The alliance pinpointed the Shadow Master's origin in the Eternal Abyss, a realm beyond mortal reach, accessible via a celestial gate guarded by ancient arrays atop the Celestial Spire. Lin Feng, Huo Yan, and Zhao Kun prepared, their trinity of fire, wind, and devourer strength a testament to their journey.
[Final Quest: Slay Shadow Master. Reward: Ascension to Immortal Realm.]
The gate opened to a surreal voidscape—stars suspended like frozen tears, time bending unnaturally. The Shadow Master awaited, a towering figure with Lin Feng's face, its voice a thunderclap: "You are my echo, Devourer."
The trio fought as a seamless unit. Huo Yan's phoenix soared, its ethereal flames blinding the entity, while Zhao's Void Cyclone bound its shadowy tendrils. Lin Feng unleashed Divine Tempest, his Echoes—Boar, Phoenix, Serpent—tearing through the Master's defenses. The air crackled with rune-etched energy, a testament to their combined might.
The Master retaliated, spawning echoes of devoured worlds—armies of spectral warriors and beasts. Lin Feng's will held firm, summoning all avatars, now including the Void Phoenix form. Essence surged, his qi a torrent: "I am Lin Feng—not your shadow!"
The climactic clash pitted Lin Feng's Grasp against the Master's maw. Huo and Zhao's qi fused with his, their bond shattering the entity's form. With a final thrust, Lin Feng devoured its core: [Devoured: Shadow Master. Gained: Infinite Essence. True Devourer Dao Unlocked.]
The Eternal Abyss crumbled, the trio escaping as the realm collapsed. Emerging as immortals—Layer 10, transcended—they returned to the Azure Cloud Sect. The sect revered them, their tale spreading like wildfire across the cultivation world.
Huo Yan's eyes shone with pride: "Our Dao begins anew." Zhao clapped Lin Feng's shoulder: "Brothers forever."
The system fell silent, now fully his to command. Lin Feng smiled, gazing at the horizon: The path is mine to forge.