Torta remained dazed for a long time, even after Zixin had let go of him. What he just experienced was something that shook him to the core. When Zixin grabbed his palm, it was like all his strength was taken away and still expected to survive, like Death itself had turned its back on him.
’What was that...?’ he thought.
[Let’s go!] said Zixin while walking away. The others followed behind him and only then did Torta come back to his senses. The way he looked at Zixin completely changed, if previously Zixin was like an opponent, now he was an insurmountable mountain that pierced through the clouds.
"Are you okay?" asked Yu Fen.
"I’m fine. I just need to recuperate for some time or find my friends, either will do." replied Grey. Half his body was burnt and the wounds weren’t healing even after he swallowed healing pills.
But these wounds weren’t Grey’s greatest concern. His greatest concern was the Green Flames that were burning his Soul even at this moment, forcing Grey to endure excruciating pain like nothing he’s ever felt before.
’I need to find Baldy. Only he can assist me with this.’ thought Grey as he walked deeper into the forest with Yu Fen’s help.
S"Master, are you alright?" asked Hong while gazing at the gaping sword slash that sliced open Gong Jun’s chest and was bleeding profusely but slowly healing.
"Hahaha! I’ve never been better. That boy’s Sword Qi is extremely sharp. If I were slightly weaker then I would have been sliced in half already. The great part is that I can comprehend the mysteries behind this Sword Qi and create my own Sword Intent. Even though it won’t be as sharp as this energy, it will at least not be far off, at least 20% as sharp." said Gong Jun with unhidden joy.
"Congratulations master!"
"Congratulations master!"
"Hahaha! Qin De, although that little lass ran away, I caught another one for you to play with. Make sure it doesn’t break because it won’t be easy to get another one."
Zixin and his crew stood not far from the Main portal that linked this plane to the Underworld. The portal had also grown larger, now, tens of thousands of meters long and wide, allowing for even colossal creatures to enter.
[The trip to the nearest Demon City will take you a long time to reach. If you don’t mind, I’m willing to take you there with my fastest speed.] said Gozzl.
[That would be great.] replied Zixin.
said the Nether Tree and a portal appeared below Zixin and the group and they fell into it then the portal closed after that.
[You really go the extra mile when it comes to him huh, where did you take him anyway?] asked Gozzl.
[If that’s what you think then it’s probably the right choice, I’m sure it’s your premonition at play. Do it, I support your decision.]
When Zixin and the group came to their senses, there was a massive wall in front of them that was tall and awe inspiring. The air was fresh and sweet due to the high concentration of Nether/Death Qi that was extremely dense.
The group didn’t focus too long on the wall due to the bustling noise behind them, when they turned around, an entirely new world was unveiled to them except for Torta since he’d been living here all this time.
In front of them were different kinds of demons and all these demons were interacting with each other, either buying or selling something. Red skin demons with reptilian eyes, bald heads, razor sharp teeth and thin pointed tails were the ones busy trying to buy or sell something and they were wearing the same clothes designs worn by the vampires.
[Devils..!] said Zixin out loud.
[Ah, so Lord Zixin has come across these cunning, greedy and business minded demons. The Devils don’t take no for an answer and even use more ’persuasive’ methods if they have to. Lord Zixin, everyone, be careful around them. Anyways, this is one of the Underworld’s seven capital cities, Great Greed City.] explained Torta.
[Does this mean that the other six are Great Lust, Pride, Gluttony, Envy, Jealousy and Sloth cities?]
"It’s naturally because of the Seven Demon Kings who live in Hell. When they first came here, they were very weak and powerful but quickly grew stronger and stronger until no one could contend against them. It is also they who’ve helped the Death Domain reach its current level. Of course they all come here at the same time but in different Eras, each dominating their own era. Actually, I know the previous world that the Demon Kings hail from." a Devil suddenly appeared from nowhere and spoke up.
[Really? Do pray tell, I’m very curious.]
"You see, this information is not free and is very expensive so..." said the Devil hesitantly.
"Will this be enough?" said Wan Shui and took out a human corpse. The Devil’s eyes glowed dangerously as he grabbed the corpse and quickly stored it away before any demons could realise it.
"Before I tell you this information, allow me to introduce myself, I am Ciel, a high ranking official of the Devil’s Spawn Association..."
[I don’t give two shits about your identity, quickly tell me about the home of the Demon Kings!]
"As you wish. Actually, everybody here knows that the Demon Kings come from planet Earth. It’s a Blue Star with unfathomable origins. Many Devils who’ve been there refuse to return even when they have grown terrifyingly strong. Plus, tens of thousands of years ago, that planet has undergone drastic changes. It’s now a Peak World that houses Immortals, can you believe it?!"