Chapter 79: Showing Grace and Might to Win the Hearts of the Multitude; Establishing the Title of Primordial Dragon Lord

After a flurry of activity, the demon immortals finally finished handling the matters Fang Longye had entrusted to them.

More than one hundred thousand demon cultivators of the Primordial Spirit Realm were assigned residences according to their cultivation levels, from lowest to highest, and moved into the city encircling the mountain.

These demon immortals, too, under the supervision of Qingli, were each assigned their own Daoist practice grounds.

Some were small pavilions, others were treasure cabinets; there was no shortage of variety.

To the demon immortals, these places seemed small, but these kiosks, pavilions, palaces, and gardens had all been opened up by Fang Longye using the Pot Heaven Dharma to create various Sumeru Spaces.

This left the demon immortals who moved into these buildings clicking their tongues in wonder.

It was not that their knowledge was shallow; not every True Immortal could wield spatial supernatural powers like Pot Heaven with such ease and freedom.

Aside from being unable to open up a true Grotto-Heaven, when it came to merely opening Sumeru Spaces, Fang Longye's attainments were in no way inferior to those Golden Immortals who had truly mastered the Earth Immortal Realm.

The spacetime attributes imbued by his soul's transmigration, the enhancement of his comprehension by the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart, the Dragon Clan Bloodline's affinity for space... all these various factors combined to create his methods, which rivaled those of a Golden Immortal in this regard.

How could a bumpkin like Kuangfeng Dawang, who had struggled his way up from the bottom, possibly possess any of this? Seeing these spatial arrangements that could only be seen in a Yaofang, these demon immortals were already beaming with joy.

Even the steady-tempered Bailu King could not help but reveal a smile, secretly thinking that this was indeed the style of a prestigious lineage.

Having been assigned their practice residences, the demon immortals tidied up their appearances and, led by Bailu King, followed Qingli respectfully to the summit of Cangmang Mountain, now known as Motian Cliff.

Stepping into the Cave Abode, the group of demon immortals who had been here before discovered that everything before their eyes had completely changed from when that thief Kuangfeng was in power.

Not only was it much larger, but the scenery had also been refurbished.

There were ponds with misty willows and flowing waterfalls.

Artificial mountains were clustered together, piled into precipitous cliffs and rugged hills with faint green patterns; surrounding them were pines, bamboos, and flowers, sparse and well-arranged, intertwined together—the color of the stones, the spirit of the mountains, and the hues of the flowers intersected in beauty.

The continuous palaces were suffused with rising treasure light.

All around were precious flowers and grasses, bamboo groves, and pearl trees.

Kiosks and pavilions were lined up, with corridors and railings winding around, serene and exquisite.

Following Qingli through corridors and paths, they arrived at a palace; after being announced, they entered one by one like a school of carp crossing a river.

A cloud bed hung high, draped with gauze curtains; flowers and clouds hung all around, with layers of mist and rosy clouds, making one's ears and eyes feel refreshed.

Fang Longye sat upright upon it, seemingly deep in thought with his eyes closed. On the table before him sat a bronze incense burner, hollowed out on all sides, with golden and jade eaves covering the top; sandalwood smoke rose in spirals, condensing without dispersing, like a canopy.

Jinghuan stood behind him, motionless.

When the demons entered the hall to pay their respects, Fang Longye opened his eyes and laughed softly, "Everyone, take your seats first!"

The demon immortals took their seats one by one according to their cultivation levels, following the order of the tables arranged on both sides of the hall.

After the demon immortals were seated, Jinghuan moved to strike a small Jade Bell not far in front of her.

It chimed with a pleasant, melodious sound.

A group of fox women emerged from the rear hall, serving various fine wines and dishes, all of which were exquisite delicacies made from the various demon immortals Fang Longye had eliminated when he first took over this treasure mountain.

Even Kuangfeng Dawang had not been spared. However, this True Immortal Realm eagle demon was, of course, for Fang Longye to enjoy alone.

"Everyone, have a taste. This was prepared by the most famous chef in Yuyang Yaofang; the craftsmanship will definitely exceed your expectations."

The flesh and blood of these fallen demon immortals, even after being processed, still carried their own unique aura while emitting fragrance, making them very easy to distinguish.

For a moment, the demon immortals present were all trembling with fear, their previous arrogance and complacency after receiving benefits completely gone.

Although they would have drooled over the flesh and blood of their companions and would not speak of any camaraderie, Fang Longye's way of acting ultimately made them feel a sense of "the rabbit dying and the fox grieving."

Seeing this, Bailu King made a prompt decision; he picked up the cup of Immortal Brew in front of him, stood up, bowed to Fang Longye, and said, "Thank you, Great King, for the reward!"

After speaking, he downed it in one gulp, then tore off a piece of Origin Immortal-level ox leg meat placed before him, chewed it, and praised, "Delicious! It is worthy of the craftsmanship of a famous chef from Yuyang Yaofang~"

Seeing this, the demon immortals immediately let go of their misgivings, their pure fear turning into awe, and they began to enjoy this meal and Immortal Brew with laughter and etiquette.

Seeing this, Fang Longye nodded secretly at Bailu King. No wonder he had served multiple demon king Mountain Lords without falling and had always been able to hold important positions similar to a chief steward; he was indeed useful.

Knowing the times and understanding the superior's intentions—he was truly a talent.

This was also the reason why, after killing two Origin Immortal-level demon immortals, he had kept only him.

In his view, this Bailu King was like Feng Dao from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period in his past life; although he served many dynasties, he was always able to hold a high position.

He did not care whether he was loyal; just like Feng Dao, he simply had not met a wise master before! After giving them a show of force, Fang Longye picked up his chopsticks to taste the dish made from True Immortal-level eagle meat, then tasted the prepared bone marrow—it was truly delicious! Seeing his movements, Jinghuan immediately understood his meaning.

She struck the Jade Bell again; amidst the chiming, a beautiful woman emerged from the rear hall. It was Yuyan, the Origin Immortal-level fox demon dancer who had come along with the fox women from Yushu Mountain after the treasure mountain was taken.

At present, in Yuyang Yaofang, only Hu Qiuyue remained to handle matters as the person left in charge.

With long sleeves and loose ribbons circling her body like rings, her movements brushed the ground; as she danced, there were bursts of fragrant wind and the sound of jade pendants.

Her clear shadow was chaotic, her green and red skirts vibrant, and her singing voice was magnificent, like a fairy dancing gracefully.

After Yuyan came out, she bowed to him and then danced gracefully in the hall, singing aloud.

As the demon immortals drank and watched, waves of emotion rose in their hearts, unable to calm down for a long time.

An Origin Immortal was nothing more than a plaything in front of this new Great King. What did they, these Loose Immortals, have to be proud of?

Even Bailu King was moved.

Although with his keenness, he understood that this new Great King was still secretly intimidating them, he still felt his own insignificance, and the faint pride in his heart was completely erased. The dance ended.

Fang Longye waved his hand, and Yuyan bowed gracefully and tactfully withdrew.

They were full of wine and food.

Fang Longye took the handkerchief handed to him by Qingli and wiped his mouth.

He spoke in a clear voice, "These days, I have kept in mind the work you have done. It is said that merit must be rewarded, and since I have newly taken over this mountain, as your Great King, I must send you a welcoming gift."

After speaking, auspicious clouds and clear light immediately appeared above his head, shooting out thousands of brilliant rays, shimmering and gorgeous, with five-colored mist; then, from bottom to top, they condensed into a Five-Colored Treasure Tree.

Hanging from the treasure tree were various treasures: Dharma Pill Gourds, scriptures, Dharma Treasures, weapons, armor, and so on, flowing with light and color, making one forget the mundane upon seeing them.

With a thought, the Five-Colored Treasure Tree moved through the hall. It stopped in front of each person, and then suitable treasures would naturally fly down and fall into their hands.

After a round, the various treasures hanging on the treasure tree had all fallen into the hands of the respective demon immortals; in the end, the Five-Colored Treasure Tree shook gently, turned into a rainbow light, merged into the auspicious clouds above Fang Longye's head, and disappeared.

He then retracted the auspicious clouds.

"Hoo—"

The demon immortals were like bumpkins entering a city, clutching the Dharma Pill Gourds, Dharma Treasures, sharp blades, and jade-bound classics that had fallen into their hands, their eyes staring fixedly at them.

For Fang Longye, who was not a second-generation successor but might as well have been, these items were long ago nothing of note.

But for these demon immortals with shallow foundations, they were truly exceptionally precious.

Gazing at the new Great King sitting upon the cloud bed, elegant as jade and extraordinarily handsome, these demon immortals secretly sighed with emotion; he was indeed a descendant of a prestigious family, his generosity was truly overbearing.

Although they did not have the long seniority of Bailu King, they had all more or less served two or three demon kings. Yet, they had never seen a Great King so lavish with his rewards.

Although they knew that by accepting this gift, their lives were effectively sold, serving as a lackey for such a descendant of a prestigious family was worth it!

As the saying goes, it is good to enjoy the shade under a big tree~

Bailu King looked at the reward that had fallen into his hands: inside a Sumeru Space were Dharma Treasures, classics, spiritual objects...

His mood was shaken; even though he had long understood that as the only Yuan Immortal, he would inevitably be valued by this new Great King, he had not expected the Great King's generosity to be so great.

Fang Longye treated him differently from the other demon immortals. Regarding Dharma Treasures alone, he did not bestow upon him his own practice pieces as he had with the other demon immortals.

Instead, he directly dismantled a set of Dharma Treasures refined with the Small Heavenly Dipper Cloud Restriction Method and selected six or seven pieces from it.

Basically, it was equivalent to the entire set of Dharma Treasures being reserved for him by Fang Longye. As long as he performed well in the future, they would naturally be bestowed one by one.

Bailu King did not understand Fang Longye's intentions, but the six or seven high-grade Dharma Treasures alone were enough to make him feel shocked.

He immediately made up his mind, stood up, and swore: "For the Great King to bestow such grace, Luming is ashamed. This body is at the Great King's disposal, never to leave or abandon; if there is any betrayal, may I suffer heavenly execution~"

These words subsequently prompted the remaining demon immortals to swear oaths in turn, and Fang Longye's goal was considered achieved.

"Good, good, good! Everyone, drink this cup to the full~" Fang Longye raised his wine cup and laughed.

All drank together.

Among them, one demon immortal asked: "Since the Great King has already established a Cave Abode, I wonder what title you will declare to the outside world?"

Fang Longye was stunned; only then did he remember that he had not yet chosen a title.

Seeing him stunned and silent, a demon immortal immediately suggested: "Since the Great King also comes from the Dragon Clan, why not call yourself Dragon Demon King to suppress that Jiao Mowang?"

"Inappropriate, inappropriate, that Jiao Mowang is a person from the Demon Master Mansion. The Great King's foundation is still shallow, so you should keep a low profile; how about calling yourself Canglan King?" Another demon immortal said, shaking his head while holding his wine cup.

For a time, everyone spoke freely and expressed their opinions.

Fang Longye felt his head ache from listening, so he stood up and waved his hand to make a gesture to stop.

Seeing this, the demon immortals closed their mouths and looked at him respectfully.

"Everyone, you all know I come from the Dragon Clan; although I am a Dragon Prince, I also have the heart of a Dragon Lord. I shall be called Yuanlong Jun!"

"Good! In this world, there is Dongting Jun and Qiantang Jun; for the Great King to be called Yuanlong Jun is reasonable and appropriate~"

"The Great King is indeed learned and profound; the title chosen has an extraordinary meaning, unlike someone shallow like me~"

"Brother Yuchang Sheng is right."

The demon immortals below naturally offered a round of flattery.

Seeing this, Bailu King spoke again: "Since the Great King has opened his mansion and established his authority to be a Dragon Lord of that region, we are naturally the civil and military officials under the Dragon Lord. It is not right for there to be kingly titles under a Dragon Lord; I request to resign my kingly title. I hope the Great King will arrange a position for me."

Seeing his sincerity, Fang Longye replied: "At present, my wings are not yet full; if I were to copy the official ranks of a Dragon Lord entirely, it would only be a laughingstock.

Since that is the case, you shall temporarily serve as the Chief Steward; apart from me, you only need to take orders from Qingli."

Luming respectfully accepted the order and thanked him.

Seeing that matters were concluded, Fang Longye immediately waved his hand and said: "Alright, since the serious business is finished. Someone, continue the music and continue the dance~"

The first chapter of today~ Still working on Saturday, so the time today is still uncertain.

(End of chapter)