Chapter 469: Celebration at Banana Cave, Plotting for North Shan Bu Zhou

Su Chen and the others did not stay long, soon riding clouds back to Cuiping Mountain.

When the group landed their demon clouds on Cuiping Mountain, the small demons before Banana Cave saw the Bull Niu Mowang carrying Red Boy back; they were stunned at first, then the whole mountain cheered.

"The Great King and the Young Master are back!"

"Go quickly and report to the Lady!"

"Report my foot, the Lady is already out!"

Princess Iron Fan ran out from the cave; the usually dignified and graceful Rakshasa woman now had a slightly disheveled hair bun.

She saw Red Boy lying on the Bull Niu Mowang's back, and her eye sockets turned red on the spot.

Red Boy had originally wanted to pretend to be a hero, but he was hugged by Princess Iron Fan, and the boy's bit of backbone disappeared instantly.

"Mom, I'm fine, really fine, I was just kidnapped by that mongrel bird for a few days..."

Princess Iron Fan raised her hand and patted him on the back.

Red Boy let out an "Ow," his face grimacing in pain.

The Bull Niu Mowang muttered from the side: "Be gentle, he still has injuries on him."

Princess Iron Fan glared at him: "You shut up too! Our son was kidnapped, and you, the father, still have the face to speak?"

The Bull Niu Mowang shut his mouth sheepishly; the dignified Great Sage Pingtian, who could call the wind and rain outside, still had to bow his head when he returned to Banana Cave.

The Lion Shi Tuo Wang watched with great amusement; just as he was about to speak and tease, Princess Iron Fan's gaze swept over, and he immediately shut his mouth.

A celebration banquet was soon set up inside Banana Cave.

The cave was brightly lit, copper lamps hanging on the stone walls, the firelight jumping, stretching the shadows of the demons long.

Roasted golden-brown mountain goats, steamed fragrant spirit fish, and jars of strong liquor piled up like small mountains.

Su Chen, in his green robe, sat beside the head seat.

The Bull Niu Mowang picked up a jar of liquor, too lazy to even use a cup.

"Brother Su Chen, Old Bull is slow of speech and can't say flowery words. If not for you today, Red Boy wouldn't have been saved, that bird-man Peng Niu Mowang wouldn't have been killed, and that old thief Kun Peng wouldn't have died."

He raised the liquor jar with both hands.

"This jar, Old Bull toasts you!"

Having said that, he tilted his head and drank.

The strong liquor flowed down the Bull Niu Mowang's beard, wetting the clothes on his chest, but he drank heartily, as if wanting to pour out all the frustration that had been pent up in his chest these days.

Su Chen also picked up a liquor cup.

"What are you saying, Big Brother Bull? Peng Niu Mowang kidnapping Red Boy was aimed at me from the start; you all were implicated because of me. Besides, we are brothers; how could I stand by and watch when my nephew is in trouble?"

"Brother Su Chen is right."

The Flood Dragon Niu Mowang also picked up a liquor bowl.

"Between brothers, there is no such thing as being implicated."

The Lion Shi Tuo Wang slapped the table, causing the roasted meat on the plate to jump three times.

"Right! Today was truly satisfying! Especially when Peng the Third had his head smashed by Big Brother's staff; I've never felt so comfortable in my life. Come, Brother Su Chen, I toast you too!"

Red Boy sat beside Princess Iron Fan, eating roasted lamb, his big eyes staring at the liquor jar, looking eager to try, until Princess Iron Fan slapped him on the back of the head, which made him behave.

Princess Iron Fan looked at Su Chen, picked up a liquor cup, and spoke directly and straightforwardly, not being coy at all.

"Brother Su Chen, Red Boy being able to return, I will remember your kindness for a lifetime."

She didn't say much more, tilting her head and drinking it all.

The atmosphere in Banana Cave grew increasingly enthusiastic amidst the clinking of cups.

The small demons were celebrating outside, some with a flair for the dramatic beating gongs and drums, the sound of the drums sticking to the mountain walls and transmitting inside, thumping away.

Someone began to sing wild demon songs, the tune rough but filled with joy.

After three rounds of drinks, Su Chen set down his liquor cup.

The bottom of the cup landed on the stone table with a light sound, yet it caused the Bull Niu Mowang and the others to quiet down simultaneously and look at him.

The Bull Niu Mowang wiped the liquor from his beard: "Brother, speak your mind."

Su Chen looked at the flickering firelight in the cave and said: "Now Peng Niu Mowang is dead, and Ancestor Yuan Hai is dead. The elite of the Demon Master Palace have suffered heavy losses, and the remaining demon kings in North Shan Bu Zhou are likely all remnants. North Shan Bu Zhou at this time is a piece of fat meat with no one in charge."

The Lion Shi Tuo Wang's eyes lit up: "What does Brother Su Chen mean?"

Su Chen raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the Bull Niu Mowang, the Flood Dragon Niu Mowang, and the Lion Shi Tuo Wang.

"I think the Demon Alliance can take this opportunity to gain a foothold in North Shan Bu Zhou."

The Flood Dragon Niu Mowang's fingers stopped at the edge of his liquor cup, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Brother Su Chen, are you thinking of expanding the Demon Alliance? But the Demon Alliance was established for the sake of huddling together for warmth; if we expand now, I fear hearts will be unsettled."

Su Chen nodded: "Therefore, we need a justification."

Su Chen said word by word: "Monkey Brother has already received the inheritance of Di Jun on Demon Emperor Island, and Senior Bai Ze and other remnants of the ancient Demon Court recognize him as the new generation of Demon Emperor. Once he stabilizes his cultivation, he will reorganize the demon race of the world in the name of the new Demon Emperor."

In Banana Cave, the flame jumped with a pop.

The liquor bowl in the Bull Niu Mowang's hand hung in mid-air, his face full of shock.

The Lion Shi Tuo Wang was even more exaggerated, half a piece of meat hanging from his mouth, forgetting to chew for a moment.

After a long while, the Bull Niu Mowang finally spoke: "Seventh Brother has become the Demon Emperor?"

Su Chen nodded and said: "Indeed, when Monkey Brother and I met the remnant soul of the ancient Demon Emperor Dong Huang Tai Yi in the Lingxu of North Shan Bu Zhou, he actually handed the Demon Emperor Seal of the demon race to Monkey Brother. Now Monkey Brother has received the inheritance of the former Demon Court Lord, Demon Emperor Di Jun, under the personal assistance of Senior Bai Ze."

"This position of Demon Emperor belongs to no one but him."

The Lion Shi Tuo Wang finally swallowed the meat and stood up, slapping the table.

"Good!"

The Lion Shi Tuo Wang's eyes shone: "I knew Seventh Brother was not a creature of the pond! Back when we swore brotherhood at Flower Fruit Mountain, I saw that spirit of his that feared nothing, and I felt he would do something big sooner or later."

The Flood Dragon Niu Mowang was calmer than him: "Brother Su Chen, you want us to go to North Shan Bu Zhou to pave the way for Seventh Brother?"

"Indeed."

Su Chen picked up his liquor cup but did not drink.

"Once Kun Peng dies, the remnants of the Demon Master Palace will inevitably fall into civil strife. Some will flee, some will rebel. If we are a step slow, this place of North Shan Bu Zhou will be carved up by various forces."

"Monkey Brother has become the Demon Emperor; he cannot remain in this corner of Flower Fruit Mountain in the future. In the current Three Realms, North Shan Bu Zhou is undoubtedly the most suitable place for Monkey Brother to establish a new Demon Court."

The Bull Niu Mowang understood, puffing hot air from his nose.

"So, we go first, raise the banner of the Demon Alliance, and incorporate North Shan Bu Zhou."

Su Chen nodded slightly: "But we don't want just anyone; those willing to abide by the rules of the Demon Alliance will be incorporated into the Demon Alliance; those who have done too much evil cannot be taken in."

The Flood Dragon Niu Mowang continued: "Indeed, to join the Demon Alliance, one must first abide by the rules of the Demon Alliance."

Su Chen raised his cup: "Great Sages, the Great Calamity of the Three Realms has arrived, and the first to bear the brunt is the demon race, which has no luck to suppress it and is like a pile of loose sand. Therefore, if Monkey Brother can re-establish the Demon Court in North Shan Bu Zhou and gather the luck of the demon race, he can reduce the losses of the demon race in the Great Calamity."

The Bull Niu Mowang was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

"Old Bull understands this principle!"

He stood up, his burly body blocking half the lamp light.

"Before, I only wanted to guard Cuiping Mountain, with my wife and children, and whoever wanted to make trouble outside could do so. But this matter with Peng Niu Mowang made me understand: if you don't go looking for trouble, trouble will grow legs and run to your doorstep. So, this trouble cannot be avoided!"

Red Boy whispered: "Dad, what you said makes sense."

Princess Iron Fan glared at him, and Red Boy shrank his neck.

"Old Bull is willing to be the vanguard of the Demon Alliance, leading the demons of Cuiping Mountain into North Shan Bu Zhou. Whoever dares to block the banner of the Demon Alliance, my mixed-iron staff will not recognize them!"

The Flood Dragon Niu Mowang also stood up, his long sleeves hanging down.

"Great Sage Covering the Sea, Flood Dragon Niu Mowang, is willing to go to North Shan Bu Zhou to clear the way for the new Emperor."

The Lion Shi Tuo Wang also put down the liquor and meat in his hand, saying solemnly: "Great Sage Moving Mountains, Lion Shi Tuo Wang, is willing to attack North Shan Bu Zhou for the Demon Alliance."

Su Chen stood up, took a bowl, and personally poured strong liquor for everyone.

Su Chen raised his bowl: "For the Demon Alliance."

The Bull Niu Mowang said: "For brothers."

The Flood Dragon Niu Mowang said: "For the Demon Emperor."

The Lion Shi Tuo Wang grinned: "So that in the future, no one will dare to kidnap our children."

The four raised their bowls and drank them all at once. ===== CHAPTER 470 =====