Magnificent structures soared into the clouds, their imposing presence inspiring awe. The walls of the palace shimmered with golden light, dazzling and radiant, displaying boundless luxury and nobility.
This was the heart of the Demon Realm, the Demon Metropolis!
Above the Nine Heavens, a massive and majestic palace stood beneath the firmament. The palace emanated surging demonic energy, as if capable of reflecting all the heavens. At first glance, countless suns, moons, and stars surrounded it; upon closer inspection, the suns, moons, and stars vanished, transforming into countless worlds guarding the palace.
This was the Demon Emperor Palace, an imperial artifact crafted by the Demon Emperor, Yun Wuyue.
Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable brought Yun Shuang back to the Demon Emperor Palace safely. As soon as they landed, Gu Changsheng followed, leisurely drinking from his wine gourd.
Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable glanced at Gu Changsheng, then said to Yun Shuang, "Princess, the other Demon Venerables are likely already aware of your return. They didn't unite before because no one could wield the power of the Demon Emperor Palace, but now it's different. You, Princess, are a direct descendant of His Majesty, and only you can wield its power. Furthermore, with the demise of Eastern Departure Demon Venerable, they will likely unite against us before you truly control the Demon Emperor Palace."
"Then what should I do now? Although I am the Empress's daughter, I don't know how to control the Demon Emperor Palace," Yun Shuang said.
"Don't panic, Princess. His Majesty had already planned ahead before entering the Heavenly Abyss. She has already told me the method to control the Demon Emperor Palace, and I will pass it on to you now."
With that, Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable gently touched Yun Shuang's forehead, imparting the method to control the Demon Emperor Palace.
After a moment, Yun Shuang opened her eyes, a hint of purple light flashing within. She said, "Time is of the essence. I will now go to the central core of the Demon Emperor Palace. Seven Absolutes Aunt, I'll leave everything else to you!"
"Princess, rest assured, even if it costs me my life, I won't let those traitors get half a step close to the Demon Emperor Palace," Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable said solemnly.
Yun Shuang nodded, then looked at Gu Changsheng, saying, "Senior, I'm truly sorry for dragging you into this, but you don't need to take action. I will handle this properly."
Gu Changsheng shrugged, saying, "Go on, go on!"
Yun Shuang nodded to Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable one last time, then tore open a spatial rift and entered the central space of the Demon Emperor Palace, where she could control the entire palace.
Seeing that Yun Shuang had left, Gu Changsheng said, "Was my acting not bad?"
"What?" Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable asked, puzzled.
Seeing this, Gu Changsheng couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, stop pretending. Only this girl, Yun Shuang, is so worried that she's confused. Otherwise, with a little thought, she would feel the loopholes in it. It seems Yun Wuyue really wants to retire. She's actually using a fake death to train her daughter, and also clear out some people who have long had ulterior motives. This calculation is truly terrifying!"
"Fellow Daoist Gu, when did you and the Princess meet?"
Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable didn't answer Gu Changsheng's words, but instead asked about the process of him meeting Yun Shuang.
Gu Changsheng didn't hide anything, and roughly explained how he met Yun Shuang back then.
Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable frowned slightly, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes.
"Someone actually dared to hunt down the Princess. Hmph, after this matter is over, I will personally beat that person until their soul flies away and is scattered, never to enter reincarnation."
Listening to the words full of killing intent, Gu Changsheng sighed that this woman was not to be trifled with. Fortunately, his strength was stronger than hers.
"Why bother? The myriad realms of the heavens are just so cruel. Today it's you chasing me, tomorrow it's me chasing you. If everyone had thoughts like yours, then would there still be any training? In my opinion, it's better to wait for that girl Yun Shuang to take revenge herself."
Gu Changsheng said.
"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Gu speaks lightly. If Yun Shuang was your daughter, would you still say that?" Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable said with a chuckle.
"There are no 'ifs' in this world!" Gu Changsheng said with a smile.
Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable nodded, then said, "You're right, there are no 'ifs' in this world."
Speaking of Yun Shuang, Gu Changsheng was very curious about who Yun Shuang's mother was and whose daughter she was.
"Speaking of which, Yun Shuang never told me who her father is? I'm a little curious, what kind of person could make Yun Wuyue bear a child with him?"
Gu Changsheng looked curiously at Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable, wanting to get the answer from her.
But Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable said faintly, "Yun Shuang's father died before she was born."
"..."
Died? Gu Changsheng frowned. This answer was beyond his expectations.
Gu Changsheng still wanted to say something, but Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable said, "Fellow Daoist Gu, if you want to know more, why not go to the Heavenly Abyss and take a look? His Majesty is there. You can ask His Majesty directly what you want to know. I don't know much, and what I do know isn't complete, so I wouldn't dare to say more."
"Uh..."
Gu Changsheng was stunned. The purpose of his coming to the Demon Realm this time was to ask Yun Wuyue to help build a virtual world for the Mortal Dust Realm, but because of some things, he didn't want to face Yun Wuyue, so he let Yun Shuang be the middleman.
But now Yun Shuang was caught up in a plan to 'cultivate a Demon Emperor successor' and couldn't extricate herself, so this middleman naturally couldn't do it.
Did he really have to go to the Heavenly Abyss to meet Yun Wuyue alone?
"Fellow Daoist Gu, are you afraid?" Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable suddenly asked.
"Afraid? What do I have to be afraid of? The Heavenly Abyss, is it? Let's go!"
Gu Changsheng snorted coldly and turned to leave.
It's just the Heavenly Abyss, right? Are there any beasts in there that choose people to devour?
After Gu Changsheng left, a streak of red light arrived in an instant. It was the red-haired man.
"Chi Yang, what are you doing here? If you get exposed, you wait to be beaten by His Majesty!" Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable said, looking at the man.
"Aiyo, Seven Absolutes Sister, I haven't seen Princess Yun Shuang in tens of thousands of years. I just miss her too much, so I wanted to take a look secretly. I definitely won't expose myself," said Demon Venerable Chi Yang.
"No, she's currently trying to control the Demon Emperor Palace. You can't disturb her," Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable refused decisively.
"Besides, the Princess sent a message to you as soon as she got home. Now that she knows you betrayed her, she must be heartbroken. If she sees you, you're dead!" Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable curled her lips.
"Isn't this acting? By the way, how did that guy Eastern Departure die?" Demon Venerable Chi Yang asked.
Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable opened her mouth to speak, but Demon Venerable Chi Yang continued, "Don't tell me it was Seven Absolutes Sister who killed him. I don't believe you have that strength."
"You..." Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable really wanted to say that to muddle through, but Demon Venerable Chi Yang was right. Her strength was similar to Eastern Departure's, and neither could kill the other.
"It was that man!" Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable didn't call Gu Changsheng's name directly, because she was afraid of being sensed by Gu Changsheng.
"It was him. No wonder Eastern Departure died so happily!" Demon Venerable Chi Yang said.
"Happily? Do you think death is a comfortable thing?" Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable glared at Demon Venerable Chi Yang.
"With his attack, Eastern Departure died without any pain. Isn't that happy?" Demon Venerable Chi Yang grinned.
"..."
Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable had to admit that Demon Venerable Chi Yang's words made some sense.
"Stop showing off here, and get out of here quickly. Those traitors are all watching this place. If you are discovered, see if His Majesty will beat you," Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable began to drive Demon Venerable Chi Yang away.
"Hey, I still wanted to take a look at Yun Shuang. Forget it, I'll explain to Yun Shuang after this is over. Why do I have to be the bad guy? Why not you?" Demon Venerable Chi Yang wondered.
"Hehe..."
Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable's face revealed killing intent, and a seven-colored halo with powerful killing intent appeared.
"Rumble!"
In the seven-colored halo, Demon Venerable Chi Yang's figure flew out of the Demon Emperor Palace.
"Chi Yang, you ingrate, you actually came to deliver yourself to death today!"
The Demon Emperor Palace echoed with Seven Absolutes Demon Venerable's voice filled with killing intent.
Demon Venerable Chi Yang's face darkened. Why was Seven Absolutes Sister cursing people, no, cursing demons?
However, Demon Venerable Chi Yang also knew that it was time to act, and he couldn't expose himself.
He snorted coldly and said, "Seven Absolutes, you will regret it. Don't think that Yun Shuang can control the Demon Emperor Palace."
"Hehe, you can try!" Seven Absolutes sneered.
"Hmph!" Demon Venerable Chi Yang snorted coldly and turned into a streak of red light and left. In the eyes of others, he seemed to be fleeing in panic.
At this time, more than a dozen gazes were staring at this place. They heard the two keywords "Yun Shuang" and "Demon Emperor Palace," and their hearts sank.
"Everyone, we can't wait any longer. If Yun Shuang controls the Demon Emperor Palace, we can only flee the Demon Realm, but I don't think any of you want to flee in panic, right?"
"Let's attack together and take down the Demon Emperor Palace before Yun Shuang controls it!"
"Yes, that's right!"
"Let's unite!"
"Call Chi Yang."
One after another, divine thoughts were exchanged, and in the end, they came to the conclusion that they had to unite.
In an unknown space, Gu Changsheng looked indifferently at these Demon Venerables and said disdainfully, "A bunch of idiots!"
