The two little demons heard Mo Fan’s words and immediately looked excited. At this moment, they had almost fully transformed into human forms, except each still had a fat tail of different colours dragging behind them.
“All of this is thanks to Toad Great King!”
“Yes, if it were not for Toad Great King, the two of us would probably never have broken through to the Demon Soldier realm in our entire lives!”
The two little demons quickly spoke up. Then they both knelt down on the ground together and paid great respects to Mo Fan.
However, their words greatly startled Earth Hill King nearby. He immediately scolded them, “Who told you two idiots to talk nonsense here?”
“What toad or no toad? Do you even understand the rules? Are you tired of living? You should call him Black Wind King Grandfather!”
“Ah?”
The two little demons were immediately shocked. They instinctively looked towards Mo Fan and hurriedly said, “Sorry, Black Wind King Grandfather! We little demons know we were wrong!!”
“No harm done!”
Mo Fan did not get angry at all. Instead, he waved his hand and looked at the two little chubby ones with a smile, saying, “What are your names? And how did you know that this king’s true form is a toad?”
“Reporting to Black Wind King Grandfather, my name is Little Black Black!”
“My name is Little Grey Grey!”
“We are both little demons from Earth Hill Temple. Our true forms are groundhogs!”
“Yes, we only just heard the surrounding demon king grandfathers saying that you are a toad…”
The two little demons chimed in together. Mo Fan could not help but laugh and cry at the same time. He immediately waved his hand and said, “Alright, you two can go down now! Cultivate properly from now on!”
Seeing that Mo Fan was not angry, the two little demons finally breathed sighs of relief.
“Black Wind King, my two subordinates do not know their place. Please do not take it to heart.”
Earth Hill King gave an awkward smile. He was afraid that his little demons might offend this fearsome star, Mo Fan.
“No problem!”
Mo Fan smiled. Although he did not particularly like others directly calling out his true form, he truly could not bring himself to get angry at these little demons whose minds were not yet fully sharp.
The Demon King Banquet was eaten in such a way that all the demon kings felt extremely satisfied. They quickly put all the previous unpleasantness behind them.
Mo Fan then began to formally explain to everyone what preaching truly meant. In fact, from the moment these demon kings arrived at Black Wind Mountain, the preaching had already begun.
Because in Mo Fan’s view, true preaching was not about teaching some profoundly mysterious cultivation methods. It was simply the most ordinary teaching of reason.
And Black Wind Mountain happened to be the place where Mo Fan taught reason. So from the moment these demon kings arrived at Black Wind Mountain and hit a wall, Mo Fan’s lessons in reason had already started.
After a simple explanation, Mo Fan invited Fang Ru out and introduced her to all the demon kings.
When the demon kings learned that Fang Ru was actually a human cultivator, they all looked utterly incredulous.
“This king’s principles are many, but they are also very simple. Anyone who walks the same path as this king is a friend of this king!
So as long as you recognise this king’s views and are willing to follow this king’s rules, then whether you are a demon, a human, or even a ghost, you can all become this king’s friends or even partners!
A certain ancient sage once said, ‘Education without discrimination!’
This means that regardless of race or status, as long as one is willing to listen and sincerely seeks to learn, then they can all be taught!
This king thinks these words make perfect sense. At the same time, this king has realised that the reason our demon race has declined to this point is precisely because we lack the learning spirit that the human race possesses. We also lack the human race’s understanding of order. That is why this king specially went to the Southern Frontier and invited the great human scholar Fang Ru back to Black Wind Mountain, so that she can educate the demons of Black Wind Mountain!
If even humans can learn, then why can our demon race not do the same?”
At this point, Mo Fan’s gaze swept across the demon kings. He said calmly, “This king knows that many of you demon kings will scoff inwardly at what this king just said. You think humans are merely food for our demon race. Why should we learn from them?
This king can now give you the answer!
If humans were truly looked down upon by all of you in every way, then why has our demon race been forced into this state by humans over the past thousand years?
They even once occupied the Southern Frontier!
If our demon race were truly as lofty and superior as everyone imagines, then why would you all need to fear humans?
Why would you need to hide away in these Hundred Thousand Great Mountains?
You all speak of revering freedom, yet you do not realise that you have long been trapped inside a cage!
If you truly wanted freedom, then why do you not dare to step out of these Hundred Thousand Great Mountains and see the wider world beyond?
You do not dare!
Because you know that humans are stronger than our demon race!
Although all of you feel very uncomfortable about this fact in your hearts, it remains the truth!”
“So to put it another way, since humans are stronger than our demon race, then why do we need to hold ourselves so high? Why can we not learn from the strengths of humans?
There is a saying among humans: Take the strengths of others to make up for one’s own weaknesses!
This means learning from other people’s strong points and using them to compensate for your own shortcomings!
Even those humans whom you all fear and revere in your hearts are capable of doing this. So on what basis do you look down on humans? Where does your lofty attitude come from?!”
Mo Fan’s words immediately left all the demon kings speechless. They also caused Fang Ru beside him to furrow her willow-like brows slightly. Because what Mo Fan said seemed to be pushing the human race and demon race into opposition.
Although the two races had long been opposed, the words Mo Fan spoke at this moment made her feel somewhat displeased.
“I know you will feel unhappy inside, but right now I must do this!”
“This king wants to reform the demon race. I have to find a way to make these stubborn old fogeys abandon their old ways of thinking. Only then can they willingly learn and listen to our reasoning!
Once they hear enough reason, they will naturally be able to distinguish what is good and what is evil. At that time, they will naturally know how to lead the demon race towards peace!”
At this moment, Mo Fan’s voice transmitted into Fang Ru’s ears. It caused her mind to tremble slightly. She immediately nodded faintly and transmitted back, “I understand. It was I who was too narrow-minded. I thought you were deliberately trying to provoke conflict between the demon race and human race, which is why you spoke like that.”
“It is good that you understand. I was only afraid you would think that way.”
Mo Fan smiled slightly and transmitted, “Fang Ru, you need to remember that everything we are doing is for the true peace and tranquility of both races. Only in that way can we prevent the living beings of both races from suffering harm!”
“Mm, I know. I will not casually question you again in the future!”
Fang Ru took a deep breath. After Mo Fan’s explanation, she felt much better inside. She transmitted again, “Young Master Mo, thank you for your hard work!”
“No trouble at all. Who made this king so kind-hearted?”
Mo Fan shrugged his shoulders. When Fang Ru heard this, her face immediately stiffened.
Kind-hearted?
If you were truly kind-hearted, you would not have just stewed that poor ox demon…
Seeing that Fang Ru’s emotions had completely stabilised, Mo Fan could not help but breathe a sigh of relief inside. He had really been worried that this silly girl might mess things up at a critical moment.
However, he also understood that this was only a temporary measure. It was precisely because Fang Ru had a naturally kind nature that she would believe these fanciful words of his. Even Mo Fan himself did not believe what he had just said.
Whether human or demon race, they were almost already mortal enemies. How could they so easily move towards harmony?
Everything he was doing now was indeed pushing forward the reform of the demon race. But the ultimate goal was not for the harmony of the two races. He was not that noble!
His true purpose was to rebuild the order of the demon race. Just as he had said, take their strengths and make up for their weaknesses. Make the demon race grow strong in a short hundred years. Integrate all the demon race’s forces together!
Only in that way could the demon race have the capital to stand against the human race in the future!
That was all!
Although this could be seen as taking advantage of Fang Ru’s kindness, Mo Fan had no other choice. He needed Fang Ru’s help.
In the end, he was still a demon!
