“I, Lei Yuchuan, young master of Fenglei Mountain, have arrived. Where is the new king of Heifeng? Why hasn’t he come to pay his respects?”
The black-robed man’s voice, amplified by demonic power, resounded across most of Heifeng Mountain.
In an instant, the demon cultivators within Heifeng Mountain, whether in secluded practice or deep sleep, were startled awake.
In a dungeon, Lang Xiongxiong, who had been fast asleep, was roused by the voice. He sat up, muttering to himself, “Fenglei Mountain… isn’t that the territory of the Lei Yu family in Fengming Mountain?”
This is bad. Heifeng Mountain is in danger.
With this thought, Lang Xiongxiong rushed to the cell door, pounding on the black iron gate, creating a loud clanging.
“What does this wolf demon want?”
“Behave yourself.”
The small demon guarding the cell, startled from his doze, snapped at Lang Xiongxiong.
“Hey, watch it.”
“Come here, and I swear I won’t smash your head in.”
Lang Xiongxiong threatened, his face full of anger.
The small demon shrank back, aware of the wolf demon’s fearsome reputation, and warned, “You’d better not cause trouble.”
“I’m telling you, just outside this prison is the general’s hall, where all eight demon generals are.”
“If you make a fuss, expect to be crushed.”
Lang Xiongxiong, still fuming, fell silent at these words.
Since his defeat, the eight demon generals had sealed his demonic power and locked him here.
Though he later explained the situation to He Feifei, who arrived, he had injured many Heifeng Mountain demons, so even she dared not release him, saying they must wait for the new king’s return for judgment.
This infuriated Lang Xiongxiong, who cursed He Feifei soundly on the spot.
Over the past year, he had calmed down. He Feifei visited a few times, updating him on Heifeng Mountain’s changes.
When Lang Xiongxiong learned of the new king Laibao’s prowess, he was impressed and eager to meet this formidable king. Yet, after waiting over a year, the king never appeared.
After breaking through to demon general and awakening his bloodline ability, his strength had surged. Though only at the early demon general stage, his true power rivalled late-stage generals, which was why he had been so bold.
He had hoped to be valued by the king upon returning to Heifeng Mountain, but the generals in the hall had swiftly defeated him, a lingering pain for him.
It was an absolute humiliation.
So, when the small demon mentioned the eight demon generals, he fell silent.
“Alright, please find He Feifei for me. Tell her I know the background of those outsiders. She must come see me, or Heifeng Mountain faces ruin.”
Lang Xiongxiong, suppressing his anger, spoke as calmly as possible.
“Hmph. You think I’ll just help you?”
“He Feifei is our great general. A prisoner like you can’t just demand to see her.”
The small demon sneered, eyeing Lang Xiongxiong with disdain.
“You…” Lang Xiongxiong, furious, said gravely, “This concerns the survival of all demons in Heifeng Mountain. Just pass on the message.”
“Pfft. You’re locked up here and still spouting nonsense, thinking I’m a fool?”
“With our great general and the eight demon generals, Heifeng Mountain won’t fall so easily.”
The small demon scoffed, unconvinced.
“I… my temper.”
Unable to reason with the stubborn creature, Lang Xiongxiong, enraged, finally growled, “You’ve seen my connection with your great general. We were once friends. She’s only keeping me here because of Heifeng’s rules.
But know this, I’ll get out eventually.
If you treat me like this now, when I’m free, you’ll be the first I deal with.
With my strength, even if I turn you into a feast, your toad king won’t blame me.”
“This…”
The small demon paled with fear.
*Thud.*
He dropped to his knees, pleading, “Sir, please forgive this lowly pig demon.
I was wrong, I was foolish…”
“Stop.”
Lang Xiongxiong snapped, “I don’t care for your nonsense. If you want me to spare you, go find General He Feifei now.”
“Yes, yes, I’m going.”
The pig demon nodded frantically, rushing off.
Seeing this, Lang Xiongxiong sighed in relief, suddenly realizing fighting demons to the death was less exhausting.
“That cursed pig demon, just wait till I’m out. I’ll make you pay.”
…
At the peak of Heifeng Mountain.
As the black-robed man’s words echoed, Red Eyes, Mr. Pig, and other Heifeng Mountain leaders were alerted, rushing to the scene, staring warily at the five figures opposite White Elephant.
“Such strong demonic aura.”
“These guys… they’re all demon generals.”
Mr. Pig’s pupils shrank, sensing their power.
“Which of you is Heifeng’s new king, Laibao?”
Lei Yuchuan, in purple robes, frowned at the gathered demons.
“Just a bunch of riffraff?”
“Didn’t Father say Heifeng’s new king is a formidable toad demon?” Lei Yuchuan thought.
“General, our king left Heifeng Mountain long ago and isn’t here. If you have matters to discuss, tell us, and we’ll inform the king upon his return.”
Mr. Pig stepped forward, bowing politely like a scholar.
“Tell you?”
“Who are you?”
Annoyed that the new king wasn’t present, Lei Yuchuan kicked Mr. Pig.
*Splurt.*
The force sent Mr. Pig flying, blood spurting from his mouth, his stout body crashing into a cliff dozens of yards away.
“What are you doing?”
Red Eyes, enraged, summoned dual blade artifacts, ready to attack.
“A mere demon soldier dares threaten my young master?”
“Seeking death.”
A black shadow flashed, and with a boom, Red Eyes was sent flying, struggling to stand, his body bloodied, his right shoulder shattered, bones piercing his flesh, a pitiful sight.
“You bastards, you don’t get to run wild in Heifeng Mountain.”
“No matter who you are or your backing, I, Rabbit, will take you on.”
Red Eyes, gritting his teeth, radiated demonic aura, raising his trembling blade.
“Daring to insult the young master.”
“Clueless fool.”
The demon general who injured Red Eyes sneered, stepping forward to strike again.
“Outrageous.”
White Elephant blocked the demon, transforming into a two-zhang giant.
“You’re the outrageous one.”
The black-robed demon general snorted, about to act, but paused, glancing at Lei Yuchuan.
“These small-town demons are untamed. If they won’t learn, teach them a lesson.”
“Kill them all, except the elephant demon.”
“I want to see how long this so-called new king can hide.”
