Abyss Walker

Chapter 87 The Illusionary Demon Capital

Yun Muhan moved with the speed of a shooting star across the sky, his figure appearing and disappearing in the clouds, leaving only afterimages.

As Yun Muhan drew closer to the capital of the Illusionary Demon Kingdom, the scene before him gradually became more magnificent.

Dugu Jianling: "They built it well! It's a pity that in our time, this was just a toilet."

"Can you stop bragging and give them some face?"

The Illusionary Demon Capital is a mysterious city that floats above the clouds.

The city's foundation is made of countless enormous floating stones, which appear and disappear in the clouds and mist, as if they were a perfect combination of natural power and demonic power.

At the heart of the city stands a towering palace, its architectural style a blend of classical and modern, possessing both the mystery and splendor of the demon race and the grandeur and sturdiness of human architecture.

The palace's roof is inlaid with countless gems, which shimmer brilliantly in the sunlight, like the brightest star in the sky.

Surrounding the palace are clusters of buildings arranged in a staggered pattern, some tall, some short, some large, some small, but all exuding an eerie beauty.

On the rooftops of these buildings, one can often see various strange beast statues, some crouching, some flying, some roaring, as if they might come to life at any moment.

The city streets are frequented not only by demons, but also by humans, elves, dwarves, and other races from all directions. They trade, communicate, and enjoy the prosperity of the Illusionary Demon Capital together.

The streets are lined with a dazzling array of shops, offering everything from precious medicinal herbs and rare magical items to exquisite handicrafts and delicious snacks. On the edge of the city lie gardens and forests, providing this floating city with fresh air and water.

The garden is filled with all sorts of exotic flowers and plants, their colors and fragrances rarely seen in the outside world. Various mythical beasts live freely in the forest, coexisting harmoniously with the city's inhabitants.

Yun Muhan landed in the central hall of the city, where a huge statue stood, that of the emperor of the Illusion Demon Capital—Fan Chen.

"I didn't expect people in the mortal world to be so vain!"

"Fellow Daoist Yun, next time you're complaining, remember to stay away. It wouldn't be good if someone heard you."

"Oh dear! Mortal Dao... Should I be called Mortal Emperor?"

"Between you and me, there's no need for such formality." The mortal's voice revealed a hint of respect.

"As the emperor, my interests cannot be infringed upon!"

"Haha, Brother Yun, there's no need for that. Please come in."

“Brother Fan, this is against etiquette. Brother Yun should stay away, lest he steal your thunder.”

“Brother Yun, why do you say that? The entire Demon Continent escaped danger only because of you. As a great hero of the Demon Continent, what is there to be proud of? That is all rightfully yours.”

"You... the fact that the Demon Continent can unite as one is truly thanks to Brother Fan. Brother Yun has only done what he should have done."

"Brother Mu Han, please do not refuse His Majesty's kindness." A female voice came, her gorgeous clothes were enough to prove her noble status.

"Junior Yun Muhan pays respects to Empress Xueyu." Yun Muhan did not perform the formal bow, but instead joked.

"Brother Mu Han, this is really confusing the seniority. There's no need for jokes, let's go into the hall."

“That’s right, Brother Yun has the highest seniority in the Demon Continent.” Fan Chen’s face turned slightly red. His little thoughts had been seen through by Yun Muhan in an instant.

Yun Muhan smiled slightly, nodded, and slowly entered the main hall with the others.

The doors of the main hall slowly opened, and a solemn atmosphere swept over us, as if we had traveled through a thousand years of time, inspiring awe and reverence.

Inside the hall, towering pillars stand like giants, each carved with exquisite patterns, such as dragons soaring through the clouds or phoenixes spreading their wings, so lifelike that they seem ready to burst out of the pillars at any moment.

Dugu Jianling: "The construction is poor; it merely uses magnificence to highlight its nobility, nothing more."

Yun Muhan pondered: Although Windwalker-Silence and Windwalker-Xuanye were ambitious and even chose to sacrifice their own relatives in order to gain power, they still did their best when the Demon State was in danger. Of course, they did not sacrifice the Great Demon King and the Little Demon King.

It was too cruel for the eldest, second, and fourth princesses, but... for the entire Demon Continent, they could be called 'heroes'. To call it repentance would be an understatement; they had to pay the price for their own sins.

But... is that really the case?