490: Chapter 490 Re-entering the Demon Realm

Two hours later.

Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu, dressed in ordinary loungewear, slowly walked downstairs.

In truth, she had planned to wait until Xiao Weiqing left before getting out of bed.

Alas, two hours had passed, and Xiao Weiqing still hadn't left; he was even watching the news in the first-floor living room.

Helpless, Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu could only come down.

Regarding what happened last night, it was her first time, and she felt somewhat awkward facing Xiao Weiqing now.

Actually, after Xiao Weiqing obtained the Great Sun Burning Heaven Flame, Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu had considered that such a day might come; the inexplicable attraction between their bodies was no illusion.

She could feel it clearly, and she knew Xiao Weiqing could feel it too, except he had exercised great restraint.

During yesterday's battle, the divine fire in her body had completely spiraled out of control, and Xiao Weiqing had saved her. Thinking back to last night—from her initial passivity to cooperation, and finally to her taking the initiative...

Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu's beautiful face grew hot; she didn't quite dare to look at Xiao Weiqing.

Suddenly, her slender hand was pulled by a broad palm. With a slight tug, Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu naturally followed the force and sat down beside Xiao Weiqing.

“I'm preparing to enter the Demon Realm.”

Xiao Weiqing was looking at the virtual screen, which was broadcasting the battle report from the Red Flower Demon Realm Entrance yesterday, with real-time battle reports for other Demon Realm Entrances on Blue Star scrolling across the bottom.

Among them, the live information for Rank Nine entrances was the most abundant.

Entrance Ranks were classified by the four great nations of Blue Star based on the strength of the Yao Race that could pass through. Currently, there were five Rank Nine entrances on Blue Star.

Great Xia had three: the Purple Forest Demon Realm Entrance, the Luojiang Demon Realm Entrance, and the Changyi Demon Realm Entrance.

The Vermilion Bird Empire had one—the Red Flower Demon Realm Entrance where they were currently located.

There was also one in the Tianlang Empire, the Helan Mountain Demon Realm Entrance.

“Entering the Demon Realm?”

Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu was startled and looked at Xiao Weiqing. She didn't know why he would make such a decision.

Xiao Weiqing turned his head and looked back at Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu, their eyes meeting. “Rather than being hit passively, it's better to take the initiative and attack.”

“But the Demon Realm is not like Blue Star. Once you enter, you will definitely be targeted. If...”

Xiao Weiqing laughed heartily.

“My current strength is much greater than it was a year ago. Unless I encounter a Demonic Race god, my life won't be in danger.”

“And Demonic Race gods are rejected by our world for certain reasons; their true bodies cannot descend.”

Despite this, Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu still felt it was unwise. “But there are many Demonic Race Demigods, and you are all alone...”

“Who said I'm alone?” Xiao Weiqing shook his head.

“Have you forgotten? Cam entered the Demon Realm a year ago. By now, his mechanical army is likely no weaker than any Demonic Race ethnic group.”

“Furthermore, I will bring that Star Lord Realm Nirvana Warrior with me. Divine Body Treasures in the Demon Realm are likely not few in number; I can sustain my war through further conquest.”

“So, don't worry.”

Xiao Weiqing pinched Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu's delicate nose.

“Oh.”

Palace Master Yun Shu was startled by Xiao Weiqing's intimate gesture, a blush creeping onto her exquisite face as she slightly turned her head away.

But she didn't expect what came next.

Xiao Weiqing gently took hold of Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu's chin, and their eyes met again.

Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu's breathing was no longer calm.

“Mmm~~”

The temperature in the room suddenly rose.

Just as Xiao Weiqing was proceeding to the next step with practiced ease, Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu suddenly pushed him away and began straightening her clothes.

Xiao Weiqing sighed slightly and stood up to open the door.

Outside the Villa.

Yin Zong and Ruan Zhen had just entered the courtyard.

They saw Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu's door open, and it was Xiao Weiqing who opened it. The two shared a look, their expressions varying.

“Xiao Weiqing, how is the Palace Master?”

“The Palace Master is fine now, but her strength hasn't recovered yet, so she can't fight for the time being.”

Yin Zong nodded. “Can we go in and see her?”

“Come in.”

Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu's voice came from inside—soft and gentle, with a hint of majesty. It was no longer as cold as before, lacking that 'keep away' vibe.

Hearing this, a heavy stone fell from Yin Zong's heart; it seemed she really was fine.

Xiao Weiqing turned back to the living room.

Yin Zong and Ruan Zhen followed him inside.

The moment he saw Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu, Yin Zong was slightly stunned and stopped in his tracks.

As the saying goes, the older one gets, the wiser they become. Yin Zong's eyesight was incredibly keen; he saw that the coldness between Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu's brows had diminished, replaced by a touch of gentleness and charm.

He instantly understood what had happened.

Giving Xiao Weiqing a meaningful look, Yin Zong said,

“Palace Master, are you alright?”

Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu smiled and nodded. “I am fine. Thank you for your concern, Elder Ge.”

“Good, as long as you're fine. Then we won't disturb you further.”

With that, Yin Zong gave Ruan Zhen a look. Ruan Zhen laughed heartily and strode away with Yin Zong, as if afraid of leaving too slowly.

The two were sensible enough to close the door before they left.

After they left, Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu puffed out her cheeks and looked at Xiao Weiqing, both ashamed and angry.

Xiao Weiqing chuckled, walked over to Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu, and scooped her up.

“Eh?”

“What are you doing?”

“Helping you check your body.”

“No need, I'm already fine. Put me down quickly.”

“No, there's a risk of the divine fire in your body erupting. I need to check it thoroughly.” Xiao Weiqing ignored her and carried Palace Master Palace Master Yun Shu's soft body toward the second floor.

...

Night fell.

The Red Flower Base was peaceful. After yesterday's battle, they could welcome a long period of recuperation.

After all, four Demonic Race Demigods had been slain; the Yao Race likely wouldn't dare to attack again for a long time.

Whoosh~

A black figure darted out from the base, unnoticed by anyone.

Silently.

Xiao Weiqing flew into the Demon Realm Entrance.

The Vermilion Bird Empire's Red Flower entrance was anchored within the territory of the Cloud Deer Clan in the Demon Realm.

The Cloud Deer were a very small branch of the Deer Clan. The entire group had only two Yao Venerables, one of whom had already died in battle.

Now, only the Clan Chief of the Cloud Deer Clan remained, named Chong An.

“Clan Chief, even the Demigod Pan Shan died in battle on Blue Star. Are we still guarding this entrance?”

“If the Human Race attacks, our Cloud Deer Clan might...” a Great Demon King said worriedly.

Yao Venerable Chong An knew what his subordinate meant. On the other side of the entrance they guarded, there was an incredibly powerful human. Once he entered the Demon Realm...

...and counterattacked them, the first to suffer would be the Cloud Deer Clan.

These twenty thousand clansmen probably wouldn't last a moment.

“Clan Chief, how about we retreat to the city? At least there are four Lord Demigods in the city. Even if the Human Race attacks, they can hold them off for a while.”

Yao Venerable Chong An thought for a moment and sighed deeply, full of helplessness. “No. If we retreat without a fight, we will face cruel punishment.”

“Clan Chief, punishment is better than extinction. You saw it too—of the fifty thousand Yao Race troops, our Cloud Deer Clan accounts for half. Of the other clans, the Rock Sheep Clan only has three thousand, and the rest are less than two thousand, all of whom are old, weak, sick, or disabled.”

“The true elites are all hiding inside Zhongchuan City.”

Yao Venerable Chong An shouted to stop him, “Say no more!”

“Demigod Chu Jian is currently campaigning against the Spirit Beast Civilization and hasn't returned for years; he can't help us. As for the troop arrangements, it's not for me to decide.”

In fact, Yao Venerable Chong An had one more thing he didn't say. Demigod Chu Jian was indeed powerful and a Deer Clan Demigod, but he wasn't very close to the Cloud Deer Clan; at most, he just knew that such a branch existed.

As for the surrounding Yao Race, did he not know?

Only the Cloud Deer Clan had turned out in full force, while the rest had little combat power. But even if he knew, what could he do?

Ultimately, their Cloud Deer Clan was too weak and had no say in the matter.