Chapter 305 – Passing Through

Chapter 305 - Passing Through

Demons were actually easier to deal with than humans, for they spoke with power.

After Wen Ying conveyed his recent plans to Beros, he ignored the demon's longing gaze to sleep together and headed straight for an empty room.

"I plan to retreat for some time to absorb the fragments of law earnestly. I'll come out after the Disaster Department has finalized the candidates."

Wen Ying had yet to fully assimilate the powers that didn't belong to him. The fragments of law were slowly releasing their energy into his soul, cleansing both his spirit and body. This process was too slow, so Wen Ying decided to expedite it himself.

Beros watched as Wen Ying closed the door behind him, expressionless, radiating an icy coldness like an air conditioner.

Indeed, a retreat was necessary. He needed one too.

Six days later, Yan Liwen personally called Wen Ying to inform him that the list was confirmed.

After obtaining the list, Wen Ying dispatched his demonic subordinates to investigate the backgrounds of the individuals on it. They seemed relatively clean.

He spotted several familiar faces. Apart from Lu Rongyu and Chang Ningsheng, both Lu Qingyuan and Lu Qingtao were also on the list. Wen Ying raised an eyebrow. Were they trying to play the emotional card with him, fearing that he would turn a blind eye to any mistreatment of the demons sent to the Demon Realm?

Among the young people, several were acquainted with Wen Ying. However, among the high-ranking combatants, there weren't many he knew personally. The most prominent figure among them should be the President of the Exorcist Association.

Wen Ying picked up his file and glanced at the age and photo, involuntarily twitching his lips.

Eighty years old, yet with the appearance of a thirty-year-old.

Wen Ying was still somewhat unaccustomed to the discrepancy between the ages and appearances of exorcists.

The chosen portal was Mu City's stable one. The demons had already made multiple trips through it, confirming its stability.

On that day, Mu City was swarmed with outsiders. Not only those on the list, but also those who were not, came to join in the excitement.

This was humanity's first journey to the Demon Realm in thousands of years, a major event that drew the attention of the entire world. Media outlets and individuals with various intentions from all corners of the globe gathered around the portal, forming an impenetrable crowd. If not for the fear of the demonic legion standing guard and the human police force maintaining order, everyone would have rushed to the front of the portal.

Buildings with a clear view of the portal were either rented or occupied early on, with cameras aimed at the entrance, ready to capture this historic moment.

Aside from those with particularly high statuses that couldn't be stopped, foreign exorcists were kept at a distance to prevent any chaos if they attempted to follow and rush in.

As part of the first lucky batch, all those on the list had arrived at the portal early, which had now become a campsite for the demonic legion.

Among these individuals, regardless of their strength, only Lu Qingtao had been to the Demon Realm and spent a considerable amount of time there. Encircled by some on the list, he was constantly bombarded with questions about the Demon Realm.

Lu Qingtao patiently emphasized that demons were a mix of good and evil. He recalled the incident at Lucifer Demon Academy where he was threatened by some demons. If not for Wen Ying's magic card, he might not have survived.

Grateful to Wen Ying, Lu Qingtao found himself inadvertently praising him whenever anyone inquired about the Demon Realm.

Before reaching the encampment of the demon army, Wen Ying spotted an overwhelming crowd. Usually, few dared to approach the area, but today it was densely packed, causing discomfort to those with a fear of crowds.

Wen Ying, while not suffering from such phobia, wasn't fond of the scene either. Flapping his wings forcefully, he accelerated his flight and soon landed before the entrance.

Beros followed Wen Ying. Upon landing, the surrounding noise significantly decreased. Upon seeing Beros, people instinctively tensed up, even though they knew he wouldn't attack them. His muscular physique, in human form, appeared colossal to others, triggering simultaneous feelings of danger from both mind and body.

The demon's appearance itself was intimidating, adorned with tattoos and fierce blood-red eyes. As for his face, it was indeed attractive, yet it seemed overly artificial, evoking an eerie, inhuman sensation.

Despite Wen Ying's non-human appearance, his demeanor was amiable and gentle. This temperament softened the strangeness conveyed by his eerie silver-white eyes, transforming it into a sacred aura.

"Makes me wonder why there are so many people," Wen Ying muttered softly, just as someone approached to speak with him.

Yan Liwen, who had interacted with Wen Ying quite frequently, promptly approached with a warm smile on his face. "Mr. Wen, thank you for taking the time to come."

Behind him followed a man in his thirties. There was a stark contrast between his demeanor and appearance. Despite his youthful looks, his eyes held the wisdom and weariness of an elder, with vitality quietly contained within.

"This is the Association President. On this occasion, President Gong is leading the team." Yan Liwen shifted slightly to the side, allowing Wen Ying to come face-to-face with Gong Changchuan.

Gong Changchuan wore a gentle smile as he extended his hand. "Hello, I am Gong Changchuan, the president of the Exorcist Association. I hope that with your assistance, this collaboration will proceed smoothly."

This person's emotional intelligence is truly remarkable, befitting an eighty-year-old... young man, Wen Ying thought, unable to bring himself to call Gong Changchuan 'old' given the youthful complexion still rich in collagen.

Perseus noticed Wen Ying's prolonged gaze at the guild leader, and his expression subtly shifted, making his demonic aura even more intimidating.

"There are too many people here," Perseus said.

Wen Ying sensed the change in the people's defensive attitudes around them. He stepped closer to Perseus and patted his muscular arm. "We'll leave right away."

Indeed, this environment was torturous for Perseus. Wen Ying went straight to the point, addressing Gong Changchuan, "You can head to the demon realm now. Queue up, one by one."

Lai You, standing next to Gong Changchuan, asked, "Are there demons on the other side of the portal?" She didn't directly inquire about the safety of the other side, as such a question might seem like she was doubting Wen Ying. A person with high emotional intelligence wouldn't phrase it that way.

Wen Ying picked up on her implied meaning and replied, "Yes, it's my Familiar."

Wen Ying's Familiar was likely from the Demon Mirror Clan, a rather weak race. Everyone felt a sense of relief to some extent.

Exorcists entered the spatial portal one by one, and the shutter clicks never ceased. News reports were being written on the spot and transmitted to various headquarters, with major media outlets and individual bloggers vying to release information first in order to gain views and attention.

After the last exorcist went in, Wen Ying and Beros also stepped into the spatial channel.

This was Wen Ying's first time genuinely traversing a spatial map channel. He curiously experienced this sensation. It was called a channel, and indeed, it felt like one. The surroundings were pitch black, filled with spatial energy, while beyond that was the chaotic and terrifying space turbulence.

Wen Ying dared only walk towards the direction with light, not daring to wander aimlessly.

After crossing about ten meters, Wen Ying emerged from the spatial channel and saw sunlight.

As he transitioned from darkness to light, the tension in his muscles eased.

Even angels couldn't survive in space turbulence.

"Milord, you've returned." Jing Yuan hurried over, his tone brimming with joy that he didn't attempt to hide.

Wen Ying: "Are the demons in Mirror Lake City disobedient?"

As he spoke with Jing Yuan, the approaching exorcists pricked up their ears to gather information, their innate instinct to learn about new surroundings heightened.

"Considering you're helping to keep high-ranking demons in check, they've been relatively well-behaved," Jing Yuan said, his expression bitter. "But..."

"Ying~" Yun Lao's sultry voice rang out first, catching the exorcists off guard. The enchanting sound sent shivers down their spines.

Beros' face darkened, his gaze turning hostile as the demon approached with a grin.

The surrounding Mirror Demons and their recruited bodyguard demons grew tense, sensing a major troublemaker had arrived.

Beros took the lead, asking, "What are you doing here?" His tone was laced with "get lost" sentiment.

Yun Lao glanced at Beros and chuckled. "Wen Ying summoned me to help intimidate the Mirror Lake City demons on behalf of the Mirror Demons."

Beros looked at Wen Ying, his eyes clearly conveying – you didn't mention this to me that day.

Wen Ying: "I only mentioned the essentials. He wasn't part of it."

Yun Lao curled his lips, and Beros was content. Humans might be vying for Wen Ying's affection, but he had no intention of allowing a demon to interfere, especially when he was confident that Wen Ying favored him.

While the demons conversed, Gong Changchuan approached a nearby Demon Mirror and asked with a smile, "Is that black-haired demon from the Black Dragon Clan?"

This demon had appeared in the Human Realm before, and their vague investigation had revealed that it was of a powerful demonic lineage.

The queried Demon Mirror pondered for a moment. It wasn't something to keep secret, so it nodded and said, "Yes, that's Lord Yun Lao of the Black Dragon Clan."