Chapter 736: with translation of chapter title

736. Chapter 734: Wisdom in Crisis

He calmly ordered: "Everyone enter the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation; don't let them break through our defense line!"

Lei Huo Dan Ge disciples followed Lu Yuan's command, deploying the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation at the critical moment.

The Five Elements Escape Technique faintly appeared on each disciple's body, forming a huge and complex five-element spell formation.

However, the enemy were not ordinary foes.

They continually tried to use special magical implements to break this fifth-rank immortal technique.

Energy fluctuations incessantly struck the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation, as if a slight breach was appearing.

"Sect Master, our defense line is being attacked more and more fiercely by the enemy!"

A disciple anxiously reported to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, a determined light flashing in his eyes.

He said: "Don't panic, we must stay calm!"

"Su Liyan, you lead a few disciples to coordinate closely with me and counterattack them!"

Su Liyan nodded and replied: "Understood!"

"Everyone follow me, let's launch a counterattack together!"

Under Su Liyan's leadership, a few disciples closely followed Lu Yuan in launching a counteroffensive.

They skillfully used the Ice Crystal Long Whip and ice-element immortal techniques to seal the enemy's movements.

Lu Yuan employed the Five Elements Escape Technique and the power of the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, maintaining calm and judgment amidst the chaos.

He and Su Liyan coordinated seamlessly, defusing the enemy's offensive.

Unfortunately, as some disciples rushed out to engage, it resulted in heavy casualties.

At this moment, Lu Yuan suddenly sensed that the defensive formation was about to be breached.

His brows furrowed slightly, his eyes revealing worry.

At this critical moment, the elders issued vague orders.

"Everyone, hold on! Don't retreat lightly!"

Upon hearing the elders' orders, some disciples did not immediately withdraw.

They were encouraged and guided by Lu Yuan, fiercely resisting in the intense battle.

However, Lu Yuan knew full well that if the defensive formation were breached, it would bring great danger to the sect.

He deeply felt the tragic casualties among the Lei Huo Dan Ge disciples.

"We must withdraw to a safer inner defense line!"

Lu Yuan unhesitatingly issued the new order.

Su Liyan and the other disciples froze for a moment, but quickly understood.

Lu Yuan intended to protect the sect and the lives of more disciples.

Thus, under Lu Yuan's command, the Lei Huo Dan Ge disciples began to retreat according to the new plan.

They gathered quickly toward the inner defense line, with Lei Huo Dan Ge as the center.

The enemy noticed this change and increased their attack intensity.

Yet the counterattack squad led by Lu Yuan was like an impregnable barrier, blocking the enemy outside the Dan Ge.

After tenacious resistance, the Lei Huo Dan Ge disciples successfully withdrew to the inner defense line.

The panting disciples rested briefly, then began to readjust their condition.

Lu Yuan moved like the wind, wielding the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, slaying intruders around the Lei Huo Dan Ge.

His sword technique was exceedingly fierce; each swing could draw forth a scorching lightning energy that repelled the enemy.

This valiant performance drew the attention of high-level demon cultivators.

High-level demon cultivators swarmed over, attempting to besiege Lu Yuan.

However, Lu Yuan wisely sensed something amiss and began to employ the Five Elements Escape Technique, maneuvering on the battlefield.

He skillfully lured the demon cultivators to areas where other Golden Core Stage disciples were stationed, leaving behind a guiding marker.

Although he received orders to return to the inner defense line, Lu Yuan remained constantly concerned for Su Liyan's safety.

He worried that Su Liyan might end up isolated among the enemies and face danger.

Only after receiving Su Liyan's safety message did he feel somewhat relieved.

After both returned to the inner defense line, they rushed to the core building complex to seek instructions.

There, they discovered that the Lei Huo Dan Ge had actually issued the withdrawal order to protect disciples not affected by demonic energy.

The sect possibly intended to sacrifice the already contaminated disciples to alleviate pressure.

This discovery ignited anger in Lu Yuan's heart.

He decided to protect the lives of every sect disciple.

Thus, he led Su Liyan and the other disciples not yet contaminated by demonic energy, deciding to search for remaining instructions within the core area.

While searching inside the core area, they uncovered a shocking fact: Hong Lietian was actually a traitor within the sect and controlled the spiritual medicine supply chain.

Hong Lietian, for his own selfish desires, did not hesitate to sacrifice the sect's interests and also controlled those disciples contaminated by demonic energy but not yet turned traitor.

Lu Yuan and Hong Lietian engaged in a fierce battle; the thunder-fire sword contained absolute domineering thunder-fire energy, driving Hong Lietian to a desperate situation.

Ultimately, Lu Yuan successfully subdued and executed him. Facing this traitor, Lu Yuan felt deep anger and helplessness.

Afterward, Lu Yuan proposed to personally eliminate the remnants of demon cultivators to ensure the sect's safety.

In the process of exterminating the enemies, Lu Yuan unexpectedly discovered that destroying enemies could also bring him merit points as a reward.

This reward made Lu Yuan feel exhilarated, while also making him realize the responsibility he bore.

As the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation was destroyed by Blood Moon Sect demon cultivators, the situation further escalated.

Lu Yuan was furious, feeling indignant over Hong Lietian's betrayal, and he fully understood the enormous crisis facing the sect.

Thus, he ordered the outer disciples to retreat to the inner defensive line, concentrating forces to block the defensive gaps.

At the same time, he cleverly sent word to the Blood Moon Sect, making them mistakenly believe that Lei Huo Dan Ge had fallen into desperation, preparing for the final battle.

Behind this strategy lay Lu Yuan's wisdom and caution.

In his view, only through such an illusion could more enemies be lured out and the Blood Moon Sect's forces be eliminated to the greatest extent.

"Master Lu, is it really no problem for you to personally slay the demonic cultivators?"

Su Liyan couldn't help but ask doubtfully.

Lu Yuan stopped in his tracks, looking at Su Liyan and smiling gently: "Yaner, rest assured, I have already considered this matter."

"These controlled, turncoat disciples will become tools for the enemy to slaughter us; only by taking this step early can we protect the sect's vitality."

Su Liyan nodded, though she still felt somewhat uneasy, but she completely trusted Lu Yuan's judgment.

"But she still couldn't help asking: 'Master Lu, what would happen if those demonic cultivators discovered our scheme?'"

Lu Yuan gave a slight smile: "They will surely rush to attack, wanting to utterly destroy us."

"And when they realize they have been misled, we will already have sufficient preparation to counterattack."

Just as they continued rushing toward the core building complex, a sudden attack shattered part of the defensive barrier.

"The enemy has already discovered the internal chaos!"

Lu Yuan's expression tightened, and he nervously ordered: "Fellow disciples, hear my command!"

"Immediately retreat into the core building complex, and do not move!"

【78> Everyone promptly responded and withdrew from the battlefield, with Lu Yuan being the last to leave. (End of chapter)

Everyone, one after another, responded and withdrew from the battlefield; Lu Yuan was the last to leave. (End of chapter)