"This Essence-Devouring Demon Wand can devour the vital energy of living beings and feed it back to its wielder. It has quite a bit in common with Mount Putuo's secret healing arts. Thank you, Cousin," Nie Caizhu said happily.
"As long as you like it. But if you use the Essence-Devouring Demon Wand too often, the demonic energy inside may taint your body. Keep this Coiled Dragon Jade with you. It can effectively ward off demonic energy," Shen Luo said with a nod. He then took out the Coiled Dragon Jade Zhen Yuanzi had given him and handed it to Nie Caizhu.
The Pure Yang Power within him was now strong enough to withstand the backlash of demonic energy, so he no longer needed the Coiled Dragon Jade.
Nie Caizhu accepted it without ceremony and wore it close to her body.
The two then approached the silver portal, but did not rashly enter.
"What do we do next? Follow what the Blue Puppet Armor said and go to the second level of the Heavenly Puppet Palace?" Nie Caizhu looked at Shen Luo, clearly leaving the decision to him.
Shen Luo said nothing, turning his head to survey their surroundings.
They had waited so long, yet there was still no sign of anyone from Heavenly Mechanism City. Had he been mistaken? Was this not a secret realm under Heavenly Mechanism City's control?
"Staying here won't solve anything. Who knows when the silver portal might disappear? Let's follow the Puppet Armor's instructions and head to the second level first," he said after a moment's consideration.
Nie Caizhu naturally had no objections. They stepped through the silver portal, and their vision blurred before they appeared in a spacious plaza.
White clouds drifted around the plaza, stretching as far as the eye could see,