Above all spirits

Chapter 351 Demon Lord

The airship slowly descended near the outer walls of the castle.

Calling it a castle is an understatement; it's more like a massive town fortress.

However, the castle located at the very center is so tall and large that people immediately associate it with the name.

The thick city walls are covered with moss and weathering marks, bearing witness to the passage of countless years.

A century-long journey.

The barrier surrounding the castle was faintly visible, a thin layer of light covering the entire castle like a protective film, the faint light emitting a faint, light gray glow.

Gu Yun's airship was only the most basic one, an airship with only flight capabilities. Naturally, it couldn't force its way into the city through the barrier. However, even without the barrier, the city guards would certainly not allow him to enter.

The airship's metal hull reflected the dim light of the sky and emitted a low hum.

It attracted gusts of dust and the attention of some passersby.

Guided by Xita, Gu Yun set up the airship, and the group slowly entered the city.

All eyes immediately turned to them.

The whispers were barely audible.

"Is that person in black a guest of Lucifer, the Demon King?"

"I don't know, but he's not someone we can afford to mess with. Just looking at him makes me feel like I can't breathe."

"It feels like the pressure from Lucifer is even greater than what we're under."

"Probably not."

"Wow, look at those two women over there...they're so beautiful..."

"Are you crazy? Wipe your drool, or you'll lose your life."

...

period.

A demon clad in magnificent armor was polishing his longsword in a weapon shop. Seemingly relying on the strength of his Holy Body and his noble status in the city, he brazenly cast a greedy glance at Yunyin.

But this confidence did not last long.

When Gu Yun's abyss-like crimson gaze swept over him, the greed vanished instantly, replaced by an indescribable fear. His heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand. He quickly avoided Gu Yun's gaze and hurriedly turned away. No one knew what he had actually seen.

Just like the demon who left before, several other high-ranking demons also changed their expressions abruptly when they sensed a familiar aura emanating from Gu Yun, and they also retreated warily.

The surrounding crowd whispered amongst themselves, their gazes a jumble of expressions.

But no one dared to step forward and provoke them; all the demons were suppressed by the aura emanating from Gu Yun.

Because Gu Yun never concealed his aura from the beginning. He didn't like the "pretending to be weak to fool others" tactic, at least not in the lower realm. It was meaningless and would only bring him a lot of trouble.

It's less of a hassle and more of a nuisance.

It's more accurate to say it's something that doesn't go well.

As for those who, despite not being greatly affected due to their high status, changed color and left, Gu Yun knew very well that they must have sensed some of the Heavenly Demon's aura.

soon.

Gu Yun and his group arrived in front of the central castle. The towering tower stood majestically, and the flags above the tower were engraved with strange tiger head marks, which were different from the marks Gu Yun knew. They fluttered lightly in the wind.

Although the surrounding buildings appear old, they are still sturdy, with intricate patterns faintly visible on the stone walls.

Stepping inside, golden light streams down through the display windows.

Every so often along the corridor, guards in black armor would stand by. Upon noticing Gu Yun, each of these guards' eyes would gleam, as if they had seen some kind of hope.

Gu Yun could sense a deep sense of awe in their eyes.

It seems that some of the demons had already tipped them off.

"that..."

"My Lord, I...I won't go in. That's Lucifer's private palace ahead. I'm not qualified to enter without permission..."

Sig said, bowing and scraping.

"It's okay, let's go in together."

"this..."

Sig’s pupils bobbed up and down, clearly filled with unease. When facing an existence that one must look up to, having a certain degree of awe is the most basic requirement.

"Perhaps we still need your help here. You are smart and know your place."

"What? Or is your talk of loyalty just empty words?"

"Is the Heavenly Demon still below the Demon King?"

Gu Yun showed some dissatisfaction, and Sieg broke out in a cold sweat. Without hesitation, he pushed open the door and led Gu Yun in.

Upon entering the palace, Gu Yun could sense that Sieg felt much more restrained than when he was outside; perhaps this was his first time entering such a place.

The group followed Gu Yun and entered one after another.

They didn't care whether the decoration was luxurious or not.

Gu Yun focused his gaze vertically on an elderly man with white hair.

With a nod from Sieg, it was confirmed that the person was indeed Lucifer.

The first arrogant one, the demon king Lucifer.

Lucifer was standing at the other end of the hall, near the window, with a slightly steaming teacup on the table, clearly having been waiting for Gu Yun for some time.

Gu Yun secretly sent a telepathic message to everyone, instructing them to find seats in the hall and that he would go there himself.

He was taking a closer look at the demon king who had come into view.

It is indeed pseudo-innate, and it gives me a familiar feeling, so it must also possess some abilities of the Arrogance branch.

When Gu Yun first heard that the Demon Clan had pseudo-innate beings, he asked Xiao Tian for quite a while.

However, thinking about it, it makes sense. If one only has the peak of the Holy Body, how can one establish oneself in the Demon Realm? Xiao Tian's feedback to himself is that even if a candidate fails to condense the Heavenly Demon Emperor's Will, he can still advance into the Pseudo-Innate Realm with the initial favor. However, one failure would forever disqualify him from becoming a candidate again.

According to Sig on the road, Lucifer is very old, almost at the end of his life, which is the upper limit for beings in the lower realm.

But Gu Yun couldn't sense any signs of decadence. If it weren't for the white hair covering his face, Gu Yun would have thought the person in front of him was a young man, and the deep red robe added to his youthful vigor.

Lucifer turned his head slowly as he heard footsteps.

His expression stiffened slightly the moment his gaze fell on Gu Yun.

The reason is simple: Gu Yun's appearance and temperament are completely different from the image of the Heavenly Demon that Lucifer knows.

There was not a trace of inner demons, not a trace of arrogance, so young…

Although some aspects of its appearance do resemble those of gods and demons, it is hard to believe that it is the Heavenly Demon as we know it, except for this.

If it weren't for the chilling, oppressive aura emanating from this person, which felt like falling into an abyss even when facing him directly, Lucifer would almost have thought this person was a fraudster.

Lucifer, without any airs, quickly stood up and murmured to himself.

"The Demon Lord..."

This is an honorific title for the Heavenly Demon, but it has been almost forgotten by the world. Even Sig, who is good at changing his tune, only calls Gu Yun "Lord Heavenly Demon" without knowing why, rather than "Demon Lord".

As Gu Yun drew closer, and as he felt an even deeper bond, that familiar sense of shared destiny, that a single thought could shatter his soul.

Lucifer was finally moved and realized that the person before him was indeed the current Heavenly Demon.

Immediately clasp your hands together and kneel on one knee.

"Your humble servant Lucifer pays his respects to the Lord of Demons."