Chapter 332: 332.Chapter 327 First Meeting of the People and the Demon King

332. Chapter 327 First Meeting of the People and the Demon King

Wherever one looked, there was a bustling scene; although it wasn't New Year's, every face was filled with enthusiastic, excited smiles, people looking here and there, and even haggling with stall vendors.

The original immortal paradise on earth instantly gained a touch of mortal fireworks atmosphere, yet the two did not feel jarring; instead, they wonderfully blended together.

Such a scene was exactly what Ye Qin wanted to see; the higher the popularity, the more prosperous the incense offerings gathering later would become.

As time passed, more and more people arrived; the back was almost packed shoulder to shoulder, forming a long dragon; those who came early were fine, while latecomers could only watch from the outskirts.

Although they couldn't see clearly what was happening, they could barely feel the fervent atmosphere coming from within.

Inside Song Mountain, a glance revealed a sea of heads, shoulder to shoulder; not only Song Mountain, but Heng Mountain and Constant Mountain as well presented the same scene.

If someone stood on high ground and looked down, they would soon see that the verdant mountain peaks were entirely covered in human silhouettes, like ants, slowly advancing.

It seemed as if the entire nation's population had rushed to these few places; in contrast, other areas, as usual on weekends, still had many people out strolling.

Nowadays, even on bustling streets there are only two or three stray cats; it's a world of difference.

Fortunately, the Cave Heaven opened, causing the territory of the three mountains to become vast beyond measure, no longer the original scope—almost dozens of times the original base—so it can accommodate so many people.

Many foreign netizens, filled with curiosity and excitement, also climbed over the wall to take a look at the appearance of this mysterious Eastern ancient country.

The officialdom thoughtfully launched a livestream so that cultivators who hadn't come could catch a glimpse of the spectacle.

Such an event occurring within Great Xia—how could it possibly be kept from foreigners? Moreover, the authorities never intended to conceal it.

The cultivators in reality, while leisurely strolling amid the bustle, suddenly felt the ground tremble; for a moment everyone stared at each other, asking, 'Why does the ground feel like it's shaking?'

The previously joyful and excited atmosphere instantly turned silent; the brown bear scratched its head, only belatedly restraining its pressure and revealing a smile it thought was gentle.

Many cultivators' faces turned deathly pale in an instant, and even those with low Cultivation Level trembled in their legs.

Could there really be demons within Great Xia?

Recalling Great Xia's various actions during the heavenly-earth calamity period, perhaps the shock was too great for them; furthermore, after the calamity, Great Xia inaugurated a new era, and the whole nation embarked on a completely new path.

"Damn it, the road is blocked by sword traffic, and there was even a traffic accident, making me late; now I can only stay outside, as the authorities have sent personnel to control access, saying I'll be able to enter after a while."

However, only the authorities possess this technology; due to technical reasons it cannot yet be promoted elsewhere, so retransmissions from other places remain ordinary livestream images.

"Brother upstairs, you're going to kill me with laughter—what the hell is 'sword blockage,' and how did an accident even happen?"

People online were discussing fervently, also immersed in the several grand gatherings.

Not to mention the actual cultivators, even the netizens watching the livestream dared not take a breath.

It seemed they felt that having demons was no longer something rare.

"What a great buddy, this footage is also fantastic; I feel as if I were actually there, barely able to compensate for the regret of not being able to attend."

"It must be that too many people are flying on swords, and everyone's routes are the same, causing the spiritual aura to become mottled and complex, mutually affecting each other; perhaps some even accidentally collided."

"Bang bang bang—"

They wore such expressions because the pressure emanating from the brown bear was truly too heavy, like a massive stone mountain weighing down on everyone's hearts.

Moreover, the livestream viewers could freely choose their viewpoint, adjust sensory sensitivity, and enjoy a huge operational space.

Watching the small stones rolling on the ground and the surrounding plants constantly trembling, they quickly realized this was not an illusion—the ground really was shaking.

The brown bear rose to its feet, casting a large shadow on the ground; its brown-green beast eyes calmly surveyed the crowd before it, and the sight of its sharp claws and fangs made people feel a chill.

"My goodness, there are really too many people; good thing I came early and made it to the front—I didn't expect Song Mountain to be this great, even with crowds it's worth it."

As soon as the official livestream opened, a large number of netizens flooded in, and many IPs even showed they were from abroad.

"Our Great Xia truly keeps getting better; I believe that in the future, novel things will only increase."

Foreign netizens were watching the liveliness, but their government officials began to feel uneasy.

Nowadays the livestream is nothing like before; through improvements to spiritual aura and formations, and by connecting special lines, it can create a 3D stereoscopic feeling that makes one feel present.

What kind of creature could it be, that merely walking causes such a commotion, making everyone's curiosity peak at once?

A huge shadow loomed over everyone's heads; all that could be seen was that it was covered in thick dark-brown fur, while its chest bore specks of white hair, resembling a crescent-shaped mark, appearing very conspicuous and like a source of power constantly emitting light.

A heavy footstep sound came from afar and drew near, as if some colossal beast was walking toward their position.

Such a grand gathering is worthy of being observed and admired by people all over the world, to display their great-nation demeanor!

That turned out to be a brown bear nearly six or seven meters tall!

No matter how you say it, this gathering is not only notable domestically but also attracts great attention worldwide; many foreign websites even retransmitted the domestic live broadcast, causing the number of foreign viewers to keep growing.

"As expected of the official dad, this technology is awesome; I wish it could be promoted someday—I can't even imagine how awesome it would be to play games with such tech."

After clearly seeing the appearance of this creature, everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.

"I really envy you guys for being able to go over there, unlike me who still has to work overtime—who understands? Even becoming a cultivator can't escape the fate of overtime."

"It's truly so realistic; this kind of livestream is great to watch, I love it, and I hope the authorities will hold more livestreams in the future."

The scene was extremely lively, and likewise the online world was bustling beyond compare.

"Come to think of it, when heading to Song Mountain, Heng Mountain, and Constant Mountain, the sky every now and then has several streaks of flowing light shooting across—I'd guess they're definitely the big shots flying on swords."

"It feels like everyone in the world went to attend the gathering, except only I didn't go."

It can be said that fifty percent of the nation's population went to these three places, while the remaining fifty percent who couldn't make it were all due to force majeure factors.

Many people showed fearful expressions—that is the human instinctive fear of danger, to the point that goosebumps rose all over their bodies.

Logically speaking, even if they encountered ferocious beasts in the wild, they shouldn't be afraid; nowadays everyone has Cultivation Level backing them up, their overall quality comprehensively improved, so dealing with these wild beasts is utterly effortless.

Yet, when it fell among the crowd, its sharp fangs were fully bared, looking extremely ferocious and terrifying; those unaware of the truth thought this brown bear was about to launch an attack, and for a moment the timid felt they could barely breathe.

You laughed well; don't laugh again next time.

At the same time, Heng Mountain.

The commotion on the ground was no less than that on Song Mountain, even excessive; those unaware of the situation even thought it was an earthquake, and what came into view was a majestic lion!

Its whole body covered in yellow fur glittering with golden light, like blazing flames intertwining into streaks of flowing light, resembling a rising sun; merely standing there motionless already exerts tremendous pressure on people.

Constant Mountain.

The verdant mountains, however, had formed a colored rainbow bridge, with five-colored light dazzlingly varied, auspicious clouds suffusing, rosy clouds drifting, like a fairyland, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

Everyone raised their heads to look at the sky, only to see what seemed to be a creature walking gracefully on the rainbow bridge; for a moment everyone couldn't help but open their mouths wide, their expressions full of astonishment, and they subconsciously held their breath.

The creature on the rainbow bridge trailed gorgeous tail feathers as it descended from the heavens, each feather like a masterpiece carefully crafted by the Creator, shimmering and emitting several streams of light.

In an instant it captured everyone's hearts and minds, making them feel as if their souls were being seized!

Compared to the low-key appearances of the Song Mountain and Balance Mountain demon kings, the Eternal Mountain demon king can be described as extravagantly flamboyant to the extreme!

Because it is a peacock!

Its appearance naturally is also the most dazzling and eye-catching existence!

Beneath its gorgeous exterior lies full dignity, not inferior to the other two great demons in the slightest; based solely on appearance, it can absolutely become the outstanding among the great demons.

The three demon kings, in perfect unison, spoke in unison at this moment:

"I am the Song Mountain Demon King, welcome cultivators of Great Xia."

"I am the Balance Mountain Demon King, welcome cultivators of Great Xia."

"I am the Eternal Mountain Demon King, welcome cultivators of Great Xia."

The three demon kings' voices boomed, invisible ripples spreading out; for a moment everyone in the surrounding mountains and rivers heard this majestic sound, like heavenly thunder ringing in the ears, their hearts greatly shaken.

So they are the demon kings!

Indeed, their reputation is not undeserved.

For a moment everyone was rooted to the spot, including countless netizens, all captivated by the demon kings' bearing and demeanor.

Besides the Great Xia cultivators watching the livestream, there were also demon kings from other places.

The summit of Changbai Mountain is covered in snow year‑round, with clouds winding about, mist and rosy light, while the sky remains perpetually clear, as if washed by water, truly a fairy‑like scene on earth.

Only seen beneath the towering ancient trees, a golden figure shimmered with brilliant light, its feathers all over like blazing flames, becoming the most eye‑catching presence amidst the snow.

The summit was silent and still, only occasional mountain winds blowing, showing such tranquility, yet a grating, teeth‑gnashing voice sounded, breaking the original calm.

"Damn it, that showy peacock is putting on airs again—so annoying! If it were me, I'd crush it ten thousand times over!"

The one saying this was precisely the golden eagle!

At this moment it widened its beastly eyes, watching the livestream screen, wishing it could replace those few demon kings, after all, stealing the spotlight is what it does best.

Unfortunately, this time only Song Mountain, Balance Mountain, and Eternal Mountain were opened; according to the master's words, the other ancients haven't yet arrived.

Ye Qin had not never considered letting all the ancients be resurrected, but the timing wasn't right; even if the earth's deficient heavenly way could tolerate their existence, suddenly resurrecting so many would still not be good.

To be safe, Ye Qin let these three resurrect first, and the others can be discussed later.

The golden eagle stood at the highest point of Changbai Mountain's summit, its wings folded behind it; the mountain peak was cold and bleak, the wind making its feathers rustle, like a transcendent hermit, its beastly gaze fixed on the distance, appearing especially profound, with a hint of feigned lowliness.

"I don't know when it will be my turn for Changbai Mountain."

The clay deity statue beside it flickered with a faint light, as if responding to its words.

Not only the golden eagle, but demon kings from other places are also envious and jealous—who wouldn't want to appear before the masses, receive the people's offerings, and enjoy gazes of admiration and reverence?

On another side, Song Mountain.

The crowd eyed the enormous creature before them; surely to human cultivators, the brown bear's massive stature radiated an ancient, barbaric aura all over its body.

Since it is a monster, standing upright and speaking human words is nothing surprising; after all these events, the crowd looking at this enormous creature before them obviously accepted it well.

Because the brown bear restrained its pressure, the oppressive feeling in the air disappeared completely, yet the lingering pressure still shocked people.

The crowd could feel the brown bear's terrifying strength; if their cultivation level were merely a stream, then the demon king's power might be as exaggerated as a great river!

Everyone showed expressions of worship and awe.

The on‑screen comments also stalled for a moment, but quickly reacted.

"Wow, the demon king is too handsome—being able to see the demon king's true face feels like a life without regrets!"

"Even through the screen I can feel its aura; I wish I could go to the scene to have a look."

"I want the demon king to sign my name— which good brother on site can help?"

"The Song Mountain demon king is a brown bear, the Balance Mountain demon king is a lion, the Eternal Mountain demon king is a peacock; comparing them, I feel the Balance Mountain demon king has the highest looks—I declare the Balance Mountain demon king henceforth my idol."

"You're too superficial—good looks can't fill your stomach; don't go idol‑crazy, I'd say the Song Mountain demon king is definitely the strongest!"

"I think it should be the Balance Mountain demon king!"

Netizens could switch livestream rooms, so the demon kings of the three venues could all be seen, and this sparked heated discussion.

Because the demon kings appeared, the atmosphere at the entire Song Mountain venue also reached a small climax; at first everyone was a bit reserved, after all these are legendary monsters.

Amid the awe there was also a hint of curiosity and inquiry; soon they found that although the brown bear looks overwhelmingly domineering, in interaction it is still very easygoing, and will answer any question for everyone.

To the extent that several people boldly asked, "May I ask where the demon king's master is from?"

"From the sect of the Demon Master beneath Longyuan Mountain Range."

I don't know if it's everyone's illusion, but on the demon king's furry face I saw an expression of great pride.

Upon hearing these familiar names, everyone was not surprised.

These demon kings are so formidable; no wonder the Demon Master can casually produce cultivation techniques, various elixirs, and even the Nine Provinces Divine Cauldron—such miraculous things must mean their power is immeasurably deep!

For a moment everyone's admiration for the Demon Master reached its peak.

"It's actually Longyuan Mountain—I knew the Demon Master was no ordinary person!"

"Now we've finally cracked it—turns out the Song Mountain demon king also came out of Longyuan Mountain; I said this is Great Xia's number one mountain, surely no one would object."

"What Great Xia's number one mountain! It should be the world's number one mountain!"

Hearing everyone's words, the brown bear showed a satisfied expression, even happier than hearing praise for itself; people perhaps discovered it likes hearing such remarks.

All kinds of praise were practically blooming into a flower.

The Song Mountain demon king is strong; if it were to give a lecture, they would also benefit greatly, possibly raising their cultivation level, so someone immediately couldn't hold back, asking, "When will the demon king give a lecture?"

The reason everyone is so eager is not only to catch a glimpse of the mysterious demon king's true appearance, but most importantly to hear the demon king lecture.

The brown bear, however, revealed a mysterious smile: "Naturally there is, but it is not I who will give the lecture."

The demon race's cultivation technique is not compatible with that of humans; moreover, in lecturing, aside from a few exceptionally talented great demons like the giant turtle, fox, and yellow weasel who can expound the Dharma and scriptures, other great demons are somewhat weak in this regard and also unsuitable for humans.

Hearing the brown bear's words, everyone couldn't help but show a curious expression; if it wasn't the Pine Mountain Demon King coming to give a lecture, then who was it?

Could there be another Great Demon here?

The crowd still wanted to ask, but the Pine Mountain Demon King gave no further explanation, turned around and said, "Don't rush, everyone, follow me; before the lecture, there is still one most important segment."

The Great Xia cultivators exchanged glances, their curiosity growing, not knowing what medicine the Demon King's gourd actually sold.

As the crowd kept moving, under the Pine Mountain Demon King's leadership, they soon arrived before a grand ancient building.

The temple reflected among the green thickets, with apricot-yellow walls and blue-gray ridges, exuded an ancient charm; in the sunlight the tiles seemed cast of glazed glass, glittering with brilliant light.

During the heavenly cataclysm, after the violent snow and cold wave came various earthquakes; all buildings suffered damage, severely devastated, and even if the later government expended great effort, it was hard to restore them to their former state.

But this ancient temple remained so perfectly preserved, showing not a trace of the disaster's erosion, truly awe-inspiring, once again demonstrating the power of the Great Demon.

White smoke curled, the air filled with a mysterious sandalwood scent; shrouded in mist, the whole ancient temple resembled a silhouette floating above the clouds, full of an inscrutable feeling.

The temple's money's azure sky ancient trees, like the most loyal guardians, silently witnessed the arrival of this group of humans.

At some point, the originally lively crowd suddenly fell silent, as if speaking too loudly would be a desecration; everyone quietly gazed at the temple before them, and an ineffable feeling welled up in their hearts.

It seemed as if something deep within the temple was calling to them.

What kind of temple is this exactly?

What is enshrined inside the temple?

Could it be the Demon King's golden statue?

For a moment, everyone had this question in mind; just as they were speculating, a rustling sound came from the bushes on either side of the road.

Only to see countless animals emerge from there, walking out—rabbits, weasels, deer, and so on—all of them were the living beings that once inhabited Pine Mountain or its vicinity. (End of chapter)