Chapter 389: The Belonging of the Eighth Cave (Three Merged into Two, 3K)

Between the mountain streams, clouds and mist fill the air.

A majestic white horse steps slowly out of the fog, looking at the demons prostrate before it.

It walks past the demons, gathering streams of information from their mouths, which the black eyes then sort out.

"The Blood-Transformation Demon Emperor was beheaded by Nie Jun; according to the two sword-bearing maids, his wife and child have gone missing in Great Qian."

"Bai Yu Yao Huang went to the Eight Directions Food Pavilion and entered his cave abode; his life or death is unknown... The cultivator surnamed Shen was there at the time."

"This cultivator later joined forces with Yu Chaoan to steal the Ghost-Tail Spear, but it was later reclaimed by the Ghost-Tail Demon Emperor and the Golden-Eyed Lion Emperor; however, it seems internal strife arose, and the Ghost-Tail Demon Emperor left the Thousand Demon Cave and has not returned to this day."

The white horse's steps slowed even further; it had been deep within its cave abode and did not know so many major events had occurred inside the cave.

It looked at another Demon King: "Continue."

"The Green-Feather Demon Emperor pursued Shen Yi outside the Thousand Demon Cave and was beheaded by several cultivators including Tang Yuan; many people witnessed the sky-high purple flames."

That Demon King trembled with fear as he raised his head: "There is also the fall of the Red-Heart Demon Emperor; traces of Mount Wutong disciples and Shen Yi are involved in this matter as well."

Speaking thus, its body even began to shake: "Zhang Xuanyan of the Profound Light Cave beheaded the Bear Emperor and the Silver-Back Demon Emperor within his cave abode, and was finally beheaded by the Golden-Eyed Lion Emperor..."

Only now did Bai Hong finally hear the first piece of somewhat good news.

Yet it was still the work of that Golden-Eyed Lion it had been slightly suspicious of.

It was simply absurd.

"The Lion Emperor is powerful... but he is also extremely ruthless against his own people; the Wild Mountain Boar Emperor and the Musk Deer Emperor were both cruelly devoured because they offended him, seized his cave abode, and let Mount Wutong disciples escape."

Watching Bai Hong's expression change, the Demon King quickly took the opportunity to lodge a black complaint: "Especially the Musk Deer Emperor; when the Lion was trapped in the formation, he was ordered to leave Tongxin Chuan and Yu Chaoan behind; he indeed hesitated, that is true... but this was clearly forcing someone to do the impossible, yet the Lion showed no mercy at all, caring only for his own achievements."

Speaking thus, it spoke indignantly: "Lei Ti Demon Emperor only wanted to teach him a lesson, yet was beaten to death by this Lion in front of two Great Demon Emperors."

"Enough."

The white horse raised its head, cutting off the other's words.

Opportunities to behead Mount Wutong disciples are rare; trading one life for two Soul Transformation Late Stage cultivators is absolutely a profitable deal with no loss.

Missing such a good opportunity, their deaths were not unjust.

The Demon King paused, then helplessly prostrated himself again: "The Rainbow-Cloud Demon Emperor went to pursue Qingfeng and has not returned to this day."

"In other words."

Bai Hong Yao Huang walked through the crowd of demons, looking coldly at the sky: "Counting the Ghost-Tail, eleven of our Thousand Demon Cave's Demon Emperors have vanished inexplicably; now we must add the Profound Darkness Spider Emperor to that, and only Zhang Xuanyan died outside?"

"If this Emperor does not emerge, will the Thousand Demon Cave be empty?"

Its voice was calm, but any demon could hear the killing intent contained within those words.

"It is truly too fast..."

The Demon Kings bowed their heads in unison, begging for mercy; for demons, sleeping for several years is very normal, and who could have expected such a massive change to occur.

"Ever since that cultivator surnamed Shen appeared, Mount Wutong has become increasingly arrogant and domineering; last time, not even Jin Chi Demon Emperor could keep them."

Even the intervention of a Great Demon Emperor was useless, let alone this group of small demons.

Bai Hong Yao Huang remained silent for a long time, then spoke softly: "Everyone, go down."

Hearing this, the demons felt as if they had been granted a great reprieve and scattered in all directions, fleeing.

Once the place was empty.

A massive figure like a long dragon surged out of the white mist, its dense rows of feet and claws looking somewhat disgusting.

It stopped behind the white horse, assuming a posture of awaiting orders.

"While that Lion is heavily injured, seize the Eighth Cave first; this Emperor has other arrangements."

Bai Hong Yao Huang slowly turned, its black eyes deep: "Both Jin Chi and Profound Darkness have been too lenient toward him; in this Emperor's opinion, although his strength is not bad, he still needs to be reminded; climbing too fast is not a good thing."

Even though the other party beheaded Zhang Xuanyan and almost killed many Mount Wutong disciples.

No matter how high the achievement, it is not a reason for the other party to act against their own people at will.

Bai Hong even suspected that Profound Darkness's death was also due to that Lion; the other party's ambition was nearly exposed, and perhaps even the First Cave would not satisfy him.

The reason for letting the Lion return to recover his injuries first was merely out of respect for Jin Chi's face.

Such a subordinate, this Bai Hong dares not use.

He originally planned to find some excuse to deal with him later, but now he suddenly discovered the Thousand Demon Cave had suffered heavy damage...

Even if he must use him, it must be done according to his own methods.

The Thousand Demon Cave has been too comfortable for too long; it is time to go out and see the world; this could be an opportunity to squeeze the last value out of this Lion.

"Thousand Feet will surely not fail His Majesty's great expectations."

The Thousand-Footed Long Worm transformed into a bare-chested giant, eight arms clenching their fists tightly.

Thousand Demon Cave, Spirit Plant Garden.

Shen Yi strolled through the spirit fields, occasionally pulling up a plant and stuffing it into his mouth.

Although these spirit fields were neglected, the precious herbs within grew well; however, most had been recklessly consumed and had not yet regrown.

"Do you think this is your family's vegetable garden?"

Jin Chi Demon Emperor descended from the sky, blocking the Lion's path: "Tell me, how much have you stolen and eaten these past few days? These precious herbs have set quotas; all Demon Emperors must collect them according to the rules, yet you have eaten until your belly is round!"

"Cough—"

Shen Yi frowned, coughed twice, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and turned to walk out of the spirit fields.

"..."

Jin Chi Demon Emperor took a deep breath and said helplessly: "Pull yourself together, become a Great Demon Emperor, and then you will naturally not lack supplementary medicines."

Just then, she seemed to sense something.

After a slight pause, she transformed into her true form and swiftly flew out of the cave abode.

Outside the light screen.

The eight-armed muscular man stood with his hands hanging by his sides, bowing respectfully to the Golden-Winged Nine-Patterned Fierce Tiger before him: "Qian Zuo greets the Golden-Winged Demon Emperor."

Under normal circumstances, the Golden Winged Demon Emperor, though not particularly polite to this long serpent, would not trouble it excessively.

The opponent's strength still fell short of a Great Demon Emperor, but this had nothing to do with talent; it was merely that their seniority was still shallow.

But at this moment, she vaguely sensed something was amiss: "Why have you come?"

Upon hearing this, the eight-armed muscular man clasped his hands respectfully: "By order of the Bai Hong Demon Emperor, Qian Zuo intends to take over the Eighth Cave and has come specifically to inform the Golden Winged Demon Emperor... and that lion."

The Golden Wing slowly waved, and the fierce tiger's expression gradually changed.

Within those vertical pupils, which appeared utterly calm, the gaze had already completely enveloped the muscular man.

The oppressive pressure from the Great Demon Emperor slowly spread out.

She smiled and said, "How does this Emperor not recall that Bai Hong possesses such authority? The Thousand Demon Cave does not seem to be a place where one rises through connections."

Facing that heavy pressure.

The Qian Zuo Demon Emperor's expression remained unchanged, still wearing that serious look: "This is the purpose of my visit. If that lion refuses to submit, I do not mind teaching it the rules of the Thousand Demon Cave."

Having spoken, it lowered its hand: "Trouble the Golden Winged Demon Emperor to convey this; if it has no objections, I shall return to the Eighth Cave first."

Boom!

Before the words had fully faded, the eight-armed muscular man had already been slammed hard into the ground by the sweeping Golden Wing.

The wing's edge pressed against its neck, leaving a trace of blood.

The fierce tiger slowly stepped its front paw onto its chest, then suddenly pressed down!

"Can you not have any shame?"

"Taking advantage while others are injured?"

"Then this Emperor would equally not mind making you the same as it, so that it is fair."

Hearing that chilling mockery, the eight-armed muscular man, feeling the creaking pain in his bones, forced out a smile without being humble or arrogant: "You are going a bit too far."

"Is that so?" The Golden Winged Demon Emperor's claws sank into its flesh, and murderous intent was fully revealed in its eyes.

"Yes."

The eight-armed muscular man did not respond; instead, a soft voice came from the sky.

A white horse, its hooves treading on clouds, gazed indifferently at this place.

"..."

The Golden Winged Fierce Tiger raised its head, silently gazing at that robust figure.

She instinctively bared her teeth.

But this fierce appearance did not move the white horse in the slightest.

The Bai Hong Demon Emperor simply looked over quietly.

Until the Golden Winged Demon Emperor slowly withdrew its claws and shouted angrily: "The Golden-Eyed Lion is the only Demon Emperor under the Xuan Ming Spider Emperor."

"There were others once."

Bai Hong chuckled lightly: "They were either beaten to death by it or driven away by it."

"Once it has healed its wounds..."

Before the Golden Winged Demon Emperor could finish speaking, Bai Hong interrupted: "Luck is also part of strength; moreover, it was never Qian Zuo's match to begin with."

"Hiss!"

The fierce tiger stamped its feet restlessly, then immediately transformed into human form.

Even with all her reasons, she could not counter that single sentence from the other party.

This is the Thousand Demon Cave.

No need for all those twists and turns.

She let out a roar towards the light curtain: "Roar!"

Not long after, a majestic figure eight zhang tall walked out leisurely.

Sword wounds still covered the face beneath the mane.

The golden eyes were not as brilliant as in days past, showing a hint of weariness.

"This Emperor cannot argue with them!" The Golden Winged Demon Emperor leaped up, standing on its arm, her full chest heaving with anger: "The Great Demon Emperor of the Third Cave is bullying the weak. Tell me, is there nothing to do but admit defeat?"

Even though this matter was already settled, she still wanted to disgust that white horse.

"Admit it! What else can be done!"

The full-figured woman waved her hand with a cold sneer.

The white horse paid no attention to her mad words, glanced briefly at the lion, and turned to leave.

Just then, its movement suddenly paused.

The lion raised its eyes slightly, and a slightly hoarse voice echoed around.

"Then let us fight."

"..."

The eight-armed muscular man rose from the ground, staring blankly ahead, seemingly unable to believe his own ears.

"Heh."

It grinned, emitting a rough laugh.

"Hiss."

The full-figured woman's eyelid twitched; she pinched it and whispered, "Are you sick? I was just venting my anger... Fight? With what will you fight? Can you even walk steadily yet, and you want to fight?"

Before she finished speaking, she was flung away by the lion.

Shen Yi walked slowly to the front of the eight-armed muscular man, examined him carefully for a moment, then suddenly sneered: "My Eighth Cave is not something you are worthy of coveting."

Being gazed upon by those golden eyes.

The Thousand-Foot Demon Emperor stood stunned for a long while, unable to tell at that moment who was truly the Demon Emperor of the Eleventh Cave.

The plump woman awkwardly waved her two wings.

She had thought the lion would restrain itself a bit after being injured... how could it be getting even more outrageous?!

(End of this chapter)