Chapter 748: 748. Chapter 746 Ancient Sect Ruins

748. Chapter 746 Ancient Sect Ruins

They worked in perfect sync, projecting their greatest strength onto Xueying.

However, Xueying displayed astonishing skill and resistance.

He endured the team's attacks without fear and began to unleash his own evil power.

Lu Yuan's expression grew grave, his mind alert.

This Xueying is no ordinary foe; they must be a master from an evil cult.

"We can't let him escape!"

Su Liyan said through gritted teeth.

She gathered a stronger ice spell and launched an attack.

The surrounding air grew increasingly biting, cold air spreading everywhere.

Xueying flickered continually in the frost, yet was never fully bound.

The exploration party moved cautiously through the mist of the ancient sect ruins; with their spiritual sense suppressed, Lu Yuan, Su Liyan, and the others had to rely on keen perception and rich experience to press forward.

As they went deeper, they discovered walls and ruins eroded by time, and mysterious runes covered in dust.

Lu Yuan, walking at the front of the party, gathered his focus and carefully observed the surroundings.

The young man's visage showed resolve and calm, a glint of wisdom flashing in his eyes.

He gripped his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly, confidence and determination emanating from him.

Su Liyan walked beside Lu Yuan, scanning the surroundings; her tall, graceful figure exuded poise and liveliness.

The Ice Crystal Long Whip she wielded flashed silver light, displaying her unique elegance, which shone especially bright in this ancient, desolate sect ruin.

Suddenly, a faint whisper entered Lu Yuan's ears; he slowed his steps and listened closely.

Su Liyan also immediately sensed the anomaly, she warily scanned the surroundings, a chill flashing in her eyes.

"Someone's nearby!" Lu Yuan warned in a low voice.

The party immediately halted, everyone on guard for any movement around them.

Suddenly, a figure burst from the mist, leaving a blurred afterimage in the air.

This figure was tall and thin, with a sinister, evil countenance and eyes cold as a blade.

"Blood Moon Sect!" Su Liyan's expression tightened, "We need to be careful."

The Blood Moon Sect is one of the forces of the Red Lotus Sect, renowned throughout the western region.

They are notorious for their cruelty and violence, loving plunder and slaughter.

They joined forces with the Red Lotus Sect to seal the mountain gate.

The appearance of a Blood Moon Sect expert put great pressure on Lu Yuan, yet facing a strong foe he felt no fear.

When Lu Yuan and Su Liyan followed the party into the ruin's secret chamber, they were enveloped by an ancient, rich aura.

This chamber was unusually spacious, its surroundings filled with large and small stone platforms and remnants of ancient magical implements.

In the center stood a huge stone platform displaying a magical artifact sealed inside a transparent glass cover; the artifact drew everyone's attention, and they all stepped forward to examine it closely.

In this chamber, cultivators of various factions began a fierce magical duel over the precious artifact.

Various immortal arts crisscrossed, grand and imposing, filling the chamber with intense energy fluctuations.

The clamor of battle shook the ears, the momentum surging.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan found a corner to hide from the fighting.

They observed each cultivator around them, sensing the powerful and exquisite operation of their immortal arts.

"This is the 'Sun-Chasing Fist' practiced by the Blood Moon Sect and the Meng clan of Heavenly Wind City—truly formidable power!"

Su Liyan excitedly whispered to Lu Yuan.

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

He was very interested in these immortal arts, for each represents a cultivator's insights and strength, from which he could grasp more principles and mysteries.

Just as they were intently watching the duel, a Blood Moon Sect expert suddenly rushed forward, wielding a blood-red long sword.

His gaze was fierce as a blade, charging straight for the precious artifact sealed inside the glass cover.

"Careful!"

Lu Yuan shouted loudly, gripping the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword tightly.

His body moved swiftly, blocking the expert's attack in front of him.

"You, a Blood Moon Sect executioner, dare to sneak attack!"

"Want to die?"

Su Liyan roared in anger, swinging her Ice Crystal Long Whip to form a huge ice spike that thrust forward.

Together they blocked the expert and drove him back.

But just then, a loud bang suddenly came from the chamber, spreading outward in all directions.

"No! This is the seal of the ancient sect ruins collapsing!"

Lu Yuan cried out in alarm, quickly casting the Five Elements Escape Technique to shield Su Liyan behind him.

As the seal collapsed, the energy fluctuations in the chamber became more violent and chaotic.

The entire chamber began to collapse, stone chunks falling and releasing a powerful impact.

"We must leave this place at once!"

Lu Yuan shouted loudly.

He grabbed Su Liyan's hand, and the two leapt into the air, flying about searching for a safe exit.

Beneath the depths of Ghost Spirit Record City lies a hidden passage, known to few before their spiritual sense can detect it.

However, at this moment it became the best choice for escape.

At the same time, Lu Yuan and Feng Tianfeng chose to temporarily withdraw from the battlefield, observing the situation from the outskirts of the ruins.

They witnessed the cultivators returning from inside, some holding great treasures and beaming with joy, others exhausted in body and mind, their faces clouded with worry.

Lu Yuan frowned slightly, feeling sympathy for those utterly exhausted cultivators.

He knew this duel had caused many people to expend tremendous effort and pay a heavy price.

"This time the contest for magical artifacts is truly extraordinary."

Feng Tianfeng said softly, "It seems everyone is sparing no effort for their own interests."

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

Although he did not directly participate in the duel, he also knew deep down that the matter was not over.

"I'm a little worried about Su Liyan."

Lu Yuan murmured to himself, "After all, she's just an ordinary person; under such powerful energy fluctuations she probably can't bear it."

Feng Tianfeng listened, then lightly patted Lu Yuan's shoulder.

"Don't worry, Su Liyan is a strong girl; she won't be defeated so easily."

The two continued to watch the battlefield, with cultivators leaving the crowd one after another.

Their reasons for leaving were either because they had obtained the magical artifact they desired, or because they were too badly injured to continue fighting.

Suddenly, a piercing shriek rang out.

Everyone turned to see, a Blood Moon Sect expert was defeated by the mysterious energy emanating from a Heavenly Wind City cultivator.

"It seems this cultivator has gained quite a few good things again."

Feng Tianfeng raised his eyebrows, "We should seize the time to leave this place."

Lu Yuan nodded in agreement, and the two began to move stealthily toward the outskirts of the ruins.

They carefully avoided those cultivators who were returning, so as not to invite unnecessary trouble.

Finally breaking free from the crowd's onlookers, they arrived at a secluded corner. (End of chapter)