Upon hearing this,
You Wujiang subconsciously took a half step back.
I don't know why.
Despite His Highness's breathtaking beauty, he showed no sign of killing intent as he stood before her.
But he just felt that the other person was a bit dangerous.
After a moment's thought, Gu Wanlan replied in a deep voice, " The Western Region Demon Court, though severely damaged by the late emperor, still possesses considerable strength."
"According to the records in the archives, besides the Demon Emperor, there are four other Demon Saints Lamp-Lighting Demon Saint..."
"Four heads?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechu raised an eyebrow in surprise.
I was thinking that with the Demon Emperor, we'd be lucky to have two or three... but I never expected there to be five.
Suppressing the burning desire in his heart, he asked softly, "Tell me in detail."
"The situation in the Western Region Demon Court is complicated. In name, the Demon Court is ruled by the Demon Emperor, who governs all the demons in the Western Regions. But in reality, that Demon Emperor has only just stepped into the threshold of the Lamp-Lighting Realm. In terms of fighting skills, he is considered to be at the bottom of the rankings among those in the Lamp-Lighting Realm."
"How can someone so weak and frail hold onto the Imperial Position?"
Jiang Yuechu was somewhat surprised.
Demon have always believed in the law of the jungle, where the strong are respected.
How could a weakling like Lamp-Lighting command the submission of four Great Sage?
Gu Wanlan's voice was cold. "Rumor has it that the Demon Emperor was Registered Disciple of True Person from a certain Immortal Gate."
Jiang Yuechu's gaze sharpened slightly.
Immortal Gate?
Gu Wanlan continued, "Although I'm only Registered Disciple, and may not even have seen that True Person more than a few times, the bond of kinship still exists, so I have to consider this relationship... Back then, the Grand Ancestor swept across the world, his military might annihilating countless demons, yet he alone did not attack the Western Region Demon Court... Even when the late Emperor ventured deep into the desert and trampled the Demon Court, clearly having the opportunity to uproot it, he ultimately only severely injured the Demon Emperor, without delivering a fatal blow..."
"What they fear is nothing more than the Immortal in the mountains."
That concludes the discussion.
A hint of helplessness flashed in Gu Wanlan's eyes.
Compared to a behemoth like the Immortal Gate, even at the height of the Great Tang Dynasty's power, it still couldn't completely sever ties with it...
Jiang Yuechu remained calm and did not comment on the matter.
He simply asked, "What about the four demon Demon Saint?"
"The Four Saints of the Demon Court usually obey summons but not orders, and even wage war against each other, just like those feudal lords..."
Gu Wanlan held up two fingers.
"There are two of them that you need to pay extra attention to."
"Although they may not truly submit to the Demon Emperor, their fiefdoms are adjacent to the Demon Emperor Palace, making them interdependent."
"If anything happens to the Demon Court, and if the Demon Emperor suffers any mishap, these two Great Sage will absolutely not stand idly by, whether to protect themselves or to avoid being held accountable by the Immortal."
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly. "Which two?"
"The first one is known as the Great Sage Lingxu."
Gu Wanlan recalled the records in the dossier, "Its true form was a Blood Ginseng that had cultivated for hundreds of thousands of years... It is difficult for plants to become spirits, and plant spirits that can cultivate to the Lamp-Lighting Realm are even rarer. Although it is not good at attacking, its essence is as vast as the sea, and it is best at trapping enemies and nourishing life."
"It is said that after the Demon Emperor was severely injured by the late Emperor, he has been able to survive until now entirely thanks to the Great Sage Lingxu, who cuts off his own flesh and beard every so often to prolong his life."
A glint flashed in Jiang Yuechu's eyes.
Blood Ginseng a type of ginseng) - Ten Thousand Years Old?
These past few days I've been running around, using both my brain and my fists, and I'm really exhausted.
It's time to nourish this weakened body...
"What about the second one?"
"The second one is known as the Great Sage Treading-Cloud."
Gu Wanlan's expression turned slightly serious. "This demon's true form is Dragon-Scaled Heavenly Horse. It is said to have a trace of True Dragon blood in its body, possessing immense strength and unparalleled speed in the Western Regions. Moreover, it is extremely loyal to the Demon Emperor... or rather, it has extreme awe for the Immortal Gate behind the Demon Emperor."
"If Your Highness truly breaks into the Demon Court, this Great Sage Treading-Cloud Clouds will surely be the first to risk his life."
"The other two are located far in the far west and guard the north, both far from the Demon Emperor Palace and have a long-standing grudge against the Demon Emperor."
"As long as we're quick enough... we can end the battle before they can react, and then there's nothing to worry about."
Jiang Yuechu seemed to be deep in thought.
" Lingxu... Stepping on Clouds..."
Gu Wanlan paused, then looked at the girl beside her. "Although Your Highness possesses unparalleled talent and has displayed such divine power upon first entering the Lamp-Lighting Sect, your foundation is still unstable. The dangers within are far greater than those within the Great Tang Dynasty. Moreover... His Majesty is still anxiously awaiting your return in Chang'an, and the people regard Your Highness as a savior. If Your Highness were to risk your life alone for the sake of your Master's survival, and something were to happen to you..."
"That's enough."
Jiang Yuechu waved her hand, looking somewhat impatient.
Gu Wanlan is perfect in every way.
It's just that her mouth talks too much.
Are you familiar with the terrain of the Western Region Demon Court?
"..."
Gu Wanlan was stunned.
Did she even listen to all her earnest advice?!
He nodded subconsciously and answered honestly, "Familiar... well, you could say we're familiar."
"As the Left Envoy of the Demon Suppression Bureau, the Western Regions are a key area of surveillance. In the General Headquarters' secret vault, there is a geomantic map left behind by the late Emperor when he trampled the Demon Court. I have studied it carefully several times. Although I have not been there in person, I know the layout of the Demon Emperor Palace and even the surrounding dangerous spots by heart..."
Before he could finish speaking...
call--
Gu Wanlan felt the collar of her clothes suddenly tighten around her neck.
His feet left the ground, and he soared into the air.
"Since you know the way, that makes things easier."
A girl's clear, cool voice reached my ears.
boom--!!!
A burst of crimson-gold energy exploded atop the city wall.
The two figures instantly transformed into Streak of Light, tearing through the sky and heading straight west.
On the city wall.
Only You Wujiang, standing there motionless, as if frozen in place.
He stared blankly at the golden rainbow rapidly disappearing into the distance on the horizon.
In sight.
Senior Sister Gu is usually aloof, proud, and rarely smiles.
At this moment, I feel like a kitten being grabbed by the scruff of its neck.
Her two long, slender legs had nowhere to go, so she could only awkwardly shrink back.
They appeared exceptionally helpless.
"..."
Until the golden light disappeared from sight.
You Wujiang then came to his senses, and his lips moved slightly. "Farewell, Senior Sister..."
The sea of clouds was forcefully torn apart by an incomparably powerful golden rainbow, tumbling to both sides and struggling to close up for a long time.
Enveloped in golden light.
Gu Wanlan's body stiffened slightly.
Right Envoy of the Demon Suppression Bureau, and was once the number one young talent in the Great Tang.
He was usually so aloof and arrogant.
All the officers of the Demon Suppression Bureau who saw him bowed deeply and dared not even breathe loudly.
I've never been treated like a chick before.
Gu Wanlan glanced sideways.
Looking at the expressionless profile beside him, he struggled internally for a while, but ultimately couldn't bear to lose face.
"Your Highness..."
She tried to adjust her posture slightly, took a deep breath, and said softly, "Although I am not very talented, I am still at the level of Mountain-Viewing, so riding the wind is not difficult for me..."
"Could you...?"
Can you let me down and let me fly by myself?
Even being left behind and eating dust is better than being led around like this.
Jiang Yuechu looked straight ahead. "Don't talk, just focus on the road."
"Oh..."
Gu Wanlan pursed her lips and remained silent.
If anyone else had dared to treat her like this, she would have drawn her sword and asked them to their death, even at the risk of serious injury.
But now, looking at the black robe beside him and feeling the force from the other person's palm, he realized that...
A strange ripple stirred within me...
That's incredibly domineering.