But what was most striking were his eyes—golden yellow eyes, clear and deep, with a burning flame in the pupils.
That figure had the majesty of a demon emperor as well as a hint of aloofness, making people hesitate to look directly at him.
Its pointed ears twitched slightly, as if it was listening to everything around it. He exuded a faint and enchanting aura, which combined with his calm and indifferent demeanor, created a unique charm.
She was the Demon Queen of the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, Qingqiu.
A nine-tailed heavenly fox that had cultivated for tens of thousands of years, a top-level expert of the third rank of Golden Immortal.
Qingqiu’s gaze fell on Guiyuanzi, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
That smile melted like ice and snow, instantly dispelling some of the seriousness in the hall and adding a touch of gentleness.
Her voice was clear and melodious, like heavenly music that reached Gui Yuanzi’s ears: “Gui Yuanzi, it’s been a long time since we saw each other.”
“The last time I saw you was at the Northern Region Dao Discussion Conference hundreds of years ago. At that time, you were only at the second level of the Golden Immortal. Now you have broken through to the third level of the Golden Immortal. You have made great progress. Congratulations.”
After hearing Demon Emperor Qingqiu’s words, Guiyuanzi felt relieved and immediately said humbly, “Your Majesty is overpraising me. I only broke through to this realm by chance, and I am still far inferior to Your Majesty.”
“Your Majesty has practiced for tens of thousands of years, and the level of your practice is immeasurable. I respect you very much.”
He knew that the fact that the Qingqiu Demon Queen could remember things from hundreds of years ago meant that she had no evil intentions towards him, which was certainly a good start.
Qingqiu waved his hand and said calmly, “There’s no need for formalities. You’ve come a long way from Guiyuan Sect to Wanyao Ridge, it must have been a long and tiring journey for you.”
“Say, what brings you here today? If it wasn’t for something important, you wouldn’t dare barge into my Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.”
Even though his tone was calm, it exuded an undeniable authority that made people dare not hide anything.
Gui Yuanzi did not dare to delay in the slightest. He immediately took out the jade bottle containing David’s soul from his chest, placed it gently on the ground, then bowed and said.
“Your Majesty, I did come here today with a request.”
“A young friend of mine encountered misfortune; his physical body was destroyed, and now only a fragment of his soul remains, barely surviving. To rebuild his body, he must obtain two types of rare and precious materials: Primordial Divine Water and Immortal Spirit Wood.”
“I have information about the Primordial Divine Water. It will appear at the Wanbao Auction in Tianque City in three months. I am confident of winning the auction.”
“But the Immortal Spirit Tree grows in the Primordial Spirit Forest deep within the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, which is a forbidden area for the demon race.”
“Therefore, I ventured to come here to request His Majesty’s permission to allow my young friend to enter the Ancient Soul Forest to obtain the Ancient Soul Tree to save his life. I will be forever grateful.”
Qingqiu frowned slightly, a glimmer of dissatisfaction flashed across her amber eyes, and her tone became colder.
“The Primordial Spirit Forest is a forbidden area for our demon race. Since ancient times, there has been a rule that outsiders are not allowed to enter without permission. This is the lowest limit for the demon race and cannot be violated.”
“You should know what the consequences of entering the restricted area are.”
After hearing Qingqiu’s words, Guiyuanzi felt a trace of anxiety, but he did not give up and continued to bow respectfully.
“Your Majesty, I know that the Primordial Spirit Forest is a forbidden area for the demon race, and I am also aware of the rules of the demon race. But my young friend’s situation is very special. He does not intend to violate the rules of the demon race; he only wants to obtain the Immortal Spirit Wood to reshape his physical body and save his life.”
“Moreover, I dare say that young friend has a past connection with the demon race. Your Majesty will know the reason once you see him.”
After saying that, he no longer hesitated and gently opened the lid of the jade bottle.
Suddenly, a beam of pale purple divine soul slowly floated out of the jade bottle and floated in the air.
Around his soul, the golden light of the Great Luo Golden Scripture flowed slowly. The golden light was warm and strong, dispelling some of the demonic energy in the hall, forming a striking contrast with the demonic energy on Qingqiu’s body.
David’s soul trembled slightly when he felt the powerful aura radiating from Qingqiu. Secretly he became alert, but did not back down.
He hovered silently in the air, waiting for Qingqiu’s reaction.
Qingqiu’s gaze fell on the purple divine soul, at first just a glance, without caring about it.
In his opinion, it was just an ordinary remnant soul, and even though it was protected by the Great Luo Golden Scripture, it was not worth mentioning.
But soon, his pupils narrowed slightly, a glimmer of surprise flashed across his amber eyes, which then turned complicated.
He felt it.
Within the purple divine soul, apart from the aura of chaotic power and the aura of the golden scripture, there was also a very faint, almost invisible aura.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is the general atmosphere inside the Demon Emperor’s Palace?
A: The Demon Emperor’s main hall exudes an ancient and solemn atmosphere, decorated with the history and legends of the demon race.
Q: How does Gui Yuanzi behave upon entering the main hall?
A: Gui Yuanzi remains calm, walks to the center, and respectfully greets the Demon Emperor from a distance.
What are your thoughts on the events of this chapter?