347: Chapter 347 Returning Riding a Dragon!

Holy Dragon City.

The smoke of battle had not yet dissipated, and the square was littered with destroyed buildings and wet bloodstains.

Chu Chunqiu sat cross-legged upon the ruins, his wine gourd suspended before him. He drank mouthful after mouthful, but his face lacked its usual carefree expression.

Long Yun stood beside him, her hands tightly clutching the hem of her clothes, her eyes fixed intently on the blood-red pillars of light rising into the sky in the distance.

Pei Shuyun gently put an arm around her shoulder, though her own brows were also tightly furrowed.

The Turtle Prime Minister leaned on his staff, his aged face full of solemnity.

Behind him, several Demon Kings of the Loyalist Faction also looked grave, whispering a few words occasionally before falling silent again.

Although this battle was a great victory, having slain many rebel Demon Kings and Venerables of the Demonic Cult, the blood-red pillars of light that served as the foundation of the Blood Sacrifice Grand Array still stood throughout the Demon Domain, not yet dissipating...

Although there were several violent fluctuations during that time, and they even dimmed at one point, they soon returned to their original state.

However, after recovering, they were clearly weaker than before, as if they had suffered some kind of heavy blow.

"It's been six hours already." Long Yun bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly. "Why haven't Your Majesty and Shengyuan... come out yet?"

Chu Chunqiu took another swig of wine, wiped his mouth, and said in a low voice, "Don't worry. That Demon Cult Leader is a First Grade Peak expert after all, and he's been planning this for a thousand years. How could it be so easy to resolve completely? But did you see the faces of those demon brats when they were fleeing just now?"

A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "They were in such a panic, it was like their own fathers had died. What does that mean? It means their master is definitely having a hard time!"

The Turtle Prime Minister nodded slowly and said in a raspy voice, "Young Master Chu makes sense. The Blood Sacrifice Grand Array hasn't dissipated, which means that Devil Head is not yet completely dead."

"But the array has clearly weakened, which means Your Majesty and Young Master Li must have the upper hand. The two sides should be in a stalemate, making it difficult to break away for the moment."

"Stalemate..." Long Yun murmured, the worry in her eyes deepening rather than fading.

Pei Shuyun gently squeezed her hand and said softly, "Xiao Yun, trust them. Shengyuan... he has never let anyone down."

Long Yun looked at her and gave a forced nod.

Yet, the atmosphere remained oppressive.

Everyone knew that nothing could happen to Long Qingcheng.

She had ruled the Demon Domain for over a hundred years, suppressing the myriad tribes with thunderous methods to achieve this hard-won unity and peace.

If something truly happened to her, even if she were just seriously injured, those naturally dissatisfied tribes, suppressed forces, and even some Demon Kings currently loyal to the Dragon Emperor would surely take the opportunity to rise up.

At that time, the Demon Domain would once again fall into a fragmented state of chaotic warfare.

The Turtle Prime Minister's hand gripping his staff trembled slightly, his aged eyes filled with deep concern.

Just then...

Boom!!!

In the distant sky, those blood-red pillars of light rising into the heavens suddenly began to vibrate violently!

Immediately after, an indescribable and terrifying pressure erupted from deep within the pillars, instantly sweeping across the entire Demon Domain!

The pressure was so strong that even those far away in Holy Dragon City felt a sudden pang of fear!

"This is..." The Turtle Prime Minister's pupils contracted sharply.

Before anyone could react, the blood-red pillars of light filling the sky suddenly began to shatter inch by inch!

One after another, piece by piece, those blood-red pillars that could not be broken even with everyone's combined strength collapsed with a bang at this moment!

The blood-light filling the sky splashed in all directions, eventually turning into nothingness!

"It's broken! The Blood Sacrifice Grand Array is broken!" a Demon King shouted excitedly.

"It must be Your Majesty and Young Master Li who won!"

"We won! We won!"

"..."

Holy Dragon City was filled with cheers rising and falling.

Long Yun's tense body suddenly relaxed, and she nearly slumped to the ground, caught by Pei Shuyun.

Her eyes were slightly red, but a brilliant smile blossomed on her face. "Sister Shuyun, they won! They won!"

Pei Shuyun nodded with a smile, the worry in her eyes finally turning into relief.

Chu Chunqiu laughed heartily and took a deep swig of wine. "Splendid! I told you, how could a kid like Li Shengyuan fall in a place like this!"

A smile also appeared on the Turtle Prime Minister's aged face, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

However, after the laughter, new doubts arose.

"Since they won, where are Your Majesty and Young Master Li?" a Demon King looked around. "Why haven't we seen them return?"

Chu Chunqiu put away his wine gourd and frowned as he looked into the distance. "Yeah, where are they? Could it be..."

Before he could finish, Long Yun glared at him, and he quickly shut his mouth in embarrassment.

The Turtle Prime Minister pondered, "Perhaps they were swept elsewhere by the spatial power of the Blood Sacrifice Grand Array. After all, for the Demon Cult Leader to be able to forcibly take Your Majesty and Young Master Li away, he must have been extremely powerful!"

"However, with the strength of Your Majesty and Young Master Li, they should return soon. We shall just wait here."

Everyone nodded, suppressing their doubts and waiting patiently.

...

The West Coast of the Demon Domain.

The azure seawater lapped against the jagged rocks, and the sea breeze blew against their faces with a salty, damp scent.

On the distant horizon, several giant seabirds circled and cried, and occasionally, a massive sea monster would suddenly burst out of the water. Overall, it was a scene of peace and tranquility.

In the Void Realm, a crack suddenly appeared, instantly expanding to cover several miles!

Immediately after, two figures tumbled out of the crack, stumbling a few steps before stabilizing themselves.

Li Shengyuan looked around blankly at the endless sea and the unfamiliar coastline, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Where... is this? It doesn't look like the Eastern Sea of Great Qian..."

Long Qingcheng stood beside him. By now, she had changed into a set of majestic Dragon Robes. Her eyes calmly swept over the surrounding terrain as she spoke in a level tone:

"The West Coast of the Demon Domain."

"The West Coast?!" Li Shengyuan's eyes widened as he looked at her in disbelief. "Weren't we near Holy Dragon City in the central part of the Demon Domain? How did we end up on the West Coast all of a sudden? This distance..."

"The powerful spatial turbulence when the Blood Sacrifice Grand Array shattered," Long Qingcheng said concisely. "It's already a stroke of luck that we weren't torn to pieces."

Li Shengyuan's mouth twitched, and he was speechless for a long while.

Good grief, this was a jump across nearly half the Demon Domain. If he had to fly back himself, how long would it take?

Long Qingcheng glanced at him, seemingly seeing through his thoughts.

With a twist of her willow-like waist, a flash of golden light erupted...

In the next instant, a hundred-zhang-long Five-Clawed Golden Dragon appeared before Li Shengyuan!

The dragon's body coiled and spiraled, its golden scales shimmering in the sunlight, each scale containing boundless power.

The dragon head was held high, its golden eyes looking down at Li Shengyuan. Amidst the majesty, there seemed to be a trace of an imperceptible... awkwardness.

"Get on," Long Qingcheng's voice came from the dragon head, still in that calm yet majestic tone. "My true form's speed is much faster than yours. We can make it back to Holy Dragon City before dark."

Li Shengyuan was stunned for a moment, then a trace of a smile flashed in his eyes as he looked at the majestic golden dragon before him.

"This... how could I be so bold?" He said it, but his movements were not slow at all.

With a flash of his body, he landed upon the broad dragon head.

Li Shengyuan was a bit excited. Although he had ridden a dragon not long ago, riding one now felt completely different!

He naturally grabbed the pair of upright dragon horns...

Those were the most sensitive and noble parts of the Dragon Clan, symbolizing supreme majesty and glory.

They were warm to the touch, with a jade-like texture and a slight, subtle pulse.

The dragon's body trembled slightly.

"Don't touch them recklessly!" Long Qingcheng's voice suddenly rose, filled with a bit of bashful annoyance. "Otherwise, get off and fly yourself!"

Li Shengyuan quickly let go and chuckled sheepishly. "Alright, alright, I won't touch them. Please calm your anger, Her Majesty the Queen."

Long Qingcheng gave a proud snort, and her golden dragon body soared into the air, turning into a brilliant golden light as she sped toward the east...