Dust stirred up by the fall floated in the air.
Zhang Yuan gave his sleeve a gentle shake, and all the dust in the air settled to the ground.
"Grandpa... is he the God of No Return? Didn't everyone say the God of No Return was behind the great mountain?"
The little cat-eared girl carried a basket of herbs on her back. Astonished by Zhang Yuan's display, she tugged at her grandfather beside her and spoke.
Her grandfather beside her was also bewildered and uncertain.
The God of No Return was the god of the Nine Heavens who guarded this realm, specifically tasked with watching over prisoners like them. But these were all village legends, and no one knew whether they were true. He did not know just what sort of beings Zhang Yuan and his two companions were, either.
Demons...
Oh, so those inside the [Ninefold Calamity-Dispelling Palace] were still demons, with no living humans among them. Compared with the demons, evil ghosts, and fierce gods of the other Six Heavens Demon King Palaces, however, the demons in the [Ninefold Calamity-Dispelling Palace] were clearly somewhat more civilized and orderly. They even wore clothes.
Kind by nature, Zhang Yuan saw that the two cat demons before him bore no ill will. He gave a gentle smile and said softly, "I have some questions for you."
"Venerable Immortal, p-please ask."
Hearing this, the elderly cat demon hurriedly replied.
Although he was not sure whether Zhang Yuan was the legendary Ninefold Calamity God, the move Zhang Yuan had just displayed was certainly beyond an ordinary demon. Even in their village, only a few great shamans could do that.
Zhang Yuan said, "Tell me, what region is this? And where are the Nine Heavens?"
The elderly cat demon paused, then pointed at the