Chapter 542

Cultivators all felt the threat of the impending battle, secretly on guard in their hearts.

And just then, Lu Yuan suddenly felt a familiar energy fluctuation.

He raised his eyebrows slightly and turned his gaze to Hong Lietian seated there.

Hong Lietian is the Sect Leader of the Youhun Sect, skilled in Necromancy, and an extremely dangerous opponent.

In the recent standoff, Lu Yuan noticed that Hong Lietian was actually holding a mysterious bone fragment—the eighth bone fragment!

This is the key item he has been searching for.

Lu Yuan hesitated in his heart.

He did not want to cooperate with Hong Lietian, yet he also craved obtaining that bone fragment.

If he could obtain the eighth bone fragment, he could further enhance his strength and advance to a higher level on the path of cultivation.

"Damn it!" Lu Yuan cursed under his breath.

He knew well that cooperating with Hong Lietian might entail a huge cost, but faced with this great crisis, he felt torn.

At the same time, a clear voice rang out: "Lu Yuan, why are you so hesitant?"

Lu Yuan looked up and saw An Luofeng sitting beside him.

She had traveled with Lu Yuan for some time, and they had built a deep friendship.

"Senior Sister Luofeng."

Lu Yuan gave a slight smile, "You're right."

"Since the opportunity is right before us, why would I lightly let it go?"

"Exactly."

An Luofeng nodded, "Rather than risking it alone to pursue power, it's better to borrow others' strength."

"As long as we cooperate properly, we can both benefit."

Hearing An Luofeng's words, Lu Yuan's heart gradually eased.

He knew now was not the time for strife, but for forming alliances to achieve victory. As the gathering ended, Lu Yuan felt a sharp gaze locked onto him.

He immediately became alert, a chill rising in his heart, quite worried that Black Flame Sect's envoy Wu Xutian was secretly tailing him.

Wu Xutian is an envoy of the Black Flame Sect, possessing superb martial skill and strength.

He often appears in various places in his personal capacity, demonstrating the Black Flame Sect's formidable presence by challenging strong opponents.

At this moment he was looking at Lu Yuan with a mocking gaze, his eyes sharp as a blade.

"Lu Yuan, you've got guts to oppose our Black Flame Sect."

"Since you crave power so much, why not make friends with me?" Wu Xutian said with a cold smile.

Lu Yuan sighed inwardly, realizing this encounter with Wu Xutian was no coincidence.

Probably the Black Flame Sect has learned of his search for the eighth bone fragment and sent Wu Xutian to eliminate him.

"It seems I am indeed targeted by you."

Lu Yuan replied with a cold smile, "If that's the case, I'll make friends with you and see how strong your Black Flame Sect really is."

Wu Xutian heard Lu Yuan's answer and a hint of mockery appeared on his face.

"Kid, you're quite interesting."

"Then come on; I'll let you witness the true strength of the Black Flame Sect."

The two decided to choose an abandoned street and clash in a deserted place.

Everyone dispersed, leaving only An Luofeng, Su Liyan, and others waiting in place.

When Lu Yuan and Wu Xutian stood in the middle of the street, the atmosphere grew tense.

Zi Cui Ling watched this scene with some worry, knowing Wu Xutian was an extremely formidable opponent, while Lu Yuan, though strong, was no match for him.

"Lu Yuan, be careful."

An Luofeng gazed deeply at Lu Yuan, her expression full of worry.

"Don't worry, I'll handle it carefully." Lu Yuan smiled slightly. Lu Yuan and Wu Xutian chose an abandoned street on the outskirts of Biquan City as their battlefield.

Moonlight spilled onto the street, illuminating their intersecting silhouettes; the atmosphere was tense and fierce.

Thunderfire sword qi and pitch-black demonic flames intertwined, forming a terrifying energy vortex.

Lu Yuan, relying on his superb command and application of profound immortal arts, flexibly dodged Wu Xutian's fierce assaults and countered with powerful attacks.

"Do you think having those immortal arts lets you beat me?"

Wu Xutian sneered, "You're too naïve!"

"The Black Flame Sect is one of the two greatest powers in the Xiuzhen Jie."

Lu Yuan snorted coldly, "I'll see just how strong you really are."

They engaged in a fierce and brutal battle, each clash triggering a powerful collision of auras.

Lu Yuan traversed the battlefield, his thunderfire sword dance seeming to turn into a beam of light, each strike brimming with power.

Wu Xutian did not yield; his Shenqi was agile, each attack swift and precise.

The Black Flame Sect's strength was in no way inferior to Lu Yuan's; their battle was both a contest of strength and a clash of wits.

"Lu Yuan, I think you'd better surrender."

Wu Xutian said coldly, "Otherwise you'll pay a heavy price!"

Lu Yuan gave a faint smile, "It seems you haven't yet witnessed my true strength."

He suddenly accelerated his attack speed, his thunderfire sword dance becoming even more ferocious.

Wu Xutian dodged the attacks with unstoppable momentum, but Lu Yuan had already timed his move.

"Now!" Lu Yuan suddenly shouted, and array runes surged into the air.

Seeing Wu Xutian about to collide with the runes, he stumbled and fell into the array.

"This is!"

Wu Xutian looked in astonishment at the pervasive Five Elements Qi filling the surroundings, "This is the Five Elements Escape Technique!"

"You actually mastered this supreme immortal art!"

Lu Yuan gave a cold smile, "You think I only know the Thunderfire Sword?"

"Let me tell you, I possess even more powerful means."

As his words fell, the Five Elements Qi flowed within the formation, forming a Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation that surrounded Wu Xutian.

No matter how Wu Xutian resisted, he could not break free from the formation's bonds.

In the end, Lu Yuan defeated Wu Xutian using his wisdom and strength.

He coldly watched Wu Xutian kneel on the ground and said mercilessly, "Even the envoy of the Black Flame Sect is nothing more than this."

Wu Xutian's body trembled as he clenched his teeth, saying nothing.

His heart filled with anger and fear; this was his first taste of defeat. Lu Yuan returned alone to the Lingxiao Pavilion Inn and closed the door.

He came to the window, and relying on the faint light of the bright blue lamp shining in, he began to cultivate the Soul Golden Silk.

He closed his eyes, his mind as still as water.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, sinking his mind into his body.

As his thoughts were transmitted, the Dragon Pearl hidden deep within his body began to tremble slightly, as if sensing Lu Yuan's determination.

"The bloodline of the Thunder Ancestral Dragon... could it be that I am finally going to hatch successfully?"

A surge of excitement and anticipation rose in Lu Yuan's heart.

Although hatching the bloodline consumes a great deal of energy and time, Lu Yuan is unwilling to delay any further.

He hopes to break through to the Life-Slaying Realm and display greater strength.

In the quiet of the night's cultivation, the whole room was filled with a rich and mysterious aura. (End of chapter)