Hu Shu watched as Demon Race members surged toward him from all sides. Though anxiety churned within him, his gaze remained firm. He knew he absolutely could not retreat at this moment. Just then, the Invincible Domain System suddenly sent out an intense fluctuation, and a vast power surged through his body. Hu Shu was overjoyed, knowing that a turning point might be at hand. He tightened his grip on his Long Sword, ready to face this unknown change.
The power from the Invincible Domain System was like a raging flood, instantly filling every limb and bone in Hu Shu's body. He could feel his meridians becoming increasingly resilient under the force's relentless flow, while power gathered without end, as though it were about to break through some kind of restraint.
Though the surrounding Human Race warriors were utterly exhausted, the strange radiance emanating from Hu Shu rekindled hope in their hearts. They exchanged glances, gripped their weapons tightly, and prepared to fight alongside Hu Shu once more.
When the Demon Race saw Hu Shu's transformation, a trace of wariness flashed in their eyes, only to be swiftly replaced by greed. Roaring, they lunged at Hu Shu and the others without regard for their lives, intending to kill them before that power could fully erupt.
Hu Shu let out a loud shout and swung his Long Sword fiercely. A dazzling streak of sword light shot into the sky. It contained the formidable power bestowed by the Invincible Domain System, and wherever it passed, space itself seemed to tear apart with a sizzling sound.
Several Demon Race members charging at the front were struck by the sword light in an instant. Their massive bodies flew backward like kites with cut strings, crashing heavily into the ground and kicking up clouds of dust. The stench of blood spread through the air, assailing everyone's senses.
Hu Shu flashed forward and charged into the Demon Race horde like a phantom. Every swing of his sword was accompanied by the screams of Demon Race members. He moved freely through their ranks, his Long Sword becoming streak after streak of cold light as it harvested their lives.
At the sight, the Human Race warriors' morale soared, and they shouted as they rushed forward. Working in close coordination with Hu Shu, they turned the battle, once at a disadvantage, around by sheer force with the power granted by the system.
The Demon Race's offensive was thrown into complete disarray, and they began to panic. Some tried to flee, but Hu Shu would not let them go so easily. He circulated the power within him, and the range of the Invincible Domain instantly expanded, enveloping even those Demon Race members trying to escape.
With the Invincible Domain's enhancement, Hu Shu's strength reached a terrifying level. He formed hand seals with both hands and chanted under his breath. Suddenly, runes appeared in the sky, glowing with mysterious light as they fell toward the Demon Race like meteors.
Wherever the runes landed, Demon Race members were instantly reduced to ash, without even time to scream. For a time, lights flashed deep within the Mysterious Ruins, screams rang out one after another, and the smell of blood grew ever thicker.
After a fierce battle, the Demon Race could no longer withstand Hu Shu and the others' attacks and began scattering in flight. Hu Shu watched them flee but did not pursue. He knew that obtaining the Divine Artifact was the most important matter now.
He turned and walked toward where the Divine Artifact had been placed. It emitted a gentle glow, as though it were waiting for its master. Hu Shu reached out and grasped it. A warm power flowed up his arm and instantly spread through his body, restoring some strength to his somewhat exhausted body.
"Let's go!" Hu Shu shouted. The Human Race warriors quickly gathered around him, vigilantly watching their surroundings as they followed Hu Shu out of the ruins at speed.
Along the way, everyone proceeded with great caution, afraid that the Demon Race might catch up again. Fortunately, however, the Demon Race seemed to have been frightened out of their wits by Hu Shu's power and did not pursue them.
When they finally emerged from the ruins, Hu Shu looked at the Divine Artifact in his hand, yet felt no joy at all. He knew that although obtaining it had strengthened the Human Race, it had also thoroughly enraged the Chan Sect and that Demon Race force. What awaited them next would surely be even fiercer retaliation.
Hu Shu raised his head and looked into the distance, his brow tightly furrowed as he pondered how to handle the coming crisis. Meanwhile, at Shouyang Mountain, the Human Race elders were anxiously awaiting their return, while an even greater storm seemed to be quietly descending...
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