This sky curtain is the realm barrier outside the Demon Domain.

Looking through the hazy light screen, the view is still a vast ocean. However, to distinguish it from the Cang Mang Domain, and following the habit of the Demon Race, this sea is collectively referred to as the 'Chaotic Demon Sea.'

Within the Chaotic Demon Sea, islands are scattered like stars, similar in appearance to the Endless Sea. But under the rule of the Demon Race, each island is occupied by Great Demons possessing powerful demonic power, accompanied by countless Demon Beasts.

For outsiders, venturing deep into the Chaotic Demon Sea, once their whereabouts are exposed, they will inevitably face a dire situation surrounded and killed by demons, extremely perilous.

Therefore, over the years, few Daoist Monarchs of the Vientiane Realm from the Cang Mang Domain have dared to venture here lightly.

Of course, there are indeed some Human Clan cultivators in the Chaotic Demon Sea, but compared to the Cang Mang Domain, the cultivators here are often of extremely low status, swept away by the Demon Race to become slaves under their rule, doing hard labor like mining to make a meager living.

And to set foot on the land of the Demon Domain, this Chaotic Demon Sea is a necessary path.

At this moment, the clouds in the sky stirred violently, and the tall figure of Jiang Shu appeared.

His gaze fell on the curtain hanging from the sky in front of him, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

From the endless expanse of the sky curtain, he sensed an immensely vast power fluctuation, the aura filled with a menacing intent, completely different from the realm barrier of the Cang Mang Domain.

Walking slowly closer, Jiang Shu raised his hand and pressed against the hazy light screen. As soon as he touched it, he felt a strong repulsive force infiltrate his palm, sweeping along his arm's meridians into his body.

Only after eradicating that special power did the feeling of repulsion gradually weaken.

But his right hand could only press into the light screen less than half an inch, unable to proceed further.

This degree of repulsive force is far beyond what can be broken through below the Vientiane Realm.

However, for the current Jiang Shu, it was not difficult.

Realizing this, a surge of fierce Power of Great Dao suddenly erupted from his right hand, like a sharp sword, directly piercing into the sky curtain.

Shhh! 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

The Power of Great Dao exploded instantly, with a slight tearing sound, a long, narrow crack was torn open from the light screen, and the cool sea breeze from the Chaotic Demon Sea flowed out instantly.

Jiang Shu smiled slightly, withdrew his palm, and immediately stepped into the crack.

At the same time, not far from the realm barrier of the Demon Domain, rolling black clouds and howling winds surrounded a pitch-black war chariot drawn by nine ferocious demon beasts, suspended in the clouds, riding the waves with a mighty surge of demonic power echoing through the void.

Inside the war chariot, a tall figure clad in blood-colored armor with two horns on his head was holding a large wine jug, leaning sideways on the couch, his cold gaze aimlessly scanning the sea below, revealing a hint of dejection.

Judging by the profound aura emanating from him, he was an unmistakable middle-stage Daoist Monarch of the Vientiane Realm!

This demon was none other than the Black Dragon Demon Lord, once responsible for overseeing the broader situation of the Demon Race at the Ancient Demon Sect Relics!

Casually examining the sea without detecting any anomaly, the Black Dragon Demon Lord withdrew his gaze listlessly, lifted the wine jug, and took a heavy swig.

"Gulp, gulp."

Perhaps due to the increasing drunkenness, the Black Dragon Demon Lord finished the wine in one go, his eyes growing more muddled, shaking the empty wine jug, and casually threw it from the chariot, his eyes filled with a hint of indignation.

Bang!

Slamming a heavy palm on the chariot's railing, the Black Dragon Demon Lord exhaled thick wine vapor, muttering angrily:

"I, a dignified Demon Monarch, am tasked with such trivial chores! Aaargh! I'm going to die of frustration!"

Back then, the Black Dragon Demon Lord, accompanied by the Heavenly Dragon, the Heavenly Phoenix, and over ten highly talented commanders from the Demon Race, ventured to the Ancient Demon Sect Relics, expecting the Heavenly Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix to demonstrate divine prowess and seize the sect's opportunities, simultaneously assisting Demon Sect's Qiu Taoguang and others in crushing the Eight Great Sects' teams, paving the way for the Demon Race's invasion of the Cang Mang Domain.

Yet, to his dismay, the Heavenly Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix, two princes whom the Demon Race had high hopes for, failed to achieve their goals and both tragically perished, their bodies never retrieved.

Along with them, all accompanying Demon Race commanders were utterly destroyed.

With such devastating losses, the Black Dragon Demon Lord, appointed as the overseer by the clan, was undoubtedly accountable. Upon delivering the news back to the Demon Domain, he incurred the overwhelming wrath of the Demon Emperor and various Demon Venerables.

Whenever he recalls that day, witnessing the furious scenes of the Demon Emperor and others, the Black Dragon Demon Lord can't help but shudder.

According to past practices, such a major blunder would have resulted in him being suppressed in the Demon Race's bottomless black prison for at least a hundred years.

Fortunately, because the Demon Race was about to join forces with the Demon Sect to attack the Cang Mang Domain, desperately needing manpower, and with the clan's elders pleading on his behalf, he was spared from the harsh environment of the black prison.

But even so, the Demon Venerable was greatly disappointed in him. When the war started, he sent him to the Chaotic Demon Sea to guard the Realm Barrier to prevent anyone from the Eight Great Sects from taking advantage of the chaos to counterattack and invade the rear Demon Domain.

Though that was said, Black Dragon Demon Lord himself knew clearly that this was no different from being exiled.

The battle in the Endless Sea was extremely intense, and both sides had poured countless manpower into the battlefield, fearing that if their momentum was overshadowed by the opponent, it would lead to a tilted situation and eventual defeat.

At this critical juncture, who would be so reckless as to venture into the Demon Domain to court death?

Originally, according to Black Dragon Demon Lord's plan, he wanted to fight bravely in this war, even at the cost of his life, to achieve a proud battle record. This way, he could redeem his faults and restore his image with the Demon Emperor, hoping to be reused in the future.

However, this wishful thinking was completely destroyed by the Demon Emperor's arrangement for him.

Guarding in the rear, even if you want to risk your life, there's no target to vent on!

And without battle merits, how could he repair his tarnished reputation?

Undoubtedly, this was a dead end.

Seeing that his future prospects in the Demon Race were exceedingly bleak, Black Dragon Demon Lord, in his anger and unwillingness, was filled with immense hatred towards the instigator of his predicament.

"Crack, crack."

The large hand gripping the railing slowly exerted force, creating several deep marks on it. The anger in Black Dragon Demon Lord's chest surged, and he suddenly looked up and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Jiang Taixuan of the True Martial Sect!!"

"You better pray that you never encounter this Demon Lord in your life!!"

"Otherwise, this Demon Lord will skin you alive, draw your tendons, and devour you to vent my hatred!!"

After this outburst, he felt the anger in his heart slightly diminish. He shook his head, dizzy from the roar, and reached to retrieve a jar of wine from the storage bag at his waist, wanting to drink away his sorrows.

However, just as Black Dragon Demon Lord's hand touched the mouth of the storage bag, a very subtle fluctuation suddenly came from afar, causing his actions to halt instantly.

"Hmm?"

Initially, Black Dragon Demon Lord was momentarily dazed, seemingly unaware of the source of this fluctuation, but after just two breaths, he suddenly became alert!

"This fluctuation is... someone broke open the Realm Barrier by force?!"

At this thought, the ferocity in Black Dragon Demon Lord's eyes soared instantly!

"Good, good, good! I didn't expect that guarding such a barren place would actually yield unexpected rewards!"

To break through the Realm Barrier and arrive here, it must at least be a cultivator of the Vientiane Realm Daoist Monarch level. This sudden discovery plunged the frustrated Black Dragon Demon Lord into madness!

Hahaha!

Truly, the heavens never seal all exits, and they certainly don't block a dragon's path!

As long as he could capture the intruder and bring them back to the clan, he would have made a great contribution!

At that time, the Demon Emperor would certainly look at him differently, and none of the other clan elders would dare to look down on him!

Countless thoughts flooded his mind all at once, and due to the excitement and thrill, Black Dragon Demon Lord's entire body seemed to tremble uncontrollably.

"Go! Let's meet that reckless fellow!"

As soon as he issued the command, the nine sinister demon beasts pulling the chariot let out a skyward roar, their four hooves vibrating, riding on raging waves of clouds, dashing toward the direction of the unique fluctuation.

Not long after, at the edge of Black Dragon Demon Lord's vision, the sky curtain undulated, and then a long and narrow rift was torn open.

After that, he saw a tall figure squeezing out from that crack in the sky.

However, when Black Dragon Demon Lord's gaze gathered on that figure's face and recognized the true identity of the newcomer, his previously excited expression froze suddenly, and even his breathing seemed to stop!

"Jiang Shu!!!"

"Jiang Taixuan!!!"