82: The crimson sun shatters the sky, and the united will of the people forms an impregnable fortress.

The sudden appearance of powerful enemies from the Guixu Cult instantly pushed the critical moment of activating the Star Core to a desperate situation! Three Late Golden Core Stage Demonic Cultivators, coupled with several ferocious demonic beasts, emitted monstrous Devilish Qi that threatened to completely engulf the Taiyin Clear Radiance on the platform.

"Protect the Star Core!" Wangshu cried out, her hand seals moving even faster as she fully maintained the connection between the jade hairpin and the Star Core.

A fierce glint flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes. He shouted at the Three women, "Protectors!" At the same time, he unhesitatingly poured most of his Divine Sense and magical power into the immortal abode pivot token, firmly stabilizing the resonance channel with the Star Core.

"Hehehe, struggling in vain!" The Black-Robed Elder cackled, attacking simultaneously with the other two Demonic Cultivators! Three powerful Demonic Techniques struck towards Wangshu, Lin Xuan, and the central Star Core respectively!

"Profound Ice Barrier!"

"blood lotus Protection!"

"Thunder Prison Heavenly Dungeon!"

Although Su Wanqing, Qu Feiyan, and Gongsun Yu each had their own thoughts, in this life-or-death crisis with a formidable enemy before them, they displayed astonishing tacit understanding. Su Wanqing's ice sword carved out a thick ice wall, blocking in front of Wangshu and Lin Xuan. Behind Qu Feiyan, the blood lotus transformed into a resilient light shield. Gongsun Yu pushed her thunder light silver ring to its limit, transforming the sky full of lightning into a blazing cage!

"Boom! Boom! Boom—!"

The Demonic Techniques and defensive measures collided violently! The Three women all grunted, blood spilling from their lips, but they ultimately blocked the first wave of attacks!

"Protect him well!" Wangshu cried out to the Three women, actually taking the initiative to meet the pouncing demonic beasts! Her jade hands flew, and the moonlight transformed into sharp moon blades, instantly slaying two demonic beasts!

However, she was, after all, dividing her attention, and facing the endless stream of demonic beasts and the three covetous Demonic Cultivators, she instantly fell into a disadvantage.

Lin Xuan watched, his heart burning with anxiety, but he couldn't move, only able to frantically activate the cardinal edict. He could feel the crimson fragment within the Star Core slowly being extracted.

"Kill that woman first!" The Black-Robed Elder saw that Wangshu was key, and with a sinister grin, he combined forces with another Demonic Cultivator. A black ghostly claw and a filthy river of blood simultaneously blasted towards Wangshu!

Wangshu was currently entangled by several demonic beasts and saw no way to dodge!

At this critical moment, a petite figure burst forth with astonishing speed and resolve!

It was Gongsun Yu!

She had been closely following Lin Xuan's side, and the moment the black shadow appeared, she let out a delicate cry and threw her thunder light silver ring with all her might!

"Buzz—Crack!"

The thunder light silver ring transformed into a lightning spear, accurately striking the two attacks! The ultimate Yang and rigid power of the lightning successfully deflected them!

Wangshu seized this fleeting opportunity, rolling forward to avoid the fatal blow, but her ribs were grazed by the aftershock.

"Xiaoyu!" Lin Xuan was both surprised and delighted, not expecting the usually timid Gongsun Yu to step forward at this moment.

Su Wanqing and Qu Feiyan also cast approving glances. The chill in Su Wanqing's icy eyes softened slightly, while Qu Feiyan patted her chest: "Little girl, we really owe you this time!"

Gongsun Yu felt a bit embarrassed by everyone's gaze, and whispered, "I... I just saw that it was going to hurt someone..."

Just then, Lin Xuan let out a low roar, his Golden Core spinning at an unprecedented speed! He desperately squeezed his potential, injecting more magical power into the cardinal edict!

"Come—out—for—me!"

As if responding to his will, the Star Core suddenly trembled, and that crimson 'chapter of the blazing sun' fragment was finally completely extracted, transforming into a stream of flowing fire that submerged into the immortal abode pivot token!

[Ding! Obtained Immortal Palace Core Fragment 'chapter of the blazing sun'! Detected that the fragment's attributes partially match the host's Cultivation Technique, triggering a special return: Golden Core cultivation increased to Middle Stage Peak, 'Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art' upgraded to Fifth Revolution Early Stage!]

A massive surge of scorching and pure energy instantly poured into Lin Xuan's body, not only replenishing his depleted magical power but also forcefully pushing his cultivation and Body Refining Realm to a Breakthrough!

Almost at the same time the fragment was obtained, the activation ritual, deprived of the Star Core's support, came to an abrupt halt. Wangshu's pressure lightened, but her face turned pale from the excessive consumption.

And Lin Xuan, who had successfully acquired the fragment, suddenly opened his eyes, golden-red light flashing within them! He first glanced at Gongsun Yu, giving her an approving look, then his gaze coldly locked onto the Black-Robed Elder who had injured Wangshu!

"Old dog! Die!"

He took a step forward, his fist, imbued with the power of the Fifth Revolution Golden Body and his newly broken-through Golden Core magical power, carried the scorching heat that could incinerate all directions and the crushing might that could overwhelm everything, directly smashing towards the Black-Robed Elder's face!

The power of this punch far exceeded that of before by several times!

The Black-Robed Elder's face changed drastically, and he hastily conjured a black bone shield to block!

"Boom-crack!"

The bone shield shattered instantly! The punch's power was not yet spent, slamming heavily onto the Black-Robed Elder's crossed arms!

"Crack!" The sound of bones breaking rang out, and the Black-Robed Elder screamed, flying backward, spitting blood!

The other two Demonic Cultivators were horrified, and their attacks involuntarily slowed.

Su Wanqing seized the opportunity, her sword light blazing, forcing her opponent back. Wangshu also got a chance to breathe, moonlight flowing around her, pushing away the surrounding demonic beasts.

Lin Xuan stood in the center, his aura vast and powerful. His gaze swept over everyone, and he said in a deep voice, "Let's go!"

He scooped up the still unconscious Qu Feiyan and simultaneously conjured his Star Skiff. Su Wanqing, Wangshu, and Gongsun Yu immediately understood, leaping onto it.

Lin Xuan controlled the Star Skiff, burning the immense magical power he had just gained from his Breakthrough, transforming it into a golden-red stream of light that broke through the demonic beast blockade and sped towards the depths of the River of Flowing Fire!

The Guixu Cult members wanted to pursue, but they were blocked by a monstrous wave of fire that Lin Xuan unleashed with a backhand punch as he left.

Aboard the Star Skiff, Lin Xuan carefully laid Qu Feiyan flat, continuously infusing her with magical power to stabilize her injuries. Su Wanqing watched his meticulous care for Qu Feiyan, then glanced at Wangshu, who stood quietly to the side, her icy lips tightly pressed, and silently walked to the stern of the skiff.

Gongsun Yu looked at the heavily injured Sister Qu, then at the unhappy Senior Sister Su, then at the unfamiliar Senior, and finally at Big Brother Lin, who was wholeheartedly caring for Sister Qu. Her small mouth pouted, feeling extremely wronged.

Wangshu stood quietly by the rail, gazing at the rapidly passing burning earth, lost in thought.

The Star Skiff cut through the sky, carrying injuries, jealousy, and an unknown path forward, heading deeper into the River of Flowing Fire.