We Have Been Waiting for You

As everyone spontaneously formed a guard brigade, not even a bird could enter the Shadow Island. The surroundings became increasingly quiet, so quiet that it made people feel a bit panicked.

Outside the island, in a dirt mound by the lake.

A hidden figure revealed a look of confusion, muttering to himself nervously.

"How come the surroundings have become quieter and quieter these past few months? I always feel like something is not quite right."

This person was exactly the Demon Chief who had once led his forces with the intention of conquering Cloud Star.

After a few breaths of suspicion, a flash of intelligent brilliance suddenly crossed his eyes.

"Hmph..."

"The sudden silence around this island must be someone deliberately making things look mysterious. However, my cultivation is profound, and I haven't been discovered after hiding for so long. How could I expose a flaw now?"

"This little trick is simply not worth mentioning!"

"As long as I wait here to the death, until Lord Demon General leads the troops here, I will be able to establish my merits and become a great hero of our race!"

Thinking of this.

The Demon Chief's eyes were filled with expectation, and he became even more determined to wait it out.

But he had no idea that his self-proclaimed clever concealment and patience were actually far from worth mentioning. Outside the Heaven and Earth Gate in the distance, there was already an existence even more capable of hiding deeply buried in the haystack.

As a senior in the realm of waiting to the death, Lord Destroyer of the World's patience was second to none.

However, after waiting bitterly for several years, Destroyer of the World's head was already covered in moss, which could be described as so green it was turning black. Yet, the firm light in his eyes still had not dissipated, and he even felt a little proud in his heart.

"Not being discovered for several years, I am truly a genius of concealment!"

"So what if the aura inside this island is becoming more and more terrifying? They still can't see where I am! As long as I wait for several lords to appear in the future, and then we coordinate from the inside and outside, I will definitely be able to make a great contribution to the Master!"

At this thought, Destroyer of the World's expression became even more resolute.

For the grand plan, what did waiting a mere few years matter?

If he didn't even have this bit of patience, how could he achieve the Great Dao!

The more he thought about it, the firmer he became. Destroyer of the World hid himself even deeper. Even though weeds grew all around his mouth and bursts of bitterness came from time to time, it could not affect his conviction in the slightest.

Just like this, the two kings of hiding gained an increasingly profound understanding of the Dao of Concealment.

Although this pair of crouching dragons and hidden phoenixes had never met, their firm hearts coincided without prior consultation. Each displaying their own magical abilities, they hid in the dark, lying dormant and enduring for their grand plans.

Two years passed in a flash.

Under the leadership of Long Tian, the demon race turned over a new leaf and no longer dared to show their faces to cause trouble. The low-level demonic creatures on Cloud Star also gradually disappeared completely, and the entire Cloud Star ushered in an unprecedented period of peace.

The world was great, and sounds of joy could be heard everywhere.

Listening to the lively laughter in the distance, the Demon Chief in the dirt mound stared blankly.

At this moment.

He only felt that humans were so noisy, and indeed, the joys and sorrows of different races could not be shared!

Finally.

He could endure it no longer and secretly sent a message to Lord Demon General. Who knew there would be no response at all, and it was hard to perceive even the slightest demonic aura in the world.

Instantly, the Demon Chief was dumbfounded, lying in the dirt mound doubting his life.

"What is going on?"

"Could it be that I have been abandoned by Lord Demon General?"

"Why don't I sense the auras of the rest of my kin? What about our great cause of dominating the universe?!"

A breeze blew past, stirring up flying dust. The Demon Chief, covered in dust, finally saw the dawn he had been waiting for so long, but his eyes were dull and his face was a mess.

Looking at the long-lost white clouds in the sky, he only felt they were so unfamiliar.

Suddenly, he seemed to no longer recognize this world, staring blankly at the horizon, unable to believe everything he saw.

It wasn't until a sound came from the horizon that the Demon Chief was awakened.

Terrified, he hurriedly hid back into the dirt mound, only then daring to let out a long breath. It was as if only the darkness in the soil could bring him peace of mind, and he no longer dared to show his face to the world.

No one had ever paid attention to that inconspicuous dirt mound.

The cultivators flying through the air were laughing and exchanging pleasantries as they traveled through the clouds.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, where are you heading?"

"Naturally, to Pingjiang City!"

"What is so special about such a small city that it's worth you calling upon friends to go there like this?"

"Recently, a branch of the Linglong Pavilion opened in Pingjiang City. It is said that the Linglong Pavilion has countless rare treasures and artifacts, as well as a game called Simulated Life, where one can experience a hundred lifetimes, which is extremely interesting. Brother Lu, have you not heard of it?"

"Simulated Life? There is actually such a miracle in the world? Since that is the case, let us quickly go and experience it!"

Several cultivators with extraordinary auras accelerated their flight and soon arrived at Pingjiang City.

Outside the highly renowned Linglong Pavilion, it was already overcrowded. It seemed they were all cultivators from various places who came out of curiosity upon hearing its reputation, all wanting to step into the Linglong Pavilion to find out what was inside.

However, the doors of the Linglong Pavilion remained tightly shut.

After waiting bitterly for a long time, they actually saw the shopkeeper come out, cupping his fists in apology.

"Everyone."

"Starting from today, our Linglong Pavilion is temporarily closed. We hope for your understanding!"

These words shocked everyone around into astonishment.

Before the crowd of cultivators could voice their complaints, the doors of the Linglong Pavilion actually closed again!

"Bang!"

A muffled sound left everyone looking at each other in dismay!

"How can they just close up shop without warning!"

"What arrogance!"

"Damn!"

The cultivators were all famous figures from various regions, and their demeanor was not ordinary. Even if they were suddenly rejected and felt depressed in their hearts, most of the people present were old acquaintances, so it was not easy for them to lose their temper, lest they lose their grace and invite ridicule.

Soon, the various people in front of the door dispersed one after another. Even if there were a few stubborn individuals who wanted to wait it out to see what was going on, in the face of this depressing encounter, they really couldn't hold on for long.

In less than half a day, the front of the Linglong Pavilion was empty, no longer having its previous lively and grand appearance.

Just at dusk, when the doorway was deserted, a figure in a white dress quietly stepped inside. The shopkeeper and the rest of the staff bowed in unison, their eyes full of reverence.

"My Lord, you have finally arrived."

"We have been respectfully waiting for you for a long time."

As that person nodded slightly and then stepped into a high-level private room, the long street around the Linglong Pavilion was suddenly densely covered with layers of hidden guards. The interior became incredibly busy, and a strange fragrance spread all around.

...

Peaceful days are always short, and a few years pass as quickly as a fleeting shadow.

As Cloud Star experienced these few years of peace, cultivators rarely had the opportunity to slay demons and eradicate evil. Most of them developed the intention of retreating into seclusion for bitter cultivation. The once sparsely populated hidden mountain villages unknowingly began to see more and more people.

At noon.

The old men returning to the village entrance greeted each other and discussed their harvest for the day.

"Senior Brother, how is your harvest today?"

"Sigh, don't mention it! There are more and more newcomers, and the competition is fiercer than ever. After being busy all morning for the past few days, I only managed to pick up two piles of Red Flame Golden Crystal Beast dung!"

"Hahaha, Senior Brother, you're not doing too well! This Junior Brother is untalented, but I luckily picked up three piles!"

"Damn it!"

Seeing Wei Donghai turn sideways to show off, Zui Wuya was so angry that the corners of his mouth twitched, unable to hide the jealousy in his eyes.

The newly arrived old men beside them were even more shocked and drew in a breath of cold air. Seeing the fresh dung in Wei Donghai's basket, they couldn't help but reveal looks of envy.

"Hiss..."

"There are actually three piles?!"

"Brother Wei is truly extraordinary!"

"I'm afraid that apart from Elder Luo, no one else can harvest more than Brother Wei!"

Hearing the praises of his fellow Daoists, Wei Donghai had a look of enjoyment on his face, tactically waving his hand in modest smiles.

"Hahaha..."

"Not at all, not at all, everyone is overpraising me. How could I dare to compare myself with Brother Luo."

That smug look naturally made some people feel sour, unable to resist voicing their doubts.

"Three piles are just three piles, it's no big deal."

"In my opinion, this matter of collecting exotic beast dung to comprehend the Great Dao doesn't seem very reliable. Over the past few years, we have run around exhausted, yet I haven't seen anyone truly comprehend the Great Dao."

"Does the Dao of Dung truly exist in this world? I'm afraid this matter is open to question!"

As the words fell, the crowd fell silent. Many people began to show suspicion in their eyes, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Hearing this, Wei Donghai smiled and sized up the newly arrived reclusive old man.

"Hehe."

"Such words of yours are nothing but the ignorant talk of a frog in a well."

"Think back to the year when we ventured deep into the Star Sea to fight the Demon Race. A supreme expert used the Dao of Dung to defeat several demon leaders. The scene of him displaying his great divine abilities is still fresh in our memories. Many fellow Daoists witnessed this battle with their own eyes, how could it be fake?"

"Where were you during the great war back then? You are nothing but a selfish person, and now you dare to question the supreme Great Dao?"

The old man's face flushed red from being questioned, and he hurriedly tried to defend himself.

"I, my lifespan was nearing its end back then, so I had no choice but to enter a death seclusion. Therefore, I didn't participate in the great war. Fortunately, I later broke through my bottleneck and only then emerged into the world again."

"This is absolutely not because I am selfish, but it is the mandate of heaven!"

"How can you smear my innocence out of thin air!"

Once these words were spoken, everyone showed a look of relief. Their doubts gradually dissipated, and they turned to the other old men in the village for verification.

"So that's how it is..."

"Is that expert's Dao of Dung truly so terrifying?"

Listening to the topic of the Dao of Dung, the memories of Zui Wuya and the others were awakened. A look of awe appeared in their eyes, and they nodded in agreement one after another.

"The terror of the Dao of Dung is rarely seen in one's life!"

"Indeed. That senior could fight several great demon leaders all by himself, the might of the Dao of Dung goes without saying!"

"If we could comprehend even a tenth of the Dao of Dung, it would be enough for us to run rampant in the Star Sea!"

Sighs of emotion echoed, causing the group of old men to gasp in shock.

"Hiss..."

The previous disappointment and doubt vanished into thin air at this moment. A clear fanatical and yearning look appeared in everyone's eyes, and they wished they could immediately search everywhere for exotic beast dung.

Right at this moment, the sky suddenly became extremely gloomy.

In just a few breaths of time, everyone actually found it difficult to even see their surroundings, as if night was falling. They couldn't help but look at each other in surprise and doubt.

"What's the situation?"

"I still want to comprehend the Dao of Dung some more, why did the sky suddenly turn dark?"