Above all spirits

Chapter 381 Ice Cloud Palace (Part 2)

The figures quickly approached and landed steadily in front of Gu Yun. They were three stunningly beautiful women dressed in the same ice-blue robes.

Her sleeves fluttered lightly, like snowflakes dancing in the air.

The woman leading the group possessed the strength of a peak Saint Body, making her a formidable figure even in the lower realms.

She stepped forward, her eyes flashing with wariness. Countless shards of ice gathered behind her, but she did not attack directly. It was true that Xiao Li was a seventh-level Saint Body, and although the swirling flames gave her a slight sense of unease, it was Gu Yun who truly made the woman hold back.

Because Gu Yun did not conceal his aura—he didn't want to do anything meaningless, nor did he want to play dumb to deceive others—the woman could directly sense the profound depth of his presence, like an abyss.

Without a doubt, this is a pseudo-innate supreme expert.

"Who are you? Do you know that this is the territory of the Ice Cloud Palace?"

The woman's voice was deep and unquestionable.

This is a sense of confidence stemming from a dominant power, regardless of social status.

Even though Gu Yun was a pseudo-innate being, he didn't hold back because of it.

“Of course we knew, so we didn’t infiltrate them, but visited normally.”

"I have something important to discuss with Your Highness."

"I hope you can be accommodating and inform me."

Upon hearing the question, Gu Yun didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his intentions to the woman.

Seeing that Gu Yun's tone was calm and not hostile, and that although his eyes were blood red, she had seen other, more unusual colors of pupils before, which eased the woman's tense expression slightly.

He offered his respects to the pseudo-innate being and said to Gu Yun with a slight apology.

"Unfortunately, the Palace Master has a distinguished guest to entertain today. Please come another day."

Gu Yun frowned slightly. Although the other party's words did not sound like those of a resigned guest, Gu Yun was still unsure whether the Palace Master of Bingyun Palace truly had something to do or whether this woman had taken it upon herself to send the two of them away.

However, even if something really happens, I can't leave empty-handed.

Sigh.

"I am the Heavenly Demon, and I have come to see your Palace Master."

"Please inform her that I can wait until she has finished receiving the distinguished guests."

He believed that the words "Heavenly Demon" still carried weight.

really.

The leading woman's pupils contracted. The words "Heavenly Demon" exploded in her mind like a thunderclap. She subconsciously took a few steps back, and a long sword instantly appeared in her hand.

She wanted to increase the distance between herself and Gu Yun to prevent Gu Yun from making a sudden move.

The two henchmen beside him also changed their expressions drastically, their legs trembling, and they were at a loss for what to do.

Clearly, they had heard of this name.

They also know the meaning behind this title.

Gu Yun said helplessly.

"Hey, that's going too far."

Am I someone who eats people?

"Is it really necessary to be so nervous about the fact that past Heavenly Demons have a history of eating people?"

"Today's Heavenly Demons are not opposed to the human race."

"I really have something to discuss with your palace master."

"If they really want to hurt you, it won't matter if you retreat a hundred steps."

The woman in the lead looked displeased, but she didn't argue back.

A pseudo-innate being with imperial will could indeed easily defeat her, an ordinary peak-level Saint Body.

Seeing that Gu Yun indeed meant no harm, and after taking another look at Gu Yun, recalling and comparing him with the legendary appearance of the Heavenly Demon, she believed him to be 80% of the time.

Besides, there are probably very few people in the entire lower realm who would dare to impersonate a Heavenly Demon. If it really is a Heavenly Demon, then I really don't have the right to refuse.

The woman's expression gradually softened until the tension completely disappeared.

Firstly, this is the territory of the Ice Cloud Palace; secondly, if Gu Yunruo really intended to make a move, then as he said, he would already be dead.

Then you might as well relax.

"I am Mu Wanyue, and I greet the Heavenly Demon."

Mu Wanyue clasped her hands together and bowed to Gu Yun.

This is the most basic respect for an emperor.

Even if the other party is a Heavenly Demon who once fought against the human race, this Heavenly Demon is different from the past.

and.

Another point.

That is, although Gu Yun could not be described as having unparalleled heroic talent, he was still a handsome man. In addition, after merging with the body of a demon and being influenced by demonic energy, his temperament had already surpassed that of most living beings in the lower realm.

If Gu Yun were to appear on a television screen on Earth now, he would definitely have countless die-hard fans.

same.

For a woman who lives in the Ice Cloud Palace year-round and only occasionally goes out, her reasonable words are one of the major factors that allow for further negotiations.

"So."

"Can we report this now?"

Gu Yun naturally wouldn't understand these strange things; he just wanted to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

But who would have thought that some people, once they set aside their opposing stances, would become curious about everything about the other person's unique qualities? Otherwise, where would all these love-hate scenes in martial arts dramas come from?

"How about this."

"Please come with me."

"Let me take you to the reception hall of my Ice Cloud Palace first. Please wait a moment while I go and report to them."

Gu Yun nodded with satisfaction. He didn't see anything wrong with it, but he felt that he hadn't met someone so sensible in a long time. It was truly rare.

It seems that the title of "Heavenly Demon" that I made has some effect.

Xiao Li stepped forward and whispered in Gu Yun's ear.

"Brother, don't you sense anything is wrong?"

Gu Yun: ?

While Gu Yun was still confused, Mu Wanyue slowed her pace slightly as she led the way, and a voice filled with doubt and a little nervousness quietly entered her ears.

"Your Highness, I would like to ask whether the color of your pupils is innate or acquired, because it seems that no Heavenly Demon of the past has had this feature."

"Ah, please forgive me if I have offended you in any way."

Gu Yun: ...

Ok.

Something is definitely wrong.

...

along the way.

In order to understand the situation of Bingyun Palace, Gu Yun could not completely ignore Mu Wanyue's curiosity.

Furthermore, given Mu Wanyue's high regard for him, he truly had no reason to be angry.

Taking this opportunity, I also learned a little about the past of the Ice Cloud Palace.

Of course, these are all pieces of information already known to the outside world, only more detailed.

Mu Wanyue wouldn't reveal any deep information to herself.

However, during the conversation, Gu Yun understood why Mu Wanyue seemed to only feel fear towards the Heavenly Demon at the beginning, rather than aversion.

Because the previous master of Ice Cloud Palace had some connection with the first Heavenly Demon, or more precisely, Ide before he condensed the Heavenly Demon Emperor's will.

The first Heavenly Demon was not a bloodthirsty person, a fact that Gu Yun could also understand from Lucifer's words.

Furthermore, the relationship between humans and demons wasn't initially so antagonistic, so Gu Yun could understand it.

The extreme nature of the Heavenly Demon Emperor's will, coupled with the inability to control inner demons, has exacerbated the conflict.

What truly brought the conflict between humans and demons to its peak was the encounter with an extreme second-generation Heavenly Demon, and the outcome was predictable.

However, Ice Cloud Palace did not participate in the second generation of Heavenly Demon's siege, because since the Extreme Yang Emperor's will disappeared, the continuation of Ice Cloud Palace's leadership has been done by sacrificing one's life.

The second-generation Heavenly Demon was absent during the critical moment of the Ice Cloud Palace's handover.

This left them with their initial impression of the demon race.

This is one of the reasons why Xue Qingwu did not agree to the decision to attack the Heavenly Demon.

Therefore, after learning about Gu Yun's stance as a Heavenly Demon, Mu Wanyue greatly lowered her guard, partly because guarding against him was pointless.