Chapter 1762: It's None of Your Business! Utter Contrast!

Punishment waived.

Xu Jingming waved his hand, "Just be more careful from now on.

Remember, from now on, I am 'Blood Abyss,' and you are Princess Rinne of the Phantom Demon Star.

In front of outsiders, do not reveal our master-servant relationship; maintain a normal distance."

"Yes! I understand! Thank you for your leniency, Master!"

Rinne then stood up.

A flicker of barely perceptible disappointment crossed her face, but it was quickly replaced by respect:

"Master, please follow me aboard; we will return to the Phantom Demon Star immediately."

She stepped aside to lead the way, her posture elegant.

Xu Jingming strode forward, his six-meter-tall demonic frame causing the ground to tremble slightly with each step.

Following Rinne, he boarded the streamlined dark-purple starship.

The hatch closed, the starship's engine emitted a low hum, and it slowly ascended.

Instantly transforming into a streak of purple light, it tore through the crimson-starred void, racing toward the Phantom Demon Star.

The interior of the starship was luxuriously decorated, filled with a faint, mysterious fragrance.

Rinne personally guided Xu Jingming to a spacious lounge.

"Master, reaching the Phantom Demon Star will take approximately one stellar day.

Please rest here; if you need anything, just command me."

Rinne bowed, her purple eyes still sparkling as she looked at Xu Jingming.

"Hmm."

Xu Jingming gave a faint reply, walked to the porthole, and gazed at the stars rapidly receding outside.

The starry sky of the Blood-Erosion Star Region was utterly different from that of the human domain, carrying a demonic splendor and profundity.

Seeing this, Rinne could only quietly withdraw.

To arrange the itinerary and report to the Phantom Demon Overlord the matter of Blood Abyss joining.

Vela then floated onto Xu Jingming's shoulder, gazing out the window, her peach-heart tail swaying:

"Blood Abyss... not a bad name.

What do you plan to do next?

Go directly to find my inheritance, or first establish a foothold on the Phantom Demon Star?"

"Not urgent."

Xu Jingming's eyes were deep, "After all, you haven't returned for hundreds of thousands of years; the situation may have changed.

First, use the identity of the Phantom Demon Star to infiltrate the demon race and gather information."

The Phantom Demon Overlord is an Immortal Overlord.

With his current strength, he still cannot provoke him.

Therefore, he still needs to find an opportunity to harvest points and increase his strength.

Moreover, he is not yet familiar with the demon race.

By leveraging Rinne's entry into the Phantom Demon Star, he can better gather news of the《True Demon Treasure Canon》.

"Good! I'll follow your lead, Master!"

Vela clenched her fists and rubbed her palms, eager to try:

"Phantom Demon, you wretch, you will soon pay for what you did back then!"

Ignoring Vela, who began fantasizing about brutally trampling the Phantom Demon underfoot.

Xu Jingming tried logging into the virtual universe.

To his surprise, he could actually log in!

"This works too?!"

Xu Jingming was somewhat surprised.

Previously, logging into the virtual universe required building a star tower and connecting to the cosmic star spirit network.

The high-end virtual helmet he later purchased already had star tower functionality.

What he didn't expect was that the demon race's territory also fell within the coverage of the cosmic star spirit network.

"Making a fuss over nothing?"

The succubus loli Vela noticed this scene and spoke:

"Although I don't know what made this possible.

But your human race's cosmic star spirit network covers the entire primordial universe.

The demon race also has many demons who log into the virtual universe for entertainment using anonymous virtual helmets.

Of course, they can only enjoy themselves.

Anonymous virtual helmets cannot access the high-end functions of the virtual universe."

"Ah, that's how it is."

Xu Jingming marveled again at the might of the Eternal Star Alliance.

This way, he can also receive any news from the human side in a timely manner.

"Pfft—"

One stellar day later.

The dark-purple starship slowly descended onto the docking platform of the Phantom Demon Star's majestic palace complex.

The hatch slid open, and Xu Jingming and Rinne stepped out in turn.

The four-meter-six-tall demonic form stood out starkly beneath the dark purple sky of Phantom Demon Star.

The black scales flowed with a faint glow.

The broad demon wings on its back were slightly folded, and the purple-red eyes calmly swept over the surroundings.

"The princess has returned!"

"Who is that...?"

"Such a powerful aura! This bloodline pressure..."

"..."

Nearby demon attendants and guards bowed in unison.

Their gazes, however, involuntarily drifted toward the towering figure beside Rinne.

Whispers spread through the demon-wreathed corridors.

"The princess actually brought back a male demon?"

"Looking at this posture, could it be...?"

"Shh! Don't guess randomly! But this lord's aura is indeed terrifying—I feel my heart palpitate even from this distance."

"Like an ancient bloodline—could he be a descendant of some hidden demon clan?"

"..."

Rinne seemed oblivious to the surrounding chatter, merely tilting her body slightly.

She made a 'please' gesture to Xu Jingming, her posture respectful yet retaining royal dignity:

"Lord Blood Abyss, please come this way."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly and stepped forward to follow.

The two walked side by side, Rinne's meticulously adorned cold beauty and graceful figure forming a stark contrast.

With Xu Jingming's oppressive demonic form, this drew even more attention.

"Damn it! He actually brought him back directly!"

Outside the palace, a burly figure hid in the shadow of the pillars—it was Cody.

His ferocious face was darkened with extreme gloom.

Yesterday, after failing to tail him, he had still planned to find another opportunity to investigate.

But he never expected Rinne to be so decisive, directly bringing the person back to Phantom Demon Palace!

His crimson eyes fixed tightly on Xu Jingming, his spiritual sense silently sweeping over.

"Eighth level of Immortality, with traces of Void Demon aura."

Cody narrowed his eyes, quickly assessing in his mind: "The bloodline is indeed ancient, but the cultivation is nothing more than this."

To reach the invincible Immortality stage, his own 'Flame Prison Demon' bloodline is also top-tier among high-ranking demons.

How could he fear a mere eighth level?

Seeing the two approach, Cody forcibly suppressed his anger.

Stepping out from the shadows, he blocked the path ahead.

"Princess."

He bowed slightly, his voice carrying a barely perceptible cold hardness:

"Who is this person you've brought back?"

Rinne paused her steps, her purple eyes indifferently glancing at him.

Her red lips parted slightly, uttering five words:

"None of your business."

After speaking, she strode straight past Cody's side, not even bothering to glance at him again.

This arrogant demeanor, compared to her submissive kneeling posture before Xu Jingming.

One in the heavens, one on the earth—utterly different, the contrast reaching extremes.

Xu Jingming also glanced at him, a trace of icy indifference flickering in his purple-red pupils.

He then withdrew his gaze, as if merely seeing a stone by the roadside.

If not for being new here and not knowing the details, worried about causing too much commotion.

Otherwise, yesterday he would have directly killed this Cody.

The two figures gradually faded into the distance.

Cody stood frozen in place, his face turning from green to black, finally growing so gloomy it seemed water could drip from it.

Faint suppressed laughter and discussion came from around, making him feel his face burning hot.

"Good! Very good!"

Cody's teeth clenched with a grating sound, murderous light flashing in his eyes: "I want to see just what your background really is!"

He turned and strode away.

He had already made up his mind to use his connections to thoroughly investigate this 'Blood Abyss' origin.