Reversing Falsehood and Preserving Truth: All Gods and Gods Are in My Hands

No sooner had the crowd's exclamations subsided than the ethereal spirit launched another fierce attack.

Several tentacles covered with dark gold patterns swept across like steel whips, with a sharp metallic sound as they cut through the air. Deep trenches were swept into the ground, and stalactites from the cave ceiling fell one after another amidst flying debris, causing the ground to tremble.

Chen Mo's eyes were sharp as knives, discerning the vertical lines flashing wildly beneath them. He spoke rapidly, like a machine gun: "The patterns have a flow pattern! They converge at the core of the chest every three seconds—that's the energy center! Its metallization only takes effect when the patterns light up; the gaps when they dim are the opening!"

"receive!"

Lu Yu responded immediately, and the azure array patterns on his palm surged instantly: "Eight Trigrams Formation - Rest Gate, Steady!"

The Eight Trigrams Formation's Rest Gate, responsible for defense and healing, is activated!

A semi-transparent, azure-green light shield unfolded, its surface swirling with intricate array patterns, layered like fish scales, faintly exuding the heavy pressure of an ancient array. Warm, life-giving energy surged into everyone's meridians, instantly relieving the stinging pain in their shoulder wounds, and Zhao Lei's tiger's mouth laceration quickly scabbed over.

"Bang!"

The ethereal tentacles slammed into the light barrier. Having learned from the previous experience, this time the barrier only trembled slightly and no cracks appeared. Lu Yu seized this moment, instantly switching to his true power. A pale golden Void-Piercing Blade materialized, and he leaped into the air, the blade aimed directly at the intersection of the patterns on the ethereal spirit's chest.

The light blade slashed at the ethereal creature's flesh, causing it to roar in pain, its tentacles suddenly wrapping around Lu Yu's ankle.

Seeing this, Zhao Lei's arms bulged with veins as he grabbed the attacking tentacle and forcefully pulled it to the side.

"Lu Yu, hurry and attack! I've got it pinned down!"

However, the power of the ethereal spirit far exceeded expectations. Zhao Lei gritted his teeth, his muscles bulged like iron, and his feet plowed two deep furrows in the ground, but he was still dragged up and soon could not hold on any longer.

Su Wan's eyes narrowed, and she suddenly shouted, "Zhao Lei! Lift me onto its head!"

"Huh?" Zhao Lei was taken aback, then realized what was happening. He suddenly flung the tentacles aside and bent down, shouting, "Get on!"

Su Wan stepped on his shoulders, and Zhao Lei roared, lifting her high with both arms. Su Wan steadied herself like a swallow, her hands precisely pressing on the dark purple skin on the top of the spirit's head.

Su Wan closed her eyes tightly, and the psychic silver light surged from her palm into the ethereal spirit's body like a tide. At close range, she could clearly sense the ethereal spirit's chaotic will. It had no independent consciousness, only a controlled frenzy, and the dark gold Dao patterns were like chains connecting it to its origin.

The silver light flowed backward along the patterns, and the ethereal spirit suddenly let out a piercing screech. Its body convulsed violently, the metallic texture instantly dimmed, and the flow of the dark gold patterns became disordered.

"Now!" Chen Mo shouted, a faint golden light surging in his eyes, a subtle Buddhist aura emanating from him. The moment his hands clasped together, a clear, bell-like chant echoed through the cave:

"All appearances are not appearances; by dispelling delusion, one sees the truth; cause and effect are clearly revealed, and flaws will naturally appear!"

As the chanting ended, a golden light exploded, transforming into an intricate Sanskrit mark that was firmly imprinted on the intersection of the dark gold patterns on the ethereal spirit's chest, like a brand.

It is Chen Mo's skill "Insight into the Great Dao" that can mark weaknesses and allow for continuous attacks within 10 seconds. Attacking weaknesses within 10 seconds can infinitely stack a 10% damage increase!

Lu Yu's mind raced, and he switched his array power again, skillfully unfolding the Eight Trigrams Formation's Rest Gate:

"The Eight Trigrams Formation - Gate of Life, Continued!"

The Eight Trigrams Formation's Life Gate, responsible for gathering energy and sustaining power, is activated!

A sudden burst of pale green light patterns erupted, echoing the pale blue light shield both inside and outside. The green light patterns dissipated upon landing, transforming into countless tiny light threads that spread along the ground, wrapping around everyone like vines.

In an instant, the array energy between heaven and earth was forcibly drawn, and visible energy ripples appeared in the air. Countless tiny blue-green light spots were gathered by green light threads, forming rotating energy vortexes above everyone's heads.

The energy between heaven and earth was forcibly drawn in, and the power of the Great Dao consumed in his body was rapidly replenished. Lu Yu's Spirit Plant Returning to Origin Body was pushed to its limit, the wound on his shoulder was completely healed, and his physical strength was even greater than before.

"Eight Trigrams Formation - Injury Gate, Break!"

Crimson light patterns erupted from the Eight Trigrams Formation beneath their feet, activating the Injury Gate Formation Eye, which is responsible for sharpening attacks and tearing through defenses!

Unlike the previous two gentle light patterns, the crimson light pattern from the Wound Gate surged out like a raging fire, carrying a chilling sharpness. The moment it landed, it transformed into countless slender array patterns of sharp light, rapidly rotating around Lu Yu.

Thanks to the nourishment of the Spirit Plant Returning to Origin Body, he used to need to exhaust half of his energy to activate the Injury Gate, but now he still has a calm and steady aura.

The countless sharp rays formed by the light patterns of the wound gate seemed capable of tearing apart all obstacles. Lu Yu raised his hand and waved his hand, and streaks of crimson sharp rays, accompanied by blue-green array light, shot out, drawing a sharp arc in the air. The air was cut and emitted a slight hum, accurately hitting the Sanskrit mark.

"puff--"

The ethereal metal defense was completely torn apart, and dark purple liquid gushed out, splashing onto the stone wall and emitting foul-smelling white smoke.

It let out a mournful roar, but due to Su Wan's interference with its spiritual communication, it was unable to concentrate its full strength. Its whiskers swung wildly, instead injuring itself all over.

Su Wan's face was deathly pale. The close-range impact of the psychic power had exhausted her energy, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead, yet she still pressed down firmly on the ethereal spirit's head: "Quick...it's about to break free!"

Seeing that the armor break was complete, Lu Yu no longer hesitated. He instantly switched to the True Dao, and the pale golden Void-Breaking Light Blade condensed into the shape of a spear, precisely piercing into the breach.

The damage-increasing effect of Breaking Illusion and Seeing Truth continued to stack up layer by layer. The first spear tore through the patterns, the third spear pierced through the energy core, and the fifth spear went straight for the source of the illusory spirit. Each piercing was accompanied by a violent explosion of illusory energy. The dark gold patterns broke inch by inch under the power of Breaking Illusion, and the vitality of the illusory spirit quickly dissipated.

"The final blow!"

With a deep shout, Lu Yu unleashed his true power without reservation. The Void-Breaking Blade transformed into a ten-foot-long spear, carrying a sharp edge that could tear through illusion. In the last millisecond before the Void-Breaking Enlightenment dissipated, it fiercely pierced the Void Spirit's weak spot in the chest.

"Aww—"

The ethereal spirit let out a final wail, its massive body convulsing violently. The dark gold patterns completely extinguished, and the metallic texture rapidly faded. Finally, it crashed heavily to the ground, stirring up clouds of dust, and the cave trembled three times.

Su Wan slid off the spirit's head and was caught steadily by Zhao Lei. Her face was pale but filled with the relief of surviving a disaster. The four of them collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. The only sound in the cave was their heavy breathing, mixed with the stench of the spirit's corpse.

Zhao Lei wiped the filth from his face and grinned, "Done! This thing is way harder to beat than the octopus demon in the mall!"

Chen Mo leaned against the stone wall to stand up, the vertical lines of insight still flashing in his eyes. He quickly walked to the ethereal corpse: "No, there's something behind it."

Following the sound, Lu Yu and the others saw a dark chain wrapped around the stone wall far behind the illusory spirit's corpse. The chain gleamed with a cold, dark light, its surface covered with fine, eerie runes. One end was deeply embedded in the stone wall, while the other end was firmly locked to the illusory spirit's spine. The runes were still faintly flashing, clearly indicating that it was a specially made restraining device.

Lu Yu crouched down, his fingertips touching the runes on the chains, his brows furrowed: "Someone is deliberately raising this ethereal spirit behind the scenes."

Zhao Lei stood up and kicked the ethereal corpse: "Who on earth is so twisted? Keeping such a monster guarding this place, is there some treasure inside the cave?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint "click" sound suddenly came from deep within the cave, like the sound of a mechanism turning, muffled yet clear, and particularly jarring in the silent cave.

The crowd's expressions changed drastically, and they turned to look into the depths of darkness, where it seemed as if a pair of eyes were coldly watching them through the shadows.