I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1426: The Key to Victory

A shift transpired in the grand conflict. Master Lu advanced solo, instantly bringing the clamor to a halt.

Despite facing a vast horde of demons and nine formidable demon leaders poised in the sky, he remained utterly unfazed, standing firm in the divide between the two opposing forces.

Though seemingly solitary, his presence exuded an imposing aura, akin to a colossal chasm. Even Jiang Yuan, sheltered behind him, felt a prickling heat in his eyes, bowing his head with a mixture of guilt and profound gratitude.

"My deepest thanks for your intervention, Master Lu."

"My own cultivation is quite limited, and I could only offer my humble strength to gauge the demons' might. I nearly brought shame upon myself before them. As a combatant of a lower tier, feeling this powerlessness is truly mortifying."

At this juncture, Jiang Yuan, though smeared with blood, found a sense of pride in his hard-won, albeit tragic, victory amidst the brutal engagement. His actions were befitting an ancient sage, and even having reached such a state, he maintained extraordinary humility before Master Lu.

Master Lu, in turn, held great admiration for this elder's bearing, offering a respectful clasp of his fists.

"Elder Jiang, your humility is profound."

"Knowing the formidable nature of the demons, you still engaged with such ferocity, pouring every ounce of your being into this desperate battle, sacrificing all for our human race. You are a genuine beacon for our generation."

"Kindly withdraw to recover now, and entrust the remainder to us."

As the two exchanged these words of mutual esteem.

The spirit of Yunxing's ancient protectors flowed into contemporary champions like Master Lu, a silent handover across the ages as they passed each other.

This very scene ignited a surge of fervor in the eyes of countless cultivators, their blood beginning to race!

Lei Qianjue and other revered elders also found it difficult to contain their excitement, eagerly rubbing their fists and palms. Had their cultivation not been slightly less advanced, they would have likely already charged into the fray!

The human race, though disadvantaged in physical robustness compared to other races, possessed an indomitable fighting spirit and an unyielding will, passed down through countless generations, never diminishing over time!

Merely by stepping forward.

Master Lu's singular action reignited the morale of the human cultivators!

Conversely.

The demons grew increasingly apprehensive. Their typically ferocious armies, comprising various races, were actually unnerved by a single opponent, exchanging hesitant glances and refraining from advancing.

Gazing upon the dissipating demonic energy from Niu Shadi's fallen form, the few remaining minotaurs showed visible panic in their eyes, their former fearlessness evaporated as they began a staggered retreat!

Such a display was a grave insult to the demon race's esteemed reputation, instantly provoking a torrent of verbal abuse from the allied races behind them.

"Scoundrels!"

"The Bull Demon race served as the vanguard! How dare you falter before a powerful adversary!"

"With Niu Shadi fallen, the entire Bull Demon clan has been struck with terror!"

"What utter cowards!"

Unexpectedly, as the denunciations reached their peak, the Bull Demons turned their massive, ox-like eyes back, retorting with equal fury!

"Nonsense!"

"We are merely the vanguard, not simpletons! Did you not witness the profound respect that human expert showed this individual? He must be the apex of human strength. How could we possibly contend with such a figure!"

"You ancient, withered beings lack discernment. If you court death, go ahead and do so yourselves!"

A cacophony erupted within the massive demon host. Within mere breaths, their ranks devolved into disarray. Where was their customary dominance over the cosmos? Now, they resembled nothing more than a swarm of insignificant insects.

This chaotic scene signaled the imminent collapse of their army's morale!

It had been an immeasurable span of years since the demon race had faced such an ignominious predicament.

From their vantage point in the sky, the nine great demon leaders observed with frigid expressions that gradually shifted to complexity. Casting sidelong glances at the disorganized demons below, the Tree Demon leader cautiously assessed Master Lu, his gaze darkening, his deeply wrinkled visage contorting.

He finally spoke, his tone uncharacteristic in its gravity.

"This human's aura... it does not feel inferior to my own."

As his words concluded, the Blood Ant leader, radiating a captivating luminescence, offered a solemn nod in agreement.

"Indeed..."

"I had not anticipated the human race harboring such a hidden ace. It appears our assessment of this humble race was indeed flawed!"

The other formidable demon lords chimed in with deep, resonant voices. Their prior disputes melted away, replaced by an unexpected unity, brought about by the significant pressure Master Lu exerted upon them.

"Esteemed colleagues..."

"Let us set aside our personal ambitions for now and concentrate on dealing with this human. Once this is concluded, we shall discuss the division of the Bull Demon race's territory!"

"Agreed!"

"I concur!"

"This human has undoubtedly reached the Initial Law Realm, and it is highly probable that he is at the Great Perfection stage. I propose that the Underworld Emperor, who is the strongest among us, engage in combat!"

"Precisely. The Underworld Emperor already possesses the Blood Ant race's formidable blood technique, and his complete set of armor rivals a high-grade Desolate Artifact. In terms of both combat prowess and defense, he stands supreme. We must commit all our strength to this battle and cannot afford any missteps!"

The demon leaders solemnly deliberated their strategy, their demeanor starkly altered from before. They cast furtive glances into the dark abyss, a flicker of apprehension betraying their eyes.

Observing the Demon Venerable's continued silence, the Blood Ant leader slowly inclined his great head in assent. His colossal ant body began to emanate a chilling aura, signaling his readiness to unleash his full might!

At that very moment, the somber High Priest extended his dark ebony staff.

"Wait!"

The High Priest's martial power was mediocre, but his esteemed status lent significant weight to his pronouncements, immediately capturing the attention of the nine colossal figures.

The nine great leaders peered intently, confusion etched on their faces.

Only then did they perceive the High Priest's hesitant gaze and his profoundly unsettled expression.

"In my assessment, there is something amiss with these humans."

"The previous individual displayed an astonishing mastery of divine abilities, managing to defeat Niu Shadi. Such talent far surpasses the expected capabilities of the human race. Now, an even more potent entity has appeared. This situation is truly perplexing."

"I am suddenly struck by an unsettling premonition..."

"Could this being truly be the pinnacle of human strength? Or is it possible that he is not the strongest, and an even more formidable individual will emerge subsequently?"

"To be safe, I believe it would be prudent for all of us to attack in unison and conclude this engagement with overwhelming force, thereby preventing any unforeseen developments."

As his reedy voice resonated.

The expressions of the nine great giants underwent a rapid transformation, shifting from surprise and bewilderment to wide-eyed astonishment, and finally, their faces bloomed with broad grins.

"Uh..."

"An even mightier existence? Would that still qualify as human?"

"High Priest, could it be that you too have been unnerved to the point of delirium?"

"While this individual is indeed strong, he is undeniably at the very zenith of human potential. It is utterly inconceivable that a being capable of defeating our kind would manifest!"

"The High Priest is indulging in excessive apprehension. A full-powered assault from the Underworld Emperor is more than sufficient to vanquish this opponent!"

"For the human race to possess such combat strength is already an anomaly. How could an even greater power exist? The High Priest is truly too cautious. It appears age is catching up to you!"

"Hahaha..."

Ultimately, the nine great demon leaders could not suppress their derisive laughter, as if they had encountered the grandest jest.

Just as the demon leaders were reveling in their amusement, a frigid voice echoed from the shadowy depths!

"Acting upon the High Priest's counsel, all of you shall attack without reservation!"

The Demon Venerable finally broke his silence.

That profound voice clearly conveyed a measure of vexation and a subtle chill, suggesting a degree of disappointment with the nine great demon leaders and an inability to accept the current state of the battle!

Instantly.

The nine great demon leaders trembled with shock, hastily lowering their heads in obeisance, daring not to utter another sound.

The next moment!

The nine great demon leaders materialized simultaneously upon the terrestrial battlefield.

A cacophony of pressures washed over the surroundings, and terrifying auras continuously dissipated. Even before the first blow was struck, the very earth began to quake, and the distant demon city exhibited a slight tremor, with its fractured ramparts incessantly crumbling!

The immense demon host was violently repelled by this overwhelming aura, yet the bloodlust and ferocity in their eyes were re-ignited!

"The Underworld Emperor has initiated his assault!"

"Lord Bantan of our Two-Faced God Race has also joined the fray!"

"All the Lords are launching a joint offensive! Since the day of my birth, I have never witnessed such a magnificent assembly!"

"This time, regardless of how formidable that insignificant human may be, he is destined to be interred here!"

"Jiejiejie!"

Suddenly.

An uncountable horde of demons erupted in continuous roars, amplifying the already terrifying might manifold. A palpable aura of murder actually materialized in the sky. Merely the residual shockwaves transmitted from afar caused the mental fortitude of numerous cultivators to falter.

Those with shallow cultivation bases were even shaken to the point that trails of blood spilled from the corners of their mouths.

Fortunately.

Several ancient Daoist friends beside Jiang Yuan attacked together, using their cultivation to resist the oppressive pressure, barely managing to stabilize the panic within the Cloud Star camp.

However.

Looking at the nine demon-god-like figures appearing simultaneously at this moment, their bodies shrouded in the power of various divine abilities, many people were already so frightened that they tightly gripped their weapons.

Even Xiong Fen and his son looked slightly nervous, turning to ask Jiang Yuan beside them for his insight.

"Old Jiang..."

"Do you think Master Lu can defeat these giant monsters?"

"These demons are truly shameless, actually using numbers to bully the few, with no regard for martial virtue!"

Lei Qianjue and several ancient sages agreed with faces full of approval, spitting continuously towards the distance.

"Manager Xiong is right, the demons have no martial virtue!"

"These dog-like bastards are simply shameless!"

In a one-on-one fight, they still had enough confidence in Master Lu. After all, he was a veteran of the Shadow Isle; taking care of some bull heads and old tree roots shouldn't be a big problem.

But now the situation had changed, and the tier of combat power far exceeded their level. With their shallow cultivation bases, Xiong Fen and his son could no longer quite understand what was happening.

After resting, Jiang Yuan's face was still pale, but his aura had steadied significantly.

He slowly nodded in response, a hint of hidden worry in his soft tone.

"Manager Xiong, even I cannot predict the outcome of this battle."

"The demon race inherently possesses tyrannical physical bodies, holding an innate advantage. Battles in the Desolate Realm are clashes of divine abilities. When facing unknown divine abilities, having stronger defense destines one to stand in an invincible position."

"To defeat the demons, one must have even stronger divine abilities. I am ashamed to say it, but I was only able to win the previous battle thanks to an inherited divine ability I obtained several epochs ago, along with new comprehensions I gained on the Isle. That was how I barely managed to win; it was purely by a stroke of luck."

"The outcome of this battle depends entirely on Master Lu's mastery over divine abilities. Unfortunately, I no longer have the strength to fight and cannot assist him. I also do not know what kind of divine abilities Master Lu possesses..."

Speaking to the end, Jiang Yuan looked unwilling, his eyes revealing his worry.

Xiong Fen and his son, however, listened with clear eyes. Seeming to have understood something, they looked at each other and muttered.

"As long as the divine ability is stronger, there's a chance to win?"

"So to speak, when cultivating to the high stages of the Desolate Realm, divine abilities are the key to deciding victory and defeat. We need to grind in this direction from now on!"

"Son, you're right. Divine abilities are the focal point of cultivation! I just wonder, are inherited divine abilities more powerful, or are self-comprehended divine abilities more powerful?"

Just as his voice faded.

Jiang Yuan felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He abruptly widened his eyes and looked up as if he had seen a ghost!

"Self-comprehended divine abilities...?"

"Could it be that Master Lu?!"

Right at this moment!

The distant battlefield was already booming with thunder and lightning. The nine great demon heads attacked simultaneously, their might sweeping towards Master Lu like galloping thunder, looking as if they were about to swallow that aged figure whole!