The Grey Rat's Demon Path

Chapter 192: Chapter 173: Thunder Demon City, a Low-key Demon King

Demon King Bloodline, generally speaking, is a broad concept.

It refers to when a member of the Demon Race awakens their ancestral bloodline, resulting in a lineage that surpasses even the highest-grade aptitudes.

But even among Demon King Bloodlines, there are many detailed classifications.

Different Demon King Bloodlines have different effects, and they too are ranked in a distinct hierarchy.

Some of the more formidable Demon King Bloodlines can even awaken potent Talent Divine Techniques.

This is actually quite similar to the Treasure Bodies, Dao Bodies, Saint Bodies, and Spirit Bodies of the Human Race!

A Demon who possesses Talent Divine Techniques has combat strength that far exceeds their peers of the same Realm.

It’s just like a Human Race Cultivator with a special constitution, such as a Treasure Body or a Dao Body.

Thunder Demon City was extremely far from Peacock Mountain, a distance of hundreds of thousands of li.

After leaving the territory of Peacock Mountain, Xu Chang’an, disguised as the Wolf Demon Silver Fang, increased his speed, flying through the sky at the pace of a top-tier Great Demon.

For this trip to Thunder Demon City, Xu Chang’an projected a Cultivation of Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Compared to Peacock Demon City, Thunder Demon City was connected to several mountain ranges and was a true gathering place for powerful Demons.

Foundation Establishment Great Demons were commonplace there, top-tier Great Demons appeared frequently, and even Demon Kings were known to make an appearance.

Xu Chang’an was seeking a Spiritual Item to improve his Bloodline aptitude, and if his displayed Cultivation were too low, it would paradoxically attract more unwanted attention.

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An immense city was built amidst a cluster of mountains.

The city walls were massive, radiating a profound, ancient aura.

Thunder Demon City had been established for over three thousand years!

Thunder Demon City was protected by a Tier Four Array and fell under the jurisdiction of Thundering Mountain. An Unparalleled Demon King presided over it, their might suppressing the entire region!

Near the city, streaks of light flashed by from time to time.

"I’ve arrived!"

A smile touched Xu Chang’an’s lips as he gazed at the colossal city before him, so tall it seemed to pierce the heavens.

"Thunder Demon City!"

In his guise as Wolf Demon Silver Fang, Xu Chang’an paid the five-Demon-Stone entrance fee and entered Thunder Demon City.

Compared to Peacock Demon City, Thunder Demon City was laid out on a grander scale, with much wider streets.

The shops within were equally majestic in scale!

"Sir, is this your first time in Thunder Demon City? This little demon would be happy to be your guide! It only costs a single Demon Stone!"

As soon as Xu Chang’an entered the Demon City, a petite Rabbit Spirit hurried over to greet him.

This Rabbit Spirit was covered in incredibly soft-looking white fur and had a Qi Refining Third Layer Cultivation.

There were many Little Demons like this Rabbit Spirit in Thunder Demon City.

They all worked as guides, pointing out shops and earning Demon Stones for their Cultivation.

Thunder Demon City connected several mountain ranges, its factions were numerous and complex, and the number of Demons passing through was truly staggering.

This naturally gave rise to professions like guiding.

"Alright. You can start by giving me an overview."

Xu Chang’an took out a Demon Stone and tossed it over.

"Thank you, Sir."

The Rabbit Spirit took the Demon Stone, bowing repeatedly.

"Sir, Thunder Demon City is located beside the Yandang Ancient Road, connecting to several mountain ranges, including the Red Cloud Mountain Range, the Bauhinia Mountain Range, and the Luozhao Mountain Range. Business is booming within the Demon City, and trade flourishes.

"The Demon City is divided into five main regions. At the very center, of course, is Thundering Mountain. The next ring out is the city’s core, mostly inhabited by the Demon City’s Honored Guest Elders and Demon Kings from the great mountain powers. Beyond that is the Inner City, then the Outer City. The very outermost ring is where Little Demons like myself live."

"The entire Demon City is covered by a Tier Four Array. With the exception of Demon Kings, flying is strictly forbidden. Otherwise, the Array’s power will activate, and death will be certain!

"In addition..."

The Rabbit Spirit was clearly experienced, giving Xu Chang’an a wealth of information from which he learned a great deal.

Afterward, Xu Chang’an had the Rabbit Spirit lead him on a casual tour of the area.

Thunder Demon City also had designated areas for market stalls.

His interest piqued, Xu Chang’an went in to have a look around.

’With my panel’s sensing ability, I might be able to dig up a treasure.’

Unfortunately, after spending nearly an hour, Xu Chang’an had found nothing.

The aura Xu Chang’an projected was that of a top-tier Great Demon, sufficient for him to enter the Inner City to conduct business.

"What’s that tower used for?"

After entering the Inner City, Xu Chang’an pointed to an impossibly tall tower that soared into the sky.

The entire tower was constructed from White Jade Stone, and a faint light pulsed across its surface, revealing the presence of an Array!

"To answer your question, Sir, that is the Thunder Tower! It has a total of ninety-nine floors, from bottom to top!

"Every floor has a Guardian Demon! Floors one through thirty-three correspond to the Qi Refining Realm, floors thirty-four through sixty-six are for the Foundation Establishment Realm, and floors sixty-seven through ninety-nine are for the Core Formation Realm! You can pay a certain amount of Demon Stones to begin a challenge. For every level you pass, you receive a corresponding reward!"

the Rabbit Spirit explained.

"Oh?! There are thirty-three floors corresponding to the Core Formation Realm. Don’t tell me there are thirty-three Demon Kings acting as guardians?!"

Xu Chang’an was rather astonished.

"No, Sir. From the sixty-seventh to the ninety-ninth floor, there are no actual Demon Kings serving as guardians. It’s more of a showcase of combat power. Each of those floors is equipped with a Tier Four Sensing Array. If the power you display meets the requirements, you can proceed to the next floor!"

"I see."

Xu Chang’an nodded.

"Please look, Sir. The rankings are displayed right over there!"

The Rabbit Spirit pointed to the side of the Thunder Tower, where a shimmering screen of light displayed names etched upon it.

Xu Chang’an looked up and saw that the screen of light was divided into three large sections.

He skipped past the first two sections and focused on the third, which recorded the Demon Kings.

"First Place: Power Demon King!"

"Second Place: Cyan Pool Demon King!"

"Third Place..."

’This is rather interesting.’

Xu Chang’an nodded slightly.

While this ranking might not represent their full strength, it still held great reference value.

The Demon Kings at the top of the list were, without exception, all peak-level Demon Kings!

After getting a general lay of the land, Xu Chang’an rented a temporary cave residence and settled down in the Inner City.

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