"Cackle, cackle, as expected of the Asura God's inheritor—you actually discovered me!"
An eerie laugh rang out. The black crystal suddenly blazed brightly, releasing a dark glow as Shadow emerged from within it.
The moment Shadow appeared, the surrounding evil and fallen aura surged dramatically, accompanied by endless shrill and sinister wails.
Shadow's features could not be seen clearly. Only a pair of scarlet eyes stood out conspicuously, while something seemed to be flapping behind him.
Shadow's aura was immensely powerful, far surpassing any opponent Lu Yuan had encountered thus far. Even Chou Muyi would have paled in comparison before him.
After all, Chou Muyi's divine power had originated from him.
"Who exactly are you?" Lu Yuan's expression turned solemn. He stepped forward, shielding Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue behind him. Light flashed in his hand, and the Asura Sacred Sword appeared. A terrifyingly pure killing intent swept forth, opposing Shadow's aura.
"What a powerful aura. No wonder you managed to kill that useless Chou Muyi!" There was a hint of surprise in Shadow's eyes. Having broken through to the half-step limit, Lu Yuan's aura was already fully comparable to that of a First-Class God. Even if he still fell short, the gap was not great—he was only one step away. Coupled with the Asura Sacred Sword in his hand, his entire body exuded an indescribably terrifying might.
It was hardly surprising that someone like him could kill a fellow who merely possessed First-Class God-level power like Chou Muyi.
Of course, Shadow did not know that Chou Muyi possessed the trait of the Undying Body. Such a trait was something one could only stumble upon by chance, and exceedingly few could inherit it.
"So you really are the one behind Chou Muyi. What is here now is not your true