190: Lu Yuan didn't die!!!

Yao Tianxiao's heart hadn't calmed down since the moment the source seeking and tracing plate showed violent anomalies.

He almost roared out the command to assemble.

At this moment, he was personally leading nearly a hundred elite disciples and retainers of the Yao Family, rushing towards the core area of the volcano.

The wind howled in his ears, and the four hooves of his flying beast churned, kicking up a trail of dust.

Every person in the team could feel the overflowing sense of urgency from the others.

"Faster! A little faster!"

Yao Tianxiao urged repeatedly.

Is it really Nephew Lu Yuan?

He asked himself repeatedly in his heart.

He dared not dwell on the worst-case scenario.

He could only pray over and over again in his heart.

"Nephew, you must be alright!"

"Nickname is still waiting for you!"

The team rapidly shuttled through the complex terrain.

The surrounding air grew hotter, and the scent of sulfur became increasingly strong.

The core area of the volcano was not far.

"Tian Xiao!"

A Yao Family Elder, steady in his aura, riding alongside, urged his mount closer to Yao Tianxiao.

This Elder, Yao Xinghe, was a master in tracking and investigation within the Yao Family, and his secret technique, "Chasing Wind and Shadow," rarely made mistakes.

"Look at the trend of this energy fluctuation."

"Although it is incredibly powerful and extremely pure, it seems... it wasn't triggered by an intense battle."

Yao Tianxiao's expression shifted when he heard this, and he turned his head to look at him.

"Elder Xing, what do you mean?"

Yao Xinghe pondered, "If it were a life-and-death struggle, the energy burst would certainly be violent and chaotic, mixed with a strong aura of killing."

"But the energy fluctuation we are sensing right now is more like a... a continuous, regular intake and convergence."

"It's as if it's some kind of large-scale cultivation ritual, or the awakening and recuperation of some powerful existence."

He paused, then added, "Of course, this is just my preliminary judgment; the specific situation can only be known after we get closer."

Cultivation ritual?

Awakening of a powerful existence?

Yao Tianxiao frowned slightly and nodded.

"Elder Xing's words make sense."

"Whatever the situation, to cause such an astonishing anomaly, it's certainly not ordinary."

His gaze once again turned towards the place where the energy converged.

"If it truly is Nephew Lu Yuan here, our Yao Family, even if we have to give our all, will definitely help him and ensure his safety!"

"If it's not him... then we must also uncover the truth. If a rare treasure is born, we absolutely cannot let it fall into the hands of villains and bring disaster to the common people!"

"Pass down the order: everyone, raise your vigilance and be ready to respond to any sudden situation at any time!"

"Yes!"

The Yao Family members responded in unison, their expressions solemn, and the speed of the team's advance increased again... Inside the temple.

After a period of cultivation, Blazing Flame not only completely replenished the Source Power he had previously consumed, but his entire aura also underwent a subtle transformation.

The dark gold flames swirling around him became more solid, and the power fluctuations contained within them became more restrained and pure.

"Continue to stabilize your realm."

Lu Yuan said faintly.

"I'll go outside and check the situation."

Upon hearing this, Blazing Flame slowly opened his eyes, which burned with flames and were filled with absolute loyalty to Lu Yuan.

"Yes, My King!"

Lu Yuan nodded slightly, saying no more.

With a thought, the Infinite Shuttle skill card was already in his hand.

With a flash of light, his figure instantly vanished from the temple without a trace.

The next moment.

In a relatively hidden mountain hollow on the outskirts of the volcano's core area, space subtly twisted, and Lu Yuan's figure quietly emerged.

He closed his eyes, no longer needing the Heavenly Thunder Light Falcon.

The passive skill Dimensional Walker of Infinite Shuttle allowed him to perceive spatial fluctuations far beyond ordinary people.

Almost instantly, his eyebrows raised slightly.

"Heh, they're quite fast."

In his perception, at least several groups of people were rapidly approaching the core area of the volcano, which was the location of the temple he had been in, from different directions.

Among them, three forces were the largest in scale and had the strongest auras.

One aura was relatively peaceful, with faint, familiar imprint fluctuations, which was undoubtedly the Yao Family.

It had certainly made them wait all these days.

He wondered how that little girl Yao Xiao was doing, if she had cried her nose raw... Bah, bah, bah, what was he thinking?

Lu Yuan shook his head and pondered for a moment.

Rather than passively waiting, it was better to reveal himself proactively.

Having made up his mind, Lu Yuan no longer hid his figure. Instead, he walked out of the mountain hollow openly and unhurriedly towards the direction of the team with the most familiar aura...

The Yao Family team had now reached the edge of the volcano's core area.

The smell of sulfur in the air was pungent, the temperature was astonishingly high, and cracked lava traces could be seen on the ground from time to time.

"Report! The energy fluctuations ahead are even stronger!"

"But there seem to be no traces of battle around."

Yao Tianxiao nodded, signaling everyone to slow down and be cautious.

His heart was in his throat; the increasingly close energy source filled him with both anticipation and apprehension.

Suddenly!

Just ahead of the Yao Family team, not far away, space twisted without warning!

All the Yao Family members instantly tensed their nerves, pulling out their cards and preparing for battle.

"Who goes there?!" Yao Tianxiao demanded sharply.

From the distorted space, a tall and slender figure slowly walked out.

The newcomer was dressed in a women's combat suit, with a handsome face and a smile on his lips.

The moment Yao Tianxiao clearly saw the newcomer's face.

He was struck as if by lightning, instantly frozen in place!

The several Yao Family Elders beside him also suddenly constricted their pupils, their faces revealing expressions of disbelief!

"Lu... Nephew Lu Yuan?!"

Yao Tianxiao's voice trembled slightly from extreme excitement.

He simply couldn't believe his eyes!

It really was him!

It really was Lu Yuan!

Not only was he alive, but he also looked... completely unharmed!

Although his attire was a bit strange.

"Nephew Lu Yuan! You... you really are alive!"

Yao Tianxiao rushed forward with a single stride, his face filled with wild joy.

"This is great! This is great! I knew that a good person has their own destiny! Heaven has eyes!"

He was so excited he was incoherent; all the previous worries and anxieties transformed into immense surprise at this moment.

The other Yao Family Elders and disciples also breathed a sigh of relief, their faces showing joy.

Lu Yuan's name had long spread within the Yao Family.

This incredibly young man was not only unfathomably powerful but also the future son-in-law of the Yao Family, a key figure in the Yao Family's rise.

His safe return was a huge piece of good news for the entire Yao Family.

Lu Yuan looked at the excited Yao Tianxiao and the Yao Family members behind him with their varied expressions, a faint smile on his face.

"Uncle Yao, I made you all worry."

His voice was calm and gentle.

"I did encounter some unexpected situations before, but I fortunately escaped and am unharmed."

Yao Tianxiao's heart was full of countless questions, but at this moment, he was more concerned about Lu Yuan's safety.

"Nephew, it's good that you're alright! It's good that you're alright!"

He held Lu Yuan's hand, scrutinizing him up and down, fearing he might have suffered some hidden injuries.

Just as the Yao Family members were rejoicing at Lu Yuan's appearance.

"Rumble—"

A series of hurried footsteps, accompanied by undisguised surging killing intent, rapidly approached from not far away!

Yao Tianxiao's face changed, and he sharply turned his head to look.

He saw a large, distinctively flagged team charging fiercely towards their direction.

The leader had a sinister face and eyes full of resentment and greed.

It was none other than the Zhou Family Head, Zhou Wanxiong!

Zhou Wanxiong had been filled with anticipation, fantasizing about how to claim the potentially appearing rare treasure for himself.

However, when his gaze passed through the Yao Family crowd and landed on that figure, so familiar it made him grit his teeth.

His footsteps suddenly halted!

The expression on his face also froze instantly!

That arrogant air of certainty, as if doused with a bucket of ice water, instantly vanished without a trace!

In its place was boundless shock, extreme disbelief, finally transforming into a near-crazed horror!

"Lu... Lu Yuan?!"

Zhou Wanxiong's voice was as sharp as a duck being choked.

The Zhou Family members beside him also stopped, one by one staring dumbfounded at the young man chatting and laughing with Yao Tianxiao.

"Head... Head of the Family! It's... it's Lu Yuan! He... he really isn't dead!"

How could this be?!

How could Lu Yuan still be alive?!

Why?

Why could he survive!!!

What... what exactly is going on?!

Zhou Wanxiong stared intently at Lu Yuan, hope, greed, and hatred, at this moment, brutally shattered by reality!

He couldn't take it anymore!

"Lu Yuan!!!"

Zhou Wanxiong pointed at Lu Yuan and roared:

"You... you actually aren't dead?!"

"Why are you still alive!!!"

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