Chapter 301

Chapter 301: Taking You to the Secret Realm

You You hadn’t fully processed everything when a demon servant summoned her early the next morning.

“Demon’s Shadow Sacred Realm?” You You blinked. What was that?

“Yes! Today’s the day it appears,” the servant said, eyes gleaming with envy. “The city lord herself is taking you! You’ll gain great treasures—congrats in advance!”

“Is it really that special?” You You hadn’t realized Gong Xi’s “reward” meant visiting this place.

“Absolutely!” The servant leaned closer. “It’s an Ancient demon tribes’ legacy. Even minor insights benefit us demons. Rumor says the Demon Hall holds the Demon King’s seal—anyone who gets it rules the Demon Realm! Though only the Bone Dragon clan ever succeeded, entering the Sacred Realm’s core guarantees rewards.”

“Huh…” You You tilted her head. “Can only the city lord enter?”

“Anyone can!” The servant chuckled. “But it’s dangerous. Weaklings avoid the core. Still, our city lord’s no ordinary Celestial Demon. With her, you’ll be safe.”

“Thanks for the info. I’ll head over soon.” You You nodded.

After the servant left, You You shut the door and faced her companions. “The city lord’s taking me to a Secret Realm. Is she plotting to kill me over the ‘Upper’ volume?”

“Unlikely,” Yuan Qi said. “If she wanted you dead, she’d have acted sooner.”

“Does she know our status and cultivation?” You You pressed.

Feng Rong snorted. “Even we can’t see through your cultivation. That fox can’t either.”

“Then why?”

“Perhaps it’s simpler,” Yuan Qi suggested. “She called it a reward. Maybe she’s repaying you for saving her from the formation, unaware of the ‘Upper’ volume.”

“But why not just give the bracelet?” You You frowned.

Yuan Qi hesitated, but Feng Rong cut in, “Who cares? That realm sounds shady. We’ll blend into the demon crowd and follow you.”

Yuan Qi cast a spell on her. “I’ve placed a tracking spell. Crush your pendant if danger strikes—its teleportation talisman will summon us.”

“Got it.” After finalizing plans, You You hurried to the main hall.

Gong Xi stood waiting, eyes brightening. “Ah You!”

“City lord.” You You bowed, but Gong Xi yanked her upright.

“Let’s go.” She eyed You You’s clothes. “You’re not wearing protective gear?”

“This isn’t okay?” You You glanced at her plain outfit.

Gong Xi flushed. “You… trust me to protect you that much?”

“…” You You opened her mouth but said nothing.

“Never mind.” Gong Xi spun away. “I’ll keep you safe.”

She marched out, forcing You You to jog after her.

Instead of flying, Gong Xi led demons through Chiyu City’s streets to the central square. Crowds of armed demons parted for them.

At the square’s center stood a pitch-black stone tablet. Gong Xi channeled Demonic Energy, activating red talismans across its surface. The tablet warped into a dark doorway.

You You spotted Feng Rong and Yuan Qi in the crowd, then followed Gong Xi inside.

As they vanished, demons surged toward the entrance like hungry wolves.