Traveling through space, especially when performed by a supreme powerhouse like the Peacock King who had mastered the laws of the spatial Great Dao to an extremely proficient degree, was naturally incredibly swift.
In less than an hour, the party of three had returned from the Hundred Battles Mountain Range at the border of the three races to the territory of the demon race.
Moreover, this was a crucial stronghold of the demon race, not an ordinary area, located at least millions of li away from the Hundred Battles Mountain Range.
Visibly, this was not a desolate region. It possessed rich heaven and earth spiritual energy, with spirit veins embedded deep within the earth. In the distance, immortal mountains stood tall, one divine island after another floating amidst them, with silver waterfalls cascading down. Everything appeared dreamlike and illusory.
Appearing in this demon race stronghold, although the presence of Ye Chen and Xia Miao'er, both humans, caused surprise and suspicion among many demon race powerhouses, the personal appearance of the Peacock King left no one daring to question it.
Furthermore, the sturdy azure ox behind the three of them astonished the demon race powerhouses, who vaguely sensed it was extraordinary.
"Greetings, Lord Peacock King—"
On the path leading to the majestic Demon God Hall, numerous demon race powerhouses continuously paid deep bows to the Peacock King along the way. The etiquette was thorough, showing great respect from the depths of their hearts, not daring the slightest negligence.
The Peacock King nodded indifferently, leading the two swiftly through the various regions. As for the Heaven-Supporting Azure Ox, Ye Chen left it outside this area because, after all, it belonged to the beast race and could not enter the core stronghold of the demon race.
Naturally, shackles were also applied to prevent it from leaving easily. The Peacock King had planted an imprint; no matter where it went, it could be captured and brought back immediately.
Finally, the three arrived at a majestic and solemn demon race hall—the Demon God Hall!
The Demon God Hall was an incredibly ancient place, its age truly difficult to verify now. People in the present era only knew it had endured through countless ages without perishing.
Having the qualification to be called the Demon God Hall naturally indicated this hall was extraordinary. It was rumored to be a sacred hall enshrining the various Divine Spirits of the demon race, personally established in ancient times by a supreme Demon God, imprinted with the supreme Demon God's Dao marks, making it truly remarkable.
The ancient Demon God Hall was located deep within the demon race's sacred mountain, suspended in the sky. Called a hall, it could also be termed a heavenly palace, with continuous palaces connected together.
Surrounding the hall were three thousand divine islands floating, as if three thousand great worlds were encircling it—a significant number, guarding the Demon God Hall at the very center.
As the sacred hall of the demon race, it was naturally not a place just anyone could enter. Even demon race Saints generally needed to request permission and receive approval before entering. Those who trespassed without authorization would be executed without mercy.
Naturally, the Peacock King was among the most powerful supreme powerhouses in the entire demon domain, standing high above, wielding genuine authority and status. Even though he brought two humans inside, no one dared to stop him; they were welcomed as honored guests.
Each of the three thousand divine islands had its legends, having once been the meditation sites of the demon race's super-powerful experts, leaving behind their Dao marks and imprints.
The three thousand divine islands floated, moving around the Demon God Hall like three thousand great worlds, or like three thousand deities orbiting, channeling the power of heaven and earth, gathering the spiritual energy from the six directions and eight wildernesses to nourish this land, making it an absolute cultivation Sacred Land where cultivation efforts could yield twice the result with half the effort.
Ye Chen's gaze swept over the three thousand divine islands, and he sighed softly. The demon race stronghold was indeed extraordinary. To ordinary people, it might merely appear solemn and magnificent, but in the eyes of Ye Chen, who possessed considerable expertise in formation arrays, it appeared different.
These so-called three thousand divine islands were not just cultivation treasure islands akin to blessed lands of caves and heavens. Moreover, they subtly interconnected with each other, following specific trajectories to form a mysterious and transcendent Great Dao formation array, surpassing imagination.
If not activated, all was well. Once activated, it could instantly destroy heaven and earth, causing everything to cease existing.
"Lord Peacock King, who are they—"
The two powerhouses guarding the Demon God Hall were greatly startled upon seeing the two humans. This was the demon race's most crucial stronghold; even ordinary demon race Saints needed approval from the Demon God Hall's elders to enter, let alone two humans who had enmity with the demon race.
The Peacock King said coldly, "What is it? Does this lord need your permission to bring two people?"
"Lord Peacock King, the Demon God Hall is—" the two guards began, but were cut off by the Peacock King the next moment. He said indifferently, "This lord knows better than you what the Demon God Hall is. Step aside."
"But—"
Before the two guards could finish their sentence, the Peacock King's icy gaze fell upon them, causing both to tremble. "No 'buts.' Step aside!"
His tone carried an indisputable authority. How could the two guards dare to refuse? They hurriedly apologized and stepped aside.
Upon entering the hall, Xia Miao'er transmitted via voice transmission, "Teacher, this doesn't seem very appropriate. It might damage your reputation."
The Peacock King said, "It's fine. Since I am revered as a supreme powerhouse of the demon race, my commands are supreme. Although standing high above, to some extent, I must also protect the stability of the demon race. Why should I consider so much? As long as the fundamental interests of the demon race aren't harmed, it's acceptable."
Deep down, the Peacock King didn't even consider himself a member of the demon race in the Ancient Emperor Realm. He came from outside the Ancient Emperor Realm, was young and vigorous, full of blood energy, and wouldn't be overly restrained by considerations.
The Demon God Hall was majestic and grand, astonishingly imposing, not inferior to the Ancient Immortal Hall within the Ancient God Palace. It floated amidst the clouds, with thousands of auspicious rays descending.
Moreover, it was a place where tigers crouched and dragons hid, with many powerful demon race powerhouses lying dormant within, making one marvel at the fearsome heritage of the Demon God Hall.
Ye Chen, having seen much of the world, naturally wasn't surprised. Xia Miao'er, as a princess of Lan Kingdom, although Lan Kingdom couldn't compare to the Demon God Hall, had seen her share and wasn't particularly astonished.
Following the Peacock King's footsteps, the two strode into the Demon God Hall. Along the way, demon race powerhouses continuously paid respectful bows to the Peacock King, their attitudes extremely reverent, not daring the slightest negligence. Even Ye Chen and the others received great courtesy.
The interior was vast, imprinted with spatial laws, capable of accommodating ten thousand people without issue.
In the center of the main ancient hall, one could see a massive statue of a Demon God. It was unclear which demon race it belonged to, only that it had taken human form, appearing majestic and peerless, exuding an aura of overwhelming demonic energy that seemed to suppress the myriad realms, making even supreme powerhouses pale in comparison, requiring them to look up in awe.
The Demon God statue released a shocking demonic energy; each wisp of its aura made Ye Chen feel pressure.
The stronger one's cultivation, the more intensely one felt the Demon God's aura, as if it could pierce through three thousand great worlds and sever the myriad realms.
How powerful was the supreme Demon God of the Primordial Times?
A Heavenly King?
Or perhaps even an ancient Great Sage.
Below, there were special meditation mats arranged in rows, with many demon race powerhouses seated cross-legged on them, actually meditating here. Subtly, within the Demon God Hall, profound and extraordinary demon race sacred scriptures seemed to be chanting, carrying extraordinary meanings and guiding the power of heaven and earth's laws.