Chapter 560: Contending for the Soul Stele Inscriptions

Battle sounds shook their ears, Lu Yuan reassembled his thoughts. Lu Yuan constantly schemed in his heart, he observed the chaos on the battlefield, wanting to find a breakthrough.

And Zi Xi'er before him seemed to know the secrets of this palace; perhaps she could give him some inspiration.

He looked at Zi Xi'er and said firmly: "Zi Xi'er, we must find the key to the seal, otherwise this palace could become the foundation for the Red Lotus Sect and other evil cults to expand."

Zi Xi'er smiled slightly and nodded.

"You're right, Lu Yuan."

"In this ancient palace there is something called 'Soul Stele Inscriptions', said to be the key to maintaining the seal."

"Those families are all trying to seize these inscriptions to gain great power."

Lu Yuan frowned slightly, "Soul Stele Inscriptions?"

"It sounds like something with mysterious power."

"We must first obtain a part of it and keep it in our own hands."

Zi Xi'er nodded, "Yes, only by studying and mastering the inscriptions can we better understand the secrets of this ancient palace and the seal."

The two acted in tacit understanding, splitting up; Lu Yuan nimbly moved through the battlefield, using his immortal arts and Detection Technique to observe the distribution of the inscriptions.

He quickly found a piece of inscription discarded in a corner, flashing with a dark blue light.

Lu Yuan suddenly felt an impulse surge in his heart; he raised his hand and stroked the inscription filled with mysterious power.

After a moment, he felt an energy surge into his body, as if both unusually familiar and strange.

Just then, Lu Yuan saw a star suspended in midair.

That star emitted a dazzling light, as beautiful as the elusive phantom star of ancient legend.

Zi Xi'er also discovered that star.

"Lu Yuan, that is the 'Phantom Star Cone'."

Her voice carried surprise.

"Phantom Star Cone?"

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly, "Do you know anything about it?"

Zi Xi'er nodded, "The Phantom Star Cone is a mysterious weapon, having countless connections with the Soul Stele Inscriptions."

"Legend says it is the key to wielding unknown power."

A glint flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes, "If so, then I will keep this Phantom Star Cone with me."

"It might help us uncover the truth behind the seal of Heavenly Wind City."

He carefully placed the Phantom Star Cone into his bosom and looked toward Zi Xi'er.

"Zi Xi'er, we still need more inscriptions to further grasp the secrets of the seal; please help me obtain as many as possible." Lu Yuan witnessed the fierce contest between Zi Xi'er and the Void Phantom Beast, anxiety and worry intertwining in his heart.

He believed he must intervene to settle this, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

He gripped the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly and stepped forward resolutely.

The Void Phantom Beast sensed Lu Yuan's approach and immediately turned to face him.

Its massive body trembled in the palace, the surroundings beginning to shake.

Zi Xi'er used the Ice Crystal Long Whip to unleash her strongest ice-element immortal art, attacking the Void Phantom Beast overwhelmingly, yet she could not withstand its pressure.

"Lu Yuan! Be careful!" Zi Xi'er shouted.

Lu Yuan nodded calmly, he looked ahead, focusing his spirit and gathering his breath.

Suddenly, the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword emitted a dazzling lightning light, a scorching energy gathering at the sword tip.

He raised and swung the sword, drawing an arc trajectory in the air.

"Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation!"

Lu Yuan gave a low shout, mastering this profound immortal art.

He instantly turned into a blade, carrying destructive power as he charged at the Void Phantom Beast.

"Foolish mortal!"

The Void Phantom Beast roared, emitting a sharp sound.

It waved its great power, trying to repel Lu Yuan, but Lu Yuan nimbly dodged the attack and simultaneously dealt a fatal blow to the Void Phantom Beast.

Zi Xi'er seized the opportunity to unleash a sharper ice-element immortal art attack, perfectly coordinating with Lu Yuan.

The two wove offense and defense together, forming an impregnable barrier.

"Don't you break the seal!"

The Void Phantom Beast warned, "Destroying the seal will bring disaster to the entire Xiuzhen Jie!"

Lu Yuan heard the Void Phantom Beast's warning, his heart shaken.

They had come only to contend for the Soul Stele Inscriptions, not considering the consequences the seal would bring.

He stopped his attack and signaled Zi Xi'er to cease.

Zi Xi'er also sensed Lu Yuan's doubts, she stopped her attack and stared fixedly at the Void Phantom Beast. Lu Yuan stopped his attack, his form hovering in midair, gazing at the gradually weakening Void Phantom Beast.

His thoughts surged, he realized the battle was not over; he must find a way to keep the seal stable.

Zi Xi'er also realized Lu Yuan's doubts, she walked to his side and whispered: "Lu Yuan, we cannot break the seal, but we also cannot let it escape again."

Lu Yuan nodded, took a deep breath, and said to the Void Phantom Beast: "You are not a true Void Phantom Beast; who is the force behind you?"

"Why do you want to break the seal?"

The Void Phantom Beast smiled and replied: "You're really a curious little treasure."

"The force behind me naturally won't tell you."

"As for why I want to break the seal……"

"It is because I want to plunge the Xiuzhen Jie into chaos and destruction!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Xi'er and Lu Yuan simultaneously tensed their bodies.

They clearly felt the malice and threat of the forces behind the Void Phantom Beast.

"If you want to destroy Xiuzhen Jie, first get past our level then speak!"

Lu Yuan said through gritted teeth.

The Void Phantom Beast couldn't help but let out a mocking laugh: "Foolish humans, you are merely ants that hastily entered Xiuzhen Jie."

"Can you stop me?"

Although their words were sharp, Lu Yuan and Zi Xi'er's eyes flashed with determination.

They vaguely felt the responsibility and mission they carried.

"We must find a way to keep the seal stable."

Lu Yuan pondered silently.

Suddenly a flash of inspiration struck his mind, and he suddenly thought of a method.

He raised the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword in his hand again and thrust it at the Void Phantom Beast.

"Five Elements Escape Technique!"

Lu Yuan gave a soft shout, and the immortal technique was unleashed.

At the same time, Zi Xi'er also unleashed an ice-based immortal technique.

The Five Elements Escape Technique and the ice-based immortal technique intertwined, forming a huge formation. The aftershocks of the battle gradually dissipated, and a thick smell of gunpowder permeated the ancient palace of Heavenly Wind City.

Lu Yuan, who had been hovering in midair, landed and fixed his gaze on the position of the Void Phantom Beast.

The phantom gradually faded and finally disappeared completely.

A breeze blew past, and Zi Xi'er also slowly descended from the air.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with exhaustion and pain.

Lu Yuan took a few steps forward and grabbed Zi Xi'er's hand. (End of chapter)