From the woman in yellow, Chen Changming also learned—
Although the human race was somewhat weaker than the Demon Race, the Demon Race was riddled with internal conflicts and was far from a solid monolith. That was why the five human provinces had been able to survive and develop while surrounded by demons.
The spatial node Chen Changming had slipped through was located in Dark Marsh Province. This place had originally belonged to the human race, but it had been seized by the Bi Cang Demon King.
Later, something happened to the Bi Cang King. Relying on his seniority, the Mystic Scorpion King claimed the spatial node for himself and had the Golden Armor Alliance, a loose organization of human cultivators, guard the place.
After Bi Cang Mountain changed hands, the newly appointed Demon King did not dare contend with an old-established Demon King like the Mystic Scorpion King. Thus, he turned a blind eye to the area around the spatial node.
Chen Changming did not ask about this new Demon King. He could tell that he had asked the woman in yellow too many questions, and she was beginning to grow impatient.
Chen Changming did not want to stir up unnecessary trouble.
After all, he knew that the eight great Demon Kings of the Azure Billow Continent were no secret. Once he had settled down, he would be able to learn such information easily enough.
The woman in yellow led Chen Changming through the air until they arrived above a military camp south of Azure Billow Royal City.
"Vermilion Bird?"
When Chen Changming saw that the totem on the military banners within the camp was a Vermilion Bird with wings spread as if ready to soar, he smiled to himself and could not help recalling his experiences on Wilderness