Rising Turmoil Again; If It Can't Be Handled, Then Don't Handle It

Rising turmoil again; if it couldn't be handled, then no one would handle it. The next morning, the sky was just beginning to brighten.

With the Demonic Blade at his waist, Chiyo arrived at the city gate alone.

Princess Lingyue had already been waiting there. Today, she wore a fitted purple outfit suited for movement.

Her silver hair was simply pinned up with a Jade Hairpin, making her look crisp and capable.

"You're punctual."

Princess Lingyue looked at Chiyo, her golden eyes exceptionally clear beneath the morning light.

Chiyo walked up to her and accepted the final intelligence Scroll she handed him.

"The Leopard Cat Tribe camped in Wolf Fang Valley on the western border last night, three hundred li from here.

"The three high-ranking demons are Yaren, the 'Shadow Cat'; Kyoukotsu, the 'Blood Claw'; and Genshin, the 'Nightmare.'"

Princess Lingyue explained quickly.

"I've arranged the fastest mount. You..."

"No need."

Chiyo cut her off, his crimson eyes fixed westward.

"I'll be faster on my own."

With that, dark-red Demonic Power surged around him, and he shot into the sky like an arrow released from its bow!

A piercing whistle tore through the air as Chiyo became a streak of dark-red light, vanishing beyond the western skyline in an instant.

Princess Lingyue stood where she was, watching the direction in which he had disappeared, the corner of her mouth lifting almost imperceptibly.

"Really... decisive."

"You'd better not get hurt... Come back safely!"

She murmured to herself before turning and heading back into the city.

The western border, Wolf Fang Valley.

It was a steep and treacherous valley, with sheer cliffs rising on both sides and jagged rocks covering the valley floor. Only a few narrow paths allowed entry and exit.

At this moment, dozens of Leopard Cat Tribe demons had