Chapter 555

This magnificent world left Immortal No Trace feeling shocked and awed.

He unfurled the Void-Stepping Cloud Boots, his figure swiftly weaving through the myriad stars.

During his continuous flight, he thought of the perilous situation Lu Yuan and his companions currently faced.

To help Lu Yuan gather greater strength and protect their safe return, Immortal No Trace tightly gripped the Void-Stepping Cloud Boots with both hands. Immortal No Trace's figure gradually faded among the stars, leaving Tian Ting, he began his journey to the mortal realm.

Meanwhile, in the Azure Pine Sword Institute where Lu Yuan and his companions were, Zi Xi'er was guiding Lu Yuan in his cultivation.

Zi Xi'er wore a pure white robe, she held the Ice Crystal Long Whip, and snow and ice swirled around her.

Her brows furrowed slightly as she focused her spirit on observing Lu Yuan's Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword.

Lu Yuan's gaze was focused and earnest, sweat dripped from his forehead, he continuously circulated his immortal method, trying to perfectly merge it with Jiànshù.

But he always felt he was just a little bit short.

"Lu Yuan, you should slightly increase the speed of casting your immortal method, and maintain a high degree of focus in your attention and intent."

"Only then can your Jiànshù unleash greater power."

Zi Xi'er's tone was calm yet firm, "Keep striving."

Lu Yuan nodded, responding gratefully in his heart: "Yes! I will do my best."

He readjusted his breathing and breath, and accelerated the speed of casting his immortal method.

At the same time, he focused his spirit, silently reciting the cultivation precepts in his heart.

For a moment, brilliant thunder-fire light shimmered on the blade.

A glint of satisfaction flashed in Zi Xi'er's eyes; the Ice Crystal Long Whip in her hand released an even more piercing cold light, "Excellent, Lu Yuan!"

"Going on like this, your Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword will become ever stronger."

Lu Yuan wore a smile, knowing he was not far from truly mastering the power of the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword.

He looked toward Zi Xi'er, "Zi Xi'er, I thank you for your continual guidance."

Zi Xi'er gently shook her head, "This is what I ought to do."

"Protect Elder Sister Zi Cui Ling and the entire Ziyun Clan."

The mutually converging energy of both sides gradually formed a splendid, star-like radiant domain, enveloping the two of them.

Starlight flowed around them, forming beautiful and mysterious patterns. Hong Lietian, clad in black robes, continually probed the limits of necromancy in the depths of the Youhun Abyss.

His eyes flickered with a fervent light, as if a powerful and evil force surged within his body.

"Necromancy, indeed infinitely wondrous."

Hong Lietian's heart brimmed with longing; he eagerly hoped to master more knowledge and power.

Su Liyan gazed at Hong Lietian's focused and resolute eyes, she understood that this Sect Leader of the Youhun Sect pursued necromancy with an intense fervor.

She silently activated ice-attribute immortal method, cold air permeated the surroundings.

The valley's interior was filled with a chill and deathly stillness; trees withered and fell, emitting mournful sounds in the wind.

Su Liyan stood beside Hong Lietian, she wielded the Ice Crystal Long Whip back and forth, sealing off the area of the runaway Soul Shadow Warriors.

"Su Liyan, remember that what you must do now is to seal off this area, do not let them spread further."

Hong Lietian's voice was cold and imposing, "We cannot let anything affect others."

Su Liyan nodded, she gripped the Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly; as an ice-blue light streaked across the air, a massive ice wall materialized out of thin air around the uncontrolled area, firmly sealing it.

"This should temporarily stabilize the situation."

Su Liyan confidently reported to Hong Lietian.

Hong Lietian drew a deep breath, his gaze turning to Su Liyan, "Excellent, you did very well."

"Now we need to discuss how we should respond next."

"We must find clues to master the Blood Moon Sect's secrets and stop them from continuing to create demons."

A flicker of worry crossed Hong Lietian's eyes, "Xueying is their leader; he must be eliminated."

Su Liyan gritted her teeth, she understood that the task before her was arduous and perilous.

But she did not retreat, "No matter how difficult, we cannot give up."

"I will give my all to help you destroy the Blood Moon Sect."

Hong Lietian smiled and nodded, "With you here, I believe we will succeed."

He turned and walked forward, "Now, let's begin searching for clues." Lu Yuan closed his eyes and sat silently in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, his body upright, his countenance tranquil.

He comprehended the "Starry River Nine Revolutions" immortal method imparted by Zi Xi'er, attempting to fully integrate it into his own dantian.

His mind and spirit gradually merged with the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword in his hand, the sword intent in his heart grew ever deeper.

A mighty power surged through his entire body, as if the Milky Way flowed from within.

Lu Yuan clearly realized in his heart that he had already grasped the essence of the immortal method.

Just then, suddenly, he sensed a strong aura approaching Heavenly Wind City.

This aura carried a hint of the unique chill and evil of the Glacier Tide Sect, seemingly a mysterious force from the Northern Ice Sea.

He had also heard from fragmented reports that the Glacier Tide Sect and the Blood Moon Sect were closely related.

Now it appears these two evil cult forces are joining forces in action.

"Zi Xi'er is leading others to verify the true objective of the Blood Moon Sect, right?"

Lu Yuan silently told himself in his heart, a flash of resolute light flickered in his eyes.

He left the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, extended his hand in a summoning gesture, and the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword instantly transformed into a bolt of lightning, hovering before him.

Lu Yuan activated the Five Elements Escape Armor Immortal Method beneath his feet, his form turned into a flash of lightning, racing straight toward Heavenly Wind City.

The streets of Heavenly Wind City bustled with people coming and going, lively and crowded.

Upon entering the city, Lu Yuan immediately sensed an anomaly; the city's yin energy permeated the air, making people feel extremely oppressed.

He furrowed his brows tightly, his mind and spirit probing into the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation.

The Detection Technique he personally set up outside the city can sense any disturbance inside the city.

But at this moment, however, there seems to be no change.

Lu Yuan halted his steps, pondering what exactly had happened.

Just then, the sky suddenly grew dark. Dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed.

"What's going on?" Lu Yuan frowned, watching the sudden change in the heavens. Su Liyan and Mo Di were cultivating in the Flowing Cloud Mountain Range; they were in a picturesque valley.

Sunlight filtered through the dense leaves onto the ground; a gentle breeze brushed their faces, giving a feeling of tranquility and harmony.

Su Liyan held the Ice Crystal Long Whip, standing proudly; a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

Mo Di beside her gazed at her firmly; he unfurled his scaly dragon wings, emanating a powerful pressure.

Relying on Su Liyan's ice-based immortal arts and Mo Di's formidable strength as a Dragon Clan prince, they defended in this valley against the ferocious beast attacks emerging from the depths of the Flowing Cloud Mountain Range.

The ferocious beasts roared as they charged at Su Liyan, but were turned into ice sculptures by her Ice Crystal Long Whip. (End of chapter)