Xuan Yi had invited Shanggu to gather in the Land of Jiuyou merely to observe her character and see whether she was the sort of person willing to sacrifice herself for all living beings.
If she was, not only would he not harm Shanggu, he would do everything possible to help her succeed the Chaos Chief God in the shortest possible time.
Thus, Shi Yongheng was not worried about Shanggu's safety. As for his own, even if he could not defeat Xuan Yi, he could still escape.
"Let's go," Shanggu said.
"You're not worried that I won't be able to protect you?"
Shanggu answered frankly, "If even Bai Jue and the others can't hold Xuan Yi back, then it is simply my fate."
With that, the two of them entered the barrier one after another. The moment they passed through it, they vanished without a trace.
Just after they entered Jiuyou, three auras suddenly flew over from the horizon, swiftly passed through the barrier, and disappeared.
"So this is Jiuyou? Why is it so different from what I imagined?" Shanggu asked as she looked at the scenic hills and forests around her.
"Shanggu, the Demon Realm is not necessarily gloomy and terrifying.
Gods, demons, humans, and devils—all beings beneath the Azure Heaven—cannot be judged rashly by their names. No matter what race they belong to, there are those with wicked hearts and those who are open and upright."
Shanggu seemed to understand. As one who could become the Chaos Chief God, her comprehension was beyond reproach.
"Old man, where are we going?" Shanggu asked, looking at him.
Hearing how Shanggu addressed him, Shi Yongheng smiled faintly and said nothing. Judging by their ages, it was not inappropriate for her to call him an old man.
"We're waiting for someone," Shi