Huangxiu

Chapter 991 The Outer Palace
Leng Tieya clasped his hands in a fist and said, "In that case, we will follow the steward's arrangements."

He had no intention of taking on the matter and prepared to go to the inner palace to report.

“Nephew Leng,” Yu Zhengsheng said with a smile, “Since you’ve run into the Yougu Sect, why don’t you take care of them while you’re at it?”

Leng Tieya shook his head: "I've only just entered the ninth rank, I'm still far from it. Let's wait for those two senior brothers to return from their travels before we take any action."

“Ninth rank is enough,” Yu Zhengsheng laughed. “They’re just a bunch of chickens and dogs, nothing of any use. We only asked the inner palace disciples to help to avoid being caught off guard. After all, the disciples of our Great Heavenly Demon Palace are very precious and we can’t afford any unnecessary losses.”

Leng Tieya looked embarrassed: "This is my first time entering the palace, and I still need to meet with the elders in the inner palace. I have to ask for their permission."

Seeing Yu Zhengsheng's disdain for the Yougu Sect, he felt it was inappropriate.

Even if Yu Zhengsheng underestimates his enemy, he will not act rashly. No matter how much he underestimates him, he will still send out the Great Heavenly Demon from the inner palace.

There's no need for me to say anything more.

"Alas... In that case, nephew, please pay your respects to the seniors in the inner palace first. The reward this time is quite generous."

Leng Tieya stood up with a smile.

Yu Zhengsheng sat steadily on the futon and said slowly, "If we can wipe out the Yougu Sect, all participating disciples can enter the Demon Abyss for a month of cultivation."

Leng Tieya's movements faltered.

Yu Zhengsheng chuckled and said, "The inner palace disciples are allocated two months."

Leng Tieya continued to walk forward.

Yu Zhengsheng said, "The inner palace disciples are either traveling or in seclusion. Otherwise, they would definitely be vying to participate. It's rare that you've just entered the inner palace, so you've come across a good opportunity!"

Leng Tieya slowly walked out of the main hall.

He trusts his instincts.

Yu Zhengsheng watched his figure disappear and shook his head helplessly.

Three old men suddenly appeared on the previously empty prayer mat.

It was as if they had always been sitting there, but had simply been overlooked.

They had white hair and beards, youthful faces, and all of them were smiling.

The round-faced old man sitting on the far right laughed and said, "As expected of the youngest Great Demon King, cautious and resolute."

"Is he cowardly?" the old man next to him laughed. "He has no air of confidence whatsoever."

"That's what makes it rare."

"Once you reach the Great Demon Realm, you can be full of vigor and there's no need to be so cautious anymore."

"It's never a bad thing to be cautious."

"If the tail doesn't wag, then the cultivation will be more grounded, and one can focus on courageous and diligent progress. He even gave up the Soul-Suppressing Seal for this, which is truly extraordinary."

"He didn't completely give up the Soul-Suppressing Seal; he played a trick on us."

"This shows that he is cunning. Other inner palace disciples don't have such methods, and they are powerless to help him even if they want to."

"What a pity, we won't be able to witness the power of this Void-Breaking Magic Artifact this time."

"There will always be an opportunity. With a sharp weapon, the desire to kill will arise. He possesses the ability to break through the void, how could he be content to remain unknown? He will definitely make a move."

An elderly man with a square face solemnly said, "The Yougu Sect must be eliminated as soon as possible. We can't delay any longer. Every day we delay, many innocent people will die."

“The remnants of the Nether Bone Sect have grown powerful, and this battle will be very dangerous.” The round-faced old man sighed, “We must not make a move without mobilizing our inner palace disciples.”

The square-faced old man frowned: "Aren't Li Wuliang and Zhao Yuanfeng going to come back yet?"

"One ran into a disciple of the Heavenly Maiden Palace, and the other encountered a spirit beast." The round-faced old man shook his head and said, "If they get entangled, it will never end."

The square-faced old man sneered, "Playing with toys leads to the loss of ambition; you don't know your own limitations!"

The round-faced old man nodded: "Spirit beasts are not so easy to subdue. The disciples of the Heavenly Maiden Palace cannot get close to them; it's all a waste of effort."

He understood his senior's dissatisfaction.

These two are truly different from the previous Leng Tieya.

Although the cultivation of a Great Demon King is measured in centuries, such a relaxed approach is excessive, especially considering the stark contrast when Leng Tieya abandons the Soul-Suppressing Seal in order to improve his realm.

They lacked the courage and ambition that Leng Tieya possessed.

……

Leng Tieya left the main hall and met up with Song Lianshuang.

The two young men who had led the way were no longer outside the main hall; only Song Lian Shuang stood alone.

A gentle breeze stirred her silk robe, revealing her graceful and slender figure.

He told Song Lianshuang about the situation inside the hall, and then said, "Junior Sister, I'll take you to report for duty and also check on your accommodations."

Song Lian Shuang said, "Senior brother, I'm fine. This is the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, and my third brother is here too."

Leng Tieya said, "Your third brother is a genius. He's been in the palace for five years, hasn't he?"

“Yes, it’s been five years.” Song Lianshuang sighed. “You don’t practice properly all day long, you’re distracted by other things, and you’ve wasted your talent. Your cultivation level is not as good as mine.”

“With enough preparation, I might catch up with you,” Leng Tieya said with a smile.

The original owner deeply appreciated the genius of the third young master of the Song family, and could not compare to him.

He displayed amazing talent from a young age, leaving his peers far behind.

He entered the Great Demon Palace five years ago and has not been seen since. He must have reached the first rank of the Heavenly Demon.

I was quite surprised to hear Song Lianshuang say that her cultivation level was not as high as hers.

Song Lianshuang sighed and said, "I hope so."

She didn't have much hope.

The two had only taken a few steps when they saw a tall, handsome young man floating towards them. His green robe fluttered in the breeze, and his demeanor was elegant and refined.

"Second sister."

He waved casually at Song Lianshuang, his expression indifferent, showing no excitement.

Song Lianshuang smiled, reached out to smooth out the wrinkles on his shoulder, and then gently sniffed: "Have you been drinking?"

"I drank a little." Song Shaohui nodded awkwardly.

Song Lianshuang's smile faded, and she frowned slightly: "Drink less alcohol... Let's go, take me and Brother Leng to report for duty."

Leng Tieya then spoke up, "Shaohui, long time no see."

Song Shaohui clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Brother Leng San has come too. Let's go."

Song Lian Shuang said, "Brother Leng entered the inner palace."

Song Shaohui paused, turned around, and looked at Leng Tieya.

Leng Tieya laughed and said, "Just lucky, just lucky."

Song Shaohui clasped his hands in a solemn gesture and said, "My apologies."

The inner and outer palaces were vastly different, not only in their residences but also in their location on different mountains and their social status.

Leng Tieya said, "I believe I will see you in the inner palace soon. Let's go."

Song Shaohui gave a self-deprecating laugh, then turned and continued leading the way.

He remained silent the whole way, looking preoccupied.

They were led to the outside of a magnificent hall.

The roof is over ten meters high and covers an area of ​​two to three hundred square meters. A dozen or so red-lacquered pillars, each as thick as a person's embrace, support the eaves, and the glazed tiles gleam in the sunlight.

The main hall bears the three large characters "Wantong Hall," which are ancient, simple, and profound.

He stopped outside the main hall, pointed to the main hall, and then to the adjacent hall: "This leads to the outer palace, Third Brother Leng. The inner palace is the Wanling Hall next door."

Leng Tieya said, "I will go with you to the outer palace first, and then to the inner palace."

Song Shaohui was puzzled and turned to look at Song Lianshuang.

Song Lian Shuang blushed and said reproachfully, "I'll listen to Brother Leng, let's go."

“…Oh, okay.” Seeing her blush, Song Shaohui vaguely sensed something and turned to look at Leng Tieya.

Leng Tieya smiled broadly.

Song Shaohui took out a token from his sleeve and stuck it on the tightly closed door of the main hall.

Two purple doors slowly opened inwards, letting out a bright, soft light.

The main hall was empty, with a strange pattern painted in the center.

The patterns are slowly lighting up, illuminating the entire hall.

"Let's go, let's go there."

Song Shaohui stepped into the hall and came to the very center of the pattern.

At this moment, the pattern had formed a bright, shining light, like a pool of autumn water under the sunlight.

He stood within the light as if stepping into autumn waters.

Leng Tieya and Song Lianshuang followed them inside.

The light suddenly shone brightly.

Suddenly, the three of them felt a blur before their eyes, as if they had lost their balance, and quickly regained their composure.

The scenery before my eyes has changed.

We were now standing at the foot of a majestic peak, on the edge of a dense forest.

The giant peak, however, was suspended in mid-air.

They were standing on the very edge of the mountain; one step back meant empty space, and falling down would mean being smashed to pieces.

White clouds floated beneath their feet, like mountain peaks.

Looking through the gaps in the white clouds, you can see the land, lakes, and mountains below.

Song Shaohui looked up and saw a white jade staircase winding upwards, passing through the woods, as if a jade rope had been hung down from the sky.

He pointed and said, "This is where the outer palace is located. It is divided into nine floors. First-rank officials live on the top floor, and the main hall is at the top."

He walked up the white jade steps, describing the situation in the outer palace.

Not only were their lodgings different, but they also had their own separate dining halls and training grounds.

Strict hierarchy.

He is now a third-rank official, as is Song Lianshuang, who lives on the same floor as him.

The first step is to enter the main hall, receive the courtyard, and acquire various supplies for the disciples.

After passing the first row of residences, I saw several disciples.

Everyone looked over curiously, and when they saw it was Song Shaohui, they waved and greeted him.

Song Shaohui, however, was quite indifferent and paid little attention to them, continuing to walk uphill without stopping.

Finally, we arrived at the main hall at the top of the mountain, a magnificent hall that shimmered with golden light.

The air suddenly became viscous.

(End of this chapter)