Phoenix Cry Mountain.
This is one of the nine sacred lands of the demon clans in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains!
At this moment, a figure hurriedly flew in, landing before the jade pavilion built on a massive phoenix tree in Phoenix Cry Mountain.
“Reporting to the Holy King, we just received news that Red Fire Peak has revived. The earth’s veins have erupted with fire, scorching the land for a thousand miles!”
The figure stood outside the pavilion’s gate, speaking with utmost respect.
“Was it because of the earth vein fire lotus root?”
A gentle voice came from within the pavilion.
“The Holy King sees clearly!”
“Now, the earth vein fire lotus root has been divided among several demon kings. The treasure land of Red Fire Peak is completely ruined. Such reckless plundering is utterly deplorable. Shall we investigate those demon kings?” the great demon asked again.
“No need. Since they’ve already done it, they must have prepared their excuses. It’s just one treasure land. Let them have it!”
“But this trend must not grow. You go and summon the three demon ancestors to meet me at the Holy Mountain!”
“Yes, Holy King!”
The great demon’s spirits lifted at the words, and he promptly took his leave.
He understood that the Holy King intended to reprimand those three great families. Clearly, the incident at Red Fire Peak had slightly displeased the Holy King.
…
Black Wind Mountain.
After learning the full story from the small demon, Mo Fan didn’t linger. He rode clouds and mist, leading a group of small demons to the peak of Black Wind Mountain.
“Disaster!”
“Those damned demons are attacking again!!”
“Quick, inform the commanders and summon the generals of the General Hall!!”
No sooner had Mo Fan arrived in the skies above Black Wind Mountain than a shrill, terrified cry rang out from below.
Then, figures soared into the air from afar. Mo Fan looked and saw they were the monkey clan demon generals from the General Hall.
As Mo Fan observed them, they too scrutinised Mo Fan and his group. To their delight, they recognised their Great King, and they swarmed forward to greet him.
Below, the small demon who had first cried out saw the General Hall’s generals rushing forward together. Amid the swirling demon mist, he couldn’t see clearly and assumed this intruder was as formidable as the last, immediately shouting.
“Disaster! The generals are joining forces. This demon must be terrifying. Quick, fetch Lady White to deal with it!!”
From atop the demon cloud, Mo Fan heard the shrill voice and felt a touch of helplessness.
From the voice alone, he knew who the small demon was.
In all of Black Wind Mountain, only Screech, under Zhazha’s command, could produce such a piercing cry.
“Stop shouting. It’s me!”
With a wave of Mo Fan’s hand, the demon mist swirled, and the group descended to the ground.
“Such a terrifying monster! Quick, a demon…”
Screech glanced over but didn’t immediately see Mo Fan. Instead, he was startled by the ferocious fire lizard, over ten zhang tall, thinking a demon had truly invaded the mountain.
*Slap!*
“Blind fool!”
“You don’t even recognise the Great King?!”
Zhazha, arriving in a gust of wind, appeared beside Screech and slapped him, sending him stumbling. Then, with a joyful expression, he approached Mo Fan, “Greetings, Great King!”
“You’re finally back!”
Bai Yaoyao also appeared among the demons. Mo Fan looked toward her voice and saw the snake demon, as beautiful as ever. He nodded, saying, “Yes, I’m back. You’ve worked hard these days!”
“It wasn’t much trouble, though some brothers fell.”
Bai Yaoyao shook her head, her tone calm.
“I know!”
Mo Fan nodded, then turned to face the gathered demons watching him, saying gravely, “They died for our Black Wind Mountain. Their deaths are honourable! Their names will surely be etched on the Demon Soul Monument…”
After delivering a rousing speech, Mo Fan instructed the commanders to tally the casualties at Black Wind Mountain. He then consulted Bai Yaoyao and He Feifei, who had rushed over, for details.
The final report darkened Mo Fan’s expression.
This time, Lei Yuchuan’s assault on Black Wind Mountain had killed two monkey clan demon generals, six demon soldiers, and over ten small demons!
The injured were numerous, with Red Eyes and Pig Master suffering the worst.
If not for Pig Master’s life-preserving divine ability, Red Eyes might not have survived.
To heal the others, Pig Master had weakened himself considerably.
Mo Fan immediately sought out Pig Master, and with a wave of his hand, numerous demon corpses appeared.
Using these corpses, Pig Master employed his “Corpse Devouring” divine ability, quickly restoring his vitality. Not only that, his cultivation seemed to have advanced further.
“Come, let’s go visit that fellow Red Eyes!”
Seeing Pig Master fully recovered, Mo Fan smiled and left his cave.
Soon, the demons followed Mo Fan to Red Eyes’ cave.
But as they arrived outside, their expressions turned peculiar.
“Ouch, damn wild demon, beating this commander to such a state. How can I face other demons like this?”
“Ouch! It hurts!”
“That bastard Pig Head didn’t even heal me first. I treated him like a brother, and he fails me at the critical moment… Ouch, easy!”
“Commander, is this pressure alright?”
“Yes, just right!”
“Hey, you there, I’m thirsty. Hurry and brew some tea!”
Hearing the voices from within the cave, even Mo Fan felt a bit awkward, wondering what Red Eyes was up to. From the sounds, it seemed female demons were present?
But seeing the demons behind him pricking up their ears to eavesdrop, Mo Fan’s face twitched. He cleared his throat and called out loudly, “Commander Red Eyes, I heard you were injured by a wild demon while defending our Black Wind Mountain?”
“This king rushed to see you as soon as I returned to the mountain!”
With that, Mo Fan stepped into the cave.
Inside, he saw Red Eyes lounging brazenly on a hammock woven from vines, his body wrapped in bandages, groaning while enjoying the attentive care of two female demons.
One female demon was massaging his feet, while the other carefully served him tea.
Both were minor demons, barely able to manifest half their spiritual forms, though their appearances were decent.
“Great King, you’re finally back!”
“It’s been a year and a half! A whole year and a half without seeing you, Great King. I’ve missed you terribly!”
Red Eyes, seeing Mo Fan, immediately grew excited.
The two female demons hurriedly bowed, “Greetings, Great King!”
“No need for formalities!”
Mo Fan waved his hand, then looked at Red Eyes with a half-smile, “You seem to be enjoying yourself, with two female demons tending to you for just a minor injury. Forget a year and a half, even a decade or two, and you might not think of your Great King.”
“Cough… Great King, I’m really badly hurt this time!”
Red Eyes looked embarrassed but shamelessly added, “Besides, I, Red Eyes, have followed you through thick and thin, never complaining of hardship or fatigue. Can’t I enjoy myself a bit?!”
“…”
Mo Fan was speechless, though it did seem somewhat reasonable.
Among the demons of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, Black Wind Mountain was perhaps the most disciplined. Elsewhere, one might hear constant debauchery day and night.
But Black Wind Mountain was different. Since Mo Fan established the Demon Network, any demon seeking illicit affairs had to be cautious, fearing they’d become the talk of the mountain’s small demons by the next day.
Under Pig Master’s divine ability, the previously frail Red Eyes instantly became vibrant, full of energy!
“Great King, Demon Network Commander Xiao Huang has returned and wishes to see you!”
At that moment, Er Ha, guarding outside the cave, entered and respectfully reported to Mo Fan.
