Chapter 566

The power of the Medicine Mystic Pagoda is not something we can easily deal with.

Supreme Dao Ancestor's eyes flashed, and he said solemnly: "The Medicine Mystic Pagoda wields the might of the Ninefold Heavenly Mandate; the forces behind it are extremely powerful."

We must act cautiously.

Lu Yuan nodded, understanding that this would be a battle full of difficulty.

He must quickly uncover the truth and seek justice for Bai Mengrui. In the secret chamber of Lei Huo Dan Ge, Lu Yuan received an urgent message.

He listened tensely and anxiously to the transmitted voice, quickly gripping the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword in his hand.

Zi Xi'er elder sister, you said the Jiu Zhou Contention is about to start soon? He asked.

Zi Cui Ling took out a letter and handed it to Lu Yuan, solemnly nodding and replying: "Yes, husband."

This letter is an invitation specially sent by the Jiu Zhou Alliance.

According to the news, this year's Jiu Zhou Contention will be held in the Starry Secret Realm.

It is a mysterious realm, said to be accessible only to martial artists.

Lu Yuan took the invitation, his gaze fixed on the splendid characters upon it.

The Jiu Zhou Contention...

He bit his lip quietly, "This may be my chance to increase my strength, uncover the truth, and seek justice for Bai Mengrui."

Zi Cui Ling gave Lu Yuan a deep look, smiling as she said: "Husband, do you know what the Jiu Zhou Contention means for every martial artist?"

It is not merely a contest of strength and a battle for honor; it is also the aspiration of every martial artist who seeks power.

Within the Starry Secret Realm lies a special area called the Phantom Void Grotto.

It is said that entering it allows one to confront their deepest inner demon illusion, thereby breaking through their own limits.

Participating in the Jiu Zhou Contention is not only for Bai Mengrui, but also an opportunity to further enhance your strength.

Lu Yuan nodded silently.

He deeply knew that this Jiu Zhou Contention was extraordinary for him.

Zi Cui Ling elder sister, I will strive to prepare and participate in the Jiu Zhou Contention.

I will use this opportunity to display my true strength, making those who plotted against us and harmed Bai Mengrui pay the price.

Zi Cui Ling smiled and took Lu Yuan's hand: "Good, you have the support of our Ziyun Clan."

I believe you can achieve outstanding results.

As long as we stand united and persevere to the end, we will surely find the true culprit.

Lu Yuan felt the warmth and strength of Zi Xi'er and Su Liyan.

He knew that only by uniting with his companions could he overcome the difficulties of the Jiu Zhou Contention.

Thank you for your support.

I will give my all and repay you with the best results. Lu Yuan brought Su Liyan and Mo Di to the "Azure Wave Wasteland" within the Starry Secret Realm.

Strong warriors gathered all around, the atmosphere tense and fierce.

Lu Yuan sensed the smell of gunpowder permeating the air, his heart filled with confidence and anticipation.

Before him, the Azure Wave Wasteland stretched vast; the horizon bore a series of peculiar storm vortices, between which dense pitfalls were constructed.

Lu Yuan carefully observed these traps, silently calculating in his mind.

Su Liyan lightly raised her whip, combining ice arts with the empowerment of the "Cold Jade Ice Shard," enabling her to wield greater power.

Watching Lu Yuan's focused preparation from behind, she smiled and said: "Lu Yuan, we need a clear response strategy."

Lu Yuan did not turn, silently pondering: "To deal with the trial beasts, the key is to seize their weaknesses."

According to my observation, after the storm vortices attract the trial beasts, a buffer period forms.

Mo Di stepped beside them, anxiously asking: "Then how can we defeat them within the buffer period?"

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, his eyes firm: "We need to allocate tasks and abilities properly."

I will guide the trial beasts into the trap zone; Mo Di, you will disrupt their movements to increase chaos; and Su Liyan will demonstrate our teamwork.

Su Liyan nodded: "Understood."

Only teamwork can defeat such trial beasts.

Under Lu Yuan's command, the three swiftly sprang into action.

Lu Yuan wielded the Five Elements Escape Technique, using terrain and storm vortices to guide the trial beasts into the trap area.

Mo Di, meanwhile, employed his mighty Dragon Clan power, roaming freely in the storm to disturb the beasts' sight and actions. In the depths of the Azure Wave Wasteland, Lu Yuan and company finally found the entrance to the Phantom Void Grotto.

This entrance lay hidden in a patch of withered yellow sand, appearing quite ordinary, yet to them it marked the start of their next adventure.

Lu Yuan gripped the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly, focusing his gaze on the grand teleportation array before the grotto entrance.

He could feel the intense energy undulations emanating from it, invisibly revealing an unimaginable trial.

Su Liyan stroked the Cold Jade Ice Shard, her eyes showing resolve: "Let's press on; we must pass the heart-demon illusion."

Mo Di also stood beside them: "Yes, we've come this far; we cannot give up."

The three, united in purpose, stepped into the teleportation array.

In an instant, the scenery shifted, and they arrived in a space brimming with mysterious aura.

Inside the Phantom Void Grotto, beauty was beyond description.

Splendid palaces, strange flora stood in rows.

Yet the dazzling sight was the myriad artworks and ornaments, glittering under the light.

And hidden within were countless heart-demons.

Lu Yuan's brows furrowed slightly; he knew this was a heart-demon illusion.

In this realm, they will face the erosion and trial of heart-demons.

Just as Lu Yuan was about to warn his companions, a powerful consciousness enveloped them.

Immediately, a huge mirror appeared in the Phantom Illusion Cave Heaven, each face of the mirror reflecting an isolated space.

Su Liyan gripped the long whip tightly, cold light flashing: 'Is this a heart-demon illusion realm?'

Lu Yuan nodded slightly: 'Exactly.'

'We must hold firm to our belief and fully resist the heart-demon's invasion.'

Mo Di looked around at the isolated spaces reflected all around, 'We must act separately; each person must face their own deep-seated fears and troubles.'

After everyone stood firm, they simultaneously moved in different directions.

Lu Yuan entered a space filled with thick fog and darkness.

He felt pressure and despair gradually eroding him.

'I cannot retreat!'

Lu Yuan shouted loudly, he swiftly employed the Five Elements Escape Technique, instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness.

A glint of determination flashed in his eyes.

Su Liyan was in another space, surrounded by endless flames.

She tightly gripped the Ice Crystal Long Whip, feeling the energy silently released by the cold jade ice shards.

She closed her eyes, silently chanting: 'I will not be burned to ashes!'

Mo Di faced his deepest, most hidden fear. (End of chapter)