Chapter 612

Supreme Dao Ancestor reminded, saying: "You must be careful in your actions; the other side may not be merely a simple kidnapping."

"They are likely trying to control your power; once successful, the consequences are unimaginable."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan nodded with solemn expressions.

"We will be careful," they said in unison.

Supreme Dao Ancestor smiled at them and said, "All right, you may go back."

"I will send people to the Ziyun Clan to help strengthen defenses."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan approached the Youming Valley silently, carefully avoiding the patrol routes of the black-clad individuals, preparing to launch a surprise attack.

When they reached the edge of the Youming Valley, the scene before them left them stunned.

Zi Xi'er was surrounded by several black-clad individuals within a necromantic formation.

She struggled with all her might, but could not free herself from the bonds.

Hong Lietian stood to the side watching, waiting for a certain opportunity.

Lu Yuan tightly gripped his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword in secret, his gaze resolute.

Seeing Lu Yuan's move, Su Liyan also exerted all her strength, preparing to strike to assist.

Hong Lietian suddenly turned his head, staring at the two with a cold, mocking gaze: "Lu Yuan, Su Liyan, you've finally come."

"Release Zi Xi'er!" Lu Yuan shouted angrily.

A flash of cold light crossed Su Liyan's brow: "You won't succeed!"

Hong Lietian laughed triumphantly: "Hahaha, you think you can save her? Too naive."

He seemed to pay no heed to the threat from Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, appearing utterly complacent.

"You had better listen to my explanation."

Hong Lietian's voice suddenly turned cold: "You must know, I am merely a scapegoat."

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows: "A scapegoat? What are you saying?"

Hong Lietian shifted his tone: "Yes, I am the person in charge of the Youhun Sect."

"But this matter is not my idea."

He pointed to the dark formation: "This formation was set up by a far more powerful being."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan exchanged a glance, each understanding the other's thoughts.

"Since you say you're being controlled, we'll defeat you first."

Su Liyan swung her Ice Crystal Long Whip, lunging at Hong Lietian.

Lu Yuan followed closely, his Thunder Fire Sword stabbing at Hong Lietian like lightning.

Hong Lietian showed no intention of retreating; his Dragon Clan heritage granted him top-tier strength.

At the same time, the black-clad individuals closed in, preparing to protect him.

After several rounds of fierce combat, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan found themselves increasingly strained, as Hong Lietian's strength far exceeded their expectations.

"You might as well surrender."

Hong Lietian snorted coldly, a ferocious dragon breath spewing toward the two.

Lu Yuan's expression grew grave; he knew the situation was not optimistic.

At the critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared before them.

The Supreme Dao Ancestor descended from the sky, blocking in front of Lu Yuan and Su Liyan.

"Do you think you can handle two Xian Jie cultivators with just Hong Lietian alone?"

The Supreme Dao Ancestor said in a cold voice.

Hong Lietian stared in astonishment at the Supreme Dao Ancestor: "You... you actually came too!"

The Supreme Dao Ancestor said lightly: "I have long known of your Youhun Sect's plot."

The Supreme Dao Ancestor's body began to emanate powerful immortal energy.

He rose into the air, tracing a complex rune seal in the void, and directed a spell at Hong Lietian with his finger.

"Youhun Binding!"

Hong Lietian was tightly bound by an invisible force, unable to move.

"Su Liyan, Zi Xi'er."

Lu Yuan turned to look at the other two: "Are you all right?"

A flash of surprise crossed Su Liyan's eyes: "The Supreme Dao Ancestor is truly amazing."

Subsequently, Zi Xi'er hurried to Lu Yuan's side: "Thank you for saving me."

The Supreme Dao Ancestor smiled at them and said gently: "You are my disciples; I naturally must protect you."

Looking at the Supreme Dao Ancestor's gaze filled with trust and gratitude, Lu Yuan knew that their battle with Hong Lietian had temporarily come to an end.

Mo Di and True Lord Po Tian had agreed to meet at the Black Flame Mountains; they stood at the mountain's base, overlooking the endless dark abyss.

This mountain range is ancient and mysterious, said to hide many treasures and extraordinary immortal realm rarities.

As a Dragon Clan prince, Mo Di was full of curiosity about the secrets shrouded in legend.

"This is a very good place."

Mo Di said calmly: "We can temporarily evade those cult forces."

True Lord Po Tian nodded: "Indeed, the Black Flame Mountains are complex and changeable, suitable for us to conceal our whereabouts."

"However, the problem we now face is how to oppose the Red Lotus Sect and the Blood Moon Sect."

Mo Di smiled slightly, took out a crystal-clear innate spirit pearl from his storage ring, and showed it to True Lord Po Tian.

"This is a treasure secretly kept by the Dragon Clan—the Innate Spirit Pearl."

"It possesses boundless power and can enhance our strength."

"Although the Red Lotus Sect and Blood Moon Sect are powerful, they never expected us to possess such a divine artifact."

True Lord Po Tian's eyes lit up; he took out an ancient talisman manual: "This is an ancient talisman passed down in our clan, sealing many supreme immortal arts."

"I believe they will be very useful in opposing the heretical cult forces."

The two exchanged tokens in tacit understanding, each feeling the other's strength and trust.

"Mo Di, we need to establish a strong and tight alliance."

True Lord Po Tian's gaze was firm: "Only through cooperation can we withstand the ever-expanding forces of the Red Lotus Sect and Blood Moon Sect."

Mo Di nodded in agreement: "Exactly, we must unite, pool our wisdom, and jointly devise a strategy."

"Only in this way can we completely eradicate the heretical cult forces."

After Lu Yuan and Su Liyan successfully rescued Zi Xi'er, they immediately returned to Heavenly Wind City.

But they did not stop; instead, they headed for Thunderclap Ridge, an ideal place for cultivators to temper lightning-attribute mana.

"Lu Yuan, let's go to Thunderclap Ridge to seclude ourselves and train."

Su Liyan looked at the solemn-faced Lu Yuan and said.

Lu Yuan nodded, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"Not bad; I must increase my strength to better protect those around me."

Within Thunderclap Ridge, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled; the mountains were filled with weeds and incessantly flowing streams.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan came to the mountain's base and found a cave.

Inside the cave, a powerful lightning force condensed into visible arcs in the air.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and walked into the cave.

He drew the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, gathering boundless power in his hands.

Su Liyan stood outside the cave mouth, waving the Ice Crystal Long Whip to summon spreading cold jade ice shards.

She infused the cold into the cave, providing Lu Yuan with a stable training environment.

Lu Yuan closed his eyes, his spiritual sense spreading out, feeling the flow of the surrounding lightning power. (End of chapter)