Lord of Bones

Chapter 708: The Fall of a Prodigy
Having said this, Emperor Yin Lei's eyes showed determination, and after a moment of hesitation, he continued:
“So, I began to try to incorporate the concept of sword formation into the control of the Lightning Yin Lei Blade.

“After thousands of years of unremitting research and hard work, I finally succeeded in creating a unique lightning and thunder formation using this set of ingots.

"Once this formation is completed, the power of the Lightning Yin Lei Blade will be doubled, far exceeding the best spiritual treasures, helping me become the strongest in Wenhe and establish the power of the Yin Lei Palace."

After getting his doubts resolved, Li Yuan had a general idea of ​​how to further enhance the power of the Earthly Blade.

At this moment, he suddenly saw the divine feather fan in his hand and asked, "Did you also obtain this fan in the Lingbo Temple?"

"Many powerful ingots in the Wandao Turbid Sea all come from the Lingbo Temple." Emperor Yin Lei nodded, with a complex look in his eyes, "Unfortunately, things in the world are unpredictable...

“I built the Yin Lei Palace in the Xuan Yin Lei Region, hoping to use the natural barrier here to protect the disciples of the sect from external intrusion.

“Since I have been here, the Yin Lei Palace has no disciples who can control the lightning Yin Lei Blade like I can, and it has ultimately failed to become a force that will last forever.

“The residual energy controlled by this remnant soul of mine is about to dissipate.

"What else do you want to ask?"

The afterimage of Emperor Yin Lei became fainter, as if it would disappear into thin air at any time.

“I wonder whether the senior’s life span will eventually run out or he will enter the realm of saint?” Li Yuan thought for a moment and asked.

Xiaobai and Xuanye are both at the half-step saint level, and have never been able to successfully reach the saint level.

If Emperor Yin Lei successfully takes that step, he can provide some experience.

Emperor Yin Lei seemed to take a deep breath and said, “There is an insurmountable gap in the process of impacting the Saint Realm.

“I have attempted to reach that realm countless times, but always failed at the last moment.

“When my lifespan ran out, I still held on to a little bit of my wish, but in the end I failed to achieve my wish.”

Hearing this, Li Yuan couldn't help but feel regretful. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Senior, there are only nine Lightning Yin Thunder Blades here. For the remaining six Lightning Yin Thunder Blades, did you leave any clues or instructions?"

Emperor Yin Lei smiled slightly and said, “Young man, everything in the world has its destiny.

“In the past, I surrounded the Feather Flame Fan with nine lightning Yin Lei Blades to protect this treasure, while also expressing my deep expectations for the future of the sect.

“The other nine are left for the younger generations of Yin Lei Palace to practice and inherit.

“I hope that one day, a disciple will overcome numerous difficulties, come here to take them away, and continue the glory of Yin Lei Palace.

“However, as time went by, I never waited for the glorious moment that belonged to Yin Lei Palace, but I met you unexpectedly.

“This is undoubtedly a clever arrangement of fate, which brings me endless comfort.

“You allowed this fading afterimage of mine to witness the amazing magical power of the Lightning Yin Thunder Blade turning the pieces into a whole.

“This Lord and you have such a predestined relationship that I will lead you to the hall where I once comprehended the heavens and earth and understood the mysteries of countless elemental arts.

"That is where I have gained some insights into my cultivation. As for how much strength and wisdom you can draw from it, that depends on your understanding and luck."

Emperor Yin Lei's words gradually faded away in the echo, and every word seemed to carry a heavy history and unfulfilled expectations.

His figure became increasingly blurred, as if he would merge into this ancient stone temple at any time and become a part of eternity.

Li Yuan looked at this powerful being who was about to disappear, with complex emotions surging in his heart, and he wanted to ask something else.

However, Emperor Yin Lei's illusory big hand suddenly waved.

The entire stone hall was shaking violently as if a giant beast had been awakened.

The Yuan patterns carved on the stone wall seemed to be alive, shining brightly, and complementing the Yuan force surging in the air.

An indescribable pressure spread from the center of the stone hall.

And Li Yuan was enveloped by a gentle yet powerful force.

The surrounding space began to distort.

"boom--"

A deafening roar sounded, and endless Yuan Force madly condensed, intertwined, and collided under the control of Emperor Yin Lei, forming brilliant Yuan Force torrents, like a rushing river or a raging storm.

The lightning power contained in these elemental forces makes the entire space full of violent power.

Thunder shuttled freely in the torrent of Yuanli, sometimes as thick as a giant python, sometimes as thin as a silver thread, accompanied by thunder that shook the sky and the earth.

The strong wind was not to be outdone, sweeping through every corner of the stone hall.

All objects that can be blown are swept into the air, forming rotating storm vortices.

The space of the stone hall was torn apart at this moment, and cracks in the space spread like a spider web.

Standing in such an environment, Li Yuan felt that he was as small as dust and could be swallowed up at any time.

Shui Xuan and other strong men looked solemn, their eyes full of shock.

The space of the stone hall was like an enraged beast, frantically tearing at its own shackles, trying to break free and return to chaos.

The air around was distorted due to the instability of the space, and the light became mottled.

The originally indestructible thunder shield where Li Yuan was now looking shaky.

Thunder jumped on the surface of the shield, but it was no longer as dazzling as before. Instead, it was like a candle that was about to go out, flickering a weak and struggling light.

Every time the space vibrates, the ripples on the shield become more violent, as if it will collapse at any time.

"The stone hall space is about to collapse!"

Zhou Feiyan shouted from a dark corner, her voice sounding particularly sharp amid the chaos.

Dozens of beings surrounded the stone hall, their faces filled with fear and struggle.

The terrifying elemental force was like an invisible wave, hitting them wave after wave, making it almost impossible for them to stand.

There was a heavy sense of oppression in the air, and even breathing became extremely difficult.

"withdraw!"

Shui Xuan waved her hand without hesitation, leading the Tianyun Sect's strong men to rush towards the crack passage they entered like an arrow.

Their figures drew brilliant tracks in the air at an astonishing speed, as if they were racing against death.

"Follow!"

Zhou Feiyan was unwilling to fall behind. She waved her jade hand and her body instantly jumped up, like a light swallow flying through the chaotic space.

Chu Luyan, Su Yimo and other geniuses of Lingyun Sect followed closely behind, with fear and determination in their eyes, trying their best to escape from this world that was about to collapse.

Upon seeing this, many powerful people from various forces used their skills to rush towards the crack passage that seemed to be full of vitality.

For a moment, there was a sound of breaking wind in the crack channel, and the Yuan Force was surging.

Behind them, surging Yuanli rushed in like a raging tide, bombarding the crumbling stone palace with earth-shattering power.

Under the merciless ravages of the Yuanli tide, the ancient and magnificent stone palace seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible giant hand.

Every stone brick and every carved beam were shaking violently, making an earth-shattering roar, like the struggle and roar of an ancient behemoth before death.

From time to time, turbulent flows of energy gushed out from the space cracks, and each strand contained a terrifying force that was enough to destroy mountains and rivers.

Even a strong person in the Huawen realm, who possesses extraordinary power, may not be able to resist such a force.

As the impact of the Yuan force intensified, the collapse of the stone hall seemed to be inevitable.

Huge rocks fell off one after another and crashed down.

The entire stone hall seemed to have turned into a death trap, trapping the Yuanzhe like prey.

They struggled and fled desperately, hoping to find a glimmer of hope in this disaster.

.........

In the center of the lava lake.

The red magma was like a boiling sea, rolling and swallowing everything.

At the center, the once magnificent palace complex was now experiencing a doomsday-like collapse. The huge rocks were twisted and deformed in the flames, sinking into the boundless sea of ​​fire, and finally turned into a wisp of green smoke in the rolling heat wave.

A group of powerful men from Lingyun Sect, dressed in tattered clothes and with marks of being burned by the high temperature on their faces, landed with difficulty on the relatively cool rocks by the lava lake.

They were still gasping for breath, and their eyes still contained the fear of escaping from the collapse of the cold and strange space.

Su Yimo seemed extremely fragile at this moment, staring at the lava lake with empty eyes, as if he wanted to see through the all-consuming sea of ​​fire, looking for traces of the people he cared about.

Her voice was small and trembling: "Li Yuan...didn't he come out?
"Will he die here?"

Her eyes gradually turned red, and tears welled up in them but did not fall.

Seeing this, Chu Luyan patted Su Yimo's shoulder gently and comforted her, "You have to believe him.

"Li Yuan was able to remain unharmed in the thunder and rock wind, and even his cultivation level increased greatly. He will be able to escape danger this time as well.

“Don’t forget, the Lightning Yin Lei Blade in his hand is a Yuanbao that has an indissoluble bond with Emperor Yin Lei.

“And the Feather Flame Fan also belongs to Emperor Yin Lei, so this may be the key to his escape.

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“Perhaps, he can even gain the favor of Emperor Yin Lei and gain an unexpected opportunity.”

"Really?" Su Yimo searched for the answer in Chu Luyan's determined eyes.

"Of course." Chu Luyan nodded slightly, with an expression that left no room for doubt in her eyes, "Li Yuan doesn't even take Tianyun Sect seriously, nor is he afraid of our Lingyun Sect.

“He is not someone who gives up easily.

"Why, have you lost confidence in him?"

There was a hint of teasing in his tone, trying to ease Su Yimo's nervousness with a relaxed atmosphere.

Su Yimo finally relaxed her tightly pursed lips after hearing this, and a look of determination flashed across her eyes: "Yes! I have confidence in him, he will definitely make it out alive."

At this time, a middle-aged woman at the peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm in Lingyun Sect slowly spoke: "The weakening period of the Xuanyin Thunder Region will only last for a dozen years. Time is running out, and we have to go to the next place."

"Yes, Elder Yun." All the powerful men of Lingyun Sect responded in unison.

Bai Wanqing, who was outstanding in appearance and gentle in temperament, took a step forward and said, "Elder Yun, are you going to..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Elder Yun with a slight gesture.

Strong men from various forces are still gathered around.

They stared at the lava lake with anxiety or curiosity.

"There are too many people here and it's not advisable to stay here for long." Elder Yun looked around and said in a deep voice.

After saying this, Elder Yun moved, turned into a stream of light, and rushed in one direction.

Upon seeing this, other powerful men from the Lingyun Sect followed closely behind Elder Yun, leaving a trail of afterimages on the shore of the lava lake, and soon disappeared from the sight of the crowd of Yuanzhe.

"Thirteenth Elder, the Lingyun Sect's team has left." An elder from the Shuiyun Peak of the Tianyun Sect followed the light that was gradually disappearing in the sky, "Their previous indifference to the Yuyan Fan shows that they already knew about it.

"If you leave now, you must know that there are more precious relics nearby."

"Yes, Lingyun Sect's action this time is obviously not a blind move." Another elder agreed, "Should we adjust our strategy and follow them? Perhaps we can gain something."

Shui Xuan shook her head and said firmly: "No need.

"Act as planned. This trip to the Leirong Palace did not go as planned, and the losses must be compensated as soon as possible."

"Li Yuan always likes to interfere." An elder's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, "However, this time the stone hall space collapsed, he can't escape this disaster."

Shui Xuan snorted coldly and said, "That kid is extremely cunning. I don't think he will die so easily unless I see it with my own eyes.

“Pass the order down, send more sect guardians to closely monitor the entrances to the Xuanyin Thunder Region.

"Once you find any trace of Li Yuan, report it immediately. There must be no mistakes."

“Is it necessary to be so cautious?” An elder looked puzzled as he looked at the lava lake where the flames were still rising to the sky and the cracks in the space were looming. “Such a horrible space collapse, even the Huawen Realm ancestor on Tianyun Peak would probably find it difficult to escape unscathed.”

Shui Xuan also took a deep look at the lava lake, as if to penetrate the layers of flames and heat waves and see through the essence of it: "Li Yuan is a person who cannot be judged by common sense.

"Don't take it lightly, otherwise, you will fall into his hands sooner or later."

“Although his teleportation is limited in distance, his control over the power of space has reached the proficiency of a strong man in the Huawen realm.

“Even an old me would be ashamed of myself.

"He is only ninety years old, but he has already broken through to the minor success of the Half-Step Transformation Realm, and can even compete with the peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm."

As soon as these words were spoken, the powerful men of Tianyun Sect around them seemed to be struck by thunder and suddenly woke up.

"There are only a few such peerless monsters in the entire Wen River in a thousand years!" An elder murmured to himself, with both amazement and worry in his tone.

A gust of wind blew by, bringing with it the unique heat of the lava lake, and all the powerful men of Tianyun Sect fell silent.

A genius like Li Yuan, once he grows up, will be a huge threat to the Tianyun Sect.

A young elder added: “According to the great elder, Li Yuan was less than seventy years old when he was in the Baobian camp.

"With the cultivation base of the middle stage of Yuan Shen realm, he has mastered the use of space teleportation.

“After entering the Jinglan Feng Clan Ruins, there were even rumors that he had received help from the Spirit Devouring Demon Vine.

"That demon vine is a powerful being in the Life Spirit Realm."

The Essence-Devouring Demon Vine is a terrifying creature that devours the essence of living beings.

It is of great significance to the Tianyun Sect, and it makes them feel cold.

Shui Xuan's voice sounded again, interrupting everyone's thoughts: "Twenty years, from the middle stage of Yuan Shen realm to the small success of half-step Hua Wen realm...

“If he is given another sixty years of time, it is not impossible for him to enter the Half-Step Transformation Realm, or even go one step further and reach the peak.”

After saying that, Shui Xuan looked into the distance and quickly made some follow-up plans.

Afterwards, a group of powerful men from the Tianyun Sect stood up one after another, carrying their respective missions, and left the lava lake full of crises and opportunities.

The Thundermolten Palace no longer exists, and the hot atmosphere by the lava lake is mixed with a hint of sadness.

The Yuanzhe who had not yet left all had deep regret in their eyes.

It was not just because he failed to obtain any treasures from the ruins, but more because he felt sorry for the death of the genius Li Yuan.

At the age of seventy-one, he ranked among the top three on the list of the hundred geniuses with his astonishing talent, like a bright star, illuminating the hundred families in Wenhe.

At the age of seventy-five, he defeated the future young leader of Shuiyun Peak in a thrilling duel, and then escaped from the hands of the eight most powerful elders of Tianyun Sect.

At the age of eighty, Li Yuan shocked the world again by defeating the number one on the Thousand Kings List of the Seven Sects of Wenhe.

At the age of ninety, he is already a Half-Step Transformation Realm expert.

As long as he is alive, there is a great possibility that he will step into the Huawen realm and become the strongest among the truly strong.

"It's a pity, it's a shame."

A group of Yuanists sighed softly, their eyes filled with regret for Li Yuan's death and lament for the fickleness of fate.

Soon after.

As one figure after another left, the last trace of the Thunder Melt Palace was completely swallowed up by the waves of the lava lake.

Deathly silence enveloped this once glorious place.

Every breeze seems to carry whispers of the past, echoing in the air.

.........

The ninth volume, Famous in Wenhe, ends. The tenth volume, Four Sects, begins.

See you in the new volume.

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