.

Only Li Yuan can master and use such a formation; Su Liyan also stands guard beside him. (End of chapter)