The Snow Fox Valley came into view, its buildings crystal-clear and dazzlingly beautiful, while thick snow and ice blanketed every corner of the valley. Only Ice Fox demons who had cultivated to at least the True Immortal level could take human form. As Gu Xueqin had explained, only those who had reached the transformation stage could enter the grounds of Snow Fox Palace.
Those who had not transformed were the lowest-ranked members of the Snow Fox clan. Within Snow Fox Valley, and even in some areas farther away, there were countless snow fox dens. Here and there, one could see the Snow Fox clan's troops drilling.
"This main hall is yours to stay in for now, Fellow Daoist Lu. I'll be staying in the side hall next door. If you need anything, just send me a message." Gu Xueqin wore a respectful expression, and was even more cautious than she had been around Demon King Xuehong.
Though Demon King Xuehong had dominated his corner of the world, his record was nowhere near comparable to that of the Dragon clan powerhouse before her. She had not known Lu Xiaotian for long, but there was no question about his strength. He had slain several Golden Immortal powerhouses in succession, and even in the perilous environment of the Ten Thousand Thunder Rift-Space Immortal-Slaying Formation, he had managed to hold his own against two demon-clan forces all the way to the end. In the end, she and the Moonshade King Python had only escaped after swearing their allegiance to him. The others—including Demon King Xuehong and the Purple Lightning Golden Eagle's group—had all perished inside the formation.
Now, gravely wounded, Gu Xueqin felt nothing but relief at her good fortune. Her combat strength was far below its peak, and having a powerhouse like Lu