As soon as these words were spoken...
You Wujiang subconsciously took half a step back.
For some reason...
Even though Her Highness was devastatingly beautiful and stood before him without releasing the slightest Killing Intent...
He just felt that she was a bit dangerous.
Gu Wanlan pondered for a moment before replying in a low voice, "The Western Regions Demon Court was severely damaged by the Late Emperor years ago, losing much of its Origin Qi, but its Foundation still cannot be underestimated."
"According to the records in the Division, besides the Demon Emperor, there are still four Lamp Lighting Demon Sages..."
"Four?"
Hearing this, Jiang Yuechu raised an eyebrow in surprise.
She had thought that including the Demon Emperor, there would be two or three at most... she hadn't expected five.
Suppressing the heat in her heart, she asked softly, "Tell me in detail."
"The situation in the Western Regions Demon Court is complex. Nominally, the Demon Court honors the Demon Emperor as its Master, ruling over all demons in the Western Regions. In reality, however, that Demon Emperor has barely stepped across the threshold of the Lamp Lighting Realm. In terms of combat prowess, he is considered bottom-tier among those in the Lamp Lighting Realm."
"Being so weak, he can still sit firmly on the throne?"
Jiang Yuechu was somewhat surprised.
Demons had always believed in the law of the jungle, where the strong are respected.
Why would four Great Sages bow down to a Lamp Lighting expert with insufficient strength?
Gu Wanlan's voice was cold: "Rumor has it that the Demon Emperor is a Named Disciple of a certain Immortal Master from an Immortal Sect."
Jiang Yuechu's gaze focused slightly.
An Immortal Sect?
Gu Wanlan continued: "Although he is only a Named Disciple and may not have even seen that Immortal Master's Face more than a few times, that layer of connection still exists, so one must consider this relationship... Back then, the Great Ancestor swept across the world, and wherever his army pointed, all demons were annihilated. Yet, he alone did not act against the Western Regions Demon Court... Even when the Late Emperor went deep into the desert and trampled the Demon Court, clearly having the chance to uproot it completely, he ultimately only heavily wounded the Demon Emperor and did not deliver the killing blow..."
"What he feared was nothing more than the Immortal in the mountains."
At this point...
A trace of helplessness flashed in Gu Wanlan's eyes.
Compared to a behemoth like an Immortal Sect, no matter how prosperous the Tang Dynasty might be, it still could not completely break ties with them... Jiang Yuechu's expression remained calm, and she did not comment on this.
She simply asked, "What about the four Demon Sages?"
"The Four Sages of the Demon Court usually listen to proclamations but do not obey orders; they even attack one another, no different from feudal lords..."
Gu Wanlan held up two fingers.
"There are two among them that you need to pay extra attention to."
"Although they may not truly submit to the Demon Emperor, because their fiefs are adjacent to the Demon Emperor's Palace, they are as close as lips and teeth."
"Once there is a change in the Demon Court, if anything happens to the Demon Emperor, these two Great Sages will definitely not sit idly by, if only for self-preservation or to avoid being held accountable by the Immortal."
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly: "Which two?"
"The first is known as the Great Sage Lingxu."
Gu Wanlan recalled the records in the files: "Its true form is a Blood Ginseng that has cultivated for hundreds of thousands of years... It is inherently difficult for vegetation to become spirits, and those that can cultivate to the Lamp Lighting Realm are even rarer. Although not skilled in combat, its essence is as vast as the sea, and it is most adept at trapping enemies and the arts of longevity."
"It is said that after the Demon Emperor was severely wounded by the Late Emperor, he has been able to linger on until now entirely because this Great Sage Lingxu cuts its own roots and flesh to extend his life at regular intervals."
A light flashed in Jiang Yuechu's eyes.
A ten-thousand-year Blood Ginseng?
These past few days she had been running around, using both her brain and her fists; she was truly exhausted.
It was time to nourish this weakened body... "And the second one?"
"The second is known as the Cloud-Treading Great Sage."
Gu Wanlan's expression became slightly more solemn: "This demon's true form is a Dragon-Scaled Pegasus. It is said to have a trace of true Dragon Bloodline in its body, possesses immense strength, and its footwork is unsurpassed in the Western Regions. Moreover, it is extremely loyal to the Demon Emperor... or rather, it is extremely fearful of the Immortal Sect behind the Demon Emperor."
"If Your Highness truly breaks into the Demon Court, this Cloud-Treading Great Sage will definitely be the first to fight to the death."
"As for the other two, one is far away in the extreme west, and the other guards the north. They are a long distance from the Demon Emperor's Palace and have long-standing grievances with the Demon Emperor."
"As long as the movement is fast enough... and the battle ends before they can react, there is no need for concern."
Jiang Yuechu fell into thought.
"Lingxu... Tayun..."
Gu Wanlan paused and looked at the young girl beside her: "Although Your Highness's talent is peerless and you possess such Divine Might upon entering the Lamp Lighting Realm, your Foundation is still unstable after all. The dangers involved are far beyond what can be compared to within the Tang borders. Besides... His Majesty is still waiting expectantly in Chang'an, and the common people also view Your Highness as a savior deity. If Your Highness risks your life alone for a slim chance of survival for your Master, and if something goes wrong..."
"That's enough."
Jiang Yuechu waved her hand, her expression somewhat impatient.
Everything about this Gu Wanlan was good.
Except her mouth was too chatty.
"Are you familiar with the terrain of the Western Regions Demon Court?"
"..."
Gu Wanlan was stunned.
She had spoken so earnestly... did she even listen at all?!
She subconsciously nodded and answered honestly: "Familiar... I suppose I am familiar."
"As the Left Envoy of the Demon Suppression Division, the Western Regions is a key area of monitoring. In the secret vault of the General Bureau, there is a topographical map left by the Late Emperor when he trampled the Demon Court. I have studied it carefully several times. Although I haven't been there personally, the layout of the Demon Emperor's Palace and several strategic points in the surrounding area are already etched in my mind..."
Before she could finish her sentence...
Whoosh—
Gu Wanlan only felt the collar at the back of her neck suddenly tighten.
Her whole body left the ground and soared into the air.
"Since you know the way, then it saves some trouble."
The young girl's cold voice sounded in her ear.
Boom—!!!
A crimson-gold air wave exploded on the city wall.
Two figures instantly turned into streams of light, tearing through the sky and heading straight for the west.
On the city wall...
Only You Wujiang was left, maintaining his original standing posture, dumbfounded.
He stared blankly at the golden rainbow receding rapidly across the horizon.
In his line of sight...
Senior Sister Gu, who was usually cold, proud, and humorless...
Was currently being held by the scruff of her neck like a kitten.
Her two long legs had nowhere to be placed and could only be awkwardly tucked in.
She looked exceptionally helpless.
"..."
Until the golden light disappeared from view.
Only then did You Wujiang snap back to his senses, his lips moving: "Safe travels, Senior Sister..."
...The sea of clouds was forced open by a domineering and peerless golden rainbow, rolling to both sides and finding it difficult to close for a long time.
Wrapped within the golden light...
Gu Wanlan's body was somewhat stiff.
She was the dignified Right Envoy of the Demon Suppression Division and was once the top person of the younger generation in the Tang Dynasty.
How cold and aloof she usually was.
Whenever people from the Demon Suppression Division saw her, all would bow and salute, not daring to breathe loudly.
When had she ever been held like a little chick like this?
Gu Wanlan glanced sideways slightly.
Looking at that expressionless profile beside her, she struggled in her heart, but ultimately could not maintain her Face.
"Your Highness..."
She tried to adjust her posture slightly and whispered softly: "Although I am untalented, I am at least in the Mountain Gazing Realm. Riding the wind is not a difficult task..."
"Could you..."
Could you let me down and let me fly myself?
Even if she had to follow behind and eat dust, it would be better than being carried like this.
Jiang Yuechu looked straight ahead: "Don't talk, just focus on the path."
"Oh..."
Gu Wanlan pursed her lips and spoke no more.
If anyone else had dared to treat her like this, she would have drawn her sword to fight to the death even at the risk of serious injury.
But now, looking at the black robes beside her and feeling the strength coming from the other's palm...
An unusual ripple inexplicably rose in her heart... So domineering.