Chapter 559

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows; such attention from a powerful force was not a good thing.

"What should I do?" he asked.

A hint of thought flashed in the Broken Void True Person's eyes; he slowly said, "When you can withdraw safely in a crisis, I will teach you a powerful evasion technique—the Phantom Void Evasion Shadow."

"Only by mastering it can you preserve your life at critical moments."

Upon hearing this news, Lu Yuan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows; he stared at the Broken Void True Person and asked, "How powerful is this evasion technique?"

The Broken Void True Person smiled and explained, "The Phantom Void Evasion Shadow is a profound technique that lets you become an intangible form, blending into the surroundings; even the strongest enemies would find it hard to detect your presence."

"This is very important for you."

Lu Yuan's heart trembled incessantly.

With such a powerful evasion technique, if he could wield it freely, there would be no doubt that it would give him greater assurance of preserving his life in a crisis.

"Thank you, Broken Void True Person!"

He bowed to the Broken Void True Person in gratitude.

The Broken Void True Person waved his hand and said, "No need for formalities; as long as you keep the secrets of this evasion technique in mind and cultivate it wholeheartedly, it will surely unleash its maximum effect."

Lu Yuan nodded solemnly, his heart filled with gratitude.

He deeply realized that the Broken Void True Person's teachings and help were priceless treasures. The Arctic Sea near the isolated island surged with mighty waves, grand and imposing.

The exploring Lu Yuan stood on the shore, gazing at the enormous waves before him, his heart filled with curiosity and awe.

As a rising expert in the Xiuzhen Jie, he had grown accustomed to being in peril, yet this mysterious underwater cavern gave him an unprecedented sense of oppression.

A faint, lingering fragrance drifted from the cave mouth, as if some ancient, mysterious entity lay sleeping here.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath and decided to enter the cavern to continue his exploration.

Upon entering the cavern, Lu Yuan was stunned by the sight before him.

Patterns formed from ancient runes on the walls flickered with a faint light, like living beings silently narrating some mystery.

Lu Yuan approached one of the rune steles and gently stroked it with his palm.

Suddenly, a white light streamed from within his body, merging with the rune stele to form a rune gate.

As the gate swung open, a fierce soul-light struck Lu Yuan's eyes.

He felt that the cavern contained some mighty, ancient power, like the sediment of time crystallized with wisdom.

Lu Yuan gazed at the sight before him—a star-guiding spirit disk lying upon a jade bed, emanating a soft glow.

He knew this was an extraordinary treasure that could help cultivators comprehend the power of the stars.

His curiosity about this mysterious cavern and its runes grew ever stronger, and Lu Yuan pressed forward in his exploration.

After rounding a corner, he saw a huge storage chamber.

The chamber was piled with precious elixirs and Fobao; from these one could imagine that those who once cultivated here must have been immensely powerful.

Lu Yuan's heart brimmed with joy and anticipation.

This cavern not only taught him how to enter the rune gate to decipher ancient texts, but also granted him many precious resources.

Just as Lu Yuan was preparing to leave, the cavern suddenly began to tremble.

A powerful aura emanated from the depths, filling Lu Yuan's heart with vigilance.

The cavern walls rumbled, and falling stones scattered everywhere.

The scene before him grew blurry, as if he were immersed in chaos. Inside the Lei Huo Dan Ge, mist swirled, filling the place with a mysterious aura.

The brazier of true fire burned, shedding a red light that added an eerie tone to the entire secret chamber.

Ancient runes and patterns were inlaid in the walls, flickering with a faint spiritual light.

Lu Yuan and Zi Xi'er stood in the center of the secret chamber; Lu Yuan anxiously fidgeted with the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword in his hand, sensing the impending danger.

Zi Xi'er's face bore a hint of worry.

"Lu Yuan, I just received news from my clan that the Ziyun Clan is in crisis."

Lu Yuan's brows furrowed slightly; at this moment, problems arose with the clan, and a sense of urgency welled up in his heart.

"What happened? Why is there a crisis?"

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's question, Zi Xi'er said in a low voice, "The sealing formation at the clan's home in Hundred Flowers Valley has run amok."

"It is said that the act was carried out by Hong Lietian, the Sect Leader of the Youhun Sect, who destroyed the sealing formation."

"Now, my father and sister are trapped inside, urgently needing rescue."

Upon hearing the Ziyun Clan's predicament, Lu Yuan's heart ignited with fervent emotion: "I will go save them!"

Zi Xi'er looked at Lu Yuan's resolute gaze and nodded slightly, saying, "I have already ascertained that Hong Lietian is at the Youhun Sect's headquarters deep within Hundred Flowers Valley, and the Ice Crystal Long Whip holds a great advantage against the Youhun Sect Sect Leader."

"You must act carefully; never be careless."

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, his gaze steadfast.

"Rest assured, I will do my utmost to protect both myself and you." Lu Yuan and Zi Xi'er arrived at the ancient palace of Heavenly Wind City; the tranquil, mysterious atmosphere made them feel solemn.

They carefully stepped on the ancient stone stairs, delving deeper inside.

As they drew nearer, the sounds of battle and shouting gradually reached their ears.

Lu Yuan's heart stirred; he decided to approach the source of the fighting to uncover the truth.

When they arrived at a vast hall, the sight before them left Lu Yuan utterly shocked.

Around them lay a chaotic battlefield where soldiers clashed fiercely with red‑clad cultists.

These red‑clad cultists were precisely followers of the Red Lotus Sect. Lu Yuan suddenly understood—this ancient palace was actually sealing the power of the Red Lotus Sect.

He watched as both sides launched into fierce combat, his thoughts flashing like lightning through his mind.

"Could it be that these Red Lotus Sect followers are the true power behind the seal?"

Zi Xi'er seemed to sense Lu Yuan's doubt; she drew near and whispered, "Lu Yuan, this ancient palace was once the site of an important spell formation of Heavenly Wind City."

"To ensure the seal's safety, the clan signed an agreement entrusting its management to the Red Lotus Sect."

However, no one expected that the Red Lotus Sect would betray the agreement and attempt to seize the powerful force within the imperial palace.

Lu Yuan listened to Zi Xi'er's explanation, feeling confused in his heart about her trusting him to take such a risky action: "Why do you trust me so much, allowing me to come here on this adventure?"

A hint of deep feeling showed in Zi Xi'er's eyes: "Lu Yuan, I know you are a responsible, intelligent, and resourceful person."

Although our marriage is just a pretense, I have believed from the beginning that we can face difficulties together.

Your abilities and wisdom always put my mind at ease.

Lu Yuan was moved for a moment by Zi Xi'er's words; he knew this was not only an acknowledgment of his personal ability, but also emotional support and reliance on him. (End of chapter)