After reporting his whereabouts to Eldest Senior Sister and Dai Bufan, Lu Yang left the Fourth Housekeeper to watch over the Sect and the first three Housekeepers headed to the location of the Spirit Chef Competition.

The Spirit Chef Competition was held in Demon City, the imperial capital of the Demon Nation.

It was said that Zhu Tian himself had extended an invitation to the Spirit Chef Alliance, hoping that by doing so, the world would come to know Demon City.

Having learned from the experience of trekking and flying to the Mountain Moving and Sea Filling Sect last time, Lu Yang chose to travel by flying boat this time, accompanied by Yun Mengmeng to the Great Xia Border.

The journey was uneventful, except for Yun Mengmeng who would often exclaim loudly while on the flying boat, pulling Lu Yang to look at this and that, attracting much attention.

"Sister Mengmeng, it can’t be your first time going out, can it? You seem very excited," Lu Yang said helplessly as people around them were watching.

Over the years, Yun Mengmeng hadn’t always stayed at the Seek Dao Sect; she would often go out to search for delicious food and have a great time.

"Although it’s not the first time I’ve gone out, it’s the first time going out with the Second-in-command," said Yun Mengmeng with a giggle. Previously, she had tried to get Xiao Zhi to go out and play, but Xiao Zhi had outright refused. This time, she finally had company.

Lu Yang shook his head with a smile, knowing that going out with another person indeed felt different from going out alone.

After all, with Fairy Eternity residing in his Spiritual Space, he would never know what it felt like to travel alone.

Then, the two crossed over the Great Xia Border and entered the Demon Territory.

Lu Yang had been to the Demon Territory several times before; each visit to the Demon Territory included a trip to Demon City, so he knew the way well.

The two took the Sword Washing Pool and headed straight for Demon City.

"Second-in-command, would you like some beef jerky?" Yun Mengmeng asked, holding a bag of beef jerky. To prepare for the trip, she had purchased a heap of things from the cafeteria to munch on along the way.

Lu Yang took the beef jerky and extended his index finger, which gathered Sword Qi. With a fierce chop, the beef jerky and the Sword Qi both snapped in two.

Lu Yang handed the two pieces of beef jerky back to Yun Mengmeng.

"I have bad teeth."

"You could try infusing your teeth with Sword Qi so you can chew it," Yun Mengmeng sincerely suggested.

"Forget it, you eat it." Replying to sincerity with sincerity, Lu Yang also earnestly refused Yun Mengmeng’s suggestion.

"We’ve arrived." After some time flying, the Sword Washing Pool descended near Demon City.

Lu Yang’s appearance caused quite a stir; by now, he was well-known, his reputation shining bright as the midday sun.

"Is this Fellow Daoist Lu Yang in person?" one person exclaimed upon seeing Lu Yang, quickly walking over in long strides.

"And you are?"

"The Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Spirit Chef Alliance, Liu Xing."

"So you’re Elder Liu Xing." Before coming, Lu Yang had obtained information about the Spirit Chef Alliance from Elder Brother Dai. This Liu Xing was one of the three Vice Alliance Hierarchs, with a Cultivation Level at the Integration Late Stage.

"I dare not claim to be your elder." Liu Xing repeatedly waved his hand in humility. Although he was uncertain about how much of Talent Lu’s rumored skill was true, even if he lacked skill, the title of founder of Cultivation Monthly was not to be taken lightly.

"And who might this be?" Liu Xing noticed the stunningly beautiful woman standing beside Lu Yang and was slightly startled; he found it somewhat difficult to discern her Cultivation Level.

"My friend." Lu Yang did not elaborate on introducing Yun Mengmeng. Using her real name would directly match the name of the Heavenly Court Sect Master and calling her Yun Zhi was even less appropriate.

"Ah, a friend of Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, surely also a person of profound knowledge and extraordinary talent. Please, both of you follow me into Demon City."

Entering Demon City, Lu Yang glanced at the resplendent palace atop the Demon City Sacred Mountain.

"That is the Demon Emperor’s palace, does Fellow Daoist Lu Yang have an interest?" Liu Xing asked with a smile.

"The Demon Emperor, oh you mean Zhu Tian." Liu Xing’s sudden mention of the Demon Emperor caught Lu Yang off guard.

"Not interested," Lu Yang shook his head repeatedly.

Why would he have any interest in the Demon Emperor’s palace? Whenever he visited Demon City, he didn’t go anywhere else but straight to the palace to find Zhu Tian.

However, to Liu Xing, it wasn’t so simple. The Demon Emperor’s palace was such a mysterious place, how could anyone not be interested?

"If Fellow Daoist Lu Yang is interested, I can get in touch with friends in the Demon Emperor’s palace, and you should be able to enter."

"Really, there’s no need."

Lu Yang couldn’t help but smile. He was familiar only with Zhu Tian’s palace; in contrast, he was not well acquainted with Demon City as a whole.

Every time he came to Demon City, he found significant changes. Under Zhu Tian’s guidance, the city as a whole displayed an architectural style that blended the wildness of the Demon Race with the civilization of the Human race.

Especially, since Zhu Tian himself was a master of architecture, the blueprints of Demon City designed by him had tremendous artistic value. Anyone who came to Demon City would marvel at its majestic splendor.

"Such a beautiful place," Yun Mengmeng exclaimed in amazement, the architectural style of Demon City was unlike any other place.

Walking the streets of Demon City, one rarely saw members of the Demon Race in their true form. Most had transformed into human shapes, retaining only a small part of their demonic features, such as ears and tails.

There were also some whose attire was distinctly different from that of the Demon Territory.

"These are Spirit Chefs and Quasi-Spirit Chefs from Great Xia, the East Sea, and the Extreme Northern Lands."

"Quasi-Spirit Chef?"

"They are Cultivators preparing for the Spirit Chef exam," Liu Xing explained with a smile.

"Only those Cultivators who pass the Spirit Chef exam are recognized as Spirit Chefs by the Spirit Chef Alliance, and the Alliance issues a certificate of proof."

"And some Cultivators, despite their culinary skills, have not passed the Spirit Chef Alliance exam; they are considered Quasi-Spirit Chefs."

"Only the true Spirit Chefs are eligible to participate in the Spirit Chef competition. Thus, before the competition begins, the Alliance will organize a Spirit Chef examination so that the Quasi-Spirit Chefs who pass can also join the competition."

"This is it." The Spirit Chef Alliance arranged the most luxurious inn in Demon City for Lu Yang, located in the city’s center.

Right in front of the inn stood a statue of the Demon Emperor – a round and headless Zhu Tian, completely red and winged, towering several dozen feet high, very conspicuous, one of the unique landmarks of Demon City.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, do you two need one room or two?" Liu Xing quietly sent a message to Lu Yang.

"Of course, we need two rooms," Lu Yang rolled his eyes, Liu Xing must have misunderstood something.

After arranging accommodations, Liu Xing took out two Jade Scrolls: "The Jade Scrolls contain the detailed schedule of activities, to better arrange your time. Then, may the Yingtian Immortal bless you both."

"Hold on, Yingtian Immortal?" Lu Yang was about to offer some courteous words, but he couldn’t let this comment go.

"Does Fellow Daoist Lu Yang not know? The Yingtian Immortal is the Ancestor of Spirit Chef, the only Immortal Cook. It is said that eating the food of Yingtian Immortal can induce intoxication, as if entering an Immortal Realm, it also makes one forget their mortal past, like dreams and illusions. The effects are endless, beyond our comprehension," Liu Xing explained.

"It is said that Yingtian Immortal’s food is not of the Mortal World, and thus, cannot be contained in mortal vessels. Even kitchenware like pots and pans must be personally crafted by the Yingtian Immortal."

"Furthermore, historical records indicate that the other three immortals were willing to wait over a hundred years just to eat Yingtian Immortal’s cooking, which signifies the extent of its extraordinary taste."