Chapter 535

In the Hidden Lotus Valley, everyone silently watched the direction Lu Yuan had gone.

They could not forget that sense of urgency and despair, as if shrouded by a great dark force.

"True Lord Po Tian, what should we do?"

A Black Flame Sect disciple asked with difficulty.

"We must reassess our own strength and seek a way to break through."

True Lord Po Tian said in a deep voice, "This failure has made me realize that in a world where the strong are many and conflicts never cease, we still have a long way to go."

The Black Flame Sect members fell into contemplation.

They recalled the crushing defeat and endless suppression they suffered when fighting Lu Yuan.

In comparison, they realized they were still too young and too overconfident.

"What secret does Lu Yuan possess?"

A Black Flame Sect disciple muttered softly, and the others also harbored the same doubt.

"No matter what secret he has, we can no longer be helpless; we must strive to increase our strength."

True Lord Po Tian said firmly, "Star Abyss City is our only goal; there lies the Profound Dark Soul-Sealing Talisman, which may help us save the Black Flame Sect."

Upon hearing this, a glint of determination flashed in everyone's eyes.

Although they clearly understood the gap between themselves and Lu Yuan and his companions, they had no way to turn back. Lu Yuan led the team members to Wind-Thunder Gorge, a place full of challenges and mystery.

Along the way, they witnessed magnificent scenery, with strange currents and leaping lightning constantly flashing between cliffs and precipices, giving a heart-pounding feeling.

Everyone stopped at the mouth of Wind-Thunder Gorge, gazing at the narrow and perilous road ahead.

Su Liyan gripped her Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly, a flash of resolute light in her eyes.

"We have finally arrived!"

Lu Yuan exclaimed excitedly, "This is the legendary 'Thunder Trial Ground'!"

"We must make good use of this opportunity."

An Luofeng nodded, lifting her head to gaze at the floating clouds above Wind-Thunder Gorge.

"The Thunder Trial Ground is the best place to cultivate thunder techniques; if we can pass its trial, it will greatly enhance our entire team's strength."

Zi Cui Ling frowned slightly, "How should we divide labor in the trial ground to proceed efficiently and safely?"

After a moment's thought, Lu Yuan smiled and said, "I suggest we focus on defense; we will be immersed in simultaneous lightning and currents, and only by personal experience can we better grasp the profundities of the Way of Thunder."

"I hope that through this trial we can better master the power of the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation."

"Su Liyan, your ice arts can dispel some of the currents and lightning that cling inside the body and cannot be expelled."

Lu Yuan told Su Liyan, "Remember, do not force the use of your power."

Su Liyan nodded slightly, gripping her Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly.

Cold Jade Ice Shards swirled and danced around her, lending her support.

An Luofeng chuckled lightly, "I will use spirit beasts to unleash the strongest inspirational waves, and throughout provide auxiliary healing and fire support for everyone, protecting them as much as possible."

Everyone nodded silently, confidence and resolve surging in their chests.

They understood that every moment in the Thunder Trial Ground was crucial. Entering the Dusk Forest, they felt a mysterious yet tranquil aura.

Jade-green leaves swayed gently in the breeze, the sunset's afterglow spilled onto the ground, casting a warm and harmonious scene.

Lu Yuan, Mo Di, and Su Liyan stood in an open space, surrounding a huge, perfectly round sigil—the Shadow Moon Formation.

This formation was personally set up by Lu Yuan and could be activated only with the aid of everyone's great strength.

Before them, this awe-inspiring formation radiated splendid, varied, dazzling light.

The three closed their eyes and sat quietly within the formation, each emanating a powerful and pure cultivation aura, exchanging insights and confusions at this moment.

Mo Di stroked his back, where a dragon-scale pattern faintly resembled a ridge, and pondered, "I cultivate immortal arts based on my Dragon Clan bloodline, yet I always feel my cultivation stagnates."

"I wonder if Senior Brother Lu Yuan has any good advice?"

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded, "Mo Di, your Dragon Clan bloodline is truly rare, but what you cultivate is only a part of it."

"I think we can try to merge immortal arts into your Dragon Clan bloodline; perhaps it can break through the cultivation barrier."

Mo Di's eyes flashed with anticipation: "Merge immortal arts and Dragon Clan bloodline?"

"That idea seems not easy to achieve."

Lu Yuan smiled, "Actually, it's not so; we can use the 'Water Escape' technique from the Five Elements Escape Technique."

"Create a small, climate-suitable space within your body, then use water-attribute immortal arts to increase the concentration of water elements inside you, thereby achieving the goal of merging immortal arts with your Dragon Clan bloodline."

After hearing this, Mo Di's eyes flashed with excitement: "Excellent!"

"Senior Brother, we can try this method."

Lu Yuan nodded and continued his exchange with Su Liyan.

Su Liyan said with a pleased expression, "I have gained new insights in cultivating ice arts."

"With the aid of Cold Jade Ice Shards and the Ice Crystal Long Whip, I have further increased the speed and effect of my mental concentration."

"Now I can form a strong ice-snow barrier in a short time to fend off attacks."

Lu Yuan smiled encouragingly, "Well done, Su Liyan."

"You no longer need to rely overly on the Ice Crystal Long Whip and Cold Jade Ice Shards."

"Exert your own abilities to the fullest, improving your mastery and casting speed of immortal arts."

Su Liyan nodded, feeling extremely warm, for she knew Lu Yuan had always been attentive to her cultivation.

After several months of closed-door cultivation, Lu Yuan, Mo Di, and Su Liyan all made noticeable progress.

They continually tried new methods to break their limits, and in each exchange they received each other's valuable advice and help. After Lu Yuan, Mo Di, and Su Liyan had cultivated in seclusion for several months, they finally emerged.

They decided to go to the Void City to seek the whereabouts of Xueying.

Void City lies in a dim and vague region, filled with an oppressive and uneasy atmosphere.

When the three approached near the Void City, suddenly a powerful force surged forth.

A dark vortex formed a void vortex, and before them it opened a gate to an unknown world.

Mo Di tried to probe its secrets, but encountered strong resistance.

"This is... the Void Old Immortal!" Lu Yuan whispered.

At that moment, an extremely ancient and mysterious old man stepped out of the void vortex—the Void Old Immortal.

He wore a black robe, with a shining Fobao hanging at his waist. (End of chapter)