Feast and Killing Intent

The black invitation, edged with gold, exuded a faint, alluring fragrance between Luo Li's fingers, mingling with the cloying scent permeating the gates of the Demon Palace of Bliss, making one's mind go blank.

Lu Xiao, on the other hand, was in his element. He changed into a flashy dark red suit, his golden hair meticulously styled, and was observing with great interest the scantily clad and alluring vampire greeters at the entrance of the Demon Palace.

"Wow, quite the spectacle! Asmodeus, that old hag, certainly knows how to enjoy herself!"

He nudged the icy-faced Luo Li beside him with his elbow. "Hey, Ice Face, relax. We're guests here to 'enjoy' the feast, not to chop people up—at least not now."

Luo Li remained expressionless, dressed in a simple black outfit that stood out starkly against the luxurious surroundings.

He concealed Enma within his personal space using special methods, but the murderous aura honed through countless battles, along with the icy divine light unconsciously emanating from the [Eyes of the Time Abyss], still deterred several vampires who attempted to approach and strike up a conversation.

"Shut up, follow me." Luo Li said in a low voice, and took the lead towards the entrance.

After verifying the invitation, they passed through a pink light curtain that rippled like water, where deafeningly seductive music and an even stronger, sweet and pungent scent instantly overwhelmed them.

The interior of the Demon Palace of Bliss was a prime example of extreme luxury and debauchery.

The enormous dome was adorned with gems that emitted a soft glow, and underfoot was a carpet made of the smooth, jade-like fur of an unknown creature.

A visible pink mist floated in the air; it was a highly concentrated aura of desire, capable of easily eroding the will of mortals.

The hall was filled with people.

Human tycoons, politicians, powerful superhumans, and vampire nobles of all kinds clink glasses and become entangled in physical contact.

They indulged in wine, blood, and carnal desire, their eyes glazed over, their laughter and chatter never ceasing.

On stage, succubi and human dancers are engaged in a daring and provocative performance, each move drawing cheers from the audience.

This is a paradise of unrestrained pleasure, and also an abyss of spiritual depravity.

"Tsk, this is truly... a chaotic mess."

Lu Xiao smacked his lips, but his eyes sparkled, as if he were assessing whether the fireworks would be dazzling enough if they went off here.

Luo Li's [Eyes of the Time Abyss] slowly scanned the entire scene, her left eye recalling fragments of past desires, while her right eye captured the chaos and killing intent that might occur in the future.

The omnipresent aura of desire attempted to corrupt his mind, but the [Bloodlust Backlash] brought by Enma itself contained resistance to various extreme emotions, and this level of temptation was like a gentle breeze to him.

His goal was clear—find Asmodeus, obtain the "Seed of the Heart's Desire," and then... clean up this place.

"Split up."

Luo Li said to Lu Xiao, "You go left, I'll go right. Find the core area or Asmodeus himself, then make contact."

He flicked the inconspicuous terminal on his wrist; it was a specially modified model provided by Lu Jingheng, capable of short-range communication in this complex energy field environment.

"Understood!" Lu Xiao gave an OK sign and instantly blended into the even more chaotic crowd on the left. Several daringly dressed female vampires immediately surrounded him with giggles.

Luo Li moved swiftly along the relatively quiet right-hand corridor, like a cold shadow.

His aura was completely concealed; [Space-Trace Instant Shadow] made him like a ghost, and even when he passed by some indulging guests, they were completely unaware.

The corridor was lined with individual private rooms, from which came unbearable noises.

Luo Li's brows furrowed more and more; the filth here stirred a growing urge of killing intent within him.

Just then, he passed a private room with its door slightly ajar, and the conversation coming from inside made him pause slightly.

"... Is the news reliable? Is it true that ' Pride ' and ' Gluttony ' have clashed?"

A slightly hoarse male voice asked.

"Absolutely true!"

Another shrill voice cried out excitedly, "Lord Beelzebub has devoured three resource points on Lord Lucifer's border! The master of the ' Eternal Ice Crown ' has issued a divine decree to completely freeze the ' Endless Gluttony Corridor '!"

"My God... if the two emperors go to war, wouldn't the whole of Europa be in turmoil...?"

"What's there to be afraid of? It's better if a fight breaks out! We can use this opportunity to prove our loyalty to His Majesty Asmodeus, and maybe even get a share of the spoils... Hehe, I've heard that Lucifer has a few ice fairies under his command, they're quite a sight..."

Luo Li didn't bother listening to the subsequent vulgarities, but he gleaned crucial information— Lucifer and Beelzebub were indeed at odds.

This might be something that can be used.

He continued deeper, until he reached the end of the corridor.

A more ornate door, engraved with complex and alluring runes, blocked the way. Two vampire guards with A-level auras stood on either side of the door, their sharp eyes clearly indicating they were not the pleasure-seeking good-for-nothings outside.

"Private area, no entry."

A guard spoke coldly, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.

Luo Li stopped in her tracks, and [Eyes of the Time Abyss] silently activated. In her right eye [Peering into Secrets], fragments of the next few seconds flashed—forcing a breakthrough would trigger an alarm, attracting a large number of guards, and might even alert Asmodeus.

He needs a more reliable approach.

Just as he was pondering a solution, a lazy yet magnetic voice sounded from behind him:

"Oh? A new face... And such a cold aura, truly a breath of fresh air in this paradise."

Luo Li slowly turned around.

A woman dressed in a nearly transparent black gauze dress, with a stunningly hot figure and an enchantingly beautiful face, was leaning against a pillar in the corridor, her purplish-red eyes scrutinizing him with great interest.

The energy fluctuations emanating from her far exceeded those of an A-level being, carrying a distorted force field that directly targeted the desires of the soul.

"Who are you?" Luo Li asked calmly, but she was already on guard.

This woman is very likely a high-ranking member of Asmodeus's command, or even... Asmodeus himself?

"I?"

The alluring woman covered her lips and chuckled, her eyes sparkling with captivating charm. "You can call me... Shalisite —one of the managers of this demonic palace... Little brother, you don't seem... like you're here for pleasure."

She approached step by step, an alluring fragrance wafting towards her, attempting to invade Luo Li's senses.

But Luo Li's eyes remained cold, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible disgust.

A hint of surprise flashed in Shalisite's eyes. Her charm was effective against most creatures, yet this human before her showed no reaction.

I have no interest in seeking pleasure.

Luo Li spoke directly, her gaze sharp as a knife. "I've come to find Asmodeus, or rather... the ' Seed of the Heart's Desire '."

Shalisite's smile faltered slightly, then deepened. "The Seed of the Heart's Desire? That's His Majesty's most treasured possession... Obtaining it won't be easy."

She leaned closer to Luo Li, her breath sweet and her voice seductive. "However... if you can satisfy me, perhaps I can introduce you?"

As she spoke, she stroked Luo Li's cheek with her slender, nail-painted fingers.

Just as her fingertips were about to touch Luo Li's skin--

Luo Li moved.

He didn't draw his sword; he simply raised his hand and precisely gripped Shalisite's wrist.

A chilling, soul-freezing force of Spacetime instantly invaded Shalisite's body through his fingers.

"Ugh!"

Shalisite's charming smile froze instantly, turning into horror.

She felt her arms, along with the desires and powers within her body, being forcibly frozen and sealed at that moment.

Upon seeing this, the two A-level guards roared and pounced at the same time.

Luo Li didn't even turn her head, casually waving her other hand behind her.

The two guards' forward movement became incredibly slow, as if they were stuck in sticky glue.

"Who... who are you?!" Shalisite struggled, her crimson eyes filled with terror.

This power... was completely beyond her comprehension.

Luo Li leaned close to her ear, her icy voice like the whisper of Death God, directly entering her mind. "Take me to see Asmodeus."

"Or, death."

Meanwhile, in the carnival hall on the other side of the Demon Palace.

Lu Xiao was surrounded by a group of beautiful women, drinking an unknown blood-red wine and watching the performance on stage, looking completely absorbed in the experience.

But at his fingertips, several tiny, rice-grain-sized, shimmering explosive lifeforms were twitching nimbly, like living spirits.

His gaze inadvertently swept over several energy nodes and load-bearing structures in the hall.

"Hmm... this angle would look good with a ' Dancing Pumpkin '... and if that crystal chandelier exploded, it would be stunning..."

He muttered to himself, a pure yet dangerous smile, typical of an artist, appearing on his face.

The main course of the feast has not yet begun, but undercurrents are already surging.

A deadly threat silently descended upon this Demon Palace of Bliss.