Chapter 577: Fire Cloud Valley Melee

He sensed the strong power radiating from Lu Yuan's body, and his anger flared even more.

"You junior dare to provoke our sect!"

The Burning Heaven Envoy said through gritted teeth.

Lu Yuan snorted coldly, "What is there to fear?"

"I have fought Xueying before; though we never decided a victor, he still hasn't dared to show himself to this day."

"Now I, using you as a pretext, launch a challenge to the Celestial Empire!"

"I will make you pay for the crimes committed within Fire Cloud Valley!"

These words were sharp and stirring; instantly the atmosphere within Fire Cloud Valley became tense and solemn.

The cultivators' eyes filled with awe and astonishment; they began to admire Lu Yuan's courage and strength.

A flash of cold, murderous light flickered in the Burning Heaven Envoy's eyes; he was both furious and humiliated.

Lu Yuan's words were undoubtedly a provocation against the Celestial Empire, which he could not tolerate.

"You brat, you're practically asking for death!"

The Burning Heaven Envoy roared, and astonishing spiritual power burst from his whole body.

At the same time, fierce battle sounds echoed throughout Fire Cloud Valley.

Lu Yuan and the Burning Heaven Envoy resumed their deadly combat, sparks flying and lightning intertwining.

Mo Di and Su Liyan joined the battle simultaneously, cooperating tacitly with Lu Yuan, each displaying their divine abilities.

The entire Fire Cloud Valley boiled over; surrounding cultivators were drawn to the fierce battle, watching from the sidelines in amazement. The Burning Heaven Envoy was easily blocked by Lu Yuan, momentarily unable to find an opening to attack.

Seeing this, the Burning Void Elder felt a mix of anger and disbelief; he resolutely launched an attack, preparing to defeat Lu Yuan with his utmost strength.

Blazing flames surged over the Burning Void Elder, as if he had become a Burning Heaven deity.

He fiercely swung both arms at Lu Yuan, gathering scorching heat on his fists.

"You junior, how dare you provoke our Celestial Empire!"

"I will make you know true despair!" the Burning Void Elder roared.

Lu Yuan remained calm in the crisis, mobilizing the surging spiritual power within his body; a glint of determination flashed in his eyes.

He gripped the Thunderfire Sword tightly, and countless misty lightning bolts spread from his fingertips.

The two resumed their fierce battle; the Burning Void Elder, with overwhelming might, fiercely slammed his fist shadows toward Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan confidently met each attack, his Thunderfire Sword weaving dazzling sword light that shook the surrounding space.

"Burning Void Elder, your Celestial Empire has continually invaded Fire Cloud Valley, defying the heavenly way while claiming righteousness."

"Today I will use my swordsmanship to tell you what true justice is!"

Lu Yuan's voice rang like a great bell, carrying throughout Fire Cloud Valley.

The onlookers witnessed this heart-pounding battle; as Lu Yuan clashed with the Burning Void Elder, they were astonished to find that Lu Yuan had actually slightly suppressed the elder's offensive.

The cultivators could not help but be shaken, gazing at this moving duel.

"How is that possible!"

"This junior can actually match the Burning Void Elder!" someone exclaimed.

"Lu Yuan is truly too strong!"

"His power is even more terrifying than what we have seen!" Su Liyan exclaimed excitedly.

Mo Di's brows knit tightly as a flash of inspiration passed.

"It seems Lu Yuan is not invincible; this Burning Void Elder likely still has a trump card."

She warned him alertly.

Zi Xi'er also nodded silently.

As the chieftain of the Ziyun Clan, she knew well the power and strength of the Celestial Empire; that the Burning Void Elder could bear such responsibility indeed meant he was no ordinary person.

The Burning Void Elder found it hard to accept, thinking that as an emissary of the Celestial Empire, how could he lose to this young upstart?

A boundless anger welled up in his heart, driving him to launch even more frenzied attacks.

The Burning Void Elder poured forth all his strength, forming a sea of fire around him.

Countless flames danced in the air, roaring like fire dragons.

Lu Yuan gazed coldly at everything before him, gripping the Thunderfire Sword tightly.

Lightning roamed along the sword blade, shooting out dazzling light.

"Your Celestial Empire can never destroy the will of the Flame Yang Sect!"

Lu Yuan spoke righteously and solemnly.

The Burning Void Elder's anger and sense of helplessness gradually buried in his heart; he clenched his fists, gathering all his strength once more for a counterattack.

Fire Cloud Valley erupted with a tremendous shockwave; the clash between the Burning Void Elder and Lu Yuan grew ever more fierce.

Their bodies seemed to turn into two streams of scorching fire, entwining and colliding with each other.

The energy undulations produced by fire and lightning permeated the surroundings, preventing nearby cultivators from approaching the battlefield.

The onlookers' gazes grew complex.

They saw hope and courage in Lu Yuan, and in this decisive battle they found the motivation to move forward.

Meanwhile, the Burning Void Elder felt increasingly oppressed and strained.

That this young man could fight him so fiercely and even gain a slight edge gave rise to a deep unease in his heart.

Time gradually passed, and the battle entered a white-hot stage.

The Burning Void Elder felt he could no longer continue to expend himself.

He understood that only by exhausting his last strength could he possibly turn defeat into victory.

The Burning Void Elder launched his final assault; his body suddenly swelled, and a pair of enormous flame wings sprouted from his head.

His whole body exuded a terrifying high-temperature aura.

You junior, I will tear your body into ten thousand pieces!

The Burning Void Elder roared toward the sky, his whole body lunging at Lu Yuan like a fire phoenix.

Lu Yuan remained calm and composed, his Thunderfire Sword swinging with increasing ferocity.

He calmly faced this powerful attack.

The battle again reached a white-hot intensity, resounding with sounds of heroism and resolve on this battlefield. The Burning Void Elder's anger and struggle intensified, he exerted all his strength to unleash his strongest skill, attempting to turn the tide.

A scorching flame suddenly rose around his body, blazing like the sun bursting forth, blinding to the eyes.

Behold my Scorching Sun Palm!

The Burning Void Elder shouted angrily, his palms spread, a high-temperature aura sweeping across the entire arena.

Lu Yuan's expression changed slightly, he took a deep breath.

His body contained the divine might of the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation, and in an instant he radiated dazzling light.

The arm gripping the Thunderfire Sword seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, lightning crackling around his whole body.

He swiftly activated the Five Elements Escape Technique and quickly moved behind the Burning Void Elder.

Heaven and Earth Infinite Formation!

Lu Yuan gave a low shout, the Thunderfire Sword in his hand slashing down like lightning.

Inside the Fire Cloud Valley, everything momentarily stalled, everyone captivated by that shocking sword momentum.

At this moment, Lu Yuan displayed strength exceeding everyone's expectations.

As everyone watched, the Burning Void Elder was struck in the back by the Thunderfire Sword, a primordial source true essence shattered, and he let out a painful howl.

How is this possible!

The Burning Void Elder's eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.

He had thought his own strength was enough to suppress Lu Yuan, but he never expected the opponent to possess such a powerful trump card. (End of chapter)