Chapter 841: line with translation of chapter title

841. Chapter 839: Contest Under the Night Curtain

Lu Yuan then deployed the Heavenly Dipper Big Dipper Formation, condensing strong defensive power to erect an impregnable barrier for his teammates.

The Thunderfire Sword in his hand shone with brilliant light, each thrust like lightning toward the enemy, deterring the aquatic aberrations from acting rashly.

Lu Yuan felt the emerald mist within him growing denser; knowing its danger, he resolved to uncover the hidden mastermind.

He and Su Liyan discussed a detailed plan, deciding to use the Five Elements Escape Technique and the Heavenly Dipper Big Dipper Formation to trace the source of the emerald mist and devise countermeasures to eliminate internal threats.

They proceeded along a narrow path deep in the mountains, with only the distant clamor of battle behind them.

"Su Liyan, I feel this emerald mist is not ordinary; perhaps someone deliberately placed it inside me."

Lu Yuan's brows knitted tightly, his expression grave.

Su Liyan looked at him, drew a deep breath, and said in a low voice: "Someone may be secretly colluding with external foes, intending to deal with you."

"We must act cautiously and not let our guard down."

The two gradually approached a secluded valley, shrouded in an eerie mist; the lush trees seemed to hide many secrets.

Lu Yuan employed the Five Elements Escape Technique, sensing the surrounding aura, trying to locate the source of the emerald mist.

As he investigated, a faint energy fluctuation caught his attention.

"Su Liyan, there's an anomalous energy fluctuation; let's go check it out!"

Lu Yuan gripped his Thunderfire Sword tightly and walked forward warily.

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, feeling the power of the emerald mist within him intensify, sparking a hint of vigilance.

He knew the origin and effect of this mysterious energy, and resolved to uncover the truth.

After consulting Su Liyan, the two decided to use the Five Elements Escape Technique and the Heavenly Dipper Big Dipper Formation for investigation, and to devise targeted countermeasures.

In the dense forest surrounding the Lei Huo Dan Ge, Lu Yuan chanced upon emerald mist, which could absorb and transmute his immortal power, giving him an unexpected delight.

He resolved to seek more emerald mist, while secretly hoping to thereby attract the aid of Zi Cui Ling and Hong Lietian.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan temporarily left Zi Cui Ling and embarked on the road to the secluded valley.

They traversed the narrow path deep in the mountains, and the distant clamor of battle behind them made them feel increasingly tense.

"Su Liyan, I feel this emerald mist is not ordinary; surely someone is manipulating it from behind the scenes."

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows.

Su Liyan nodded silently, a flicker of wariness in her eyes: "Someone may be secretly colluding with external foes, intending to deal with you."

"We must act cautiously and not let our guard down."

Lu Yuan's tone firm, he began employing the Five Elements Escape Technique to sense the surrounding aura.

The two passed through layers of mist and arrived beside a tranquil stream.

Along the bank where the stream flowed, a hidden cave came into view.

"That's the source!"

Su Liyan spoke softly, her eyes flashing with a cold light.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan were about to enter the cave when they suddenly heard laughter from outside.

They quickly found cover and concealed themselves to observe.

A group of Black Flame Sect disciples laughed as they exited the cave; their leader was True Lord Po Tian, cloaked in a black robe that enveloped his tall frame, his gaze cold.

"Youhun Sect's Hong Lietian has not disappointed me; he actually helped me find so much precious emerald mist."

True Lord Po Tian laughed triumphantly.

Su Liyan's brows knitted tight as she gazed at True Lord Po Tian at the cave mouth, anger kindling in her heart.

She whispered to Lu Yuan: "It seems this matter is graver than we imagined; we must act cautiously."

Lu Yuan nodded silently, determination flashing in his eyes.

He resolved to thwart the Black Flame Sect's plot and protect himself and those around him.

Lu Yuan's resolve firm, he gripped his Thunderfire Sword, ready to face the Black Flame Sect's challenge.

He and Su Liyan stealthily approached the cave mouth, unblinkingly watching True Lord Po Tian and his companions' every move.

"This time the situation is indeed dire; the Black Flame Sect and Youhun Sect have joined forces, intending to deal with us."

Su Liyan spoke softly, her eyes flashing with determined light.

Lu Yuan drew a deep breath, his demeanor solemn as he replied: "We cannot let them defeat us easily; we must respond in cooperation."

He lightly waved his hand, signaling Su Liyan to wait aside, then he stealthily edged close to the cave mouth.

Through a gap in the concealment, he saw True Lord Po Tian triumphantly directing his subordinates to sort the emerald mist.

"True Lord Po Tian, your collusion has been exposed; surrender now!"

Lu Yuan suddenly shouted, his Thunderfire Sword flashing like lightning across the cave mouth as he lunged at True Lord Po Tian.

True Lord Po Tian, startled, failed to dodge in time, and the Thunderfire Sword carved a deep wound into him.

He roared in anger, and the Black Flame Sect disciples immediately retaliated, unleashing powerful fire-element immortal arts.

Su Liyan saw this and promptly came to his aid, waving the Ice Crystal Long Whip to condense icy power into a wall that blocked the flames' encroachment.

"Su Liyan, we must divide and confront them, giving them no chance to catch their breath!"

Lu Yuan shouted loudly, coordinating seamlessly with Su Liyan to neutralize the Black Flame Sect disciples' assault.

Seeing this, True Lord Po Tian flew into a rage, chanting a spell that released a dark aura, forming a gigantic Netherworld Hand that lunged to seize Lu Yuan and Su Liyan.

"Careful!"

Su Liyan warned, swiftly deploying ice-element immortal arts, condensing icy power, and together with Lu Yuan they resisted the Netherworld Hand's assault.

A glint of resolve flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes; he drew a deep breath, gathered his immortal power, and his Thunderfire Sword turned into a bolt of lightning, striking at the Netherworld Hand's vital point.

"Boom—"

With a tremendous crash, the Netherworld Hand was pierced by the Thunderfire Sword, shattering into black smoke, and True Lord Po Tian's visage changed dramatically.

"It's time to end!"

Lu Yuan coldly gazed at True Lord Po Tian, a sword flash like lightning streaked across, trapping him in a thunder-fire.

"The Black Flame Sect's power has been eradicated, and Hong Lietian will surely meet no good end."

Lu Yuan spoke with firm resolve, exuding absolute dominance.

Zi Cui Ling felt the pressure double in her contest with Lu Yuan and decided to adopt a more aggressive strategy.

She plans to leave Lei Huo Dan Ge to lure Lu Yuan into acting alone, then personally eliminate him.

Zi Cui Ling brimmed with confidence, believing she could defeat Lu Yuan.

Zi Cui Ling silently reckoned within Lei Huo Dan Ge, coldly observing Lu Yuan and Su Liyan's tacit cooperation, unable to help but secretly monitor their movements.

Lu Yuan's strength made her feel uneasy, and Su Liyan's ice-based immortal arts also filled her with apprehension.

"Lu Yuan, do you think you can forever control the situation? Today is the day of your downfall!"

Zi Cui Ling secretly swore, let out a cold laugh, and began to implement her plan.

As night fell, Lei Huo Dan Ge was silent, only a weak lamp flickered in the dim yellow light. (End of chapter)