Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

"Hmph! Not the best, just don't give me any leverage against you!"

Zhu Yan snorted coldly, his figure vanished from the spot, and in a flash, he headed towards the Heavenly Demon Palace.

Upon seeing this, the other demon emperors also rushed over at top speed, and in an instant, they streaked across the sky above the Heavenly Demon City like shooting stars.

Li Yuan and Liu Hongyan exchanged a glance and then flew over to follow. Such a big show, why not take a look? Besides, he had a vague guess in his mind.

On the street, many demon people were still confused about what had happened and stood there watching blankly.

All the city's guards were mobilized, and a large number of demon soldiers gathered towards the Demon Emperor's inner palace.

"Everyone, this is a forbidden area for our demon race. Please wait!"

As soon as Li Yuan and his group arrived, they were stopped in front of the palace by a demon emperor.

"What happened? If you need any help, please let me know."

Li Yuan looked sincere, and the demon emperor, fearing that he would force his way in, hurriedly explained, "It's not clear yet. It could be that someone broke in, or it could be that the restriction malfunctioned."

The Heavenly Demon Palace was magnificent and resplendent, serving as the daily residence of the Xuan Tian Demon Emperor. It was said to contain a teleportation array that led directly to a secret realm where the Demon Emperor was in seclusion.

Normally, this place is heavily guarded, and no unauthorized people can get close. Today, with the two races negotiating peace, all the prominent figures of Tianyao City have gone there, and even the guards have been scattered throughout the city.

Unexpectedly, someone took this opportunity to break into the Demon Emperor's inner palace. No one knows what their purpose was. No wonder the Zhu Yan Demon Emperor suspected Li Yuan first.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of demon emperors had gathered in front of the Heavenly Demon Palace, discussing among themselves, but none of them dared to trespass.

Dozens of demon guards clad in heavy black and gold armor formed a human wall, wielding long halberds, blocking the way.

The head of the imperial guards, a demon emperor-level figure, said in a deep voice, "The inner palace of the Demon Emperor is a forbidden area; no one is allowed to enter without permission!"

"Those who disobey will be executed without mercy!"

For a moment, everyone looked at each other, none daring to cross the line. Even the most unruly demon kings dared not force their way in, their expressions shifting between anger and uncertainty.

Mo Lin and Zhu Yan arrived almost one after the other, their faces grim as they stared at the flickering light deep within the inner palace.

"The restrictions on the Imperial Palace have been violated. If we do not investigate in time, there may be unforeseen circumstances. I am willing to go inside and investigate."

Mo Lin spoke with righteous indignation, but Zhu Yan sneered, "The imperial palace is a sacred place, and I should also go and take a look. I can't let Lord Mo Lin risk his life alone."

Just as the two were about to take a step, a clear voice came from behind them: "Wait."

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint walked slowly over. "The restrictions in this inner palace were set up by me with the help of His Majesty the Demon Emperor. Before His Majesty went into seclusion, he said that no one should make any rash moves."

His expression remained calm. "You both know His Majesty's temper. How will you explain this when he emerges from seclusion?"

Mo Lin paused, squinted at the Azure Lotus Demon Saint, and after a moment, cupped his hands in gratitude.

"Qinglian is right. I was in a hurry just now and almost broke a taboo. I'm so glad you reminded me."

The Demon Emperor is cold and suspicious. The person he trusts most is the Azure Lotus Demon Saint. Even if he is the regent, if he really angers the Demon Emperor, he may not give him face.

He immediately took a half step back, making way for Zhu Yan. Zhu Yan's expression changed several times, but he remained standing. Qing Lian glanced at him indifferently: "Does Lord Zhu Yan wish to come in?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yan snorted: "Since you are familiar with the restrictions inside, then you may go in."

Qinglian nodded.

"Alright, if there are any problems, I will contact you telepathically."

After saying that, he slowly walked into the Heavenly Demon Palace.

Deep within the inner palace, Leng Ning Shuang was in a strange void, with a huge array beneath her feet. The array patterns tightened in circles like water ripples, and the space around her was getting smaller and smaller.

She was proficient in formations; otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to break in, let alone reach the center of the formation.

Moreover, she had specifically studied the formations of the demon race. Although the outer restrictions were difficult, they were composed of several basic formations, so they were not difficult for her.

The further she went in, the more difficult it became. Some ancient demon formations began to appear. She racked her brains and gradually made her way to the central area.

This place is composed of seven formations, all connected to each other. She had never even heard of the core formation before, but having come this far, how could she be willing to give up?

So she gritted her teeth and tried to break the formation, but unexpectedly, she still triggered the restriction. The formation diagram emitted a blinding light, which entered her body through her meridians, and the power in her body immediately became stagnant.

Frost was terrified. She gritted her teeth and crushed a ball of elemental energy, trying to blast a crack in the formation.

"Boom!"

With a huge explosion, the formation emitted a piercing alarm, and a burst of light shot into the sky, alarming the entire Heavenly Demon City.

Leng Ning Shuang felt a chill run through her. There was no time to lose. Rather than be trapped inside and captured alive, she might as well take a gamble.

She had promised Li Yuan that she wouldn't cause trouble for the delegation, and if she were discovered to have infiltrated the Heavenly Demon Palace, she would have no way to explain it.

A ruthless glint flashed in Leng Ning Shuang's eyes. She formed hand seals, and the array beneath her feet quickly began to freeze, with countless ice blades weaving into a net that violently cut in all directions.

She was risking everything; if she failed, she planned to self-destruct, determined not to be captured.

A figure in cyan appeared silently, startling Leng Ning Shuang; it seemed she had lost her gamble.

She gave a wry smile, rapidly compressing her spiritual energy, and immediately prepared to trigger an explosion.

"receive!"

The newcomer opened his palm and made a grasping motion towards her, instantly freezing the raging spiritual energy as if it had been paused.

The entire formation stopped operating, and Leng Ning Shuang's spiritual power, which was on the verge of exploding, dissipated with a "poof".

How is that possible?

In his presence, I couldn't even bring myself to die.

Her face turned deathly pale instantly. A man in a green robe slowly approached, as if strolling leisurely, elegant and noble.

Ning Leng Shuang's pupils suddenly contracted.

It is the Azure Lotus Demon Saint.

That day, when she went to the banquet at the Demon Emperor Molin's mansion, she stood behind Li Yuan.

It’s over.

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint's cultivation is unfathomable. I am only at the Condensation Realm. There is absolutely no chance of me escaping by falling into his hands.

She closed her eyes in despair; it seemed she was destined to implicate Li Yuan.

"Girl, the demonic energy within you is almost impossible to suppress."

Leng Ning Shuang slowly opened her eyes. The Azure Lotus Demon Saint stood quietly in front of her, showing no intention of making a move.

Normally, she would be concealed by the Breath Concealment Technique, making it difficult to detect. However, at this moment, her internal energy was disordered, and with the cultivation level of the Azure Lotus Demon Saint, he could see through it at a glance.

Leng Ning Shuang's gaze was icy, and she remained silent.

"You're here to find the Moon Essence, aren't you?"

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint didn't care at all. "I could tell long ago that you have demonic power within you. Don't worry, I'm the only one coming in, so you don't need to worry about being exposed."

What does that mean?

Judging from his tone, he actually intends to let her go?

Leng Ning Shuang's heart skipped a beat, then she nodded: "Yes, I'm here to find Ning Yue Sui."

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint reached out and gently pressed his hand on Leng Ning Shuang's wrist. A gentle force entered her body and flowed slowly through her meridians.

The chaotic energy instantly became docile, and the restless blood that had been tormenting her for days calmed down under the soothing power.

She tried circulating her Yuan energy and found that her internal injuries had healed by more than half.

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint withdrew his hand and sighed.

"You shouldn't have come."