Just like earlier when Duanmu Huai manipulated shadows into Thousand Whiskers to attack the Burrowing Demon Worm, in reality, those shadows are like extensions of Duanmu Huai's body. In principle, even if the opponent could break through the shadow, if it is merely a physical breach, it would be of little consequence to Duanmu Huai.

However, since the opponent is also an Ancient, when the Burrowing Demon Worm spat corrosive saliva that decayed the shadow tentacles, Duanmu Huai felt as though his hand was being licked by countless dogs, utterly disgusting. Furthermore, the Burrowing Demon Worm's whispering, akin to chanting, reverberated within Duanmu Huai's spiritual network. Similarly, Duanmu Huai also sang through Thousand Roars to the Burrowing Demon Worm.

It was clear that both sides were engaging in mutual spiritual pollution, yet neither had broken through the defenses.

This all-encompassing war from all aspects of touch, hearing, sight, psychology, and physics was truly a first for Duanmu Huai; after all, he used to only rely on brute force, where nothing resembled the current comprehensive battle... To be honest, this was indeed not Duanmu Huai's forte.

Of course, one thing mattered even more.

"Rumble, rumble!!!"

Along with the Burrowing Demon Worm's attack, the entire cavern once again shook violently, large fragments crumbling down. Facing this scene, Duanmu Huai felt somewhat helpless.

There's no helping it.

Staring at the looming enormous shadow approaching, Duanmu Huai finally made a decision. If he could use the power of the God of Destruction, eliminating the Burrowing Demon Worm wouldn't be difficult. However, since this is a trial of enhancement of the Ancient Dominator, only the power of the Ancient Dominator is allowed, so... it's a do-or-die situation!

With a turn of Duanmu Huai's mind, a massive, thick shadow burst forth from under his feet, engulfing him entirely, transforming into a monstrous, twisted, indescribable creature. At the same moment, the Burrowing Demon Worm emerged from deep beneath the earth, and upon seeing the Ancient Dominator, Duanmu Huai had turned into, it let out an angry roar and charged ahead!

"Rumble, rumble, rumble!!!"

With the movement of the Burrowing Demon Worm, the tremors of the earth grew more intense, even the entire mountain began to shudder. The townsfolk below were thrown into panic, most hiding in the school playground, trembling and screaming, gazing in terror at their surroundings. To them, the scene unfolding appeared akin to the apocalypse.

The ground quaked like ocean waves, buildings toppled, and though standing on solid earth, people felt as if they were on rough, open seas, unable to maintain their balance. Some couldn't suppress their fear, sobbing and screaming, all around echoed with shrieks and wails, as if Hell was about to descend upon the world.

"Brother...…"

Shajuye knelt on the ground, clutching the railing tight, staring anxiously at the distant peak. She had no idea what was happening there, but Shajuye knew her brother was still up there. And now, with such a terrifying earthquake occurring...… Is her brother truly okay?

In truth, Duanmu Huai was fine, yet he wasn't so sure about the people in the town.

The reason was simple, the scene unfolding was too hellish.

The Burrowing Demon Worm lunged at the shadow creature Duanmu Huai had morphed into, and Duanmu Huai retaliated without hesitation, the shadow monster, resembling a giant brain, wielding countless eye-endowed tentacles, tightly entwined the Burrowing Demon Worm. The Burrowing Demon Worm, in turn, opened its massive mouth, biting down on the brain-like portion, its mouth tentacles reaching, trying to forcefully invade.

If anyone had been there, they would have seen a gigantic, tentacle-covered, eye and mouth adorned monster entangling a mountain-like giant, akin to an oversized squid. The latter, covered in fine root-like appendages, its putrid slime and strange, indescribable chanting echoing through the mountains.

Indeed, whomever beheld such a scene would undoubtedly lose their sanity without explanation.

Luckily, Duanmu Huai had anticipated this, deliberately luring the Burrowing Demon Worm to the other side of the mountain, using the ridge to obscure the sight of his and the Burrowing Demon Worm's fight.

Otherwise, if the residents of the town looked up to see this spectacle, the number of those to go mad would likely equal the number of eyeballs raised.

But in truth...… To be honest, things weren't much better now.

"Damn, I am not good at this kind of combat, how should I handle this?"

Duanmu Huai felt exasperated, the opponent was resilient like glue, his side unable to breach its defenses. Conversely, the adversary's drool exceeded the temperature of magma, capable of easily dissolving his tentacles.

Unable to use the power of the God of Destruction, unable to use the power of the God of Joy or the Sixth Heavenly Demon King — even if he could, it wouldn't help.

Really troublesome, if only this creature were smaller, it would be easier to tackle!

While venting internally, Duanmu Huai once again swung the tentacles, violently slamming the Burrowing Demon Worm to the side.

"Roar—————!"

But to Duanmu Huai's surprise, when slammed aside, the Burrowing Demon Worm emitted a pained scream, overtaking the continuous chant in Duanmu Huai's spiritual network!

Hmm?

Seeing this, Duanmu Huai's spirits lifted, he quickly focused his eyes, sighting the spot where the Burrowing Demon Worm had been slammed into, right where a creek flowed by. Now, the part of the Burrowing Demon Worm touching the creek was starting to corrode and degrade!

Could this creature fear water?

That makes it manageable!

At this moment, the Burrowing Demon Worm, seemingly aware of its impending crisis due to the pain, decisively turned to leave.

However... Heh heh, little beauty, where do you think you're going!

Duanmu Huai sneered, as a robber stalking the night for wealth and lust, grabbing the fleeing Burrowing Demon Worm firmly, refusing to let go despite its struggles. Quickly scanning with his eyes, he soon spotted the lake beside their earlier camping site.

"Sweetheart, how about a Couple's Bath? Heh heh heh!"

Without waiting for a response from the Burrowing Demon Worm, Duanmu Huai rolled down with it forcefully, the two gigantic creatures entangled, tumbling down the slope like an invincible wind fire wheel, smashing all the trees along the way. The Burrowing Demon Worm's struggle reached its peak, yet shortly afterward, the two enormous shadows plunged heavily into the lake!

"Splash—————!!!"

The lake water soared tens of meters high, the two monsters submerged in the depths. Simultaneously, the Burrowing Demon Worm's wailing erupted again, as the lake's surface churned. The Burrowing Demon Worm desperately surfaced, striving to escape the waters. Yet soon, the surrounding waters began to swirl, multiple tentacles emerging, tightly ensnaring the Burrowing Demon Worm, dragging it back underwater.

The Burrowing Demon Worm was like a girl desperate to flee the claws of evil, caught just as she almost reached the door, resigned to being hauled back towards her inevitable fate, gradually disappearing into the lake's depths. The fate awaiting it was undeniably singular.

"Roar———————!!!"

The Burrowing Demon Worm's mournful cry echoed through the mountains, even the peaks trembled, but soon, its calls subsided. The once boiling lake water calmed in concert.

The surroundings returned to silence.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.