Translator: AnubisTL
Demon Realm, Starfall Mountain Range.
Heavy, oppressive clouds blanketed the sky, casting an oppressive atmosphere over this fractured mountain range that stretched across the great earth.
Transformation Stage Demon Kings from all corners of the demon realm converged here, their malice palpable.
"Something's not right," a mysterious Demon King concealed within the celestial mists murmured. His colossal form strained against the thick cloud cover, revealing a corner of his true nature.
It was a white-cyan ape, a Transformation Stage Demon King of the wind ape clan. When the Golden Bear King still reigned, the wind ape clan had always been subservient. Now that the Golden Bear King had vanished from the demon realm, the wind apes had naturally shed their subordinate status.
At that moment, a multicolored deer rode the clouds from the west, its magnificent antlers shimmering with iridescent hues, like a dream made manifest.
The Illusory Cloud Deer!
And a true deer king, no less. Yet due to the rarity of its species, this Illusory Cloud Deer King had always been solitary, rarely interacting with other demon kings.
Unexpectedly, the mutation in the Starfall Mountain Range had drawn them here, each eager to uncover the truth behind the anomaly.
"Phantom Cloud King, are you also intrigued by the strange phenomena here?"
The speaker was a diminutive old man, his clothes tattered and his eyes darting about with a sly, rat-like glint. He was the only Transformed Demon King present, hailing from the Azure Wing Rat Clan.
In the current demon realm, this Transformed Demon King of the Azure Wing Rat Clan was the most seasoned old demon, his cultivation unfathomably profound.
He had once represented the demon realm's demon races at a gathering on Heaven's End Island, only to be captured by the Five Elements Spirit-Sealing Rings. Yet he had somehow survived, a testament to his cunning and resourcefulness.
"The black mist has obscured the stars, and now that the anomalies have subsided, I wish to see what extraordinary treasure has emerged," the Phantom Cloud King replied in human speech.
The Azure Tide Rat King chuckled. "With your divine sense so formidable, surely you noticed the anomalies in the Starfall Mountain Range long ago?"
"Perhaps the timing was off. At the time, I detected nothing unusual," the Phantom Cloud King murmured, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.
Just then, a thunderous laugh echoed from the sky:
"Hahahaha! It seems we'll finally unravel this mystery!"
A snow-white Lion King streaked across the sky, leaving a trail of white light in its wake. The lion resembled a flawless jade sculpture, its body without a single blemish.
Its Exquisite Treasure Physique radiated a perfect unity. Since inheriting the Nine-Headed Lion King's inheritance and successfully completing its transformation, Bai Xing had become even more extraordinary.
Though Bai Xing's transformation was recent, its power likely rivaled that of the seasoned Old Demon Kings present.
The other demon kings immediately showed wariness at its arrival, well aware of the lion king's ferocity and formidable combat prowess. It likely rivaled even the Golden Bear King in its prime.
"White King, long time no see. It seems your wounds have fully healed. A truly joyous occasion!" the Azure Tide Rat King greeted with a smile.
Bai Xing arrogantly raised its head and declared proudly, "How could mere demonic rabble ever kill me?"
After surveying the surroundings, it continued, "Hmm? Where's Leng You? She's the only demon king missing from the demon realm."
The other demon kings remained silent, their gazes fixed on the depths of the Starfall Mountain Range.
Finally, the Wind Ape King lost patience. He snorted coldly, "We've all gathered here, yet the Night Wolf King hasn't even come out to greet us. It seems he's putting on airs as a demon king."
The demon kings also felt that the Night Wolf King's behavior was inappropriate, considering his arrogance excessive for a newly transformed demon king.
"Perhaps he's still digesting the rare treasure he obtained?" Bai Xing murmured.
This suggestion resonated with the other demon kings, who couldn't resist any longer. They descended upon Starfall Mountain Range with overwhelming momentum.
Boom!
The surrounding lands of Starfall Mountain Range erupted in turmoil as several terrifying auras descended!
"Night Wolf King, your arrogance knows no bounds! Do you refuse to even greet us despite our collective arrival?"
"Hmph! Must we slaughter every Bone Demon Wolf before you deign to show yourself?"
The White King and Wind Ape King spoke, their auras the most formidable and their killing intent the most palpable.
Starfall Mountain Range was the Bone Demon Wolf Clan's territory, riddled with wolf dens and lairs. The weaker Demon Wolves trembled in their burrows, fearing imminent disaster.
Finally, a magnificent Demon Wolf covered in bone armor soared into the sky, its fierce gaze sweeping across the surrounding demon kings.
"Heh, you've finally shown yourself. Tell us, what rare treasure lies hidden within Starfall Mountain Range?" Bai Xing sneered, showing no respect for the Night Wolf King, his fellow demon king.
The Night Wolf King growled darkly, "No comment!"
The Azure Tide Rat King, however, lacked such murderous intent. He smiled slyly and said, "We mean no harm, merely curiosity. The strange phenomena in the Starfall Mountain Range have persisted for so many years, and now they suddenly vanish. Naturally, we're curious about the rare treasure hidden within these mountains."
In truth, the Azure Wing Rat Clan possessed a natural sensitivity to treasures. Yet even the Rat King himself couldn't discern the nature of this mountain's treasure, confirming its extraordinary rarity.
"Is this what you call 'no harm'?" the Night Wolf King retorted coldly. "You four Great Demon Kings descend upon my Starfall Mountain Range with such murderous intent, disturbing its tranquility. What arrogance!"
This defiant attitude made the Azure Tide Rat King frown. He hadn't expected this newly transformed Demon Wolf to be so unyielding, refusing to yield even in this dire situation.
Where does he get such confidence?
But the Wind Ape King had already lost patience. His murderous aura flared as he declared, "Why waste words? Kill him, and we'll find out what treasure lies within the mountain!"
With that, he struck first!
At that moment, a scorching blaze erupted from the mountain's depths.
Boom!
In an instant, one of the Wind Ape King's arms was scorched into charcoal.
Everything happened too quickly. The other demon kings present couldn't react in time, and even the Wind Ape King himself only belatedly let out a miserable howl.
"Aaaah!"
"Who?! Who dares to attack me?!"
Before even a single exchange, the Wind Ape King had already been wounded!
The remaining three demon kings gasped, their expressions turning fearful as they stared into the depths of the mountain range.
At that moment, a tall, dignified man wearing a cyan daoist robe slowly strode forward, a gentle smile gracing his lips as he clasped his hands behind his back.
"Some familiar faces here. It seems half of This Li's purpose for coming to the demon realm has already been achieved."
Bai Xing's pupils dilated violently. He would never forget that man's face, and he never imagined he would see him again in this lifetime.
"It's you... the human from the ancestral land! Li Qing!"
Human?! Not a demon king in human form?
The demon kings' gazes toward Li Qing immediately shifted, becoming wary and suspicious. The Azure Tide Rat King, in particular, wore a thoughtful expression, as if pondering something deeply.
Sensing Li Qing's formidable presence, the Azure Tide Rat King softened his tone. "Fellow Daoist of the human race, this is an internal matter of the demon realm. Do you intend to interfere?"
"Indeed," the Wind Ape King growled, clutching his wounded arm with his other hand. "This is a matter for us demons. What right do you, a human, have to meddle?"
Bai Xing's gaze was complex. He had believed that after successfully undergoing transformation and greatly increasing his strength, he could finally surpass the human he had encountered in the ancestral land.
Now, it seemed the gap between them had only widened.
(End of the Chapter)
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