Chapter 545: Played in the Palm of the Hand

Lu Yuan's voice was flat, showing no trace of fear, "But I will not give up rescuing Zi Xi'er."

The blue-clothed woman gave a cold smile, "Just you?"

"Heh, truly arrogant."

As her words fell, the surrounding environment twisted and changed again.

This time, a stronger aura came from afar, making people feel fear.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan stared at each other, knowing this would be their last chance to escape.

Just then, the Supreme Dao Ancestor suddenly sent a voice transmission: "Lu Yuan, be careful!"

"The blue-clothed woman has already reached the Second Path of the Emperor Realm!"

"Her strength is extraordinary!"

"My vital energy is severely wounded; I cannot help again."

The Supreme Dao Ancestor's words made Lu Yuan's heart sink.

The blue-clothed woman who has reached the Second Path of the Emperor Realm is a huge challenge for them.

But Zi Xi'er's life hangs by a thread; he has no choice but to take a risk.

"We must find an opportunity to rescue Zi Xi'er."

Lu Yuan gazed at the blue-clothed woman, his eyes showing determination: "If you give me one chance, I can save Zi Xi'er."

The blue-clothed woman looked at Lu Yuan, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes: "Alright, I'll give you one last chance."

"But don't get your hopes up too high."

She waved her hand, releasing a powerful attraction field that pulled Lu Yuan toward her.

She sneered, "Now it's your turn to show your abilities."

Lu Yuan's thought moved, and a white magic array appeared around him.

He silently chanted the incantation, using the Five Elements Escape Armor Immortal Method, his figure disappearing. The blue-clothed woman's brows furrowed slightly, sensing his disappearance, but she did not stop.

She knew this young cultivator hadn't truly vanished; he had employed the profound Five Elements Escape Armor Immortal Method.

Without hesitation, the blue-clothed woman pursued in the direction where Lu Yuan had disappeared.

Her movement technique was agile and vigorous, like a fearless feral wolf lunging at Lu Yuan.

Phantom Rock lies deep within the Verdant Dew Forest, behind a large boulder hides a huge cave.

Lu Yuan and Zi Xi'er have been struggling here, wounded.

They realized escape was no longer possible, so they decided to enter Phantom Rock to temporarily hide.

Finally, the blue-clothed woman arrived before Phantom Rock.

After walking around the area a few times, she noticed this hidden place.

Seeing the faint yellow light flickering and weak immortal energy swirling inside the cave, she let out a cold laugh.

"Do you think hiding in there will let you escape my grasp?" the blue-clothed woman said contemptuously.

Upon seeing the blue-clothed woman arrive, Lu Yuan and Zi Xi'er knelt on the ground, foreheads drenched in sweat, faces pale.

Despite being exhausted, their eyes were filled with determination and resolve.

"We have no way to retreat."

Lu Yuan spoke loudly and firmly, "I cannot abandon my mission to rescue Zi Xi'er."

Zi Xi'er tightly gripped Lu Yuan's hand, regaining a sense of safety.

She knew that by Lu Yuan's side, she would receive the utmost protection.

Finally entering the cave, everyone felt a faint demonic qi permeating the surroundings.

Although what they saw was full of temptation and illusion, they must not be deceived, only able to hold onto a brief respite and press forward. The blue-clothed woman tightly gripped her sword, preparing to engage in a fierce battle with the Lewd Lust Demon Spider.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan and Zi Xi'er stood aside watching, anxiously waiting for the two to exhaust their strength.

The Lewd Lust Demon Spider's body was huge, its black-red carapace shining with an eerie light.

Its six antennae moved flexibly, darting back and forth in the cave.

A strong poisonous vapor emanated from it, making one feel suffocated.

The blue-clothed woman resolutely swung her blade, issuing a fierce and sharp attack.

Her swordsmanship was consummate; each strike swiftly and accurately slashed at the illusion-reality boundary of the Lewd Lust Demon Spider.

However, the Lewd Lust Demon Spider nimbly evaded the attack and bit at her with its sharp poisonous fangs.

After being bitten, the blue-clothed woman instantly felt intense pain throughout her body.

She endured the pain, circulating her inner true essence to keep the injury to a minimum.

Lu Yuan watched the blue-clothed woman bravely fighting the Lewd Lust Demon Spider, his heart filled with admiration.

He knew this woman had revealed her identity to protect him and Zi Xi'er.

He could not let her sacrifice be in vain.

At the same time, he anxiously waited for the Lewd Lust Demon Spider and the blue-clothed woman to exhaust their strength.

Only when both were weakened would they have a chance to break through the predicament.

A tense atmosphere spread throughout the cave.

The Lewd Lust Demon Spider sensed the decrease of true essence in the blue-clothed woman's body and began to employ more powerful techniques.

It extended its six antennae, condensing a thick layer of poisonous vapor shield in the cave.

This shield not only blocks attacks but can also release a deadly toxic miasma.

This is the Lewd Lust Demon Spider's final trump card; it decided to wait for the right moment to defeat the enemy in one strike.

Lu Yuan sensed the situation turning dangerous and immediately shielded Zi Xi'er behind him.

He tightly gripped the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, preparing to launch a counterattack at the right moment. As the fierce battle between the blue-clothed woman and the Lewd Lust Demon Spider drew nearer, Lu Yuan heard her cry for help.

He tightly furrowed his brows, a contradictory feeling arose in his heart.

He knew that if he went to help the blue-clothed woman, not only would it expose his and Zi Xi'er's identities, but it might also provoke a more fierce attack from the Licentious Demon Spider.

However, he could not abandon his sense of duty and responsibility.

"Zi Xi'er, go back and wait for me."

"No matter what happens, do not leave this place."

Lu Yuan said to Zi Xi'er, his expression solemn.

"Lu Yuan, before you decide, please first consider your own safety."

"I believe you will surely make a wise choice."

Zi Xi'er softly said, her eyes full of support and understanding.

Lu Yuan silently nodded, a sense of determination rose in his heart.

He took a deep breath, resolutely walked toward the direction the cry for help came from.

When Lu Yuan rushed to where the blue-clothed woman was, the sight before him shocked him.

The blue-clothed woman had been tightly bound by the Licentious Demon Spider's venom, her body trembling violently.

On her pale face appeared a determined and unyielding expression.

"Do you dare come save me?"

"Do you think you can defeat it?"

The blue-clothed woman asked softly, her eyes revealing some doubt.

Lu Yuan gazed at her, heavily said: "Regardless of whether I can defeat it, I will do my utmost."

"Because I believe, saving others is my duty and mission."

The blue-clothed woman heard Lu Yuan's firm and resolute words, a flash of emotion crossed her eyes.

She knew that no matter what, she needed Lu Yuan's help to escape the predicament.

"Alright, then let's join forces." The blue-clothed woman said, reinvigorated.

In the pitch-black cave, a gloomy aura permeated, making people feel chilly.

Lu Yuan silently cultivated the Nine Turns Mystic Technique, feeling the surrounding evil qi. (End of chapter)