Chapter 599

After the three hastily discussed, they decided to jointly set up a strong defensive formation to resist the Black Flame Sect's attack.

Lu Yuan displayed his profound mastery of immortal arts, using the Five Elements Escape Technique combined with Su Liyan's ice-type immortal arts to set up a complex and exquisite formation around Lei Huo Dan Ge.

Su Liyan waved her Ice Crystal Long Whip, placing a pair of Fobao called Cold Jade Ice Shards at each key node, which increased the power of the entire defensive formation.

After all preparations were complete, the three stood on the roof of Lei Huo Dan Ge to welcome the Black Flame Sect's assault.

Soon after, a large number of cultivators from the Black Flame Sect appeared before Lei Huo Dan Ge, their aura fierce.

"Who are you?"

"How dare you take what belongs to our Black Flame Sect!"

A black-robed cultivator shouted loudly.

Lu Yuan's lips curled slightly, "This Blood Sacrifice Demon Bell should never have fallen into the hands of your evil cult."

"We are merely letting justice be served."

Immediately afterward, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan simultaneously unleashed their strongest immortal arts and martial techniques.

"Five Elements Escape Technique!"

Lu Yuan shouted, and five different kinds of energy swirled around him, forming vortices that instantly filled the entire space like screws.

Su Liyan's Ice Crystal Long Whip emitted a piercing sound as she condensed streams of freezing ice mist, enveloping everything around them.

Accompanied by thunderous roars and bone-chilling icy aura, the Black Flame Sect cultivators retreated one after another.

"You are seeking your own death!"

"We will make you pay for your blood debts with blood!"

A black-robed cultivator roared, but could not withstand the defensive formation and the overwhelming strength of the two.

As the Black Flame Sect retreated, Zi Xi'er discovered an important clue they had left behind—about an impending larger-scale invasion plan.

"Lu Yuan, Su Liyan, they plan to attack Heavenly Wind City!"

Zi Xi'er exclaimed in shock.

Lu Yuan, Su Liyan, and Mo Di entered Lei Huo Dan Ge, went into the reception hall, with Mo Di following closely behind.

The three sat down together and began to discuss strategies to counter the Dark Shadow Alliance's plan.

"It seems the Dark Shadow Alliance intends to use evil cults like the Red Lotus Sect and Blood Moon Sect to oppose the Orthodox Alliance."

Lu Yuan informed Mo Di and Su Liyan of the intelligence.

A flash of determination crossed Su Liyan's eyes, "We cannot let them succeed."

"To preserve the balance of Xiuzhen Jie, we must stop them."

Mo Di nodded, "Exactly, as the Dragon Clan's crown prince, I will not stand by idly."

"I am willing to join your operation."

Lu Yuan felt surprised but also grateful that Mo Di could join them, gaining a powerful assistant, "Thank you for joining, Mo Di."

"We will jointly oppose the Dark Shadow Alliance."

"They plan to seize the Spirit Source Crystal on the Holy Light Platform."

Su Liyan's gaze remained firm, "That is a very important treasure in Xiuzhen Jie; we cannot let it fall into the hands of evil cults."

Lu Yuan looked at Mo Di and asked, "Mo Di, do you know about the Holy Light Platform?"

Mo Di nodded, "As a member of the Dragon Clan, I have some knowledge of the locations of certain treasures and the various factions."

"The Holy Light Platform is located in the central part of the Eastern Continent and is one of the most important forbidden lands in Xiuzhen Jie."

"We must go there to thwart the Dark Shadow Alliance's plan."

Su Liyan gripped her Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly.

Lu Yuan nodded, "That's right."

"The Dark Shadow Alliance's plan will not only destroy the balance of Xiuzhen Jie, but also bring endless calamity to the mortal world."

"We need to devise a detailed plan of action."

Lu Yuan said, "First, we must ensure the safety of Lei Huo Dan Ge."

"Then we must strengthen intelligence gathering to grasp the Dark Shadow Alliance's movements and distribution of forces."

Su Liyan then said, "At the same time, we cannot relax our vigilance against the Black Flame Sect and other evil cults."

"They might seize the opportunity to take advantage of the chaos."

Mo Di pondered for a moment and proposed, "I know a cultivator who has lived near the Holy Light Platform for many years; he should be very familiar with this area."

"Perhaps we could go find him for advice."

Lu Yuan nodded, "Then let's visit him to obtain some information about the Holy Light Platform from him."

"We must act as soon as possible."

Su Liyan rose, "Time is pressing; every minute and second must not be wasted."

In the distant cloud-sea immortal realm, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan saw a hidden natural cave dwelling.

This cave dwelling is hidden in a dense forest, and only the spiritual inspiration of the immortal realm can guide them to its entrance.

The two entered the cave dwelling excitedly and found it filled with mysterious heaven-and-earth spiritual energy.

The interior of the cave dwelling is vast, with the surroundings emanating a rich verdant light.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan walked along a wide road when suddenly the ground trembled, and a mass of dark clouds was activated, swiftly swirling above their heads.

"What is this?" Su Liyan exclaimed in shock.

"It should be the guardian formation of this cave dwelling that has been triggered!" Lu Yuan frowned.

The swirling dark clouds gradually dissipated, and a figure slowly descended from the air.

He wore a green robe, with a long beard hanging down to his chest.

That was a person of noble righteous spirit, handsome in appearance and full of vigor.

Qingyun Zhenren!

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan felt shocked at the sight before them; they never expected to encounter an ancient cultivator who had been asleep for a long time.

Qingyun Zhenren looked at Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, showing a hint of disappointment, but quickly turned to anticipation.

"Ah! Finally someone has come in!"

He said joyfully.

Su Liyan quickly regained her composure and asked, "Are you Qingyun Zhenren?"

Qingyun Zhenren nodded, "That's right, I am Qingyun Zhenren."

Lu Yuan stepped forward, bowed to Qingyun Zhenren, and said, "It is an honor to meet you, Qingyun Zhenren."

"We are Lu Yuan and Su Liyan from Lei Huo Dan Ge."

Qingyun Zhenren smiled in response, "I am also very happy to meet you."

"You have entered this cave dwelling and successfully triggered the protective formation, indicating that you both possess something extraordinary."

"I was once a cultivator skilled in the Heaven-Earth Vital Energy Conversion Technique, and before my slumber I prepared this ultimate art, the Vital Energy Convergence Sword, for those who would come after."

"Now is a good time to demonstrate how to use it."

After saying that, he took out a sword flashing with sword light from his storage bag and placed it in his palm.

"Watch closely."

Qingyun Zhenren gathered the surrounding heaven and earth spiritual energy, guiding it to flow onto the sword.

The scene before them gradually changed as spiritual energy continually condensed on the sword into an extremely sharp sword aura, like a piercing rainbow.

"This is the Vital Energy Convergence Sword."

Qingyun Zhenren instructed Lu Yuan to suspend his weapon in midair and gaze at the chief cultivator of Lei Huo Dan Ge.

Lu Yuan followed his guidance, and he also began to attempt to guide the convergence of the surrounding spiritual energy.

After a moment, in practice and exploration, Lu Yuan finally succeeded in condensing the spiritual energy into an extremely sharp sword aura. (End of chapter)