Chapter 1430: The True Self Must Act Personally

As Master Lu waved his sleeve and spoke, the golden light of the divine shadow behind him intensified.

In just a few breaths.

The shadow had already expanded several times over. The two rows of wheels grew to several zhang in height, spinning wildly. Golden light burst forth from the rear compartment, converging in the air to form various shadowy figures that danced and flew toward the colossal shadow of the Nether Emperor.

In an instant.

The golden light illuminated the dark sky, and the strange phenomena in the heavens drew the attention of everyone present.

The people of Shadow Island watched with wide eyes.

Lu Qingshan and Wu Yonghong, though exhausted, gasped for breath and sighed repeatedly.

"Hu..."

"To think that one person could manifest so many divine shadows! Master Lu's Path of Excrement has indeed reached a new level! To think that we once followed the same master, yet now we have been left far behind. It's truly lamentable."

"As the saying goes, 'Only by enduring the bitterest of hardships can one rise above others.' Master Lu has devoted himself to honing his skills, delving deep into the Path of Excrement. Such unwavering determination is truly admirable, and it is no wonder he has achieved such heights!"

Hearing this, the others were also filled with emotion, watching the distant battlefield with even greater focus.

However, the ancient elders were somewhat confused, exchanging puzzled glances.

"Path of the Phoenix?"

"Forgive my ignorance, but Master Lu's divine abilities are indeed rare. However, aside from the various shadows, I don't see any terrifying power. What is so special about this Path of the Phoenix? Could it be that a phoenix shadow will rise from the ashes?"

"This..."

Hearing their hesitant whispers, the people of Shadow Island smiled without a word, their eyes gleaming with confidence.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuan and the others could only patiently observe, silently praying for Master Lu.

Although these elders had limited cultivation, having traversed several epochs, their knowledge was vast. They had heard of many human divine abilities, yet even they couldn't discern the true nature of Master Lu's power. Naturally, the demons, being outsiders, were even more clueless.

On the battlefield.

The Nether Emperor laughed wildly, growing more and more arrogant.

"You pitiful human, how laughable! Do you think that by manipulating some illusory shadows, you can scare me away?"

"My body is invincible, my senses and divine consciousness are akin to a god's. Even if I stand here, you wouldn't have a chance to sneak attack me!"

"Let's see how you plan to play your tricks!"

At this moment, the Nether Emperor's form towered between heaven and earth. After receiving the infusion of demonic energy from the Demon Lord, he felt even more invincible, his eyes seeing nothing but emptiness.

Riding on the Nether Emperor's terrifying aura, the demons behind him laughed even more arrogantly, as if they were watching a clown perform!

"The Nether Emperor speaks the truth! That old human is putting on quite a show, but it's nothing special!"

"Summoning so many shadows, is he planning to put on a play for us?"

"Our demonic divine abilities are unmatched in slaughter, winning through sheer power. I suspect this human's self-realized divine ability is meant to make the enemy die of laughter!"

"Pfft, that's quite the strategy!"

"Ke ke ke..."

Just as the demons were laughing.

The countless shadows in the sky suddenly expanded several times over, bursting with dazzling colors. At the same time, the shadows became even more lifelike, depicting various insects, fish, birds, beasts, grains, fruits, and even flowing substances!

Witnessing such changes, Jiang Yuan and the others grew even more curious, marveling at Master Lu's profound understanding of divine abilities, which allowed him to manifest all things.

Such a divine technique was unheard of.

Truly, a self-realized path.

As they marveled, they couldn't help but want to step forward for a closer look.

However.

The people of Shadow Island suddenly showed expressions of reverence, rapidly retreating.

Their demeanor suggested that something terrifying was about to happen!

Jiang Yuan and the elders, though confused, were not lacking in perception. A sense of foreboding instantly gripped them, and they followed suit, retreating frantically!

In an instant, they had moved hundreds of miles away, and Jiang Yuan's expression grew even more tense.

"This divine ability, is there still more to it?"

As soon as he spoke, Lu Qingshan nodded gravely.

"Indeed!"

"Watch closely, the demons are about to be drowned in excrement!"

At these words, the ancient elders' eyes trembled!

Drowned in excrement?

There was still no sign of any power, yet in an instant, the demons would be annihilated?

Master Lu's divine ability was truly terrifying!

Before they could voice their doubts.

The aura of the countless shadows in the sky surged once more. Suddenly, the dazzling colors faded, as if drained of life. The various outlines, though still vivid, turned into an eerie mix of black and yellow!

At the same time, the speed of the shadows increased dramatically, and their numbers and scale multiplied!

What had once been auspicious clouds now blotted out the sky. The shadows, with their menacing forms, suddenly exuded a terrifying aura, even obscuring the clouds above the Nether Emperor's colossal shadow.

From a distance, it looked like an endless ocean stretching across the horizon!

The changes were swift, and the surge in power far exceeded expectations!

Looking up at the endless blackness above, the Nether Emperor was momentarily stunned, his expression growing slightly more serious. He quietly activated his extraordinary divine consciousness and senses, trying to discern the nature of this strange divine ability.

But in the next moment, an extremely pungent smell descended upon him. The Nether Emperor's already hypersensitive sense of smell was suddenly overwhelmed!

In an instant.

He felt as if his head was splitting apart, his entire body invaded by the nauseating stench, as if countless maggots were crawling and gnawing at him, causing excruciating pain!

Especially his sense of smell, which had suddenly failed him.

Even his eyes began to ache terribly!

Before even engaging in combat with Master Lu's divine ability, the Nether Emperor was already howling in pain!

"Ah!"

"My eyes! It burns!"

"My body is comparable to a top-tier ancient artifact, how can I feel such pain? What kind of divine ability is this!"

The countless demons on the ground, though not as sensitive as him, also caught a whiff of the pungent, sour, and spicy stench. In an instant, it was as if they had donned masks of agony!

"What the hell is that in the sky!"

"This divine ability feels strangely familiar, the more I look at it, the more something seems off..."

"I can't take it anymore!"

"Yuě!!!"

The remaining demon army suddenly began to vomit uncontrollably. The already severely wounded soldiers couldn't even stand steady!

Amidst the wails.

The endless black sea suddenly descended, like a waterfall cascading from the heavens!

The Nether Emperor, already in immense discomfort, had no time to react. In an instant, he was drenched from head to toe by the endless black sea. As the black sea continued to pour down from the sky, he was completely submerged in the blink of an eye!

For a moment.

The colossal figure thrashed in the black sea, struggling to break free and soar, but found his entire body being eroded and dissolved. He could only scream in panic!

The black sea seemed like some kind of bizarre molten lava. In just a few breaths, it had submerged the towering figure, and most of his body had already dissolved.

Instantly!

The Nether Emperor panicked, his pupils trembling in fear!

"Impossible!"

"This can't be happening!"

But the more he struggled and screamed, the faster he sank. Torrents of the black sea even surged into his gaping maw between his massive pincers. Half of his face began to dissolve, releasing endless demonic energy!

Choked and incoherent, the Nether Emperor's eyes were filled with nothing but terror and despair!

"Cough! Cough!"

"How can I be defeated so easily? What kind of devilish divine ability is this!"

"Demon Lord, save me!!!"

His desperate screams echoed through the dark lands. Endless demonic energy evaporated from the black sea, and the colossal ant was completely submerged in an instant, leaving only half a face floating amidst the filth.

The countless demons were dumbstruck, and the depths of darkness fell into dead silence.

However.

The terrifying torrent continued to surge, advancing toward the massive demon army outside the demon capital!

"Boom!"

The waves roared with overwhelming force, spreading fear across the heavens and earth!

The black flood was like the arrival of doomsday, sending the demon army into a frantic retreat. Wails and screams filled the air!

"Damn it! The black sea is coming!"

"The more I look at it, the more familiar it seems. The smell is also somewhat familiar. This disgusting and terrifying thing... could it be the excrement of lowly creatures?"

"Yuě!!!"

"Nonsense! What creature's excrement could be so terrifying!"

"Whatever it is, run for your lives!"

"Demon Lords, save us!"

...

Watching the massive demon army being driven away by the torrent, Jiang Yuan and his companions' eyes widened in shock. They instinctively retreated a few more zhang, their wariness even greater than before.

Hearing the chaotic cries, Lei Qianjue was so startled that he shivered!

"Excrement!"

"Master Lu's divine path... is the Path of Excrement?!"

As he turned back in shock, Xiong Fen beside him nodded silently, watching the demons fleeing in panic with a look of disgust, quickly covering his eyes and turning away.

"Ah..."

"Who told those demons to be so arrogant, forcing Master Lu to act? They brought this upon themselves."

Hearing this, Lei Qianjue's eyes trembled.

In his line of sight.

Various demons were floundering in the sea of excrement, none daring to face it head-on. They could only flee in panic, even the high walls of the demon capital being eroded. Wherever the black sea passed, not a blade of grass remained.

The power of this Path of Excrement was truly terrifying, its威慑力 unparalleled throughout history.

Involuntarily, Lei Qianjue grew even more wary, his throat moving subtly.

"This Path of Excrement... is truly terrifying!"

Even without getting closer to observe, he was filled with awe. Recalling his past misunderstandings and conflicts with Shadow Island, he now felt a wave of fear.

Fortunately, back then, he had only faced a direct disciple.

Losing was one thing, but it wasn't too disastrous.

If he had encountered Master Lu...

The consequences would have been unimaginable!

Among the human army, whispers spread. Amidst their sighs, their eyes revealed a sense of finally achieving victory, and their reverence for Master Lu, standing calmly on the battlefield, grew even stronger.

In contrast.

The various demon forces could only flee in panic. Under the dual assault of the terrifying divine ability and their own revulsion, they were utterly routed.

Whether it was the remaining forces or the severely wounded leaders, they all surged back toward the demon capital. An unprecedented fear swept through the entire demon race.

In the sky.

Watching this disastrous defeat, the Grand Priest's face turned pale!

"How could this happen!!!"

At this moment, this deep and sinister high-ranking demon was also dumbfounded, completely losing his composure, not even in the mood to flatter.

Seeing the various demon priests desperately trying to escape the excrement, the scene was already unbearable, almost to the point of having no successors left!

The Grand Priest hurriedly knelt in the air, his voice tinged with urgency and a hint of tears!

"Demon Lord!"

"Now is the time of our race's life and death crisis, the situation is out of control. Please act quickly!"

Hearing this.

The blood-red eyes in the darkness showed a complex color, his tone somewhat low.

"This battle... indeed has some miscalculations..."

Even the lofty Demon Lord had to admit that the plan had gone awry, and things were slipping out of his control.

If he didn't act now, it would truly be a disaster!

Seeing the situation take an unexpected turn, the Demon Lord felt increasingly puzzled. He glanced into the distance again, only to see that Long Tian was still not making any moves, showing no signs of cooperating from within.

Instantly.

The Demon Lord's blood-red eyes flickered slightly, his blurred face showing a complex expression.

He couldn't understand why things had turned out this way. He had thought he was about to dominate the universe, but now, before even conquering a single galaxy, his race had suffered a major setback.

Why had the humans become so powerful?

And how had they comprehended such an absurd divine ability!

Why had Long Tian brought such an opponent to their sacred land?

Was this really a trap?

More like inviting a wolf into the house!

Damn it...

Could it be that Long Tian wasn't pretending to betray, but had truly turned traitor?

The Demon Lord's thoughts raced, a cold light appearing in his eyes.

But the situation was extremely critical, leaving him no time to ponder further. As the Grand Priest begged and kowtowed, he could only grit his teeth and respond.

"Enough."

"These leaders have truly disappointed me. Our race has no great talents left. Given the circumstances, even though I am at a critical moment in my cultivation, I have no choice but to act personally to turn the tide!"

His deep voice reverberated.

Countless demonic energies surged into the sky.

The Demon Lord himself appeared, and with a single palm strike, the excrement sea shadow dissipated into smoke. All the chaos and noise returned to silence. His terrifying cultivation was unprecedented, causing even the slightest sound to be heard for miles.

In an instant.

The cultivators of Yunxing were stunned, and Jiang Yuan and the people of Shadow Island also widened their eyes in shock!