Within the Demon Palace of the Demon Realm.
Zi Yu, dressed in black robes, stood with his hands behind his back below the main seat.
At that moment, he was looking up at the throne made of skulls and black gold, his gaze deep and lost in thought.
Just then, footsteps sounded behind Ziyu.
It was an old demon with two goat horns on his head, dressed in gray. He then stopped about ten meters away from Zi Yu.
He bowed slightly, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "My lord, the Nine Nether Blood Devouring Array is halfway complete and will be finished in seven more days."
"Seven days? That's too slow."
Upon hearing this, Zi Yu frowned and turned his head slightly to the side.
"Sir, everyone has been working day and night for three months to prepare, and this is the limit. We don't have any extra manpower available." The old man looked distressed and quickly explained.
Upon hearing these words...
Zi Yu turned around, staring intently at the old man, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
"Then let the human forces that have pledged allegiance to us do it. I need to completely set up the Nine Nether Blood Devouring Array within three days!"
"this...."
The old man hesitated for a moment, then said worriedly, "Sir, humans are unreliable. I'm afraid there will be problems if we let them do it."
"Trust those you employ and don't employ those you don't trust. Whether our demon race will make a comeback or not depends on the Nine Nether Blood Devouring Array. We don't have much time left." Zi Yu's expression turned slightly somber, and his tone carried a hint of urgency.
"Yes, sir."
Upon hearing this, the old man said nothing more.
I can only work harder and keep a close eye on these humans to prevent any real problems from arising.
Zi Yu approached a ferocious-looking demonic beast at the foot of the main steps, stroked its head, and asked, "Besides the grand formation, are all the other arrangements complete?"
"Everything is arranged, we are just waiting for your order, sir."
"Very good, you may leave now."
Zi Yu looked satisfied and waved his hand.
"Your subordinate takes his leave."
The old man cupped his hands in a respectful greeting, then turned and left.
After disappearing from Zi Yu's sight, he stared at the empty hall and muttered to himself, "I hope this time, we'll definitely succeed!"
"Those who obstruct me, kill!"
His words suddenly shifted, filled with a chilling murderous intent!
......
Central Sacred Land.
In the south of a certain secular dynasty.
There was a city called Luling, which was the most prosperous place.
The prosperity of this city is like a magnificent painting, with its waterways running north to south like a green ribbon, meandering through the city.
Along both sides of the river, there are rows of ancient buildings in the Jiangnan style.
It's as if you're standing on the banks of the Yangzhou River in the Song Dynasty, where the gentle and tender charm of the Jiangnan water towns is as beautiful as a poem or a painting, and it's intoxicating.
On a painted boat.
The gauze curtains fluttered gently in the breeze, like fairies dancing gracefully.
The melodious sounds of the zither and lute, like celestial music, emanated from within, accompanied by faint, clear, and pleasant laughter like silver bells.
It complements the surrounding scenery of the Jiangnan water towns.
Everything seemed so harmonious and natural, as if it were created by nature itself.
Inside the cabin.
A young man dressed in brocade robes, like a graceful gentleman standing tall on a mountain peak, leans against a soft couch, holding a folding fan.
This young man was none other than Gu Xuan.
He was surrounded by many graceful women, their voices like the warbling of swallows and nightingales.
Like a flock of beautiful butterflies, they fluttered and danced before Gu Xuan, creating quite a lively scene.
Gu Xuan took a small sip from the wine glass a woman offered to his lips, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a look of pleasure appeared on his handsome face.
With nothing to do, one can listen to music in a brothel; wouldn't that be a carefree and leisurely life?
Today, he finally understands why those scholars and literati of ancient times lingered in the dust and grime of the world.
A moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold.
He was willing to abandon his wife who had shared his hardships for those women of the night.
He would be reluctant to part with this enjoyment.
With his disciples all gone to the ancient cave, he, the master, could finally enjoy himself for a while.
Three hours later, night fell.
Bright red lanterns lined both sides of the riverbank, and some courtesans greeted passing scholars and artists from pavilions and towers.
The air was filled with the sounds of birdsong and the fragrant aroma.
Along the riverbank, the taverns and shops were bustling with people, clinking glasses, and shouting drinking games.
The streets and alleys in Luling City were teeming with people.
The shouts of vendors were incessant.
The city of Luling is just as bustling at night as it is during the day.
When Gu Xuan stepped off the painting studio onto the dock with satisfaction, the women in the painting studio were reluctant to part with him. Even as the painting studio receded into the distance, they still stood on the deck and waved their delicate hands at Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan pulled up his trousers, whistled, and walked away happily, fanning himself with his folding fan.
I had just stepped onto the bustling street.
Suddenly, he twitched his nose and smelled an unusual odor.
Gu Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly.
This smell... seems to be the smell of blood.
He couldn't help but do some quick calculations, and a gleam of interest immediately appeared in his eyes.
I never expected that I would run into this while I was out looking for women.
That's quite interesting!
A meaningful smile appeared on his lips. He took a step back, disappeared into the shadows, and vanished like a gentle breeze.
It did not attract the attention of any ordinary people.
......
A crescent moon hangs high in the night sky.
It emitted rays of moon-white light, shining down on the earth.
Inside the city lord's mansion located in the center of Luling City.
The city lord's mansion, which was originally brightly lit and bustling with people, is now deathly silent, as if there were no living people here.
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