Chapter 529: I want to determine what the Ziyun family did in the Heavenly Thunder Contention Battle

Li Ying stepped forward, watching Lu Yuan and Su Liyan from outside the formation.

"Are you all right?" he asked anxiously.

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded, "We're not hurt."

He looked around, "This Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation is what I set up using spatial mysteries; it can lure enemies away and protect us."

"In yesterday's battle, I decided to stay behind to attract the Blood Nether Human Wolf Clan, then use the formation to escape."

Li Ying was stunned, looking at the enormous formation before him, his heart filled with admiration.

He knew Lu Yuan was not someone who acted blindly.

"You're too reckless!"

Li Ying couldn't help raising his voice, "We're a team; you can't put yourself in danger just to attract the Blood Nether Human Wolf Clan."

Lu Yuan smiled without speaking, and gently shook his head.

"Actually, this operation isn't entirely to lure away the Blood Nether Human Wolf Clan."

He looked at Li Ying, "This time I also want to verify something."

Li Ying was taken aback.

"Verify what?"

Lu Yuan slowly rose to his feet, "I want to determine the role the Ziyun family played in the Heavenly Thunder Contention Battle."

Li Ying frowned slightly, "The Ziyun family?"

He hesitated a bit, "Doesn't that mean they intend to go it alone and oppose the mercenary group?"

"No."

Lu Yuan shook his head, "Based on my speculation and observation, the Ziyun family should already have taken action."

Li Ying couldn't help but worry more, looking at Lu Yuan, "Will they change their plans because of your departure?"

Lu Yuan furrowed his brow, pondered for a moment, then said, "We can't be certain now."

"But I believe Zi Cui Ling and the others know I have a way to protect myself in a crisis."

"So perhaps they will adjust their plans according to the situation."

Li Ying's heart remained uneasy, yet he could not oppose Lu Yuan's decision.

"So what are you preparing to do now?"

Lu Yuan lifted the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, his expression resolute.

"We'll first temporarily leave here to draw the Blood Nether Human Wolf Clan's attention."

"Then we'll gradually regroup and meet up with everyone."

"Do you think they've already joined up?" Li Ying asked.

Lu Yuan nodded, "I can sense their presence."

"It's just a matter of time."

Li Ying watched Lu Yuan's resolute expression and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"All right, since you've chosen this, we'll trust you." Li Ying watched Lu Yuan standing at the center of the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation, noticing that Lu Yuan was adjusting his breath, as if resisting something.

Suddenly, a blood-red ferocious beast charged out of the depths of the Forgotten Forest, its gaze fixed on Lu Yuan.

"They've found us!"

Li Ying exclaimed.

Lu Yuan calmly gazed at the blood-red beast, a flash of cold light crossing his eyes.

"Don't worry."

"This is the ion energy fluctuation I'm controlling with the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation barrier."

He swung the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword in his hand, swiftly cutting the energy fluctuations in the air.

Li Ying stared, mouth agape, at Lu Yuan's elegant and practiced movements, a sense of admiration rising in his heart.

He realized his understanding of Lu Yuan still remained limited to the former smoke-filled battlefields.

Under Lu Yuan's guidance, the blood-red beast was lured into a specific position.

Subsequently, Su Liyan unleashed an attack with the Ice Crystal Long Whip and Cold Jade Ice Shards, binding it firmly with icy power.

Lu Yuan employed the Five Elements Escape Technique Formula, completely concealing his aura.

He explained, "The Blood Nether Human Wolf Clan tracks enemies by locking onto their aura, but by combining the nature of spatial mysteries I can neutralize and conceal my aura for a short time, so they cannot sense our presence."

Li Ying listened entranced, watching Lu Yuan and Su Liyan's seamless cooperation, his opinion of Lu Yuan beginning to change.

He suddenly realized why the Ziyun family had chosen Lu Yuan as their auxiliary force, and gained a new understanding of him. Night fell, and a thick darkness shrouded the Forgotten Forest.

Lu Yuan, Li Ying, and the other team members gathered together, continually discussing their next steps.

"Li Senior Brother, we've already confirmed the Bone Corpse Sect's hiding place."

"They reside in a cave hidden deep within the forest."

Lu Yuan looked around, his expression solemn.

Li Ying furrowed his brow, "What exactly is their purpose?"

"Why did they choose the Forgotten Forest as their base?"

Lu Yuan explained solemnly, "According to the information I've gathered, the Bone Corpse Sect is attempting to resurrect the Lord of the Dead."

"They need a vast amount of yin-yang power to achieve this goal."

"And the Forgotten Forest is a place where yin and yang converge, which perfectly suits their needs."

Su Liyan gripped the Ice Crystal Long Whip, a flash of determination in her eyes.

"We cannot sit and wait for death."

"Even if we don't know the specific details, as long as we eradicate them from this land, we can thwart their plans."

A tense atmosphere spread among everyone, each feeling the imminent showdown.

Although they still hadn't grasped the Bone Corpse Sect's exact strength, the enemy objectively displayed powerful and mysterious power.

"I have a sneak attack plan."

Lu Yuan suddenly said, "They are conducting some kind of ritual; their power will weaken then."

"We can seize the opportunity to attack."

Li Ying and the other members listened quietly to Lu Yuan's plan, hoping he would lead them to victory.

The sun had completely disappeared at the horizon, and the Forgotten Forest was filled with darkness and chill.

Accompanied by the sound of breaking branches and ragged breaths, Lu Yuan's group moved forward silently, feeling their way.

Every step required extreme caution, as the enemy could erupt into battle at any moment.

Everyone hardly made any sound, as if they had become phantoms in the darkness. In the cave deep within the Forgotten Forest, the Bone Corpse Sect's ritual was underway.

Lu Yuan, Li Ying, and the other members approached the enemy silently, hiding in the darkness, waiting only for the best opportunity.

Night fell, enveloping the entire forest in darkness.

Only faint moonlight filtered through the gaps between leaves, illuminating Lu Yuan's path.

He skillfully avoided the crackling leaves, moving like a leopard through the dense forest.

Suddenly, two Bone Corpse Sect cultivators appeared at the cave mouth.

They vigilantly scanned their surroundings, as if sensing something abnormal.

Lu Yuan immediately halted his steps and made a gesture behind him, signaling his teammates to stop moving.

Li Ying and the other members also reacted quickly, pressing tightly against the tree trunks and focusing their attention ahead.

A flash of shock crossed Li Ying's eyes; she couldn't help but marvel at Lu Yuan's displayed strength and tactical wisdom.

Just then, Lu Yuan launched an action.

He lightly dodged the Bone Corpse Sect cultivators' gaze, approaching them silently. (End of chapter)