High-level martial arts: Long spear with black flames to suppress demons.

Led by Cang Gu, the demons bowed slightly, and their unified voices rang out at the door: "Welcome, Your Highness."

Several members of the Town Night Division who were carrying medical supplies were startled and paused in their hands. One of them almost dropped the box and quickly held it up again.

Du Yue also stopped.

She had assumed everyone was waiting outside to set off together, never expecting this turn of events. More than a dozen powerful demons, usually capable of holding sway over a region, were now looking at her with utmost seriousness, and even Cang Gu showed no sign of casualness.

Du Yue subconsciously moved closer to Shen Chang'an: "Please don't call me that, just call me Du Yue. Besides, there's no need for such a big fuss in public..."

Although they usually address themselves as Your Highness, being suddenly called that in public still feels a bit strange.

Peng Lie raised his head, his expression very serious: "We cannot skimp on etiquette, and we certainly cannot address you by your given name."

Jin Yao also said, "Whether or not to hold an enthronement ceremony can be discussed later, but your bloodline has already proven everything. To us, you are the emperor we should serve."

"If you're not comfortable with it, we'll try to avoid mentioning it in general. You can call me by my name directly, as it's really inappropriate."

Qing Ge spoke in a slightly milder tone, but still showed no intention of changing his mind.

The other powerful demons nodded in agreement, and one of them added in a low voice, "If they really call it that, and the old guys in the clan find out when we get back, they'll probably block the door and curse us for months."

Du Yue opened her mouth, unsure how to respond.

She just wanted everyone to call her by her name normally, but it sounded like they had committed some serious crime.

Seeing her turn to look at him, Shen Chang'an said in a low voice, "Let's go first, we can talk about how to address each other later."

These demon races have valued the phoenix bloodline for far too long. It's unrealistic to expect them to change their habits with just a few words at the door. However, while the form of address is one thing, it's ultimately up to Du Yue to decide for herself, and he won't let these formalities dictate things for her.

He clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.

"Everyone, please move aside. If you stand here, the medical staff won't dare to come out."

The demons then noticed that several medical personnel transporting equipment had stopped inside the door, blocking their way.

Cang Gu stepped aside first, and the others dispersed to make way for a wide passage. Only then did the medical staff push the equipment through. After walking a distance, the sound of hushed conversation resumed.

Shen Chang'an scanned the crowd to confirm that everyone was present, and then checked the pick-up location sent by Hua Nan Yao Du.

This time, no planes or trains were arranged. Given everyone's cultivation level, it would be more convenient to travel directly using spatial magic, which would also save unnecessary attention along the way. The landing point had already been designated in the Demon Capital, so they only needed to go there as agreed.

He put away his terminal: "Get closer, everyone. Those who are coming with me for the first time, don't resist the spiritual domain, and try to conceal your aura."

The great demons were somewhat surprised and subconsciously looked at Cang Gu.

They originally thought that Cang Gu would lead the team away, but Shen Chang'an was prepared to take everyone with him. More than a dozen people at the eighth level, plus Murong Yan and Du Yue, needed a stable force for long-distance transfer, which was not as simple as just taking a few more people.

Cang Gu didn't say anything, but took two steps forward with his cane. Seeing this, the other great demons followed suit.

Shen Chang'an turned to look at Du Yue: "Ready?"

Du Yue grabbed his sleeve and nodded earnestly, "Alright."

The next moment, a flash of inspiration crossed Shen Chang'an's eyes, and his spiritual domain instantly unfolded.

The scene in front of the medical department was covered by another world. Black flames spread silently, sweeping past the buildings and pedestrians without burning anything. Golden phoenix trees rose from the center of the spiritual realm, their lush branches stretching out in all directions. Two phoenixes, one black and one gold, flew among them, leaving trails of shimmering firelight behind them.

On the tree trunk, countless magical patterns lit up one after another, with lightning, flames, space and divine soul power flowing within them. They seemed different, but they always maintained a stable connection.

The great demon standing in the spirit realm gradually became serious.

They had already heard of Shen Chang'an's achievements, but only when they were actually there did they realize that this spiritual realm was far more complex than they had imagined. So much power was gathered together by him, yet there were no obvious conflicts when it was in operation. Even the space around them was quietly organized in an orderly manner.

Peng Lie was most sensitive to changes in space, and couldn't help but take another look at Shen Chang'an.

Cang Gu looked up at the paulownia tree, where a pseudo-spiritual form was gradually solidifying. Although it had not yet revealed its full power, it was already clear that it was somewhat unusual.

He narrowed his eyes but didn't make a sound to disturb him.

Shen Chang'an raised his right hand, and the Shrinking Earth to an Inch technique imprinted deep within the Spirit Realm lit up. The space beneath his feet rapidly overlapped, and the medical department, headquarters building, and even the distant city outlines all transformed into intersecting light and shadow before everyone's eyes.

"I'm gone."

As soon as the words fell, the entire spiritual realm suddenly contracted, and everyone's figures disappeared. The ground in front of the medical department reappeared, with only a few fallen leaves stirred up by the aftershocks, swirling back to the steps.

After a brief shift in light and shadow, everyone felt a firm footing beneath their feet again.

The group looked around and saw a wide-open parking area. This area was located behind the headquarters of the Night Division in the Demon Capital of South China. It was nominally an internal airport, but it was also responsible for receiving high-level cultivators who arrived using spatial magic.

As more than a dozen people at the Eighth Realm appeared at the same time, the nearby warning array immediately emitted a low hum. The guards on the perimeter quickly looked over and, after confirming the landing point and the pre-reported personnel information, did not activate the alarm further.

Within ten seconds, several figures arrived from the direction of headquarters.

The man in the lead looked to be around sixty years old, with graying temples. He was dressed in a neat black uniform and still had a tall and straight figure. After landing, he did not rush forward. He first looked at everyone and then fixed his gaze on Du Yue.

This person was none other than Li Baichuan, the chief of the Night Division of the Demon Capital Town. Li Xu, who had previously gone to the Demon Capital, was also following behind him.

Li Baichuan had read about Du Yue's information more than once, but when he actually met her in person and felt that bloodline aura that was completely different from that of ordinary phoenix clan members, he couldn't help but be moved.

He quickly looked away and bowed to Cang Gu, saying, "Senior Cang Gu."

Cang Gu nodded: "I'm sorry to bother you again."

"You're too kind. It was all arranged in advance."

Li Baichuan greeted several familiar demons, then turned to Shen Chang'an and Murong Yan: "Inspector Shen, Inspector Murong, welcome to the Demon Capital. You must have had a long journey."

"General Manager Li."

The two returned the greeting, and Shen Chang'an then inquired about the passageway.

Li Baichuan explained, "Preparations are already underway, but it will take a little more time."

"There are quite a few high-level cultivators passing through this time, so we need to widen the passage a bit more and stabilize the exit in sync with the demon realm. Everyone, please go to the reception room to rest for a while. We should be able to arrange passage within two hours at the latest."

The passage between realms is different from spatial transfer within the same realm. When passing through, one must withstand the pressure from the boundary wall. The higher one's cultivation level, the more obvious the impact. Even if one passes through in batches, it must be reinforced in advance and cannot be allowed to pass through on the usual scale.

All the demons were aware of the rules and did not urge them. The fact that they could complete such preparations within two hours was enough to show how much importance the Demon Capital headquarters attached to this matter.