313: Castle in the Sky!

"Let's go."

Li Shengyuan took Pei Shuyun's hand and stepped out of the inn first.

Long Yun followed closely behind.

The three of them did not delay any further, their figures turning into three streaks of light of different colors as they silently soared into the sky.

The streaks of light vanished into the thick night and clouds, speeding towards the Sacred Dragon Domain, the core and most prestigious part of the Demon Domain.

To return as quickly as possible and avoid unnecessary trouble along the way, Long Yun took out that golden dragon-scale-shaped secret treasure.

She injected a wisp of pure Dragon Qi into it, and the dragon scale immediately emitted a soft yet majestic golden glow.

Vaguely, a small phantom of a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon swam around the scale, releasing a noble pressure from the Soul level that only higher Dragon Clans or even the direct Bloodline of the Dragon Emperor possessed.

This pressure was not overbearing, but it acted like an invisible passage token.

When passing through the airspace of some Yao Race forces along the way, powerful Divine Sense would occasionally sweep past from below.

But after touching the aura of this Dragon Emperor secret treasure, most of them quickly withdrew, and some even sent respectful mental ripples.

This greatly reduced the possibility of questioning and interception, making their speed much faster.

No matter how much the various Demon Kings under her command were at odds, on the surface, they still showed great respect to the Dragon Emperor.

During the journey, Li Shengyuan briefly recounted what had happened before to Pei Shuyun.

Including the Green Rhinoceros Demon King's sophistry and final madness, as well as the appearance and fall of the Esteemed Emissary of the Demonic Cult.

"...That is roughly how it went," Li Shengyuan said in a flat tone. "The Green Rhinoceros Demon King's body and spirit were destroyed, leaving only his demon Soul and that Demonic Emissary's remnant Soul sealed here. It just so happens to serve as a 'small gift' for meeting the Dragon Emperor."

Pei Shuyun's eyes flickered as she listened. Although she had long known that Li Shengyuan's strength was unfathomable, she was still deeply shocked to hear that he had resolved two Second-Rank powerhouses so nonchalantly, and at the same time, she felt a hint of regret.

"What a pity," she shook her head gently, her tone carrying a bit of self-blame and annoyance.

"I should have gone with you. A scene like slaying a Second-Rank Demon King and an Esteemed Emissary of the Demonic Cult must have been quite spectacular, but I could only stay here and clean up some small fry, missing out on it."

She said this naturally, as if what she regretted was not the danger, but a rare "grand occasion."

Long Yun, who was nearby, was secretly tongue-tied.

This Miss Pei's "focus" was indeed extraordinary. Most people would be amazed and terrified after hearing such achievements, but she only regretted not seeing it with her own eyes.

After all, in a battle of Second-Rank experts, even just the aftershocks would peel a layer of skin off those with insufficient cultivation!

Long Yun did not speak, but while flying, her gaze couldn't help but drift towards Li Shengyuan beside her.

The moonlight and drifting clouds reflected his calm profile. Recalling his heroic posture as he suppressed powerful enemies with a flick of his fingers, and his current calm and composed demeanor where everything was under control...

That strange emotion in her heart, a mix of admiration, curiosity, and a faint affection, grew and spread silently.

Having lived in the Demon Domain since childhood, she respected the strong. But with the Dragon Emperor around, combined with her own impressive talent and strength, few people could catch her eye.

Until she saw Li Shengyuan take action with her own eyes!

She had seen countless Yao Race talents and even a few Human Race Prodigies, but never had anyone brought her such a strong and unique attraction and... sense of security.

A few days later.

After crossing countless mountains, rivers, and Yao Race tribes, a magnificent sight that was difficult to describe in words gradually emerged on the horizon ahead.

It was a Sky City suspended high in the air!

The entire city seemed to be built of some kind of golden divine jade and white holy stone, flowing with eternal radiance under the sunlight.

Countless thick chains hung from the edges of the city, plunging deep into the earth and mountains below, and appearing to be connected to the Void Realm, incredibly stable.

Above the city, auspicious clouds lingered all year round, with rays of light everywhere. Huge dragon shadows could be vaguely seen winding through the clouds, letting out low and majestic dragon roars.

The majestic, ancient, noble, and powerful aura hit them like a physical tide, even from a great distance.

Holy Dragon City!

The supreme center of power in the Demon Domain, the residence of His Majesty the Dragon Emperor!

The cities below Holy Dragon City stretched for tens of thousands of miles, where other races lived.

Many races would come here to worship the Dragon Emperor in Holy Dragon City, so even though the city was vast, it still appeared crowded.

Just as the three of them arrived at the outskirts of Holy Dragon City and were preparing to announce their arrival according to the rules...

The golden dragon-scale secret treasure in Long Yun's hand suddenly became slightly hot, emitting an even brighter light.

A majestic and gentle thought was transmitted directly into her mind:

"Yun'er, bring Young Master Li and his companions directly to the Holy Dragon Palace to see me."

The message from the Dragon Emperor had arrived.

Long Yun's spirits were lifted, and she turned to Li Shengyuan and Pei Shuyun, saying, "Your Majesty knows we have returned and has ordered us to go directly to the Holy Dragon Palace for an audience. Young Master Li, Miss Pei, please follow me."

She led the way, activating the dragon-scale secret treasure.

The secret treasure shot out a golden light, landing on the huge barrier enveloping Holy Dragon City. The barrier immediately rippled, revealing a gateway just large enough for a few people to pass through.

Li Shengyuan and Pei Shuyun looked at each other, a hint of worry appearing in Pei Shuyun's eyes.

"Shengyuan..."

"It's fine, let's go meet His Majesty the Dragon Emperor!" Li Shengyuan gave a confident, calm smile.

Holding Pei Shuyun's jade-like hand, the three turned into streaks of light, passed through the barrier gateway, and officially entered this Sky City that symbolized the supreme glory and power of the Yao Race!

They flew towards the Holy Dragon Palace, located at the very core of the city and surrounded by endless Dragon Qi and radiant light.