The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 785 - 291: Meeting the Demon Lord
Lin Yun’s northern adventure was no secret to Qian Qian and Snow Maiden, both of whom wished to accompany him but were rejected by Lin Yun.
In comforting Qian Qian, Lin Yun had to exert considerable effort, as the haughty Divine Spirit was, in fact, the clingiest. She even accused Lin Yun of planning to abandon her once he had his way, perhaps finding new women in the Demon Land, like a Demon Monarch or a Demon Emperor.
It took Lin Yun quite a while to soothe her.
"Do I seem like someone fickle or a philanderer to you?"
As he said this, Lin Yun felt a bit unsure of himself.
However, considering the courage it took him to make such a statement, Qian Qian chose to trust him.
Given their opposing stances, Lin Yun wouldn’t get involved with demons, would he?
Even if Lin Yun truly had some connection with the Demon Race, he would have to consider the many lovers he had in the Mortal Realm.
Objectively speaking, although Lin Yun was somewhat of a flirt, he didn’t abandon his old loves for new and was not outrageously promiscuous.
During the time she had spent with Lin Yun, he hadn’t been seducing girls everywhere.
Compared to her, Snow Maiden was easier to deal with. Lin Yun relied on his endurance and, after persistently wearing her down, followed by another tender moment, she let him go.
And so, Lin Yun set out on his journey, while Snow Maiden and Qian Qian stayed behind in the north, guarding Great Snow Mountain, ready to face any possible demonic tides that might emerge.
The two of them being together was mutually beneficial.
Being unable to return to the God Realm in her true form made Qian Qian feel a bit insecure, so having a strong and trustworthy ally by her side was very reassuring; her abundant experience could also help Snow Maiden, who was new to being a Divine Spirit.
Lin Yun left with peace of mind.
As long as the two didn’t turn on each other, it was unlikely there would be a stronger presence in the Mortal Realm than the two of them combined.
Approaching the barrier’s edge, Lin Yun raised his hand and touched the barrier, which by then was like a Water Wall. Though it still existed, it hardly stopped anyone from crossing.
Yet, the absence of a massive army of demons here was unusual.
Reflecting on novels he had read before, where similar seals and barriers would weaken just a bit, demon creatures would always slip through the cracks, offering up experience points. When large-scale seal-breaking occurred, it inevitably triggered major battles.
But, upon arriving here, not even a ripple stirred.
This was actually reasonable, because seals in novels were worn down bit by bit by the enemy. Naturally, they surged through any breach right away, whereas this barrier...
It was opened by one of our own.
emmmm...
Perhaps the demons on the other side didn’t know the gate had already been opened and were still earnestly attempting elsewhere!
As Lin Yun crossed the boundary, pondering why the demon forces had not yet appeared, he felt it was an absurd answer, yet it might be close to the truth.
Stepping across, Lin Yun felt a surge of excitement as if he had come home. The Demonic Qi in his acupuncture points became restless, autonomously seeping outside his body.
Oh no, he shouldn’t succumb to Demonic Qi, right?
Lin Yun was momentarily alarmed, still somewhat wary of it.
While tense, suddenly, he heard a sharp challenge: "Who are you, and how did you get here?"
Lin Yun searched for the source of the voice and saw a demoness.
He knew she was of the Demon Race due to her distinct characteristics. She had a tail just like Hu Yuling, and on her head were two pairs of sharp horns. Unfortunately, her figure wasn’t nearly as impressive as Hu Yuling’s.
It seems not all from the Demon Race were blessed with stunning figures; apparently, it required the nourishment of the climate at Purple Cloud Mountain.
Having just arrived and already encountering an enemy, that wasn’t good.
But, since she was alone, it remained to be seen who would be the hunter and who the prey, the roles potentially reversing.
"Who are you?"
Lin Yun quickly turned the tables; with one hand behind his back and carrying an air of authority, he was actually preparing to deliver a lethal blow.
The witch before him, not much different in strength from Wu Xin, should succumb to a fatal strike, harnessing the power of the Thunderclap Sword.
Had Lin Yun not been concerned about the noise from using the Thunderclap Sword potentially attracting unwanted trouble, as he had come for exploration, he would not have bothered to engage with her.
The witch carefully sensed the aura emanating from Lin Yun, confirming it was indeed Demonic Qi, but she couldn’t discern what level of the Demon Race he was.
Feeling chilled to the core, she hastily said, "I am You Mei, the Imperial Tenth Legion Vanguard Centurion, at your service."
The hierarchy within the Demon Race was rigidly enforced, with bloodline superiority evident, as superior beings could be distinguished from their inferiors without the need for combat, simply by their bloodline presence.
If a superior being chose to conceal their level, an inferior being would be unable to perceive it.
Thus, sensing something amiss, You Mei quickly and respectfully reported her identity.
Although Lin Yun’s sudden appearance here was indeed suspicious, it wasn’t her place to question it; she was of a lower status and needed to act accordingly in Lin Yun’s presence.
Lin Yun had initially intended to kill the witch, but seeing how obedient she was, he couldn’t help but feel surprised.
"It seems she has mistaken me for one of her own, and such reverence... It’s possible she even regards me as from the upper echelons."
Lin Yun quickly came to a conclusion and naturally decided not to strike.
"What are you doing here?"
Lin Yun instantly turned the tables; initially, it was You Mei who questioned him, but now the roles had been reversed.
You Mei replied, "By our king’s command, recent spatial fluctuations have been severe, potentially indicating a loosening of the barrier. Thus, we have come here to investigate."
Indeed, the Demon Race had noticed the barrier weakening, yet remained unaware of its whereabouts. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Yun said, "This Lord also had the same thought, which is why I am here to investigate. Unfortunately, the barrier here remains stable."
Lin Yun was blatantly lying; the barrier appeared intact, but it could actually be breached with just a touch.
However, You Mei dared not entertain any doubts, utterly stunned by Lin Yun’s words.
In the Demon Race, "Lord" is not a title just anyone could use.
Even a superior being would not use it lightly towards their inferiors.
"Lord" reservedly referred to the Demon Lord, and its significance was not something comparable to so-called Demon Lords in the Mortal Realm.
The demon hierarchy consisted of only a few ranks, starting with the lowest-class Demon Creatures, lacking intelligence but capable of devouring each other to ascend.
Then, ascending with intelligence to become Demons, followed by Great Demons, and above Great Demons were Heavenly Demons. Above Heavenly Demons were Demon Monarchs, and above Demon Monarchs stood the Demon Lord.
The chasm between each rank was vast, and for most Demons, it was a gap they could not cross in their lifetime.
During the heydays of the Demon Race, including the Demon Emperor, there were thirteen Demon Lords in total.
But after the War of Demons and Gods, many Demon Lords fell, and now, including the Demon Emperor, there were only five Demon Lords remaining.
You Mei, being in the military, only had access to this much information. The identities of the four Demon Lords other than the Demon Emperor, and their individual statuses, were beyond the knowledge of a Great Demon like herself.
Essentially, these were top-ranking powerhouses far beyond her reach; whatever the big shot said it was, that’s what it would be!
First, to kneel down.
"I pay my respects to you, Demon Lord!"
Lin Yun: "..."
Eh, wait, are all of your Demon Race so easily deceived?
