In a deep lake two thousand li beyond Liang Prefecture's western border.
Within the lake, shadow after shadow slowly rose and sank beneath the surface, like enormous creatures lurking in an abyss, exuding terrifying auras.
Suddenly, a red bird came whistling through the air.
Only as it approached the lake did it transform into the Red Skirt Girl.
She stopped above the deep lake and bowed respectfully. "Hong Yun of Tianji Hall pays her respects to the elders of the Dragon Gate."
A shadow abruptly surfaced on the tranquil lake, then rapidly shrank, transforming into an old man.
"What brings you here?" the old man asked calmly, looking at the girl in the long skirt.
"We just received word that Young General Haotian of Heaven's Gate Pass has left the pass. He appears to be heading to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, temporarily leaving Liang Prefecture. Our hall believes this is a good opportunity to attack Liang Prefecture," Hong Yun said deferentially.
Although they belonged to different factions, Tianji Hall always treated these Great Demons and Demon Kings with extreme courtesy.
"You mean that wet-behind-the-ears brat from the Li Family?"
The old man raised his brows slightly. He had already heard about the events at Heaven's Gate Pass. Word had spread among the demons outside Liang Prefecture: Heaven's Gate Pass was not to be approached.
According to the intelligence provided by Lord Fengshan, who had joined the Sacred Palace, the youth truly possessed the ability to slay Demon Kings. Even the Ten Thousand Caves Ghost Mother had died at his hands. He was extraordinarily ferocious.
Splash!
The water suddenly stirred, and a savage dragon head emerged. Golden light enveloped it as it transformed into a composed, elderly Daoist-the wanted Dragon Lord himself.
He had joined the Dragon Gate and was now