1156: Chapter 1156 Meeting with Luo Xiu

"Stop!"

A faint trace of interest flickered in Luo Xiu's eyes, and in the next moment, he slowly raised his hand.

A seemingly casual movement appeared to strike an invisible string between heaven and earth—an overbearing and matchless pressure, so powerful it made one's Divine Soul tremble, erupted violently!

Before his voice had even faded, the battlefield suddenly froze.

As if an invisible giant hand had pressed a rune of stillness, the Demon Beast Army and the Black Shadow Legion, which had been frantically biting and pouncing just moments ago, all came to a halt.

Sharp claws hung in mid-air, blades stopped inches away, and the sounds of roars and clashing weapons were cut short.

Even the Four Demon Generals and the Ten Shadow Decurions were shaken apart in an instant, confronting each other from a distance.

The wind stopped and the clouds grew silent; the entire world fell into a heavy, deathly stillness, with only the lingering smoke slowly swirling.

"Lord Luo Xiu, it has been a long time."

Shadow knew the test was over.

His voice was calm, and the Black Shadow Legion, along with those ten decurions, quietly merged into the darkness beneath their feet like ink dropping into water, vanishing without a trace.

With a flash of his figure, he stood silently by Luo Xiu's side.

Seeing this, the Four Demon Generals retracted their combat stances and silently retreated behind Luo Xiu.

As for the Demonic Beast carcasses on the battlefield, they didn't spare them a single glance, allowing the remaining Demonic Beasts to devour them.

These were merely the King's reserve provisions, energy that could be drawn upon at any time.

As long as the King needed it, they themselves could turn into firewood.

The loss of Demonic Beasts was nothing more than a matter of another conquest and assimilation; it was just a matter of time.

"What brings you here?"

Luo Xiu closed his eyes again, his tone so flat it was almost lazy, as if he didn't care at all about Shadow's purpose.

"Lord Luo Xiu, you..."

Shadow's gaze fell upon Luo Xiu's striking white hair, his tone unable to hide his shock.

He could sense that although the other's Aura was still like an abyss or a prison, vast and terrifying, there was a trace of indelible deathly stillness entwined deep within.

Clearly, this man had encountered a powerful enemy and paid a horrific price, perhaps even... damaging his Origin.

Before he could finish, Luo Xiu's brow furrowed imperceptibly.

Shadow's heart tightened, suddenly remembering that the person before him was never a master one could chat or reminisce with.

He immediately withdrew all looks of inquiry and changed his tune:

"Lord Luo Xiu, Empress Xi has issued the 'Demon-Slaying Conscription Order,' intending to integrate all powerhouses and legions of the Radiant Star Domain and the Divine Light Star Alliance to assemble at the Gate of Radiance.

Their slogan—Exterminate the Devil."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu suddenly opened his eyes!

Following that, a burst of unrestrained and disdainful laughter shook the surroundings:

"Hahahaha—Exterminate the Devil? Just them? They aren't worthy!"

The laughter stopped abruptly, and he turned his gaze to Shadow, scanning him up and down. A faint pressure spread out like a tide; it wasn't intentional, yet it made the surrounding air several times heavier.

"So, you think this King will lose? Are you here to persuade me to retreat, or... to lend a hand?"

Shadow knew this wasn't Luo Xiu intentionally applying pressure, but rather the natural majesty of his status.

He leaned forward slightly, his tone remaining steady:

"No. Shadow has never doubted Lord Luo Xiu's strength. This trip is only to deliver a few pieces of intelligence."

He paused and continued, "The Light Faction gathered this time includes no fewer than a hundred Tier 5 Powerhouses, and the army is counted in the hundreds of millions.

Furthermore, they possess a certain secret technique that can significantly enhance the capabilities of their commanding generals.

At that time, there will be at least four beings with Tier 5 Peak combat power.

In addition... as far as I know, the Radiant Star Domain itself is only a branch of a certain super race."

Luo Xiu narrowed his eyes.

In that moment, he seemed to be weighing options, or perhaps calculating some distant possibility.

Ultimately, however, all his thoughts turned into an even more cheerful and unrestrained long laugh:

"This King's Dao is nothing but battle!

The strong live, the weak perish!

If I die, then I die.

Perhaps after this King falls, Master can still use this remnant body as a guide to create... a more perfect sequence."

With that, a deep purple Storage Orb appeared in his palm.

A treasure light glowed within, with a faint Bloodline Aura circulating—this was something he had prepared some time ago. Not only did it contain the vast resources and rare Materials plundered from conquering various stars, but it also sealed his own flesh and Origin Essence Blood.

Even if his body perished and his Dao vanished, as long as this object reached Master's hands, Li Wuji would be able to use this Foundation to recast a... perhaps even more powerful successor.

"Lord Luo Xiu, you..."

Shadow took the orb and scanned it slightly with his Divine Thought; even with his Heart-Nature, he couldn't help but show a look of astonishment.

He hadn't expected Luo Xiu to arrange his affairs after death so resolutely.

What kind of awe-inspiring disregard for life and death was this?

"Shadow, though your strength is mediocre, your life-saving and world-evading techniques are still useful."

Luo Xiu's tone was indifferent, yet every word was like iron. "Take this away, and when you find Master, hand it to him personally."

He looked up at the dark clouds in the sky that seemed as if they would never disperse, a faint, ambiguous smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

In that smile, there was no sorrow, no lingering attachment, only a pure, almost fanatical Battle Intent and composure.

"In this Universe, the unknown is endless, and powerhouses are indeed as numerous as crucian carp crossing a river.

But this King—will surely clear all powerful enemies on the path ahead for Master!"

Hearing this, Shadow's mind was deeply shaken.

There was no arrogance in Luo Xiu's words, only a certainty that was almost like a Law.

He was silent for a moment, and a very faint smile appeared on his lips as well.

"I wonder if Lord Luo Xiu would allow me to accompany you and observe? Shadow... also wants to witness this battle with his own eyes."

"Hahahaha! Then follow along!"

Luo Xiu did not refuse.

He had this confidence—if Shadow could still come to harm in front of him, then his title as Devil King would be laughable.

Suddenly remembering something, Luo Xiu's gaze shifted slightly:

"By the way, Galan... is there any news of her lately?"

"Lady Galan is now called the 'Sword Fairy,' and some also refer to her as the 'Dragon Maiden Sword Immortal'."

As Shadow spoke, he took several lustrous Memory Stones from his sleeve.

Amidst the floating lights and shadows, several wanted posters were reflected, along with combat afterimages accidentally captured by distant spells—a figure in blue holding a sword, Sword Qi crisscrossing the starry fields.

"Dragon Maiden?"

Luo Xiu's eyebrows rose slightly, seemingly piqued by the title.

Shadow nodded and explained:

"It seems Lady Galan subdued an Ancient Vicious Beast, the 'Lingfeng Sword Dragon,' within the Canglan Hidden Treasure.

Since then, she has traveled by riding the dragon, hence the name."

"Is that so?" Luo Xiu's tone was flat, but a glint of dark light flickered in his eyes. "Which forces have moved against her?"

"Currently known are the Houtu Sect, the Black Cloud Empire, the Red Sun Star Domain, the Hundred Flowers Star Domain, and others..."

Shadow paused briefly. "Among them, the Hundred Flowers Star Domain was the first to issue a wanted notice.

I heard... the master of that Star Domain once wanted to take Lady Galan as his consort, and after being rejected..."

"BOOM—!!!"

Before he could finish, the world changed abruptly!

It was as if the entire starry sky was being gripped and crushed by an invisible giant hand; deafening roars exploded from all directions, like the prelude to the collapse of the world.