The Western Regions were something Zhang Ergou had only heard of, never visited.
It was mainly because he had entered the cultivation world for too short a time.
Before Hua Xu and Mu Chen were to take Zhang Ergou to the Western Regions, Zhang Ergou told the two that he needed to say goodbye to a friend.
Afterward, he bid farewell to Li Zhan and took Liu Yaxuan with him.
Zhang Ergou was truly uneasy leaving her behind, especially since Li Kongcai and Yuan Yue of the Liuhai Sect were still in Shuyan City.
If Liu Yaxuan were left alone here, it was possible those two would disregard their status and harm her.
Since he was leaving, Zhang Ergou naturally had to take Liu Yaxuan along, as she was also unfamiliar with this place.
Hua Xu and Mu Chen said nothing about Zhang Ergou bringing another person along when they departed.
They were interested in Zhang Ergou himself; as for him bringing a little fellow not even at the Golden Core stage, they simply ignored it.
The distance between the Western Regions and Shuyan City was relatively far.
If they were to fly solely on their own, it would take several days.
To prevent the Jiang family from being prepared, Hua Xu and Mu Chen took Zhang Ergou and the others via a teleportation array.
Fortunately, Shuyan City happened to have a teleportation array leading to the Western Regions.
Following Hua Xu and Mu Chen, Zhang Ergou brought Liu Yaxuan to the teleportation array located north of Shuyan City.
In addition to the four of them, Mu Chen also invited Bai Youran, the master of his daughter.
With Bai Youran present, if there were any problems with the seals between the Western Regions' cultivation world and the demon realm, he could handle it immediately.
Because the matter was serious, the atmosphere among them was rather somber.
The powerful figures remained silent on the journey, and Zhang Ergou and Liu Yaxuan felt uncomfortable in this oppressive environment.
Fortunately, Hua Xu and Mu Chen quickly noticed the abnormality of Zhang Ergou and Liu Yaxuan.
The group quickly restrained their auras, and only then did Zhang Ergou and Liu Yaxuan feel somewhat more comfortable.
Upon arriving at the teleportation array north of the city, the guards, upon realizing it was the City Lord, immediately approached respectfully.
The originally noisy scene instantly became quiet.
Mu Chen and Hua Xu and the others ignored the others preparing to use the teleportation array and instead followed the guards into a special passage.
Once inside, Zhang Ergou discovered that the decoration here was even more luxurious than outside, and there were even quiet rooms specially prepared for rest.
Noticing the serious expressions of Mu Chen and the others, the guards did not engage in much conversation and led Zhang Ergou and the others to the teleportation area.
When the City Lord used the teleportation array, it was naturally different from others.
Zhang Ergou, following Mu Chen and the others, also enjoyed the privilege, with a smooth journey all the way.
For his first time using a teleportation array, Zhang Ergou felt a churning in his stomach at the beginning, but he quickly adapted, suppressing the discomfort with his cultivation.
It felt like after a strong gust of wind, the scenery before Zhang Ergou's eyes changed, and they had arrived in a new place.
So fast!
Zhang Ergou was greatly shocked. He had spent so much time traveling before, only to cover a short distance.
In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, they had arrived at a place with distinct regional characteristics.
This must be the Western Regions.
What met their eyes was a magnificent city, but the sky overhead was hazy, giving a sense of oppression.
"Brother Ergou, I feel a bit unwell."
Liu Yaxuan whispered softly beside Zhang Ergou. Zhang Ergou turned and saw that her complexion was not right.
"What's wrong?" Zhang Ergou asked urgently.
Liu Yaxuan's abnormality immediately caught the attention of Hua Xu and the other two.
They were observing the most magnificent city in the Western Regions and its surroundings. Hearing the movement of Zhang Ergou and Liu Yaxuan, they turned their heads.
Hua Xu was the first to notice that something was wrong and immediately stepped forward, placing a hand on Liu Yaxuan's forehead.
As Hua Xu infused some spiritual energy, Liu Yaxuan's complexion gradually recovered.
"Senior, what's wrong with her?" Zhang Ergou asked urgently, as Hua Xu must know something.
Hua Xu's expression became even more solemn: "She inhaled the demonic energy mixed in the air, which clashed with the spiritual energy in her body. This little girl's cultivation is weak, so naturally, the demonic energy gained the upper hand."
Swoosh!
Zhang Ergou and Liu Yaxuan's faces changed drastically.
Demonic energy!
Why was there demonic energy here? Had the Western Regions truly been breached by the demon realm?
"Eh? Why are you okay, kid?"
Soon, Hua Xu and the other two noticed that Zhang Ergou was not affected by the environment at all.
The three were naturally very curious.
Zhang Ergou didn't know how to explain to the three before him. When he first inhaled the air here, he did feel a slight discomfort.
However, the spiritual fire within him quickly activated on its own.
The demonic energy that entered his body was directly refined and used by him. This way, Zhang Ergou naturally felt no discomfort at all.
He even deliberately took a few deep breaths.
It felt incredibly good to replenish his spiritual energy without needing to cultivate.
"Perhaps my constitution is special,"
Zhang Ergou said casually. The matter of the spiritual fire transforming demonic energy was indeed unbelievable.
Fortunately, Hua Xu and the other two were anxious to find out why the Western Regions had become what it was,
and did not investigate further. Zhang Ergou managed to get away with it.
The group did not delay. Zhang Ergou and Liu Yaxuan were directly taken by Hua Xu, and in an instant, they arrived at a grand manor.
"May I ask which distinguished guest has graced my Jiang family? I apologize for not welcoming you from afar, please do not blame me."
As the group approached the airspace above the manor, a powerful voice emanated from within.
Zhang Ergou focused his gaze, and several figures quickly soared into the sky. The person in the lead was wearing a purple robe, looking quite opulent.
This person appeared to be in his forties or fifties, but Zhang Ergou knew that this person must have lived for at least several hundred years.
"So it is Venerable Hua, Venerable Mu, and Master Bai. If you are visiting my Jiang family, I hope you will not blame us."
As the saying goes, one should not hit a smiling person. Seeing that the patriarch of the Jiang family was giving enough face to Hua Xu and the others,
Zhang Ergou couldn't help but frown.
However, Zhang Ergou still underestimated Hua Xu's arrogance.
The three did not even glance at the purple-robed middle-aged man in front of them. Hua Xu immediately spoke, "Call Jiang Tai out to see me."
Instantly, Zhang Ergou felt the air around them grow much colder.
The atmosphere at the scene dropped to freezing point.
"Venerable Hua, you!" The purple-robed middle-aged man's face turned red with anger.
"You do not have the qualifications to speak with this Venerable," Hua Xu still did not look at the middle-aged man in front of him.
"Haha, Brother Hua is as carefree as ever."
A hearty laugh then rang out, and another figure quickly flew out from the depths of the manor, rapidly approaching them.
"Jiang Tai, you brat, are you tired of living? Daring to hide inside when this Venerable has arrived."
However, Hua Xu still seemed to show no regard for the newcomer.