Shen Luo was at a loss for words over the people of the Crow-Cock Kingdom meekly accepting such a reality. Still, this was another country's internal affair, and he would not overstep his bounds to undertake such a thankless task.
He soon put the matter out of his mind and began pondering the demonic qi in this place.
According to Master Hai Shi, Golden Cicada had sensed tremendous fluctuations of demonic qi in this kingdom during his Journey to the West. This was certainly no trivial matter.
Although Li Jing had said that Chi You's five demon souls had reincarnated at roughly the same time as the Pilgrim, and thus should have had no connection to those fluctuations, Chi You had plotted painstakingly to break free. No one knew whether he had made any other moves before releasing the five demon souls.
Moreover, demons ran rampant throughout the Crow-Cock Kingdom, far more so than in the Great Tang. The situation was much like that in his dreams, lending further weight to his suspicions.
As Shen Luo silently pondered this, a long roar came from outside. Though it sounded extremely distant, the ferocity in it still sent a chill through his heart.
"This is bad! A demon has appeared!" He immediately rose, opened the door, and stepped outside.
The sky outside had begun to lighten, and early risers were already moving about the city. At the sound of that roar, their faces changed drastically.
"A demon! Another demon has appeared!" Cries rose throughout the city as the people rushed home and barred their doors, not daring even to show their faces.
"Guest! Get inside quickly! Another demon is coming!" The innkeeper was up as well. Seeing Shen Luo standing outside, he forgot his anger at him and hurriedly shouted a warning.