Since Mo Fan reestablished order, Black Wind Mountain had undergone a transformation.
The greatest change was discipline!
If the small demons of Black Wind Mountain were once a lazy, disorganised mob, they were now disciplined and capable soldiers.
Coupled with the numerous magical weapons bestowed by Mo Fan, while not armed to the teeth, they were far superior to the starving demons of other mountains by countless degrees!
At this moment, on the plaza at the peak of Black Wind Mountain, over a hundred small demons were training with their weapons.
Leading their drills was none other than White Elephant, known as the “strongest Demon Soldier”!
Though White Elephant was the deputy commander of the enforcement team, he was also one of the three instructors personally appointed by Mo Fan.
The small demons gathered here included those from the enforcement team and other camps, though the demons under Da Li, part of the combat camp, were absent.
Ever since Mo Fan declared the peach grove as part of Black Wind Mountain’s territory, Da Li had been training the combat camp demons in the Immortal Fall Land, a broader and more secluded area.
To other demon mountains, this was a way to conceal strength. For Black Wind Mountain itself, it was a means to preserve forces, preventing a single devastating blow from powerful demons.
This was one of Mo Fan’s reasons for establishing the peach grove branch.
At this moment, as a dark cloud drifted from the distance, enveloping the sky above Black Wind Mountain, White Elephant sensed it immediately, instinctively looking up.
Such dense demonic energy!
“That’s a demon cloud formed from condensed demonic energy!”
White Elephant frowned, his expression unprecedentedly grave as he gazed at the dark cloud above.
“Stop!”
Realising the visitors likely had ill intentions, White Elephant halted the drills and shouted to the demons, “Children, today’s training ends here. Return to the cave mansion at once!”
“Yes!”
Though the small demons didn’t know what was happening, they obeyed, retreating toward the cave mansion.
Not far away, on a cliff face, was a cave mansion once belonging to Demon King Zhu Xianfeng. It now served as a temporary rest area for the demons, with some lazy ones even living there.
“Commander White Elephant, there are demons arriving above. Let me go question them.”
A clear voice rang out nearby, and a demon shadow swooped in at low altitude.
It was a bird demon, Sharp Cry, looking curious. After reporting to White Elephant, he prepared to soar toward the sky.
“Sharp Cry, come back!”
White Elephant bellowed.
Confused, Sharp Cry hesitated but abandoned approaching the demon cloud, returning to White Elephant’s side.
In the sky, within the demon cloud, a purple-robed youth shrouded in black energy had raised a finger but now retracted it, chuckling lightly, “I was about to show off a bit to intimidate these small demons, but it seems unnecessary now.”
“Young Master Chuan’s strength is well-known to us. There’s no need for a display. I doubt any demon in this mere Black Wind Mountain could withstand a single move from you!”
“Exactly, who in Wind Thunder Mountain doesn’t know Young Master Chuan’s prowess?”
“Among all Demon Generals in Phoenix Cry Mountain, Young Master Chuan ranks in the top three, with combat strength rivaling a Demon King!”
“If this Black Wind Mountain’s demon king is wise, he’ll kneel and beg to join you the moment you reveal your identity!
If he’s not, there’s no need for you to act, Young Master. The four of us can handle him!”
The four demons beside the purple-robed youth spoke with fawning smiles.
“Good, let’s head down!”
The purple-robed youth nodded, pleased, and waved his hand. The demon cloud descended, but he added, “Remember, we’re here not to kill demons but to subdue the new king of Black Wind Mountain!”
“Though Black Wind Mountain is a small place, it’s a significant achievement for me. If anyone ruins this, I’ll skin and swallow them alive!”
His words sent a chill through the four demons, who quickly assured him, “Rest assured, Young Master, we know the stakes!”
On the ground, White Elephant’s expression was grave. Sharp Cry’s voice sounded in his ear, “Commander White Elephant, they’re coming down!”
“I see them.”
White Elephant took a deep breath and said solemnly, “Here’s what you do. Go to the General Hall immediately and report that several unidentified Demon Generals have arrived at Black Wind Mountain, likely with ill intent. As deputy commander of the enforcement team, I request all Demon General lords in the General Hall to come to our aid!”
Sharp Cry was stunned. Though he knew those arriving on clouds must be Demon Generals, he hadn’t expected so many.
Realising the gravity of the situation, the bird demon nodded firmly, “Rest assured, Commander, I’ll head to the General Hall for help!”
With that, Sharp Cry spread his wings and flew off into the distance.
Meanwhile, the demon cloud finally landed.
As the black demonic mist dispersed, five figures emerged.
White Elephant’s heart sank!
He could tell from the dense demonic energy that there was more than one Demon General, but he hadn’t expected five!
Moreover, it was clear these Demon Generals were extraordinary, as four of them deferred to the purple-robed youth!
“Elephant demon?”
The purple-robed youth’s eyes lit up upon seeing White Elephant’s large head, and he said appreciatively, “Elephants are rare in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, and demonised ones even rarer. You’re quite a find.”
“I am White Elephant, greeting the esteemed Demon General lords!”
“Where do you lords come from, and what brings you to Black Wind Mountain?”
White Elephant forced a smile, bowing to the five demons.
The purple-robed youth didn’t answer, instead smiling, “Elephant demon, I’m in need of a land mount. Today, I’ll give you a chance to join me as my mount!”
At these words, White Elephant’s pupils shrank, his face darkening.
As the deputy commander of Black Wind Mountain’s enforcement team, even the Demon Generals in the General Hall treated him as a brother. How could he become this Demon General’s mount?
To White Elephant, this was an insult.
But knowing their strength, he didn’t lose his temper, saying calmly, “This lord jests. I am a demon of Black Wind Mountain. How could I switch allegiance?”
“Jesting?”
“Are you saying I’m jesting?”
The purple-robed youth’s brow furrowed, his expression cooling.
“Young Master is certainly not jesting. This elephant demon is the one failing to appreciate your offer!”
A black-robed man laughed, then turned to White Elephant with a cold smile, “Do you know who our Young Master is?”
“Our Young Master rarely recruits wild demons. His interest in you today is your honour. If you agree, your cultivation path will be smooth, and it won’t be long before you break through to the Demon General realm!
You’d better seize this opportunity!”
“Sorry, I have no habit of being someone’s mount!”
“If you lords came for this, I can only apologise!”
White Elephant frowned, his face pale with anger, thinking these demons were too arrogant and domineering.
“Quite a temper, but I love taming stubborn ones like you!”
“This little elephant demon, I’ve decided to take you!”
The purple-robed youth grinned, his gaze icy, then said softly, “Begin! Tell that toad to come out and meet me!”
“Yes, Young Master!”
Another black-robed man nodded, then called out loudly, “Young Master Lei Yu Chuan of Wind Thunder Mountain has arrived. Where is the new king of Black Wind Mountain? Come pay your respects at once!”
