Western region of the space, Zhi Niu Mountain.
The mountain range resembled a colossal ox. Within it slumbered an ancient Azure Ox of formidable strength, ruling over all living beings of the western region.
The region was thus named after it.
Gu Xingzhi, who had gained authority through his trials, arrived here with Ao Shuang for the authority of the western region's ear.
"My ancestor, this is Zhi Niu Mountain."
"The one who rules within is called Azure Mountain, a mighty great Azure Ox."
"Ao Shuang fought him ten thousand years ago, but she was no match for him."
Ao Shuang lowered her head slightly in shame.
Gu Xingzhi stared intently at the ox-shaped mountain range ahead, a strange smile appearing on his face.
"Let's go in!"
Knowing what her ancestor was capable of, Ao Shuang offered no warning and merely nodded.
With a wave of his hand, Gu Xingzhi led Ao Shuang through Azure Mountain's restrictions and flashed into the mountain's interior.
Inside the mountain was a vast grassland, where countless pigs, sheep, oxen, and horses leisurely grazed on the grass.
In the distance stood clusters of buildings established by Azure Mountain's subordinates.
Over endless years, demons had gathered here in great numbers. Azure Mountain ruled through a city-based system, and this region had long since become a Demon Kingdom, with cities rising everywhere.
Gu Xingzhi and Ao Shuang glanced at the pigs, sheep, oxen, and horses below without lingering, then flashed to the nearest demon city.
The moment they landed, a squad of city guards surrounded them.
An Ox General clad in black armor frowned as he watched them, his expression wary and severe.
"Who are you? What do you intend by entering Purple Armor City?"
Gu Xingzhi smiled faintly but did not answer. Instead, he held Ao