Above the sea of clouds, three figures fled the Phoenix Cry Mountain demon domain as if escaping for their lives.
Just as they left the boundaries of Phoenix Cry Mountain, the golden lion let out a whimper, plummeting from the sky.
“Uncle Jin Hou!!”
Hei Yan was startled, but to his surprise, the yellow-robed elder beside him spat out a mouthful of blood, his entire body’s skin turning red, radiating intense heat.
“Master, what’s wrong?!”
Hei Yan hurriedly supported the elder, fearing he might fall as well.
“I’m fine, just had my essence injured by that woman!”
The yellow-robed elder waved his hand, his face grim as he said, “As expected of the Fire Phoenix Holy King. Even striking from hundreds of miles away, I couldn’t withstand her. If she had come in person, we might not have escaped this time!”
“Damn it!”
“If only I had killed that damn toad this time!”
Hei Yan spoke with venom, his face full of rage.
“Yan’er, don’t be too troubled. That toad only got lucky with the Holy King’s inheritance; otherwise, he’d be no match for you. With your talent and physique, breaking through to the Demon King Realm is when you’ll truly rise!
Once we return to the mountain, I’ll take you to receive the inheritance left by the Black Tiger lineage!
As for that toad, there’s plenty of time to deal with him later!”
The yellow-robed elder comforted, patting Hei Yan’s shoulder, then looked up at the increasingly dense thunderclouds and down at the murky black river below, saying, “Prepare for your tribulation first!”
“I’ll go check on Jin Hou’s condition below. If it hadn’t taken the brunt of the attack for us, you’d likely have been killed on the spot by the Fire Phoenix with your current state!”
Hearing this, a flash of anger crossed Hei Yan’s face as he gritted his teeth, “That high-and-mighty Fire Phoenix actually protected that damn toad!
If not for her, I could’ve slaughtered that wretched toad just now!!
This grudge I’ll remember. Once I reach the Ancestor Realm, I’ll take that vile woman’s head!!”
“Yan’er, watch your words!!”
The yellow-robed elder was startled by this, looking around and, seeing no anomalies, sighed in relief, frowning, “It’s good to have such ambitions, but until you’ve truly grown, don’t voice your thoughts loudly or let hatred cloud your mind!
Remember, trouble comes from the mouth, and the tallest tree is the first to be felled by the wind!!”
“I understand, disciple!”
Hei Yan took a deep breath, quickly calming himself, then began to regulate his breathing, looking up at the thickening thunderclouds.
Seeing this, the yellow-robed elder nodded, saying no more, and flew toward the Black Water River below.
“Hey!”
“What foreign demon dares trespass in General Ao’s waters?”
“Hand over your valuables if you want to keep your life!!”
As the yellow-robed elder reached the river’s surface, a shrimp demon surfaced, wielding a trident, shouting at him.
“Die!”
The yellow-robed elder, already in a foul mood, was further enraged by the shrimp demon’s scolding. With a flip of his hand, he reduced it to a cloud of blood mist.
“Disaster!! Qing Xia Ding Mu was killed by a foreign demon!!”
In the distance, a lesser water demon saw this, sensed danger, and fled, shouting as it ran.
“Where do you think you’re going!”
The yellow-robed elder flew after it, swallowing the lesser demon in one gulp!
To find the golden lion, he dove into the water, ruthlessly killing any water demon he encountered.
Soon, the demon general ruling this water domain was alerted but, sensing the yellow-robed elder’s terrifying cultivation, fled immediately, using a communication artifact. Still, it couldn’t escape and was swallowed by the elder in one bite!
“These water demon cultivators are too weak, but they taste exquisite. I’ll feast to nourish my injured body!!”
The yellow-robed elder laughed, soon finding the unconscious golden lion, storing it in his pouch, then rampaging through the river, devouring every water demon he found!
“Bold demon, daring to wreak havoc in my Black Water River! Who gave you such audacity!!”
Soon, a King Realm aura swept in, and a massive black fish swam up, roaring in fury.
“A King Realm great demon?”
The yellow-robed elder was momentarily stunned, then overjoyed, laughing, “Perfect timing, I’ll use you to heal my injuries!!”
In a single exchange, the black fish demon king was gravely injured and fled.
“Where are you going!!”
The yellow-robed elder roared, chasing after it.
Though he was in the Demon Ancestor Realm, he wasn’t a water demon, so his movements underwater were hindered, and he couldn’t catch the black fish demon king, which was burning its essence to escape.
“Ancestor, save me!!”
The two demons chased through most of the Black Water River, the black fish demon king suddenly crying out in despair.
“Ancestor?”
“Is there another Ancestor Realm powerhouse here?”
The yellow-robed elder’s face grew solemn.
“Fellow Daoist from White Tiger Holy Mountain, please show mercy!”
Soon, an aged voice echoed through the waters.
“Ancestor, save me!!”
The black fish demon king’s face lit up with joy, as several figures swiftly approached from the water, all King Realm great demons!
“Oh, you know my origins?”
Hearing this, the yellow-robed elder stopped, ignoring the glaring demon kings before him, and unleashed his vast divine sense to sweep the surroundings, trying to find the hidden presence.
But soon, his scalp tingled, for in his divine sense, the aura of that demon cultivator seemed to permeate every drop of water, as if it was everywhere!
“You’ve mastered a water clan domain-type divine ability?”
The yellow-robed elder frowned.
“Fellow Daoist, you’ve caused enough trouble. It’s time to leave, don’t bring misfortune upon yourself!”
The hidden aged voice spoke again, irritating the yellow-robed elder, who snorted, “Hiding like a coward, what’s that? If you’re so great, come lecture me to my face!
My actions don’t need your preaching!”
“It seems Fellow Daoist wishes to test the strength of our Black Water River demon clan!”
“If that’s the case…”
“We’ll indulge you!”
“Kill!!”
…
Phoenix Cry Mountain demon domain.
Mo Fan looked at the kindly-faced old woman before him, immediately bowing respectfully, “This junior, Lai Bao, greets Senior!”
“Hmm, you have some manners, unlike that arrogant black tiger demon.”
The old woman nodded, then glanced at Bai Shuang approaching, frowning slightly, “Bai family girl, are you here to kill him?”
“Bai Shuang greets Granny Que!”
Bai Shuang first bowed respectfully to the old woman, then smiled, “What is Granny Que talking about? If I came to kill him, why would I have saved him just now?”
“Strange, didn’t your ancestor want you to kill him?” Granny Que said with a peculiar expression.
“My ancestor did tell me to kill him, and I did try, but my strength wasn’t enough, I couldn’t beat him!”
Bai Shuang winked at Granny Que, grinning cheekily.
Granny Que shook her head, snorting, “I can’t be bothered with your Wind Thunder Mountain nonsense, but from now on, no one can touch him. He’s the demon the Holy King specifically named to bring to the Holy Mountain!”
“Rest assured, with Granny Que here, who’d dare act recklessly?”
Bai Shuang giggled, then looked at Mo Fan, smiling, “Little Brother Lai Bao, see? Letting your sister go has its perks, right?”
“Thank you, Miss Bai, for saving me just now!”
Mo Fan quickly clasped his hands in gratitude.
He originally had no fondness for Bai Shuang, but this time she genuinely saved him. Though he knew she had her motives, the fact remained, so Mo Fan was truly grateful.
“No need for thanks, just don’t forget today’s kindness, Little Brother Lai Bao!”
Bai Shuang giggled, looking mischievous, then said to Granny Que, “Granny Que, can you take this little girl to the Holy Mountain too?”
“Hmm.”
Granny Que gave an imperceptible nod, waved her hand, and a surge of demonic energy rose, sweeping up the demons and soaring toward Phoenix Cry Holy Mountain!
