Chapter 254

Chapter 254: I’ll Slip Away Again

"Sigh, we’re Divine Thoughts and can’t withstand Demonic Energy for long!" the other Divine Thoughts sighed collectively. "If this continues, we’ll surely be corrupted by demons. Moreover, we don’t know the Demon Realm’s size nor the escape route. Finding an exit seems impossible!" After all, if the Demon Realm had exits, the rumors of demon tribes vanishing from the Mortal Realm wouldn’t exist.

A route?

You You suddenly remembered – she had the System Map! She’d nearly forgotten.

With a mental command, a floating map scroll appeared before her, clearly showing the coordinates: Demon Realm 136:78.

It truly was the Demon Realm!

Examining the map, You You saw most areas remained grayed out – likely unexplored regions. However, the path they’d flown earlier displayed detailed mountain ranges and routes. Fortunately, their current position wasn’t far from the Demon Realm’s borders. The map even showed the boundary line between two realms!

"I think I know the way out!" You You raised her hand.

The Divine Thoughts, who’d been worrying themselves bald, turned in unison. "Truly?"

"Yes," You You nodded solemnly at the five Divine Thoughts. "But there’s bad news."

The five exchanged glances. "What bad news?"

"We might…" You You pointed back the way they’d come. "…need to return there."

Old Divine Thought: "……"

Divine Thoughts Two to Five: "……"

Are you joking?!

(￣△￣；)

An entire demon army awaited them there! They’d barely escaped while the demons were confused. Returning now would be suicidal!

"I know it’s dangerous," You You frowned. "But the Demon Realm’s border lies that way – we must backtrack. This might be our only chance to escape!"

The Divine Thoughts fell silent. Though they’d alerted the demon forces earlier, this remained their best opportunity. Delaying would allow news of their presence to spread, bringing more searchers. Better to strike now during the chaos.

More crucially, they couldn’t afford delays. The pervasive Demonic Energy eroded Divine Thoughts over time. Though You You strangely repelled Demonic Energy – it retreated wherever she approached – this made her glaringly conspicuous, like a beacon in dark waters.

"If I fly fast enough, I might temporarily outpace them," You You insisted.

The five Divine Thoughts recalled her terrifying sword control speed. Gritting teeth, they nodded resolutely.

"Hiding will only delay the inevitable! Let’s gamble!"

"Right! We’re in the Demon Realm already – what’s left to fear? Better to act than wait for death!"

"Charging out offers hope. Staying means doom!"

"We’ll follow Noble Lady’s plan! Back we go!"

"Noble Lady, we’ll form defensive arrays to protect you. Just focus on flying forward!"

"Then it’s decided!" You You inhaled deeply and shot back along their original path via sword control.

Meanwhile, the demon forces who’d lost their quarry minutes earlier scoured the area frantically.

Today marked the Demon Realm’s centennial pilgrimage to Demon Ghost Mountain to worship the Demon Lord. Since Ancient Times, demon tribes dwindled after being sealed from the Three Realms. Though surviving, they lacked unified leadership, with various Demon Kings ruling separately.

Legends said Demon Ghost Mountain sealed the Bone Dragon – the true Demon Lord. Countless attempts to awaken it failed, and the mountain’s Divine Formation remained unbroken. Thus, every Hundred Years, Demon Kings gathered at the mountain’s base, channeling Demonic Energy to revive their Lord.

This ritual became tradition despite perpetual failure. But during today’s ceremony, the unyielding Divine Formation showed abnormalities.

A female emerged – her Cultivation seemingly negligible, yet radiating alien divine power.

The demon tribes froze, then erupted in frenzy!

Divine power meant either divinity or rare treasure. More importantly, she’d exited the formation – possibly key to breaking the Demon Lord’s seal!

Blind with excitement, demons gave chase… only to lose her instantly.

Not from slowness, but her impossible speed. Had they not witnessed her emergence at the Peak, they’d deem it illusion.

The lead Demon King roared orders to scatter and search. Such speed must drain Cultivation and divine power rapidly – she couldn’t flee far in the Demon Realm… surely?

None noticed the Demonic Energy-free trail fading in the skies above.

Until thirty minutes later…

Whoosh!

Something tore through the heavens, cleaving Demonic Energy like parted seas. A five-foot-wide pristine Passage stretched across the sky.

Demon King: "……"

Demons: "……"

"Did… something fly past?"

"Something… definitely passed!"

After stunned moments, realization struck.

"AFTER THEM!!!"

Demons surged toward the vanishing figure. This time, they couldn’t lose track – the Demonic Energy-free corridor remained starkly visible.

"Noble Lady! They’re pursuing!" Divine Thought Number Five shouted from his perch on the divine plate. "Activate defensive formations now!"