Chapter 1057: The Pinnacle Moment Of Life

The Demon Lord steadfastly remained by the lakeside, his concealment growing increasingly perfect.

Little did he know, on the other side of the lake, there was someone even more adept at hiding than he was.

Whether in terms of the duration of concealment or the complete disappearance of aura, this person was truly a master!

Deep within the reeds, there were several mounds along the shore.

They varied in size, having endured years of wind and rain, their surfaces now solidified, resembling miniature mountain peaks, bearing the marks of time.

In the most inconspicuous of these mounds, Mie Shi had been hiding for several years.

Wild grass had grown on his head, reaching a height of three zhang, with a few yellow flowers blooming.

He had completely blended into the riverside environment, making it nearly impossible for anyone to detect him, even if they were right next to him. At this moment, he gazed at the distant island, indifferent to everything around him.

It was another clear and sunny day.

Mie Shi murmured softly, a trace of restlessness appearing in his eyes.

"Why haven't the great ones returned yet?"

"It seems this island is a bit more troublesome than I imagined."

Thinking this, Mie Shi couldn't help but feel a twinge of shame for the irritation that had just surfaced.

"Ah, my state of mind is still not strong enough."

"Yet, after waiting here for just a few years, I've already developed such emotions. This is truly unacceptable! The great ones are likely still fighting fiercely for our cause, enduring hardships far beyond my imagination..."

"I can't even contribute a bit of strength, just waiting here easily, yet I lack the patience to wait. How shameful! If the great ones ever find out about my impatience, how could I face them in the future?"

Returning his thoughts to the right path, Mie Shi's gaze became resolute.

"Hmm, since I've already waited for several years, I must not waver in my resolve. Otherwise, wouldn't all my previous efforts be in vain? With such a mindset, how could I ever achieve great things in the future?"

With that, he nodded subtly, his expression firm and determined!

"Yes, I will wait to the end!"

After this self-encouraging murmur, Mie Shi completely suppressed his aura, his eyes fixed intently on the distant island.

In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.

At the center of the Black Domain.

Outside the spatial rift, the ground was littered with the remains of demon corpses.

There were large-eyed monsters with peculiar appearances, and a group of muscular demons that had just been cut down, their bodies nearly filling the area around the rift, creating a rather spectacular sight.

The last of the barbarian tribe fell, its massive body slowly collapsing, its eyes filled with terror.

"Not bad..."

Yi Feng sheathed his machete, a satisfied smile on his face.

These two batches of monsters, though ugly in appearance, provided an astonishing amount of experience. In total, there were less than three hundred of them, but they had allowed him to level up once more.

The title of "Big Experience Baby" was well-deserved.

One should not judge by appearances, and the same goes for demons.

Yi Feng hadn't expected that these oddly-shaped demons would provide such a surprising amount of experience. The joy and gains were evident on his face, and he couldn't help but look forward to more.

"If there are a few more waves, that would be even better."

His light laughter echoed, and the dying muscular demon on the ground widened its eyes.

"Devil!"

With a terrified cry, it breathed its last.

Its wide eyes still held traces of unwillingness and fear.

Yi Feng noticed the commotion but paid it no mind. He even set up a small tent nearby, determined not to miss any demons, handling all his needs right there.

Experience wasn't the main concern; it was all about ensuring the safety of Yunxing.

...

Shadow Island.

The suburban construction site was bustling with activity.

Laborers were working fervently, laying bricks and building walls, more motivated than ever before.

Even under the scorching noon sun, there was no sign of stopping.

Sweat dripped everywhere, and the atmosphere was thick with the spirit of hard work.

Amidst this busy scene, a figure suddenly shot into the sky, laughing heartily, radiating an overwhelming aura!

"Hahaha! I've broken through! I've finally reached the true Heavenly Rank!"

Xiong Fen laughed joyfully, his beard and hair flying wildly!

For many years, he had been stuck at the peak of the Saint Rank, unable to progress further. Relying on elixirs, he had barely touched the threshold of the Half-Step Heavenly Rank. Now, he had finally stepped into the Heavenly Rank, realizing his dream.

What seemed like a small difference was, in reality, a vast chasm.

This exhilarating feeling was something Xiong Fen had never experienced before. His body was filled with the power of the Dao, and his spirit brimmed with confidence, as if he could destroy entire worlds with a wave of his hand!

On the ground below.

Wearing a safety helmet, Xiong Chong was filled with excitement, his eyes shining with pride at his father's majestic demeanor.

Finally.

They had made it!

His father's breakthrough in just a few days was proof that their previous speculations were correct. Working on Shadow Island was an unimaginable opportunity, a great fortune they had never dared to dream of.

Feeling the increasingly powerful Dao energy within him, Xiong Chong grew even more excited.

The towering figure of his father in the sky seemed to be a glimpse of his own future, a future where he would dominate the world!

With such a role model before him, Xiong Chong couldn't help but bow in excitement.

"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Father! I am proud of you and will strive to follow in your footsteps!"

Xiong Fen was greatly encouraged, his face beaming with pride.

As he descended, father and son looked at each other, laughing heartily, unable to contain their excitement!

"Good, good!"

"Hahaha..."

Their laughter continued, the two of them immersed in this pinnacle moment.

The workers on the upper floors watched with a mix of amusement and exasperation, shaking their heads and sighing lightly before returning to their work.

Around the site, the brick carriers were even more bemused.

The men, young and old, leaned on their tools, taking a breather while watching the spectacle.

"Is this really necessary?"

"Exactly, the Heavenly Rank is nothing special. Aunt Liu from the square dancing group next door reached the Heavenly Rank ages ago. Who brags about that kind of thing, let alone makes such a fuss?"

"It's normal. Those who haven't seen much of the world tend to act like this."

"Yeah, newcomers always get a bit carried away with their progress."

"True, they might relapse into their old habits. They might even get locked up for a few days again..."