Chapter 1510: Shadow Pass

When everyone saw this massive gate, they had already given up hope.

Upon witnessing the chaotic scene before them, their interest waned even further.

There was even a sense of anger, as if they had been played for fools.

If you didn’t want to open the armory, then don’t open it. No one had asked for it in the first place.

But to use the pretense of opening it only to present them with a pile of junk was simply unacceptable.

However, in the next moment, they noticed something unusual.

The swords, spears, and halberds scattered haphazardly on the ground each exuded a deep, terrifying aura.

Divine weapons possess a spirit.

Under the oppressive aura of so many terrifying divine weapons, the personal weapons carried by everyone began to tremble before falling silent.

It was as if a lively child, upon encountering something horrifying, immediately shrunk back in fear.

In an instant, the previously indifferent crowd widened their eyes in shock, gasping in disbelief.

Whether they were sect leaders, reclusive experts, leaders of the demon realm, or rulers of planets, none could maintain their composure.

At this moment, they felt like country bumpkins who had just entered the city.

They swore they had never seen so many divine weapons in their entire lives.

“This… this… am I seeing things?” One expert rubbed his eyes, completely losing the demeanor of a master.

“Indeed, every single divine weapon here is no worse than my personal weapon.”

“Look at that axe…”

“And that sword…”

Exclamations of astonishment filled the air.

Seeing this, Lu Dashan, Lu Qingshan, and the others simply smiled faintly.

They had long anticipated such a reaction.

“Apologies, everyone. Over the years, we’ve accumulated so many weapons that we haven’t been able to arrange them neatly. It’s a bit messy, so please forgive us,” Lu Qingshan said with a cupped fist.

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in complaints.

These divine weapons, which any one of them would have treasured and enshrined, were carelessly scattered about. This wasn’t just messy—it was a downright waste.

“Elder Lu, may I ask where your island obtained so many divine weapons?” A planetary ruler, having finally managed to tear his dazzled eyes away, couldn’t help but ask Lu Qingshan.

Hearing this, the others also turned their attention to him.

This was the question on everyone’s mind.

Lu Qingshan smiled faintly and said, “Most of these weapons were forged by Master Fang Zaowu, a direct disciple of our master.”

“Forged directly?” The man’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.

Lu Qingshan nodded calmly.

This immediately drew gasps from the crowd.

For any blacksmith to forge even one weapon of this caliber would be enough to earn them the title of a grandmaster in the forging world. Yet, so many divine weapons had been forged by a single person? Just how high must that person’s forging skills be? It was simply unimaginable!

“And what about the rest?” someone else asked.

“The rest are even more terrifying,” Lu Qingshan said solemnly. “Those were the defective pieces forged by our master during his leisure time. That row over there…”

Following his gaze, everyone saw dozens of divine weapons placed on the innermost shelf.

Although every weapon forged by Fang Zaowu was of the highest quality, they paled in comparison to the ones on that shelf.

In fact, everyone had already been drawn to that row of weapons.

But you’re telling us these are defective pieces?

“Everyone, I trust that what you see before you proves that what I said earlier was not false, right?” Lu Dashan looked at the stunned crowd and smiled faintly. “Please believe me, as long as we hold Shadow Island and wait for our master and the other great figures to return, those so-called alien races will surely crumble.”

“We were too narrow-minded.”

The crowd bowed in shame, cupping their fists in respect.

Only now did they fully believe what Lu Dashan had said earlier.

They couldn’t help but marvel that such beings existed in their galaxy, and it gave them hope.

After all, the sudden appearance of the alien races was like a mountain pressing down on them.

Having just defeated the demon race not long ago, the emergence of these mysterious aliens, whose origins they didn’t even know, filled them with worry.

But with such powerful figures on their side, there was hope of defeating the alien races.

“Elder Lu, may I ask if we could exchange some treasures for one of these divine weapons?”

At this moment, one of the planetary rulers spoke up sheepishly. “Of course, we may not have anything comparable to these divine weapons, so your island might be at a disadvantage. But rest assured, we will do our utmost to assist in defending Shadow Island and await the return of the master you spoke of.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd turned their anxious gazes toward Lu Qingshan and the others.

It was impossible not to desire such weapons.

Owning even one of these divine weapons would, without exaggeration, multiply their combat power several times over.

Facing their eager looks, Lu Qingshan stroked his beard and smiled.

“There’s no need for an exchange. We opened this place as a gesture of gratitude for your assistance.”

Lu Qingshan laughed heartily. “So, feel free to choose the weapons that suit you best. You can also take the remaining ones back and distribute them among your elite forces.”

As soon as Lu Qingshan finished speaking, the crowd’s eyes widened, and they couldn’t hide their excitement.

Such generosity, such magnanimity…

It left even these seasoned experts in awe!

“We are deeply grateful and will defend Shadow Island with all our might.”

In unison, the energized crowd voiced their commitment.

Lu Qingshan and the others exchanged smiles.

Although they had given away the divine weapons forged by Yi Feng and Fang Zaowu without permission, they believed that, for the sake of better defending Shadow Island, even if Yi Feng and Fang Zaowu found out, they wouldn’t be too harsh on them.

With the reinforcements from these experts and the addition of these divine weapons, they felt more confident in defending against the alien races’ attacks.

Time flew by, and two years passed.

After Lu Qingshan and the others opened the armory, they also partially opened the scripture repository left behind by Yi Feng, within their authority.

Elite disciples from various planets, sects, and schools were sent there to comprehend the great Dao.

In no time, geniuses began to emerge one after another.

The planets and sects united as one, with many even sharing their secret techniques.

Through the fusion of various methods, combined with the forging techniques of Ye Bei and others, and enhanced by numerous formations, Shadow Island erected a towering wall thousands of feet high, encircling the entire island. This wall formed a formidable defense against the alien races, becoming a natural barrier that intercepted their invasion.

From then on, Shadow Island became known as Shadow Pass, its fame spreading across the stars.