While Mo Fan was practising alchemy at Red Fire Peak, an increasing number of demons began to gather on the mountain.
The weakest among these demons were at the Demon Soldier realm, with quite a few Demon Generals present as well.
Initially, the small demons on Red Fire Peak, who were training in fire techniques, thought their opportunity had come, believing they could extort a fortune.
However, after the two red rat demons at the foot of the mountain were slain, a great terror spread among the demons, and they no longer dared to demand bribes.
The commotion on Red Fire Peak naturally caught the attention of Bai Xue and Er Ha. For this reason, Er Ha specifically went out to scout and managed to gather some information.
“How did it go?”
Bai Xue looked at the returning Er Ha, her face full of curiosity.
“When Master Nine takes action, one is worth two!”
“Of course, I found out something!”
Er Ha smirked proudly, then spoke in a serious tone, “It turns out there’s a rare treasure in Red Fire Peak called the Earth Vein Fire Lotus, a high-grade Mysterious-level spiritual herb!
The fire lotus itself doesn’t have any special medicinal effects, but its twelve lotus seeds are exceptional, each considered high-grade Mysterious-level.
Once consumed, they not only enhance cultivation but also have a high chance of improving a creature’s physique, potentially awakening fire-related supernatural abilities!”
“There’s such a treasure?”
Bai Xue was astonished upon hearing this.
A high-grade Mysterious-level spiritual herb was remarkable enough. The Six-Coloured Vermilion Fruit, which once sparked a brutal fight among the Three Mountains, was a Mysterious-level treasure tree, but it only produced one high-grade Mysterious-level fruit.
Yet this Earth Vein Fire Lotus produced twelve seeds at once, so it was no wonder it attracted so many demons.
“Indeed, and I also heard that eight of the twelve Earth Vein Fire Lotus seeds must be offered to Phoenix Cry Mountain. The remaining four are what the demon cultivators are fighting over!” Er Ha said gravely.
“Because of this, most of the demon cultivators here come from various parts of the Phoenix Cry Mountain demon domain, and they’re quite formidable, including some exceptionally talented individuals!”
Hearing Er Ha’s words, Bai Xue nodded, “With such powerful effects, it’s no surprise that these lotus seeds are attracting so many demon cultivators. But this works in our favour. With everyone’s attention on the Earth Vein Fire Lotus, no one will dare disturb the Great King’s cultivation.”
“You’re awfully relaxed. Aren’t you even a little tempted?”
Er Ha gave Bai Xue a strange look.
“What’s the use of being tempted? How could small Demon Soldiers like us hope to claim such a treasure?”
Bai Xue gave a wry smile, then said, “If the Great King were here, he might have a chance to try, but he’s in seclusion now. How could the two of us compete with those Demon Generals?”
“You’re not wrong, but there’s no rush. The Earth Vein Fire Lotus hasn’t matured yet. If the Great King can come out of seclusion before the seeds ripen, we might still have a slim chance!”
Er Ha chuckled. Ever since he learned about the Earth Vein Fire Lotus, he’d been itching with excitement.
But as Bai Xue said, with their current cultivation, they had no chance of competing with those Demon Generals.
Thus, the two demons stood guard outside Mo Fan’s secluded cave for months.
During this time, they occasionally heard muffled thunderous sounds from within the cave, as if something was exploding. At first, the two demons were alarmed, tempted to rush in and check.
But after Mo Fan sent a message assuring them he was fine, they stopped paying it much attention.
By now, they had grown accustomed to the explosive sounds.
Meanwhile, far away in the Demon Spirit Mountain Range, undercurrents were stirring in the Three Mountains region.
Ever since Mo Fan returned and declared himself king, the other two demon mountains had constantly sent spies to monitor Black Wind Mountain’s every move.
Initially, the two mountains planned to join forces to attack and divide Black Wind Mountain. But at that moment, Qin Changsheng and Du Ya suddenly visited Black Wind Mountain, fighting their way from the foot to the peak.
Later, Mo Fan, with his sole demonic strength, not only defeated those two scoundrels but also chased them deep into the Southern Wilderness.
That battle’s outstanding performance made the leaders of the two demon mountains wary of Mo Fan, and they dared not act recklessly.
Not long after, the two mountains noticed something unusual about Black Wind Mountain. From their spies, they learned that Black Wind Mountain’s overall strength now seemed to surpass even the era of Zhu Xianfeng. The leaders of the two mountains could no longer sit still.
Thus, Blood Bat King and Black Feather King, the two demon kings, held a secret meeting and devised a malicious plan targeting Black Wind Mountain.
With the two mountains fanning the flames, the news of Black Wind Mountain’s new demon king spread quickly, soon reaching Phoenix Cry Mountain.
Phoenix Cry Mountain was one of the nine sacred lands of the demon race and the backer of the Three Mountains. Thus, every year, the Three Mountains had to offer a staggering amount of tribute to Phoenix Cry Mountain.
In the eyes of some great demons of Phoenix Cry Mountain, the Three Mountains were insignificant but obedient, providing substantial cultivation resources.
Perhaps these great demons had no use for them, but their descendants or subordinate demons could benefit.
Thus, in the eyes of these great demons, the Three Mountains were absolutely indispensable!
Zhu Xianfeng’s death was an unexpected event, leading the great demons of Phoenix Cry Mountain to mistakenly believe Black Wind Mountain had been completely destroyed.
However, upon receiving news of Black Wind Mountain, those great demons were overjoyed, as it meant they could continue to control it!
Phoenix Cry Mountain.
The Lei Yu family was one of the major clans of Phoenix Cry Mountain, with an incredibly deep foundation, boasting several Demon King-level existences and an unparalleled ancestor!
At this moment, the clan leader, Lei Yu Shan, was toying with a jade slip in his hand.
“My King, the young master has arrived!”
Below the hall, a black-robed elder spoke respectfully to Lei Yu Shan on the main seat.
“Let him in!”
Lei Yu Shan nodded. Soon, his son, Lei Yu Chuan, entered from outside the hall.
“Father, you called for me?”
Lei Yu Chuan, clad in a purple robe, looked at the man on the main seat.
“Yes, take a look at this!”
Lei Yu Shan nodded, tossing the jade slip, which floated before the purple-robed youth.
Lei Yu Chuan took the jade slip, pressed it to his forehead, and after a moment, frowned slightly, “It’s just a new king of Black Wind Mountain. Is such a trivial matter worth summoning me back for?”
“Don’t underestimate Black Wind Mountain. Though it’s a small place, its annual tribute is no small amount. Right now, the other major clans are also eyeing it.
So, I took the initiative to pull some strings and take on this matter.”
Lei Yu Shan spoke calmly, looking at his son.
“You want me to go to Black Wind Mountain and subdue this new demon king?”
Lei Yu Chuan quickly grasped his father’s intention.
“Exactly. If you handle this well, it’ll be a great achievement!”
“Moreover, I’ve already investigated. This so-called Black Wind Demon King isn’t a true Demon King but has the same Demon General cultivation as you, so you should have no trouble.” Lei Yu Shan smiled.
In truth, he was securing merit for his son!
“Father, you’re underestimating me!”
“I’m a demon prince, with the bloodline of a demon ancestor. Though my cultivation is only at the late Demon General stage, my strength is unmatched among most in the Demon General realm. A mere obscure toad demon? I could crush it with a flick of my hand!”
Lei Yu Chuan snorted, but then frowned, “But what about Red Fire Peak?”
“You don’t need to worry about Red Fire Peak. I’ll leave it to your younger brother to handle.”
Lei Yu Shan waved his hand, then said, “Go prepare. This time, you must not only subdue the new demon king but also bring him back to Phoenix Cry Mountain to report!”
“Yes, Father!”
