Hu Shu took a deep breath and turned to the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator and the Human Race members. "This matter is of great importance. We cannot decide rashly. Our most urgent task is to search for clues about the ancient Divine Artifact. Go back and gather every ancient text in the settlement. See whether you can find any trace of information." The Human Race members nodded and dispersed to search for the ancient texts. Watching their departing backs, Hu Shu silently swore that no matter what, he would find a way forward for the Human Race. However, he did not know how many hardships and obstacles this search for clues would bring.
Just as Hu Shu and the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator were preparing to search for ancient texts together, the skies above Shouyang Mountain suddenly changed. The once-clear blue sky was instantly covered by thick, ink-black clouds that churned and rolled, with flashes of lightning faintly glimmering within them.
"Not good!" Hu Shu's heart jolted as he looked up at the sky, a powerful sense of danger surging through him.
Immediately afterward, the Invincible Domain flickered and emitted a series of hums, as though it were bearing immense pressure. Hu Shu could feel that the domain was being battered by an overwhelming force and was on the verge of collapse.
"It's the combined army of the Chan Sect and the Demon Race! They've actually returned!" the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator shouted, his expression changing.
Countless figures emerged from the dark clouds. Chan Sect immortals held magical treasures, immortal energy swirling around them, while Demon Race experts of all shapes and forms radiated dense demonic aura. They bore down on Shouyang Mountain with terrifying momentum.
"Human Race, heed my command! Prepare for battle!" At Hu Shu's order, the Human Race quickly assembled. Though their faces bore exhaustion and fear, determination shone in their eyes.
The Chan Sect Golden Immortal Guang Chengzi stood at the front of the formation and sneered. "Hu Shu, there is no escape for you today! Today will be the day of the Human Race's destruction!" With that, he flicked his Fly Whisk, sending a golden beam shooting toward the Invincible Domain like a sharp sword.
At the same time, the Demon Race experts launched their attacks. Some spewed flames, while others fired icy spikes. All manner of attacks swept toward the Human Race like a tidal wave.
Under this ferocious assault, the Invincible Domain's light grew increasingly dim, and fine cracks appeared along its edges. Hu Shu pushed his spiritual power to its limit, trying to maintain the domain's stability, but he could feel his strength gradually draining away.
Under Hu Shu's command, the Human Race fought stubbornly with magical treasures and their own cultivation. However, the Chan Sect and Demon Race's combined army was simply too powerful, and Human Race casualties continued to mount.
Could the Human Race truly perish here? Hu Shu was filled with unwillingness, sweat soaking through his robes.
Just as the Invincible Domain was about to be breached and the Human Race was driven into despair, a Five-Colored Light suddenly appeared in the sky. It was incomparably brilliant, instantly dispersing the dark clouds and illuminating all of Shouyang Mountain.
A Mysterious Woman stepped out of the light. She wore flowing robes of five colors, her dark hair cascading like a waterfall. Her face was exquisitely beautiful, yet carried a touch of majesty. As she moved with graceful steps, a powerful aura radiated from her, as though heaven and earth themselves trembled before her.
The Mysterious Woman waved her jade-like hand, and a five-colored curtain of light instantly spread out, blocking every attack from the Chan Sect and Demon Race's combined army. Then she chanted under her breath and rapidly formed seals with both hands. Countless five-colored runes appeared in the sky, raining down upon the enemy army.
Wherever the runes landed, immense power erupted. Chan Sect immortals and Demon Race experts cried out one after another. The instant they were struck, they were blasted backward and slammed heavily into the ground.
The Mysterious Woman unleashed powerful Supernatural Abilities and instantly repelled the Chan Sect and Demon Race's combined army. Those enemies who had arrived so aggressively now fled in disarray like beaten dogs.
Hu Shu and the Human Race members were stunned by the sight. They were full of doubts about the Mysterious Woman's identity and had no idea why she had suddenly stepped in to help them.
The Mysterious Woman slowly descended before Hu Shu and looked at him calmly without speaking. Gathering his courage, Hu Shu asked, "Thank you, Senior, for coming to our aid. May I ask your honored name, and why you chose to help the Human Race?"
The Mysterious Woman frowned slightly. After a moment of silence, she finally said, "The Human Race's Destiny is tied to the future of the primordial world. I had my own purpose in acting this time. But I cannot tell you what that purpose is yet."
With that, the Mysterious Woman turned to leave. Hu Shu hurriedly said, "Senior, please wait! I hope you can give us a few more hints."
The Mysterious Woman stopped but did not turn around. She merely said flatly, "Seeking the ancient Divine Artifact may be the key to the Human Race's rise." With that, she flashed away and vanished from everyone's sight.
Hu Shu stared in the direction where the Mysterious Woman had disappeared, his thoughts in turmoil. Why had she helped them? What was her connection to the mysterious old man from before? After surviving this crisis, where would the Human Race go from here?
At that moment, the Five-Colored Light above Shouyang Mountain gradually faded, leaving behind only silence. The Human Race members gathered around Hu Shu, awaiting his decision. Hu Shu took a deep breath. He knew the road ahead would be even harder, but he had to lead the Human Race onward with courage.
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