Although it is unclear what kind of authority the Demon Network possesses, or what sort of organisation it is, no one disputes the appointment issued by Mo Fan.
After all, everyone witnessed the recent contest, where most of the demon soldiers, except for a few who did not participate, fought against Little Yellow, yet all were defeated by him.
This clearly shows how powerful Little Yellow is. Though a half-demon, he has proven himself through strength.
The demon clan most reveres strength, so naturally, no one objects.
Little Yellow himself was overwhelmed with surprise. He never expected to receive the position of commander upon arriving at Black Wind Mountain. Immediately, he knelt on one knee before Mo Fan, saying solemnly, “Thank you, Great King. Little Yellow will surely manage the Demon Network well and never betray the Great King’s trust!”
“Good, I believe in you!”
Mo Fan smiled, stepped forward to help Little Yellow up, and spat out a sword pellet from his mouth.
“I said that if you won the bet, I would give you a gift!”
With that, Mo Fan handed the sword pellet to Little Yellow, whose face lit up with excitement, his body trembling slightly.
“Take it!”
“This item originally belonged to your mother. After slaying Bai Daoyuan that day, I kept it. Now, it’s time to return it to its rightful owner.”
“Thank you, Great King!”
Little Yellow took the sword pellet, deeply moved.
Having learned the method of refining sword pellets from his mother, he knew well the immense value of this pellet, which ranked among top-grade magical treasures. It was also an item his mother had once nurtured within her body, carrying special emotional significance for him.
But Little Yellow also understood that his mother’s decision not to reclaim this sword pellet was, in fact, an act of gratitude.
Yet he never imagined the Great King would return this sword to him, and his heart was filled with indescribable emotion.
“Alright, just serve me well from now on!”
Mo Fan smiled, patted Little Yellow’s shoulder, and then transmitted a message, “The Demon Network’s duty is to monitor all activities of the demon masses within Black Wind Mountain.
It is to monitor the movements of the major demon clans within the Three Mountains and Black Water River region!
It is to monitor the activities of all demon clans across the Hundred Thousand Mountains!
And it is to monitor the affairs of the entire Nine Continents!
In simple terms, I want to establish an intelligence network capable of overseeing the world!
Remember this.
The Demon Network has no limit on the number or type of members!
Anyone who can serve me can join the Demon Network!”
Little Yellow’s body trembled at these words. He looked up at the smiling Mo Fan, then nodded firmly.
“Don’t feel too much pressure. Do your best, and there’s no rush. Think carefully about how to proceed. If you face any difficulties, come to me, and I will fully support you!”
Mo Fan patted Little Yellow’s shoulder again, then prepared to dismiss the demons. But he noticed Red Eye staring at him, hesitating as if wanting to speak.
“If you’ve got something to say, spit it out. Don’t look so sneaky!”
Mo Fan said irritably.
“Ahem, Great King, well, since Little Yellow is now the commander of the Demon Network, can I go back to being the captain of the enforcement team?” Red Eye chuckled.
“Did I ever say that?”
Mo Fan rolled his eyes, then snorted, “But I’ll let you off this time. Go back to your position as enforcement team captain!
If there’s a next time, I’ll personally skin you!”
“Yes! Thank you, Great King! The Great King is mighty!”
Red Eye, excited, turned to the group of close demon friends like Zha Zha and shouted, “Brothers, your Rabbit Lord is back as the enforcement team captain!
From now on, every single one of you better behave!
Your Rabbit Lord has the right to act first and report later!”
“Damn, look at this guy showing off!”
“Let’s get him! The Great King never said we can’t have friendly exchanges among Black Wind Mountain demons!”
“Exactly, let’s do it!”
And so, a group of demon soldiers charged at Red Eye, who bolted in fright!
“Damn it, I’m the enforcement captain! Are you all rebelling?!”
“If I catch any of you slipping, you’ll all be sent to Sun Spicy, the demonic kind!!”
Watching the demons playfully roughhousing, Mo Fan shook his head with a smile, not stopping them.
He had noticed that, in recent days, the new rules he had issued had made the atmosphere at Black Wind Mountain somewhat tense, so such a lighthearted scene was quite rare.
“The demon cultivators of the Hundred Thousand Mountains are indeed more relaxed, not as burdened as those outside,” Bai Yaoyao suddenly said with a smile, her words tinged with emotion.
“What’s the outside world like?” Mo Fan couldn’t help but ask.
“The Nine Continents are vast. Even the Hundred Thousand Mountains are just one part of it. The outside world is naturally vibrant and exciting, but also extremely dangerous!
Even among humans, there’s deceit and scheming for petty gains, let alone for us demon cultivators.
The better-off demon cultivators join great sects or holy lands, perhaps being appointed as a mountain god or river god, revered by the masses, but they rarely have freedom, trapped in one place for life.
Average demon cultivators are mostly captured by sects or holy lands, becoming mounts for human cultivators.
And those demon cultivators with no skills fare even worse, hiding everywhere, only to be hunted and killed by human cultivators under the guise of slaying demons and upholding justice.
So, in comparison, the demons of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, though seemingly oppressed by humans, live relatively freely, at least not worrying about being slain by human cultivators in their sleep.”
Bai Yaoyao gave a bitter smile, her words filled with helplessness.
“It’s not quite like that. Many things aren’t as peaceful as they seem.”
“To you, the demon cultivators of the Hundred Thousand Mountains are free and happy, but to me, we’re just caged livestock, waiting to be sent to the slaughterhouse when the time comes.”
“So, true freedom is no easy thing!”
Mo Fan smiled, thinking of the White Tiger Saint King. Even such a powerful demon saint struggled to find freedom in his lifetime!
“Perhaps!”
“Every being sees the essence of things differently.”
Bai Yaoyao nodded, saying no more, then looked at the distant horizon and suddenly asked, “When are you leaving?”
“The longer the night, the more dreams. I’ll go now!”
“Since the Monkey King is in seclusion, I’ll sneak into his territory first and force him out!
If I can enrage him or ruin his seclusion’s purpose, that’d be perfect. Either way, it’s to my advantage!”
Mo Fan grinned, showing two rows of big white teeth, his smile laced with a hint of cunning.
“Not a bad idea, though not exactly honourable,” Bai Yaoyao said, half-laughing, half-crying.
“As long as we win, that’s what matters. We’re demons, we care about results!
As for honour, that’s a shackle for the righteous human path, not something that can bind this king’s neck!”
Bai Yaoyao paused, as if savouring Mo Fan’s words, then nodded with a bitter smile, “You really are different!”
“Thanks for the compliment. I’ve always thought so!”
Mo Fan’s words made Bai Yaoyao chuckle, and she asked, “Do you need me to go with you?”
“No need. Black Wind Mountain needs someone to hold the fort.
I don’t trust the other demons, but you’re reliable, so I’ll trouble you this time.
After all, the surrounding demon mountain forces are always watching, and I can’t give them any opportunity!”
Mo Fan shook his head.
Though Bai Yaoyao’s presence would greatly increase his chances, Mo Fan felt his current strength wasn’t far off, and even if something went wrong, he was confident he could escape.
Besides, a lone demon fighting the monkey demon clan versus two demons fighting together carried different weight, with profound significance.
It would better aid him in subduing the monkey demon clan!
“I’m off!”
After the demons dispersed, Mo Fan rode the clouds and soared into the sky, heading straight for the distant peach forest!
