I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1424: The Ultimate Trump Card Is Nothing More Than This

For a few brief moments, the demon leaders stood in humble expectation, yet the Demon Venerable remained in profound silence.

The battle unfolding on the ground had devolved into a gruesome spectacle of carnage. The might of the Great Dao surged through the demon ranks like an unstoppable torrent. With each passing breath, members of the Bull Demon Clan cried out in agony before succumbing, their retreat becoming an undeniable reality.

Witnessing this deteriorating situation, Niu Shadi's anxiety intensified, and he bowed once more.

"My Lord!"

"This subordinate implores to join the fray!"

However, even as the words left his lips, the Demon Venerable offered no response.

The other demon leaders began to voice their discontent with indifference.

"Old Bull, you exhibit too much haste. Since the Lord has not yet sanctioned the engagement, you ought to continue observing the conflict."

"Precisely. As the commanders of our respective clans, we are the generals appointed for this battle. How can one possibly act with such recklessness?"

"The Lord harbors a plan within his heart. Your duty is to await and follow orders with tranquility. How can you presume to request battle without due authorization? Your Bull Demon Clan has already amassed numerous achievements; to still covet further merit in this manner, such an insatiable thirst for glory, is surely unbecoming of a leader's dignity."

After these few sharp retorts, Niu Shadi's eyes widened like crimson bells, brimming with indignation!

"You lot!"

Though not adept at intricate schemes, he could clearly discern the petty machinations of the leaders from the various tribes. These individuals were patently envious and sought to exploit the situation, aiming to witness the Bull Demon Clan depleted of its fighting strength!

How malevolent and detestable their ambitions were!

Despite fully comprehending their underlying motives, Niu Shadi found himself at a loss for words. Moreover, the other demons wielded the Demon Venerable's authority as a means to exert pressure upon him. He could only clench his teeth, ball his fists, and patiently endure.

Yet, mere moments passed before an unforeseen development occurred.

The human cultivators had already breached the demon army's formation, cutting down over ten thousand demons. Not only were the Bull Demon Clan, who formed the vanguard, subjected to grievous losses, but even the diverse tribes suffered significant blows. Countless corpses littered the ground, creating a scene akin to a field of wheat swaying violently in the wind!

Observing the surging momentum of the cultivators from Yunxing and the evident downturn in the battle's tide,

The other demon leaders, their eyes betraying a flicker of concern, began to bow in unison, each requesting permission to engage.

"My Lord!"

"These humans indeed possess some unforeseen stratagems. This elder requests deployment to the front lines!"

"This subordinate also pledges to fight!"

This time, it was the Bull Demon's turn to offer a sardonic smirk and observe.

"Oh, really?"

"Did you not just admonish me for being impatient? Why do you now find yourselves unable to restrain your temper so swiftly? Such impetuousness is likely unbecoming of a leader's dignity."

His words immediately earned him glares from the assembled tribal leaders!

"Niu Shadi!"

Niu Shadi remained utterly unyielding, crossing his arms resolutely before him and exhaling a deep, gusty breath through his nostrils!

"Hmph!"

Even as the grand battle raged and the various tribes incurred casualties, though these were primarily the deaths of common clansmen and not yet at a level that would shatter the foundations of their respective tribes, the losses were still substantial. The covert and overt rivalries persisting amongst the tribal leaders had not abated, starkly revealing the aggressive and brutal essence of the demon race.

Before the ultimate confrontation had even commenced, internal discord had already surfaced. Witnessing the situation escalate, the potential for losses to exceed expectations was becoming increasingly apparent.

At long last.

The Demon Venerable slowly unsealed his blood-red eyes and uttered from the abyssal depths of the darkness, his voice resonating with undeniable authority!

"Enough."

"As leaders of your respective tribes, you should unite in shared animosity against the enemy prior to this great battle. How can you engage in endless bickering over personal grievances?"

His voice, imbued with overwhelming power, caused the colossal figures before him to bow in collective submission.

"This subordinate is deeply ashamed!"

The Demon Venerable's prestige was absolute and unassailable. Even if minor deviations were perceived in the plan, no demon leader dared to harbor even a sliver of doubt, their eyes now filled with profound reverence.

After a few silent breaths, the demon leaders collectively regained their solemn demeanor.

The Demon Venerable's blood-red gaze swept across the battlefield below, and with decisive finality, he issued a command in a deep, resonant tone.

"It appears the humans have indeed achieved a degree of advancement and have concealed some of their combat capabilities. This plan of ours is indeed most necessary. Now that we have reached this critical juncture, it is time to spring the final trap."

"Niu Shadi, although your seniority is lacking, your physique is incredibly robust, making you supremely suited for brutal combat and savage slaughters. As you were also the first to volunteer for battle just now, it falls to you to act and stabilize the current situation."

"Remember, there's no need to concern yourself with the lesser cultivators. The primary objective is to annihilate the strong warriors among the humans!"

Upon hearing these directives, Niu Shadi’s face lit up with excitement as he clasped his fists in acknowledgement.

The very next moment.

A colossal figure, towering several zhang high, vanished from the sky. Its reappearance on the ground unleashed a terrifying surge of air pressure. The sheer momentum of its arrival sent the surrounding cultivators staggering, many being flung backward, while the violent earth tremor shocked the entirety of the battlefield!

"Boom!!!"

The reverberations continued to propagate outwards, leaving tens of thousands of both humans and demons momentarily stunned into silence!

Witnessing the awe-inspiring stature of the Bull Demon, easily reaching several zhang in height and exuding an almost tangible aura of blood-red malevolence, the clamorous battlefield abruptly hushed. An indescribable oppressive field spread for thousands of miles!

At the very epicenter of the battle.

Xiong Zhong, who had donned his work uniform, narrowed his eyes, his throat moving slightly.

"Gulp..."

After a few breaths of observation, he furtively clenched his fists. The intensity in his gaze had visibly doubled, yet he couldn't entirely conceal the burning excitement he felt.

"Dad."

"Now that's a truly massive opponent. If we manage to take him down, it'll probably equate to a year's worth of accomplishments! We..."

Before he could complete his enthusiastic declaration, his father’s hand connected with his safety helmet in a dull thud!

"Smack!"

"Have you lost your mind, boy?"

"Can’t you perceive that the imposing bull's aura is significantly more potent? It’s likely on par with the mid-tier powerhouses of our Shadow Island tribes. How could the two of us possibly stand against him!"

The sharp slap left Xiong Zhong momentarily dazed. While blinking in confusion, he resorted to scratching the back of his head and mumbled.

"Huh?"

"Is he truly that formidable? Because I genuinely feel like there's a chance..."

His words trailed off.

His father swiftly grabbed Xiong Zhong, pulling him back towards the periphery of the immediate danger zone.

Concurrently, Niu Shadi, positioned a hundred zhang distant, fixed his intense gaze on Jiang Yuan, who stood outside the fray. He suddenly channeled his demonic Qi throughout his entire being, gripped a colossal axe in both hands, and brought it down in a vertical cleave!

Instantly!

A terrifying, blood-red baleful aura coalesced and erupted from that formidable physique. Simultaneously, an immense power of the desolate ancient era converged within it. With the forceful swing of the giant axe, it transformed into a blood-red torrent that surged forward.

Before anyone could even process the attack, it had already formed a crimson wave that swept out from the heart of the battlefield, engulfing an uncounted number of humans and demons.

"Boom!"

The ensuing moment.

In the wake of the blood-red river's passage, all in its path disintegrated into dust. The flesh and blood of thousands of humans and demons were violently dispersed, and their agonized screams shattered the brief, eerie silence!

"Ugh ah!"

"Pfft!"

"Quick, run!"

Observing how the blood-red river had taken on an almost hypnotic hue, its baleful aura and momentum amplified manifold, poised to consume everything, Xiong Fen and his son, having wisely retreated in time, widened their eyes in sheer shock and could only hastily adjust their work uniforms.

Precisely at this juncture.

A figure clad in grey robes appeared calmly before them. Extending his right palm, he unleashed an attack that manifested as a sky full of radiant luminescence, instantly obliterating the blood-red river!

As the crimson mist dissipated, Jiang Yuan stood resolutely between the two opposing armies.

Though the blood-red river had been neutralized, the tragically ravaged state of the battlefield was nonetheless horrifying. The slain and wounded were innumerable in that moment. Countless severed limbs littered the ground, and the air hung heavy with a pungent, metallic scent of blood!

The sheer might displayed in a single offensive maneuver was staggering.

The cultivation level of the Bull Demon leader, Niu Shadi, was indeed terrifying!

Jiang Yuan, hailed as the great sage of the human race, stepped forth, seemingly unfazed, more than living up to his esteemed status as an ancient powerhouse!

The two formidable beings locked eyes in a tense confrontation.

The mere pressure emanating from their bodies was enough to render comprehension difficult. Xiong Fen and his son, forgetting any relief from their near-death experience, hastily maneuvered the throng to retreat behind Jiang Yuan, their bodies already slick with cold sweat!

A conflict occurring within the high-level Desolate Realm was unequivocally beyond the capacity for ants to participate in.

Regardless of the preceding casualties, they were insufficient to dictate the ultimate outcome of the war between humans and demons. The true equilibrium of this grand battle could not be nudged even slightly, irrespective of any quantity of sacrifices made.

This extraordinary battle, a spectacle that would draw the awe of countless beings across the galaxy, represented a celestial abyss, a level of power that most cultivators could never hope to witness in their lifetime.

At this critical juncture.

The battlefield, once awash in crimson, was suddenly engulfed by a profound and unsettling quiet. Both armies, stunned into reverence, began to withdraw, the air thickening with an almost unbearable pressure. The common cultivators of Cloud Star scarcely dared to inhale, positioned far behind the forces of Shadow Isle, their gazes fixed nervously on the distant scene.

High above, suspended in the heavens.

The Demon Venerable surveyed the scene below with eyes resembling pools of blood. The nine formidable Demon Lords under his command mirrored his gaze, looking down upon the remnants of the conflict. A flicker of amusement, subtle and playful, began to spread across their faces.

Following a few moments of grim observation, the High Priest let out a chilling laugh, offering his sharp assessment.

"For this human cultivator to endure a single blow from Chief Bull's Heaven-Shaking Blood Axe, he has indeed reached the nascent stages of the Desolate Law Realm. With such a cultivation, he is, at the very least, deemed worthy of perishing within our sacred land."

"He appears to be humanity's ultimate weapon, yet even so, his power amounts to little more than this."

Upon hearing these words, the nine great Demon Lords found their smiles widening, a curious and deeply entertained expression dawning on their countenances.