Chapter 1423: All Are Award-Winning Actors |
After Long Tian's shocked and questioning words, Master Lu did not immediately reply.
He walked slowly with his hands behind his back, coming to stand parallel with Long Tian. At the same time, people from the Shadow Island continuously stepped out from behind, lining up at the forefront of the crowd, all revealing faint smiles.
Dozens of people cast their gazes over, their smiles full of profound meaning. Their attitude was completely different from before; there was no obvious respect, but rather a somewhat playful scrutiny.
Suddenly, Long Tian felt like a monkey being watched. He felt increasingly humiliated and panicked in his heart, and his face became even more unsightly.
"You people!"
Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Master Lu's calm voice.
"Just wait here peacefully. You do not need to concern yourself with the rest."
The soft tone was ordinary, yet it exuded an unquestionable pressure, shocking Long Tian into a dark expression as he angrily clenched his fists and cursed!
"Bastards!"
Long Tian's angry scolding carried quite an imposing manner, his aura of a superior becoming increasingly natural.
Unfortunately, the forefront of the crowd was filled with experts from the Shadow Island who had already secretly deployed a restrictive barrier. His voice could not be transmitted out at all. Not only did it fail to achieve the intended effect, but it also caused Lu Qingshan and the others to chuckle and exchange glances.
"Lord of the Cloud Planet?"
"Tsk tsk, he's really deep into character."
"To be honest, if I suddenly ran into such a person, I might actually believe him a bit. This guy is a fucking demonic genius, he even fooled himself with his acting."
As the light laughter rang out, Long Tian was stunned, his eyes widening in shock!
An ominous premonition grew stronger, frightening him into hurriedly scanning the subtle expressions of the crowd. Within a few breaths, he became increasingly panicked. His imposing aura continuously dissipated, and his gaze flickered uncertainly.
Acting? Demonic genius?
What did these people mean by their words!
Could it be that his fake identity as the Planet Lord had been discovered?!
Before he could speak again, Master Lu spoke in a deep voice.
"Kid, just wait here peacefully. If you know what's good for you, you might be able to pick up the position of Demon Venerable later. Otherwise, you will be sliced into a thousand pieces and your soul completely destroyed."
"I see you have a bit of cleverness, you should know how to choose, right?"
As soon as the words fell, Long Tian's eyes widened in horror.
The position of Demon Venerable?
For this person to say such things, he indeed knew his true identity!
How could this be!
He asked himself, his acting had always been flawless, how could the other party see through it!
What was even more exaggerated was that the other party's tone was extremely confident, as if taking down the Demon Race was as easy as flipping a hand. It was as if even the position of Demon Venerable was nothing in his eyes, casually promising it away.
How was this possible!
Long Tian's mind buzzed with shock, his pupils constantly flickering.
At the same time.
Master Lu casually pointed a finger, and several streaks of flowing light swirled out from his sleeve.
The next moment.
The flowing light surrounded Long Tian. He was actually completely immobilized, unable to even utter a single word. In his eyes, which were glaring like brass bells, the shock and panic grew even more intense.
A single point of a finger made him unable to live or die.
This!
What terrifying means was this!
The strength this person displayed now was several times more formidable than when they were at the Planet Lord's Manor!
With such strength, perhaps his earlier words were not empty boasts, but rather he had come prepared long ago.
Could it be...
These people had also been acting all along?
Damn it!
I've been fooled?!
Instantly.
Long Tian abruptly woke up from his sweet dream of being the Planet Lord. Various recent events continuously surfaced in his mind, and his breathing became extremely rapid.
The other party could easily subdue him and even knew his identity, yet they had never pointed it out. Instead, they allowed him to lead the crowd to the Demon Capital. This great trouble simply didn't make sense.
Unless...
These people had planned it from the very beginning.
In terms of cultivation base and status, Long Tian asked himself and found nothing desirable. Yet these humans patiently watched him perform. It was probably to use him to pass through the Demon Race's layers of defenses and void restrictions, going straight to the Demon Capital without hindrance!?
So, the pawn was actually himself?
What he thought was perfect strategy was nothing but a clumsy performance in the eyes of these people. When it came to real acting, these humans were the professionals, and their cultivation was also ridiculously strong.
The human world was too sinister.
Life really is a fucking play, and they are all award-winning actors!
In just a few breaths.
Long Tian felt terrified upon closer thought, his pupils trembling violently!
Even though he was finally awake to the truth, he could not quickly accept everything. He could not believe why humans could be so formidable and intelligent, and he could even less accept the bleak reality of suddenly falling from the position of Planet Lord!
This contrast of falling from the clouds into the mud was simply too great, and the transition was too sudden, instantly crushing Long Tian's state of mind.
Recalling for just a few breaths, Long Tian only felt a sweetness in his throat.
"Pfft..."
A mist of blood spewed out, his demon heart suffering a heavy blow!
However glorious he was before, the humiliation at this moment was a hundred times worse. The heavy blows mixed with shock made Long Tian completely dumbfounded on the spot, his eyes turning chaotic...
Seeing that sluggish appearance, Master Lu could not be bothered to pay any more attention to him.
With a signal from his eyes, two people stood guard beside Long Tian. Combined with the previously set restrictions, Long Tian could not escape even if he grew wings, and outsiders could not see any flaws.
Then, he personally led the people of the Shadow Island forward. Lu Qingshan, the father and son Xiong Fen, Jiang Yuan, and the others followed solemnly, shouting challenges towards the hundred-zhang high walls of the Demon Capital not far away.
"Cowardly rats of the Demon Race, today is your day of death!"
"The karma and grudges of generations will end in this battle!"
As several deep voices resounded, dark clouds gathered over the Demon Capital!
The previously quiet surroundings suddenly experienced fierce winds. The hundred-zhang black gates crashed open, and countless void ripples spread out in the sky. Sky-covering formidable figures instantly appeared!
Above layers of darkness.
A pair of blood-red eyes slowly opened, and a deep laughter echoed as if coming from hell.
"Jie jie jie..."
"Ignorant humans, you are already turtles in a jar. Death is at hand yet you remain completely oblivious. Truly laughable and pathetic."
Infinite demonic voices echoed through heaven and earth, and several giant shadows suddenly appeared.
There was the several-zhang tall Bull Demon leader Niu Shadi, the Tree Demon leader who had spanned endless years, and the Blood Ant leader whose entire body emitted a netherworld aura...
In the blink of an eye.
Ten formidable giants of the Demon Race appeared together, standing across the sky and locking down the area around the Demon Capital. Just the terrifying aura they emitted made the tens of millions of miles around the Demon Capital feel like an ice cellar, frightening many cultivators into trembling eyes and quietly stepping back.
The Demon Race giants stood quietly in the sky with their arms crossed, their eyes full of contemptuous smiles. Even the massive number of demons continuously surging out of the Demon Capital fully displayed confidence and pride on their faces, as if the army of human cultivators in their sight were nothing but lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
The two sides were separated by a thousand zhang, confronting each other for only a few breaths.
The Cloud Planet cultivators suddenly became tense. Witnessing the formidability of the Demon Race giants with their own eyes, and being surrounded by endless demons, people continuously began to voice their panic.
"This!"
"The Demon Race was actually prepared. Have we fallen into a trap?"
"This battle is likely fraught with grim possibilities. My death is not to be pitied, but it is hateful that the great cause of eradicating demons is unfinished, and we cannot wipe out these brutal alien races!"
"Even so, even if we fight to the death, I'm afraid we won't be able to kill our way out. The Cloud Planet will inevitably suffer a massacre in the future!"
"What should we do? Lord Planet Lord, please say something!"
In their desperation, the cultivators who did not know the truth could only look toward Long Tian's back.
Unfortunately, Long Tian's demonic heart had already shattered. He stood stiffly like a puppet, completely unresponsive, unable to even put on an act to give the crowd a bit of confidence.
Fortunately, Master Lu spoke up in time, managing to steady the army's morale.
"Everyone, there is no need to panic. The Star Lord has anticipated this."
"In today's battle, although the Demon Race is formidable, our Cloud Star also has a senior expert assisting us. It is still unknown who will emerge victorious. To tell you the truth, this Elder Jiang is a mighty figure who has crossed epochs. With Elder Jiang's help, why should we fear the demons!"
As soon as these words were spoken, thousands of cultivators looked up in astonishment. Following the direction of Master Lu's extended hand, they saw Jiang Yuan standing quietly, exuding a transcendent, immortal-like aura. The light of hope gradually burst forth in their eyes!
"An existence that has crossed epochs!"
"So we have such a senior expert aiding us. There is hope for our Human Race in this battle!"
"To be able to participate in this battle in this lifetime, I would die without regrets!"
Being the center of attention of thousands, Jiang Yuan did not dare to act arrogantly now, waving his hands repeatedly in modesty.
In just a few breaths of time.
The momentum of the Cloud Star cultivators surged. In this desperate situation, they revealed their tenacious Dao hearts. Their battle intent began to condense once again, forcefully withstanding the terrifying oppressive might of the Demon Race giants.
However, this sudden change was still not worth mentioning in the eyes of the Demon Race giants. Niu Shadi and the others looked down with their arms crossed, all wearing confident smiles as if everything was expected.
Only when their gazes swept toward Jiang Yuan did they show a hint of interest and begin to comment.
"Hmph."
"Just as the Lord expected, the humans do indeed have some trump cards."
"This person's aura seems no weaker than ours. Is he also at the initial stage of the Desolate Realm? Such combat power is barely passable, but unfortunately, relying on him alone cannot change the already destined outcome."
"Hehe, it is already incredibly rare for mere humans to possess such combat power. It's no wonder they are so short-sighted."
"That's true. If an ant knew its limits, how could it do something as foolish as trying to shake a tree?"
"Hehehe..."
The Demon Race giants chatted and laughed confidently. With a casual wave of their hands, they ordered the various tribes on the ground to march forward, surging toward the Cloud Star cultivators like a tidal wave.
The great battle was on the verge of breaking out!
Terrifying killing intent instantly filled the heavens and earth, as if it would crush everything in its path in an instant.
Even though the impending battle was so terrifying, the Demon Race giants never paid attention to anything else. They only stared at Jiang Yuan; the other figures were simply unworthy of their regard.
In their view, the moment the two sides clashed, it should be a one-sided situation, like a flood sweeping away everything.
However.
At the moment the human and demon armies collided, the vanguard of the Demon Race suddenly collapsed.
In just a single encounter, a gap was torn open!
This sudden and unexpected reversal left the giants slightly stunned. Including Niu Shadi, a flash of surprise crossed their eyes.
"How could this be?"
After exchanging surprised glances, the demons couldn't help but look down. Who knew that after looking closely for just a few breaths, the giants' eyes widened significantly, and their expressions became even more bewildered.
In their line of sight.
At the front lines of the clash between the two races, dozens of human cultivators pushed forward and charged straight ahead, forcefully carving their way into the demon army. Wherever they passed, there was no one who could withstand a single exchange. It looked as easy as chopping melons and slicing vegetables!
"Great Brick-Moving Palm!"
"Ninefold Cart-Pushing Hand!"
Especially the two leaders wearing bizarre white helmets. They slaughtered the demons without a moment's pause. Their posture clearly showed they had undergone thousands of tempering trials. Their eyes also seemed to harbor some kind of outrageous battle intent, making them look insanely bloodthirsty and impatient!
Even though the vanguard of the demon army was the Bull Demon Tribe, famous for their tyrannical combat power, they could hardly block the offensive.
Seeing this, Niu Shadi's eyes visibly trembled.
Something is wrong...
These dozens of human cultivators charging at the very front seem completely off!
Even if they were just low-level combatants and absolutely couldn't reach the level of dominating the outcome of this battle, these humans were clearly stronger than the demon army, and they looked incredibly brutal!
Were these still the weak human cultivators?
If this continued, the Bull Demon Tribe's foundation might be completely wiped out.
Damn it, where did this bunch of people pop out from!
After watching for merely dozens of breaths, those two had already led their group to charge into the middle formation of the demon army, forcefully slaughtering the demons into a steady retreat. The military formation even showed signs of collapsing.
What was even more outrageous was that those two did not show the slightest sign of fatigue. They were muttering words to themselves, seemingly growing braver the more they fought!
"One hundred and sixty-three!"
"One hundred and sixty-four!"
"Son! Your father is about to break past one hundred and seventy. You are still too young, watch and learn!"
"Dad, don't celebrate too early. Once I put on my work clothes in a bit, I'll catch up in the blink of an eye!"
...
Watching the corpses of the Bull Demons continuously falling to the ground, Niu Shadi's heart was bleeding, and he was so angry he was about to curse out loud!
After hesitating for a few breaths.
He finally couldn't help but look back, bowing toward the Demon Venerable hidden deep within the dark clouds.
"My Lord!"
"The situation seems a bit amiss. If this continues, our tribe will likely suffer heavy casualties. I beg my Lord to grant permission for me to join the battle!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the rest of the Demon Race giants also respectfully directed their gazes toward the depths.
