CHAPTER 199: CHAPTER 199 LETHAL BLOCK

The late-stage Tier Three Outer Realm Demon has strength equivalent to a Late-stage Crystallization Cultivator.

Though there are quite a few of these demons in the Celestial Fire Forbidden Area, this time they launched an attack targeting Lu Yuanshan.

With Lu Yuanshan’s strength at the Second-Layer Foundation Establishment, how could he possibly be a match for them?

Even blocking their way is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

The disparity in strength between the two sides is truly enormous.

Could escape be possible?

When Lu Ping discovered the Tier Three Black Demon’s ambush targeting Lu Yuanshan, Lu Yuanshan also sensed it, a grave expression appearing on his face.

Even without a warning from his father on the next course of action, Lu Yuanshan was still aware of the gap between himself and the enemy.

"Not good!"

Lu Yuanshan frantically mobilized his magical power and immediately activated the Wind Thunder Wings.

The Wind Thunder Wings displayed their divine power, the wind and thunder force surged magnificently, and with a flap, Lu Yuanshan soared into the sky.

At the same time, violet light surged around Lu Yuanshan, with strands of violet light circulating, making him quite conspicuous.

He didn’t forget to use the Purple Extreme Escape Light, combining it with the speed of the Wind Thunder Wings, his whole body turning into a flash of lightning, heading towards Han Yunsheng!

In the current area, two Crystallization Stage Cultivators were nearest to Lu Yuanshan.

One was a middle-aged loose cultivator from the Five Elements Sword Sect, with Mid-stage Crystal Cultivation, sharing no familiarity with Lu Yuanshan.

The other was Han Yunsheng.

Among the two, Lu Yuanshan trusted Han Yunsheng to help him more.

Of course, this was just a guess; perhaps Han Yunsheng might also stand by and watch him die.

At these battlefields of the Celestial Fire Palace, Lu Yuanshan and Han Yunsheng had only known each other for a few days, so there was no deep friendship, only a chance encounter.

Would Lu Yuanshan lend a hand? Even Lu Yuanshan himself was unclear.

But apart from this, there was no other option.

"Lu Daoist!"

Witnessing Lu Yuanshan being attacked by the Tier Three Horned Demon, fleeing desperately towards him with astonishing speed, Han Yunsheng was momentarily stunned but quickly reacted.

He summoned a silver blade, its brilliance flashing as it met the Tier Three Horned Demon chasing Lu Yuanshan.

The Tier Three Horned Demon’s offensive was swift, wielding a massive trident that erupted with potent demonic qi, vast and overwhelming, aiming straight at Lu Yuanshan.

A strike like this, if hit, would surely pierce through, leaving no corpse intact.

The explosion of Crystallization Stage magical power, even Lu Yuanshan’s protective spiritual artifact, the Black Tortoise Armor, couldn’t withstand it; it would surely shatter.

Han Yunsheng was not weak, also in the late-stage Crystallization, capable of directly battling this Tier Three Horned Demon.

But ultimately, he acted a bit late; the silver blade hadn’t yet reached the trident even as the trident caught up with Lu Yuanshan, striking him fiercely.

Even with the combined boost of the Wind Thunder Wings and Purple Extreme Escape Light, Lu Yuanshan’s speed with Foundation Establishment magical power was still no match for the Tier Three Horned Demon’s attack speed.

Lu Yuanshan thought to himself that it was bad, knowing that getting hit meant certain death.

But the next moment, he suddenly felt an unknown pale golden protective barrier forming sometime outside his body, enveloping him.

When the trident struck his back, this pale golden protective barrier surged and brightened momentarily.

Then, the sharp and terrifying power contained in the trident was surprisingly blocked, not harming him at all.

In this forceful attack, his body was pushed forward just a few inches.

All of this happened in an instant!

It was only at this moment that Han Yunsheng’s silver blade reached the trident, fiercely slicing at it, forcing it back.

"What happened??"

Having survived, Lu Yuanshan controlled the Wind Thunder Wings to keep a distance from the Tier Three Horned Demon, feeling somewhat bewildered.

"How did my defense suddenly become so strong?"

Lu Yuanshan was very aware of his defensive capabilities; otherwise, he wouldn’t have turned to flee, using both the Wind Thunder Wings and Purple Extreme Escape Light.

While bewildered, Lu Ping’s voice entered Lu Yuanshan’s mind, providing an explanation.

"Don’t be confused, it’s me taking action."

Upon hearing Lu Ping’s voice, Lu Yuanshan was suddenly enlightened, feeling excited and relieved to have survived.

Given some time, he could have guessed that perhaps Lu Ping was the one blocking for him, just that the defensive effect came too suddenly.

And just now, at the critical moment of life and death, naturally Lu Ping couldn’t just watch and let Lu Yuanshan die.

He decisively spent 200 points of reputation to exchange for the [Three-star Lethal Block] from the Mall, applying it to Lu Yuanshan.

This effect, once a sect member is selected, grants them the ability to block physical power attacks, lasting for half a minute.

It was enough to block a strike from a Tier Three Evil Demon.

"Don’t be careless, my intervention has limits and often isn’t convenient."

"When facing Tier Three Outer Realm Demons, try to avoid them and don’t confront them."

"Han Yunsheng seems inclined to help you; since you are in the same team, stay around him for mutual support."

Lu Ping seriously reminded, and Lu Yuanshan nodded silently, steering the Wind Thunder Wings to land beside Han Yunsheng.

The battle requires teamwork to set up the Fiery Sun Burning Heaven Array, so they certainly couldn’t split apart at this moment.

Observing the unscathed Lu Yuanshan and recalling the solid strike that the Tier Three Horned Demon had landed squarely on him, yet was blocked, Han Yunsheng was taken aback.

This included the other team members around, the Foundation Establishment Disciples of the Luoyun Sect, who also gaped in disbelief.

After days of acquaintance, they knew very well Lu Yuanshan’s capability, yet now he could withstand a fierce strike from the Tier Three Horned Demon.

Who exactly is this Lu Yuanshan?

Having some connection with Master Yufeng was understandable, but could his origins be something extraordinary too?

Didn’t he claim to be from the Cyan Mountain Sect in Lingxi State?

Such a sect has never been heard of; it seems to be a Hidden Immortal Sect, quite unusual.

While pondering and observing Lu Yuanshan, everyone realized that now wasn’t the time for distraction, they had to quickly lay the defensive formation against the enemy.

Survival in the Celestial Fire Forbidden Area depended on that Fiery Sun Burning Heaven Array.

After all, nobody wanted to rely on some incredible means of self-defense like Lu Yuanshan.

"What are you all waiting for?"

Among the nearby B-level team, a leading female cultivator sternly commanded, looking at Lu Yuanshan and others.

Once she spoke, she summoned a moon disc magical artifact, actively attacking the Tier Three Horned Demon that had previously attacked Lu Yuanshan.

Her other team members also made their moves, each engaging nearby Tier Three Evil Demons to buy time for Lu Yuanshan and the other C-level team to set up the Fiery Sun Heaven-Burning Array.

"Everyone, form the array!"

With these words, she released a moon wheel-shaped magical artifact and lunged at the Tier Three Horned Demon that attacked Lu Yuanshan, engaging it in battle.

The other team members also took action, choosing to engage the nearby Tier Three Evil Demons, buying time for Lu Yuanshan’s C-level team to set up the Fiery Sun Heaven-Burning Array.

Hearing this, Lu Yuanshan and the other C-level team members knew that there was no time to waste and quickly took their designated positions according to prior rehearsals.

In a matter of moments, with the coordination of the two B-level teams, a crimson Demon Burning Array came into being.

"Fiery Sun Divine Flame Array, arise!"

With his long black hair dancing, Han Yunsheng activated the array spiritual artifact, which emitted a dazzling light, setting the Fiery Sun Burning Heaven Array in motion.

In an instant, the array flared up in a blazing red hue, casting its fiery sun divine flame to envelop a nearby Tier Three Evil Demon!