Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 975 - 837: Regent Throne (Part 2)
"You should keep it for yourself." Jiu Qing said with a wry smile, "Don’t forget, I accepted the bestowment of the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower. What does running away matter? Since the other party can pinpoint me, pursuit is just a matter of time."
Jiu Mu smiled sweetly, "This is the treasure Yun Li gave me to save for emergencies. Don’t worry, with it, I can avoid being tracked. At least for a period of time, it’s absolutely safe."
Safe for a period of time, but what happens after that? 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
Both were smiling, but inside they were filled with unease about returning to the Demon Realm.
Yet, they couldn’t delay too long. News of the exposure and siege at Station 7 very likely had already reached the Demon Realm.
Too much time wasted in the chaotic space flows, Luo Nanjia and his band of petty villains might free themselves and return first to report, and if they delay further, right might turn to wrong.
If the Demon King Yun Li truly encountered misfortune and other Great Demon Cultivators borrowed his identity to issue orders... Jiu Mu took a deep breath to suppress the unease in his heart. No matter what, he had to seize this opportunity to meet the "Demon King"!
The Demon Realm is vast.
Due to continuous expansion over the years, the small worlds invaded have been almost seamlessly connected by demonic energy.
To facilitate distinction, the Demon Realm is divided into newer and older regions.
The headquarters where the Demon King resides is located at the center of the old region, where extensive palaces span across several large mountains.
And such a magnificent labyrinth-like palace complex, with countless towers, is solely for the Demon King’s use. Other Demon Cultivators working at the headquarters live in cities over a hundred miles away from the palace.
Overall, this place looks no different than other small worlds, with bright sunshine and picturesque scenery under the blue skies and white clouds.
Passing through the towering giant arch formally enters the realm of the Demon King’s palace. With layers of arrays and restrictions, sword flight is prohibited, transmission is impossible, and only by walking can the distance between the palaces be measured, as a mark of respect for the Demon King.
Through gates and avenues, and ascending numerous steps.
"Please, both of you." The head guard in a black robe made a gesture inviting them.
Jiu Mu glanced at the tightly shut grand hall door, then looked at the side hall without a plaque, slightly narrowing his nine eyes, and asked, "Why summon us in the side hall?"
"Today, the Great Lord of the Regent Throne will receive the two of you."
"Where is Lord Demon King?"
The other elegantly bowed, "I am merely tasked with bringing the two of you inside; I know nothing else. Please."
She glanced back at Jiu Qing, who showed no expression.
Pushing the door open and entering the hall, she saw a colossal figure over three meters tall, with golden pointed horns on its head. Jiu Mu’s heart tightened as she stepped forward and bowed, "Great Lord, forgive me; the matter is significant, and I need to report directly to the Demon King."
"The King is already in seclusion." The Great Lord smiled, "You two are travel-worn and injured; did you encounter any difficulties executing your mission? Where is your superior, Luo Nanjia? Normally, he should report, not you; you are exceeding your authority."
Seclusion? Who would believe that?
Seeing no response from her, the Great Lord continued with a smile, "The King aims to ascend as the Demon God. To ensure all plans progress smoothly during his seclusion, he specially set up the Regent Throne, with thirteen Lords taking turns to guard until the King emerges.
If the King successfully ascends as the Demon God Supreme, the entire Demon Race will flourish under his protection, crucial for the entire Demon Realm. Unless faced with matters concerning the life and death of the race, naturally, the King cannot be disturbed.
Jiu Mu, speak to me directly. I’ve heard of your disharmony with the new superior. As the Great Lord of the Regent Throne, I will discern right from wrong and guide your path."
She disliked this guy’s tone, unsure of which world the Lord came from, always appearing lofty and pretentious.
But now wasn’t the time for preferences; she stepped forward and bowed, "Luo Nanjia privately used the Book of Life and Death and the Wan Shi Mirror, discovered by Wilderness Demon Cultivators, and pursued all the way to Station 7.
About six hours ago, a large number of cultivators gathered and launched an attack on the station.
I intended to tear through space to return and report first, but unexpectedly, among the opponent’s ranks was a Great Demon Beast of the Tribulation Crossing Realm adept in space techniques. After joining forces with Jiu Qing to maneuver, we ultimately fell into the chaotic space flows, barely surviving."
"What?!" The Great Lord’s smiling expression finally changed, "Where’s Luo Nanjia?"
"If he hasn’t returned to report to you by now, it’s likely the opponent’s restrictive magical treasure is too strong." Jiu Mu sensed trouble and pretended to be relaxed, "Station 7 is safeguarded by five layers of advanced arrays; Luo might be awaiting the lifting of restrictions."
"How do you know Luo Nanjia privately used the Divine Artifact?"
"Great Lord, though temporarily detained, I wasn’t restricted in movement, and could perceive the fluctuations of the Divine Artifact’s usage. Besides, I personally heard Luo command Gu Yi to use the Wan Shi Mirror to find a Supreme Treasure for extending his lifespan and futilely attempted to snatch it, becoming furious."
Jiu Mu lied without hesitation, saying deeply, "The Demon Cultivators might still be attacking Station 7, but due to the troublesome Great Demon Beast, I dare not rashly tear through space to enter. Once the restrictive treasure loses efficacy and Luo returns with his subordinates, you can question him yourself for details."
The Great Lord’s eyes twitched, unable to determine if her words were true or false.
Luo Nanjia’s diminishing lifespan was a fact, so using the Divine Artifact privately to seek life-extending treasure was plausible. But the failed attempt drawing Demon Cultivator attacks was sheer stupidity!
