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Chapter 396 Lu Yu's Aberration! The Dark Sun Dragon! A Figure That Intimidates the World!
Chapter 396 Lu Yu's Aberration! The Dark Sun Dragon! A Figure That Intimidates the World!
Extracting the authority of truth,
The relics of the sun are definitely not enough; even a supreme being born from the sun wouldn't suffice.
However, if it is a path to sainthood that is suspected to be a forbidden gift from the sun, then it's hard to say.
If the two forbidden entities resonate with each other and awaken the Key to Truth, Lu Yu has no idea what will happen...
What Luo Qingyue initially regarded as a terrifying, world-destroying ancient shadow hidden in history was actually just the mildest of the three backlashes of the Key to Truth.
The slightest hint of something was enough to trigger a dramatic change!
It was that time that made Lu Yu understand the power of taboo, which transcends logic and the Mother River, making him a higher-level narrator.
It possesses the power to rewrite everything!
"But maybe I'm just scaring myself. After all, the Key to Truth is always on the right path and won't necessarily be disturbed. Even great beings would have a hard time finding it. At most, the forbidden curse seal would be detonated... That seems troublesome too. If this thing turns into a beast, won't it bite me like crazy?"
Moreover, it's uncertain whether my steady and methodical approach to becoming stronger is part of the right path. After all, being killed by the Daughter of Eternal Darkness and becoming an Abnormality seems to have made me return to normal much faster. When will the proud Key of Truth finally be able to retire from the game...?
Lu Yu muttered to himself, after all, he was a very insecure person, suspicious by nature, and disliked doing things he wasn't sure about.
When he first gained power, if the Key of Truth had told him that he could become a great being if he died, Lu Yu would have agreed immediately.
Because at that time, he had nothing left to lose.
But now he hesitates, not only for himself, but also for the little spiders and mice, to achieve the goal of going above the stars.
How could one not want their own rationality to be tainted in the slightest? In this vast world and endless time, there can only be one him.
"As expected, the more you gain, the weaker you become. In that case..." Lu Yu murmured softly, a slight smile playing on his lips, "just stop being human."
The beginning of an eternal giant marks the first qualitative change in life.
Lu Yu also had an idea on how to transform himself!
However, Lu Yu also realized a problem: everyone in the main world seemed to refer to the Supreme Sun, rather than the Forbidden Sun.
The latter is a forbidden existence, while the former is more like a supreme and great being, existing since time immemorial. Whether it is forbidden or not is unclear.
It could be pointing to the same target, or it could be just a projection, or a relationship similar to that between the Moon of Procreation and the Moon of Eternity.
Some might say that the Supreme Sun is so powerful that it must be the true form, but...
Taboos do not need to follow logic!
Recreating yourself is not impossible.
So, was the first thing I saw actually the sun?
If it's taboo, why would it be eaten?
Recalling the various traces in the Sun's ruins, Lu Yu had already figured some things out.
If it weren't for the Eye of Truth, which is similar to the ability to read a script, even the true king probably wouldn't have noticed the problem.
Just as he was pondering, Cui Han had already reached the edge of the inverted pyramid. Looking down, he could see the radiance that even the Dark Sun Watcher could not devour.
It stretched endlessly, transforming into a dazzling sea of light, sacred and magnificent, carrying an ultimate domineering aura.
There was nothing but light.
Even giants are incredibly small in the face of this power!
"If the analysis is correct, the ritual should be..." Cui Han pondered, then waved to Luo Qingyue.
"Teacher Cui, your best student has arrived!" Luo Qingyue ran over excitedly. Cui Han glanced at her, then whispered in her ear, causing the latter's expression to change from shock to hesitation.
This seems a bit dangerous...
Cui Han sensed the other party's intention to back down and only said one sentence:
[Able to show off in front of Lu Yu!]
"Do you think I'm that kind of person? Teacher, you're questioning my passion for exploring ruins. I love adventure the most!" Luo Qingyue's expression changed, and she refused righteously. The 'human heart' in front of her swayed involuntarily. Her feelings were so complicated that they could be written as a reading comprehension exercise.
Then, to everyone's astonishment, her feet moved uncontrollably to the edge, she tucked her hair behind her ears, and whispered:
As the investigator's book says, "The road is made by walking!"
Actually, there's another "land" she really wants to take!
For example, you could take off your shoes and step on the other person's head to tell them not to always have such a long face and to be happier.
However, if it wasn't carried on someone's shoulder, it would probably have been broken in two.
Thinking of this, Luo Qingyue chuckled, then lifted her long leg, clad in thin black stockings, and took a step into the air, and then...
He stepped into the air on the spot.
Leaning forward, he plummeted straight down into the "sea of light" below!
"That's all there is to it!"
Luo Qingyue's black hair fluttered in the wind, her expression calm as she plummeted straight down. But after a few seconds, as she watched the sea of light draw ever closer, her eyelids began to twitch wildly.
Why is it different from what Teacher Cui agreed upon?
Isn't it said that as a trial participant, simply stepping out will cause changes to the ruins?
Where is the road?
hum!
Just as she was about to summon the ancient scholar Butterfly, or even shout "Lu Yu, save me!", countless inverted sun pyramids burst forth with light, transforming into billions of streaks of light that pierced through the void and appeared beneath her feet.
Having been given a special training session by Lu Yu's "pretentious projection" before, Luo Qingyue was able to stand firmly even with weak legs after landing this time. With her hands behind her back and her back to everyone, she calmly said:
"this one?"
Beneath her feet, countless inverted pyramids of varying sizes connected together, stretching endlessly, forming a unique path that seeped out the fire of the scorching sun, burning fiercely.
Perhaps because it is aimed at the soul, the flames are not intense.
Click click click!
The path slowly ascends, connecting to the edge of the inverted pyramid where everyone is, and at its end lies the distant Holy City of Heavenly Day.
Because it uses vast spiritual energy as fuel, the concentration along the path is lower than the surrounding area.
At least in this area, fighting can take place.
The path to sainthood begins!
Luo Qingyue raised her leg, her expression calm and composed, as black energy began to seep from her body.
"The first step to witnessing the sun is courage!" Cui Han withdrew his hand, which was ready to tear through the void and retrieve Luo Qingyue at any moment, and said with admiration, "This child has finally grown up... Hmm?"
Cui Han was about to praise the student who had made her lose face in the education field when she suddenly saw the student's back getting closer and closer, sliding backward and quickly brushing past her.
She quickly returned to Lu Yu's side.
Facing the strange looks from her teacher and the others, Luo Qingyue said confidently, "If I have to rely on others and still have to work hard myself, then what's the point of all the gold coins my husband earns?"
She's very clever; she knows that only by following Lu Yu can she get what she wants!
"..."
Everyone fell silent, having never seen such a shameless person.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Luo Zisong was so moved that he just wanted to give his granddaughter a good beating with a belt.
The alien and demon factions learned the general rules through the analysis of their own scholars.
By traversing the path to sainthood and defeating or repelling the spawned "beasts," one can refine their own spirituality and receive the blessing ceremony of Tianzhou City.
However, how to get through it, what dangers they might encounter, and how strong the beasts were became questions!
Lu Yu stroked his chin, intending to shield the others in front of him and act as a peripheral figure to observe the rules first. However, when he turned his head, he found that a blank area had already formed behind him.
All eyes were fixed on him, especially on Chi Zhong, whose expression was filled with resentment.
Because of the precedent set by the slow-moving royal family, they dared not make a move before Lu Yu left.
I'm afraid this blond guy has some hidden tricks up his sleeve that could kill them halfway there.
"Is this the only coward the Great Abyss has produced?" Lu Yu said, exasperated.
Why have these guys lost all the imposing aura they had before? They've all turned into cowards!
"hehe!"
The myriad races paid no heed to the provocation. Only those who are alive can talk about dignity. However, if Lu Yu moves too fast, they will change their tune and start doing everything they can to obstruct him, such as causing Qing Yuan to mutate and shoot him down.
In any case, after leaving the Sun Shadow River, Lu Yu had lost the ability to perish together with others.
"..."
Although the human race was an ally, they remained silent, fearing that they would be used as expendable resources by Lu Yu, just like in Shadow River.
The group of people just stared at each other, creating an awkward scene.
"Forget it, let me go and praise the sun instead!" In the end, Lu Yu was too lazy to waste time with them, so he simply stood on the Dark Sun Monitor and stepped onto the path to sainthood under everyone's tense gaze.
Lu Yu was prepared to suppress the forbidden curse seal at any time, but when he stepped onto the path to sainthood, there was no reaction.
"Indeed, a pure heart cannot be hidden!" Lu Yu sighed, feeling that the Forbidden Sun was not blind and could still see his merits.
"Our Lord's virtue is so noble that even the sun should be ashamed!" The Paper Knight quickly took out a piece of paper and drew this scene to record it, so that it could be used as an illustration for the Bible of salvation to spread the doctrine.
"Eek!"
The little spider nodded in agreement. Master is the best!
(*°O°*)
Both Egg and Red Hare had no objections; they would simply eat or trample anyone who disagreed.
Only the mouse looked suspicious, wondering if the person it knew was a fake Xiuren.
Or has it entered a state of sage-like tranquility?
After all, hamsters sometimes enter this special state where their minds go blank and their memory declines.
"Impossible!" The alien faction's eyes widened.
Did Lu Yu cheat again?
This guy is clearly the most evil one!
"This is really unexpected!" Cui Han shook his head, feeling that this child had given him far too many surprises.
Many in the human faction were almost shocked.
With so little filth and impurities, does Lu Yu truly possess the heart of a child?
Or is it that this guy, like his pet beast, not only fooled himself, but also fooled the path to sainthood?
"Really?"
Luo Qingyue couldn't help but glance at Lu Yu a few times. Was this guy really that innocent?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but quicken her pace to catch up.
"Big toys are always the best!" Tong Ye straightened her back, looking proud.
These women only care about Lu Yu's appearance, but she had already discovered the treasure trove within the big toy.
A true hero!
Crimson Moon Lotus tensed up, not because of Lu Yu, but because if the Turbid Sun Fire could cleanse away impurities, then...
Will those wicked and immoral thoughts born from the Lilith curse also manifest themselves?
If my sister sees this, wouldn't I be mortified on the spot?
Is it too late to go home now?
Chiyue Meng tilted her head and glanced at her sister, feeling that her desires had been excessively strong lately.
Is it because I'm approaching adulthood?
Yu Xiyan gazed at the path, her eyes deep and thoughtful.
After all, she carries a lot on her shoulders and needs to find a way to overcome it.
Rumble!
Lu Yu continued to approach, but this time, the entire Path to Sainthood began to tremble. The patterns on the countless inverted pyramids shone, seeping out more turbid sun fire, which transformed into huge pillars of fire.
There was no need to enter the turbid sun fire for tempering; merely gazing at it caused endless black energy to rise from Lu Yu's body, like rolling clouds and mist, transforming into dark energy clusters in the air, forming the embryos of "beasts" and gradually taking shape.
At first glance, they blotted out the sky, like a locust swarm passing through, and their numbers were still increasing.
"Roar roar roar!"
Low growls echoed from the void, and from the beast embryos hatched numerous sun beasts burning with scorching flames. Their shapes were distorted, and even faint thorn patterns were visible. Each one possessed at least the strength of a high-level being.
Even without being told, everyone knows where it comes from...
The endless sea of suffering seen through the eyes of the evil king!
After all, this was one of the smallest secrets he possessed.
"Great Sacred Tree Spiral Spear!"
Lu Yu manipulated the sixty-eight-armed Heavenly Dragon Tree to make a move. Pure white light surged back, instantly piercing through hundreds of Turbid Sun Beasts and shattering them into black mist that dissipated into the sky. But in an instant, new beasts condensed to fill the void.
Lu Yu tried it a few times and found that they were almost endless!
It's no longer accurate to say they've taken over the path to sainthood; rather, it's the "beasts" themselves that have...
A road was built!
"I knew it wouldn't be that simple!" Lu Yu raised an eyebrow.
Although these Turbid Sun Beasts are not strong individually, their sheer number makes them formidable. Moreover, if they continue to venture deeper and are tempered by the even more powerful Turbid Sun Fire, they may encounter things beyond the Sea of Bitterness, as well as more high-level "Turbid Sun Beasts".
Moreover, the forbidden curse mark deep within his soul was already stirring, displaying a strong desire to devour and assimilate these turbid sun beasts, clearly intending to create something big.
In addition, the Dark Sun Watcher, which was following them, also began to absorb the Turbid Sun Fire, gradually becoming distorted and showing a trend of abnormality.
If we continue down this path, we will definitely be besieged, and then the inhuman faction will take advantage of our misfortune.
Lu Yu then decisively retreated back to the inverted pyramid, and the moment he left, all the Turbid Sun Beasts vanished.
Take a step in, and it will reappear!
Looking at the scene before him, Lu Yu fell into deep thought.
"What's going on?"
This scene caught the attention of everyone in the three factions, who all looked on in surprise.
Is the path to sainthood so difficult that even a blond-haired boy can't cross it?
"In that case, let me give it a try."
Dongfang Yuan pondered for a moment, then gripped the reins of the Sun Chariot and yanked them sharply, urging the white sun horses to neigh and gallop onto the path to sainthood.
boom!
The turbid sun fire gathered, and wisps of black mist seeped from his body, transforming in the air into turbid sun beasts with fish heads, burning with blazing flames.
Each one possesses the ultimate combat power of the Radiant Moon!
"Roar!"
The solar fire on their bodies burst forth, like a series of falling suns, roaring as they charged toward the Eastern Abyss. If this were outside, it would be enough to burn cities to ashes.
When combined, they unleashed terrifying destructive power!
"The heart is the abyss of fish, and the fish in the abyss also have hearts."
Dongfang Yuan spoke calmly, and the spiritual puzzle pieces rotated, transforming into a silver mirror that reflected the inner world of these "beasts of the turbid sun".
School of fish—a mirror reflecting the opposite!
Bang bang bang!
A school of fish emerged from the body of the Turbid Sun Beast, colliding with and tearing at it, instantly shattering it into a sky full of black mist!
However, the path to sainthood before Dongfang Yuan did not, like Lu Yu's, quickly fill with new Turbid Sun Beasts!
Only by continuously delving deeper into the path to sainthood and being scorched by more turbid sun flames will black energy seep out.
As they delve deeper, the number of these new Turbid Sun Beasts decreases, but their strength grows stronger.
Dongfang Yuan quickly traversed one-tenth of the path, and the beast horde he was battling against also became a pseudo-giant.
Moreover, during the process, he discovered that the sun horse could also briefly drive away and suppress him by neighing and radiating its brilliance.
Unfortunately, because not much grease was applied, its functionality was limited.
"However... it's enough." Dongfang Yuan sped along the path to sainthood, and he began to close his eyes tightly. Points of silver light appeared around him, transforming into a heart abyss that surrounded him.
Every time the fish swarm killed a beast of the turbid sun, his aura would rise a notch, and his mind would be constantly tempered, until he had already touched the threshold of becoming a giant.
Once this path is completed, the final obstacle to becoming a giant will be cleared, allowing one to advance into the Mother River realm.
This is truly a tremendous opportunity!
Many people noticed Dongfang Yuan's condition, which aroused envy and made them wish they could take his place.
Opportunities to temper one's soul are few and far between in the entire main world.
"The beast's strength seems to be manifested according to its own nature. It is indeed a trial, not a path to certain death."
"Dongfang Yuan is clearly a genius on par with Lu Yu, so why does he seem to cross paths so much more easily than Lu Yu?"
"The evil Lu Yu has finally received his retribution!"
"Logically speaking, a relic of this level shouldn't have only had one king at its most glorious period, but only he inherited the power of the Ancient King of the Sun. Could it be that the ancient king bloodline in Lu Yu's body was not a blessing from the sun, but rather a sin?"
"It's also possible that he previously poured the most aberrant oil on us, which is part of the sun's remnants. It used to threaten us, but now it's backfiring on us."
"..."
People inside and outside the ruins were discussing it, but no one felt that their image had collapsed, since ruins are not supposed to collapse.
On the contrary, they felt it was reasonable.
This guy really showed his true colors!
"Very good!"
The alien and demon factions were extremely excited. Although they didn't know why Lu Yu was rejected by the Sun Relics, they were certain of one thing.
Their chance to overtake Lu Yu has arrived!
"Let's go!" Without hesitation, Du'e Tai Sui resolutely embarked on the path to sainthood. Black energy rose and condensed into a turbid sun beast with a locust-like head and burning flames, its face twisted.
That was the lingering resentment of the parasitic locust after its body was taken away!
It was only just born when it was pierced by a large number of misfortune tendrils and turned into nothingness.
The last obstacle to the body of the Tai Sui Demon Seed was removed, and it perfectly integrated with the new body. Then, it drove the carriage to start chasing after it, and the black energy on its body continuously generated all kinds of genius demon seeds that it had condensed.
"You are all just my dogs in life, and it is the greatest honor for you to forge bodies for me!"
The Calamity-Crossing Grand Duke was indifferent, and the tentacles of misfortune spread out, continuously killing these demonic creatures and beginning to cross distances to catch up with Dongfang Yuan.
Lu Yu is no longer a threat at this stage!
Cangyun also transformed into the body of a blue dragon, tearing apart all the turbid sun beasts that tried to approach with its dragon claws.
Many royal princes also set off. Chi Zhong glanced at Lu Yu with a playful look and embarked on the path to sainthood with an absolutely dominant attitude.
Many powerful figures maintained a tacit understanding, allowing both human and alien geniuses to begin competing on the path to sainthood.
Whoever enters Tianzhou City first will gain the greatest advantage!
As for Lu Yu, in everyone's eyes he has lost his greatest advantage.
By the time he sweeps away the endless turbid sun beasts and arrives at Tianzhou City, the exploration of the ruins will probably be over.
"This is troublesome!" Cui Han's expression turned grave as he looked at Lu Yu and said softly, "Let's set off. Chen Wei and I will clear the obstacles for you. We must get into Tianzhou City first!"
Lu Yu shook his head, and just as he was about to speak, a surge of powerful dark energy erupted behind him, transforming into blades of dark rifts that slashed towards him. However, Cui Han casually blocked them and looked into the distance.
"Hiss—"
There, a carriage sped out, and the original alien appearance transformed into the likeness of Eighth Finger and the others, with masks appearing on the edges of the patterns, turning them into the appearance of butchers.
They secretly changed the number of participants!
"The Faceless Brotherhood has infiltrated again!"
Many industry giants were shocked, but they were prepared and quickly created a safe distance before launching a decisive attack.
"It's so bitter...it's too bitter!" The fourth finger of the mask of sorrow couldn't help but sigh, and one mask of sorrow after another appeared around him, his empty eyes looking at everyone.
They quickly constructed a small, filthy world, filled with grieving beings and suffering. The negative emotions, such as tangible resentment and pain, were transformed into ugly masks made up of countless bizarre arms, attempting to drag life into their bodies.
The Art of Peeling Faces—The Face of the Bitter Realm!
He withstood all attacks and successfully embarked on the path to sainthood.
Chi Chi Chi!
However, the moment they came into contact with the turbid sun fire, a vast expanse of black energy overflowed from their bodies. Although it was not as exaggerated as Lu Yu's, it was no less powerful.
However, before the beasts of the turbid sun could even gestate, the Eighth Finger suddenly raised the half-broken silver pearl and shouted:
"Silver Sun, guide us!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a large amount of incantation was injected into it, instantly activating it and causing it to radiate light, wiping out half of the Turbid Sun Beasts, and the rest were quickly killed.
The white horses of the sun grew silvery wings, took to the air, and headed towards Tianzhou City.
If Lu Yu hadn't cut the Silver Pearl, they wouldn't even have needed to face the Turbid Sun Beast.
After all, the Silver Sun is the manifestation of the Supreme Sun, possessing a stable will that guides them onto the correct path of the Sun!
Fortunately, Lu Yu didn't know about driving spells, so even if he got half of the silver orb, it was useless.
Now that it's confirmed that Lu Yu will have a hard time crossing the path to sainthood, then the next victors will be them!
After doing all this, Eighth Finger didn't forget to provoke Lu Yu, who was standing in the distance, and said with a grin, "Little brother Lu Yu, stand here obediently and wait for your sister to come back!"
"hateful!"
The faces of Cui Han and other human giants were grim. They hadn't expected the Silver Pearl to have such an effect. They had no idea about the driving spell, so even if Lu Yu had the other half, it wouldn't have mattered.
As for Lu Yu, he had once again reached the edge. Cui Han was about to speak to him to calm down when he discovered that Lu Yu had already reached the edge of the path to sainthood.
"Don't act impulsively!"
The crowd offered words of advice, expressing their skepticism. Faced with the surging tide of turbid sun beasts, Lu Yu was simply no match for the Faceless Brotherhood.
Rather than risk our lives, we should just let them chase after the silver pearl!
"Little boys this age are so cute; they get angry if you tease them too much." Eighth Finger crossed her arms, leaving marks on "Heart's Heart," and said with a smile, "Too bad, I'm the kind of girl you can't win over..."
Before she could finish speaking, her voice seemed to be choked by an invisible hand, and she couldn't utter a sound.
The butcher's eyes widened as well.
Because Lu Yu was already on the path to sainthood, with his arrival, the turbid sun fire was now burning fiercely, and countless black wisps rose from his body, quickly transforming into a black sea.
Click click click!
The egg transformed into dragon armor, rapidly covering Lu Yu's body, and began to devour the high concentration of relic spiritual energy without restraint.
"Has this guy gone mad? Isn't he afraid of mutation?"
Everyone was stunned, wondering what Lu Yu was planning to do.
In response, Lu Yu simply extended his hand, and the [True Word - Fusion] appeared around him, constantly flashing and dancing. However, this time, his target was not the paper knight transformed into the Great Bright Dragon Rider, but rather...
Dark Sun Watcher!
boom!
Under everyone's watchful eyes, a gigantic dark sun rose, devouring endless radiance and plunging the world into darkness.
Above the dark sun, a gaping maw was torn open and quickly covered with dense dragon scales.
gurgle gurgle!
Dragon eyes emerged from the dark sun, their pupils burning with dark flames, constantly writhing and watching over all things.
The beast embryos born from the fire of the turbid sun were swallowed by the giant beast's gaping maw the moment they appeared. The sharp teeth tore them apart, instantly disintegrating them into black mist, which was then swallowed.
Because of their sheer quantity, the gas, though seemingly gaseous, produced a sound as if it were devouring flesh and blood due to its mass.
Click, click!
The terrifying sound of chewing echoed throughout the entire path to sainthood.
Because of the Dark Sun Watcher's raid on Radiance, all that everyone could see was a huge shadow with a gaping maw and countless eyes in the area where Lu Yu was located.
It seems to be a strange, dark sun dragon born from the ruins of the sun!
Lu Yu felt an unprecedented sense of pleasure and fulfillment from the power that was constantly accumulating through the Egg's [Unending Hunger] and [Gluttony Feast].
Endless beasts of the turbid sun? ×
Unlimited food rations!
And so, amidst the horrified gazes of countless people, Lu Yu's many eyes darted towards the Faceless Brotherhood's carriage, his appetite surging, and he grinned maliciously:
"You all look...delicious too!"
(End of this chapter)