Chapter 557

Facing the tumultuous public denunciation, they were at a loss.

In their despair, Lu Yuan suddenly appeared beside them.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of this."

Lu Yuan lightly patted Zi Xi'er and Zi Cui Ling on the shoulders, expressing his firm resolve.

"Lu Yuan!"

Su Liyan also arrived at the Ziyun Clan, and with a cold gaze swept over the surrounding crowd, "If they dare to frame us, they must pay the price!"

A flame surged in Lu Yuan's heart; he fearlessly faced the attackers and shouted, "Those spreading false rumors, what are you after?"

"Is it just because we cultivated immortal arts?"

"Does cultivating immortal arts mean we are evil?"

"I assure you, the Ziyun Clan has committed no wrongdoing."

Lu Yuan decided to leave Heavenly Wind City to lay low temporarily and continue his cultivation abroad.

After bidding farewell to Zi Xi'er, Su Liyan, and Mo Di, he shouldered his pack and set out on an unknown journey.

The clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, leaving a clear, bright moon.

Under the cold moonlight, Lu Yuan walked alone into the distance.

He knew that in this tumultuous, unstable world, he would face more enemies and trials.

Lu Yuan resolved not to cultivate immortal arts for himself anymore; he would fight for justice.

He sought to find the mysterious forces that had framed the Ziyun Clan and uncover the truth behind them. Su Liyan and Mo Di had come all the way to the Frozen Ice Valley, where they decided to set up a temporary base to continue tracking and opposing those mysterious forces spreading false rumors.

The Frozen Ice Valley's terrain is treacherous, surrounded by towering peaks that pierce the clouds.

Su Liyan stopped on a flat, open spot, looked around, and nodded in satisfaction.

"This place is perfect for us."

She said to Mo Di, "The terrain is complex, easy to defend but hard to attack, exactly what we need."

Mo Di smiled at her, feeling a close connection, and said, "I agree with your choice."

"We can establish a stronghold here."

The two began arranging and improving the base's defense system.

Su Liyan integrated her wood-spirit ability into the defense system.

Emerald-green glowing radish-wood pillars rose from the ground, taking root amid the rich natural aura.

These radish-wood pillars formed a massive shield covering the entire area, emitting a weak but steady defensive force from within.

"This defense system should be able to block most attacks."

Su Liyan looked satisfied at her handiwork.

Mo Di focused on extracting resources around the Lei Huo Dan Ge.

Imbued with thunder and lightning power, he easily unearthed a large quantity of precious ores and rare herbs.

These resources would be stored in the warehouse to supply their cultivation and battle needs. Lu Yuan entered a cave, and the sight before him was horrifying.

Several wanderers were surrounded by beasts, holding their swords to resist the beast tide's onslaught, but they were clearly exhausted.

Lu Yuan unhesitatingly cast a powerful fire-type immortal art, and the raging flames devoured the surrounding beasts without a trace.

The scorching heat lingered, and he had already reached the side of an injured wanderer.

"Are you alright?"

Lu Yuan asked with concern of this severely injured wanderer.

A faint golden light appeared in his hand, healing the wound and easing his pain.

"Thank you!"

The wanderer breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the empty surroundings, "We've been surrounded by these beasts for several days."

Lu Yuan smiled, "No need for thanks."

"I came to rescue you."

He looked around, "It seems someone deliberately arranged these beasts to trap you."

Several other wanderers also rose to their feet, expressing gratitude to the stranger Lu Yuan who had saved them.

One of the wanderers said with a hint of dejection, "We used to be free wanderers, but a cult faction attacked our camp."

"Brothers, we were forced to flee here."

A boundless compassion welled up in Lu Yuan's heart; he understood the wanderers' former glory and indescribable sense of loss.

He hoped to help them regain their freedom.

"Do you need shelter?" Lu Yuan asked.

"If you wish, we can provide you shelter until you rebuild your own holy land."

Lu Yuan's gaze was firm.

The wanderers looked at Lu Yuan, their eyes flickering with complex emotions.

"Are you truly willing to help us?"

Lu Yuan nodded affirmatively and said, "I understand your current predicament and feeling of helplessness."

"I have also experienced a similar situation and received help at a critical moment."

"I am willing to provide you aid and help you find a new home and a way out."

The wanderers saw Lu Yuan's outstretched hand and likewise firmly reached out to grasp his hand.

Gratitude overflowed; they knew they had met someone truly reliable. The scene before them gradually brightened, and Lu Yuan found himself in the most secret chamber of the Lei Huo Dan Ge.

His heart filled with anticipation and tension, for at this moment the Supreme Dao Ancestor was about to tell him about the "Heavenly Gang Divine Pattern" and the issue of internal energy.

Special magical devices surrounded the secret chamber, ensuring no one could eavesdrop on their conversation.

Lu Yuan saw the Supreme Dao Ancestor smilingly gazing at himself, seemingly aware of his inner hesitation and unease.

"Lu Yuan, you have already displayed extraordinary talent and potential."

The Supreme Dao Ancestor slowly spoke, "However, there exists a potential danger within you."

Lu Yuan's heart tightened, he stared fixedly at the Supreme Dao Ancestor, "Are you referring to the Heavenly Gang Divine Mark?"

The Supreme Dao Ancestor nodded, "Exactly."

"The Heavenly Gang Divine Mark is a very special and powerful energy."

"However, if you cannot fully control it and combine it with the energy already within you, it will trigger a series of problems."

Lu Yuan took a breath, rubbed his palms together eagerly and asked, "Then how should we solve this problem?"

The Supreme Dao Ancestor smiled lightly, his eyes revealing deep thought, "The Ziyun Clan has a group of elders who have been tempered by the ages, and they have accumulated immense power."

"If you can use their power to suppress the Big Dipper Star Sword, you will be able to achieve further breakthrough."

A glint of anticipation flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes, "Supreme Dao Ancestor, please tell me how to do it."

The Supreme Dao Ancestor said with a warning, "But you must be aware that if the experts of the Northern Abyss Sea's Cold Tide Sect approach you, you will face a great threat."

"You need to quickly resolve the problem of combining the Heavenly Gang Divine Mark with your internal energy."

Lu Yuan nodded, saying confidently, "I understand."

"I will do my utmost to solve this problem and put the Big Dipper Star Sword into my pocket." (End of chapter)