Chapter 1411: The Ambition of the Mangshan Demon Emperor

Holy Maiden Bai Meng warned him face‑to‑face; the pressure was immense.

These words must not be spread; otherwise, she would die a terrible death.

She also judges people by their words; for others, death is just death, but Qinglong Daoren is different—he is a patron of their Luotian White Snake Clan and a key figure for their rise, so he cannot die.

He must never encounter trouble; others may, but he must not.

Otherwise, Holy Maiden Bai Meng wouldn't say this; she would risk her life to tell Qinglong Daoren, warning him to be wary of the Mangshan Demon Emperor. Within Mangshan Demon Palace, many know the Demon Emperor's treachery; those who have experienced it have suffered loss and will naturally act cautiously.

Qinglong Daoren is a newcomer and has been targeted by the Mangshan Demon Emperor; Holy Maiden Bai Meng fears he will be schemed against and eventually become the Demon Emperor's prey, so she still feels the need to warn him.

"Be careful of the Demon Emperor; you must not trust his lies," Holy Maiden Bai Meng reminded again.

Qinglong Daoren clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Holy Maiden; I will remember."

This Holy Maiden Bai Meng did not take his pills for free; for such crucial information, she risked danger to tell him, and Qinglong Daoren naturally knows that if this leaks, Bai Meng will face severe pressure, yet she still did it.

Whether she acted on her own or at Bai Xinlan's behest is irrelevant; it shows the Luotian White Snake Clan's attitude—full of distrust and apprehension toward the Mangshan Demon Emperor.

The entire Mangshan Demon Palace lives in mutual suspicion and scheming; anyone a bit foolish will be devoured without a trace.

Bai Xinlan, having survived the most perilous period, is naturally extremely cautious; this time the Mangshan Demon Emperor sought Qinglong Daoren, and she understood its meaning—though it appears to be a search for him, it is actually a warning to the Luotian White Snake Clan not to overstep.

The Luotian White Snake Clan has reaped many benefits, but should stop at a reasonable point.

It also serves to chastise them not to act against Xu Kong Wang again, and not to dominate alone.

Holy Maiden Bai Meng came intentionally, likely at Bai Xinlan's suggestion; Qinglong Daoren thought of many things, but looking at the pure gaze of the young girl before him, he did not dwell further and was simply grateful.

Regardless of the reason, the fact that Holy Maiden Bai Meng could come in person to warn him is a debt of gratitude.

"These are our Luotian White Snake Clan's spirit pills this time, along with various fine items."

Holy Maiden Bai Meng wishes to trade again; the pills, they do not find excessive.

Fearing future mishaps, the Luotian White Snake Clan intends to trade again, needing to stock more pills so that even if accidents occur, they won't worry about pill shortages in the short term.

Qinglong Daoren was very agreeable and gave them another batch of pills, this time a bit more. Holy Maiden Bai Meng smiled broadly, "Friend, you're too kind. Whatever instructions you have in the future, just say them; anything the Luotian White Snake Clan can do, we will not shirk."

"Very well." Qinglong Daoren clasped his hands, saying nothing more.

After receiving the pills, Holy Maiden Bai Meng repeatedly warned him to beware the Mangshan Demon Emperor; whether Qinglong Daoren heeds it is his own matter. After leaving Longshe Shan, Bai Meng dared not linger and hurried away.

Qinglong Daoren stood where he was, squinting, deep in thought.

"Within Mangshan Demon Palace, there is plenty of scheming; everyone wants that seat, and the Mangshan Demon Emperor does not wish his subordinates to become too powerful."

"That's fine; it benefits my growth. Give me a few more years, and I won't fear them."

"The greatest current threats are the Mangshan Demon Emperor and the Heavenly Capital Dragon King. The Heavenly Capital Dragon King is somewhat better; there's no deep hatred between us, and if I were to forge a Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, he still owes me a favor."

"The Mangshan Demon Emperor is very dangerous, a classic smiling tiger; whether or not he receives the Dragon King Pill, he will still eye me. Give it to him; after he consumes it and his cultivation rises, he will continue to watch me; he won't be at ease with me."

"Before, he never could lift a hand against me—perhaps in his eyes I was insignificant. Now Bai Xinlan's side has risen too quickly, pressuring him, so he deliberately comes to strike me."

"This time Xu Kong Wang was injured; Lan Tiansheng performed well, and Bai Xinlan also did well, successfully making the Mangshan Demon Emperor wary."

He took a deep breath.

Qinglong Daoren had, for the moment, untangled the relations within Mangshan Demon Palace; the various forces need balance—the left and right Dharma Protector contest, the Demon King contest, and the seat contest—all of which are the Mangshan Demon Emperor's tactics, deliberately provoking conflict while preventing them from killing each other.

He exploits their hatred and scheming to divide subordinates, and also uses external human forces to restrain them, allowing him to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight; it must be said, this move truly works.

Previously, this move was very effective, with no mishaps; Qinglong Daoren's arrival broke the balance.

Xu Kong Wang's injury was severe; Bai Xinlan rose swiftly and will soon become the strongest among the many Demon Kings. With the Luotian White Snake Clan's rapid, comprehensive advancement—these are all Bai Xinlan's clan members, her confidants, and will not obey his orders.

That is the most frightening: as the Luotian White Snake Clan grows stronger, the threatened Mangshan Demon Emperor will naturally take measures to curb them, preventing further growth.

Restricting Qinglong Daoren is the most direct method.

Directly cutting off the Luotian White Snake Clan's "seven‑inch" point, rendering them unable… to keep growing.

Mangshan Demon Palace.

The palace's uppermost level.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor withdrew his gaze; he observed every move of Holy Maiden Bai Meng.

"The Luotian White Snake Clan truly refuses to decline; they have found a chance to rise, and after years of restriction they still cannot be fully contained."

"The clan's qi‑fortune is indeed formidable."

"Suppressed by this Emperor for so many years, yet they still manage to find a chance to rise."

"The qi‑fortune of the Mangshan Mountain Range now belongs to the Luotian White Snake Clan; it seems this Emperor has always underestimated them. Previously, they should have been eradicated, not spared."

Back then, he could have exterminated the Luotian White Snake Clan, but fearing the clan's ancient ancestor, he refrained.

Instead, he kept them as his subordinates.

These years, the Luotian White Snake Clan has been very obedient and compliant, easing his mind considerably.

Now, however, they have become unruly, directly attacking Xu Kong Wang, allying with Lan Tiansheng, and nearly killing Xu Kong Wang.

"Xu Kong Wang, that useless thing, can't handle even minor tasks, but it's okay."

"The Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill cannot escape; that kid dares not withhold the pill from this Emperor. Once I consume the Heavenly Capital Dragon King Pill, I will certainly breakthrough; then, what of the Heavenly Capital Dragon King? He will no longer be able to stop this Emperor."

"Cangzhou belongs to this Emperor."