Chapter 302

Chapter 302: Do You Want to Eat the Fruit?

You You felt everything go dark as if passing through an invisible layer. The scenery shifted instantly. Her gaze first landed on a colossal palace in the distance, towering like a mountain. Pitch-black and piercing the clouds, its grandeur surpassed any structure she’d seen—even the Immortal Palaces paled in comparison.

The ancient palace showed signs of decay despite the distance. Thick Demonic Energy coiled around it like a protective wall, fading gradually outward. This energy divided the land into zones: demon forests, marshes, and an abyss, each terrain sprawling and complex.

Noises flooded her ears. Though they’d entered first, demons already roamed the forest ahead, accompanied by the snarls of battling beasts.

You You turned and spotted multiple identical doors near their entrance. Some spewed endless shadows of demons, others lay dormant, while a few had just opened. Clearly, these demons weren’t solely from Chiyu City.

She realized the Demon Realm had many such entrances leading here. A multi-entrance Secret Realm—convenient. Maybe she’d suggest Lao Si explore this concept later.

“Ah You, let’s go.” Gong Xi summoned a demonic sword, glancing back.

“Huh?” You You blinked, looking behind.

Gong Xi misunderstood her hesitation. “The outer areas of the Sacred Realm hold nothing valuable. True opportunities lie within the central five layers.”

“Oh.” Noticing Feng Rong and Yuan Qi had joined them, You You summoned her sword and followed Gong Xi skyward.

They flew toward the central palace. The Demonic Energy thickened, pressing against them like layers of barriers. Gong Xi wrapped them in a protective shield, breaking through each barrier effortlessly. As the palace’s outline sharpened, they landed on a barren stretch.

“This is Demon’s Shadow’s inner five layers.” Gong Xi scanned the area. “Moon-Eating Fruits grow here. Let’s search.”

“Moon-Eating Fruit?” You You tilted her head. A Demon Realm specialty?

“Useless to me, but they grant a hundred years of Cultivation to those below Celestial Demon rank,” Gong Xi explained.

“A hundred years?!” You You gaped. No wonder demons outpaced the Three Realms! But why invade others with such resources? Boredom?

Gong Xi smiled awkwardly. “A small boost, but use it for now. I’ll help you claim better prizes later.”

“Thanks, City Lord.” Maybe she could trade these for a bracelet?

“Move.” Gong Xi tugged her rightward into a dense forest. They dispatched a few wild beasts before halting at a thorny patch.

“Strange Demonic Energy ahead—the fruits must be there.” Gong Xi soared upward. “Follow me.”

They crossed the thorns. Crimson glows dotted a distant stone wall—like rubies embedded in rock.

“There!” Gong Xi sped toward the wall, landing beneath it.

A massive vine sprawled across the stone, bearing thirty-odd apple-sized fruits. Each glowed crimson, translucent as gemstones.

“Pluck them yourself—the vine attacks when harvested. I’ll guard you,” Gong Xi ordered.

You You nodded, but a deep voice interrupted:

“Since when does City Lord Gong Xi covet mere Moon-Eating Fruits?”

They turned. Three Celestial Demons approached, flanked by entourages. Trouble?

Gong Xi’s face hardened. “Is this your Territory? You come, but I cannot?”

“Of course not,” the central demon chuckled. “But past openings saw you ignore the inner layers. We’re here to… remind you of our shared Agreement.”

“What Agreement?” Gong Xi scoffed.

“These fruits hold no value for city lords. We take turns claiming them. This round belongs to our three cities. Your intrusion breaches custom.”

The fruits, useless to Celestial Demons, were tools to reward underlings. The three had long divided the spoils—until now.

“Your rules mean nothing to me.” Gong Xi crossed her arms. “I’m taking them. What will you do?”

The demons scowled, then eyed You You. Realization dawned—Gong Xi sought to boost a subordinate? But why choose someone so weak?

“True—opportunities belong to the fated!” The leader waved at his followers. “Claim your due!”

Demons surged toward the wall, ignoring Gong Xi and You You.