Martial Peak

Half a month later, outside Fragrance City.

This place’s prosperity was no less than any of the great cities in the outside world. It was also the place where the Beguiling Demon Queen lived.

The Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land covered a vast area but was roughly divided into six territories, each one belonging to one of the six Demon Kings.

With Fragrance City as a center point, all the land within a radius of several thousand kilometers belonged to Shan Qing Luo.

For the past two weeks, Shan Qing Luo, Yang Kai, Qiu Yi Meng and Luo Xiao Man had passed through the territories of the other Great Evil Kings, forcing them to be constantly on alert.

Now stepping into Fragrance City, no matter whom it was they couldn’t help feeling relieved.

After two weeks of traveling together, not only had Yang Kai’s impression of the Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land changed, even Qiu Yi Meng and Luo Xiao Man had their previous impressions completely subverted.

From the rumors they had heard, the Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land was filled with evil cultivators, where demons rampaged about, and every person they encountered was some kind of heinous criminal.

But after accompanying Shan Qing Luo, they found that the Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land was far different compared to the rumors about it! At the very least, the site which she occupied wasn’t that kind of infernal hell.

It was undeniable that there were indeed many evil cultivators in the Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land, but many of the people here were actually just ordinary people.

There was no lack of cultivators around who had committed some kind of crime within their Sect and had been forced to flee to the Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land. There were also some who had offended large forces that they could not afford to and had sought refuge in the Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land. Still others were here because the Secret Art or Martial Skills they practiced were eerie and they had been classified as demon by the world and expelled from their homes like plague rats.

It could be said that the majority of the Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land cultivators simply had their own bitter pasts but were not necessarily evil.

“This world only recognizes their so called righteousness, shunning any kind of darkness within their hearts, labeling such practices and feelings as evil… It’s all just sophistry!” Shan Qing Luo said certain helplessness apparent in her tone.

Although she was one of the six Great Evil Kings and governed a vast land that stretched across thousands of kilometres, she still couldn’t do anything about this world’s deep-rooted prejudices.

Yang Kai couldn’t help suddenly remembering the words Old Demon had once said to him.

What is a man, what is a devil? Men and Devils are all one in the same!

Everyone had demons within their hearts.

As they continued forward, Yang Kai quickly noticed how vibrant the city was, a fact that amazed him to no small degree.

It he wasn’t clearly aware that they hadn’t left the Ash-Gray Cloud Evil Land, Yang Kai would have sworn that this Fragrance City was just another town in the outside world.

Everything here was no different from the grant cities in the outside world. The streets were filled with ordinary shopkeepers and people pawning their goods. Cultivators swam through the crowds like carp, and most of whom didn’t engage in any wanton bullying in their interactions with these ordinary people. Occasionally there was a cultivator exuding a thick Demonic Qi, but even they were for the most part following the rules of Fragrance City and didn’t make the slightest bit of trouble.

From time to time, Yang Kai would spot cultivators dressed in black uniforms patrolling about. These were apparently the law enforcement teams charged with maintaining order.

and disrupted the public order in Fragrance City, they would swiftly and mercilessly be attacked by these law enforcement

of Demon Queen Shan Qing Luo, and it was also the most prosperous. There

with a black veil and leisurely strolled about

while secretly observing the scenes within this city. A deep sense of admiration welled

this great city to be so peaceful, Shan Qing Luo’s means were clearly

they continued walking, Yang

turned to look at him, “Is something

as the saying goes, ‘The world is filled with infinite wonders, one must not

of this beauty was quite enjoyable, Yang Kai still couldn’t help feeling nervous that one day Shan Qing Luo wouldn’t be able

some time since he had been separated from Su Yan, so he wanted to quickly investigate her current

a light flickered across Shan Qing Luo’s eyes, and she immediately saw through all the thoughts that were in his heart. Quickly wearing a smile as she slowly walked back and grabbed Yang Kai’s arm,

try to restrain yourself!” Yang Kai’s expression became bitter. This was

go. On the way back here he had also tried multiple times to escape, but each time before he even had a chance she would see through

set on keeping

by yourself, it wouldn’t

“For how long?”

on my mood,

expression instantly became gloomier, [Damn it, if I’m stuck here won’t I

both watched this farce play out with smug grins on their

Qing Luo, his True Qi unable to circulate, but on top of that, this seductress also put on a well-behaved devoted lovers appearance and gently linked arms

she were to expose this appearance to the inhabitants of Fragrance City,

of

palace exuded magnificence, covered a vast region, and was filled with jade statues, dragon carvings and phoenix images, which gave it an elegant yet

discovered that this huge palace was exceptionally peaceful. It seemed like not many

and the sounds of small streams flowing nearby reached his ear. It was quite a picturesque

like this so there’s no need for you to be overly cautious!” Shan Qing Luo softly explained. Having

called out as

Shan Qing Luo replied

for a moment, it suddenly flew forward even faster. In the blink of an eye, a sweet, petite girl appeared in front of

come back!” The girl appeared to be around twenty years old. A beautiful young lady who was at the height of her youth, and upon seeing Shan

happy, her eyes actually began overflowing with tears, which rapidly became a veritable flood, as her proud snow white

a faint glance, Yang Kai found that this

freely flowing hair, elegant thin eyebrows, and a pair of bright enchanting eyes. Her nose was perfectly proportioned, and her face was slightly flushed. Every time she breathed, her petal like lips fluttered softly, like flowers adorning her glamorous face. Her creamy snow white skin seemed to glisten under the light. All of

such a beauty

to find that this girl was actually a True Element Boundary Seventh Stage cultivator. Although

by a thread of Divine Sense, the girl’s expression suddenly became serious, and her eyes darted about before quickly glaring

her senses are quite sharp!] Yang Kai chuckled lightly and carelessly ignored

had brought these three people here, but instead of probing further she instead quickly ignored Yang Kai and eagerly asked,

perfectly fine,” Shan Qing Luo shook her