Chapter 604

Alright, we can start sensing the surrounding environment.

Lu Yuan activated his spiritual sense, trying to catch any faint abnormal fluctuations.

Time passed second by second, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan attentively observed the surroundings within the barrier.

Suddenly, Lu Yuan felt a faint but clear fluctuation.

"Something!" Lu Yuan exclaimed excitedly.

Su Liyan also spoke with eyebrows flying with joy: "We're close, quickly tell me the direction."

Lu Yuan pointed to a direction deep in the mountain range and said: "That way!"

"There should be a hidden ancient cave dwelling."

The two quickly traversed the forest and arrived at the target location.

The cave dwelling was concealed by ancient trees, hidden in the rock wall at the mountain's base.

Lu Yuan pushed open the cave dwelling's gate, and the two entered.

Inside the cave dwelling was spacious yet dim, with glittering glass lamps hanging on the walls, illuminating the whole space brightly and mysteriously.

They discovered that the cave dwelling was filled with books and artifacts.

Lu Yuan stepped inside and found a huge, ancient tome on the wall.

He carefully brushed away the dust and opened the pages.

"These are records of forbidden power." Lu Yuan said.

Su Liyan leaned over curiously, reading the text on the pages while exclaiming: "It's truly unbelievable! The secrets of these forbidden powers are actually sealed here."

Lu Yuan carefully read the content recorded in the ancient book, investigating the mystery of breaking the seal.

As time passed, they delved deeper into studying the mysteries of forbidden power.

After arduous and tense work, they finally gained some results.

Lu Yuan suddenly closed that ancient tome, his gaze firm as he looked at Su Liyan.

"I know what to do now."

He said, "If we act according to this plan, we might be able to break the seal."

Su Liyan gave a slight smile, encouragingly patting Lu Yuan's shoulder: "I believe you can succeed."

The two decided to activate the Five Elements Escape Armor Art again, return to the Lei Huo Dan Ge, and tell their assistants the clues and solution they found in the cave dwelling.

On the return journey, Lu Yuan felt full of joy and anticipation.

He believed that, with Su Liyan's help, they could successfully solve the seal's mystery and restore balance to the Xiuzhen Jie.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan walked through the cave dwelling's corridor, continuing deeper inside.

They arrived at the center of a body of water named the Yinling Pool, feeling a strong spiritual aura.

"This is the Yinling Pool; it should be the place where the forbidden power is hidden." Lu Yuan said.

Su Liyan gazed at the rippling light and shadow on the water, warning cautiously: "Be careful, there may be danger here."

Just as they were on guard, suddenly a black shadow flashed out, turning into a strong demonic aura.

A humanoid monster appeared beside the Yinling Pool.

Xueying revealed an evil smile: "As it turns out, you really found where the forbidden power is."

Lu Yuan gripped the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly, preparing to battle Xueying: "Do you want to take these secrets? Dream on!"

"I will annihilate you without mercy!"

Xueying emitted a low, hoarse voice.

Su Liyan stared into the deep Yinling Pool, speaking in a calm and firm tone: "We will never let you succeed."

The battle began, the demonic aura avatar engaging Lu Yuan and Su Liyan in fierce combat.

Xueying's avatar was mysterious and unfathomable, possessing great strength.

The demonic aura waves released by Xueying caused the surrounding space to become distorted and unstable.

Lu Yuan stepped back and quickly executed the Heavenly Gang Beidou Formation of the Five Elements Escape Armor Art.

He and Su Liyan coordinated their steps tightly, unleashing the full power of the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword.

The two gathered the power of the Five Elements, shining brilliantly within the formation.

"Thunderfire dance!"

Lu Yuan let out a sharp cry, and the Thunderfire Sword Light burst forth.

"Ice Seal Chain!"

Su Liyan swung the Ice Crystal Long Whip, and cold air permeated the surroundings.

Thunderbolts flew everywhere, ice cones poured down.

After being hit, Xueying's avatar let out a miserable scream and was forced back several steps.

Xueying furrowed brows: "You two little sprites are surprisingly troublesome."

Lu Yuan curled the corner of his mouth with a hint of a smile: "We won't be frightened by you."

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, his mind twisting and turning, a flash of inspiration.

"Heavenly Gang Thunder Lightning Formation!"

Lu Yuan suddenly rushed forward, his Thunderfire Sword waving wildly.

His figure darted within the formation, lightning flying all around, turning into boundless power.

Xueying felt astonished at Lu Yuan's strength: "This kid is actually so strong!"

Suddenly, the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword emitted a blinding light.

In an instant, thunder and fire intertwined to form a huge sword-soul phantom, pointing directly at Xueying.

The powerful impact left Xueying unable to resist, being flung outward, flipping several times in midair before barely stabilizing.

"Enough!" Xueying hissed, "You've won."

After he cast a resentful and unwilling glance at Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, he turned into a black mist and vanished into the Ghost Pool.

Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, "We didn't win easily."

Su Liyan gripped the Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly, trembling slightly as she said, "We have successfully protected the ancient text."

On the other side, Zi Xi'er, dressed in an elegant long gown, sat in the courtyard of Azure Fall Palace, playing a game of chess with a Red Lotus Sect disciple.

The flowers and plants in the courtyard were in full bloom; a gentle breeze brushed her long hair, making her look like a fairy in the sunlight.

The Red Lotus Sect disciple wore red robes, his eyes gloomy and cunning.

He gazed at Zi Xi'er from afar, a hint of mockery appearing at the corner of his mouth: "Do you think you can easily obtain insider information from me? You know nothing about the Red Lotus Sect."

Zi Xi'er smiled as she stroked the chess piece in her hand, a hint of confidence in her eyes: "Perhaps I truly don't know the inner workings of the Red Lotus Sect, but I have a way to obtain information."

"Hmph, you must be that eccentric Daoist Lu Yuan's woman, right?"

"With just your strength as a woman, you seem unable to threaten us."

The Red Lotus Sect disciple sneered.

Zi Xi'er's eyes flickered, "Perhaps I alone am not enough to deal with you, but I have formed an alliance with Lu Yuan."

"He possesses boundless wisdom and great strength; together we face the Red Lotus Sect, and you will soon witness his terror."

The Red Lotus Sect disciple curled his lip in disdain, "Lu Yuan?"

"Just by him, a petty figure, he could oppose our Red Lotus Sect?"

"Don't underestimate yourself."

Zi Xi'er let out a soft sigh, the chess piece in her hand seeming to dance at her fingertips: "Don't underestimate him."

"Lu Yuan wields the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword and the peerless divine ability of the Five Elements Escape Armor Art; his presence is something you cannot ignore."

The Red Lotus Sect disciple fell into contemplation for a moment, gradually revealing his hesitation in the conversation with Zi Xi'er.

Just as Zi Xi'er saw an opportunity, a woman in red hurried over and whispered a few words into the Red Lotus Sect disciple's ear.

The Red Lotus Sect disciple's expression changed slightly, then he rose to bid farewell to Zi Xi'er. (End of chapter)