When Mo Fan returned with You Er to the top of the cave, he saw that Black Robe had indeed finished cultivating.
At this moment, Black Robe exuded the powerful aura unique to the King realm, though it was not yet fully refined. Her entire presence had undergone a dramatic transformation.
Seeing Mo Fan’s return, Black Robe immediately bowed. “Greetings, Great King.”
“No need for formalities between us.”
Mo Fan smiled, waving his hand, then carefully observed Black Robe.
She had restored her spiritual form, with no trace of injuries, looking radiant and far from half-dead.
“Have you broken through to the King realm?” Mo Fan asked.
Nearby, You Er’s eyes widened, staring at Black Robe in shock.
“Yes, thanks to you killing that Chi Dragon, Great King. I ate its demon heart and just broke through.”
Black Robe smiled, nodding, then added, “But I can’t truly be called a King realm demon yet. I still need to pass the Demon King Thunder Tribulation.”
“Do you sense the thunder tribulation now?” Mo Fan asked.
“Yes, ever since I broke through and began condensing my demon core, I’ve felt it. That’s why I haven’t fully condensed the core, fearing the tribulation might strike suddenly.” Black Robe said solemnly.
“You did well. We’re in the water domain now. If the thunder tribulation struck, it could affect a hundred-mile radius, and even I would be caught in it.”
Mo Fan smiled, thought for a moment, and said, “So don’t rush to face the tribulation. Once things here are settled, I’ll take you back to Black Wind Mountain to face it.”
“Understood. I follow your arrangements, Great King.”
Black Robe nodded, a hint of excitement in her eyes. Then, as if remembering something, she opened her mouth and produced a golden demon core, handing it to Mo Fan. “This is the Chi Dragon’s demon core. I think it might help you, Great King.”
“You’ve broken through to the King realm. Once you pass the tribulation, you could refine this core. Are you sure you want to give it to me?” Mo Fan smiled.
“My breakthrough to the King realm by eating the demon heart is already your gift, Great King. I can’t be greedy.” Black Robe shook her head.
Mo Fan nodded, casually grabbing the demon core.
As soon as it touched his hand, the strand of dragon qi in his body stirred again, making his eyes narrow as he instinctively glanced at You Er.
You Er was staring at the demon core in his hand, hesitating to speak.
Mo Fan opened his mouth and stored the core, saying, “Since this is the Chi Dragon’s core, it might indeed help me, so I won’t refuse.”
In truth, Mo Fan had no intention of consuming the core. He planned to give it to the Yingying Monster, hoping it might aid its breakthrough.
With this thought, he looked at Black Robe again. “You consumed the Black Dragon King’s demon heart. Did you gain its power?”
Black Robe nodded, raising her hand. Fine black dragon scales quickly grew on the back of her hand at a visible rate.
“I gained some dragon blood power, greatly enhancing my defence and strength.” Black Robe said excitedly.
“This Demon Devouring Body is incredible. It’s truly evolving into a hexagonal warrior.”
Mo Fan couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. Sometimes, he envied Black Robe’s abilities, but thinking of the feedback power he recently gained, a slight smile curved his lips.
The Heaven-Swallowing Technique was far superior to the Demon Devouring Body.
If the Demon Devouring Body could gain the Black Dragon King’s power and defence, Mo Fan naturally gained similar power, plus techniques.
Like Black Robe, Mo Fan’s body had undergone tremendous changes, comprehensively enhanced.
More importantly, the strand of dragon qi in his body was key to activating powerful techniques.
When Mo Fan led the demons out of the cave, Black Sturgeon and White Dragon instinctively turned their gazes to Black Robe.
From her breakthrough fluctuations earlier, they had guessed something. Now, looking at her again, they couldn’t accurately discern her aura, only sensing it was vast as the sea.
King realm.
Both demons’ eyes narrowed simultaneously.
Their fear of Mo Fan, the Black Wind King, deepened.
Within half a day, the Demon Generals of the Nether River gathered at Black Dragon Peak, numbering over fifty.
This force shocked Mo Fan. He hadn’t expected so many Demon Generals in the Nether River.
But after the shock came joy.
From today, these Demon Generals would be under his command.
To truly control them, Mo Fan generously gave each a “great tonic pellet.”
Upon learning the blood pellets were highly toxic, several Demon Generals refused to swallow them and questioned Mo Fan publicly, only to be blasted to pieces by Black Robe’s fists.
The bloody scene deeply affected the demons, and they submitted, swallowing the pellets and swearing loyalty to Mo Fan.
Mo Fan was naturally pleased, and in front of the Demon Generals, he turned the slain demons into vengeful spirits.
With only a few demon souls, the vengeful spirit space easily converted them.
When these vengeful spirits appeared before the demons, they respectfully said, “Greetings, Master.”
This chilling scene extinguished any rebellious thoughts, making the Demon Generals fully realize how powerful and terrifying the Black Wind King was.
Even in death, your demon soul would be enslaved.
“I advise you not to try detoxifying the poison. Let me tell you, even Demon Kings would struggle to remove my poison completely.
It lies dormant and won’t affect you normally, but if you provoke it, you’ll turn into a puddle of blood instantly.
This isn’t fearmongering. If you doubt me, test it yourselves, but the price is your lives.”
Mo Fan looked at the grim-faced Demon Generals, inwardly delighted, smiling. “Rest assured, I’m always benevolent, not a bloodthirsty evil demon. As long as you obey and serve me diligently, I’ll remove the poison’s threat in the future.”
“We obey the Great King’s commands.”
The Demon Generals, bitter-faced and angry, had no choice but to comply.
Over the next two days, Mo Fan had the demons search the Nether River for the Yingying Monster, but to no avail. He had You Er perform another divination.
The result showed a blood-red world, with mixed omens of fortune and danger.
Seeing the blood-red world, Mo Fan understood.
It was the Dragon Ruins.
Though worried about the Yingying Monster’s safety, Mo Fan had no choice but to take Black Robe and You Er back to Black Wind Mountain.
He left the Nether River’s affairs to Black Sturgeon and White Dragon.
Upon returning to Black Wind Mountain, Mo Fan immediately sought Bai Yaoyao, recounting the trip’s events.
Bai Yaoyao was shocked to hear they had slain a Chi Dragon in the Nether River, but soon recalled a piece of information she had heard.
“This Dragon Ruins you mentioned, could it be that mysterious secret realm in the Black Water River?”
At her words, Mo Fan’s eyes lit up. “Very likely.”
“If it is that secret realm, it’s nearing collapse, so we can’t miss this chance.”
“But first, we need to strengthen our forces.”
Mo Fan’s eyes flashed, and he left Black Wind Mountain with Bai Yaoyao and Black Robe.
Soon after, thunder rumbled deep in the Demon Spirit Mountains.
