Zhang Yuan and Xie Jingxin followed the Brainless Minister into the [Yin Net Tranquil-Illumination Palace].
Just as it had appeared from outside, the Demon King Palace was exceptionally spacious inside. There were hardly any demons or evil ghosts, however, and only a few ghost deities moved along the paths, leaving the palace looking quite deserted.
"I forgot to introduce myself. I am [Earth Net], Right Emissary of Sin Illumination of the [Yin Net Tranquil-Illumination Palace]. This is [Pursuit Shadow], Bureau Chief of the Pursuit and Escape Bureau. May I ask your titles?"
The Brainless Minister led Zhang Yuan and Xie Jingxin onward, with the spear-wielding Black-Armored Guard walking beside them. While introducing himself and the guard, he took the opportunity to ask Zhang Yuan and Xie Jingxin for their precise titles.
Zhang Yuan had only said he came from the [Sun-Eroding Demon King Palace], without mentioning his position or giving a title.
"My surname is Zhang. I am merely an unremarkable member of the million ghost deities of the [Sun-Eroding Demon King Palace]. I hold no important office and have no title to my name. You must find that rather laughable," Zhang Yuan replied.
The titles of the Demon King Palace's ghost deities followed particular conventions. When he heard the two ghost deities' titles, [Earth Net] and [Pursuit Shadow], he sensed their corresponding conceptual images. Making up a title without possessing the corresponding image would undoubtedly leave a flaw in his disguise.
Rather than invent one and risk being exposed, he might as well say nothing and simply give his surname.
"My surname is Xie."
Xie Jingxin kept her hand on her sword hilt. Hearing Zhang Yuan give his surname, she followed his example and offered hers as well.
She was clever enough not to give her full name.
"Immortal