In response, Hazak happily devoured the Black Demon's corpse after being helped by Krune. Eventually, it gulped in hesitance, swallowing the Black Demon's core that was different than the previous Black Demon core it had swallowed.

After all, this Demon Core also contained Spiritual Energy, so it was naturally different. However, the moment Hazak swallowed the Black Demon Core, a change erupted within its body, causing the miasma to slam into the Cloud Whale like a tsunami, shocking Krune for a moment.

However, upon being notified by Hazak, he allowed the miasma to enter from the top of the Could Whale from where it usually sucked in air. Krune created a layer of ice around it while letting Hazak sit below the blowhole.

This way, he blocked the miasma from going beyond the layer of ice, ensuring it didn't damage the items he had brought forth. The Cloud Whale proceeded towards the next city by traveling alongside the Abyssal Trench.

As he knew that all the cities were located on the Abyssal Trench, as long as he moved along its border, he would reach the next city. However, to conserve his energy, Krune didn't hurry forth, causing the Cloud Whale to glide naturally, expending the least amount of energy.

This was the biggest advantage of the Cloud Whale. Using that, he could travel far by expending the least amount of energy. As it continued to travel, Krune gazed at Hazak with interest, watching its skin turn blacker as time passed.

Eventually, it fully turned into a Black Demon, absorbing an insane amount of miasma. Moreover, it continued to evolve, finally opening its eyes after six months had passed, having fully absorbed the traits of the Black Demon Krune had killed.

It turned around, tearing up as it bowed towards Krune. "Lord, I can feel Spiritual Energy gathering at my Demon Core."

"That's great. Once we leave this place, I'll install a set of meridians in your body to help you cultivate properly," Krune said when a question hit him, thinking to himself, 'How will I bring Hazak with me beyond the Sub-Realm?'

Intending to ponder about it later, Krune caused the Cloud Whale to move forth, landing atop the battlefield. They had long arrived before the second city. Then again, as Hazak seemed immersed in its evolution, Krune didn't wish to disturb it. That's why he waited until it had finished evolving.

The moment the Cloud Whale arrived above the battlefield, it was automatically pulled towards the ground, prevented from flying. Having expected it in advance, Krune prepared himself accordingly. At the moment it landed on the battlefield, the Cloud Whale unleashed a weak air needle, destroying half the demons standing before it.

A layer of ice formed on the ground as the Cloud Whale skated above it, moving forth as the layer of ice increased in thickness, stopping upon reaching a height of two meters. The Cloud Whale moved towards the city as Krune slammed an ice spike into every demon that tried to jump at the Cloud Whale.

However, once he neared the humans, Krune realized that the humans were alarmed, guarding against him for a possible attack. Sighing, Krune slowed down the Cloud Whale, exiting it as he said, "Let me meet your City Lord."

"What makes you think we'll allow a demon to meet our City Lord?" A man, seemingly in Tier 5, retorted, emitting killing intent as he brandished his sword. Krune looked at the man for a second, causing the other party to scream in shock when his legs turned into an ice sculpture. "Don't make me repeat myself a second time."

He pointed at the Cloud Whale behind him and said, "Demons can't do this. If you don't wish to make an enemy out of me, drag your City Lord out."

Quite the number of humans on the battlefield had seen the Cloud Whale in action. So, even if those at Tier 5 were unwilling to make him meet with the City Lord, some of the humans realized the meaning behind Krune's words, rushing towards the city.

"If you don't wish to make me your enemy, bring your City Lord out."

It was clear as to what it meant. So, it also meant that for the moment, as long as they complied with his demands, Krune wouldn't be their enemy. The fact that he hadn't killed any humans was enough proof of that claim.

Soon, the City Lord rushed out of the city, flashing through the battlefield before he arrived, cupping his hands as he gazed at Krune, shuddering in response upon sensing Krune's strength. He then asked with respect, "Sir, may I know why you visited my city?"

"Do you know someone named Gehen?" Krune asked, noticing the City Lord's eyes light up upon the mention of the name.

"Yes, there's just one person with that name," The City Lord replied.

"I'm a hero from below," Krune said in response, noticing the City Lord heave a grand sigh in relief.

"Please follow me. Let's talk more inside." The City Lord showed the way, intending to lead them when Krune landed atop the Cloud Whale, motioning for him to sit beside.

"This is faster," Krune said, patting beside him.

Gulping for a moment, the City Lord nodded and landed beside Krune, watching the Cloud Whale move through the battlefield. Even though the humans were scared upon seeing such a gigantic creature that they had never witnessed, after seeing the City Lord seated atop it, they relaxed a little.

However, upon gazing at Krune seated beside the City Lord, they tensed up once again. After all, Krune still wore his Monster Gecko armor. So, he looked incredibly scary.

Once they crossed the bridge and entered the city, the Cloud Whale took off to the air, heading straight towards the center of the city where the administrative building should exist.

He looked at the City Lord and asked, "Are you able to communicate with Gehen?"

"The previous City Lord is the one maintaining contact with Gehen," The City Lord replied, amazed by the Cloud Whale's ability to fly silently.

"Thank goodness." Krune nodded and told him, "Let's talk further once I converse with Gehen."

"Alright." The City Lord nodded, patting his head to calm his tensed self. Unlike others, his senses were stronger. So, he was able to sense Krune's unfathomable power, realizing that he was already on par with the legendary Black Demons.