Chapter 667 - 416: Encountering Massive World Essence Again, The Fifth Life Nears Its End (Part 4)

Chapter 667: Chapter 416: Encountering Massive World Essence Again, The Fifth Life Nears Its End (Part 4)

Their cultivation has astonishingly reached the pinnacle of Transformation, solely in terms of the robustness of their vitality and purity of power, it completely rivals the original body of Lu Xuan from thirty years ago, before he broke through the Embracing Elixir Realm!

On the surface, Hong Fei appeared calm and unmoved, but inwardly he was far from tranquil.

He was immensely curious about why this legendary figure, rumored to have broken through the elusive Embracing Elixir Realm, suddenly became intrigued by this mysterious lake.

Is it purely out of curiosity for the unknown that strong individuals seek to explore?

Or... has he sensed something that these Masters of Transformation cannot detect at all?

Or perhaps, this elder holds some unknown, ancient clues about this place?

Lu Xuan did not address Hong Fei’s inner doubts; he walked a few steps forward, closer to the lakeside.

Next—suddenly, a mutation erupted!

In Lu Xuan’s originally calm eyes, a dazzling golden light burst forth!

The light wasn’t illusory but condensed into substance, like two miniature suns kindled in his eyes, piercing through the illusion, revealing the truth!

Since descending upon this world, this was the first time Lu Xuan had completely unleashed the vast power of his Embracing Elixir Realm in front of outsiders without reservation!

No longer any restraint, no longer an ounce of concealment!

"Boom—!"

An indescribable, majestic pressure erupted centered around him!

Not aimed at anyone, but the complete form of the Ten Thousand Valleys Returning to the River Fist True Intent inherent in Lu Xuan’s Martial Arts Will.

Like a prehistoric beast that had slumbered for countless eras, suddenly awakened, sweeping out in its most primordial, domineering manner!

Instantly, the skies changed!

The originally peaceful airflow among the Kunlun Mountains was stirred into a howling gale, raising sand and pebbles from the ground, whipping at people’s garments, nearly making it difficult to stand!

Above the lake, clouds and mist, dense throughout the years, seemed stirred by an invisible giant hand, churned wildly, surged, transforming into bizarre shapes.

The most alarming was that originally jade-like, mirror-smooth lake surface!

The entire lake surface began to boil violently!

Calmness shattered in an instant, the emerald waters rolled into massive waves several meters high, billowing tumultuously, crashing fiercely against the lakeshore with a deafening roar!

The scene of heaven and earth, altered by a single person’s intent!

Standing behind Lu Xuan, Chief Instructor Hong Fei, sixty years old, with cultivation already at the pinnacle of Transformation, having weathered countless storms in his life, as the chief instructor of the Dragon Corps.

At this moment, like a bewildered child, his eyes involuntarily widened, his mouth slightly agape, completely ignoring his usual dignity and image!

All his perceptions, all his spirit, firmly captured by this earth-shattering scene and the silhouette in front.

Indeed, it is!!!

No need for any verbal explanation; this terrifying power witnessed and felt firsthand was the most indisputable evidence!

This force not only capable of shaking the vitality of Martial Arts practitioners but also stirring the power of heaven and earth, causing winds to howl, clouds to surge, lakes to ripple.

This willpower, surpassing human limits, interfering with reality... it is it!

Belonging to the legendary Martial Arts True Intent of the Embracing Elixir Realm!

Imprinted on countless pages of national martial arts texts, haunting the souls of every martial artist worldwide, a goal long pursued yet almost never seen with one’s own eyes—the ultimate target of national martial arts!

Hong Fei once thought it was just a vague legend, the exaggerated aspiration of predecessors.

Until this moment, until witnessing the godlike golden light emanating from Lu Xuan, feeling the Martial Arts True Intent that transforms the color of the world.

Only then did he firmly believe, the path, indeed still lies ahead!

Excitement, shock, yearning... a mixture of complex emotions rolled within Hong Fei’s chest.

The most critical step towards the legendary realm, how did Mr. Lu penetrate the fog and succeed in taking?

Despite Hong Fei’s fifty years of ardent cultivation, reaching the pinnacle of Transformation, the path ahead seems like a sheer cliff.

No matter how he tried, he could still find no feasible pathway, saw no gleam of light on the road ahead.

Yet now, things are different!

Hope is right in front of us! A living legend is by our side!

If he could receive even a hint of guidance from the eminent Mr. Lu, this pioneer who has already succeeded, it would be like lighting a guiding beacon in the endless darkness!

Thinking of this, Hong Fei’s gaze at Lu Xuan’s back changed completely.

No longer purely awe and shock, but for the first time it revealed an almost pure form of worship and longing, akin to a disciple facing a mentor imparting life lessons!

At this moment, this high-ranking, dignified, and serious chief instructor of the Dragon Corps had silently resolved in his heart to cast aside all status and face.

No matter the cost, no matter whether Mr. Lu is willing, he will persistently stick by Mr. Lu’s side, using every possible means to seek even the slightest guidance!

This is not only for personal breakthroughs in martial arts but also to explore that long severed path for the entire martial arts community of Dragon Country!

For this, what does one’s personal dignity matter?

"Leave this place, I want to train here for a while!"

Lu Xuan’s calm voice sounded again, instantly awakening Hong Fei immersed in immense shock and future visions.

Though uncertain why Mr. Lu chose to train here at this moment, it did not hinder him from completely submitting.

To gain Mr. Lu’s favor, to seek that coveted guidance, the primary task is to fully, wholeheartedly comply with this strong individual’s will!

Hong Fei suppressed all curiosity and doubts in his heart, respectfully bowed deeply to Lu Xuan’s back.

"Yes, Mr. Lu! Rest assured! As long as I, Hong Fei, have breath, I will never allow any creature—whether human or beast—to set foot here and disturb your peaceful cultivation!"

With these words, he didn’t hesitate any longer, swiftly retreating like lightning.

At a sufficiently distant place, Hong Fei immediately used encrypted communications to issue a supreme directive.

Make the lake the center, within a five-kilometer radius, designate as a maximum restricted area! Initiate first-level combat readiness alert!

All personnel and equipment are strictly prohibited from entering without his personal permission, and violators are authorized for the use of all necessary means!

After issuing the order, Hong Fei personally guarded the outermost perimeter.

He knew this was the first task that Mr. Lu had entrusted to him, and he must perform flawlessly.

And at the center of the lake, the golden light around Lu Xuan grew more intense, a hint of a smile involuntarily appearing on his lips.

It seems I have come to the right place.

Red Dust Immortal System (Fifth Life)

Host: Lu Xuan

Realm: Embracing Elixir Grandmaster (Mid-stage)

Cultivation Technique: Ten Thousand Valleys Returning Flow Fist (7/9)

Points: 135090

Detected a large amount of Power of Heaven and Earth, please confirm whether to refine.

"Fantastic!" Even with Lu Xuan’s mindset that has experienced five lifetimes, at this moment, he cannot help but silently praise.

It turns out this seemingly calm, yet innately tumultuous lake capable of emitting mysterious dragon keens.

Its core is constructed of highly concentrated Power of Heaven and Earth!

Where is this water, it is clearly an enormous flowing, nearly infinite system of points!

The sounds of "dragon keens" that troubled Dragon Country for years, occasionally resounding, without any pattern, were not biological sounds at all.

But manifestations of the will of heaven and earth!

"Confirm refining!" Lu Xuan made the command to the system panel without hesitation.