Once he had the time, King Black Weasel personally began arranging Luo Hong and the others' departure from the Ten Calamities Mountain Range.
Aside from Song Yaoguang, who would remain behind, Luo Hong, Han Li, and Shi Chuankong all decided to leave this turbulent place as soon as possible.
For their first true stop in the Demon Domain, Shi Chuankong chose Xiongju City, a place he knew quite well.
Concealed within a Black Weasel City merchant caravan, the three arrived several months later before a massive city built from black boulders. Its surface was engraved with intricate rune patterns, and a thin white mist shrouded it.
A huge plaque hung above the city gate, bearing the three large characters: "Xiongju City."
The gate consisted of a main archway and two smaller archways on either side. At present, only the right archway stood open, with a squad of Demon Race armored soldiers stationed both inside and outside.
Xiongju City bordered the Ten Calamities Mountain Range and was not a suitable place to settle down. Although it traded with the mountain range, such exchanges were infrequent and inaccessible to small factions. Thus, there were few pedestrians near the gates, making the area look rather desolate.
To avoid trouble, Luo Hong and Han Li had both grown scales and horns, disguising themselves as ordinary Demon Race members.
With the travel permit jade tablet Shi Chuankong produced as well, the three were only briefly inspected before being allowed into the city.
"Brother Shi, what is this Marquis You Shan's Manor on the permit?"
Han Li asked curiously as he rubbed the black jade tablet in his hand.
"The Sacred Domain differs from the Immortal Realm. Though various powers divide its territories, my father is still broadly recognized as the supreme ruler.
"Below him are